Newland NLS-EM2037 V4 Quick setup guide

NLS-EM2037 V4
OEM Scan Engine
Integration Guide

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Revision History
Version
Description
Date
V1.0.0
Initial release.
September 6, 2018
V1.0.1
1. Updated the “Roll, Skew and Pitch”section in Chapter 1.
Updated Table 4-1 and added the “Power On LED Circuit”section in
Chapter 4.
September 20, 2018

Table of Contents
Revision History.......................................................................................................................................................................- 3 -
About This Guide..........................................................................................................................................................................1
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................1
Chapter Description..........................................................................................................................................................1
Explanation of Symbols....................................................................................................................................................1
Related Documents..........................................................................................................................................................2
Chapter 1 Getting Started............................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................3
Illumination.......................................................................................................................................................................4
Aimer................................................................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Installation...................................................................................................................................................................5
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................5
General Requirements .....................................................................................................................................................5
ESD .........................................................................................................................................................................5
Dust and Dirt............................................................................................................................................................5
Ambient Environment...............................................................................................................................................5
Thermal Considerations...........................................................................................................................................6
External Optical Elements........................................................................................................................................6
Installation Orientation .............................................................................................................................................6
Mounting...........................................................................................................................................................................6
Mechanical Mounting Dimensions for the All-in-one Type (Unit: mm)......................................................................7
Mechanical Mounting Dimensions for the Imager (Unit: mm) ..................................................................................8
Mechanical Mounting Dimensions for the Decoder Board (Unit: mm)....................................................................10
Housing Design.............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Optics............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Window Placement................................................................................................................................................11
Window Material and Color....................................................................................................................................12
Coatings and Scratch Resistance..........................................................................................................................13
Window Size..........................................................................................................................................................13
Roll, Skew and Pitch..............................................................................................................................................16
Ambient Light.........................................................................................................................................................16
Eye Safety..............................................................................................................................................................16
Chapter 3 Electrical Specifications...........................................................................................................................................17

Power Supply.................................................................................................................................................................17
Ripple Noise...................................................................................................................................................................17
DC Characteristics .........................................................................................................................................................17
Operating Voltage / Current ...................................................................................................................................17
I/O Voltage.............................................................................................................................................................18
Timing Sequence............................................................................................................................................................18
Power Up and Power Down Timing Sequence ......................................................................................................18
Chapter 4 Interfaces...................................................................................................................................................................19
Interface Pinouts ............................................................................................................................................................19
12-pin FPC Connector ...........................................................................................................................................20
5-pin Box Connector ..............................................................................................................................................21
Connector/Cable Specifications (Unit: mm)....................................................................................................................21
12-pin FPC Connector ...........................................................................................................................................21
5-pin Box Connector ..............................................................................................................................................22
12-pin FFC Cable...................................................................................................................................................23
5-pin USB Female..................................................................................................................................................24
External Circuit Design...................................................................................................................................................25
Good Read LED Circuit .........................................................................................................................................25
Beeper Circuit........................................................................................................................................................25
Trigger Circuit.........................................................................................................................................................26
Power On LED Circuit............................................................................................................................................26
Chapter 5 Auxiliary Tools...........................................................................................................................................................27
EVK................................................................................................................................................................................27
EasySet..........................................................................................................................................................................27

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About This Guide
Introduction
TM
The NLS-EM2037 OEM scan engines (hereinafter referred to as “the EM2037” or “the engine”) are armed with CMOS
image capturer and the Newland patented , a computerized image recognition system-on-chip, featuring fast
scanning and accurate decoding on barcodes on virtually any medium-paper, magnetic card, mobile phones and LCD
displays. The EM2037 can be easily integrated into OEM equipment or systems, such as handheld, portable, or stationary
barcode scanners. The EM2037 offers fully open image acquisition interface, raw data interface and I/O interface, which
enable users to easily develop their own applications with Newland’s SDK.
※Note: This guide provides general instructions for the installation of the engine into a customer's device. Fujian
Newland Auto-ID Tech. Co., Ltd. recommends an opto-mechanical engineer should conduct an opto-mechanical analysis
before integration.
Chapter Description
Chapter 1, Getting Started
Gives a general description of the EM2037.
Chapter 2, Installation
Describes how to install the engine, including installation information, housing
design, optical, grounding, ESD, and environmental considerations.
Chapter 3, Electrical Specifications
Lists the electrical characteristics for the engine.
Chapter 4, Interfaces
Includes interface pinout, connector specifications and timing sequences.
Chapter 5, Auxiliary Tools
Introduces useful tools you can use to test and evaluate the EM2037 as well as
conduct secondary development.
Explanation of Symbols
•This symbol indicates lists of required steps.
※This symbol indicates something important to the readers. Failure to read the notice will not lead to harm to the reader,
device or data.
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！This symbol indicates caution that, if ignored, may cause data or device damage or even personal injury.

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Related Documents
•12-pin FPC connector specification, CviLux Corporation, Model: CF20121V0R0-LF,
https://cvilux.en.taiwantrade.com/
•5-pin box connector specification, Xiamen Lianye Electronics Co., Ltd., Model: PH-5AW, http://www.lyconnxm.com/

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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
The EM2037 is an area image engine for barcode reading. It includes an LED aiming system, and an LED illumination
system.
LED Compliance Statement
The EM2037 complies with IEC 62471:2006 for LED safety.
The EM2037 contains:
•a CMOS image sensor and its lens
•a 2-LED based illumination system
•a 2-LED based aiming system
Figure 1-1 System Block Diagram
Illumination
CPU
12-pin
FPC
Connector
CMOS
Aimer
The 12-pin FPC connector on the engine can be connected to a host device with an FFC cable. For information about this
cable, please see the “12-pin FFC Cable” section in Chapter 4.

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Illumination
The EM2037 has two red LEDs (wavelength: 612nm-624nm) for supplementary lighting, making it possible to scan barcodes
even in complete darkness. The illumination can be turned On or Off. The EM2037 uses red LEDs for illumination, so the
engine shows better reading performance on barcodes printed in non-red colors. For applications involving red barcodes, it
is advised to turn off the engine’s illumination and use non-red supplementary lighting (such as green) instead. The user can
conduct some tests to determine the proper wavelengths to be used.
Aimer
The EM2037 has a view finder that projects a bar-shaped aiming pattern to help the user to position the target barcode within
the engine’s field of view to increase scan efficiency. The aimer can be programmed On or Off. It is advisable to turn it on
when scanning barcodes.
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Chapter 2 Installation
Introduction
This chapter explains how to install the EM2037, including general requirements, housing design, and physical and optical
information.
△
！Caution: Do not touch the imaging lens when installing the engine. Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the lens.
△
！Caution: Do not touch the illumination LED during handling. Improper handling may damage the LED.
General Requirements
ESD
ESD protection has been taken into account when designing the EM2037. However, due to limited board space, additional
ESD protection, such as TVS protection, is not provided on the engine’s I/O interface. It is advised to take corresponding
protection measures when integrating the engine.
The engine is shipped in ESD safe packaging. Always exercise care when handling the engine outside its package. Be
sure grounding wrist straps and properly grounded work areas are used.
Dust and Dirt
The EM2037 must be sufficiently enclosed to prevent dust particles from gathering on the lens and circuit board. Dust and
other external contaminants will eventually degrade the engine’s performance.
Ambient Environment
The following environmental requirements should be met to ensure good performance of the EM2037.
Table 2-1
Operating Temperature
-20℃to 60℃
Storage Temperature
-40℃to 70℃
Humidity
5% ~95% (non-condensing)

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Thermal Considerations
Electronic components in the EM2037 will generate heat during the course of their operation. Operating the EM2037 in
continuous mode for an extended period may cause temperatures to rise on CPU, CIS, LEDs, DC/DC, etc. Overheating
can degrade image quality and affect scanning performance. Given that, the following precautions should be taken into
consideration when integrating the EM2037.
Avoid continuous use of the LED for prolonged periods.
Reserve sufficient space for good air circulation in the design.
Avoid wrapping the EM2037 with thermal insulation materials such as rubber.
External Optical Elements
Do not subject external optical components on the engine to any external force. Do not hold the engine by an external
optical component, which may cause the mechanical joints that secure the components to crack or break due to excessive
stress.
Installation Orientation
The Figure 2-1 illustrates a front view of the EM2037 after correct installation.
Figure 2-1
Mounting
The EM2037 provides all-in-one type and split type to cater for different mounting needs.
For the all-in-one type (the decoder board and the imager already assembled on an L-shaped bracket), the user can just
mount the assembled unit on the target device.
For the split type, the user can mount the decoder board and the imager separately and connect them with an FFC cable.
The illustrations below show the mechanical mounting dimensions for the EM2037. The structural design should leave
some space between components and reserve sufficient room for the installation of the FFC cable.

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Mechanical Mounting Dimensions for the All-in-one Type (Unit: mm)
Front View
Figure 2-2
Bottom View
Figure 2-3

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Side View
Figure 2-4
Mechanical Mounting Dimensions for the Imager (Unit: mm)
Front View
Figure 2-5

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Top View
Figure 2-6
Bottom View
Figure 2-7
Side View
Figure 2-8

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Mechanical Mounting Dimensions for the Decoder Board (Unit: mm)
Figure 2-9
Figure 2-10 (With 5-pin box connector)
Figure 2-11 (Without 5-pin box connector)

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Housing Design
※Note: Conduct an optical analysis for the housing design to ensure optimal scanning and imaging performance.
Housing design should make sure that internal reflections from the aiming and illumination system are not directed back to
the engine. The reflections from the housing or window can cause problems. For particular window tilt angles, the
unwanted reflections can bounce off the top or bottom and reach the engine. Avoid any highly reflective objects around the
engine that can cause bright spots to appear in the captured image. It is recommended to use baffles or matte-finished dark
internal housing colors.
Optics
The EM2037 uses a sophisticated optical system. An improperly designed internal housing or improper selection of window
material can degrade the engine’s performance.
Window Placement
The window should be positioned properly to let the illumination and aiming beams pass through as much as possible and
no reflections back into the engine (reflections can degrade the reading performance of the engine).
There are two window placement options.
•Parallel window –Primary option for imager engines. The following window distance requirements should be satisfied:
The maximum distance is measured from the front of the engine housing to the furthest surface of the window. In order to
reach better reading performance, the distance from the front of the engine housing to the nearest surface of the window
should not exceed a(a=1mm) and the distance from the front of the engine housing to the furthest surface of the window
should not exceed a+d (a=1mm, d=2mm), as shown in Figure 2-12.
•Tilted window - This option is for laser/imager engines. For the tilted window distance requirements, please see Table
2-2.
Figure 2-12

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Table 2-2
Minimum Angle (Tilted Window)
Distance from the front of the engine housing (b)
5mm
10mm
15mm
20mm
Uncoated, minimum window positive tilt (+w)
25°
20°
18°
16°
Uncoated, minimum window negative tilt (-w)
Anti-reflection coated, single side, minimum window positive tilt (+w)
22°
18°
16°
16°
Anti-reflection coated, single side, minimum window negative tilt (-w)
Anti-reflection coated, double sides, minimum window positive tilt (+w)
20°
17°
15°
15°
Anti-reflection coated, double sides, minimum window negative tilt (-w)
Window Material and Color
Window material must be clear. Use only cell-cast plastics or optical glass. PMMA, ADC and chemically tempered glass are
recommended. Window material selected for the engine should meet or exceed the specifications specified in Table 2-3.
•PMMA (Cell-cast acrylic): When fabricated by cell-casting, has very good optical quality and low initial cost, but surface
must be protected from the environment due to its susceptibility to attack by chemcials, mechanical stresses, and UV
light. Reasonably good impact resistance. This material can be laser-cut into odd shapes and ultrasonically welded.
•ADC (CR-39): A thermal-setting plastic produced by the cell-casting process. Excellent chemical and environmental
resistance. Quite good surface hardness, and therefore does not have to be hard-coated. Reasonably good impact
resistance. This material cannot be ultrasonically welded.
•Chemically tempered glass: Glass is a hard material which provides excellent scratch and abrasion resistance. But
unannealed glass is brittle. Increased flexibility strength with minimal optical distortion requires chemical tempering.
Glass is hard to be cut into odd shapes and cannot be ultrasonically welded.
Table 2-3
Specification
Description
Spectral Transmittance
≥90%
Thickness
0.8-2.0mm
Wavefront Distortion
PV maximum: 0.2λ
RMS maximum: 0.04λ
Clear Aperture
1.0mm to edges
Surface Quality
60-20 scratch/dig

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Pay extra attention to the wavefront distortion when using plastic materials. Plastic materials are not recommended for
tilted windows; colored windows are not recommended if the engine is used to scan barcodes on moving objects.
Coatings and Scratch Resistance
Scratch on the window can greatly reduce the performance of the EM2037. It is suggested to use abrasion resistant
window material or coating.
The following introduces two commonly-used types of coatings:
•Anti-reflection coatings: Anti-reflection (AR) coatings can be applied to window surfaces to reduce reflected light from
the window back into the engine. But they are expensive and have poor abrasion/scratch resistance.
•Polysiloxane coatings: Polysiloxane coatings can be applied to plastic surfaces to increase the surfaces’ abrasion and
scratch resistance.
Both tempered glass and plastic windows can be AR coated. However, it is easier and more cost-effective to put an AR
coating on the glass than on the plastic.
The AR coating specifications below should be met when using anAR coated window.
Single side AR coating: 92% minimum transmittance within spectrum range from 420 nm to 730 nm.
Double side AR coating: 97% minimum transmittance within spectrum range from 420 nm to 730 nm.
Window Size
The window must not block the field of view and should be sized to accommodate the aiming and illumination envelopes
shown below.

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•SR version
Horizontal:
Vertical:
Figure 2-13