Opticon NLB-1000 User manual

Fixed Position Laser Barcode Scanner
NLB/RLB-1000
This manual provides specifications for the
NLB/RLB-1000 fixed position laser scanner.
Specifications Manual

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All information subject to change without notice.
Document History
Model Number:
NLB/RLB-1000
Specification Number:
SS07076
Edition:
8th
Original Spec Number:
SS07075
Date:
2022-03-xx
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Revision History
Specification No. : SS07076
Product name : NLB/RLB-1000
Edition
Date
Page
Section
Description of Changes
1st
2008/01/31
Initial release
2nd
2009/02/03
2
Added the supported symbologies:
GS1 DataBar (RSS) ( incl. CC-A/B); Omnidirectiona l/
Truncated / Stacked / Limited/Expanded, MicroPDF417,
PDF417 (less than 6 security levels)
7.1.
Added the definition of PCS.
7.2.
Added the supported minimum bar code resolution.
7.3.
Added ‘Scan Area’.
8.1.8.(e)
Added a flow chart of ACK/NAK.
17.2
8.1.8.(f)
Added a flow chart of ACK/NAK NO RESPONSE.
9.4.
Changed USB interface clamp core.
10
(1) Default Settings 1: added the supported symbologies.
(2) Default Settings 2: added the Redundancy time.
12
(1) Moved the items“Trigger” and “Scanning Bar codes”
from Section 11.
(2) Added details of Trigger and read options.
(3) Changed the section numbers after 12.
13
Changed the order of items.
20
Added Laser-related caution.
3rd
2010/04/02
5
Changed the power supply voltage: DC 5V-10% ->
DC6V+10%
4th
2011/01/07
7-3
Modified the drawing (figure 1)
15-1
Changed the conformity with laser safety standard.
17-2
Changed the laser caution / CDRH labels
20-1
Changed the conformity with laser safety standard.
Appendix 1
Modified the drawing
5th
2011/03/10
Appendix 1
Modified the drawing
6th
2017/06/14
15
Changed the conformity with laser safety standard.
17-2
Changed the laser caution / CDRH labels
19
Changed the conformity with laser safety standard.
7th
2021/11/24
2, 10
Deleted stacked code (PDF417 etc.)
8th
2022/03/xx
2, 5, 8,
9, 10
Deleted USB
15.1
Updated laser safety
17.2
Updated label

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Contents
1. Abstract.......................................................................................................................................7
2. Overview .....................................................................................................................................7
3. Physical Features.......................................................................................................................8
3.1. Dimensions..........................................................................................................................8
3.2. Weight.................................................................................................................................8
3.3. Installation ...........................................................................................................................8
4. Environmental Specifications ...................................................................................................8
4.1. Operating Temperature and Humidity..................................................................................8
4.2. Storage Temperature and Humidity.....................................................................................8
5. Electrical Specifications ............................................................................................................9
6. Optical Specifications................................................................................................................9
7. Technical Specifications..........................................................................................................10
7.1. Print Contrast Signal (PCS)...............................................................................................10
7.2. Resolution .........................................................................................................................10
7.3. Scan Range.......................................................................................................................10
7.3.1. Scan Area................................................................................................................................... 10
7.3.2. Depth of Fields ........................................................................................................................... 11
7.3.3. Scan Range and Bar Code Conditions ...................................................................................... 11
7.4. Pitch, Skew and Tilt...........................................................................................................12
7.4.1. Definitions of Pitch, Tilt and Skew Angles..................................................................................12
7.5. Curvature...........................................................................................................................13
8. Interface....................................................................................................................................14
8.1. RS-232C Interface.............................................................................................................14
8.1.1. Setting ........................................................................................................................................14
8.1.2. Signal Level................................................................................................................................14
8.1.3. Pin Assignment...........................................................................................................................14
8.1.4. Character Format (for send / receive data)................................................................................ 17
8.1.5. Communication Format.............................................................................................................. 17
8.1.6. Handshaking...............................................................................................................................17
9. Cable and Connector ...............................................................................................................23
9.1. RS-232C Interface (9-pin D-SUB Female).........................................................................23
9.2. RS-232C Interface (25-pin D-SUB Female).......................................................................23
9.3. RS-232C Interface Cable (No Connector)..........................................................................24
10. Default Settings......................................................................................................................25
11. Other Functions......................................................................................................................28
11.1. LEDs................................................................................................................................28

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11.2. Buzzer.............................................................................................................................28
12. Trigger and Read Options......................................................................................................29
12.1. Trigger Switch..................................................................................................................29
12.2. Trigger Mode...................................................................................................................29
12.3. Read Mode......................................................................................................................29
12.4. Scanning Bar Codes on Moving Items.............................................................................30
13. Durability.................................................................................................................................31
13.1. Ambient Light Immunity ...................................................................................................31
13.2. Power Noise Immunity.....................................................................................................31
13.3. Electrostatic Discharge Immunity.....................................................................................31
13.4. Drop Impact Resistance...................................................................................................31
13.4.1. Drop Impact Resistance (in individual packaging)...................................................................31
13.4.2. Drop Impact Resistance (without packaging)........................................................................... 31
13.5. Vibration Strength............................................................................................................32
13.5.1. Vibration Test (in individual packaging)) ..................................................................................32
13.5.2. Vibration Test (without individual packaging)........................................................................... 32
13.6. Dust and Drip Proof.........................................................................................................32
13.7. Cable Strength.................................................................................................................32
13.7.1. Cable Strength.......................................................................................................................... 32
13.7.2. Cable Bending Strength........................................................................................................... 32
14. Reliability ................................................................................................................................33
15. Regulatory Compliance..........................................................................................................33
15.1. Laser Safety ....................................................................................................................33
15.2. EMC ................................................................................................................................33
16. RoHS .......................................................................................................................................33
17. Product Labels .......................................................................................................................34
17.1. Serial Label......................................................................................................................34
17.2. Laser Caution / CDRH Label............................................................................................34
17.3. Certification Logo Label...................................................................................................35
17.4. Back Side Label...............................................................................................................35
18. Packaging Specifications ......................................................................................................36
18.1. Individual Packaging Specifications.................................................................................36
18.2. Collective Packaging Specifications.................................................................................37
19. Precautions.............................................................................................................................38
19.1. Precaution against Laser Light.........................................................................................38
19.2. Use of AC Adapter...........................................................................................................39
19.3. Handling ..........................................................................................................................39

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19.3.1. Shock........................................................................................................................................39
19.3.2. Temperature Conditions...........................................................................................................39
19.3.3. Foreign Materials...................................................................................................................... 39
19.3.4. Other......................................................................................................................................... 39
Appendix 1: Mechanical Drawing................................................................................................40

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1. Abstract
This manual provides specifications for the NLB/RLB-1000 fixed position laser scanner which
provides smooth and fast scanning performance.
2. Overview
･The NLB-1000 and the RLB-1000 series scanners utilize a polygon mirror to realize scan rate of
1000 scans/per second. Those scanners output decoded data via RS232C interface.
･The NLB-1000 is a single scan model whereas the RLB-1000 is a raster scan model.
･Possible to configure settings of the NLB-1000 and the RLB-1000 scanners by sending specific
commands or scanning menu bar codes.
･The NLB-1000 and the RLB-1000 scanners emit IEC/EN 60825-1:2007 (2nd Edition) Class 2
laser beam.
･The dust and drip proof performance of the NLB-1000 and the RLB-1000 scanners satisfy IP-54.
･The NLB-1000 and the RLB-1000 series scanners are all compliant to RoHS.
･Supported symbologies:
Linear (1D)
JAN/UPC/EAN, incl. add-on
Chinese Post Matrix 2 of 5
Codabar/NW-7
Code 11
Code 39
Code 93
Code 128
GS1-128 ( EAN 128)
IATA
Industrial 2of5
Interleaved 2of5
ISBN-ISMN-ISSN
Korean Postal Authority code
Matrix 2of5
MSI/Plessey–UK/Plessey
GS1 DataBar (RSS)( incl. CC-A/B);
Omnidirectional/Truncated/Stacked/Limited/Expanded
S-Code
Telepen
Tri-Optic

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3. Physical Features
3.1. Dimensions
34.5mm (D) x 29mm (W) x 17mm (H)
Please refer to “Mechanical Drawings” for details.
3.2. Weight
30 g (Maximum) excluding the cable.
3.3. Installation
Two mounting holes on bottom and side of the product are available. Please refer to
“Appendix 1: Mechanical Drawings” for details.
4. Environmental Specifications
4.1. Operating Temperature and Humidity
0 to 45 degrees C
5 to 90% RH (no condensing)
4.2. Storage Temperature and Humidity
-20 to 65 degrees C
5 to 90% RH (no condensing)

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5. Electrical Specifications
Power of DC 5V-10% to DC6V+10% is supplied to the scanner. (*1)
(*1) OPTOELECTRONICS does not guarantee any troubles or scanner malfunctions caused by the use of the
AC adapters which are not provided by OPTOELECTRONICS.
Item
Mark
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Notes
Power supply voltage
VDD
4.5
6.0
6.6
V
In-rush Current
Ipeak
-
2000
mA
Operating Current
Iop
-
205
500
mA
LED OFF
Stand-by Current
IPRE
-
145
mA
Laser OFF, Polygon mirror ON
Start-up Time
Td
-
1.5
sec
Scans at a rate of 800
scans/sec to 1200 scans/sec
carried out within 1.5 seconds
after the polygon mirror gets
activated.(*2)
Conditions:
• Connect 1 ohm resistance to a power supply line in series and measure the current by the
voltage between both ends of resistance.
• Power supply voltage is measured at a connector terminal area.
(*2) If the current value does not get stable within 1.5 seconds after activating the polygon mirror, this
scanner detects the system error and stop the polygon mirror and blinks green and red LEDs.
6. Optical Specifications
Item
Specification
Unit
Light-emitted element
Red laser diode
nm
Emission wavelength
650±10 (at 25 degrees C)
mW
Light output
1.0 or less
Scan method
Octahedron polygon mirror
Scan rate
1000±60 (at 25 degrees C)
scan/sec
Scan angle
70° (typical)
deg
Effective scan angle
40° (typical)
deg
Vertical scan width of
NLB-1000 (single scan)
Less than 8
(500 mm from the front face of the scanner)
mm
Vertical scan width of
RLB-1000 (raster scan)
8 to 20
(500 mm from the front face of the scanner)
mm

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7. Technical Specifications
Conditions
Ambient Temperature : 25 degrees C or lower
Ambient Humidity : 85%RH or lower
Ambient Light : 500 to 1000lx
Power Supply Voltage : 6.0 V
Background : Black
Scanning Performance Test : Scanner is approved when scanning is successful in 70% of
the tests.
Scan Origin : From the front face of the scanner
7.1. Print Contrast Signal (PCS)
0.45 or higher (over 70% of reflectivity of space and quiet zone)
PCS = Reflectance of white bar－Reflectance of black bar
Reflectance of white bar
* Be sure to keep the optical window clean without dirt or scratches, or it may have a bad
effect on the reading characteristics.
7.2. Resolution
0.15 mm
7.3. Scan Range
7.3.1. Scan Area
The scannable area depends on the bar code type (PCS, resolution, length, etc.) and the
direction of the bar code surface. However, the bar code should be set within the following
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Figure 1: Scan Area
7.3.2. Depth of Fields
The depth of field is measured from the front face of the scanner. The scanning area is
rectilinear near the exit window and expands in an arc centered on a virtual reference point
in the distance.
Figure 2: Depth of Field
7.3.3. Scan Range and Bar Code Conditions
Resolution
Symbology
PCS
Quiet Zone
No. of Digits
1.0 mm
CODE 39
0.9
25 mm
1
0.5 mm
CODE 39
0.9
18 mm
3
0.25 mm
CODE 39
0.9
10 mm
8
0.15 mm
CODE 39
0.9
7 mm
10
Bar code sample: Optoelectronics test sample
Angle: α = 0°, β = 15°, γ = 0°
Curvature: R = ∞

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7.4. Pitch, Skew and Tilt
Pitch Angle α≤±30°
Skew Angle β ≤±60° (excluding the dead zone)
Dead Zone β ≤-7° ~ + 9° (NLB-1000)
β ≤ -8° ~ + 10° (RLB-1000)
There are some areas in which scanning may fail due to specular reflection.
Tilt Angle γ ≤ ±25°
<Conditions>
Bar code sample : Optoelectronics Test Sample
[Pitch angle, Skew angle and Dead zone]
PCS = 0.9, Resolution = 0.25 mm, Symbology = 9-digit Code 39,
Quiet zone = 10 mm, N/W ratio = 1:2.5
[Tilt angle]
PCS = 0.9, Resolution = 0.26 mm, Symbology = 13-digit JAN,
Quiet zone = 10 mm
Distance : 110 mm from the front face of the scanner
Angle : Pitch and Tilt are calculated based on skew angle β = +15°
Curvature : R = ∞
7.4.1. Definitions of Pitch, Tilt and Skew Angles
Figure 3: Pitch, Tilt and Skew Angles

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7.5. Curvature
8-digit JAN : R ≥ 15 mm.
13-digit JAN : R ≥ 20 mm.
<Conditions>
Bar code sample : Optoelectronics Test Sample
PCS = 0.9, Resolution = 0.26 mm, Quiet zone = 10 mm
Distance : 110 mm from the front face of the scanner
Angle : Skew angle: β = + 15°
Figure 4: Curvature

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8. Interface
8.1. RS-232C Interface
The NLB / RLB-1000 support 3 different specifications for RS-232C interface: 9-pin D-SUB,
25-pin D-SUB, and without a connector
8.1.1. Setting
Read menu bar codes [ZZ] + [U2] + [ZZ] to set to RS-232C interface default.
8.1.2. Signal Level
Signal Name
IN/OUT
RS-232C Level (V)
Bars / OFF
Space / ON
TXD
OUT
-5 to -15
+5 to +15
RXD
IN
-3 to -15
+3 to +15
RTS
OUT
-5 to -15
+5 to +15
CTS
IN
-3 to -15
+3 to +15
8.1.3. Pin Assignment
(1) 9-pin D-SUB Connector and Interface Circuit
Signal Name
Pin No.
Notes
FG
1
Shield
TXD
2
RXD
3
-
4
Connected to pin 6 with jumper cable.
GND
5
-
6
Connected to pin 4 with jumper cable.
CTS
7
RTS
8
NC
9
Open (not connected)
Connector: D-SUB, 9-pin, female (INCH SCREW) supply: Stereo jack
Figure 5: Interface Circuit (D-SUB 9pin connector)

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(2) 25-pin D-SUB Connector and Interface Circuit
Signal Name
Pin No.
IN/OUT
Notes
FG
1
RXD
2
OUT
TXD
3
IN
CTS
4
IN
RTS
5
OUT
GND
7
TRIGGER
11
IN
H-level: Open, L-level (GND): Trigger
OK
12
OUT
NPN Open Collector (DC24V, 30mA）
NG
13
OUT
NPN Open Collector (DC24V, 30mA）
Connector: D-SUB, 25-pin, female (INCH SCREW)
of time, it will remain to be OK when H-level signals are sent and NG when L-level signals
are sent.
Figure6: Interface Circuit (25pin D-SUB connector)

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(3) No Connector and Interface Circuit
Wire Color
Pin No.
IN/OUT
Notes
Green
TXD
OUT
White
RXD
IN
Gray
RTS
OUT
Blue
CTS
IN
Red
VCC
-
6V Input
(Tube)
Shield
-
Shield (shrinkable tube)
Black
GND
-
GND
Brown
Trigger
IN
H-level: Open, L-level (GND): Trigger
Yellow
OK
OUT
NPN Open Collector (DC24V, 30mA)
Orange
NG
OUT
NPN Open Collector (DC24V, 30mA)
Note: You can change the sequencer (OK or NG) settings using the menu bar code.
However, for a certain period of time, it will remain to be OK when H-level signals are sent
and NG when L-level signals are sent.
Figure 7: Interface Circuit (No connector)
RTS
RxD
TxD
NG
OK
CTS
VCC
TRIGGER
F.GND
GND
Host
Scanner

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8.1.4. Character Format (for send / receive data)
Figure 8: Character Format
8.1.5. Communication Format
Figure 9: Communication Format
8.1.6. Handshaking
Select handshaking options using the menu or command listed below.
Handshaking
Menu / Command
No handshake
P0
BUSY/READY
P1
MODEM
P2
ACK/NAK
P3
ACK/NAK NO RESPONSE
P4
a) No handshaking
The scanner makes communications regardless of the state of the host system.
Figure 10: No handshaking

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b) BUSY / READY
The scanner and the host system notify each other if they are able to receive data
(BUSY/READY) via their RTS line. When they are connected as shown in the figure below,
the CTS line can be used to check if the other side is busy (off) or ready to receive data (on).
Figure 11: BUSY/READY
The scanner’s RTS is normally on (so ready to receive data) except during the processing of
received data, while transmitting data, and while it is busy processing menu labels. When the
scanner wants to send data, it first has to check if its CTS line is on (to be sure that the host
is ready to receive data) When the CTS line is off, the scanner does not send the data but
waits for a specific timeout period until the CTS line is tuned on. When the CTS line is not
turned on within the time specified, the data transmission will be aborted. The default is
“Indefinitely”(I0).
Flow Control Time Out
Menu / Command
Indefinitely
I0
100 msec
I1
200 msec
I2
400 msec
I3
Figure 12: Cannot Receive Command

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c) CTS, TXD signals timing
When the CTS line (RTS signal on the host side) is turned off during a TXD signal
transmission, the scanner transmits one charactersand waits. When the CTS signal is turned
on during a character transmission, the character will be transmitted.
Figure13: Signals Timing
Note: When loopback (wire connection) is used for RTS, CTS line of the scanner in
this setting, No handshake is not enabled.
d) MODEM
The scanner’s RTS is OFF as soon as power is supplied to the scanner. The scanner will
turn RTS ON when it wants to transmit data to the host. The host should respond by putting
CTS ON when it is ready to receive data. While CTS is ON the scanner is allowed to transmit
data. When all data has been transmitted, the scanner will turn RTS OFF. In response, the
host should turn OFF the scanner’s CTS. If, while RTS is ON, the CTS line is not ON for a
certain configurable period, the scanner will terminate the transmission with an error
indication of the buzzer.
Figure 14: MODEM

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e) ACK/NAK
After data has been transmitted, the scanner expects to receive one of the following
responses from the host:
ACK response The scanner completes transmission successfully with the good-
read buzzer and returns to the initial state.
NAK response The scanner sends the data again and waits for the response from
the host.
DC1 response The scanner returns to waiting for the trigger, if it has a trigger (the
initial state).
None response The scanner sounds the error buzzer and returns to the initial state.
ACK/NAK timeout can be set as follows using the menu or commands.
ACK/NAK timeout
Menu / Command
Indefinitely (default)
XI4
100 ms
XI5
500 ms
XI6
1000 ms
XI7
Figure 15-1: ACK Timing Chart