AkuSense RCD-AI100-S Series User manual

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V2.0
User Manual
RCD-AI100-S Series
Intelligent code reader

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目录
Chapter 1 Product Introduction ..............................................................................................4
1.1 Product Description .................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Main Features .......................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Appearance .............................................................................................................. 4
1.4 Interface and Scatter Definition ................................................................................ 6
1.5 Accessories & Dimensions ....................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 Equipment installation and operation ....................................................................8
2.1 Equipment Installation .............................................................................................. 8
2.2 Power connection .....................................................................................................9
2.3 Communication connection .................................................................................... 10
Chapter 3 IO electrical characteristics and wiring ................................................................12
3.1 I/O Electrical Characteristics .................................................................................. 12
3.1.1 Input Electrical Characteristics ..................................................................... 12
3.1.2 Output electrical characteristics ................................................................... 12
3.1.3 Input internal wiring diagram ........................................................................ 13
3.1.4 Output internal wiring diagram ..................................................................... 14
3.2 IO External Wiring .................................................................................................. 14
3.2.1 Input external wiring diagram ....................................................................... 14
3.2.2 Output external wiring diagram .................................................................... 15
3.3 RS-232 Port ............................................................................................................16
3.3.1 RS-232 Port ............................................................................................... 16
Chapter 4 Client Operations ................................................................................................ 17
4.1 Software Connection .............................................................................................. 17
4.2 PC Network Configuration ...................................................................................... 18
4.2.1 Change the IP address of the PC .................................................................18
4.2.2 Change the reader IP address ...................................................................19
4.3 Firmware upgrade .................................................................................................. 19
Chapter 5 Function Introduction .......................................................................................... 20
5.1 Interface introduction .............................................................................................. 20
5.2 Read code configuration .........................................................................................21
5.2.1 Template Selection ....................................................................................... 21
5.2.2 Image Acquisition ......................................................................................... 22
5.3 Algorithm configuration ........................................................................................... 24
5.3.1 Read code type ............................................................................................ 24
5.3.2 Algorithm parameters ................................................................................... 25
5.3.3 Decoding algorithm ROI setting ................................................................... 26
5.3.4 Manual plotting of ROI ..................................................................................27
5.3.5 Batch add ROI (checkerboard grid) ..............................................................27
5.3.6 Clear all ROI .................................................................................................28
5.4 Trigger configuration ...............................................................................................29
5.4.1 Continuous Trigger ....................................................................................... 29
5.4.2 IO Trigger ..................................................................................................... 29
5.5 Format Configuration ..............................................................................................32

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5.5.1 Data Filtering ................................................................................................ 32
5.5.2 Data Processing ........................................................................................... 34
5.6 Output Configuration .............................................................................................. 36
5.6.1 OUT setting .................................................................................................. 36
5.7 Communication configuration ................................................................................. 37
5.7.1 Using the TCPServer protocol ......................................................................37
5.7.2 Using the ModbusTcp protocol ..................................................................... 38
5.7.3 Using the MC protocol ..................................................................................38
5.7.4 Serial port .....................................................................................................39
5.7.5 Using the ModBusRTU protocol ...................................................................40
5.8 Configuration Management .................................................................................... 41
5.9 Settings .................................................................................................................. 41
5.9.1 Device Settings ............................................................................................ 41
5.9.2 Firmware Updates ........................................................................................ 42
5.9.3 Backup Restore............................................................................................43
5.9.4 Log view ....................................................................................................... 43
5.9.5 Storage Configuration .................................................................................. 43
Chapter 6 List of Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................... 44
6.1 The client software has recognized the device, but it says "unreachable" ............. 44
6.2 After setting debug mode on the client, it was found that the debug mode was not
saved ............................................................................................................................45
6.3 The barcode material is metal/PCB, the focus is clear but cannot be identified ..... 45
6.4 Unable to recognize smaller barcode sizes ............................................................46
6.5 How to use the various trigger modes of the client software .................................. 47
6.6 Network trigger unsuccessful ................................................................................. 47

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
1.1 Product Description
This manual is applicable to Akusense Intelligent Code Reader RCD-AI100-S series, which can
be applied to 3C, food and drug, electronic semiconductor, auto parts and other industries. The
device uses sensors and optical components to obtain the image of the object to be measured,
and achieves barcode resolution through the device's built-in code reading algorithm. The
device can also output detection results through various communication methods.
1.2 Main Features
Compact size for small space installation
Uses a liquid lens with a built-in self-focusing algorithm for fast zooming
The Tune button on the body allows automatic one-touch adjustment, saving time in the
field
Supports ultra-small code reading for different distances
Provides red/white dual color light source and supports polarized light source for complex
scenes
Aviation plug design, single cable connection, easy to connect
1.3 Appearance
A. Appearance Description
No.
Name
Description
1
Screw holes
Smart reader mounting holes for securing
devices
2
Connection Cable
M12-17PIN cable, including power cable,
Ethernet cable, IO cable, serial
communication cable
3
Light source
Built-in red / white light source for image
acquisition to fill in the light to ensure the

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B Status Indicator Description
No.
Name
Description
1
TRIG button
Trigger button
2
TUNE button
Auto-reference button
3
Power indicator
Green light for normal equipment
image effect
4
Aiming light
Indicates the center of the image for easy
targeting
5
Image Sensor
For image acquisition
6
Power indicator
Green light for normal operation of
equipment, no light for operation
7
LINK Network Indicator
Green light strobe when the network
communication is normal
8
TRIG Button/TUNE
Button
Trigger / One-touch reference button.
Single click for trigger photo, long press for
5s for one-touch referencing
9
Code reading status
indicator
Green light when OK, red light when NG
10
Buzzer
Vocalize when decoding succeeds or fails

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Network Indicator
Green light strobe when the
network communication is normal
5
OK/NG Indicator
Green light for successful code
reading, red light for failed code
reading
1.4 Interface and Scatter Definition
The device connector is M12-17PIN connector, the specific pin signal definition is shown in the
figure below.
When wiring the device, please connect according to the pin numbers in the table, combined
with the color on the cable label.
M12-17PIN male connector
Pin
Color
Signal
1
Red
DC_24V
2
/
3
/
4
Red and Blue
RS232_TXD
5
light green
RS232_RXD
6
Orange and
White
ENET_RX-
7
Green
ENET _TX+
8
Yellow
LINE_INO
9
Brown
IN_COM
10
White
LINE_IN1
11
Black
GND
12
Grey
LINE_OUT0
13
/
14
Orange
ENET_RX+
15
Green and
White
ENET_TX-
16
Purple
LINE_OUT1
17
Blue
LINE_OUT2
1.5 Accessories & Dimensions
A List
In order to use the equipment properly, please prepare the supporting items shown in the
table below before installation

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Accessory
Name
Description
Picture
Cable
M12-17PIN cable to
connect the device
connector
Power
24V Power adapter
L-shaped
mounting
bracket
L-shaped mounting
bracket + screws
B Size
Unit
2-M2Depth5
2-M2Depth4.3
2-M2Depth5

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Chapter 2 Equipment installation and operation
2.1 Equipment Installation
1. Attach the equipment to the fixing bracket using screws, and then attach it to the other
mechanism parts through the fixing bracket.
Demo diagram: Front mounting
Demo diagram: side mounting
2. Installation tilt 10-15 degrees to avoid light spots and reflections.
Liquid zoom code reader working distance of 40mm-300mm

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Liquid zoom field of view diagram
Manual zoom code reader working distance of 30mm-300mm
Schematic diagram of manual zoom field of view
2.2 Power connection
Power supply supports 24V DC, 3A max.
There are two types of power supply: support 24VDC direct connection or 220VAC with
adapter connection.

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2.3 Communication connection
A RS232 serial connection
The default baud rate is 9600, parity bit: NULL, data bit: 8, termination bit: 1. The actual
parameters can be changed during debugging software.
Power

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B Ethernet connection
The default IP address is 169.254.153.0 and the default data port is 15000.
Power
Sensor
Sensor
Network port
Power

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Chapter 3 IO electrical characteristics and wiring
The smart reader has 2 optically isolated inputs as well as 3 non-isolated outputs.
3.1 I/O Electrical Characteristics
LineIn 0/1 of the device I/O signals are optocoupler isolated inputs and LineOut0/1/2 are
non-optocoupler isolated outputs.
3.1.1 Input Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Name
Parameter Symbols
Parameter Value
Input logic low level
VOL
8V
Input logic high level
VOH
12V
Input falling edge delay
TDF
10μs
Input rising edge delay
TDR
47μs
Description*: Input logic low or logic high is the threshold value of the voltage representing the
input. The input rise or fall delay is the performance of the representative.
3.1.2 Output electrical characteristics
Parameter Name
Parameter Symbols
Parameter Value
Output logic low level
VOL
0.7V
Output logic high level
VOH
23.9V
Output falling edge delay
TDF
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Output rising edge delay
TDR
550μs
Output drop time
TF
12μs
Output rise time
TR
3.5μs
3.1.3 Input internal wiring diagram
Input signal
In 0/1 of the device I/O signal is an optocoupler isolated input with an input voltage range of
8~24VDC.
Device input circuit diagram
The input logic level is：
Input Logic Level Diagram
Input high level
Input Low level
Internal Logic

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3.1.4 Output internal wiring diagram
Output signal
Lineout0/1/2 in the device I/O signal is the output. The output voltage range is 5 to 40 V and
the output current does not exceed 50 mA.
Device Output Circuit Diagram
The output logic level is：
Output logic level diagram
3.2 IO External Wiring
The device can receive signals from external inputs or output signals to external devices
through the I/O interface. This section mainly introduces how to wire the I/O section, the signal
input in the wiring diagram is LineIn 0 for example, and the signal output is LineOut 0 for
example. Other interfaces can be defined according to the cable in the wiring diagram,
combined with the introduction of the interface for analogy.
3.2.1 Input external wiring diagram
The device input wiring varies depending on the type of device.
Input signal is NPN
Internal Logic
Input high level
Input Low level

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Input signal is PNP
3.2.2 Output external wiring diagram
The device output wiring varies depending on the type of device.
External devices are NPN type devices
DC_24V(RED)
IN_COM(BROWN)
LINE_IN0/IN1(YELLOW/WHITE)
GND(BLACK)
Sensor
Sensor
DC_24V(RED)
IN_COM(BROWN)
LINE_IN0/IN1(YELLOW/WHITE)
GND(BLACK)
IN_COM(BROWN)

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Note*.
1) The voltage value of VCC of the device shall not be higher than the voltage value of PWR of
the code reader 24V, otherwise the output signal of the device will be abnormal.
2) The load current of output terminal should meet the requirement of product specification (if
necessary, string current limiting resistor is required).
3.3 RS-232 Port
The device supports RS-232 serial output.
3.3.1 RS-232 Port
The common 9-pin male 232 serial port connector serial port is defined as shown below.
9-pin Male connectors
DC_24V(RED)
Sensor
LINE_OUT0/OUT1/OUT2(GRAY/PURPLE/BLUE)
GND(BLACK)

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9-pin male 232 serial port definition
10-Note*: The voltage value of VCC must not be higher than the voltage value of PWR,
otherwise the device output signal will be abnormal.
Chapter 4 Client Operations
4.1 Software Connection
Double-click the icon to open the software.
The intelligent reader and the PC configuring the software need to be on the same network
segment in order to be connected.
Default IP address: 169.254.153.0; gateway 255.255.0.0.
DHCP can be used with the use of static IP address form to make the connection
successful.
Modify ip

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4.2 PC Network Configuration
4.2.1 Change the IP address of the PC
The operation steps are as follows:
1) Take Windows10 as an example, open "Start Menu" > "Settings" > "Network and
Internet" > "Ethernet" > "Change Adapter Options" > "Ethernet 3" > Right-click
"Properties" > "Network" > "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)", correspondingly
modify the IP address of the PC of the corresponding network card to 169.254.153.16;
subnet mask: 255.255.0.0.
2) Open the configuration software, select the corresponding product and click
connect to complete.

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4.2.2 Change the reader IP address
The operation steps are as follows: Open the configuration software, select the corresponding
PC network card, after it is displayed on the barcode reader, click IP setting > Use static IP >
One-key matching > Confirm, and change the IP address to the same network segment IP as
the PC.
4.3 Firmware upgrade
The operation steps are as follows: Device Management > Device Operation >
Firmware Upgrade, select the firmware file, and then click OK to update the firmware.
Wait for the reboot to complete.

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Chapter 5 Function Introduction
5.1 Interface introduction
The device can perform related operations through the client, as follows:
1) In the case of confirming that the device is reachable, select and click on the "connection" of
the client to successfully connect the device.
2) After connecting the device, the main interface of the client is shown in the figure below, and
the introduction of each function module is shown in the table.
No.
Name
Function brief
1
Menu bar
Set up the basic functions of the client.
2
Code reader
configuration
Menu bar secondary menu, do parameter setting for the
corresponding module, including template selection,
parameter setting, algorithm setting, etc.
3
Toolbar
You can start/stop image acquisition on the device and
also perform quick operations such as capture and save,
cancel ROI, zoom in/out preview image, and software
trigger.
4
Preview Window
Real-time preview of the device's currently captured
images, algorithm readings, and the effect of drawing ROI
windows.
5
History
Real-time display of the barcode information currently
read by the client.
6
Basic settings
You can change the device name, buzzer settings, key
settings, and also count the read code information of the
device, upgrade the firmware, and view the device log
information.