Bai Ba-440 dualbeam Quick guide

OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION

MANUAL

Laser Barcode Reader

Model BA-440 DualBeam

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Access Co trol Optio s

revised 8/1/2009

800-528-9167

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FOREWORD

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

configure and operate the BA-440 DualBeam Barcode Reader.

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.

October 2009

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

Communicating with the BA-440 DualBeam Reader

Using Windows HyperTerminal...............................................5

How to Set Up the BA-440 DualBeam

The Factory Default Configuration .........................................11

Setting the Label Format ........................................................12

Using an Arming Trigger.........................................................12

Setting up Standalone operation ............................................14

Test Mode for Installation Assistance .....................................15

Configuration Commands

Configuration .........................................................................16

Send Configuration................................................................17

Barcode Label Format Commands

Label Format .........................................................................18

Facility Code Digits................................................................19

Site Code...............................................................................20

Facility Code Shift..................................................................20

Read Trigger Commands

Vehicle Detect Mode..............................................................21

Loop Delay Time....................................................................21

Laser Diode Saver.................................................................22

Wiegand Communication Port Commands

Wiegand Bits .........................................................................23

Wiegand No Read .................................................................23

Wiegand Pulse Width ............................................................23

Wiegand Pulse Interval..........................................................24

Standalone Access Control Commands

Verify Vehicle Number ...........................................................25

Facility Code..........................................................................25

Lowest Vehicle Number.........................................................26

Highest Vehicle Number ........................................................26

Standalone Access Control Commands continued...

Access ? ................................................................................27

Access Grant .........................................................................27

Access Deny..........................................................................27

Serial Communication Commands

Communication Baud Rate....................................................28

Good Read Message.............................................................28

No Read Message.................................................................29

Input/Output Commands

Good Read Pulse ..................................................................31

No Read Pulse ......................................................................31

Scan Detect Timeout .............................................................32

Miscellaneous Commands

Gain Control ..........................................................................33

Minimum Reads.....................................................................34

Echo ......................................................................................34

Time.......................................................................................34

Set Date.................................................................................35

Set Time ................................................................................35

Beeper Time ..........................................................................35

Diagnostic Commands

Transaction Log Status ..........................................................36

Transaction Log .....................................................................36

Erase Transaction Log...........................................................37

Status.....................................................................................37

Read Rate .............................................................................38

Hours .....................................................................................39

Diagnostic Log.......................................................................40

Communicating with the BA-440 DualBeam

To change the reader configuration or access the onboard diagnostics

a computer or laptop is needed that has a serial port or USB port and

runs a terminal emulator program.

For people using Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP there is a built in

terminal emulator called HyperTerminal that can be set up to

communicate with the BA-440 DualBeam. To set up HyperTerminal,

follow these steps:

Using Windows HyperTerminal

The Windows HyperTerminal program can be used with a desktop

computer or laptop to communicate with the BA-440 DualBeam

reader. To set up communications, you will need to:

1. Turn power on to the BA-440 DualBeam.

2. Connect a serial data cable (DB9 male to DB9 female) or a USB

cable between the computer and the BA-440 DualBeam.

3. When using the USB cable you must install drivers first. You

can obtain the drivers from the CD that shipped with the BA-440

DualBeam or online at www.barcode-automation.com.

To start HyperTerminal, double click on the Hypertrm.exe icon in the

HyperTerminal folder:

Using Windows HyperTerminal

continued…

The next screen is:

Enter a name for the new connection so that you can save the session

and start it up again easily. You can also choose an icon from those

displayed. When done, click on the OK button.

Using Windows HyperTerminal

continued…

Select the serial port you will

use on the desktop computer

or laptop and click OK. Note:

You must choose a serial port

when connecting to the reader

with a USB cable.

Do not choose a modem to

connect via serial port to the

BA-440 DualBeam.

Once that is done the

Port Settings menu

appears:

Using Windows HyperTerminal

continued…

Change Bits per

second to 9600

Change Flow

control to None

Click OK when finished. If the selected serial port on your computer is

not available or used by another device the following window will ap-

pear:

Using Windows HyperTerminal

continued…

Click OK to clear the window, then click once on the word File in the

upper left hand corner, then go down and click on Properties.

Using Windows HyperTerminal

continued…

Select a different Com port

and click OK.

Turn the BA-440 DualBeam reader on. If the communication

connection is correct, the power up message is displayed:

#Model BA-440 DualBeam

#Advanced Technology Barcode Reader

#Serial Number XXXXXXX-XX

#Firmware Version 0905291

#RAM Test Passed

#Motor Test Passed

If the message does not appear contact BAI Customer Service.

How to Set Up the BA-440 DualBeam

The BA-440 DualBeam Reader can be easily configured for many

different applications. When communicating with the unit remember

these general rules:

1. Commands can be upper or lower case

2. All commands end with a carriage return (Enter key)

3. Any changes made are automatically saved - there is no separate

save command

4. If a command is not entered properly the reader will respond with

an “invalid command” message

Before getting into specifics here is the factory default configuration:

Configuration for BA-440 DualBeam Barcode Reader

Serial Number XXXXXXX-XX

Gain Channel Both

Label Format BAI-10

Vehicle Detect Mode Scan

Wiegand Bits 26

Wiegand Pulse Width 7

Wiegand Pulse Interval 7

Verify Vehicle Number Off

Minimum Reads 1

Communication Baud Rate 9600

Communication Parameters N81

Good Read Message "~F ~L~r~n"

Scan Detect Timeout 1000 ms

Good Read Pulse 1000 ms

Beeper Time 200 ms

Facility Code Shift Off

This configuration is generally used for applications where the BA-440

DualBeam will read decals and transmit them to a security panel or

telephone entry system through the 26 bit Wiegand communication

port. If you have any questions contact BAI at 800-528-9167.

How to Set Up the BA-440 DualBeam

Setting the Label Format

In order to read barcode decals properly the BA-440 DualBeam must

be programmed for the correct format. Installations at new sites use

the BAI-10 format but when replacing an existing barcode scanner

you may need to configure the BA-440 DualBeam to read the older

BAI-8 or CB-6 label format. Note: the BA-440 DualBeam will not

read the AFC label format. Contact BAI at 800-528-9167 for

assistance in configuring your Reader.

Using an Arming Trigger with the BA-440 DualBeam

If desired, an arming signal can be connected to the BA-440

DualBeam through the Aux In- & Aux In+ terminals. This signal will

control when the reader will attempt to read vehicles, and can also

control when the laser is on. Using an external trigger, it is possible to

turn the laser off until the Aux In signal is detected by the reader.

Note: There is no requirement to have a Aux input. The BA-440

DualBeam will operate fine without one.

In this example, a Loop detector output is wired to the Aux input of the

reader. Usually the loop will be located directly in front of the reader

or just ahead of it as shown:

The loop detector connection to the BA-440 DualBeam must be the

Normally Open (NO) type. When the detector senses a vehicle is

present the connection should close.

BA-440 DualBeam Gate

Entry Lane

Loop

How to Set Up the BA-440 DualBeam

Activating the Aux Input

In addition to connecting the arming trigger to the Aux In- & Aux In+

terminals the Vehicle Detect Mode parameter must be changed from

Scan to Loop by typing vdm loop and press Enter. Some new

parameters will now appear in the configuration:

Laser Diode Saver Off - controls when the laser is on. When set to

OFF, the laser will be on constantly. If set to ON, the laser will only

turn on when the Aux In input is active. To change the setting type lds

on or lds off and press Enter.

Loop Delay Time 100 ms - this is a programmable delay that extends

the Aux In signal “on” time after the vehicle has cleared the loop. It is

useful when the arming loop is located ahead of the reader.

No Read Pulse 1000 ms - since the Aux In input lets the reader know

when a vehicle is present, the BA-440 DualBeam can now detect

whether or not a barcode was read. When a vehicle passes that does

not have a barcode the reader will close the Aux Out relay for 1000

ms (1 second), which can be connected to an alarm or indicator.

Wiegand No Read On - if a vehicle passes by without a barcode the

reader can send a special message out the Wiegand port to alert the

security panel or telephone entry system that no read has occurred.

This message is all zero’s and will be sent only if this parameter is set

ON. To change this setting, type wnr on or wnr off and press Enter.

If you have any questions about using a Loop or other vehicle

detection device with the BA-440 DualBeam contact BAI at 800-528-

9167.

How to Set Up the BA-440 DualBeam

Activating Standalone operation in the BA-440 DualBeam

Standalone mode allows the BA-440 DualBeam to control one gate

directly. The gate control relay output is a dry contact at the GdRead-

& GdRead+ terminals. NOTE: The only decal formats that are

supported in standalone mode are the BAI-8 and BAI-10. If you

are using CB-6 decals this mode will not function.

1. Start standalone mode by typing vvn on and pressing Enter.

2. Next, enter the Facility Code for the decals by typing fc XXX and

pressing Enter. (XXX is the decal Facility Code).

3. Set the Lowest Vehicle Number to be accepted by typing lvn

XXXXX and pressing Enter. (XXXXX is a number) You do not need

to use leading zero’s in the number.

4. Set the Highest Vehicle Number to be used by typing hvn XXXXX

and pressing Enter. (XXXXX is a number) You do not need to use

leading zero’s.

5. Check the Access Table by typing a? and pressing Enter. The

screen will display the number range and access status. Be sure

that access is granted for all the decals you want to enter.

6. Pass a valid decal by the reader. The audible signal sound beep

for approx 1/4 second if the decal was accepted.

7. To delete a number from the Access Table, type ad XXXXX and

press Enter. The XXXXX is the ID number.

8. To Grant Access to an ID number type ag XXXXX and press Enter.

XXXXX is the decal ID number.

NOTE: You can also grant or deny access in blocks. The commands

will be ad XXXXX - XXXXX or

ag XXXXX - XXXXX and press Enter.

Test Mode for Installation Assistance

The BA-440 DualBeam has a test mode that transmits an internally

generated test barcode. This mode is useful for verifying that

Wiegand communications connections are correct and the reader

electronics are operating properly. To access test mode, you will

need to:

1. Turn the Reader on

2. Connect using a laptop computer running a terminal program

3. Type the command test and press the Enter key. NOTE: If Vehicle

Detect Mode is set to LOOP, the Aux In signal must be active (on)

before the reader will operate. The reader will respond with:

test

Test Mode On

barcode on

Test mode 123 12345 14

These messages indicate that the reader is decoding and transmitting

test barcode number 123 12345 about once every second. On the

Wiegand port, the facility code is transmitted as 123 and the vehicle

ID code is 12345. You can check to see if this is the data received on

the other end of the Wiegand connection to verify that

communications are wired correctly.

To exit test mode, type test and press the Enter key again or simply

turn the barcode reader off. When you turn it back on it will boot up in

regular operating mode.

Configuration Commands

When using these commands, remember these points:

1. Commands may be entered in upper or lower case.

2. To execute a command always hit the <Enter> key.

3. The factory default option is shown in brackets [BAI-10].

Configuration

Command: CFG

Purpose: Displays the current configuration of the BA-440 DualBeam.

Options: none

Example: CFG

Result: Note: The actual configuration may be different

depending on how the BA-440 DualBeam is set.

Configuration for BA-440 DualBeam Barcode Reader

Serial Number XXXXXXX-XX

Gain Channel Both

Label Format BAI-10

Vehicle Detect Mode Scan

Wiegand Bits 26

Wiegand Pulse Width 7

Wiegand Pulse Interval 7

Verify Vehicle Number Off

Minimum Reads 1

Communication Baud Rate 9600

Communication Parameters N81

Good Read Message "~F ~L~r~n"

Scan Detect Timeout 1000 ms

Good Read Pulse 1000 ms

Beeper Time 200 ms

Facility Code Shift Off

Configuration Commands

Send Configuration

Command: SEND CFG

Purpose: transmits the current configuration data to the terminal in a

format that can be saved and uploaded back into the

reader.

Options: none

Example: SEND CFG

Result: Note: The actual configuration may be different

depending on how the BA-440 DualBeam is set.

#Configuration for BA-440 DualBeam Barcode Reader

#Serial Number 0903001-AA

GC Both

LF BAI-10

VDM Scan

WB 26

WPW 7

WPI 7

VVN Off

MR 1

CBR 9600

CP N81

GRM "~F ~L~r~n"

SDT 1000 ms

BT 200 ms

FCS Off

Barcode Label Format Commands

Label Format

Command: LF

Purpose: Set the barcode format to be read. The following formats

are available:

BAI-10 - 10 digit barcode used for new installations.

BAI-8 - 8 digit barcode used in many older installations.

CB-6 - 6 digit barcode used by Accu-Sort Model Auto/ID-24

scanners. Select this only when replacing Accu-Sort scan-

ners using the CB-6 format.

Options: [ BAI-10], BAI-8, CB-6

Example: LF BAI-8

Note: the BA-440 DualBeam does not support the old AFC decal

format.

Barcode Label Format Commands

Facility Code Digits

Command: FCD used in BAI-8 Label Format only.

Purpose: When reading BAI-8 barcodes, this sets the number of

digits on the decal that are used for the facility code. It is

necessary to select how many of the 8 digits are used for

the facility code.

Options: [2], 3

Example: FCD 3

Barcode Label Format Commands

Site Code

Command: SC

Purpose: Used in CB-6 label format only to set the site code that is

transmitted out the Wiegand port.

Options: [00]-4095

Example: SC 57

Facility Code Shift

Command: FCS

Purpose: Used in BAI-10 label format only to change a facility code

value on the barcode to a valid number that will be

transmitted out the Wiegand port. Up to 8 different facility

code values may be shifted to numbers between 0 and 255.

Options: ON, [OFF] FCS xxx>yyy

First turn the function on by typing FCS ON and hitting <enter>, then

type FCS, a space, the barcode facility code (xxx), a “>“ sign, the

desired facility code number for transmission (1-255), then the

<enter> key.

FCS 368>019

If a barcode with a facility code of 368 is read, the BA-440

will shift the facility code value to 019 and transmit the data

out all communication ports.

FCS 368>019 359>019

A barcode with facility code 368 or 359 will have the number

shifted to 019 and transmitted out all communication ports.

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