Opticon NLV-5201 User manual

Specifications Manual
NLV-5201
Fixed Mount 2D Imager Scanner

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Revision History
Product Name: NLV-5201
Specification Number: SS17137 (Original Specification Number: SS17136)
Edition
Date
Page
Section
Description of Changes
2nd
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Applied new template. Rewrote text for
clarity.
1st
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Contents
1Overview............................................................................................................................ 1
2About the NLV-5201 2D Imager Scanner........................................................................... 1
2.1 Model Details.............................................................................................................. 1
2.2 Standard Product Description..................................................................................... 2
3Physical Features............................................................................................................... 2
4Detailed View..................................................................................................................... 3
5Basic Operation Mode........................................................................................................ 4
5.1 Exposure Control........................................................................................................ 5
5.1.1 Automatic Adjustment Exposure Control................................................................. 5
5.1.2 Tuning Exposure Control........................................................................................ 5
5.2 Operation Modes and Status...................................................................................... 6
5.3 Control Panel Operation Specifications ...................................................................... 7
5.4 LED Indicator Specifications....................................................................................... 8
6Electrical Specifications...................................................................................................... 9
7Power Specifications.......................................................................................................... 9
8Interface Specification.......................................................................................................10
8.1 RS-232C Interface.....................................................................................................10
8.1.1 Initial RS-232C Communication Settings...............................................................10
8.1.2 Interface Signals....................................................................................................10
8.1.3 Signal Level...........................................................................................................11
8.1.4 RS-232C Interface Circuit......................................................................................11
8.1.5 RS-232C Interface Cable.......................................................................................12
8.2 USB Interface............................................................................................................12
8.2.1 USB Interface Specifications..................................................................................13
8.2.2 USB Connector......................................................................................................13
8.2.3 USB Interface Circuit .............................................................................................13
8.2.4 USB Interface Cable..............................................................................................14
9Optical Specifications........................................................................................................14
9.1 Basic Optical Specifications.......................................................................................14
9.2 Aiming Pattern...........................................................................................................15
9.3 Image Range.............................................................................................................15

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10 Technical Specifications....................................................................................................15
10.1 Barcode Test Labels..................................................................................................17
10.1.1 1D Barcode Test Labels.....................................................................................17
10.1.2 GS1 DataBar/Composite....................................................................................17
10.1.3 2D Barcode Test Labels.....................................................................................17
10.2 Scan Area and Depth of Field....................................................................................18
10.3 Printed Contrast Signal (PCS)...................................................................................23
10.4 Minimum Resolution..................................................................................................24
10.5 Barcode Width...........................................................................................................25
10.6 Pitch, Skew and Tilt...................................................................................................26
10.7 Curvature...................................................................................................................27
10.8 Motion Tolerance.......................................................................................................28
10.9 Scan Speed...............................................................................................................29
10.10 Auto Trigger...........................................................................................................30
10.11 Indicator Specifications..........................................................................................31
10.12 Imager Specifications.............................................................................................31
11 Environmental Specifications ............................................................................................31
11.1 Temperature..............................................................................................................31
11.2 Humidity ....................................................................................................................31
11.3 Ambient Light Immunity.............................................................................................32
11.4 Environmental Durability (IP).....................................................................................32
11.5 Key Durability ............................................................................................................32
11.6 Cable Strength...........................................................................................................33
11.7 Cable Bending Strength.............................................................................................33
11.8 Vibration Resistance..................................................................................................33
11.8.1 Vibration Resistance of the Imager Scanner......................................................33
11.8.2 Vibration Resistance of the Imager Scanner in Packaging.................................33
11.9 Drop Impact Resistance ............................................................................................34
11.9.1 Drop Impact Resistance of the Imager Scanner.................................................34
11.9.2 Drop Impact Resistance of the Imager Scanner in Packaging............................34
11.10 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity...........................................................................34
11.11 Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Field Amplitude Modulation..............................35
11.12 Power Frequency Magnetic Field...........................................................................35

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12 Regulatory Compliance.....................................................................................................35
12.1 LED Safety................................................................................................................35
12.2 EMC..........................................................................................................................35
13 RoHS ................................................................................................................................36
14 Reliability...........................................................................................................................36
15 Precautions.......................................................................................................................36
16 Cleaning NLV-5201...........................................................................................................37
17 Product Labels..................................................................................................................38
17.1 Serial Number Label..................................................................................................38
17.2 Address Label............................................................................................................38
18 Packaging Specifications...................................................................................................39
18.1 Individual Packaging Specification.............................................................................39
18.2 Collective Packaging Specification ............................................................................40
19 Mechanical Drawing..........................................................................................................41
20 Default Factory Settings....................................................................................................42
20.1 Barcode Default Settings...........................................................................................42
20.1.1 1D Barcode Default Settings..............................................................................42
20.1.2 Postal Code Default Settings .............................................................................43
20.1.3 GS1 DataBar Default Settings............................................................................43
20.1.4 Composite GS1 Default Settings........................................................................44
20.1.5 2D Barcode Default Settings..............................................................................45
20.1.6 OCR Font Default Settings.................................................................................45
20.2 Read, Trigger, and Buzzer Default Settings...............................................................46
20.3 Interface Communication Default Settings.................................................................46
20.3.1 RS-232C Default Settings..................................................................................46
20.3.2 USB Default Settings.........................................................................................46

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: Detailed View of NLV-5201............................................................................................................3
Figure 2: Automatic Adjustment Exposure Control.......................................................................................5
Figure 3: Tuning Exposure Control...............................................................................................................5
Figure 4: Electrical Configuration Diagram...................................................................................................9
Figure 5: Interface Circuit (RS-232C) .........................................................................................................11
Figure 6: RS-232C Loose End Interface Cable ..........................................................................................12
Figure 7: USB Plug (A) Pin Assignment .....................................................................................................13
Figure 8: Interface Circuit (USB).................................................................................................................13
Figure 9: USB Interface Cable....................................................................................................................14
Figure 10: Aiming Pattern and Image Range..............................................................................................15
Figure 11: Test Condition for Depth of Field...............................................................................................16
Figure 12: Scan Area and Depth of Field....................................................................................................18
Figure 13: Barcode Width ...........................................................................................................................25
Figure 14: Pitch, Skew, and Tilt ..................................................................................................................26
Figure 15: Curvature ...................................................................................................................................27
Figure 16: Motion Tolerance.......................................................................................................................28
Figure 17: Scan Speed ...............................................................................................................................29
Figure 18: Auto Trigger ...............................................................................................................................30
Figure 19: Ambient Light Immunity .............................................................................................................32
Figure 20: Key Durability.............................................................................................................................32
Figure 21: Cable Bending Strength.............................................................................................................33
Figure 22: Drop Impact Strength.................................................................................................................34
Figure 23: Cleaning NLV-5201 ...................................................................................................................37
Figure 24: Serial Number Label..................................................................................................................38
Figure 25: Serial Number Label Affixed to the NLV-5201...........................................................................38
Figure 26: Address Label............................................................................................................................38
Figure 27: Address Label Affixed to the NLV-5201 ....................................................................................38
Figure 28: Individual Packaging (USB).......................................................................................................39
Figure 29: Collective Packaging .................................................................................................................40
Figure 30: Mechanical Drawing...................................................................................................................41

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1Overview
This manual provides specifications for the NLV-5201, a fixed-mount 2D imager scanner that
includes these focus ranges:
•Standard range (SR)
•High-density (HD)
•Ultra high-density (UD)
Use these specifications to smoothly integrate the NLV-5201 2D imager scanner with your
product and maximize performance of the imager scanner.
The NLV-5201 contains these features. Unless otherwise noted, all features apply to all models:
•High-speed reading: The high-speed CMOS sensor and CPU ensure efficient scanning
and fast response, even in environments with movement (vibration) and poor lighting.
•Integrated Tune function: The Tune function computes settings based on the target
environment, which allows for the fastest possible decodes. To enable tuning, you press
the mode key and monitor the 3-color indicators. For more information, see the NLV-
5201 User’s Manual.
•Motion tolerance: Capable of accurately scanning moving barcodes.
•Data Edit Programming: Capable of batch reading 1D barcodes (up to 16 barcodes),
2D barcodes, and OCR. The combined output is highly configurable using regular
expressions. Also supports GS1 data conversion and code coordinate output.
•Green LED aiming and Warm-White LED Illumination: A well-defined, single line of
green LED light and efficient warm-white LED illumination makes it easy to aim while
providing safety and long life.
•RoHS compliance: The 2D imager scanner is a RoHS compliant product, as declared
by Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.
2About the NLV-5201 2D Imager Scanner
Before configuring or using the NLV-5201 2D imager scanner, make sure that you are familiar
with its physical details and specifications.
2.1 Model Details
The 2D imager scanner model is a combination of the model name, focus, interface, cable
length, and optional AC adapter.
2D Imager Scanner Model Details
Model Name
Focus
Interface
NLV-5201
SR, HD, UD
RS232C(LE), USB, USB-COM,
RS232C(9P)
NLV-5201
SR, HD, UD
RS232C (+PS optional AC adapter)

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Focus Description
Symbol
Description
None
Standard Range (113 mm)
-HD
High-Density (63 mm)
-UD
Ultra High-Density (43 mm)
Interface Cable Description
Symbol
Description
-RS232C(LE)
RS-232C loose-end cable
-USB
USB cable, USB-HID is the default interface setting
-USB-COM
USB cable, USB-COM is the default interface setting
-RS232C(9P)
RS-232C cable, power supply input is connected to D-sub 9 pin 9
-RS232C
RS-232C cable, external AC adapter power supply specification is used
Cable Length Description
Symbol
Description
None
1.5 mm is the standard cable length
Optional AC Adapter Description
Symbol
Description
None
AC adapter not included
+PS
AC adapter for the RS-232C power supply is included
2.2 Standard Product Description
The standard 2D imager scanner has these configurations. Additional configurations are
available by special order. For help, contact your Opticon Sales Representative.
Configuration
Description
NLV-5201-RS232C(LE)
Standard focus, RS-232C loose-end cable
NLV-5201-USB
Standard focus, USB-HID
3Physical Features
This section describes the physical features of the NLV-5201.
Feature
Description
Notes
Dimensions
W: 41.1 mm × D: 33.0 mm × H: 24.0 mm
Excludes the protruding part of the 2D
imager scanner.
Weight
Approximately 125 g
Excludes the cable.
Housing material
Zinc alloy diecasting

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4Detailed View
Figure 1: Detailed View of NLV-5201
X X X X X X
2. Mounting Holes
1. Scan Window
4. Buzzer Holes
7. Mode Key
6. Trigger Key
5. Status LED
3. Control Panel

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NLV-5201 Components
Callout
Name
Description
1
Scan Window
Light paths of the imager scanner, LED illumination, and aiming. Make
sure that the lens is free from dust and dirt before scanning. For more
information, see “Cleaning the NLV-5201” on page 37.
2
Mounting Holes
Screw holes (two on the bottom and two on the side) that you can use to
mount the imager scanner. 2 holes on the bottom and side. For the
mounting hole dimensions, see “Mechanical Drawing” on page 41.
3
Control Panel
Use the control panel to run Test mode, Tune mode, and Aim mode. You
can also select the bank. For more information, see “Control Panel
Operation Specifications” on page 7.
4
Buzzer Holes
Sound from a built-in buzzer comes out through these holes. When the
holes are covered, the buzzer sound is diminished. The sound varies
depending on the settings. You can configure the frequency, loudness,
and duration of the buzzer.
5
Status LED
Indicates status with 3-color LEDs: red, orange, and green. For more
information, see “LED Indicator Specifications” on page 8.
6
Trigger Key
The default key is the trigger key. When you select a mode from the
control panel, the trigger key operates as an execution key.
7
Mode Key
Use the mode key to select and cancel the mode. Press and hold the
mode key to return to saved settings bank select mode.
5Basic Operation Mode
Make sure you understand the symbols used to indicate the states of the status LED indicator.
Symbol
Description
OFF
Blinking
ON

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5.1 Exposure Control
Exposure Control determines shutter speed and illumination parameters. Exposure Control can
be set to:
•Automatic Adjustment
•Tuning
5.1.1 Automatic Adjustment Exposure Control
By default, Exposure Control is set to Automatic Adjustment. Exposure is automatically adjusted
when the reading distance and the barcode to read is not fixed. Example of use: Holding a
product to read the barcode.
Figure 2: Automatic Adjustment Exposure Control
5.1.2 Tuning Exposure Control
When the reading distance and the barcode to read is fixed, barcode reading is optimized by
setting the exposure parameters. Example of use: Product barcodes moving along a factory
line.
Figure 3: Tuning Exposure Control

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5.2 Operation Modes and Status
Mode
Mark
Description
Normal
-
When the imager scanner is in a read mode, these conditions are used to
trigger barcode reading:
•Command trigger by serial communication (USB-COM/RS-232C)
•External trigger signal (RS-232C)
•Auto trigger
•Trigger key
Test
mode
TEST
Test mode is used to test the read rate. The read rate is displayed on the
LED indicator every 10 successful reads.
Tune
mode
TUNE
Used to determine and set the optimum exposure.
When tuning is finished, the barcode limits, exposure setting, etc. are
saved to the current saved settings bank. The read rate is also displayed
on the LED indicator.
Saved
settings
bank
-
The bank is the area to save the exposure (from 1 to 7, default = 1)
adjusted in tune mode.
Aim
mode
AIM
Aim mode controls the aiming LED and indicates whether the barcode is
close to the center coordinate of the image sensor to LED indicator.

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5.3 Control Panel Operation Specifications
This section describes the operation of the control panel on the side of housing.
LED Indicator
Mode
Key
Trigger
Key
Operation
Mode
Operation Description
Trigger
Key for
reading
Normal
Normal operation status.
Press
once
(within 2
sec)
Mode
transition
by
pressing
once
Test
Used when testing the read rate.
Press
twice
(within 2
sec)
Mode
transition
by
pressing
once
Tune
Automatically finds the optimum
exposure settings based on the current
barcode reading environment. When
tuning is finished, the barcode
symbology type is limited, and the
exposure settings are saved to the
current saved settings bank. The read
rate is also displayed on the LED
indicator.
Press 3
times
(within 2
sec)
Mode
transition
by
pressing
once
Aim
Controls the aiming LED and indicates
whether the barcode is close to the
center of the image sensor view.
Press 4
times
(within 2
sec)
Press for 2
seconds
or more
(Press
again to
select)
Mode
transition
by
pressing
once
Bank
selection
To display the currently used saved
settings bank on the LED, press and hold
the mode key for more than 2 seconds.
To cycle through the saved settings
banks, in order, press the mode key
again.
To select and use the currently displayed
saved settings bank, press the trigger
key.
Press both keys at the
same time for 5 seconds
to enter “initialization
standby.”Press the
trigger key again to
initialize.
Initialize
To enter initialization standby, press the
mode key and trigger key at the same
time and hold for 5 seconds.
To initialize, press the trigger key.
To cancel initialization standby, press the
mode key.

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5.4 LED Indicator Specifications
The status LED’s indicate the read result and USB communication status. In read rate mode,
the reading success rate is indicated by these three 3-color LED’s.
Normal Mode Status LED Indication
Status
Reading Success
Waiting for USB
Communication
Communication/
Reading Error
LED Indication
“Test mode”, “Tune mode” and “Aim mode” LED Indication
Test and tuning display the read rate 10 times.
Read Rate
0 - 40 %
50 - 70 %
80 - 90%
100%
Central Coordinate
Far from the
center
⇨
Close to the
center
LED Indication
“Saved Settings Bank No.” LED Indication
The number of the currently used saved settings bank blinks when you press the mode key for
more than 2 seconds. Values (from 1 to 7) are in binary.
Bank No.
No. 1
No. 2
No. 3
No. 4
No. 5
No. 6
No. 7
LED Indication

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6Electrical Specifications
The NLV-5201 consists of these components:
•Decoder Section: Decodes 1D and 2D barcodes and OCR fonts from an image scanned
by the CMOS sensor camera module.
•Communication Control Section: Communicates with a host device.
•SUB Board: Electrical distribution board for the main power supply conversion.
The RS-232C interface model requires an external DC 5.0 V power supply. The USB interface
model is powered through the USB cable, so no external power supply is needed.
Figure 4: Electrical Configuration Diagram
7Power Specifications
Reference temperature for current consumption is 25° C.
Power Specifications
Specification
Value
Range of Operating Voltage
4.5 V to 5.5 V
Current Consumption
Maximum: 450 mA
Reading: 265 mA (Typ.)
Auto trigger standby: 190 mA (Typ.)
Standby: 40 mA (Typ.)
Camera
Section Decoder Section SUB Board
MCU
Imaging
Lens
Illumination
Warm White
LED(1)
Power
Supply
Circuit
CPU
FROM/
LPDDR2
I/F
(RS-232C/USB)
Status LEDx3
Trigger Key
Mode Key
+5V
RS-232C
/
USB
Host
Host
Power
Supply
Circuit
3.3V←5.0V
FPC
FFC
Indicator
Control Circuit
CMOS
Image
Sensor
Illumination
Drive
Circuit
LED (1)
Power
Supply
Circuit
FPC
Buzzer
Aiming
Green LED
(1)

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8Interface Specification
The NLV-5201 uses these interfaces:
•RS-232C
•USB (COM/HID)
8.1 RS-232C Interface
This section describes RS-232C serial communications between the imager scanner and a host
computer. If the host COM port is not open, the imager scanner cannot send data and will emit
an error sound.
Note: With the RS-232C interface, the imager scanner can transfer images.
8.1.1 RS-232C Communication Settings
Base Communication Settings
Setting
Value
Default
Baud rate
300 to 115200 bps
9600 bps
Data length
7 bits, 8 bits
8 bits
Parity bits
None, Even, Odd
None
Stop bits
1 bit, 2 bits
1 bit
8.1.2 Interface Signals
Signal names are based on signals transmitted from the imager scanner to the host.
Interface Signals
Name
Cable Color
Notes
VCC
Red
Power-supply voltage 4.5 V to 5.5 V (Typ. 5 V)
Trigger
Brown
External trigger input terminal
OK
Yellow
External OK output terminal
NG
Orange
External NG output terminal
S-GND
Black
RTS
Gray
CTS
Blue
TxD
Green
RxD
White
Shield GND
(Black)
Heat shrink tube

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8.1.3 Signal Level
Signal names are based on signals transmitted from the imager scanner to the host.
Signal Levels
Name
IN/Out
Voltage (V)
Mark
Space
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
Signal Level Sequencer Signal (Loose End, Only)
Name
IN/Out
Voltage (V)
L Level
Space/ON
Trigger
IN
-0.3 V - 0.6 V
3 V - Vcc+0.3 V
OK
OUT
0.3 V/10 mA
Vcc
NG
OUT
0.3 V/10 mA
Vcc
Trigger
IN
-0.3 V - 0.6 V
3 V - Vcc+0.3 V
8.1.4 RS-232C Interface Circuit
Figure 5: Interface Circuit (RS-232C)
Barcode
reader main
circuit
VCC DC 5V
+
Load MAX DC 24V
+
TxD
RxD
RTS
CTS
OK / NG
Trigger
S-GND
F-GND
TxD
RxD
CTS
RTS
External
device
NLV-5201

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8.1.5 RS-232C Interface Cable
RS-232C Interface Cable Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Cable length
1500 mm
Exposed wire length
70 mm
Wire conductor diameter
AWG28
Insulator outer diameter
0.58 mm
Exposed conductor length
7 mm
Cable diameter
φ3.8 mm
Weight
Approx. 45 g
Cable material
PVC
Figure 6: RS-232C Loose End Interface Cable
8.2 USB Interface
The NLV-5201 can use either USB interface:
•Human Interface Device Class (HID)
•Communication Device Class (COM)
The COM interface allows bidirectional serial communication, which supports transmitting
commands from the host computer to the imager scanner, as well as receiving barcode data. To
use USB-COM, you need to install the latest version of the Opticon USB-COM driver on your
host device.
If the host COM post is not open, the imager scanner cannot send data and will emit an error
sound.
Note: With the USB-COM interface, the imager scanner can transfer images.
1500±50 60±5
7±2
φ3.8
[Unit: mm]