Balluff BIS C-87 Series Parts list manual

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BIS C-87
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Handheld Programmer
Technical Description, User's Guide

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1User instructions 4
1.1 CE Declaration of Conformity and user safety 4
1.2 Scope of delivery 4
1.3 About this manual 4
1.4 Structure of the manual 4
1.5 Typographical conventions 5
1.6 Symbols 5
1.7 Abbreviations 5
Safety 6
2.1 Proper use 6
2.2 General safety notes 6
2.3 Notes on using and returning rechargeable batteries 6
2.4 Meaning of the warning notes 6
Getting started 7
3.1 Battery operation 7
3.2 Overview of WORKABOUT PRO C 8
3.3 COLD RESET or battery replacement 10
3.4 Turning the Handheld Programmer on/off 10
3.5 Keyboard, display, and operating concept 10
3.6 Creating your own operating interface 10
3.7 Starting the RFID application 11
3.8 Operating menu overview 11
Basic knowledge 17
4.1 Function principle of identification systems 17
4.2 Product description 17
4.3 Control function 17
4.4 Data integrity 18
4.5 Files 18
4.6 Data carrier types 19
4.7 CRC check 19
Operation 20
5.1 Keyboard, display, and operating concept 20
5.2 Reading data carriers 21
5.3 Writing to data carriers 22
5.4 Editing data 23
5.5 Initializing data carriers 24
5.6 Lock 25
5.7 Working with files 26
5.8 Connecting the Handheld Programmer to a PC/laptop 27
Technical data 28
Appendix 30
Index 33

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1.1 CE Declaration of
Conformity and
user safety
1.2 Scope of delivery
1.3 About this
manual
1.4 Structure of the
manual
Declaration of Conformity
This product was developed and produced in compliance with applicable European
standards and directives.
Note
You can request a Declaration of Conformity separately.
For additional safety instructions, refer to the "Safety" section on page 6
Included in the scope of delivery:
BIS C-87_ Handheld Programmer–
BIS software CD–
AC adapter–
Operating instructions in printed form (GER/ENG)–
This manual describes operation of the BIS C-87_ Identification System together with the
"Workabout Pro" handheld computer made by PSION Teklogix GmbH
The present manual does not describe:
Startup, operation, and care of the "Workabout Pro" handheld computer,–
Installation and operation of accessories and expansion devices,–
Docking station and device interfaces.–
Refer to the manuals from PSION Teklogix GmbH on the enclosed CD for this information.
You can find the current documentation on the Internet at "http://www.psion-teklogix.com/".
The manual is organized so that the sections build on each other.
Section 2: Basic safety information.
Section 3: First steps (starting the software).
Section 4: Processing data carriers and using files.
Section 5: Connecting the Handheld Programmer to the PC.
Section 6: Technical data for the Identification System.
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1.5 Typographical
conventions
Enumerations
Actions
Cross-references
Buttons
Menu commands
Buttons
1.6 Symbols
1.7 Abbreviations
The following conventions are used in this manual:
Enumerations are shown as a list with an en-dash.
Entry 1,–
Entry 2.–
Action instructions are indicated by a preceding triangle. The result of an action is indicated by
an arrow.
Action instruction 1.►
Action result.⇒
Action instruction 2.►
Cross-references indicate where additional information on the topic can be found (e.g.: see
"Technical data" on page 28).
Buttons are set in square brackets, e.g. [Write].
Menu commands are joined with a greater than symbol, e.g. "Start > Programs" stands for the
menu command <Programs> from the start menu.
Keys are set in angle brackets, e.g. confirm by pressing <Enter>.
Attention!
This symbol indicates a safety instruction that absolutely must be followed.
Note, tip
This symbol indicates general notes.
BIS Balluff Identification System
CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check
EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
PC Personal Computer
RFID Radio Frequency Identification
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
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2.1 Proper use
2.2 General safety
notes
2.3 Notes on using
and returning
rechargeable
batteries
2.4 Meaning of the
warning notes
The BIS C-87_ Handheld Programmer is a component of the BIS C Identification System.
Within the Identification System it checks, corrects, or initializes data carriers.
The Handheld Programmer may be used only for this purpose in an industrial environment
corresponding to Class A of the EMC Law.
This description is valid for Handheld Programmers in the series BIS C-87_-1-008-….
Startup
Startup is to be performed only by trained specialists. Any damage resulting from unauthorized
manipulation or improper use voids the manufacturer's guarantee and warranty.
When starting up, observe the instructions in the manuals from PSION Teklogix GmbH.
The Handheld Programmer is to be operated only using the power supply approved for the
device (see "Technical data" on page 29).
Operation and testing
The operator is responsible for ensuring that locally applicable safety regulations are observed.
In the event of defects and non-correctable faults in the Identification System, take the system
out of service and secure it from unauthorized use.
Attention!
Improper use, charging, disposal, or replacement of the rechargeable battery may
result in an explosion! Replace the rechargeable batteries only with the same type or a
type recommended by the manufacturer.
Note
Every user is legally obligated by the German Battery Ordinance to return all regular or
rechargeable batteries that have been used or spent. Disposal with the household
waste is prohibited. Old batteries and rechargeable batteries can be returned without
charge at your municipal collection point and anywhere that batteries and rechargea-
ble batteries of the type in question are sold. You can also return the included batte-
ries to the following address (with sufficient postage) after using them:
Balluff GmbH, Schurwaldstraße 9, 73765 Neuhausen a.d.F., Germany
Attention!
Use only Balluff-approved power supplies.
Attention!
The pictogram used with the word "Attention" warns of a situation that could harm
someone's health or damage equipment. Failure to observe these warning notes
may result in injury or damage to equipment.
Always take the described measures to prevent hazardous situations.►
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3.1 Battery operation
Changing
rechargeable
batteries and
operating life
Charging
rechargeable
batteries
Note
The system components of the Handheld Programmer are powered by a 3.7 V
rechargeable battery pack (Li-Ion).
Please charge rechargeable batteries provided by Balluff before using them for the►
first time!
Fig. 3: Connecting the power supply – Charging the battery pack
A rechargeable battery with high capacity has a battery life of up to 48 hours after a full charge.
Prerequisite: 200 read/write operations, after 3 min. without being used, the device enters
Suspend Mode. Data in the Handheld Programmer are retained for at least 10 to 15 minutes
while the battery is being replaced.
Note
User data are saved by default in a RAM-based folder. The data in this RAM folder are
lost if the main battery pack and backup battery pack are completely drained or if the
device is restarted cold (see also "Cold Reset", Section 3.3 on page 10). The safest
place to store the data is an SD or MMC memory card (flash disk).
Attention!
Components can be damaged by using an incorrect charging current.
Use the docking station or the Balluff-recommended charger/power supply for►
charging the battery pack.
Insert the device into the docking station or connect the power supply►
Note
When using a docking station, an uncharged battery pack may be inserted. Then
simply dock the unit and turn it on.
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Getting started
3.2 Overview of
WORKABOUT
PRO C
BIS C-870-1-
008-X-000
BIS C-871-1-
008-X-000
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Fig. 4: Handheld Programmer BIS C-870-1-008-X-000
1Read/write head for BIS C data carriers with round coil Ø > 20 mm
2Active surface (underside)

Fig. 5: Handheld Programmer BIS C-871-1-008-X-000
1Read/write head for BIS C-15_-XX data carriers
2Active surface (frontside)
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BIS C-873-1-
008-X-000
BIS C-870-1-
008-X-002
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Fig. 6: Handheld Programmer BIS C-873-1-008-X-000
1Read/write head for BIS C data carriers with round coil Ø < 20 mm
Active surface (frontside)
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Fig. 7: Handheld Programmer BIS C-870-1-008-X-002
1Read/write head for BIS C data carriers with round coil Ø > 20 mm
2Barcode scanner
3Active surface (underside)
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3.3 COLD RESET or
battery
replacement
Saving your own
profile with "Total
Recall"
3.4 Turning the
Handheld
Programmer on/
off
Turning on
Turning off
3.5 Keyboard,
display, and
operating
concept
3.6 Creating your
own operating
interface
Note
Removing the battery pack or performing a cold reset will delete data, drivers, and
settings from the unit's RAM!
The "Total Recall" program can be used to save the personal profile so that it is
automatically loaded after a cold reset.
The "Total Recall" program is located in the "Control Panel" of the Workabout Pro.
To open the Control Panel: <Windows Start> - <Settings> - <Control Panel>.–
Double-click on the <Total Recall> program–
(or select it and in the upper left corner select <File> and <open>).
A new window opens; click <Next>; the following window opens:–
Change <Profile Name> to <BISM>.–
Change <Profile Type> to <AutoRestore for this device only>.–
Keep <Profile Location> (should be set to <Flash Disk>).–
Click on <Next>.–
<All Files> window opens. Do not change anything. Click on <Next>.–
<View Selections> window opens. Do not change anything. Click on <Next>.–
Click on <Backup>.–
In the <Perform the Operation> window click on <Finish1>.–
Requirements:
Supply voltage is present (battery pack inserted and charged, device is in the docking station–
or power supply is connected).
Attention!
This is a Class A product. When using this product indoors, the device may cause RF
interference, requiring the user to take appropriate measures.
Hold down►<Enter> for at least 1 second.
As soon as the LED flashes green, release the <ENTER> key again.
The start screen <Today> is displayed.⇒
Note
If the device was used previously, it can happen that it is in Suspend mode; pressing
<ENTER> reactivates the unit. The screen you were working in before the computer
switched to Suspend mode is displayed again.
– Suspend
Press►<FN> (blue) and then <ENTER> to shut off the WORKABOUT PRO
or
Select►"Shutdown > Suspend" from the start menu.
Familiarize yourself with the operating concept and characteristics of the WORKABOUT PRO.
The operating manual can be found on the included CD or on the Internet at: http://www.psion-
teklogix.com/
Note
The BALLUFF.dll was developed as an independent software for creating a custom
tailored operating interface, for the Handheld Programmer. The ordering code for this
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3.7 Starting the RFID
application
3.8 Operating menu
overview
"Settings" tab
On the Windows CE desktop, tap on►
"Start > Programs > BALLUFF RFID > BIS C RFID"
(depending on the Windows CE®version, tap on the four-color Windows®logo instead of
"Start"). (See Fig. 8) or,
Tap the►"BIS C RFID" shortcut on the desktop.
The⇒"BIS C RFID" application starts.
The start screen is displayed.⇒
Fig. 8: Windows CE desktop Fig. 9: Balluff application start screen
After the start screen, the "Settings" tab is displayed.
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The following settings can be made:
CodeTag type
Selection of the data carrier type. All or one particular data carrier type may be selected.
Default setting
BIS C-1xx-04 32-byte page size
BIS C-1xx-05
BIS C-1xx-11 64-byte page size
BIS C-1xx-32
BIS C-60R 001 1 byte
BIS C-60R 002 8 bytes
BIS C-60R 003 2 bytes
off --
Use CRC check
Use the CRC checksum. If the CRC data check is enabled, the validity of the data is ensured by
a CRC checksum (also refer to the "Data integrity" section in Section 4 "Basic knowledge",
starting on page 17).
If the CRC data check is not activated, the validity of the data is checked using a double read.
Sounds
Setting an audio signal for a read error ("on Error") or successful reading ("on Success").
Continuous read
Continuous read.
If this option is enabled, read requests are carried out automatically at the set interval.
[Open Reader]
Activating the read/write head.
The read/write head is activated with the settings made and the options are grayed out. The
label on the button changes to "Close Reader".
Go to the "RW Data" tab to perform read or write operations.
[Close Reader]
Deactivate the read/write head. The settings are enabled for editing.
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Supported data
carriers
"RW Data" tab
The following data carriers can be processed with the BIS C-870:
BIS C-104-xx BIS C-108-xx BIS C-117-xx
BIS C-128-xx BIS C-190-xx
A BIS C-871 is required to process the following data carriers:
BIS C-150-xx BIS C-151-xx
A BIS C-873 is required to process the following data carriers:
BIS C-100-xx BIS C-103-xx BIS C-105-xx
BIS C-121-xx BIS C-122-xx BIS C-130-xx
You can obtain more detailed information upon request.
Fig. 11: "RW Data" tab Fig. 12: "RW Data", operation successful
Operate
Status indicator:
Yellow flashing: Read/write head activated, waiting for data carrier.
Green: Read/write operation successfully finished.
Red: Read/write error occurred.
Type
Display of the data carrier type.
Address
Start address for reading or writing
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Editing data
Length
Number of bytes you want to read or write.
The number of bytes can be entered or set using the spin box.
Format (Char, Byte, Hex, Bin)
Selecting the display format for data.
The data that were read are displayed according to the selection made in the selection field.
[Read]
Starts a read operation, the status indicator flashes yellow and the button label changes to
"Stop" (cancel read operation).
[Write]
Starts a write operation, the status indicator flashes yellow and the button label changes to
"Stop" (cancel write operation).
[CRC Init]
Initializes a data carrier for using the CRC checksum.
The button is shown only if the "Use CRC Check" option is activated on the "Settings" tab.
[Clear]
Clears the data read so far from the display window.
Tap on a data line in the display window.►
The⇒"Edit data…" entry field opens.
The data can be changed using the⇒
keyboard.
Confirm the change with►[OK].
The entry field is closed, the chan-⇒
ged data are displayed on the "RW
Data" tab.
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"File Browser"
tab
"File Browser" can be used to load or save files.
Fig. 14: "File Browser" tab
[Open]
Opens the "Open file…" dialog.
A saved file can be selected and opened.
The data are displayed on the "RW Data" tab.
[Save]
Opens the "Save file as…" dialog.
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"About" tab Display of the software version and manufacturer information.
Fig. 15: "About" tab

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4.1 Function
principle of
identification
systems
4.2 Product
description
Creating your
own operating
interface
4.3 Control function
The portable BIS C Identification System is classified as a non-contacting system with read and
write function. This allows it to transport not only programmed information that is fixed in the
data carrier, but also to collect and pass on current information.
The main components of the portable BIS C Identification System are:
Handheld Programmer,–
Data carriers.–
The main areas of application are:
In production for controlling material flow (e.g. in model-specific processes, in workpiece–
transport with conveying systems, for acquiring safety-relevant data),
In tool coding and monitoring,–
In process equipment organization,–
In warehousing for monitoring stock movement and levels,–
In transporting and conveying,–
In waste disposal for quantity-based fee assessment.–
BIS C-87_ Handheld Programmer:
Plastic housing,–
Reading/writing using built-in antenna,–
Power for system components provided by 3.7 V lithium-ion battery pack,–
Editor function for editing data to be read or written,–
Saving/loading files.–
Note
The BALLUFF.dll was developed as an independent software for creating a custom
tailored operating interface, for the Handheld Programmer. The ordering code for this
application is available on demand.
The Handheld Programmer is the link between data carrier and controlling system. The
Handheld Programmer can be used to check, correct or initialize data carriers.
The data read on the equipment can be stored in the Handheld Programmer and sent at a later
time to the host system. Host systems may be the following:
A control computer (e.g. industrial PC),–
A PLC.–
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In order to ensure data integrity, data transfer between the data carrier and processor must be
monitored using a check procedure.
The factory default setting in the Handheld Programmer is for double reading with comparison.
Alternately the CRC_16 data check can be selected.
Here a check code is written to the data carrier that always allows the data to be checked for
integrity.
Which procedure should be used depends on how the Identification System is used.
Note
Mixed operation of both check procedures is not possible!
The following table provides an overview of the advantages of the respective check procedure.
CRC_16 data check Double reading
Data integrity even during the non-active
phase (data carrier outside the
read/write head zone).
No user bytes are sacrificed for storing a
check code.
Shorter read time – page is read once. Shorter write time – no check code is written.
Data read from a data carrier can be saved under a file name or saved files can be loaded.
Note
User data are saved by default in a RAM-based folder. The data in this RAM folder are
lost if the main battery pack and backup battery pack are fully drained or if the device
is restarted cold. The safest place to store the data is an SD or MMC memory card
(flash disk).
Start address of the data on the
data carrier
No. of bytes Data carrier data
4 bytes 4 bytes Max. 184 bytes
Example: Data carrier file starting at Address 75 with 16 bytes of data in ASCII format.
Data: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
Contents of data carrier file: 00750016ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
4.4 Data integrity
Data check
4.5 Files
File format
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4.6 Data carrier
types
4.7 CRC check
The following data carrier types are available for the BIS C-87_ Handheld Programmer. Depen-
ding on your selection, either all or only particular data carriers can be processed.
Data carrier Data
BIS C-1xx-04 511 bytes of user data (read/write), 32-byte page size (read-only).
BIS C-1xx-05 1023 bytes of user data (read/write), 32-byte page size (read-only).
BIS C-1xx-11 2047 bytes of user data (read/write), 64-byte page size (read-only)
BIS C-1xx-32 8192 bytes of user data (read/write), 64-byte page size (read-only)
The CRC check is a procedure for determining a check value for data in order to be able to
recognize transmission errors. If the CRC check is activated, an error message is sent when a
CRC error is detected.
Initializing
To use the CRC check, the data carriers must be initialized (see "Initializing data carriers" on
page 24).
If the data carrier does not contain the correct CRC when reading or writing, the Handheld
Programmer sends the error message 'CRC Error'.
Data carriers as shipped from the factory can be written immediately with a checksum, since all
data are set to 0.
Error message
If an error message is the result of a failed write job, the data carrier must be reinitialized to–
make it usable again.
If an error message is not the result of a failed write job, the one or more memory cells in the–
data carrier is likely defective. The data carrier must be replaced.
Checksum
The checksum is written to the data carrier as 2 bytes of information. 2 bytes per block are
sacrificed. This leaves 14 bytes per block available. The usable number of bytes can be found in
the following table.
Data carrier type Memory capacity Usable bytes for CRC_ 16
BIS C-1xx-04 511 bytes 450 bytes
BIS C-1xx-05 1023 bytes 930 bytes
BIS C-1xx-11 2047 bytes 1922 bytes
BIS C-1xx-32 8192 bytes 7936 bytes
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5.1 Keyboard,
display, and
operating
concept
Familiarize yourself with the operating concept and characteristics of the WORKABOUT PRO:
The operating manual can be found– on the included CD
Or on the Internet at:– http://www.psion-teklogix.com
Start Balluff RFID Reader.►
Make desired settings.►
Activate read/write head by tapping►
[Open reader].
The settings are grayed out and the⇒
button changes to [Close reader].
Fig. 16: "Settings" tab
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