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iVu Barcode Reader (BCR) User`s Manual

1. I nput Polarity Main Menu gt System gt Discrete I O gt Input Polarity The iVu has two input signals Trigger and Remote Teach The operation of these signals is dependent on the Input Polarity setting e Low To High The Trigger and Remote Teach are detected on a low to high transition of the signal e High To Low The Trigger and Remote Teach are detected on a high to low transition of the signal The default setting for a PNP sensor is Low To High and for an NPN sensor it is High To Low The user can change the setting on the Input Polarity screen Input Pullup Main Menu gt System gt Discrete I O gt Input Pullup 20 iVu Barcode Reader BCR The NPN version of the iVu sensor triggers from high to low and Remote Teach behaves electrically like trigger If using the NPN version of the sensor select Enable The PNP version of the iVu sensor triggers from low to high and Remote Teach behaves electrically like trigger If using the PNP version of the sensor select Disable Output 1 Main Menu gt System gt Sensor Configuration gt Discrete I O gt Output 1 Output 1 can be configured for Pass Fail Read No Read Match No Match Missed Trigger or System Error A Read condition is when the configured number of barcodes are found in a scan These barcodes must be error free A No Read condition is when the configured number of barcodes are not found in a scan sequence This will not occur in Cont
2. Help amp Command Examples History Status System Imager Trigger Product Change Teach inspection Tools Help Info Misc Barcode Area Blemish Match Sort a gt a gt a gt ao a gt a gt a gt a gt aS BRR RRRREE Get Get Get Get Get Get Get Get History History History History History History History History Passed Failed MissedTriggers TotalFrames StartFramenumber EndFr ameNumber MInNInspectionTime MaxInspectionTime Do History Clear Banner Engineering Com Copyright 2010 45 iVu Barcode Reader BCR 5 2 Setting Up Serial Communications 1 Electrically connect the control device and the iVu sensor On the iVu the pins wire colors used for serial communications via RS 232 are shown in the table below Table 2 iVu RS 232 Connections Wire Color Description Light Blue TX Black Signal Ground Violet RX 2 Enable the command channel Go to Main Menu gt System gt Communications gt Command Channel gt Connection 7 e Connection En abled Enabled j Disabled 3 Configure port settings baud rate data bits parity and stop bits on the iVu to match the settings on the control device Go to Main Menu gt System gt Communications gt Serial I O 4 Configure end of frame delimiters Go to Main Menu gt System gt Communications gt Command Channel gt Delimiters get tool resultan lt datal gt lt data2 gt
3. BANNER myName 3 Remove the USB drive from the device and insert it into an available USB drive on a Windows PC 4 If running the Emulator from the USB launch the iVuEmulator exe program If running the Emulator installed on a PC make sure the Emulator is not running and copy the Device Configuration from the USB Thumb Drive to the folder where the Emulator is installed on the PC For example if the device name is myName and the iVu Emulator 63 iVu Barcode Reader BCR is installed in the default location on the PC copy the file lt USB gt BANNER myName CONFIG CFG to C Program Files Banner Engineering iVu Series 5 Launch the iVuEmulator exe program 6 Go to the Information screen Main Menu gt System gt Sensor Information 7 Click the white box next to the Device Name label and enter the desired Device Name 8 Click the Back button on the lower left corner of the screen to save the Device Name 9 Close the Emulator program and the Device Name will be saved to the CONFIG CFG file 1 0 If running the Emulator on the PC copy the CONFIG CFG file back to the original folder on the USB drive lt USB gt BANNER lt DEVICE NAME gt for example lt USB gt BANNER myName NOTE The device will look in the original folder for example myName for the CONFIG CFG file 11 Remove the USB Thumb Drive from the PC and connect to the device 12 Restore the configuration to the device a Goto Main Menu gt System
4. Main Menu gt System The System menu icon is on the Main Menu and is used to manage the sensor The System menu provides for selecting Sensor Mode updating sensor firmware backing up and restoring sensor Configuration and other general system level operations 2 2 1 Sensor Mode Main Menu gt System gt Sensor Mode The sensor has two operating modes e Live Mode which is the normal operating mode where the sensor captures live images scans and verifies barcodes e Demo Mode where inspections are run on stored images and inspection parameters The first time the device is powered up it starts in Demo Mode Demo Mode uses stored images and inspection parameters that demonstrate how the sensor is set up without having to worry about focus lighting or triggers In this mode practice making adjustments while observing how the adjustments affect the results To exit Demo Mode go to Main Menu gt System gt Sensor Mode and select Exit Demo Mode Upon exit the sensor reboots into its normal operating mode with default settings 2 2 2 System Configuration Main Menu gt System gt Sensor Configuration The Sensor Configuration menu options are e Save sensor Configuration to the USB flash drive e Load sensor Configuration from the USB flash drive e Set Scan Time Limit e Reset the sensor Configuration to defaults e Update sensor firmware 15 iVu Barcode Reader BCR Save to USB Main Menu gt System gt Sensor
5. Set the Trigger Interval as desired The iVu Emulator will run with the saved configuration from Step 6 using the saved Inspection Logs from Step 7 as images 8 Make the desired adjustments 61 iVu Barcode Reader BCR 9 Close the iVu Emulator program All configuration changes will be saved to the CONFIG CFG file 10 Copy the sensor configuration that is CONFIG CFG from the PC working directory to the USB Thumb Drive for example lt USB gt BANNER myName CONFIG CFG 11 Remove the USB Thumb Drive from the PC and connect to the sensor 12 Restore the configuration to the sensor a Goto Main Menu gt System gt Sensor Configuration gt Load Configuration b Select the Configuration to restore c Click the Load button to start the restore sensor configuration You will need to reboot the sensor when the restore is complete 6 2 2 How to Debug Using the Emulator from the USB Flash Drive 1 Plug a USB Thumb Drive into the sensor 2 Save Inspection Logs to the sensor a On the Main Menu gt Inspection Logs gt View Logs screen click the Save icon to save the inspection logs b When prompted select Yes to save sensor configuration along with the Inspection Logs The location of these files on the USB Thumb Drive will be displayed after the operation is completed the Inspection Logs are saved in lt USB gt BANNER lt SENSOR_NAME gt InspLog and the sensor configuration is saved in lt USB gt BANNER lt SEN
6. gt Lock sensor This option provides for locking the sensor to prevent accidental modification of settings When locked the sensor only provides access to pass fail statistics as well as the ability to view logs and to save them to a USB device A lock icon in the upper left corner of the sensor display indicates that the sensor is locked Note that the sensor can be locked with or without a password If a password is not used unlock the sensor by clicking on the Unlock sensor menu When a password is used it must be 4 digits entered using the software keypad If the password is lost use the Password Reset Utility software provided on the CD to obtain a Reset Key 16 iVu Barcode Reader BCR K NOTE This menu option is not available in the Emulator 2 2 5 Communications Main Menu gt System gt Communications The Communications menu is used to configure the serial O channel There are three menu options e Serial I O for configuring the Serial port e Command Channel for sending commands to get specific data through Serial or Ethernet channels e Data Export Channel for enabling or disabling the channel for data export only K NOTE Either Data Export Channel OR Command Channel can be enabled at a time aK Serial 1 O Main Menu gt System gt Communications gt Serial I O Set Serial I O settings for Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Control and Stop Bits on this screen Clicking Status displays recent bytes transmitte
7. gt Sensor Configuration gt Load from USB b Select the Configuration to restore c Click the Load button to start the restore device configuration F NOTE Once the new device name is restored in the device all files saved to USB will now reside in the folder corresponding to the new device name You will need to reboot the device when the restore is complete K NOTE If a Device Configuration from one device is loaded onto another device the Device Name from the Device Configuration will not be stored in the device 7 3 How to Reset the Sensor Password If you forget the password for your sensor you can remove the current password using a reset key that is generated by the Password Reset Utility which is located on the Product CD The following steps will guide you through the specific steps to reset the password 1 On your iVu Series sensor click the Forgot button located on the bottom of the Enter Current Password screen 2 Write down the 6 digit Device Key 3 On a Windows PC insert the iVu product CD into the CD ROM drive 4 From the product CD menu started upon inserting the CD launch the Password Reset Utility 5 Enter the Device Key into the text box in the Utility identified as Step 1 in the Password Reset Utility 6 Click the Generate Reset Key button 7 Write down the four digit Password Reset Key identified as Step 2 in the Password Reset Utility 8 On the iVu Series sensor check the Next but
8. lt lt Read x0D x0A gt gt get inspection executiontime x0D x0A lt lt OK x0D x0A lt 5 9 Ss SS ODN Os 57 iVu Barcode Reader BCR 5 6 6 Status Command Group Command Description status ready Returns either True ready for trigger or False status systemerror Returns either True or False status clearsystemerror Resets SystemError to False Examples gt gt get status ready x0D x0A lt lt TO OD OA lt lt True x0D x0A gt gt get status systemerror x0D x0A lt lt Ok 0D x02 lt lt False x0D x0A gt gt do status clearsystemerror x0D x0A lt lt OK x0D x0A 5 6 7 System Command Group Command Description system Saves inspection and configuration parameters Blocks until finished Should be used sparingly reboot Reboots the sensor Pre empts all commands except save gt gt do system save x0D x0A lt lt OK x0D x0A 5 6 8 Teach Command Sets the sensor to teach on the next trigger Example gt gt do teach x0D x0A lt lt OR x lt 0D 0 5 6 9 Trigger Command Group Command Group Description set trigger mode Sets trigger mode to one of the valid trigger modes for the sensor ContinuousScan External ExternalGated or Command get trigger mode Returns the trigger mode do trigger Initiates a single trigger The sensor does not transmit a response until the sensor has completed the action 58 Command Group trigger trigger Examples gt gt
9. 0D y E L Valid end of frame delimiters are lt comma gt lt colon gt lt semicolon gt lt CR gt lt CR gt lt LF gt lt LF gt lt CR gt or lt ETX gt 46 iVu Barcode Reader BCR 5 Optionally if you want to trigger the iVu from the control device set the trigger mode to Command go to Main Menu gt Imager gt Trigger and select Command from the drop down i Continuous Scan External Single External Gated Command 6 Verify that the iVu receives and transmits data correctly 5 3 Testing and Troubleshooting iVu Command Channel Communications 5 3 1 Using the Port Status Screen for Testing RS 232 Communications The Port Status screen can be used to ensure data is entering and exiting the sensor This can be useful for debugging issues such as improper wiring mismatched baud rates or other serial I O issues To access the Port Status screen go to Main Menu gt System gt Communications gt Serial 1 O and click on the Status button e The upper field shows the bytes received request frame on the iVu from the control device e The lower field shows the bytes sent response frame from the iVu to the control device do trigger xOD x0Ado trigger OK XOD XOA Port Errors The Port Errors screen can help to debug communications channel issues Parity Break and Framing indicate mismatched port settings or in the case of Break incorrect cabling 5 3 2 Understanding the Communicat
10. Reader BCR View Logs Main Menu gt Logs gt Inspection Logs gt View Logs Inspection Logs appear as a strip of film You can select a frame to view a specific image Use the icon in the lower right of the screen to save the logs to the USB flash drive Logs saved to the USB flash drive can be imported into the emulator Click the Clear button to clear Inspection Logs gt gt BESS EB RBER SBRERBRBRBER RR BEBE e ees i oo io cl B gt The View Inspection Log screen is used to debug an inspection and shows one inspection in read only mode Click the upper left icon to cycle through views When in Statistics view the table title has arrows to switch between Inputs and Results of the Inspection Use the left and right arrow keys at the bottom of the screen to navigate through the all stored Inspection Logs Setup Main Menu gt Logs gt Inspection Logs gt Setup Use the radio buttons to Disable Logging to log Passed Inspections Failed Inspections or All Inspections 35 iVu Barcode Reader BCR izane Lo jga Passed Insgechons 2 5 2 System Logs Main Menu gt Logs gt System Logs The System Log contains configuration change information other notifications and any errors or warnings that may be encountered e Click the icon in the upper left corner of the screen to show hide the time column e Click Clear Log button at the bottom of the screen to clear the System Log e Click the
11. Reader BCR 9 3 Banner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty Banner Engineering Corp warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year following the date of shipment Banner Engineering Corp will repair or replace free of charge any product of its manufacture which at the time it is returned to the factory is found to have been defective during the warranty period This warranty does not cover damage or liability for misuse abuse or the improper application or installation of the Banner product THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WHETHER ARISING UNDER COURSE OF PERFORMANCE COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE USAGE This Warranty is exclusive and limited to repair or at the discretion of Banner Engineering Corp replacement IN NO EVENT SHALL BANNER ENGINEERING CORP BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY EXTRA COSTS EXPENSES LOSSES LOSS OF PROFITS OR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY PRODUCT DEFECT OR FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR WARRANTY STATUTE TORT STRICT LIABILITY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE Banner Engineering Corp reserves the right to change modify or improve the design of the product without assuming any obligations or liabilities rel
12. Returns the company name get info modelnumber Returns the sensor model number 56 iVu Barcode Reader BCR Command Group Description firmwareversion Returns the sensor firmware version serialnumber Returns the sensor serial number bootnumber Returns the number of sensor bootups name Returns the sensor name uptimer Returns the elapsed time the sensor has been running in the format hh mm ss ms hourcount Returns the number of hours the sensor has been running remoteconnected Returns the whether a remote display is connected as a boolean value true or false remoteserialnumber Returns the the serial number of the remote display remotemodelnumber Returns the model number of the remote display Examples gt gt get info companyname x0D x0A lt lt OK x0OD x0A lt lt Banner Engineering Corp x0D x0A gt gt get info bootnumber x0D x0A lt lt OK x0OD x0A lt lt 42 x0D x0A gt gt get info uptimer x0D x0A lt lt OK x0D x0A lt lt 4 42 42 324 x0D x0A 5 6 5 Inspection Command Group Command Description inspection status Returns either Pass Fail or Idle inspection readnoread Returns either Read found or NoRead not found inspection framenumber Returns the frame number inspection executiontime Returns the inspection execution time Examples gt gt get inspection status x0D x0A lt lt OK x0D x0A rei OD KOA gt gt get inspection readnoread x0D x0A lt lt OK x0D x0A
13. To install a filter on the iVu Series sensor with Micro Video Lens use the illustration as a guide and follow the steps listed below A CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to your iVu Series sensor Micro Video Lens Models Lens Focusing Window Locking Clip Locking Screw Filter Cap Filter 1 Remove the Focusing Window locking screw D using the 1 16 in hex key NOTE The Locking Clip C inserts in a groove near the top of the Focusing Window B When removing the window the Locking Clip will be loose Be careful not to lose the clip while removing the window 2 Unscrew the Focusing Window by turning it clockwise approximately 5 complete turns or until the Focusing Window disengages from the light lens assembly NOTE The light lens assembly may include an integrated ring light or a blank disk if an integrated ring light is not used Be careful that the light lens assembly does not pull out when removing the Focusing Window Give a slight tug on the Focusing Window when you think you ve unscrewed it far enough If the lens assembly moves with the window continue to rotate the window clockwise until the lens assembly does not move 3 Set the Focusing Window aside Be careful not to get any debris on the window s O ring 4 If present remove the protective covering on the filter 5 Place the filter into the Filter Cap and press the cap onto the lens iVu Barcode Reader BCR 6 After the
14. and lower case characters numeric entry special character entry and hex character entry 10733 FGA 33 iVu Barcode Reader BCR Last Read Data Click the Show last read data button to use the last read barcode data for the data compare Mask Data To mask characters in the data move the cursor to the left of the character s to be masked and click the Mask button A masked character will appear gray with a strikeout indicator To unmask a previously masked character click the UnMask button Note that when using Remote Teach to set new barcode data if the previous input data contained any masked characters Remote Teach will retain the masked characters only if the new data is of the same length as the previous input data If the length does not match masking is removed 10733 FGA 2 5 Logs Menu Main Menu gt Logs The Logs menu icon is on the Main Menu and is used to set up view and save Inspection and System Logs 2 5 1 Inspection Logs Main Menu gt Logs gt Inspection Logs This menu provides for configuring and viewing Inspection Logs Inspection Logs are stored inspection records that include a captured image the parameters used to inspect it and the results of that inspection Up to ten Inspection Logs can be held in memory on the sensor The next ten overwrite the previous Inspection Logs can be saved to the USB flash drive so that the logs can be imported to the emulator 34 iVu Barcode
15. currently running inspection and manage stored inspections 2 4 1 Barcode Menu Main Menu gt Inspection gt Barcode The Barcode Menu is the location for Barcode Type Barcode Count and Data Compare screens Barcode Type Main Menu gt Inspection gt Barcode Type The first time the sensor is powered up the selection checkboxes for DataMatrix and All Linear barcode types are checked The best practice is to check only the barcode type s applicable for your particular application Note that if All Linear is unchecked a single linear barcode type can be selected instead 28 iVu Barcode Reader BCR DataMatrix Settings Decoder Mode The Decoder Mode determines which decode algorithm to use and how imperfections in barcode images are handled When you select Fast from the drop down list the sensor uses an algorithm that is tailored for speed The algorithm does NOT correct for barcode image imperfections The Fast setting has the best results on high contrast images that contain high quality barcodes When you select Robust the sensor uses an algorithm that performs routines to correct for imperfections of the barcode image When Equalization is selected the sensor tries to improve the contrast within the symbol to improve readability Dotpeened Enabling Dotpeened causes the decoder to be run in a method that is optimized for dot peened data matrix barcodes Filters 29 iVu Barcode Reader BCR Use filters t
16. end up modifying the configuration after loading it on the sensor on the line A better choice would be to set up the inspection on the emulator using Inspection Logs from the sensor 65 iVu Barcode Reader BCR 8 LED Indicator Troubleshooting In normal operation the Power LED is steady green and the Pass Fail is green or red depending on the triggered inspection 1 Power LED Green Power Red Error 2 Pass Fail LED Green Pass Red Fail gn T a 4 The iVu also indicates abnormal conditions as described below 8 1 Errors Problem I ndicator Solution The Pass Fail LED is blinking green a number Reboot the sensor of times separated by an LED red blink and the sensor repeats this pattern over and over This indicates that no inspections are occurring The Power LED is lit steady red These type of Do the following 1 Look in the System Log to see the error 2 Clear the LED that is go to the Main Menu gt Logs gt System Logs and press the Clear System Error button at the bottom of the screen a sensor reboot is not required If the error occurs again you can try rebooting the sensor to see if that fixes the problem If the problem persists contact Banner customer support errors are reported in the System log and appear highlighted in red 8 2 Warnings Warnings are atypical conditions that the sensor detects and fixes Warning are highlighted in yellow in the System Log and c
17. filter is installed place the Focusing Window back into the housing while inserting the Locking Clip into the groove as shown Groove 7 Press the Focusing Window onto the housing to make sure that it seats correctly no gap between the window and housing Rotate the window counter clockwise at least two turns 8 Replace the locking tab screw but do not tighten until you have set up and focused the sensor again Installing a Filter on the C Mount Lens Model To install a filter on the iVu Series sensor with C Mount Lens use the illustration as a guide and follow the steps listed below A CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to your iVu Series sensor C Mount Lens Models C Mount Lens Lens Enclosure Retainer Ring optional Filter optional Filter Retainer Ring Tool K NOTE Filter Kits are available separately Remove the Lens Enclosure and Lens Install filter behind the retainer ring Make sure it is fully seated Using the provided retainer ring tool thread the retainer ring into the sensor until it firmly seats the filter Replace the Lens and Lens Enclosure on the camera BR WN e A CAUTION Electrostatic Discharge Avoid the damage that electrostatic discharge ESD can cause to the Sensor Always use a proven method for preventing electrostatic discharge when installing a lens or attaching a cable 1 2 Home Screen The Home screen on the iVu Series sensor display is used to mo
18. set trigger mode command x0D x0A lt lt MOK XOD OA gated abortgated gt gt get trigger mode x0D x0A lt lt OK x0D 202 lt lt Command x0D x0A gt gt do trigger x0D x0A lt lt OK xO0OD x0A iVu Barcode Reader BCR Description Initiates gated triggering The sensor does not transmit a response until the sensor has completed the action Aborts gated triggering The sensor does not transmit a response until the sensor has completed the action then it will respond with two responses one from the previous gated trigger and one for the abort The following example shows a gated trigger that is taking too long so an do trigger abortgated command is executed gt gt do trigger gt gt do trigger lt lt OK x0D x0A lt lt OK x0D x0A gated x0D x0A abortgated x0D x0A 5 6 10 Command Channel Error Codes Table 3 BCR Command Channel Error Codes Numeric ID 00000 10000 10001 10100 10101 10102 10103 10152 10153 10250 10251 10252 10300 10301 10350 10351 10340 Text ID SUCCESS EMPTY _FRAME_RECEIVED COMMAND_NOT_RECOGNI ZED GROUP_ MISSING GROUP_NOT_FOUND GROUP_ITEM_MISSING GROUP_ITEM_NOT_FOUND NOT_READABLE NOT_WRITEABLE NOT_A_METHOD WRONG_ARGUMENT_COUNT COMMAND_NOT_FINISHED INVALID ARGUMENT_ TYPE DATA_VALUE_ MISSING ARGUMENTS DETECTED INVALID ARGUMENT_ TYPE MINIMUM VALUE_ EXCEEDED Description Command processed successfully Indicates that the request w
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20. the READY state Command specified belongs to a different sensor type Text value is invalid unknown Text value is invalid expecting True or False String value specified exceeds maximum allowable length Attempt to obtain Barcode result data when decoder has timed out Attempt to obtain Barcode result data when no barcodes were found Operation requires Barcode compare to be enabled Compare mask invalid Expecting string of 1 s and 0 s with length equal to compare data string Barcode number to find must be set to one for this operation Remote Display must be connected to obtain this value This sensor does not have Remote Display capability The Trigger Mode must be set to Command perform this operation The command timed out before finishing Access to the specified data requires a triggered inspection Command requires a active Gated Trigger The command timed out before finishing The System Error must be active to execute this command 60 iVu Barcode Reader BCR 6 Debugging Inspections 6 1 iVu Emulator The iVu Emulator is a Windows application that allows you to operate in a Windows environment exactly as you would on the iVu Series sensor itself In general the Emulator is an inspection debugging tool where you can 1 Import stored inspections and configuration from an iVu BCR sensor 2 Modify inspection parameters on the emulator 3 Restore the updated configuration back to the sensor 6 2 How to Ro
21. valid trigger 3 At the next valid trigger Ready goes inactive the Green Ready LED shuts OFF and the sensor acquires a new image 13 iVu Barcode Reader BCR 2 Main Menu Reference 2 1 Main Menu The Main Menu has four sections Inspection to modify inspection settings I mager to run the Auto Exposure routine and to make adjustments to functions like exposure gain and strobe System to set output signals communication channel parameters and to manage the device Logs to configure and view System and Inspection Logs Discrete I O a a Lock Sensor Communications Display Settings Reboot Sensor Firmware Update Save to USB Load from USB Reset to Defaults Ethernet I O Serial I O Industrial Ethernet Fail Hold Time LCD Timeout Touch Calibration Advanced Connection Connection an Connection Data to Export Output Format Image Type 14 r E e J e o Imager Auto Exposure Exposure Gain Trigger Focus Strobe Locked Sensor Menus Barcode Type Barcode Count Data Compare Inspection Name Inspection ID Scan Time Limit Select Add New Startup Delete Set Name ID External Internal Maximize FOV Modify FOV System Logs Communication Logs Unlock Sensor gt 7 compare Set Data iVu Barcode Reader BCR 2 2 System Menu
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23. Configuration gt Save to USB The Save to USB screen allows the sensor Configuration to be saved to a USB flash drive The saved configuration information can be used as a backup or as a way to clone configuration information for other sensors K NOTE On the Emulator this option is Save Configuration Load from USB Main Menu gt System gt Sensor Configuration gt Load from USB The Load from USB screen allows the sensor Configuration to be restored from a USB flash drive This operation removes all existing inspections and replaces them with inspections contained in the configuration file on the USB flash drive K NOTE On the Emulator this option is Load Configuration Reset to Defaults Main Menu gt System gt Sensor Configuration gt Reset to Defaults Resets all sensor configurations to the factory defaults This operation will remove all existing inspections and replace them with factory default settings 2 2 3 System I nformation Main Menu gt System gt Sensor Information The Information screen displays the following sensor information e Serial Number e Firmware Version e Boot Number e Up Timer the time elapsed since last boot of the sensor e Hour Count the total hours of operation in the sensor s lifetime e Model Number e Device Name Click the right arrow next to the Sensor Name field to display a software keyboard that allows you to change the Sensor Name 2 2 4 Lock sensor Main Menu gt System
24. E une Mal aeS 66 2 NVATIMINGS araia aa EAE OOT EE EAE OEA AOE E E O a A E 66 9 Product Support and Maintenance ssssssssonsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnmn nn 67 R Prod SUDDOIT oure AE E E ia EEA EE E E TE E 67 OZ Maintenance anera AA AE NE ANNAE al aa Stil r A A E E E OEE E E AA Viral lsat 67 9 3 Ba ner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty asdwecticsevesadeaneacialonundetid EEA NAERAN ANNETA NENEN 68 iVu Barcode Reader BCR 1 Overview of the Sensor The iVu BCR sensor reads a wide variety of barcodes The package consists of sensor lighting lens and display Cables and mounting brackets can be ordered for each application Additionally other lenses filters and external lights are available Installation setup and configuration can be done quickly without requiring a PC e No PC required to configure the sensor e USB port for uploading and downloading of inspections and log files for easy updating and diagnostics e Image processing expertise is not required e Integrated or remote color touch screen display e High speed processing The iVu BCR reads the following barcode types e DataMatrix ECC 200 barcodes e QR Code QR and Micro QR e Linear barcodes Code128 Code39 CODABAR Interleaved 2 of 5 EAN13 EAN8 UPCE Postnet IMB and Pharmacode 1 1 Installation 1 1 1 Components iVu with Integrated Display The iVu Series sensor comes fully assembled with the lens and an integrated rin
25. Number Info The serial number of the remote display as a String Ready Status Flag indicating whether the system is ready to trigger true or busy false SystemError Status Flag indicating whether a system error is active true or cleared false Mode Trigger Sets trigger mode to one of the valid trigger modes for the sensor Passed History The number of passed inspections Failed History The number of failed inspections 51 iVu Barcode Reader BCR Command MissedTriggers StartFrameNumber EndFrameNumber MinlnspectionTime Max I nspectionTime MinBarcodeCount MaxBarcodeCount Status FrameNumber ExecutionTime ReadNoRead CompareData CompareMask Count Data Type MaxPercentMatch Set Commands Group History History History History History History History Inspection Inspection Inspection Inspection BCR_INPUT BCR_ INPUT BCR_RESULT BCR_RESULT BCR_RESULT MATCH_RESULT Description The number of missed triggers The starting frame number The ending frame number The minimum elapsed time msec of the inspection The maximum elapsed time msec of the inspection The minimum number of barcodes read The maximum number of barcodes read This status of the most recent inspection either Pass Fail or Idle no triggers The most recent inspection frame number The most recent inspection execution time in msec The barcode decoder statsus e
26. SOR_NAME gt For example if the sensor name is myName e Configuration File CONFIG CFG path lt USB gt BANNER myName e Inspection Logs path lt USB gt BANNER myName InspLog NOTE If the sensor has no name the folder name is the first 8 characters of the serial number 3 Remove the USB drive from the sensor and insert it into an available USB port on a Windows PC that has the iVu Emulator installed 4 Copy the iVuEmulator exe program file to the USB Thumb Drive in the same location as the CONFIG CFG file for example lt USB gt BANNER myName 5 Launch the lt USB gt BANNER myName iVuEmulator exe program 6 Set the Trigger option to Internal a Goto Main Menu gt Imager gt Trigger and select Internal b Set the Trigger Interval as desired The iVu Emulator will run with the saved configuration using the saved Inspection Logs as images Make the desired adjustments Close the iVu Emulator program All configuration changes will be saved to the CONFIG CFG file Remove the USB Thumb Drive from the PC and connect to the sensor 0 Restore the configuration to the sensor H ooN a Go to Main Menu gt System gt Sensor Configuration gt Load Configuration b Select the Configuration to restore c Click the Load button to start the restore sensor configuration You will need to reboot the sensor when the restore is complete 62 iVu Barcode Reader BCR 7 Updating the Sensor 7 1 Update Process Ban
27. ain and Exposure manually e Main Menu gt Imager gt Gain e Main Menu gt I mager gt Exposure 4 Goto Main Menu gt Imager gt Focus to adjust the focus while monitoring the Focus Number 40 iVu Barcode Reader BCR For Micro Video Lens Models Only 1 Use the supplied 1 16 in hex key to loosen the Focusing Window locking screw D then adjust focus on the iVu Series sensor using the clear Focusing Window B 2 Adjust focus while monitoring the focus number To ensure the best image adjust the focus until the Focus Number peaks NOTE Turning the Focusing Window counter clockwise focuses on closer objects while turning the Focusing Window clockwise focuses on more distant objects 3 After the best image has been acquired lock the focusing window Micro Video Lens Models Lens Focusing Window Locking Clip Locking Screw Filter Cap optional Filter optional K NOTE Filter Kits are available separately For C Mount Models Only 1 Remove the Lens Enclosure 2 Adjust focus while monitoring the focus number To ensure the best image adjust the focus until the Focus Number peaks 3 Replace the Lens Enclosure on the camera 41 iVu Barcode Reader BCR C Mount Models C Mount Lens Lens Enclosure Retainer Ring optional Filter optional Filter Retainer Ring Tool K NOTE Filter Kits are available separately 4 2 Setting Up a Barcode Application This section descr
28. an typically be ignored 66 iVu Barcode Reader BCR 9 Product Support and Maintenance This section provides general Banner resources and specific documentation for installers and operators of this iVu BCR Vision Sensor A WARNING Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection Never use this device as a sensing device for personnel protection Doing so could lead to serious injury or death This device does not include the self checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in personnel safety applications A sensor failure or malfunction can cause either an energized or de energized sensor output condition 9 1 Product Support Banner provides the following resources for quickly setting up and operating the device Documentation Online Help When setting up or monitoring inspections using the iVu sensor s integrated display you can get online help on any screen by clicking the Help icon in the upper right of the screen PDF Documentation The product documentation is available in a convenient printable format PDF on the installation CD or at www bannerengineering com Banner Website The most current product information documentation and software updates are available on the Banner website www bannerengineering com Warranty Service Contact Banner Engineering for troubleshooting of this device Do not attempt any repairs to this Banner device it contains no field replaceable components If the device or a device co
29. arcode only the first barcode data index 1 can be compared or used ina remote teach operation 37 iVu Barcode Reader BCR 3 1 1 Inspection Statistics To access the Inspection Statistics click the Display mode icon The Inspection Statistic mode has two pages e History e Inspection Result Click the arrow to access the other page History The History screen shows inspection history from sensor reboot or the last time the statistics were reset including e Count Range minimum and maximum number of objects observed e Passed running total of parts that passed inspection e Failed running total of parts that failed inspection e Missed triggers running total of missed triggers e Time Range minimum and maximum inspection times observed Click the Reset button to reset statistics Inspection Results The Inspection Result screen shows data about the current inspection being viewed including the e last Frame number e Barcode Count e Inspection Time e read Barcode Data Frame amp Balt nki E Tira im 2 Eart di H i gt Barcode Viewer To view detailed information about a particular barcode click the arrow next to the Barcode to access the Barcode Viewer screen If Data Compare is disabled The Barcode Viewer screen shows a single text box indicating the index number of the barcode and the data the sensor is reading The data is displayed in yellow 38 iVu Barcode R
30. as empty The command channel requires a command any arguments and an end of frame delimiter The command specified is not recognized A Group ID must be specified immediately after the command The specified Group ID is invalid unknown A Group Item ID must be specified immediately after the Group ID The specified Group Item ID is invalid unknown Attempt to get a value that is not readable Attempt to set a value that is not writeable Method ID specified is not a method Total method arguments specified do not match method Attempt to issue command when a previous command has not finished Item ID specified must be a item not a group or method Command missing item s data value Get command received with unneeded arguments Item ID specified must be a item not a group or method New item value is below the minimum 59 iVu Barcode Reader BCR Numeric ID Text ID MAXIMUM_VALUE_ EXCEEDED DATA_SET_EMPTY SENSOR_NOT_READY SENSOR _TYPE_NOT ACTIVE VALUE_INVALID VALUE_INVALID STRING TOO LONG BARCODE_ TIMEOUT NO_BARCODES_ FOUND COMPARE_DATA_DISABLED COMPARE_MASK_INVALID NUMBER_TO_FIND_NOT_ONE REMOTE_DISPLAY_NOT_CONNECTED REMOTE_DISPLAY_NOT_SUPPORTED COMMAND MODE_ EXPECTED COMMAND TIMED_ OUT TRIGGER_REQUIRED TRIGGER_NOT_GATED COMMAND TIMED_ OUT SYSTEM_ERROR_NOT ACTIVE Description New items value is above the maximum Data export operation returned no results Command specified requires sensor to be in
31. ated touch screen by accessing Main Menu gt I nspection gt Barcode Type The barcode count is selected on the touch screen by going to Main Menu gt Inspection gt Barcode Count 1 3 1 Read No Read Pass Fail Match No Match e A Read condition occurs when the configured number of barcodes are found in a scan These barcodes must be error free e A No Read condition occurs when the configured number of barcodes are not found in a scan e f the sensor is configured where Data Compare is disabled Pass and Fail are the same as Read and No Read e Ifthe sensor is using the Data Compare feature Pass indicates that a good barcode was found and the data compared e f the sensor is using the Data Compare feature Fail indicates that either no good barcode was found or the data did not compare e A Match condition occurs when the required number of barcodes are found and the compare is successful e A No Match condition occurs when the required number of barcodes are found but the compare is not successful 1 3 2 Trigger Modes The iVu BCR has four trigger modes that determine how the sensor captures and processes images e External Single e Continuous e External Gated e Command 1 3 3 Compare Data The iVu BCR has a data compare feature for comparing read barcode data against reference data Data can be manually entered by navigating to the Main Menu gt Inspection gt Data Compare gt Set Data screen Data of up to 3200 c
32. ating to any product previously manufactured by Banner Engineering Corp 68 Index A Advanced 23 auto exposure 24 C command channel sample application 45 Communication Logs 36 Configuration menu 15 D debugging 61 Display Settings menu 22 E emulator 61 exposure 24 external strobe 26 F fail hold time 22 field of view 27 firmware update 23 focus number 26 G gain 24 H home screen 10 imager auto exposure 24 exposure 24 gain 24 imager menu 23 Information 16 Inspection Logs 34 inspection menu 28 internal strobe 27 iVu emulator 61 L LCD Timeout 23 Load from USB 16 lock sensor 16 logs communication 36 inspection 34 system 36 M menu Display Settings 22 Configuration 15 Mode 15 System 15 Mode menu 15 S sample application command channel 45 Save to USB 16 sensor display 10 serial communications 46 strobe external 26 internal 27 System Logs 36 System menu 15 T Touchscreen Calibration 23 U USB loading from 16 saving to 16
33. code Count is greater than 1 only the first barcode data can be compared or used in a remote teach operation To see which barcode is the first one turn on annotations e Click the Show last read data button to use the last read barcode data for the data compare e Click the Edit button to enter data using a software keyboard on the touch screen e Click the Mask button to select characters in the data to mask from the data compare To mask a character use the arrows at the bottom of the screen to move the cursor When the cursor is to the left of a character you want to mask click the Mask button The character will change to green with a slash through it If you want to unmask a character make sure that the cursor is to the left of the masked character and click the Unmask button Edit Compare Data The Edit screen displays data that was previously read or entered in the text field The Position of the cursor within the characters displayed in the text field is indicated at the top of the screen Additionally the number of characters is indicated by Length Use the left and right arrows below the software keyboard to move the cursor between the displayed characters Place the cursor to the right of any character and use the back arrow at the top of the screen to delete that character Use the button at the bottom right of the screen to cycle through different character entry keyboards text entry with a button to toggle between upper
34. d through this channel Port Status Main Menu gt System gt Communications gt Serial I O gt Status The Port Status screen can be used to ensure data is entering and exiting the sensor This can be useful for debugging issues such as improper wiring mismatched baud rates or other serial I O issues 17 iVu Barcode Reader BCR do trigger xOD xX0Adb trigger Last Bytes Sent 4 Total Data Export Channel Main Menu gt System gt Communications gt Data Export Channel When the Data Export Channel is enabled the sensor will transmit selected inspection data when triggered Connection Main Menu gt System gt Communications gt Data Export gt Connection The Connection screen is used to enable or disable the Data Export Channel Connection Di sable do Pq Enabled Disabled Data To Export Main Menu gt System gt Communications gt Data Export gt Data To Export The options in the Data To Export screen are used to determine what barcode data is exported via the serial port K NOTE Grab the edge of the Data to Export menu and pull down to allow all information to show 18 iVu Barcode Reader BCR Output Format Main Menu gt System gt Communications gt Data Export gt Output Format In the Output Format screen use the drop down lists to select Start and End Strings as well a Delimiter In the field at the bottom of the screen is an example of how the data will look when
35. eader BCR If Data Compare is enabled and the barcode is the first one there are two text boxes The upper one displays the data read from the barcode and the lower text box shows the data from the Data Compare screen The sensor does a position by position match and the characters that match are in yellow and mismatches are in red Domozae Data 118913 39 iVu Barcode Reader BCR 4 Setting up an Inspection To set up for an inspection 1 Acquire a good image 2 Set up a barcode application 3 Set data compare parameters 4 1 Acquiring a Good Image The iVu Series sensor needs to capture a good image to ensure that it can read the barcode s correctly 1 Go to Main Menu gt Imager gt Auto Exposure to run the Auto Exposure routine 2 Check the lighting e Make sure that the lighting is constant and consistent unchanging over time no shadows or hot spots e Capture the barcode with lighting that optimizes its contrast and separates it from the background Depending on the target this may mean the integral ring light is not the best choice and other Banner lights should be considered e Adjust the mounting angle to provide the clearest image of the barcode The mounting bracket lets you easily position and adjust the sensor on your line Typically a slight angle will help with read robustness 3 If needed go to Main Menu gt I mager gt Auto Exposure to run the Auto Exposure routine a second time or adjust G
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37. g light if so ordered The integrated touchscreen display has a plastic cover to protect the display Remove this cover when setting up the sensor When the display is not in use be sure to keep the display covered to protect it If an integrated ring light is not used another light source is needed Various lights are available from Banner Operating in external trigger mode requires a triggering source for example the Banner WORLD BEAM QS18VN6D sensor 1 Focusing Window 2 Focusing Window Locking Clip 3 LED Green Ready Red Error r 4 LED Green Pass Red Fail L i 5 Integrated Display 1 l E hf ft Sa A 8 pin Euro style M12 female USB Cable Connector E 12 pin Euro style M12 male Power and I O Cable Connector C Mounting Bracket Mounting Holes uses supplied three M4 x 4 mm B screws iVu Barcode Reader BCR iVu with Remote Display The iVu sensor for use with a Remote Display comes fully assembled with the lens and an integrated ring light if so ordered Although the Remote Display is not required for normal sensor operation it is needed to set up the sensor and to monitor inspections If an integrated ring light is not used another light source is needed Various lights are available from Banner Operating in external trigger mode requires a triggering source for example the Banner WORLD BEAM QS18VN6D sensor 1 Focusing Window 2 Focusing Window Locking Clip 3 LED Green Ready Red Er
38. haracters can be entered Additionally the data compare feature provides for masking characters within the data There are two other ways to enter compare data e Importing the last read data while viewing the Set Data screen The new data is effective on the first trigger that occurs after this action e Using Remote Teach The sensor tries to compare full length of this string with the data read from the barcode If not equal the inspection is marked as Fail K NOTE If the sensor reads more than one barcode in the field of view only the first barcode data that the sensor reads can be compared 1 3 4 Output 1 and Output 2 The sensor has two output signals that you can configure for Pass Fail Read No Read Match No Match System Error and Missed Trigger The default settings are Pass for Output 1 Fail for Output 2 12 iVu Barcode Reader BCR K NOTE For all outputs the default setting is Latched which means that the signal is active until the results of an inspection cause a change in the signal output If Pulsed is selected the default pulse width is 50 ms 1 3 5 Remote Teach The Remote Teach function is a method of remotely updating inspection parameters while the iVu sensor is running The sequence of events for executing a Remote Teach are 1 With the sensor Ready see Installation on page 4 pulse the Remote Teach line 2 The sensor recognizes that the Remote Teach line has been pulsed and waits for the next
39. he external light is on during the time the sensor is capturing an image 26 iVu Barcode Reader BCR Internal Main Menu gt Imager gt Strobe gt Internal The Internal Strobe setting configures the operation of the integrated ring light Strobe options are Always ON Always OFF or Exposure Based If Exposure Based is selected then the ring light is on during the time the sensor is capturing an image For UV models the Always ON option is not available 2 3 7 FOV Field of View Main Menu gt Imager gt FOV The field of view FOV is the area that the sensor can see at a given working distance The working distance is the distance from the sensor s lens cover to the part being inspected By default the sensor uses the entire FOV in its operation The effective FOV can be reduced in order to speed up the processing time of an inspection or to decrease background noise Maximize FOV Main Menu gt Imager gt FOV gt Maximize FOV 27 iVu Barcode Reader BCR If the FOV has been modified and you want to quickly get back to the default click the Maximize FOV menu option to restore the FOV to the entire sensor display Modify FOV Main Menu gt Imager gt FOV gt Modify FOV Use this option to reduce or alter the size of the FOV 2 4 Inspection Menu Main Menu gt Inspection The Inspection menu icon is located on the Main Menu The Inspection Menu provides options to set inspection parameters on
40. highlights red then the connection is correct electrically but there is likely a settings mismatch between the iVu sensor and the requesting device Verify the settings on both devices e If the bytes appear with no errors but appear incorrect or there are too many or too few then the port settings for example baud rate are likely mismatched in a way that does not generate serial hardware errors Verify the settings on both devices match exactly 5 3 5 Verifying Basic Transmit Functionality The iVu command channel will only send response frames to the requesting device if it receives a valid end of frame delimiter from the requesting device To verify transmit functionality 1 Transmit an end of frame delimiter sequence from the requesting device to the iVu sensor For example ina terminal program simply hit Enter If a valid end of frame delimiter is received the iVu sensor will immediately transmit a short error message back to the requesting device for example ERROR 10000 COMMAND_ MISSING 2 Verify that the number of bytes sent by the requesting device are the same as the number shown in the lower field of the Port Status screen on the iVu sensor Go to the Main Menu gt System gt Communications gt Serial I O gt Port Status screen do trigger XOD X0Adb trigger Last Bytes Sent 4 Total 3 If the byte count does not match re verify that the settings on both devices match exactly If no bytes are received re check
41. hrough the configured barcode types looking for the specified number of barcodes This trigger mode uses the Scan Time Limit parameter Main Menu gt System gt Sensor Configuration gt Scan Time Limit to limit the amount of time the sensor will attempt to scan for barcodes on an image Continuous Mode In Continuous mode the sensor uses internal timing to continuously capture images For each captured image the sensor scans through the configured barcode types looking for the specified number of barcodes If the specified number of barcodes is found a Read event occurs If the specified number of barcodes is not found the sensor captures another image and repeats the scan There are two parameters that are used to fine tune how Continuous Scan mode operates e Same Code Reject Time set at the bottom of Main Menu gt I mager gt Trigger time in seconds that must elapse before the scanner will report a previously scanned symbol again A different symbol will be read immediately e Scan Time Limit Main Menu gt System gt Sensor Configuration gt Scan Time Limit limits the amount of time the sensor will attempt to scan for barcodes on an image K NOTE A No Read condition will not occur in Continuous mode as another image capture and scan automatically follows 25 iVu Barcode Reader BCR External Gated Mode External Gated mode is similar to Continuous mode While an external trigger input signal is active the sensor c
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43. ibes how to set up the iVu BCR sensor 1 Go to Main Menu gt Inspection gt Barcode Type to select one or more Barcode Types from the list NOTE To ensure optimal performance select only the barcode types for your application For example if you use only one of the of the barcode types listed for All Linear uncheck the box next to All Linear and select a radio button next to the desired linear barcode type If you use only DataMatrix uncheck all the boxes except the one next to DataMatrix 2 Go to Main Menu gt Inspection gt Barcode Count to select the number of barcodes 1 to 10 to be read at one time Count After the sensor has been set up as described e Each successfully read barcode is marked by a green bounding box If annotations are on the barcode data is also displayed e Any case where data does not compare is marked with a solid red bounding box If the barcode is marked with a dotted red bounding box this indicates a checksum error or quiet zone violation 42 iVu Barcode Reader BCR e Any barcodes in the field of view that the sensor does not detect for example because they are not one of the barcode types selected are unmarked 4 3 Setting up for Data Compare This section describes how to set up the iVu BCR sensor to compare decoded barcode data against some reference For this example the reference data will be from a previously decoded barcode 1 Go to the Main Menu gt Inspection gt Da
44. icon at the lower right of the screen to save the System Log to the USB flash drive K NOTE System log will not log changes while in Demo mode Additionally the Emulator does not log changes 2 5 3 Communication Logs Main Menu gt Logs gt Communication Logs The Communication Log contains logs for the two communications channels Command Channel and Data Export The features below are available for each of the logs e Click the icon in the upper left corner of the screen to show hide the time column e Click Clear Log button at the bottom of the screen to clear the log e Click the icon at the lower right of the screen to save the Log to the USB flash drive K NOTE Communication log will not log changes while in Demo mode Additionally the Emulator does not log changes 36 iVu Barcode Reader BCR 3 Display Modes In the upper left of the screen is an icon for accessing different Display Modes e Display Annotations e Hide Annotations e Display Statistics 3 1 Display Hide Annotations Click the icon in the upper left of the screen to display annotations When annotations are on the display shows the data the sensor has read If the sensor reads more than one barcode in the field of view FOV in addition to the read data the display indicates the index of each read barcode In the example below the top barcode is 1 and the bottom barcode is 2 It is important to note that if the sensor reads more than one b
45. ingly ClearSystemError Status Clears the system error LED and sets the internal flag to false Immediate Trigger Initiates a single trigger The sensor does not transmit a response unitl the sensor has completed the action Trigger Initiates gated triggering The sensor does not transmit a response unitl the sensor has completed the action AbortGated Trigger Aborts gated triggering The sensor does not transmit a response unitl the sensor has completed the action then it will respond with two responses NextTrigger Teach Sets the sensor to teach on the next trigger Clear History Clears all history fields for example pass fail etc Get Commands Get commands are used to retrieve information from the sensor for example get the status of the sensor Command Group Description CompanyName Info The company name as a string ModelNumber Info The sensor model number as a string FirmwareVersion Info The sensor firmware version as a string SerialNumber Info The sensor serial number as a string Name Info The sensor name as a String BootNumber Info The number of sensor bootups UpTimer Info The elapsed time the sensor has been running in the format hh mm ss msec HourCount Info The number of hours the sensor has been running RemoteConnected Info The remote display connected status as a boolean value true or false RemoteModelNumber Info The model number of the remote display as a String RemoteSerial
46. inuous Scan mode If Data Compare is disabled Pass and Fail are the same as Read and No Read If the sensor is using Data Compare Pass indicates that a good barcode was found and the data compared If the sensor is using Data Compare Fail indicates that either no good barcode was found or the data did not compare A Match condition occurs when the required number of barcodes are found and the compare is successful A No Match condition occurs when the required number of barcodes are found but the compare is not successful A Missed Trigger condition occurs when a trigger is received while sensor is busy inspecting the pervious image This output signal will be set to active state This signal will be reset up on resetting the History on the statistics page A System Error condition occurs when a fatal error is detected on the sensor This output signal will be set to active state This signal can be reset upon resetting the History on the statistics page or executing a ClearSystemError command through command channel The default setting is Pass and Latched for Output 1 If Pulsed is selected the default Pulse width is 50 ms n K NOTE For Latched the signal is active until the results of an inspection cause a change in the signal output Output2 Main Menu gt System gt Discrete I O gt Output 2 21 iVu Barcode Reader BCR Output 2 can be configured in a similar way as Output 1 The default setting for Outp
47. ion Log The Communication Log can be used to ensure commands are properly formed syntax is correct and provides a history of commands issued along with responses to these commands To access the Communication log go to Main Menu gt Logs gt Communication Log 47 iVu Barcode Reader BCR Some notes about the logs e To see an expanded view of each entry click on the small right triangle control on each entry e To save the log click the save icon The saved communication log can be loaded into the emulator for troubleshooting offline The table below describes the icons used in the Communication Log the up arrow indicates an incoming request to the iVu from the control device the down arrow indicates an outgoing response from the iVu to the control device Port opened Port closed Indicates that the command has been processed without errors Indicates that the incoming entry is stalled no new bytes or end of frame delimiter was not received If the response frame contains an error or is dropped the log entry icons for the request and the response frames will be colored red and the displayed error count will increment by one If the command takes a long time to process the last long entry will change to an hourglass for example during trigger of long inspections 5 3 3 Using the iVu Command Channel Sample Application or a Terminal Program for Testing The easiest way to test that the iVu command channel i
48. it is output dalal cdatai gt Command Channel Main Menu gt System gt Communications gt Command Channel The iVu command channel is a bi directional communication protocol that currently supports ASCII via the RS 232 serial interface and enables other devices to remotely control the iVu sensor and to access sensor results Connection Main Menu gt System gt Communications gt Command Channel gt Connection The Connection screen is used to enable or disable the Command Channel T Ta Connection En abled rri Enabled j Disabled Delimiters Main Menu gt System gt Communications gt Command Channel gt Delimiters In the Delimiters screen there are three delimiter options that you can set e Field Delimiter which determines what is used to separate data that the sensor is sending out to a remote device e End of Frame which determines the delimiter used to indicate the end of a frame e String Delimiter which determines what is used to enclose a string field during both input and output operations Use the drop down lists to select the appropriate delimiter The example at the lower part of the screen displays how the data will look in the output or input streams 19 iVu Barcode Reader BCR get tool resulti lt datal gt lt data2 gt 2 2 6 Discrete I O Main Menu gt System gt Discrete I O The Discrete I O options are used to adjust iVu input and output settings
49. ither read or barcode not found The compare data string This string must start and end with the double quote character The compare string mask in binary format that is masked characters are indicated by a 1 and unmasked characters are 0 Note that the mask character string must match the length of the compare string The total number of barcodes found in the last inspection The barcode data strings that were read in the last inspection Each string starts and ends with the double quote character Multiple strings are seperated by the field delimiter The type s of barcodes read in the last inspection Multiple values are seperated by the field delimiter New Item Please Add Description Here Set commands set some group item on the sensor for example set compare data for the BCR Command Set Set Set Set Set BCR_ INPUT BCR_ INPUT Trigger Trigger Trigger 52 CompareData CompareMask Mode Mode Mode lt VALUE gt lt MASK gt ContinuousScan ExternalSingle ExternalGated iVu Barcode Reader BCR Command Group Value Set Trigger Command Command Channel Response Frames The iVu responds to all request frames with one or two responses depending on the type of command Do commands All do commands are followed by one response that identifies the command status For example gt gt do trigger x0D x0A lt lt OK ecb XOA Get commands All get commands are followed by two
50. lt Banner Engineering Corp x0D x0A 5 5 2 How to Trigger the Sensor and Retrieve Barcode Data using the Command Channel To trigger the sensor and retrieve barcode data do the following 1 Main Menu gt System gt Communications gt Command Channel gt Connection and select Enabled 53 iVu Barcode Reader BCR on how Connection En abled i Enabled EN Disabled 2 Set Trigger to Command Go to the Main Menu gt Imager gt Trigger screen and from the drop down select Command 3 Issue a trigger command as follows gt gt do trigger x0D x0A lt lt OK x0OD x0A 4 Check that the inspection passed gt gt get inspection status x0D x0A lt lt OK x 0D 704 lt lt Pass 0D 02 5 Get the barcode data read by the iVu sensor gt gt get ber_result x0D x0A lt lt OK x0OD x0A lt lt 0043 0000112 01 x 0D XOA 5 5 3 How to Modify Barcode Compare Data Using the Command Channel 1 Main Menu gt System gt Communications gt Command Channel gt Connection and select Enabled Fmi a Connection En abled Enabled Disabled 2 Set Trigger to Command Go to the Main Menu gt Imager gt Trigger screen and from the drop down select Command 3 Set the compare data gt gt set bcr_input comparedata 0043000011201 x0D x0A lt lt TOFA KID KOA 4 Trigger the sensor gt gt do trigger x0D x0A lt lt OK x0D xO0A 5 Check that the inspection passed gt gt get inspec
51. m will start 4 Follow on screen instructions Clicking on Copy firmware to USB will copy the selected firmware to the USB Thumb Drive Step 2 Install firmware on iVu 1 Remove the USB Thumb Drive from the PC and plug it into the sensor 2 On the sensor select System gt Firmware Update The name of the firmware file you copied on the USB Thumb Drive will be displayed 3 Choose correct file and click on the Load button 4 Follow the steps on the screen to update the firmware 7 2 How to Set or Modify a Device Name You can set a Device Name for your iVu Series sensor or modify an existing name on the sensor using the software keypad You can also change the device name this using the iVu Emulator as described below K NOTE If you are in a language other than English you cannot modify the device name using the software keypad Use the procedure described below a l l l l K NOTE If you have not set the device name previously then folders will be named using the first 8 characters of the device serial number 1 Plug a USB Thumb Drive into the device 2 Save Device Configuration to the USB Thumb Drive Main Menu gt System gt Sensor Configuration gt Save to USB The locaton of these files on the USB Thumb Drive will be displayed after the operation is complete the device configuration is saved in lt USB gt BANNER lt DEVICE_NAME gt For example if the device name is myName the path will be lt USB gt
52. mponent is determined to be defective by a Banner Applications Engineer they will advise you of Banner s RMA Return Merchandise Authorization procedure a Important If instructed to return the device pack it with care Damage that occurs in return shipping is not covered by warranty Factory Support To help Banner better assist you be ready to provide the following information e iVu firmware version to find the version number click Main Menu gt System gt Sensor Information e Device Model Number and Date Code which are found on the bottom of the device e Exact wording of any messages that appeared on your screen e A description of what you were doing and what happened e A description of how you tried to solve the problem e Error Codes see LED Indicator Troubleshooting on page 66 9 2 Maintenance Maintenance tasks include keeping the hardware free of dust and dirt and possibly updating the iVu firmware as new versions become available Cleaning the Sensor Regularly remove any dust or dirt from the device using a soft cloth If needed slightly dampen the cloth with a weak solution of neutral detergent Avoid getting dirt on the imager the area behind the lens If the imager is dirty use anti static compressed air to blow off the dust Updating the iVu firmware The current version of iVu firmware is available for download from the Banner website See the Banner Website for the firmware download link 67 iVu Barcode
53. n K NOTE This screen is not available in the Emulator Advanced Main Menu gt System gt Display Settings gt Advanced The Advanced Display screen allows you to enable the Optimize Display Response option This feature helps to make the display more responsive when the sensor is busy either inspection times are long and or no idle time exists between inspections Disable this feature if Missed Triggers occur due to touchscreen presses With this setting disabled the display may become sluggish when the sensor is busy 2 2 8 Reboot Sensor Main Menu gt System gt Reboot Sensor The Reboot Sensor screen allows you to force a reboot of the sensor K NOTE This option is not available on the Emulator 2 2 9 Firmware Update Main Menu gt System gt Firmware Update The Firmware Update screen is used to load the latest sensor firmware The Firmware Update screen lists the firmware versions it finds in the BANNER FIRMWARE folder on the USB flash drive When you receive a firmware update from Banner Engineering be sure to put it in the BANNER FIRMWARE folder on the USB flash drive K NOTE The Firmware Update menu is not available in the Emulator 2 3 I mager Menu Main Menu gt I mager The Imager menu icon is on the Main Menu and lists parameters that affect the characteristics of the captured image The Imager menu is used to access the Auto Exposure routine manually adjust Exposure and Gain set Trigger and Strobe
54. ner Engineering may release new versions of the sensor firmware in the future New firmware releases can be downloaded from Banner s website or can be obtained by ordering the latest Product CD The following steps will guide you through the process of updating the iVu firmware Step 1 Copy firmware of desired product to USB Thumb Drive 1 Launch the iVu Series software From Product CD e Place the latest Product CD into your CD ROM drive The iVu Series Software will automatically start e If your computer is not set for Auto Play you may start the iVu Series Software by browsing to the CD drive from My Computer screen and double clicking on iVuSeries exe From Banner Website e Visit Banner s Website http www bannerengineering com e Browse to Vision Products page and select the iVu product you are using e Click on the Software tab to view software releases e Determine which version you want to download Current Version recommended for example iVu Series Software Version 2010R4 e Click on the circular Download button This will initiate the download process Depending on your browser settings you may be asked to confirm or provide a location to save the file Choose to download on yoru desktop Note the file name e Double click the file to start extracting the files and run the iVu Series Software 2 Select the product you are using and browse to Firmware Update page 3 Click on Run Firmware Update Wizard and progra
55. nfiguration along with the Inspection Logs The location of these files on the USB Thumb Drive will be displayed after the operation is completed The Inspection Logs are saved in lt USB gt BANNER lt SENSOR_NAME gt InspLog and the sensor configuration is saved in lt USB gt BANNER lt SENSOR_NAME gt For example if the sensor name is myName e Configuration File CONFIG CFG path lt USB gt BANNER myName e Inspection Logs path lt USB gt BANNER myName InspLog NOTE If the sensor has no name then the folder is the first 8 characters of the serial number 3 Remove the USB drive from the sensor and insert it into an available USB port on a Windows PC that has the iVu Emulator installed a 4 Copy the Sensor Configuration from the USB Thumb Drive to the folder where the Emulator is installed on the PC For example if the sensor name is myName and the iVu Emulator is installed in the default location on the PC copy the file lt USB gt BANNER myName CONFIG CFG to C Program Files Banner Engineering iVu Series 5 Copy the Inspection Logs from the USB Thumb Drive for example lt USB gt BANNER myName InspLog to the InspLog folder on the PC for example C Program Files Banner Engineering iVu Series InspLogs 6 Start the emulator 7 Set the Trigger option to Internal Important Make sure the iVu Emulator is NOT running before going to the next step a Goto Main Menu gt I mager gt Trigger and select Internal b
56. nitor inspections and to configure the sensor Normally the part being inspected is centered on the screen 10 iVu Barcode Reader BCR Main Menu Field of View Display Modes Decoded Barcode Help Button Zoom In Zoom Out Manual Trigger 1 2 1 Inspection Statistics fii To access the Inspection Statistics click the Display mode icon The Inspection Statistic mode has two pages e History e Inspection Result Click the arrow to access the other page History The History screen shows inspection history from sensor reboot or the last time the statistics were reset including e Count Range minimum and maximum number of objects observed e Passed running total of parts that passed inspection e Failed running total of parts that failed inspection e Missed triggers running total of missed triggers e Time Range minimum and maximum inspection times observed Click the Reset button to reset statistics Inspection Results The Inspection Result screen shows data about the current inspection being viewed including the e last Frame number e Barcode Count e Inspection Time e read Barcode Data 11 iVu Barcode Reader BCR Frame amp l Bali nt Tit im zi Bartode Yh l 1 3 Live Mode Overview The iVu BCR can be configured to evaluate one or more of the supported barcode types and can look for a specific number of barcodes from 1 to 10 The barcode types are selected on the integr
57. o improve decode rates in conditions in which the barcodes are blurred or have nonuniform module sizes Select one or more Out of focus filters to improve the decode rate of out of focus barcodes Select the Non Uniform filter to improve the decode rate of barcodes with non uniformly sized data modules The time required to read the barcode data may increase with the number of selected filters The sensor will run the most successful filter since boot up first before trying other filters Select None to force the sensor to first try to decode barcodes without applying any filters QR Code Settings QR Code Type The QR Code Type determines whether the device should decode a QR Code Micro QR code or both Unicode The device is capable of decoding Kanji characters embedded in a QR Code In order for the device to display the decoded data correctly and be able to export the decoded data in Unicode format 2 byte this setting should be enabled Decoded data sent out on Communication Channels will also be in unicode format The Compare Data will also be stored in unicode format Enabling this feature affects data decoded from all barcodes in the inspection irrespective to their symbology All Linear Settings The All Linear settings described below apply to the following barcode types e Code 128 e Code 39 e CODABAR e Interleaved 2 of 5 e EAN13 e EAN8 e UPCE e Postnet e IMB 30 iVu Barcode Reader BCR Checksum Ve
58. ontinues to capture images and run barcode scans until a successful Read occurs or the External Trigger input signal becomes inactive The External Gated mode uses the Scan Time Limit parameter Main Menu gt System gt Sensor Configuration gt Scan Time Limit to limit the amount of time the sensor will attempt to decode barcodes on an image K NOTE A No Read condition will not occur in External Gated mode while the external trigger is active Command Mode In Command mode the sensor captures images when Trigger commands are received The sensor wil be receiving trigger commands through the command channel 2 3 5 Focus Main Menu gt Imager gt Focus The Focus Number displayed at the bottom of this screen is used to fine tune image focus Loosen the lock on the lens cover turn the focus ring on the sensor until the Focus Number peaks or the image appears sharp then lock the focus ring K NOTE For the Focus Number to work the sensor must be triggering and the images must be similar over time 2 3 6 Strobe Main Menu gt I mager gt Strobe The Internal Strobe configures the operation of the integrated ring light The External Strobe configures the operation of an external light External Main Menu gt Imager gt Strobe gt External The External Strobe is a 5V output that can be used for an external light Setting options are Always ON Always OFF or Exposure Based If Exposure Based is selected then t
59. options as well as the size of the field of view FOV 23 iVu Barcode Reader BCR 2 3 1 Auto Exposure Main Menu gt I mager gt Auto Exposure Auto Exposure optimizes the exposure time and gain for the current lighting conditions K NOTE The Auto Exposure option is not available on the Emulator 2 3 2 Exposure Main Menu gt Imager gt Exposure Exposure is the amount of time the sensor allows light to energize the imager Increasing the exposure time by moving the slider to the right allows more light to energize the imager which brightens the image K NOTE This feature is not effective on the emulator 2 3 3 Gain Main Menu gt Imager gt Gain Gain is an electronic boost to the image signal Increasing Gain by using the right arrow key or moving the slider to the right increases image brightness without increasing exposure time Note that Gain brightens both the light pixels and dark pixels and may reduce the image quality 24 iVu Barcode Reader BCR K NOTE This feature is not effective on the emulator 2 3 4 Trigger Main Menu gt Imager gt Trigger A Trigger is a signal that makes the sensor capture a barcode image and decode it From the drop down list select either Continuous Scan External Single or External Gated External Single Mode In External Single mode the sensor depends on an external trigger For each trigger the sensor captures an image and executes one scan t
60. responses the first identifies the status of the command and the second contains the retrieved information For example gt gt get bcr_input comparedata x0D x0A lt lt ee Ok oO OA lt lt 0I2345ABCDEFT XxX0D Xx0A Set commands All set commands are followed by one response that identifies the command status For example gt gt set bcr_input comparedata 012345ABCDEF x0D x0A lt lt OK x0D x0A Command Channel Command Status The command status is either OK or ERROR If OK then the command has fully and successfully completed If an error is returned it is in the form ERROR nnnnn_ERROR_IDENTIFIER for example ERROR 10001_COMMAND_NOT_RECOGNIZED Refer to Command Channel Error Codes on page 59 for a list of errors 5 5 Examples 5 5 1 Conventions Used for Examples There are a number of command channel examples included here and the following are the conventions used in the examples e All examples use lt CR gt lt LF gt for the end of frame delimiter and this delimiter is always denoted in hex x0D x0A since that is what is displayed in the iVu logs and for example the Port Status screen e All commands are in bold text e For each example a command request to the iVu sensor is prefaced with a gt gt and a command response frame from the iVu sensor is prefaced by a lt lt as shown below These are only used to make the documentation clearer gt gt get info companyname x0D x0A lt lt OK Xx0D xO0A lt
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62. rify When checksum is enabled the sensor uses a checksum to verify the integrity of the barcode being read Relaxed Quietzone The Quietzone is a blank margin on either side of a barcode that indicates where the barcode begins and ends If this Quietzone isn t big enough the sensor can have trouble decoding the barcode By enabling Relaxed Quietzone there is a greater tolerance with respect to the quiet zone required before and after the barcode Pharmacode Settings Scan Direction For Pharmacode select one of the following for Line Scanning e Left to Right e Right to Left e Top to Bottom e Bottom to Top e Omnidirectional Use Omnidirectional scanning if barcode can appear inverted on part being inspected If Compare is enabled the sensor attempts to compare that string to decoed data in both scan directions Inspection is marked as PASS if at least one string matches The data that successfully matched is displayed on the screen and is exported through communication channels as requested If Omnidirectional scan is selected but Compare is disabled the data decoded from left to right scan is reported 31 iVu Barcode Reader BCR Relaxed Quietzone The Quietzone is a blank margin on either side of a barcode that indicates where the barcode begins and ends If this Quietzone isn t big enough the sensor can have trouble decoding the barcode Enabling Relaxed Quietzone creates a greater tolerance with respect to the q
63. ror 4 LED Green Pass Red Fail A USB Connector B Remote Display Connector C Power I O Connector Mounting Bracket Mounting Holes uses supplied three M4 x 4 mm screws 1 1 2 Cable Connections Cable Connections for iVu BCR with I ntegrated Display The power and I O cable for the iVu BCR sensor is available in 2 5 9 and 15 m 6 15 30 50 ft lengths The connector on the sensor is shown below B iVu Barcode Reader BCR Li Lif Viiv B Power I O Connector K NOTE Micro video lens model shown C Mount model connections are identical Power I O Connections Wire Color Description Direction m White Brown Green Yellow Gray Pink Blue Red Oo oN AA A W N Orange Light Blue Black Violet Output 1 10 30V dc Output 2 Strobe Out 5V dc only Remote Teach External Trigger Common Signal Ground Ready Not used RS 232 TX RS 232 Signal Ground RS 232 Rx Output Input Output Output Input Input Input Output N A Output Output Input Cable Connections for the iVu BCR with a Remote Display The cable connections on the iVu sensor are shown below and power I O connections B are defined in the Power I O Connections table below Remote Display Connector B Power I O Connector USB Connector K NOTE Micro video lens model shown C Mount model connections are identical Power I O Connections Wire Color Description Direction 1 White Output 1 Output 2 B
64. rown 10 30V dc Input 3 Green Output 2 Output 4 Yellow Strobe Out 5V dc only Output 5 Gray Remote Teach Input 6 Pink External Trigger Input 7 Blue Common Signal Ground Input iVu Barcode Reader BCR Power I O Connections Wire Color Description Direction Red Ready Orange Not used Light Blue RS 232 TX Black RS 232 Signal Ground Violet RS 232 Rx iVu Trigger Remote Teach and I O Waveforms The iVu has two input signals Trigger and Remote Teach The default setting is to detect the low to high transition This setting can be changed in the Main Menu gt System gt Discrete I O gt Input Polarity screen on the sensor PNP Low to High Trigger and Remote Teach Input Waveforms Power up Wire Color Function Pink Trigger A Remote Gray Teach The sensor triggers from low to high and Remote Teach behaves electrically like trigger NPN High to Low Trigger and Remote Teach Input Waveforms Power up Wire Color Function 4 Pink Trigger Remote Gray Teach The sensor triggers from high to low and Remote Teach behaves electrically like trigger iVu Barcode Reader BCR K NOTE If the device used to trigger or remote teach the iVu BCR is a sinking device these are the options regarding the use of a pull up resistor Option 1 Put a pull up resistor rated approximately 1k ohm between the
65. s lt CR gt are displayed in hex notation x0D 5 4 1 Command Flow The command flow should be such that a new command request should not be issued until the iVu command channel acknowledges the previous command request For example the following is a series of command requests and responses The first request sets the trigger mode to command and once the sensor responds with an OK the next command request is issued to do or execute the trigger gt gt set trigger mode command x0D x0A lt lt OK x0D x0A gt gt do trigger x0D x0A lt lt OK xO0D x0A 5 4 2 String Delimiters and Escaping By default setting all strings used in commands are enclosed in quotation marks All text in quotes is part of the command Quotes or back slashes that are part of the string must be escapted with a back slash For example abc def ghi j kl Set the String Delimiter parameters to None if strings should not be enclosed in quotation marks 5 4 3 Command Channel Command Synopsis There are a number of general types of commands to do set and get sensor data Do Commands Do commands are actions methods to perform on the sensor such as trigger reboot and the like Command Description Reboot System Reboots the sensor Pre empts other commands except Save 50 iVu Barcode Reader BCR Command Description System Saves inspection and configuration parameters Blocks until finished Should be used spar
66. s correctly receiving and transmitting data is to use either the iVu Command Channel Sample App available on the installation CD or to use a terminal program running on a PC If using a terminal program in the terminal program s configuration e Set new line transmit to lt CR gt lt LF gt and set the end of frame delimiters on the iVu to match e Enable local echo e Set the Serial port set up so that the PC port number s baud rate data parity and stop bits match those setup on the iVu 5 3 4 Verifying Basic Receive Functionality To verify the iVu can receive request frames from the requesting device 1 On the iVu Sensor go to the Main Menu gt System gt Communications gt Serial 1 O gt Port Status screen 48 iVu Barcode Reader BCR do trigger xOD xX0Adb trigger Last Bytes Sent 4 Total 2 On the requesting device transmit one or more bytes to the iVu sensor e If the data byte values appear correct and the number sent by the requesting device matches the number received by the iVu sensor then the transmit receive functionality is working properly e f the connection is incorrect electrically or if the baud rate is mismatched no bytes will appear in the upper field on the Port Status screen e If the connection is correct electrically bytes will appear in the upper field of the Port Status screen in the order they were received e f the Port Status Errors at the bottom of the Port Status screen
67. sensor s positive voltage and the sensor s input as shown below iVu Output Waveforms Function Ready Outputs 1 2 and 3 Set as Active Pass Outputs 1 2 and 3 Set as Active Fail Strobe Out Configure as External amp Expose Based Function Ready Outputs 1 2 and 3 Set as Active Pass Outputs 1 2 and 3 Set as Active Fail Strobe Out Configure as External amp Expose Based Sinking VCC iVu Trigger Input Pullup Resistor 1k ohm Remote Teach Input A WV NPN 7 Pass Fail Pass Pass Fail Pass Figure 1 PNP Outputs Pass Fail Pass Pass Fail Pass Figure 2 NPN Outputs 1 1 3 Installing and Connecting the Sensor The iVu BCR sensor requires a bracket for mounting Three brackets are available from Banner The brackets allow the sensor to be mounted either perpendicular to the part or at an adjustable angle iVu Barcode Reader BCR Thread three M4 x 4mm screws through the bracket into the mounting holes in the bottom of the sensor Tighten all three screws Table 1 iVu Brackets SMBI VURAL SMBI VURAR SMBI VUU Installing a Filter on iVu Series Sensors I nstalling a Filter on the Micro Video Lens Model
68. ta Compare gt Compare to Enable data compare F Enable Disable 3 Press the Yes button 4 Press the Home icon to return to the main screen 43 iVu Barcode Reader BCR For all subsequent triggers when the sensor reads the barcode data it will compare it against this reference data 44 5 Communications Guide 5 1 Command Channel iVu Barcode Reader BCR The iVu BCR command channel is a bi directional communication protocol that currently supports ASCII via the RS 232 serial interface and enables other devices to remotely control the iVu sensor and access sensor results A Control Device which can be a PLC PC program or a terminal B Request Frame do trigger xOD x0A OK xO0D x0A C Response Frame D iVu BCR Sensor The following are some of the functionality available via the command channel e Get sensor information such as version and sensor name e Control discrete I O such as trigger and teach e Get sensor results such as sensor status e Set and get BCR compare strings Command Channel Sample Application The iVu BCR installation CD has a Command Channel sample application that provides an easy interface to execute commands In a production environment you will need to create your own application for bi directional communication with the sensor Lentil etn Command Line ag TA e Senell Get History Maxinspection Time
69. the wiring If the correct response frame is received then basic electrical and port settings are correct 5 4 Command Channel Commands All iVu command channel request command frames use the following syntax gt gt command group item value lt EOF gt 49 iVu Barcode Reader BCR Notes lt EOF gt is the end of frame delimiter See below for a description All commands are in ASCII and are case insensitive command An action to be performed on a particular iVu group for example get set do login or logout group Identifies the iVu group that the command should act upon for example info system trigger or bcr_input item Further qualifies the action by specifying an item within the identified group for example comparedata or status value For set commands this identifies the data that must be set for the specified group item Note Item is not used with get commands lt EOF gt Identifies the end of frame for the command so that the iVu knows to begin processing The iVu will return a response that includes the end of frame delimiter The options for the lt EOF gt are set in the iVu Serial I O menu and are as follows e lt comma gt e lt colon gt e lt semicolon gt e lt CR gt e lt CR gt lt LF gt e lt LF gt lt CR gt e lt ETX gt K NOTE When data is displayed on iVu screens such as the Port Status screen printable delimiters are displayed as expected Non printable characters such a
70. tion status x0D x0A lt lt OK Vx0D XOA lt lt Pass x0D x0A 54 iVu Barcode Reader BCR 6 Get the barcode data read by the iVu sensor gt gt get bcr_result data x0D x0A lt lt OK x0OD x0A lt lt O04 2 0000 Oil lt 0 0A 5 6 Command Channel Reference 5 6 1 BCR_ INPUT Command Group Command Description bcr_ input comparedata Returns the compare string bcr_ input comparemask Returns the compare string mask Masked characters are indicated by a 1 and unmasked characters are 0 Note that the mask character string must match the length of the compare string bcr_ input comparedata Sets the compare string bcr_ input comparemask Sets the compare string mask Masked characters need indicated by a 1 and unmasked characters are 0 and the mask character string must match the length of the compare string Examples gt gt get bcr_input comparedata x0D x0A lt lt OK x0OD x0A lt lt O04 S0 00IEEEZ Ol OD OX gt gt get bcr_input comparemask x0D x0A lt lt OK x0D x0A lt lt OO COCO OOO 0D OA gt gt set bcr_ input comparedata 0043000111201 x0D x0A lt lt OK x0D x0A gt gt set bcr_input comparemask 1111000000000 x0D x0A lt lt OK x0OD x0A 5 6 2 BCR_ RESULT Command Group Command Description bcr_result count Returns the number of barcodes found bcr_result data Returns the barcode data that the iVu sensor read bcr_result type Returns the type of the barcode read Mul
71. tiple items are separated by a field delimiter 55 iVu Barcode Reader BCR Examples gt gt get bcr_result count x0D x0A lt lt OK x0OD x0A lt lt 1 x0D x0A gt gt get bcr_result data x0D x0A lt lt OK x0OD x0A lt lt OO AS OOOO TI OY x0 D0 gt gt get bcr_result type x0D x0A lt lt OK x0D x0A lt lt EAN13 x0D x0A 5 6 3 History Command Group Command Group Description history passed Returns the number of passed inspections history failed Returns the number of failed inspections history missedtriggers Returns the number of missed triggers history startframenumber Returns the start frame number history endframenumber Returns the end frame number history mininspectiontime Returns the minimum elapsed time of the inspection history maxinspectiontime Returns the maximum elapsed time of the inspection history minbarcodecount Returns the minimum number of barcodes read history maxbarcodecount Returns the maximum number of barcodes read history clear Clears all history fields for example pass fail etc Examples gt gt get history passed x0D x0A lt lt OK x0D x0A lt lt FILS ODA gt gt get history startframenumber x0D x0A lt lt OK xOD xOA lt lt OD sO gt gt get minbarcodecount x0D x0A lt lt OK x0D x0A lt lt 1 x0D x0A gt gt do history clear x0D x0A lt lt OK x0OD x0A 5 6 4 Info Command Group Command Group Description get info companyname
72. ton on the Password Reset screen 9 Enter the 4 digit reset key on the Enter Reset Key screen 10 Click Apply The password is now cleared 7 4 How to Use Bitmap I mage Files with the iVu Emulator You can use bitmap bmp image files with the iVu Emulator for developing and simulating iVu inspections The iVu Emulator only accepts image files in omp format If you have other image file formats use an image viewer editor program such as PhotoShop Gimp or Paint to convert the files to 8 bit grayscale bmp format K NOTE Images smaller than 640 x 480 will be black filled starting in the upper right Images larger than 640 x 480 will be cropped starting in the upper left 1 Copy the bmp files into the InspLog folder in the iVu Emulator install folder For example copy bmp files into the C Program Files Banner Engineering iVu Series IlnsLog folder 64 iVu Barcode Reader BCR NOTE Remove any existing omp or Log files in that folder to avoid confusion because the Emulator automatically runs all omp Log files sequentially according to filename 2 Launch the iVu Emulator program 3 Select Internal Trigger on the Trigger Selection screen Main Menu gt Image gt Trigger and select Internal 4 Set the Trigger Interval as desired The iVu Emulator will be running using the bmp files from Step 1 K NOTE Banner does not recommend setting up inspections using these 8 bit grayscale images because you will always
73. uiet zone required before and after the barcode Barcode Count Main Menu gt Inspection gt Barcode Count In the Barcode Count screen select the number of barcodes you want to decode You can select from 1 to 10 K NOTE For IMB Postnet and Pharmacode barcode types the sensor will decode only one barcode for each of these types regardless of the Barcode Count setting This means that if there is one of each of these types in an image and the Barcode Count is set to 3 the sensor will decode all three however if there are three IMB barcodes for example the sensor will always only decode one IMB barcode Count 0 Minimum Pass Count Data Compare Main Menu gt Inspection gt Data Compare The menu options here are used to set up the sensor for Data Compare Note that if the Barcode Count is greater than 1 only the first barcode data can be compared or used in a remote teach operation Turn on annotations to see which barcode is first Compare Use this menu to enable or disable Data Compare If Data Compare is enabled data can be defined in the Compare Data screen The data can be retrieved from a previously scanned barcode or it can be entered using the software keyboard on the touch screen and insignificant characters can be masked within the data 32 iVu Barcode Reader BCR Compare Data The Compare Data screen allows you to specify data against which you can compare a read barcode Note that if the Bar
74. und Trip Debug Using the Emulator The iVu Emulator is a Windows application that allows you to operate in a Windows environment exactly as you would on the sensor itself In general the Emulator is an inspection debugging tool you can import stored inspections and configuration from an iVu sensor then modify its parameters on the emulator and restore the updated configuration back to the sensor When you install the iVu Emulator by default it is installed in the following folder C Program Files Banner Engineering iVu Series You can run the Emulator from this folder but you will need to move files between the USB drive and PC To avoid moving files you can copy the Emulator executable to the USB drive and run the Emulator directly from the USB drive This how to describes the procedures for doing round trip debugging either using the iVu Emulator installed on a PC or using it directly from the USB Thumb Drive K NOTE This document refers to saving configuration and inspection logs in folders based on the sensor name If you have not yet named the sensor then folders will be named using the first 8 characters of the sensor serial number 6 2 1 How to Debug Using the Emulator from a PC 1 Plug a USB Thumb Drive into the sensor 2 Save Inspection Logs to the Thumb Drive a On the Main Menu gt Inspection Logs gt View Logs screen click the Save icon to save the inspection logs b When prompted select Yes to save sensor co
75. ut 2 is Fail and Latched 2 2 7 Display Settings Main Menu gt System gt Display Settings The Display Settings menu is for setting the Fail Hold Time LCD Timeout and doing a Touch Screen Calibration Display optimization can be enabled in the Advanced menu LiL Timeout Touch Cahbraton Fail Hold Time Main Menu gt System gt Display Settings gt Fail Hold Time The Fail Hold Time determines how long a failed image is displayed on the LCD so that you can see what failed The sensor will continue to process any triggers and the inspection will continue normally This time delay is just for the screen You can set this parameter from 0 to 3600 seconds using the slider at the bottom of the screen 22 iVu Barcode Reader BCR LCD Timeout Main Menu gt System gt Display Settings gt LCD Timeout The LCD screen dims after a user selectable period when the device is not being used Use the arrow keys or slide the bar at the bottom of the screen to set the LCD screen time out K NOTE This screen is not available in the Emulator Touch Calibration Main Menu gt System gt Display Settings gt Touch Calibration Touchscreen Calibration may be necessary if the software does not correctly respond when an icon on the screen is pressed The calibration routine aligns the touch screen s coordinates to the display behind it Be sure to follow the prompts on the screen when executing the Touchscreen Calibration functio

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