Leuze electronic VisionREADER 2300 Parts list manual

Leuze electronic
VisionREADER 2300
with integrated Decoder
Technical Description

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Leuze electronic Table of contents
1 General Information ........................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Explanation of Symbols .......................................................................................................4
1.2 Declaration of Conformity ....................................................................................................4
2 Safety Notices .................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Safety Standards ................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Intended Use........................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Working Safely..................................................................................................................... 6
3 Description ......................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 The Code Readers VR 2300................................................................................................ 7
3.2 Standalone operation........................................................................................................... 7
4 Specifications..................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 General Specifications VR 2300 .......................................................................................... 8
4.2 LED indicators...................................................................................................................... 8
4.3 Dimensioned drawings.........................................................................................................9
4.4 Optical Data ....................................................................................................................... 10
4.4.1 Type overview.............................................................................................................................. 10
4.4.2 Optics variants and reading fields................................................................................................ 10
5 Accessories / Order Designation ................................................................................... 13
5.1 Accessories........................................................................................................................ 13
5.1.1 Connector units............................................................................................................................ 13
5.1.2 Fastening Accessories................................................................................................................. 15
5.1.3 Connection cable......................................................................................................................... 15
6 Installation ........................................................................................................................ 16
6.1 Storage, Transportation ..................................................................................................... 16
6.2 Mounting ............................................................................................................................ 17
6.2.1 Device Arrangement.................................................................................................................... 18
6.3 Connection......................................................................................................................... 19
6.3.1 Connection VR 2300.................................................................................................................... 19
6.3.2 Connection of switching inputs and outputs ................................................................................ 21
6.3.3 Wire Lengths and Shielding......................................................................................................... 22
6.4 Disassembling, Packing, Disposing ................................................................................... 22
7 Commissioning ................................................................................................................ 23
7.1 Measures to be performed prior to the first commissioning ............................................... 23
7.2 Function Test ..................................................................................................................... 23
7.3 Setting the Parameters ...................................................................................................... 23
7.3.1 Parameter sets ............................................................................................................................ 24
7.3.2 Service Operating Mode .............................................................................................................. 25

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8 Operation .......................................................................................................................... 26
8.1 Display Elements ............................................................................................................... 26
8.2 Error Handling.................................................................................................................... 26
9 Communicating with the Device..................................................................................... 27
9.1 Installing the "VisionREADER"-software............................................................................ 27
9.2 VisionREADER Setup Tool................................................................................................ 31
9.2.1 Menu ............................................................................................................................................31
9.2.2 Configuration panels ....................................................................................................................33
9.3 Configuration and adjustment ............................................................................................ 34
9.3.1 Info panel .....................................................................................................................................34
9.3.2 Info / Software panel ....................................................................................................................35
9.3.3 Info / Hardware panel...................................................................................................................36
9.3.4 Graphic panel...............................................................................................................................37
9.3.5 Data Matrix window......................................................................................................................38
9.3.6 Data Matrix / Decoder window .....................................................................................................38
9.3.7 1D bar code window.....................................................................................................................41
9.3.8 Decoder window...........................................................................................................................42
9.3.9 EAN13, UPC-A, EAN8 & UPC-E..................................................................................................43
9.3.10 Interleaved 2 of 5 .........................................................................................................................44
9.3.11 Code 39 window...........................................................................................................................45
9.3.12 Code 128 window.........................................................................................................................46
9.3.13 Codabar window ..........................................................................................................................47
9.3.14 Code 11 window...........................................................................................................................48
9.3.15 Camera window ...........................................................................................................................49
9.3.16 Communication window ...............................................................................................................51
9.3.17 Communication / Interfaces / Digital IO window...........................................................................52
9.3.18 Communication / Interfaces / COM1 window ...............................................................................54
9.3.19 Communication / Interfaces / GSM Modem window ....................................................................55
9.3.20 Communication / Interfaces / PS2 window...................................................................................55
9.3.21 Communication / Protocols / IP window.......................................................................................56
9.3.22 Communication / Protocols / PPP window ...................................................................................57
9.3.23 Communication / Protocols / raw window.....................................................................................58
9.4 Functionality check and faultfinding ................................................................................... 60
9.4.1 Code Output.................................................................................................................................60
9.4.2 Debug Graphics ...........................................................................................................................61
10 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 62
10.1 General Maintenance Information...................................................................................... 62
10.2 Repairs, Servicing.............................................................................................................. 62

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Figure 3.1: VR 2300 device construction........................................................................................ 7
Table 4.1: General Specifications .................................................................................................8
Figure 4.1: Dimensioned drawing VR 2300.................................................................................... 9
Table 4.2: Type overview ............................................................................................................ 10
Figure 4.2: Reading field, optics model M (medium density, normal range) ................................ 11
Figure 4.3: Reading field, optics model F (low density, long range)............................................. 12
Table 5.1: Accessories / Order Designation................................................................................ 13
Figure 5.1: Connector unit MA 2................................................................................................... 14
Figure 5.2: Mounting device BT 56...............................................................................................15
Figure 6.1: Device name plate VR 2300....................................................................................... 16
Figure 6.2: Mounting example VR 2300 ....................................................................................... 17
Figure 6.3: VR 2300 Sub D pin assignments ............................................................................... 19
Table 6.1: Wiring description VR 2300........................................................................................ 20
Figure 6.4: Connection diagram switching inputs and outputs VR 2300 ......................................21
Table 6.2: Wire Lengths and Shielding ....................................................................................... 22
Figure 7.1: Connecting the service interface of the VR 2300 to a PC/terminal ............................ 25
Figure 7.2: Connecting the service interface (terminals) of the MA 2/MA 2 L to a PC/terminal ... 25
Figure 9.1: Installation .................................................................................................................. 27
Figure 9.2: Installation directory ................................................................................................... 28
Figure 9.3: Browser selection ....................................................................................................... 28
Figure 9.4: Installing the VisionREADER software....................................................................... 29
Figure 9.5: Start VisionREADER software ................................................................................... 30
Figure 9.6: Structure of the configuration panels.......................................................................... 33

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1 General Information
1.1 Explanation of Symbols
The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.
Attention!
Pay attention to passages marked with this symbol. Failure to heed this information can lead
to injuries to personnel or damage to the equipment.
Notice!
This symbol indicates text passages containing important information.
1.2 Declaration of Conformity
The code reader VR 2300 and the optional connector units MA 2 and MA 2 L have been
developed and manufactured under observation of the applicable European standards and
directives.
Notice!
The corresponding declaration of conformity can be requested from the manufacturer.
The manufacturer of the product, Leuze electronic GmbH + Co KG in D-73277 Owen/Teck,
possesses a certified quality assurance system in accordance with ISO 9001.

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2 Safety Notices
2.1 Safety Standards
The code reader VR 2300 and the optional connector units MA 2 and MA 2 L have been
developed, produced and tested subject to the applicable safety standards. They corre-
spond to the state of the art.
2.2 Intended Use
Attention!
The protection of personnel and the device cannot be guaranteed if the device is operated
in a manner not corresponding to its intended use.
Code readers of the type VR 2300 are conceived as stationary scanners with integrated
decoders for Data Matrix-Code ECC 200 and all current bar codes used for automatic object
recognition.
The optional connector and interface units MA 2 and MA 2 L are intended for the easy
connection of code readers of type VR 2300.
In particular, unauthorised uses include:
• rooms with explosive atmospheres
• operation for medical purposes
Areas of application
The code reader VR 2300 with optional connector units MA 2 and MA 2 L is conceived
particularly for the following fields of application:
• labelling and packaging machines
• automatic analysers
• space-critical code reading tasks
• storage and conveying engineering, in particular for object identification on fast-mov-
ing conveyor belts
• pharmaceutical industry

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2.3 Working Safely
Attention!
Access to or changes on the device, except where expressly described in this operating
manual, is not authorised.
Safety regulations
Observe the locally applicable legal regulations and the rules of the employer’s liability insur-
ance association.
Qualified personnel
Mounting, commissioning and maintenance of the device must only be carried out by qual-
ified personnel.
Electrical work must be carried out by a certified electrician.

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3 Description
VR 2300 device construction
Figure 3.1: VR 2300 device construction
3.1 The Code Readers VR 2300
The code reader VR 2300 is a scanner with integrated decoder for Data Matrix-Code
ECC 200 and all bar codes currently in use, e.g. 2/5 Interleaved, EAN etc.
The many possible configurations of the device allow its adaptation to a multitude of reading
tasks. Due to the small dimensions of the unit and the short minimum reading distance, the
VR 2300 may also be used in highly constrained spaces.
Information on technical data and characteristics can be found in chapter 4.
3.2 Standalone operation
The code reader VR 2300 is operated as a "stand-alone" device. The VR features a 15-pin
sub-D connector for the electrical connection of the supply voltage, the interface, and the
switching inputs.
With connector units
The connector units simplify the electrical installation of the code readers in standalone
operation.
A listing of the available connector units and associated short descriptions may be found in
chapter 5. Separate data sheets are available that contain further details about the
connector units.
Reading window
2 fastening threads M6 on the
underside of the unit
15-pin sub-D connector
on the rear of the device
Dovetail fastening groove

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4 Specifications
4.1 General Specifications VR 2300
Table 4.1: General Specifications
4.2 LED indicators
An LED on the unit’s rear side indicates whether the read was successful (green) or not
(red).
In the VR 2300 there is an LED. It signals in the standard setting that the VR is ready for
operation.
Optical Data
Optical system CMOS 800x600 pixel
Contrast 15% (black/white)
Light source integrated LED (flash/continued)
SM 100 SF 100
Point of focus 55mm 80mm
Read distance 10 … 150mm 40 … 172mm
Electrical data
Interface type RS-232 (Host) for code output
Connections 2 electrically insulated inputs
2 electrically insulated outputs
Trigger serial or digital input
Operating voltage 10 … 30V
Current 500mA
Code types
Code types Data Matrix ECC 200 (10x10 to 64x64)
bar codes: 2/5 Interleaved,
UPC/EAN/JAN, Code 39, Code 128
optional: PDF 417, RSS-14, Pharma Code
Read direction omnidirectional, various tilt and rotational angles up to 20°
Mechanical data
Protection class IP 65
Weight 400g
Dimensions (W x H x D) 80 x 60 x 64mm
Fastening 2xM6 screws, dovetail
Housing diecast aluminium
Environmental data
Ambient temp. (operation) +5°C … +40°C
Air humidity 5% to max. 90% rel. humidity, non-condensing

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4.3 Dimensioned drawings
VR 2300
Figure 4.1: Dimensioned drawing VR 2300
AFor screw M6 x 8
B15-pin sub-D connector
CLED green/red

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4.4 Optical Data
Notice!
Please note that the size of the cell resp. the code module influences the maximum reading
distance and the width of the reading field. Therefore, when selecting a mounting location
and/or the suitable code label, take into account the different reading characteristics of the
scanner with various code modules resp. cell sizes.
For different reading tasks, the VR 2300 is available in various versions. Please refer to the
following table or the respective scanning curves for ratings.
4.4.1 Type overview
Table 4.2: Type overview
4.4.2 Optics variants and reading fields
The VR 2300 is available with two different optics. The optics differ in range and resolution
(see chapter 4.4.1).
• Optic M: for small to medium modules/cells
• Optic F: for medium to large modules/cells
The following graphic displays the scanning curves of the various VR models.
Notice!
Please notice that the real scanning curves are also influenced by factors such as labelling
material, printing quality, scanning angle, printing contrast etc., and may thus deviate from
the scanning curves specified here.
Model Range Module/
resolution
(mm)
Part No.
VR 2300 SM 100 40 … 150mm 0.25 … 1.27 500 39357
VR 2300 SF 100 40 … 172mm 0.15 … 1.27 500 39358

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Scanning curves VR 2300 with optic M
Figure 4.2: Reading field, optics model M (medium density, normal range)
50 mil. 1.27 mm
30 mil. 0.76 mm
20 mil. 0.51 mm
10 mil. 0.25 mm
20
2050
30
10
10
30
50
focus = 55 mm
31,3˚
0
0
20
40
60
80
-20
-40
-60
-80
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180

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Scanning curves VR 2300 with optic F
Figure 4.3: Reading field, optics model F (low density, long range)
50 mil. 1.27 mm
30 mil. 0.76 mm
20 mil. 0.51 mm
10 mil. 0.25 mm
6 mil. 0.15 mm
20,7˚
0
0
20
40
60
80
-20
-40
-60
-80
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
20
20
50 30
10
10 6
6
30
50
focus = 80 mm

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5 Accessories / Order Designation
5.1 Accessories
Notice!
Products from Leuze electronic GmbH + Co KG can be ordered from any of the sales and
service offices listed on the back page of this operating manual.
Table 5.1: Accessories / Order Designation
5.1.1 Connector units
Notice!
The connector units are described here in brief only. For further information regarding the
connector units please refer to the relevant data sheets
Symbol Order No. Short Description
MA 2 500 31256
Connector unit MA 2 for VR 2300;
standard design, stand-alone with host interface
RS 232
MA 2 L 500 36186 Connector unit MA 2 L for VR 2300;
L design, stand-alone with host interface RS 232
MA 42 DP-k 500 35298 Connector unit MA 42 DP-k for VR 2300
at Profibus DP
MA 42 IS 500 32853 Connector unit MA 42 IS for VR 2300
an INTERBUS
BT 56 500 27375 Mounting bracket with dovetail for rod
KB 031-3000 500 35355 Connection cable between VR and MA 2, MA 42…
length: 3m
KB 040-3000 500 26658 Connection cable between VR and MA 2 L,
length: 3m
KB 040-6000 500 29381 Connection cable between VR and MA 2 L,
length: 6m
KB 040-10000 500 29382 Connection cable between VR and MA 2 L,
length: 10m
KB 040-3000B 500 29316 Connection cable VR, 3m length with open cable end
KB 040-6000B 500 29317 Connection cable VR, 6m length with open cable end
KB 040-10000B 500 29318 Connection cable VR, 10m length with open cable end

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Connector unit MA 2
The connector units MA 2 are used to simplify the electrical installation of the VR 2300. They
have the following advantages compared to the installation of the VR 2300 as a standalone
device:
• Terminals for switching inputs and outputs, including supply voltage
• 9-pin sub D plug for service interface
• Operating mode switch: service operation/standard operation
• Rotary switch for address setting (not for VR 2300)
Figure 5.1: Connector unit MA 2
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(4x)
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180
167.5 150.5
12.5
29.5
Fastening holes Ø 5mm

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5.1.2 Fastening Accessories
The mounting unit BT 56 is available for mounting the VR 2300. It is designed for rod instal-
lation.
Mounting device BT 56
Figure 5.2: Mounting device BT 56
5.1.3 Connection cable
Specific connection cables in various lengths are available for the connection between VR
and connector unit, depending on the model of the connector unit (standard version or L
version).
Clamping jaws for
mounting on the VR
Clamp profile for mounting
to round or oval pipes
Ø16…20mm

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6 Installation
6.1 Storage, Transportation
Attention!
When transporting, package the device so that it is protected against collision and humidity.
Optimal protection is achieved when using the original packaging. Heed the required envi-
ronmental conditions specified in the technical data.
Unpacking
©Check the packaging for any damage. If damage is found, notify the post office or ship-
ping agent as well as the supplier.
©Check the delivery contents using your order and the delivery papers:
• delivered quantity
• device type and model as indicated on the nameplate
• accessories
• operating manual
The name plate provides information as to what VR type your device is. For specific infor-
mation, please refer to chapter 4.4.1.
Name plate VR 2300
Figure 6.1: Device name plate VR 2300
©Save the original packaging for later storage or shipping.
If you have any questions concerning your shipment, please contact your supplier or your
local Leuze electronic sales office.
©Observe the local regulations regarding disposal and packaging.
Cleaning
©Clean the glass window of the VR 2300 with a soft cloth before mounting. Remove all
packaging remains, e.g. carton fibres or Styrofoam balls.
Attention!
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents such as thinner or acetone for cleaning the device.

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6.2 Mounting
Accessories
The mounting system BT 56 is available for installation. It may be ordered separately from
Leuze electronic. For order numbers, see table 5.1 "Accessories / Order Designation" on
page 13.
Mounting the VR 2300
There are two basic types of mounting arrangements for the VR 2300:
• using the dovetail groove and the corresponding mounting accessories (see figure
6.2)
• using the fastening threads on the back- and underside of the devices (chapter 4.3)
Mounting example VR 2300
Figure 6.2: Mounting example VR 2300
Mounting MA
You can mount all connector units individually through the holes located on the mounting
plate (see figure 5.1).
Subsequently, connect the VR 2300 with the connector unit via the respective cable (see
chapter 5.1.3).
Mounting device BT 56

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6.2.1 Device Arrangement
Selecting a mounting location
In order to select the right mounting location, several factors must be considered:
• size, orientation, and position tolerance of the codes on the objects to be scanned
• the reading field of the VR 2300 in relation to the code module width resp. cell size
• the resulting minimum and maximum reading distance from the respective reading
field
For specific information, please refer to chapter 4.4.