HandHeld SV series User manual

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User’sGuide
QuickCheck®SVSeries
BarCodeScanner/Verifier

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmfulinterference, and
(2)this device mustaccept any interference received,includinginterferencethat
may cause undesired operation.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
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to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
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cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
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which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
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measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
SV Series Use with UL-listed Equipment
The SV Series should be used only with printers, applicators, conveyors, etc.
that are UL listed.
Cautions
• Never stare directly into the laser beam.
• Never stare directly at a reflected image of the laser beam.
• Avoid exposure to the laser beam.
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Laser Beam
The laser beam may be on at any time the Power/Sync LED is illuminated.

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Chapter 1 - Quick Check SV Series
Introduction........................................................................... 1-1
SV Series Model Specifications .......................................... 1-2
ScanView Software .............................................................. 1-2
Chapter 2 - Control Panel
Reset Button.......................................................................... 2-1
Turn Off Laser Beam..................................................... 2-1
Perform Calibration........................................................ 2-1
Reset Ports...................................................................... 2-1
I/O Connector ...................................................................... 2-1
+ 5 VDC Power Input........................................................... 2-2
Sync Inputs ........................................................................... 2-2
Edge Sync Mode............................................................ 2-3
Envelope Sync Mode ..................................................... 2-3
Communication Sync Commands ........................................ 2-4
Output Ports.......................................................................... 2-4
System Displays.................................................................... 2-4
Power/Sync LED............................................................ 2-4
Calibration LED............................................................. 2-4
Read LED....................................................................... 2-5
Indicator LEDs 1 and 2.................................................. 2-5
Chapter 3 - Serial Port Connector
Serial Port Specifications...................................................... 3-1
Serial Port Pin-out................................................................. 3-1
Serial Port Transmission Format.......................................... 3-1
Chapter 4 - ScanView Installation and Setup
Introduction........................................................................... 4-1
System Requirements ........................................................... 4-1
ScanView Software Installation ........................................... 4-1
PC Communication Port Setup............................................. 4-2
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Software Operation Warnings .............................................. 4-3
Title Bar – Screen Display.................................................... 4-3
Menu Bar – Screen Display.................................................. 4-3
File Menu....................................................................... 4-3
Setup Menu .................................................................... 4-3
Advanced Menu............................................................. 4-5
Support Menu................................................................. 4-5
About (Menu Item) ........................................................ 4-5
Speed Button Bar – Screen Display...................................... 4-6
Modes Of Operation............................................................. 4-7
Analysis Screens................................................................... 4-8
Color Coding ...................................................................... 4-11
SVScanner/Verifier Setup Procedure................................. 4-13
Chapter 5 - Scanner Setup
Scanner Positioning.............................................................. 5-1
Bar Code Travel Direction.................................................... 5-2
Bar Code Travel Speed Considerations ......................... 5-2
Picket Fence Direction................................................... 5-3
Picket Fence Bar Code Positioning Specifications:....... 5-3
Ladder Direction ............................................................ 5-3
Setting Ladder Mode Scanning Length Using ScanView
Software ......................................................................... 5-4
Calibration ............................................................................ 5-4
Adjusting Scanner Gain and Offset...................................... 5-5
Chapter 6 - SV Command Language
Introduction........................................................................... 6-1
Data Match Commands – B.................................................. 6-1
Relationship Between ~BC and ~Br Commands ................. 6-5
Diagnostic Commands - D.................................................. 6-5
Hardware Configuration Commands - H............................ 6-6
Label Setup Commands - L.............................................. 6-11
Output Mode Selection Commands - O............................ 6-16
Output Port Setup Commands - P..................................... 6-17
System Control Commands - S ........................................ 6-23

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Output Interface Modes Descriptions.................................6-24
Mode 00 (~LV00).........................................................6-24
Mode 01 (~LV01).........................................................6-25
Mode 02 (~LV02).........................................................6-27
Mode 03 (~LV03).........................................................6-30
Mode 12 (~LV12).........................................................6-30
Mode 16 (~LV16).........................................................6-33
Mode 17 (~LV17).........................................................6-36
Mode 18 (~LV18).........................................................6-39
Mode 19 (~LV19).........................................................6-43
Chapter 7 - ANSI Parameter Grade Thresholds
Chapter 8 - Product Specifications
Scanning Performance–SV Series Model ......................8-2
Scanner Options .............................................................8-2
Sync................................................................................8-2
Outputs ...........................................................................8-2
Symbologies...................................................................8-3
Operation Modes...................................................................8-3
Sync Mode – Moving Bar Codes ...................................8-3
Sync Mode – Stationary Bar Codes ...............................8-3
No Sync – Free Scan Operation.....................................8-4
Parameters Analyzed ............................................................8-4
Chapter 9 - Maintenance/Customer Support
Maintenance..........................................................................9-1
Cleaning..........................................................................9-1
Product Service and Repair...................................................9-1
Online Product Service and Repair Assistance..............9-2
Technical Assistance.............................................................9-2
Online Technical Assistance ..........................................9-2
Limited Warranty..................................................................9-3

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QuickCheckSVSeries
Introduction
The Hand Held Products SV Series of Scanner/Verifiers is a universal system
component that analyzes linear bar code print quality, checks encoded data, and
detects system failures. In its basic mode of operation, an SV unit acts similar to
a normal fixed position scanner by automatically decoding bar codes as they
pass through its laser beam. Additional capabilities, such as performing bar
code verification and operating in synchronous modes make the SV Series
unique.
The SV Series combines state-of-the-art digital signal processor (DSP)
technology, a proprietary high-speed moving beam laser scanner with unique
analog output capability, and flexible I/O and communications capability. This
powerful architecture makes an SV unit an economical Quality Assurance tool
for practically any bar code print, application, or conveyance system.
The SV Series performs practically every accepted method of bar code
verification–ANSImethod, traditionalmethod, encodeddata formatchecks, and
laser scanning type analyses. These wide-ranging analysis parameters can be
used to measure bar code quality and detect failure mechanisms for any print
technology.
Bar code quality and encoded data information can be reported through the
serial communications port for each code analyzed, so accountability for all
printed bar codes is possible.
An SV Unit’s I/O consists of five programmable output ports, two programmable
display LED’s, and a sync input (with two interface circuit choices). This allows
the unit to be used as a local controller for pausing printers, activating lights,
gating conveyors, etc.
TheSV Seriesis available indifferent models. All modelsoperate identically, but
the scanner parameters, such as scans per second and focus distance, are
different.

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SV Series Model Specifications
Contact Hand Held Products Technical Support for information on custom and
other models.
ScanView Software
The recommended setup tool for the SV Series is Hand Held Products’
ScanView Windows®-based software. This program makes SV setup simple via
menus, plus it offers real time monitoring of bar codes being analyzed. This
program is available from Hand Held Products and authorized Hand Held
Products re-sellers. ScanView can be used to program the SV Series via serial
communication using SV download language. Refer to Chapter 6.
SV100 SV100HD SV100C SV200-1 SV200-2
Analyses/
sec 100 100 100 200 200
Scan
Width 6” (152mm) 4.5” (114mm) 10.5” (267mm) 2.5” (63.5mm) 1.75” (44mm)
Focus
Distance 8” (203mm) 6” (152mm) 15” (381mm) 8” (203mm) 6” (152mm)
X dim
(min) .0067” (.17mm) .005” (.127mm) .013” (.33mm) .0067” (.17mm) .005” (.127mm)

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ControlPanel
Thecontrol paneldisplays the resetbutton, I/Oconnector, systemLEDs, andthe
serial port connector.
Reset Button
The Reset button is multifunctional. It may be used to turn off the laser beam,
perform calibration, and reset the ports.
Turn Off Laser Beam
The laser beam may be turned off (therefore turning off the SV unit’s operation)
by holding down the Reset button for a few seconds until the beam turns off.
Pressing the Reset button again will begin normal operation.
Note: There are some modes of operation when the laser beam is on only
during specific scanning times. (See the ~SA command (page 6-23) in
Chapter 6, SV Command Language .) Using the Reset Button for turning
off the system is not recommended in these modes.
Perform Calibration
The reset button is used in the calibration procedures. See "Calibration" on
page 5-4 for details.
Reset Ports
Pressing the Reset button will reset ports to their inactive states. This is useful
in systems where the SV unit is holding a printer in PAUSE mode and the user
desires to clear the pause condition. See "Output Ports" on page 2-4 for details.
I/O Connector
The I/O connector is used for all power and field interconnections. The
connector is a DB 15 male. Pin-outs are shown below:
1 - Isolated synchronization input (+)
2 - Isolated synchronization input (-)
3 - GND
4 - Switch synchronization input
5 - Output 1
6 - Output 2
7 - Output 3
8 - Output 4

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9 - Reserved
10 - Reserved
11 - GND
12 - +5 VDC power in
13 - Power GND
14 - GND
15 - Output 5
+ 5 VDC Power Input
The SV Series requires + 5 Volts DC, +/- 0.25 Volt. Maximum current
consumption is 1 amp. The voltage input must be connected to pin 12 and the
ground input should be connected to pin 13 on the I/O connector.
The alternate ground pins (3, 11, and 14) may be used for power ground or for
connecting the ground(s) of an external device(s) (such as presence sensors)
that may be powered from a different source than the verifier power input.
Sync Inputs
Utilizing a sync signal is recommended for all applications using hardware (as
opposed to communication) interfaces. (See "SV Command Language" on
page 6-1.) A sync signal is usedto synchronize the SV Series to an object, label,
etc. that contains the bar code(s) being analyzed as it passes through the laser
beam. The SV Series should be programmed for the number of bar codes
expected per sync interval. This ensures a robust system that can report all
undetectable bar codes due to printer failure, missing labels, etc., along with
quality and data information on bar codes that are fully or partially decoded.
Two hardware sync inputs are available. Pin 4 is designed to be used with TTL
or open collector inputs. Pins 1 and 2 form a ground isolated input designed to
be used with systems that need separate grounds than the verifier and/or output
a higher voltage level than TTL.
Sync inputs are also available via serial communications.
Hardware sync operation is very flexible due to programmable options. Two
sync modes, edge and envelope, are available. Signal input polarity is also user
programmable.
Please see "SV Command Language" on page 6-1 for more information on the
use of these sync modes.

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Edge Sync Mode
This mode senses a signal transition level of a sync signal as shown below.
The illustration above shows the sync operation of an SV unit programmed to
sense the rising edge of a sync signal in edge mode. Each time a rising edge is
sensed, the SV unit does the following:
1. It verifies that at least the number of bar codes expected (programmed)
since receiving the last sync input have been fully decoded. If not, a No
Read condition is internally set for possible reporting through communication
or output activation.
2. It begins a new interval, counting the bar codes analyzed until the next sync
input is received.
3. A serial communication report is transmitted and an output port is updated
per its programmed function each time a bar code is analyzed.
Envelope Sync Mode
This mode senses two transitions (leading and trailing) of the sync signal to
determine when to begin and end the period for determining missing bar codes:
The illustration above shows the sync operation of an SV unit programmed to
sense the rising voltage edge as the start of a sync period. The SV unit operates
in this mode as follows:
1. Upon receipt of the starting edge of a sync signal, the unit begins counting
the bar codes being scanned and analyzed.
2. A serial communication report is transmitted, and an output port is updated
per its programmed function each time a bar code is analyzed.
Sync sensed here
Sync period starts here
Sync periodends here

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3. Counting ceases upon receipt of the trailing edge of a sync signal. The SV
Series determines that at least the number of bar codes expected
(programmed) during the sync period have been fully decoded. If not, an
internal No Read condition is set for possible reporting through
communication or output activation.
4. The SV unit then waits for the next leading edge of a sync signal to begin
counting codes being scanned and analyzed.
Note: For best performance in either sync mode, mount the SV unit in a location
where a bar code is not in the laser beam when an active edge signal is
received.
Communication Sync Commands
Sync operation can be accomplished through serial communications. Please
see these commands in the SV Command Language Section – System Control
Commands (Chapter 6).
Output Ports
Five programmable output ports are available on I/O connector pins 5, 6, 7, 8,
and 15. Eachport canbe programmedto activate on practically anycombination
of data and analysis parameters (including “good codes”) analyzed by the SV
Series. Port activation logic and parameters are programmed via the output
interface modes and associated commands. See the "Output Mode Selection
Commands - O" on page 6-16 for details.
Each port’s output is an open drain FET (field effect transistor). Therefore, the
port can either be “ON” (sinking current) or “OFF” (no current/open circuit). The
active polarity determines whether the port is “ON” or “OFF” while active. This
type of output circuit is used because it is flexible for field connections.
System Displays
Five LEDs are included on the SV Series back panel.
Power/Sync LED
This LED is illuminated green whenever power is applied to the SV Series. Upon
receipt of any sync input (hardware or serial communications), the LED blinks
yellow for approximately 100 milliseconds.
Calibration LED
This yellow LED indicates calibration status. Please refer to "Calibration" on
page 5-4 for details.

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Read LED
This green LED is illuminated whenever a bar code is being fully decoded.
Indicator LEDs 1 and 2
The two green indicator LEDs are user programmable exactly like the five output
ports. Their functions are intended for use as indicators for specific analysis
results.
A common example is programming LED 1 to illuminate in latch mode whenever
a symbol quality error is detected, while programming LED 2 to illuminate in latch
mode whenever a No Read error is detected.

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SerialPortConnector
The serial port connector is used to interface the SV Series with devices
incorporating RS-232C signal levels. The connector is a DB 9 male.
The serial port can be used for reporting bar code analysis results to a host and
receiving SV Command Language instruction from a host.
Serial Port Specifications
• Baud rate: programmable between 9600 and 115200 baud
• Protocol: Echo back
• Data: 8 bit, no parity, 2 stop bits
• RS-232C compatible
Serial Port Pin-out
Serial Port Transmission Format
The following data transmission format is standard in the SV Series. This is the
format used by ScanView software for setup and monitoring of SV Series data.
All parameters analyzed for each bar code scanned are transmitted in the
following order:
YabbccddeeffgghhiijjkklmmnoopqqrsstttuuvwwwxxxxxxxxyyMNzzzzAAAABBB
CCCDDDEEFFGHHIIJJOKLL[bar code data chars]Z
Charactersdesignated ‘a’through‘O’representvaluesforParameters analyzed,
which are described below. For more parameter details, see "Parameters
Analyzed" on page 8-4.
Pin Function
2 Receive Data (RXD)
3 Transmit Data (TXD)
4 Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
5 Ground
7 Request to Send (RTS)
8 Clear to Send (CTS)

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Legal values for each parameter are:
Pos Chars Parameters
Y11CR (carriage return) character indicates
start of transmit: ctrl-M; 0x0D
a21
P=PASS Ref Decode, F=FAIL per Ref
Decode algorithm. P and F are a majority
decision over all scans.
b32
00-9A (0-100); Decodability calc. avg.
over all decoded scans
c52
00-9A; Modulation calc. avg. over all
decoded scans
d72
0-9A; Defects calc. avg. over all decoded
scans
e92
00-9A; Edge Contrast calc. avg. over all
decoded scans
f112
0-9A; Rmin/Rmax calc. avg. over all
decoded scans
g132
00-9A; SymbolContrast calc. avg. over all
decoded scans
h152
00-9A; PCS calc. avg. over all decoded
scans
i172
00-9A; R(white) calc. avg. over all
decoded scans
j192
00-9A; R(black) calc. avg. over all
decoded scans
k212
00-99; Ratio calc. avg. over all decoded
scans. Example: 29 represents a ratio of
2.9
l231
+ or - indicating sign of avg. bar deviation
calculation.
m242
Bar deviation calculation averaged over all
decoded scans. Units are % of X. Value:
00-9A (signify 0 – 100)
n261
+ or - indicating sign of avg. min. bar
deviation calculation. + indicates
overprinting, - indicates underprinting.
o272
Minimum bar deviation calculation
averaged over all decoded scans. Units
are in % of X. Value: 00-9A (signify 0 –100)
p291
+ or - indicating sign of avg. max. bar
deviation calculation. + indicates
overprinting, - indicates underprinting.

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q302
Maximum bar deviation calculation
averaged over all decoded scans. Units
are in % of X. Value: 00-9A (signify 0 – 100)
r321
One character: Pass(1) or Fail(0). Quiet
Zone. This is a programmable decision
over all decoded scans.
s332
00-9A; Percent decode calc. avg. over all
decoded scans
t353
Absolute X dimension in 0.1 mil (.0001
inch) resolution. Example: a value of 120
represents a 12 mil X dimension.
u382
Overall ANSI method symbol grade
(numeric) Ave over all decoded scans.
Example: 26 = 2.6
v401
Bar code decoding direction: Forwards(0)
or Backwards(1)
w413000-999;Calculatedsymbologymodcheck
value, Code 93 mod check C
x448
8 hex digits; Self check value.
y* 52 2
Two digit number identifies the symbology.
See Symbology Identifier Table on page 3-
4for details.
M* 54 1
Digit: 0 = no error, 3 = symbology mod
check error, 4 = subsymbology mod check
error, 1, 2, 6 , or 7 = partial decode error
N551
Digit; 0 = no error, 4 = data match field
lengtherror,5=datamatchandDecrement
error, 6 = data match and increment error,
7 = decrement error, 8 =increment error, 9
= data match error
z564
Four digit number indicates bar code
horizontal position.
A604Four digit number indicates bar code
vertical position.
B643Three digit number shows good scans-on-
code. (00-9A)
C673Three digit number shows total scans-on-
code.
D703000-999; Good Quiet Zones (scans)
E732Two digit number shows Lead QZ. Units:
.1X (00-9A)
F752
Two digit number shows Trail QZ. Units:
.1X (00-9A)
Pos Chars Parameters

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y* - The symbology identifiers use groups of numbers to identify each
symbology. The range of possible values could potentially span 100 for each
symbology category. The Symbology Identifier Table lists each identifier group
with the corresponding symbology.
*A no read condition is indicated by all four bytes yy, M and N set to 0 in a
transmission. All other data is therefore not valid.
See the ~OS# command (page 6-17) for other transmission data formats.
Symbology Identifier Table
G771One digit number: ‘0’ (off), ‘1’ (on). Sync
state.
H782Two: Units of X dimension times 10.
I802
Two digits; Percent of good global
thresholds. (00-9A)
J822
Two digits; Calculated application
checksum value or Code 93 mod check K
O841
One digit; indicates the subsymbology
enabledin theyfield of~LFxycommandfor
this symbol. A value of 0 indicates no
subsymbology check is enabled.
K851One digits; Dummy value for expansion
L862
Two digits; Dummy value for expansion
[chars] 88 ... Bar code data characters (variable length).
Zlast1
LF(line feed) character indicates end of
transmit; ctrl-J; 0x0A.
Identifiers Symbology Category
02 I 2 of 5
03 Code 128
04 Code 93
05 Code 3 of 9
06 Codabar
11 UPC-A
15 UPC-A w/add-on (2)
19 UPC-A w/add-on (5)
12 EAN-13
16 EAN-13 w/add-on (2)
20 EAN-13 w/add-on (5)
Pos Chars Parameters