Accu-Sort AXIOM 400 User manual

AXIOM
™
400
Bar Code Scanning Solutions
Product Manual

AXIOM™ 400 Bar Code Scanning Solution User Manual Revision 1.0
PN 1000055015 1.0 | CMS 04-0372-01 | 02.22.05 | LSM
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Contents
Preface
Intended Audience..................................................................................................................................i
Thank You..................................................................................................................................................i
Overview of Contents ...........................................................................................................................ii
Other Sources of Information............................................................................................................iii
Conventions............................................................................................................................................iii
Customer Service ..................................................................................................................................iv
1 Introduction
Product Overview.............................................................................................................................. 1-1
The Axiom Scan Head ......................................................................................................................1-3
The Axiom Wiring Base ...................................................................................................................1-5
AXCESS™ Configuration Setup Software ...................................................................................1-7
Axiom Bar Code Scanning Solutions........................................................................................... 1-8
Options and Accessories .................................................................................................................1-8
2 Safety
Symbols................................................................................................................................................2-1
General Precautions .........................................................................................................................2-2
Unpacking, Mounting and Installation Recommendations .................................................. 2-2
Compliance Requirements..............................................................................................................2-3
Electrical Safety.................................................................................................................................2-3
Electrical Grounding Requirements............................................................................................. 2-4
Electrostatic Discharge.................................................................................................................... 2-4
Basic Rules for ESD Control ...........................................................................................................2-4
Laser Safety ........................................................................................................................................2-5
Safety Labels and Locations........................................................................................................... 2-6
3 Mechanical Installation
Preparing to Install........................................................................................................................... 3-1
Installation Sequence(s)..................................................................................................................3-2
What You Need to Know about Your Application................................................................... 3-3
Orientation Considerations ............................................................................................................3-4
Read Range......................................................................................................................................... 3-4
Bar Code Orientations .....................................................................................................................3-5
Reader Positioning............................................................................................................................3-6
Dimensions and Clearances ...........................................................................................................3-7
General Mounting Guidelines........................................................................................................ 3-9
Attaching the Wiring Base............................................................................................................. 3-9
Attaching the Universal Mounting Bracket (UMB)...............................................................3-10
Attaching the Axiom Power Supply to UMB...........................................................................3-11
Attaching the X-Pattern Mounting Bracket (XMB) ..............................................................3-12
Attaching the Axiom Power Supply to XMB...........................................................................3-13
Mounting the Trigger Photoeye..................................................................................................3-14
Mounting the Tachometer............................................................................................................3-15
Mounting the I/O Modules...........................................................................................................3-16
Installing a Scan Head...................................................................................................................3-17

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4 Electrical Installation
Preparing for Electrical Installation.............................................................................................4-1
Installation Sequence(s)..................................................................................................................4-2
Wiring the Axiom..............................................................................................................................4-4
Cable and Conduit Connections ...................................................................................................4-6
Power Requirements ........................................................................................................................4-7
Power Supply Connections............................................................................................................. 4-8
Trigger Connections........................................................................................................................4-12
Tachometer Connections ..............................................................................................................4-13
RS232/422 Communications Connections..............................................................................4-14
Ethernet Communications Connections...................................................................................4-15
I/O Module Connections ...............................................................................................................4-16
Installing a Scan Head...................................................................................................................4-18
Check Axiom Installation..............................................................................................................4-18
5 Setup and Operations
First-time Startup ............................................................................................................................. 5-1
Default Parameters...........................................................................................................................5-1
First-time Setup ................................................................................................................................5-2
Check Operations using Test Mode.............................................................................................. 5-2
Operations Checklist ........................................................................................................................5-3
Axiom Control Panel Indicators....................................................................................................5-4
Checking Operations with Axcess ................................................................................................ 5-6
Standalone Operation......................................................................................................................5-7
Tracking Operation ...........................................................................................................................5-8
X-Scanning Operation ..................................................................................................................... 5-9
Multiple-Reader Network Operation.........................................................................................5-10
Scanning Array / Tunnel Operation............................................................................................5-11
6 Maintenance
Maintenance Tasks ...........................................................................................................................6-2
Cleaning Exit Window .....................................................................................................................6-3
Cleaning Trigger Photoeye.............................................................................................................. 6-4
Cleaning Tachometer ....................................................................................................................... 6-5
Tighten Mounting Hardware .........................................................................................................6-6
Verify Operations...............................................................................................................................6-7
7 Troubleshooting
Test Mode............................................................................................................................................7-1
Status Indicators ...............................................................................................................................7-1
Diagnostics..........................................................................................................................................7-5
Axcess for Axiom Diagnostics .......................................................................................................7-5
Troubleshooting Tables ................................................................................................................... 7-6
8 Service
Replacement Procedures.................................................................................................................8-1
Replacing a Scan Head.................................................................................................................... 8-2
Replacing a Wiring Base .................................................................................................................8-3
Replacing an I/O Module ................................................................................................................ 8-4
Replacing a Power Supply ..............................................................................................................8-5
Replacing a Trigger Photoeye........................................................................................................ 8-6
Replacing a Tachometer.................................................................................................................. 8-7

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Appendices
A Specifications
Technical Specifications..................................................................................................................A-1
Power Supplies for Axiom...............................................................................................................A-2
Output Modules.................................................................................................................................A-2
Input Modules....................................................................................................................................A-2
Options and Accessories .................................................................................................................A-3
Dimensions..........................................................................................................................................A-4
XMB Dimensions ...............................................................................................................................A-5
Certifications......................................................................................................................................A-6
B Read Charts
AXIOM 400 Scan Rate Explained .................................................................................................B-1
High-Density Configurations (10 and 12 mil code)................................................................B-2
Standard Configurations (15 and 20 mil code)........................................................................B-3
X-Scanning Applications: High-Density Configurations (10 and 12 mil code) ..............B-4
X-Scanning Applications: Standard Configurations (15 and 20 mil code) ......................B-5
C Glossary
Glossary of Terms..............................................................................................................................C-1
D Interconnect Drawings
Controller/Client with Tachometer (107480) ..........................................................................D-3
Controller/Client/Client with Tachometer (107481)...............................................................D-5
Start/End Trigger Photoeyes (107482)........................................................................................D-7
Stack Light with Internal Relays (107483)................................................................................D-9
Index

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1 Preface
Welcome to release 1.0 of the AXIOM™ 400 Product Manual from Accu-Sort
Systems, inc. This Product manual includes the information you need to
effectively integrate the Axiom Bar Code Scanning Solution with your
application. It contains detailed information about the following:
Product features, capabilities, specifications and accessories
Safety information
Installation guidelines and procedures
Configuring the Axiom for your application
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
This preface explains how this Product manual is organized and introduces
other sources of information that you will find useful.
Intended Audience
You should have a basic understanding of bar code scanning. Equipment
installers must be familiar with standard wiring techniques and terminology.
Because the Axcess software runs in the Microsoft® Windows® environment,
you should know how to use a mouse, choose commands, and work with
windows and dialog boxes.
This manual contains some terms that may be unfamiliar. Use the glossary at
the back of this manual for assistance.
Thank You
Thank you for using an Axiom bar code scanning solution and this manual.
We value your comments and feedback. Feel free to let us know what you like
or dislike about Axiom (or this manual) by e-mailing us at [email protected].
You can also mail your comments to our corporate headquarters address or call
us directly at [phone] or 1-800-BAR-CODE™.

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Overview of Contents
This manual includes the following chapters:
Chapter 1, “Introduction,” introduces you to the advanced capabilities
that make the Axiom an impressive performer in the laser bar code
scanning market. It covers hardware, software, and other features common
to all Axiom™ bar code scanning solutions and concludes with an overview
of typical Axiom applications.
Chapter 2, “Safety,” addresses the necessary precautions you must
observe while installing and operating the Axiom. These include: laser
safety, electrostatic discharge control, grounding, and compliance.
Chapter 3, “Mechanical Installation,” discusses key factors that affect
reader performance. As an aid to installers, it provides both an installation
sequence checklist and easy-to-follow, step-by-step mounting procedures
to complete the mechanical installation of single and multi-unit solutions.
Chapter 4, “Electrical Installation,” defines how to use the tables on the
Axiom wiring base and the interconnect diagrams found in Appendix D to
complete the electrical installation of your reader.
Chapter 5, “Setup and Operation,” contains basic instructions for
completing the initial setup configuration of your Axiom reader(s), trigger,
tachometer, and communications parameters. It includes cross references
to the Axcess Setup Software Manual. This chapter also outlines how the
Axiom functions during normal operation.
Chapter 6, “Maintenance,” defines recommended cleaning procedures and
equipment checks to assure the Axiom provides peak performance.
Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting,” covers the Axiom’s advanced diagnostics as
well as troubleshooting tables.
Chapter 8, “Service,” provides instructions for the removal and
replacement of key “field-replaceable” (FRU) components.
Appendix A, “Specifications,” contains a detailed listing of all Axiom bar
code scanning solution specifications, read charts, certifications, options
and accessories.
Appendix B, “Read Charts,” provides Axiom standard and high-density
read charts for both single readers and dual readers used in X-scanning
applications.
Appendix C, “Glossary,” contains a comprehensive listing of terms that are
relevant to bar code scanning in general and the Axiom in particular.
Appendix D, “Interconnect Drawings,” provides schematic diagrams for
wiring your Axiom for various applications. These diagrams are cross
referenced in Chapter 4.

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This Product manual is available online.
The Axiom 400 Product Manual is available online in Adobe Acrobat PDF
format. The paper and online versions of this manual have identical content;
use whichever format is most convenient.
The AXIOM 400 Product Documentation CD contains PDF versions of each
item in the Axiom documentation set. You can search for information, read it
on–screen, and print individual pages, sections, or entire publications by using
this CD. When you print from Adobe Acrobat, the resulting printouts look just
like pages from an Accu-Sort hardcopy manual. We supply this CD with every
reader shipment.
NOTE: There may be additional material that was not available when this
Product manual was printed. To learn if there is a documentation update for
this product, go to our web site’s downloads page at www.accusort.com.
Other Sources of Information
You can choose from many information sources, including documentation,
training, and support services, to increase your knowledge and understanding
of the Axiom bar code scanning solutions. If this manual refers you to other
documentation, use only the latest versions unless otherwise specified.
Conventions
WARNINGS or CAUTIONS: This symbol identifies a hazard or procedure that,
if incorrectly performed, could cause personal injury or result in equipment
damage. It is also used to bring the user’s attention to details that are
considered IMPORTANT.
HIGH VOLTAGE CAUTION: This symbol alerts the user they are about to
perform an action involving, either a dangerous level of voltage, or to warn
against an action that could result in damage to devices or electrical shock.
LASER CAUTION: This symbol alerts the user they are about to perform an
action involving possible exposure to laser light radiation.
ESD CAUTION: This symbol identifies a procedure that requires you take
measures to prevent Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) e.g., use an ESD wrist strap.
Circuit boards are most at risk. Please follow ESD procedures.
USEFUL TIPS or NOTES: This symbol draws attention to details or procedures
that may be useful in improving, maintaining, or enhancing the performance
of the hardware or software being discussed.

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Customer Service
Training
Accu-Sort Systems offers a complete set of training courses to help you and your staff
master Axiom bar code scanning solutions. We can help you develop a training plan
that provides thorough training for both your project team and your end users. We will
work with you to organize courses appropriate to your job or area of responsibility.
Training professionals can show you how to plan your training throughout the
implementation process so that the right amount of information is delivered to key
people when they need it the most. You can attend courses at our training center, or
you can arrange for our trainers to teach at your facility. In addition, we can tailor
standard courses or develop custom courses to meet your needs.
Support
From on–site support to central support, our team of experienced professionals
provides the help and information you need to keep your Axiom working for you. This
team includes your Account Manager and Accu-Sort’s large staff of support specialists
with expertise in your business area and managing your hardware and software
environment.
NOTE: If you have any problems or questions that require Accu-Sort's help, direct
your calls to
Customer Service at [phone] or 1-800-BAR-CODE™.
To ensure Accu-Sort's response is prompt and accurate, please have the following
information ready when calling Customer Service:
Product Serial Number (located on Axiom Scan Heads and Power Supplies)
Product Type
Detailed description of the question or problem
Customer contact name and phone number
Product Type Serial Number
Axiom 400
Axiom400 Serial Tag
Serial Number Breakdown
The WWXXXXXX fields are also bar coded with a Code 128 type bar code on the
serial tag.
WW Two digit year of manufacture
XXXXXX Six digit sequential build number
Suffix Optional suffix(es) that reflect actual catalog options for off-the shelf
units. At least 6 digits can be placed on the tag. If "Z" is part of the
suffix, this indicates a custom unit requiring an engineering folder.
Suffix could be used for special designations