Honeywell PX4ie User manual

Applicator Interface Kit
For PX4ie, PX6ie
Installation Guide
PX4-6IE-APIBD-IG-1 Rev B
07/20

Applicator Interface Kit Installation Guide 1
Introduction
The installation guide describes the Applicator Interface kit for PX4ie and PX6ie
printers.
The guide also describe how to physically install and configure the Applicator
board in the printers.
Contents
• One Applicator interface board
• Two flat cables
• Two #T10 torx screw
• One #T20 torx screw
The only tools required for the installation are #T10 and #T20 Torx
screwdrivers and a small wrench.
Installing the Applicator Interface Kit
Follow the procedure to physically install the Applicator Interface board in the
printer.
Note: This procedure applies to both the PX4ie and PX6ie. For simplicity, the
PX4ie is depicted in the illustrations.
1. Turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.
2. Disconnect all communication cables.
3. Open the right-hand door.
Warning: The installation described in this section must only be
performed by an authorized service technician.
Honeywell assumes no responsibility for personal injury
or damage to the equipment if the installation is
performed by an unauthorized person.
Follow ESD
Procedures
Follow standard ESD guidelines to avoid damaging the equipment.
Caution: Before you begin, turn off the printer and disconnect the
power cord and communication cables.

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4. Remove the eight #T10 Torx screws that hold the left-hand cover.
5. Put the cover aside on a soft cloth or similar to avoid scratches.
6. Remove the one or two cover plates depending on how many interface
boards you are going to install. Each plate is held by two #T10 Torx screws.
Note: Applicator interface card must be installed in the innermost position.
7. Save the cover plate(s) for possible later use. Keep the screws.
Warning: The electronics compartment contains high voltage
components and wires. Do not open the electronics
compartment before the printer is safely disconnect from
any AC supply.
Screw
(8 places)
Inner cover plate
Outer cover plate

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8. Remove the #T20 Torx screw fitted on the hexagonal spacer at the center of
the CPU board. Keep the screw.
9. If necessary, reconfigure the interface board by fitting or removing circuits
and straps according to the descriptions of each board.
10. Attach the flat cable included in the kit to connector on the CPU board.
11. Insert the interface board with the component side facing right, as seen
from behind.
12. Installation of one board: Attach the interface board in the innermost slot
in the printer’s rear plate using the two screws left over when you removed
the original cover plate. Using the #T20 Torx screw you previously removed,
attach the interface board to the hexagonal spacer at the center of the CPU
board.
13. The kit contains two flat cables, one with two connectors for use with a
single interface board and one with three connectors for use with double
interface boards. Connect the appropriate flat cable to connector P1 on the
interface board.
#T10 Torx screw
(2+2)
Interface board
#T20 Torx Screw
Spacer
Connect to J17

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14. The flat cable should run as illustrated.
15. Put the cover back on the electronics compartment.
16. Connect the communication cables to the connectors on the printer’s rear
plate.
17. Connect the power cord and switch on the power.
18. In case the interface provides additional serial communication ports, enter
the Setup Mode to set the proper communication parameters for these
ports.
Remarks
• The left-hand slot is the slot closest to the center section.
• Always start by fitting an interface board in the left-hand slot.
CPU Board
Cable
Spacer (existing)
Inner Interface Board
Screw (existing)
Applicator Interface
RS-232/422/485

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Serial Interface
This chapter describes how to modify the interface board for RS-232
non-isolated (standard), RS-422 isolated/full duplex, or RS-485 isolated/half
duplex on the port and explains the configuration of the interface connector.
Install the jumpers and ICs on the board to configure it for the type of serial
communication you want to use.
Caution: When fitting driver circuit and straps before installing the
interface board, make sure that the circuit is not fitted
upside down (see front end markings in the illustration).
Also make sure that the “legs” of the circuit fit into the slots
in the socket and are not bent. Take ample precautions to
protect the board and circuits from electrostatic
discharges.
To configure the board as: Install these jumpers and ICs:
RS-232 1
2
Install a jumper on P3 so that the A is in the
middle of the jumper.
Install IC, 360-028-001 (MAX238) on SKT3
with pin 1 located where the arrow points to
SKT3 toward the bottom of the board.
RS-422 1
2
Install jumpers on P4 and P5.
Install IC, 360-027-001 (MAX1490), across
sockets SKT1 and SKT4 with pin 1 located
where the arrow is pointing to SKT1 towards
the bottom of the board.
RS-485 1
2
3
Install a jumper on P2.
(Optionally) Install a jumper on P5 if this
printer is going to be connected to the end of
the cable.
Install IC, 360-026-001 (MAX1480), across
SKT2 and SKT5 with pin 1 located where the
arrow is pointing to SKT2 towards the bottom
of the board.

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RS-232 Connector Configuration
RS-422 Connector Configuration
RS-232 Socket as
seen from the outside
DB-9
Socket Signal Meaning
1 External +5VDC max 500mA
(automatic switch off at overload,
short-circuit protected)
2 TXD Transmit data
3 RXD Receive data
4 DSR Data set ready
5 GND Ground
6 DTR Data terminal ready
7 CTS Clear to send
8 RTS Request to send
9 - Not used
RS-422 Socket as
seen from the outside
DB-9
Socket Signal Meaning
1 External +5VDC max 500mA
(automatic switch off at overload,
short-circuit protected) provided
strap is fitted on P3:A which spoils
the galvanical isolation
2 +TXD +Transmit data
3 +RXD +Receive data
4 -
5 GNDE Ground
6 -
7 -RXD -Receive data
8 -TXD -Transmit data
9 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

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RS-485 Connector Configuration
Note: The increased use of LAN networks has made the RS-485 interface
somewhat obsolete, because RS-485 requires a special communication
protocol and a dedicated wiring system limited to 1,200m (4000ft). We
only recommend RS-485 for existing applications and advice the
customer to consider a LAN network solution for new applications.
Applicator Interface
When the Applicator interface board is installed, upon boot up, the firmware will
detect it and the configurations and settings for the interface board will be
displayed on the LCD User interface and the printer web page.
The applicator interface supports applicator signals with 8 digital IN ports with
optocouplers, 8 digital Out ports with optocouplers, and 4 OUT ports with
relays.
The board has no straps or circuits to be fitted or removed. All signals are
available on a DB-44 pins socket.
The Applicator Interface board also provides an option of three port styles
(Z-style, S-style, I-style) and one External Error Port.
RS-485 Socket as
seen from the outside
DB-9
Socket Signal Meaning
1 External +5VDC max 500mA
(automatic switch off at overload,
short-circuit protected) provided
strap is fitted on P3:A which spoils
the galvanical isolation
2 +DATA
3 -
4 -
5 GNDE Ground
6 -
7 -
8 -DATA
9 -
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

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Applicator Interface IN Signals
The Applicator Interface supports 8 digital input ports with optocouplers. All in
signals are asserted by setting the pin LOW and de-asserted by setting the pin
HIGH.
IN Signals Specification
Simplified schematic of a digital IN port
IN Signals Connector Configuration
Signal Description Min. Typical Max.
Vin [High] Input Voltage High 10V 24V 40V
Vin [Low] Input Voltage Low -1V 0V 1V
Pin Signal Description
10 StartPrint_K Start print Anode Opto In Channel
40 StartPrint_A Start print Cathode Opto In Channel
26 Feed_A Feed Anode Opto In Channel
11 Feed_K Feed Cathode Opto In Channel
41 Pause_A Pause Anode Opto In Channel
27 Pause_K Pause Cathode Opto In Channel
12 Reprint_A Reprint Anode Opto In Channel
42 Reprint_K Reprint Cathode Opto In Channel
28 AppErr1_A Applicator Error 1 Anode Opto In Channel
13 APPErr1_K Applicator Error 1 Cathode Opto In Channel
43 AppErr2_A Applicator Error 2 Anode Opto In Channel
29 APPErr2_K Applicator Error 2 Cathode Opto In Channel
14 AppErr3_A Applicator Error 3 Anode Opto In Channel
44 APPErr3_K Applicator Error 3 Cathode Opto In Channel
GND
INA
INK

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Applicator Interface OUT Signals
The Applicator Interface supports 8 digital output port with optocoupler. There
are two methods to connect the output ports on the 44 pins D-Sub connector of
the Applicator Interface card, Active High or Active Low.
The recommended/default connection is Active Low, in accordance with
this user guide’s logic (Assert = LOW, De-assert = HIGH).
Active Low (Recommended)
Output level is V+ when de-asserted, Output level is V- when asserted.
Active High
Output level is V+ when asserted, Output level is V- when de-asserted.
30 RTWINEXT_K External input signal for Ready-to-work indicator
Anode Opto In Channel
15 RTWINEXT_A External input signal for Ready-to-work indicator
Cathode Opto In Channel
Pin Signal Description
Collector Pins:
6, 8, 20, 22, 24, 35, 37, 39
Emitter Pins:
5, 7, 9, 21, 23, 25, 36, 38
V+
V-
Output
R

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OUT Signals Specification
Simplified schematic of a digital IN port
OUT Signals Connector Configuration
Signal Description Max.
Vceo Collector-Emitter breakdown voltage 35V
Veco Emitter-Collector breakdown voltage 6V
Ic Collector Current 15mA
Pin Signal Description
20 RibbonLow_C Ribbon Low Collector Opto Out Channel
5 RibbonLow_E Ribbon Low Emitter Opto Out Channel
35 Error_C Error Collector Opto Out Channel
21 Error_E Error Emitter Opto Out Channel
6 EndPrint_C End Print Collector Opto Out Channel
36 EndPrint_E End Print Emitter Opto Out Channel
Collector Pins:
6, 8, 20, 22, 24, 35, 37, 39
Emitter Pins:
5, 7, 9, 21, 23, 25, 36, 38
V+
V-
Output
R
VCC
OUTc
OUTa

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Relay Out
The applicator card support 4 relay output ports. The relay of the OUT ports are
configured using the DC 5V and DC 24V settings. Relay 1 and Relay 3 are
configured by DC 5V setting and Relay 2 and Relay 4 are configured by DC 24V
setting. DC 5V and DC 24V settings are legacy applicator card settings, no
power is supplied by PX4IE/6IE applicator card. Any signals that are within the
max load breaking capacity of the relay can be connected to the relays.
Max AC Load Breaking Capacity
22 MediaOut_C Media Out Collector Opto Out Channel
7 MediaOut_E Media Out Emitter Opto Out Channel
37 RibbonOut_C Ribbon Out Collector Opto Out Channel
23 RibbonOut_E Ribbon Out Emitter Opto Out Channel
8 DataReady_C Data Ready Collector Opto Out Channel
38 DataReady_E Data Ready Emitter Opto Out Channel
24 VOID_C VOID Collector Opto Out Channel
9 VOID_E VOID Emitter Opto Out Channel
39 RTWOUTEXT_C External output signal for Ready-to-Work
Indicator Collector Opto Out Channel
25 RTWOUTEXT_E External output signal for Ready-to-Work
Indicator Emitter Opto Out Channel
Signal Description Max.
I Current 1A
Psw AC Switching power 100VA AC
Vsw AC Switching voltage 100V AC
Pin Signal Description

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Max DC Load Breaking Capacity
Connector Configuration
Pin Signal Description
16 REL1nc Relay 1 Normally Closed
1 REL1no Relay 1 Normally Open
31 REL1com Relay 1 Common
17 REL2nc Relay 2 Normally Closed
2 REL2no Relay 2 Normally Open
32 REL2com Relay 2 Common
18 REL3nc Relay 3 Normally Closed
3 REL3no Relay 3 Normally Open
33 REL3com Relay 3 Common
19 REL4nc Relay 4 Normally Closed
4 REL4no Relay 4Normally Open
34 REL4com Relay 4 Common
b: inductive load L/R=20 ms
DC Vo
l
tage
(VDC)
a: resistive load
100 30 40 50 20
0.1
0.1
a
b
1
DC Current
(A)
10

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Simplified schematics of a relay OUT port
Applicator Interface Port Functionality
The Applicator Interface port contains IN and OUT signals which can be read
and set by APIs provided by the printer. This interface can be used to coordinate
and control sequence of activities and actions taken between the printer and a
connected external applicator in a production environment. Signals that
activate or reprints a label to be printed, or signals of error events like media or
ribbon out allows an automated production line environment using a printer
and applicator.
Not all signals are available and supported by all the styles. Some port styles
may not support all the signals.
Configuring Applicator Port Settings
The applicator interface supports three different applicator modes:
• Z-Style: Choose this mode for a Zebra-type applicator.
• S-Style: Choose this mode for a Sato-type applicator.
• I-Style: This mode combines Z-Style or S-Style settings with the ability to
trigger external I/O systems via the External Error port.
You can configure applicator port settings from the web browser interface or in
Setup Mode through printer.
Web Browser Interface
1. Open a web browser on your PC.
2. In the address bar, type the IP address of your printer and press Enter. The
printer web page appears.
3. Click Login.
4. Type you Username and Password and then click Login. The default value
for Username is itadmin and the default value for Password is pass.
5. Click the Configure tab.
VCC
REL no
REL nc
REL com

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6. From the menu, click System Settings > Manage I/O.
7. Chose Enable from the drop down list for the Applicator.
8. From the menu, click Configure > Printing > Applicator. Choose desired
settings from the drop down lists.
Setting Description
Style I-Style, Z-Style, S-Style
Startprint Level or Pulse
Endprint Mode 0, Mode 1/Type3, Mode2/Type4, Mode3/Type
1, Mode 4/Type 2
Ribbon/Media Low Enables/disables the printer low ribbon alert message.
Enables/disables the printer low media alert message.
Reprint Enables/disables reprinting the last label sent to the
printer (by using the Reprint signal)
Error on Pause Enable this setting to set the “Service Required” signal
when the printer is paused. This setting is supported
by Z-Style only.
Error Port Enables/disables the printer external error port.
RTW Configures the Ready-to-Work indicator on the printer
front panel. Choose from:
• Mode 1 - Signal is asserted low when no events are active
in the System Health Monitor (SHM).
• Mode 2 - Signal is asserted low when the printer motor is
idle.
• Mode 3 - Signal is asserted low when the printer motor is
idle and no events are active in the SHM.
DC 5V Switches REL1com and REL3com between REL1nc,
REL1no, REL3nc and REL3no. Selecting Internal 5V
will switch REL1nc and REL3nc to REL1com and
REL3 com respectively. Selecting External 5V will
switch REL1no and REL3no to REL1com and
REL3com respectively.
Note: Users are not restricted to connect DC 5V to
these lines.

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9. Click Save. The settings are saved.
Setup Mode
Use the printer navigation buttons to view and change settings.
1. Press home button
2. Navigate Menu > Settings > System Settings > Manage I/O.
3. Choose Enable.
4. From the menu, select Menu > Settings > Printing > Applicator.
About Applicator Interface IN Signals
This section describes the INPUT signals.
Note: All IN signals are asserted low and de-asserted high.
DC 24V Switches REL2com and REL4com between REL2nc,
REL2no, REL4nc and REL4no. Selecting Internal 24V
will switch REL2nc and REL4nc to REL2com and
REL4 com respectively. Selecting External 24V will
switch REL2no and REL4no to REL2com and
REL4com respectively.
Note: Users are not restricted to connect DC 24V to
these lines.
Signal Description
Startprint Starts a print job. Choose either Level or Pulse.
• Level: The printer starts printing labels when the startprint
signal is asserted and continues printing until the signal is
de-asserted.
• Pulse: The printer prints one label when the startprint signal is
asserted. The startprint signal must be de-asserted and then
asserted to print the next label.
Feed Feeds a single label. Not supported by S-Style.
Pause Toggles between Pause mode and printing. Not
supported by S-Style.
Reprint Reprints the last valid label.
Apperr1 Applicator error 1.
Apperr2 Applicator error 2.
Setting Description

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About Applicator Interface OUT Signals
This section describes the Applicator OUT signals.
Note: Unless described otherwise, all OUT signals are asserted low and
de-asserted high.
Apperr3 Applicator error 3.
RTWINEXT External input signal which you can use to monitor the
operational status of the entire system.
Signal Description
Data Ready Asserted when the printer is ready to receive a startprint
signal and execute the current print job. De-asserted
when the print cycle ends. Not supported by S-Style.
Endprint Asserted during or after a print cycle. The endprint signal
also behaves differently depending on the applicator
port endprint mode. When the startprint signal is
received, the endprint signal may or may not be
asserted.
There are five options to choose from:
• Mode 0: Endprint signal is never asserted.
• Mode 1 (Z-Style)/Type 3 (S-Style): Asserted low during
print/feed cycle.
• Mode 2 (Z-Style)/Type 4 (S-Style): Asserted high during
print/feed cycle.
• Mode 3 (Z-Style)/Type 1 (S-Style): Asserted low for at least 20 ms
after print/feed cycle end.
• Mode 4 (Z-Style)/Type 2 (S-Style): Asserted high for at least 20
ms after print/feed cycle end.
Ribbon low Asserted when the ribbon roll diameter drops below a
predefined level. De-asserted while the roll diameter
remains above the predefined level.
Media low Asserted when the media roll diameter drops below a
predefined level. De-asserted while the media roll diameter
remains above the predefined level.
Media out Asserted when the printer is out of media. Activates an
SHM PaperOut event in the System Health Monitor
(SHM). De-asserted when the same event is deactivated.
Signal Description

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Ribbon out Asserted when the printer is out of ribbon. Activates an
SHM RibbonOut event in the System Health Monitor
(SHM). De-asserted when the same event is deactivated.
RFIDTagError Asserted when an error related to the RFID tag is occurred
during print job and voids the labels. De-asserted when the
printer attempts to reprint the problematic label.
Unsuccessful reprint will re-assert RFIDTagError signal and
an error is reported to System Health Monitor (SHM).
RTWOUTEXT External output signal for the Ready-to-Work indicator.
Behavior depends on the current setup. Signal may be
asserted when there are no active events in the System
Health Monitor (SHM), when the printer motor is idle, or
both. This signal is inactive when the Error Port option is
disabled.
SERVICEREQ
(Service
Required)
Asserted low when an event in the System Health
Monitor (SHM) is activated. De-asserted when no events
are active in the SHM. Supported only by I-Style.
A “service required” event is also activated when the
Error Port is enabled and any applicator errors is
detected. This signal is also asserted when the Error on
Pause option is enabled.
Signal Description

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Programming Applications for the printer
The printer includes Honeywell Fingerprint, a programming language that
resides on the printer. Fingerprint is an easy-to-use programming tool for label
formatting and printer customization.
Fingerprint also includes a slave protocol, Honeywell Direct Protocol, which
allows layouts and variable data to be downloaded from a host and combine
into labels, tickets, and tags with a minimum of programming. Honeywell Direct
Protocol also includes a versatile error handler and a flexible counter function.
Fingerprint Commands for the printer
The ON PORTIN, PORTIN, PORTOUT, and ON PORTOUT Fingerprint commands
support applicator functionality for the printer. These commands are functional
when the printer applicator port status is enabled. This section includes basic
information for each of these commands. For more information, see the
Fingerprint Command reference manual.
ON PORTIN
This command allows a Fingerprint application to detect in signals. If a
particular in signal is asserted, the application moves to the subroutine
responsible for carrying out tasks related to that in signal. One command is
available for detection of each of the 8 in signals.
Note: This command is not supported by the Direct Protocol.
Example:
• ON PORTIN.STARTPRINT GOSUB nnn
PORTIN
This command is a version of the PORTIN(PORT) command and checks the
current state of a specified signal. This command returns -1 if the signal is
asserted, or 0 if the signal is de-asserted.
Note: This command is supported by Fingerprint and Direct Protocol.
Example:
• PORTIN.STARTPRINT
or
• PORTIN.RIBBONLOW

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PORTOUT
Supports manually modifying the dataready signal. PORTOUT is not allowed
when the applicator port style is set to S-Style.
Note: This command is not supported by Direct Protocol.
Example:
• PORTOUT.DATAREADY ON
• PORTOUT DATAREADY OFF
Where ON asserts the dataready signal low and OFF de-asserts the dataready
signal high.
ON PORTOUT
This command allows a Fingerprint application to detect when out signals have
been reset to default values. The command moves to a specified subroutine
whenever the applicator port status is enabled, and whenever the applicator
port style is changed.
Example:
• ON PORTOUT.RESET GOSUB nnn
Fingerprint and Applicator Signals
When you use Fingerprint, all in signals and the Dataready out signal are
handled by Fingerprint. Other out signals are handled by firmware.
Feed
When the Feed in signal is received, the application moves to a specified
subroutine that feeds labels until the Feed in signal is de-asserted.
Example
• 10 ON PORTIN.FEED GOSUB 200
...
200 FORMFEED
210 RETURN
Pause
When the Pause in signal is received, the application moves to a specified
subroutine that finishes the current print job and then places the printer in
pause mode.
Example