Bai Ba-220 Manual

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

MANUAL FOR

BA-220 DualBeam BARCODE READER

revised 1/31/2009

800-528-9167

407-327-2177

FAX 407-327-6172

Post Office Box 195268

Winter Springs, FL 32719-5268

email Cust-Svc@Barcode-Automation.com

web page http://www.Barcode-Automation.com

Doing It Better -Because We Care.

Barcode Automation inc.

FOREWORD

The purpose of this manual is to provide information on how to install,

configure, operate, and maintain the Barcode Automation BA-220

DualBeam Barcode Reading and Access Control System. Barcode

Automation Inc. has made every effort to insure that the information in

this manual is both accurate and adequate. It is recommended, in the

interest of safety and efficiency, that each section be read carefully

before installing or servicing this system.

This manual may not be copied or reproduced, in whole or in part,

without the express written consent of Barcode Automation inc.

January 2009

INTRODUCTION

This section contains information for proper installation, operation and

maintenance of the Barcode Automation BA-220 DualBeam Barcode

Reader. Each item in this section should be read completely before

proceeding to other sections of this manual. If there are any

questions contact Barcode Automation,inc at 1-800-528-9167 for

assistance.

FCC CLASS A STATEMENT

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this manual,

may cause interference to radio communications. A class A

computing device, as defined in Part 15, Subpart J of the Federal

Communications Commission rules is designed to provide reasonable

protection against such interference when operated in a commercial

environment. Operation of this equipment in a residence is likely to

cause interference in which case the user, at his own expense, will be

required to take whatever measures necessary to correct the

interference.

CDRH COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

This laser barcode reading system complies with Standard 21CFR,

Subchapter J, for Class II laser products as set forth by the Center for

Devices and Radiological Health. Any alteration or adjustment for

Class II laser products is not authorized, and will void certification of

the system as a Class II laser product. Figure 1 on page 5shows the

type and location of warning labels affixed to the reader in compliance

to the CDRH standard.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This Barcode Reader incorporates features that provide for maximum

safety. However, it must be recognized that any equipment employing

electrical voltage and emitting direct or scattered radiation may cause

serious damage and/or personal injury if improperly handled. The

following are recommended safeguards that should be observed at all

times.

WARNING

Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other

than those specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous

radiation or electrical voltages.

OPTICAL SAFETY

Never stare directly into laser beam. The laser diode is interlocked

with the motor that turns the polygon mirror so that if the motor slows

or stops for any reason the laser will be automatically turned off.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Disconnect the main power line before working on any electrical

equipment. Always use insulated tools.

REQUIRED MAINTENANCE

The BA-220 DualBeam laser window should be cleaned both inside and outside as needed

with a non-abrasive glass cleaner.

The internal reader optics should be cleaned at 6 month intervals with 100% denatured

alcohol and soft material such as tissue or soft toilet paper. DO NOT USE OPTICAL

CLEANING MATERIAL SOLD FOR CAMERA LENSES.

The internal optic pieces to be cleaned are:

1. Each of the 8 sides on the gold mirror wheel in the upper right corner of the reader should

be cleaned using a wet (100% denatured alcohol) tissue followed by a dry tissue. This

wheel is a metal part that is polished to a reflective surface, so use light pressure to

prevent scratches.

2. Below the gold mirror wheel is a small silver mirror to clean.

3. Below the small silver mirror is a glass lens in a silver block to clean.

REQUIRED MAINTENANCE

The BA-220 laser window should be cleaned as needed with a non-

abrasive glass cleaner. Optical components inside the reader should

be inspected and cleaned at 6 month intervals. These include:

•Window glass both inside and

outside

•8 sided gold mirror wheel

(Polygon)

•Small mirror below gold wheel

(Polygon)

•“Fisheye” lens in the silver block

below the small mirror

Optics should be cleaned with 100% denatured alcohol and soft

material such as Kleenex®or cotton balls. DO NOT USE LENS

CLEANING MATERIAL or OPTICAL WIPES. These will scratch the

metal of the gold wheel and degrade reader performance. Cleaning is

best accomplished by removing the decoder module from the reader

as follows:

1. Remove wiring harnesses from decode module at J1, J5, and J13.

2. Remove 4 nuts securing the decode module to the main board and

remove it from the reader.

3. Clean the inside window glass on the reader enclosure.

4. Clean all 8 mirror sides on the gold wheel (polygon).

5. Clean the small mirror directly below the gold wheel (polygon).

6. Clean the lens in the receiver block located below the small mirror.

7. Place decode module back in the reader enclosure. Reinstall the 4

nuts and tighten securely.

8. Reinstall the wire harnesses at J1, J5, and J13. Do not loosen or

remove any hardware other than that specified in these directions.

Any alteration to the laser alignment may result in poor reader

performance. If you have a question contact BAI at 800-528-9167.

GND

CAUTION

LASER LIGHT

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

658nm LASER DIODE

1.0 MILLIWATT MAX. OUTPUT

CLASS II LASER PRODUCT

THIS PRODUCT CONFORMS

TO DHHS REGULATION 21

CFR SUBCHAPTER J.

NOT USER SERVICEABLE

CAUTION

LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

AVOID EXPOSURE

LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED

FROM THIS APERTURE

Warning Label Placement

Contents

Foreword ............................................................................2

Introduction.........................................................................3

FCC Class A Statement........................................................3

CDRH Compliance Statement...............................................3

Safety Precautions...............................................................3

Optical Safety......................................................................4

Electrical Safety...................................................................4

Required Maintenance.........................................................5

Warning Label Placement.....................................................6

General Specifications .........................................................8

Input Power...................................................................8

Environmental................................................................8

Communications ............................................................8

Read Trigger..................................................................9

Optical...........................................................................9

Scan Pattern.......................................................................9

Basic Installation and Setup Steps........................................10

Determine where the Reader will be installed...................10

What Wiring do I need?..................................................13

Typical Installation Illustration...............................................16

Interface Connections for 115VAC unit..................................17

Interface Connections for 24VDC unit...................................18

Surge Module Installation Detail............................................19

Surge Module Replacement Instructions ...............................20

Connecting to the BA-220 ....................................................22

115VAC power input.......................................................22

24VDC power input........................................................22

Input/output connections.................................................23

Finishing the BA-220 Installation...........................................24

Mounting Angle....................................................................25

Powering up the BA-220 for the first time...............................25

LED Indicators.....................................................................26

Barcode label placement on vehicles ....................................28

General Specifications

INPUT POWER

For 115VAC input:

Voltage 100 -125VAC, 50 -60 Hz

Current draw typically 0.8Amps@120VAC

Power dissipation 40 Watts typical, 100 Watts maximum with

heater on

For 24VDC input:

Voltage 22 -30VDC

Current draw 2.5 Amps

Power dissipation 30 Watts typical, 60 Watts maximum with

heater on

CIRCUIT PROTECTION

For 115VAC input:

2.5A 250V fuselocated on mainboard

For 24VDC unit:

3A resettable PTC located on mainboard

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature –22°F to 130°F (-30°C to 55°C)

Relative Humidity 10% to 100% non-condensing

COMMUNICATIONS

RS232 serial port configured for 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit

Baud rate selectable 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400

USB Port -requires driver installation on computer

Wiegand 26 bit format

Timing of Wiegand signal is adjustable

General Specifications

READ TRIGGER

Continuous Scan

Loop Detector Input

OPTICAL

Reading area begins 24” from enclosure and extends out to 72”

The laser lines are vertical with a fan shaped read area.

Read area chart

in inches

above pavement.

This assumes that

the center of the

BA-220

DualBeam

window is 54”

above the

pavement.

Reading distance in inches from the body of the

BA-220 DualBeam. Barcodes will be read in zones A,

B, and C under normal conditions. Zone B coverage

is guaranteed in all reasonable driving conditions.

6 12 84 90 9660

48 66 7218 24 30 36 42 78

Basic Installation and Setup steps

1. Determine where the Reader will be installed

2. Run wiring to the mounting point for power & communications

3. Pour concrete pad for post mount

4. Secure mounting post and BA-220 DualBeam to the pad

5. Connect power & communications to the reader

6. Place decals on vehicles (the same side the reader will be on)

7. Turn Power Switch On

8. You're up & running

If the BA-220 DualBeam was not set up for your specific installation at

the Factory you will have to configure the Reader after it is mounted in

place. To do this refer to the Operation and Configuration Manual for

details.

Determine where the BA-220 DualBeam will be installed:

Overhead view of Installation

As shown in this figure, the reader should be located at least one car

length (plus a small gap) before the gate. It does not matter which

side of the road it is mounted on, as long as the vehicle decals are on

the same side. Always locate the reader and decals on the same

side of the car.

18’ to 25’

Approx 1

car length

BA-220 DualBeam

Determine where the BA-220 DualBeam will be

installed:

In this side view, the important dimension is the height of the reader

above the pavement. The general rule of thumb is for the bottom of

the reader to be 40” above the pavement where the vehicle tires are

located.

BAI offers a standard mounting post that is 34” high. It is intended to

be used on a 6” curb or concrete mounting pad for a total height of

40”. To fabricate a mounting post refer to the appendix for drawings.

The reader should be mounted close to the edge of the road or drive

without being in danger of collision with a vehicle. It has a 6 foot

reading distance which will extend out across the road or drive. Traffic

should not pass by closer than 2 feet from the reader. Protective

bollards or barriers around the BA-220 DualBeam is recommended.

Bottom of reader

shouldbeabout40”

above the

pavement

6’ read distance

BA-220 DualBeam

Determine where the BA-220 DualBeam will be

installed:

In some locations the vehicle drive is very wide, as shown in the

illustration above. In these cases, we recommend painting lane lines

or stripes to indicate where the vehicle must pass by in order to be

read by the BA-220 DualBeam.

6’ read distance

Automatic

Reader

Lane

What Wiring do I need?

For most applications, there are three basic ways to usethe BA-220

DualBeam Reader.

In this situation, the BA-220 DualBeam reader acts as the Access

Control. Barcode decal numbers are programmed into the reader and

set to grant or deny access based on the individual number. The

reader can be programmed via a laptop computer or an optional

modem tied into a phone line. When vehicles pass by the BA-220

DualBeam reads the barcode and checks to see if that number has

access. If access is granted the Good Read relay contact closes to

open the gate. If access is denied the gate does not open and an

optional No Read relay contact will close that can be connected to an

indicator or alarm to indicate that access is denied.

Wiring Needed:

•2 conductor 18 AWG from reader to gate operator

•3 conductor for AC power connection (follow local electrical codes)

•2 conductor 18 AWG for 24VDC power connection

Optional:

Shielded 3 conductor 18 AWG for connecting RS232 serial port of

reader to computer. Distance should not exceed 100 feet.

115VAC

24VDC

2 wires for relay contacts

♦BA-220 DualBeam reads the barcode and if Valid closes relay contacts to Open Gate

♦Up to 100,000 different label numbers can be programmed

♦Configure the BA-220 DualBeam with a Laptop Computer

♦Change access control database with Laptop

As a Stand Alone Access Control

Gate

What Wiring do I need?

In this situation the BA-220 DualBeam is connected to an external

Access Control panel by Wiegand communication. The barcode ID

numbers are programmed into the Access Control panel and set up to

have access granted or denied. When the vehicle pulls up to the

BA-220 DualBeam it reads the decal and transmits the number to the

Access Control panel, which checks the database for valid numbers. If

access is granted, the panel opens the gate.

Wiring Needed:

•Shielded 3 conductor 18 AWG from reader to access control panel

for Wiegand communication

•3 conductor for AC power connection (follow local electrical codes)

•2 conductor 18 AWG for 24VDC power connection

3 wires for Wiegand Signal

♦BA-220 DualBeam reads barcode decal and sends number to Access Panel

♦Panel determines if the decal number is Valid and controls gate

♦Configure BA-220 DualBeam with a Laptop Computer

♦Change access control database through the Access Control Panel

♦Works with any Access Control Panel with 26 bit Wiegand Interface

Reader connected to Access Control Panel

Access

Control

Panel

Gate

115VAC

24VDC

What Wiring do I need?Continued…

In this application the BA-220 DualBeam is connected to a Computer

Security System through an RS232 serial port. Barcode decal ID

numbers are programmed into the Computer Security system. When a

vehicle pulls up to the BA-220 DualBeam reader, it reads the decal

and transmits the number to the Security system. If valid, the Security

system opens the gate.

Power Input

For 115VAC -Three wires (Ground, Neutral, Hot) Refer to local

building code for requirements.

For 24VDC -Two wires (Ground and +24VDC) Recommend 18 AWG

Refer to local building code for requirements.

Communications

For RS232 interface -Three wires (Transmit, Receive, Ground)

Minimum 3 conductor shielded cable 18 AWG

For Wiegand interface -Three wires (Wiegand 0, Wiegand 1, Ground)

Minimum 3 conductor shielded cable 18 AWG

For Optional I/O

Good Read relay -Two wires 18 AWG

No Read relay -Two wires 18 AWG

Loop Detect -Two wires 18 AWG

3 wires for RS232 Signal

♦BA-220 DualBeam reads barcode decal and sends data to Computer System

♦Computer System determines if the number is Valid

♦Configure BA-220 DualBeam through the Computer System or Laptop

♦Change access control database through the Computer System

♦Works with any Computer System with RS232 or Wiegand Interface

Reader connected to Computer Security System

Computer

System

Gate

115VAC

24VDC

34"

40"

24"

35"

67"

Typical Installation Illustration

With a 34” mounting post, and a 6” curb, the BA-220 DualBeam (at

24” from the housing) can read barcode decals between 36” and 65”

above the pavement .

Connections for 115VAC unit

Heater and Fan

GND

Reset

Default Com

Serial

Communication

Connectors

DB9F

1. Straight

serial cable

connection.

2. Null modem

Power Switch

Power On

Indicator

(Orange)

Relays

Power Supply

+12VDC LED

(Yellow)

+5VDC LED

(Red)

-12VDC LED

(Green)

K1 -Loop Input

K2 -Heater

K3 -Good Read/

Open Gate

K4 -No Read/Alarm

Connect to AC power

Lower left mounting

screw

BA-SSM-115

Surge Module

Green

White

Black

Green

Black

White

Green

Hot

Neutral

Ground

Program

USB Connector (B)

+NO READ

-NO READ

+GOOD READ

-GOOD READ

+LOOP

-LOOP

+12VDC

GROUND

WIEGAND HOLD

GROUND

WIEGAND 1

WIEGAND 0

Terminal Block Connections

Isolated

Wiegand

Module

Gray

White

GreenBlue

Orange

Yellow

Common

Data 0

Data 1

Access

Panel

Connections for 24VDC unit

Heater and Fan

GND

Reset Switch

Default Com Switch

Serial

Communication

ConnectorsDB9F

1. Straight serial

cable

connection.

2. Null modem

serial

connection.

Power Switch

Power On

Indicator

(Orange)

Relays

Power Supply

+12VDC LED

(Yellow)

+5VDC LED

(Red)

-12VDC LED

(Green)

K1 -Loop Input

K2 -Heater

K3 -Good Read/

Open Gate

K4 -No Read/Alarm

Program Switch

USB Connector (B)

GROUND

NEUTRAL

LINE (HOT)

Power Connections

GROUND

+24VDC +NO READ

-NO READ

+GOOD READ

-GOOD READ

+LOOP

-LOOP

+12VDC

GROUND

WIEGAND HOLD

GROUND

WIEGAND 1

WIEGAND 0

Terminal Block Connections

Isolated

Wiegand

Module

Gray

White

GreenBlue

Orange

Yellow

Common

Data 0

Data 1

Access

Panel

Surge Module Installation Detail

Heater and Fan

GND

Connect to AC power

Lower left mounting

screw

BA-SSM-115

Surge Module

Green

White

Black

Green

Black

White

Green

Hot

Neutral

Ground

BA-220 Mainboard

Green

Gray

Yellow

Green

Yellow

Gray

Green

Ground

BA-SSM-RS232

Surge Module

Lower left mounting

screw

Connect to Computer

+NO READ

-NO READ

+GOOD READ

-GOOD READ

+LOOP

-LOOP

+12VDC

GROUND

WIEGAND HOLD

GROUND

WIEGAND 1

WIEGAND 0

Terminal Block Connections

Isolated

Wiegand

Module

Gray

White

GreenBlue

Orange

Yellow

Common

Data 0

Data 1

Access

Panel

Surge Module Replacement Instructions

Surge Protection modules from BAI are sacrificial -if a powerful surge

occurs they will open to protect the reader electronics. Surge

modules cannot be repaired, they can only be replaced.

Important Safety Note: Turn reader power off before installing surge

modules. 115VAC input readers must be turned off at the breaker

panel.

115VAC Surge module BA-SSM-115 (Black Case)

1. Turn reader power switch off. (for Safety, 115VAC input readers

must be turned off at the breaker panel)

2. Disconnect old surge module and retain for warranty validation.

3. One side of module has three wires 6” long. This must be wired to

the AC line from the circuit breaker with Black to HOT, White to

NEUTRAL, Green to GROUND.

4. Other side of module has four wires 4” long. These wires go to the

mainboard terminal block. The Green wire with the ring lug goes to

the lower left mounting screw for the mainboard. The Black wire

goes to HOT, White to NEUTRAL, Green to GROUND at TB1.

5. Once wiring is complete turn power on at breaker and then turn

reader power switch ON.

Isolated Wiegand module BA-Isolated Wiegand (Green Case)

1. Turn reader power switch off.

2. Disconnect old module and retain for warranty validation.

3. One side of module has three wires 6” long. This must be wired to

the Wiegand communication line from the access panel or

telephone entry system with White to WIEGAND 0, Gray to

WIEGAND 1 and Green to GROUND (Common).

4. Other side of module has three wires 4” long. These wires go to

the mainboard terminal block. The Orange wire goes to WIEGAND

1, Blue to WIEGAND 0 and Yellow to +12VDC at TB18.

5. Once wiring is complete turn reader power switch ON.

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