Axicon 6000 series User manual
THE BARCODE EXPERTS
Church Road, Weston on the Green, Oxfordshire, OX25 3QP, UK
Web: www.axicon.com
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Contents
Axicon 6000, 6500, 7000 seriesAxicon 6000, 6500, 7000 series
Important information 4
Introduction 5
Installation 6
8
Getting started 10
Calibration 11
Software windows 12
Continuous scan 14
15
Setup 16
Software licence 22
Warranty 24
Service contract 25
Factory re-calibration 26
27
Contact us 28
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IntroductionImportant information
Only use power and data cables supplied by Axicon as the use of non-approved
to similar misuse) the accuracy of the results may be affected and it should be
returned to Axicon immediately for servicing.
remains compliant to ISO/IEC 15426-1. The unit should be returned to Axicon or to
your approved Axicon reseller for this servicing.
Software updates are always available free of charge, and can be downloaded from
our website, www.axicon.com
What is in the case.
•
•
•
• Software CD.
• Wallet containing this user guide and calibration sheet
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When you reach the Select components to install window you will see the boxes
alongside Drivers and Main Program have been preselected. If you want to use the
Scan File data Extractor, select this option by ticking the box.
The Scan File Data Extractor enables you to summarise and record all the
available via the website www.axicon.com.
Only tick the box alongside if you know you will be using one of the
Installation
Software installation.
Insert the CD into the CD drive. The Install Program should run automatically (if
not, open the CD using Windows Explorer and double-click the Autorun Program).
Click and follow the installation instructions.
At the Select Components to Install window ensure that the boxes relating to
Drivers and Main Program are both ticked. After installation is completed you will
directory in Start Menu/Programs and a shortcut to the
program on your desktop.
If you have downloaded the software from our website then simply click on the
Hardware installation
Windows 8 installations the drivers should be installed automatically.
Note: Please follow these installation instructions in the correct order, namely
option. This then causes problems as the software is unable to install the correct
driver.
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it touches the barcode, as shown in the pictures opposite.
take a scan. The button on the 6000 series is underneath the read head. The 6500
and 7000 series each have two buttons on the top. These have the same function so
use whichever button is more convenient.
illuminated) before using it. This allows the circuitry of the reader to stabilise.
If the code you are verifying is printed around the circumference of a curved
surface, the varying distance of the reader from the code may produce inconsistent
results.
scan the barcode ten times, moving through its height and avoiding the top 10% and
bottom 10%.
The Axicon 6000 series - All four
cannot be used for symbols wider
than 66mm, and this dimension
includes the quiet zones.
The 6500 series can be operated
either horizontally or vertically (on
the side of a carton) but always in
contact with the barcode. The 6500
symbols wider than 125mm, and this
dimension includes the quiet zones.
The Axicon 7000 series is being
symbols wider than 200mm, and this
dimension includes the quiet zones.
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Getting started
Command window and the
Summary window.
Information is also given on the:
• bar gain (ink spread or bleed),
• the size of the x-dimension (the width of the narrowest bars)
• validation of the check digit
• structure
• the quiet zones (the clear spaces or light margins each side of the barcode)
the pull down menus or the icons to operate the software.
The Summary window shows the overall print quality of the barcode as
measured by the ISO/IEC or ANSI standards.
Calibration
Calibration should be carried out
after installation and at regular
intervals. When the software detects
an uncalibrated reader the following dialogue
box will appear Reader XXXX has not been
calibrated. You must click OK to continue.
You will also need your calibration card which
should be located in your documentation
wallet.
For the Axicon 6000 series use the EAN-13
or UPC-A calibration code at the top of the
card. For the Axicon 6500 and 7000 series use
either of the large calibration codes at the
bottom of the card.
Calibration is a quick and simple process.
Select Calibrate from the Options menu
of the command window (or press F2). You
will see a window with two edit boxes for
Ensure that the values shown in the window
match the values printed at the bottom of
the window if necessary to ensure that they
are the same as the card.
With the Calibration window open scan the
calibration barcode 10 times. Then click the
and ready to use. After calibration, store
the calibration card in the documentation
wallet, away from light and physical damage.
If your calibration card should ever become
damaged or discoloured, please contact Axicon or your supplier for a replacement.
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Details
This window shows each of the
ISO/IEC parameters that are
measured and individually graded (as
both grades and percentages). Seven
parameters are graded and the lowest
single grade becomes the overall grade
for that scan. If the Summary window
has shown poor print quality then the
Details window is the ideal point to
initially see what is wrong with the
barcode.
from the
darker bars.
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Software windows
to the View menu on the Command window, and the select the window you want,
over each icon a brief description of its function will appear at the bottom left
below.
Dimensional Analysis
If the Details window
has shown a poor
Decodability grade then
this is normally because of
bad dimensional accuracy
– this screen will show the
accuracy of the bar/space
dimensions and highlight
any problem areas.
Pass / Fail
This window is ideal
for users who need
a quick visual indication of
whether the barcode meets
the right print quality
standards.
Rearranging the windows
required. When you have decided which windows you would like displayed on your
View pull-down menu and click on Save Positions. Then whenever
the software is started it will always have those windows in those positions.
The help menu from the command window gives you access to context-sensitive
The F1 key can also be used as a shortcut to switch on this help.
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Continuous scan
The Axicon S
a unique continuous scan feature.
automatically activated on start-up (but
can be de-activated if required) and
allows the user to get an assessment of
the barcode quality in a fraction of the
time that it would take with other linear
trigger pressed. With the trigger still
it reaches the bottom of the barcode (or
gets to the maximum number of scans).
average of the results of all of the scans
to provide an overall quality grade based
upon an assessment across the scanned
bar height.
When verifying barcodes on awkward
switch off the Continuous scan mode. This
feature can be activated or de-activated
as required with a toggle switch on the
Command window.
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6025-S
6525-S
7025-S
time (for example a 6015 and a 7015), you will need to choose which one you
the Options menu on the Command window, and then choose Show Reader Info (or
use the shortcut F3).
A new window, Reader info, will appear.
At the bottom you see the button Enumerate. Click on this and in a few moments
Axicon 6000, 6500, 7000 seriesAxicon 6000, 6500, 7000 series
Setup
Setup
section. From the Command window choose Options then Setup or press F5.
General
Standards: Click on ISO if you want only the numeric ISO result to be shown – or
click on ANSI if you would prefer to be shown both results. The default is to track
the Windows settings for metric or imperial measurements – alternatively you can
set this as required.
Pass Grade: If you are working with GS1 barcodes then the Apply GS1 General
should remain ticked. The user can select the pass/fail grade for
by their customer.
Check Characters
This tab allows the user
to select the barcode
types that have
optional check digits.
If these are being used
set to validate them.
Appearance
This tab can be used
colours/shades for the
pass, warning and fail
messages – and can
also be used to add
Windows wave sounds
to give an audible
indication of quality.
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Setup
Printing
This tab can be used
to pre-select any
particular reports that
are required. This
includes the option to
have a personalised
report generated
through the built-in
Report Generator.
can also be set to
Autoprint to avoid
forgetting to print a
particular report.
Tick Print graph in black & white if you are using a monochrome (black and white)
the detail. Also, the standard printed report can be personalised if required using
the Report header
feature.
Logging
The Logging tab is
used to set the saving
of records and to run
programs from the
If the Enable box is
ticked under the Auto
Save Scan File section
(at the top) then the
software will auto save
and time and a sequential number, or by using a dialogue box.
Save File Log
is intended for use with RepGen or ScanDB, but could be used to perform any action
Simple CSV File allows a subset of the scan information to be automatically
Calibration
The Calibration tab
directory in which
calibration data will
be saved. This can be
altered by clicking
on the browse button
and choosing the
required directory
Allow
scans after calibration
has expired is not
ticked, no scans will
be allowed until the
Allowed Calibration Codes is a list of the
data content of barcodes with which calibration is permitted
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Advanced
There are several
settings in the
Advanced tab. If a
barcode is such a poor
cannot decode it then
there is an option to
manually input the
barcode under When
barcode cannot be
decoded. Use RepGen
is
ticked by default: this
csv-template.txt.
is for users using the discontinued Axicon 5000
The Password for Setup allows password protection of the settings in the Setup
saving directories can only be altered by an authorised user. To apply a setup
password, enter it in the Password for Setup box and click OK. You will be asked to
re-enter the password you gave. Now, to alter the settings you must enter the same
password into the Password for Setup again before you click OK.
Setup
Plugins
The Plugins tab
allows the software
to be tailored to
such as running
a product lookup
database, validation
of the structure of
variable weight items,
or identifying the
formats of European
pharmaceutical codes –
and a whole lot more.
The Plugins can be installed from the CD by using the Install Optional Plugins or
can be downloaded from our website. An explanation of what each plugin does is on
our website www.axicon.com/plugins.
Email
The Email tab allows
emailed. Users can
From:
and Destination
address, and the email
server to be used. You
can also enter the text
to be used in the email
body here.
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Software licence agreement
This software is Copyright © 1995 - 2016
Using the software indicates your acceptance of these licence terms. If you do not
accept these within 14 days, you may return the entire unused product for a full
refund.
Axicon grants you a licence to use any number of copies of the software, but only
or displaying the software. You may not modify the software or disable any of its
licensing or control features.
Ownership
The software is owned and copyrighted by Axicon Auto ID Limited. Your licence
confers no title or ownership in the software and is not a sale of rights in the
software.
Copies
You may only make copies of the software for archival purposes or when copying is
an essential step in its use. You must reproduce all copyright notices in the original
software on all copies. You may not copy the software onto a bulletin board or
similar publicly accessible system.
No disassembly or decryption
You may not disassemble or decompile the software without prior written consent
from Axicon.
Transfer
Your licence will automatically terminate upon any transfer of the software.
Upon transfer, you must deliver the software, including any copies and related
documentation, to the transferee. The transferee must accept these licence terms
as a condition of the transfer.
Termination
Axicon may terminate your licence upon notice of failure to comply with any
of these terms. Upon termination, you must immediately destroy the software,
together with all copies, adaptations and merged portions in any form.
Export requirements
You may not export or re-export the software in contravention of any applicable
laws or regulations.
This agreement should be construed in accordance with the laws of England.
DISCLAIMER
associated software.
we have no control over the circumstances in which you might use it you must
satisfy yourself that it is suitable for your needs. Neither Axicon Auto ID Limited
(consequential or otherwise) which may be caused by its use.
not meet your expectations, the liability of Axicon Auto ID Limited is limited to the
reputation may depend upon the quality of a barcode.
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Axicon 6000, 6500, 7000 seriesAxicon 6000, 6500, 7000 series
Warranty
All Axicon products covered by this documentation (Axicon 6000, 6500 and 7000
manufacturing defects. This is a return to bench warranty with shipping costs in one
direction being borne by the customer/distributor.
Should you need to return the unit to Axicon the original case (plus appropriate
packaging) must be used. If the equipment is returned without the original case, we
will automatically charge an additional sum for its replacement.
Axicon’s standard repair turnaround time is 7-10 working days. This standard
warranty does not include the provision of a loan unit. Loan units can be supplied
on request.
Axicon reserves the right to charge an inspection fee for any equipment returned
number before returning any equipment. This number must be quoted on all
documentation. We cannot accept responsibility for equipment returned without an
A service contract may be purchased within 30 days from the date of despatch. This
barcode quality in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 15426-1.
The service contract will also extend the warranty beyond two years, so that if it
breaks down, all parts and labour will be provided free of any extra charges. The
will be covered, but not those of the parts.
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Factory re-calibration
that it is focused correctly, and re-calibrates the hardware to account for any
change in the brightness of the LEDs used to illuminate the barcodes.
This factory re-calibration is not the same as user calibration, as it looks at the
output of the LEDs and corrects for any variance in their evenness of illumination
illumination.
the software on CD together with a new calibration card, and a new user guide that
always be downloaded free of charge from our website, www.axicon.com.
1. Contact us on
Telephone: +44 (0) 1869 351155 | Fax +44 (0) 1869 352404
2.
3.
4.
Ltd, Church Road, Weston on the Green, Oxfordshire OX25 3QP. We cannot take
responsibility for units returned in alternative packaging.
5.
7-10 days.
conformance
We, Axicon Auto ID Limited, of Church Road, Weston on the Green, Oxfordshire,
Serial number(s)
has been designed and manufactured at our address in the UK to verify barcode
The equipment has been tested and calibrated using primary reference test
symbols traceable to the USA’s National Institute of Standards and Technology’s
the requirements of the United States Food and Drug Administration regulation,
Title 21 CFR Part 11.
ISO/IEC standard. This declaration of conformity is valid for a year.
Issue date
Expiry date
Authorised signatory
Signatory Name
15426-1 for another year.
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Church Road, Weston on the Green,
Oxfordshire, OX25 3QP, UK
Axicon 6000, 6500, 7000 series
Contact us
Axicon Auto ID Ltd
Church Road
Weston on the Green
Oxfordshire
OX25 3QP
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1869 351 155
Fax: +44 (0) 1869 351 205
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.axicon.com
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