Rea Rea pc-scan ld 4 User manual

REA VERIFIER

VERIFIERS FOR

MATRIX CODES AND BAR

CODES

Operating Manual

REA PC-SCAN LD 4

A high-precision verifier for bar codes for

operation with REA TransWin32 software

Version 1.20 dated 03/02/2018

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Legal notice

Version: 1.20, English

Without the prior written consent of REA Elektronik GmbH, no part of this Operating Manual is allowed

to be reproduced in any form or processed, duplicated and distributed using electronic systems. Users

of the REA verifier are allowed to make the documentation available in electronic form to all users in in-

house networks.

Although this documentation was created with the utmost care and diligence, some information may be

incorrect and contain errors. REA Elektronik does not assume any responsibility for damage arising

from such erroneous information.

REA Elektronik is constantly striving to improve its products and reserves the right to change the

information and data contained in this document without prior notice.

REA Elektronik GmbH

Teichwiesenstraße 1

64367 Mühltal, Germany

Phone: +49 (0)6154-638-0

Fax: +49 (0)6154-638-195

E-mail: reain[email protected]

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Document history

Version

date

description

author

2.1.0

2018-03-02

Translation from original German document

S.Liebler

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Table of contents

1INTRODUCTION REA PC-SCAN LD 4 ...............................................................................7

1.1 Scope of delivery of the REA PC-Scan LD 4...........................................................................8

1.2 Conditions for transport, storage and operation....................................................................9

2SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................11

2.1 General safety instructions....................................................................................................11

2.2 Electrical hazards...................................................................................................................11

2.3 Hazards in handling the REA PC-SCAN LD 4 .......................................................................12

3PREPARATIONS FOR COMMISSIONING........................................................................14

3.1 Hardware installation..............................................................................................................14

3.2 Application of the hollow body measuring device. ..............................................................16

3.3 Selection and assembly of the measuring head...................................................................18

3.4 Connecting the REA PC-Scan LD 4 to the mains power supply..........................................21

3.5 Switching on and off...............................................................................................................22

3.6 Operating the REA PC-Scan LD 4 with REA TransWin32 ....................................................22

3.7 General information on the software installationn...............................................................22

3.7.1 Software installation 24

3.7.2 Software and device options 25

3.8 Network installation................................................................................................................30

3.9 Setting the network addresses..............................................................................................34

3.10 General information about network addresses ....................................................................34

3.11 Firewall....................................................................................................................................35

3.12 MAC addresses.......................................................................................................................35

4ADJUSTMENT AND CALIBRATION ................................................................................36

4.1 Basic adjustment....................................................................................................................36

4.2 Calibration of the REA PC-Scan LD 4....................................................................................38

4.3 Permitted device tolerances ..................................................................................................40

5OPERATION OF THE REA PC-SCAN LD 4 .....................................................................43

5.1 Handling the REA PC-Scan LD 4 ...........................................................................................43

5.2 Operating the REA PC-Scan LD 4 with the REA TransWin32 PC program.........................44

5.2.1 Browse on device and connect 45

5.2.2 Single measurement 46

5.2.3 Multiple measurement 47

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5.3 Aperture setting......................................................................................................................48

5.4 Measuring a bar code.............................................................................................................49

5.5 Measuring a bar code on round surfaces.............................................................................49

5.6 Function keys on the REA PC-Scan LD 4 .............................................................................50

5.7 ON button................................................................................................................................50

5.7.1 Switching on and off 50

5.7.2 Resetting the network settings 50

5.8 Scan button –symbol measurement.....................................................................................50

5.9 “Store” button –save measurements...................................................................................51

5.10 “Print” button – print the test report .....................................................................................51

5.11 “Pos” button – positioning of the laser beam ......................................................................51

6CONFIGURING THE ANALYSIS AND CODE TYPES ......................................................52

6.1 Analysis...................................................................................................................................52

6.2 Code selection........................................................................................................................52

6.3 Profile management................................................................................................................54

6.4 Identification of test reports...................................................................................................54

7USER ADMINISTRATION.................................................................................................56

7.1 Simple user name...................................................................................................................56

7.2 Simple password ....................................................................................................................56

7.3 Set up user administration.....................................................................................................56

7.4 User administration in operation...........................................................................................60

7.5 TransWin32 configuration with password. ...........................................................................61

8ERROR MESSAGES.........................................................................................................62

8.1 Device data..............................................................................................................................64

9TECHNICAL DATA OF THE REA PC-SCAN LD 4 ...........................................................65

9.1 Technical data, power supply unit.........................................................................................66

10 TERMS OF GUARANTEE.................................................................................................67

11 APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................68

11.1 Symbols used in this Manual.................................................................................................68

11.2 Abbreviations used.................................................................................................................70

11.3 Handling..................................................................................................................................70

11.4 Obligations of the operating company..................................................................................70

11.5 Obligations of the user...........................................................................................................70

11.6 Intended use............................................................................................................................71

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11.7 Recycling.................................................................................................................................71

12 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY.....................................................................................72

13 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ............................................................................73

14 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY FOR REA CALIBRATION CARDS.............................74

15 SOFTWARE UPDATE.......................................................................................................75

16 PROTECTED TRADEMARKS...........................................................................................75

17 LICENCE CONDITIONS....................................................................................................75

17.1 License Agreement.................................................................................................................76

17.2 Limited support and fault / error rectifications.....................................................................76

17.3 Export limitations ...................................................................................................................76

17.4 Maintenance............................................................................................................................77

17.5 Liability....................................................................................................................................77

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1 Introduction REA PC-SCAN LD 4

The REA PC-Scan LD 4 is a measuring device for quality control of printed bar codes.

It is a verifier with a measuring head that must always be connected with a PC over a network. The

optical measurement of bar codes is performed by the measuring head. The remote control and

analysis software that is included in the delivery runs on the PC for the display and printing of the test

reports.

Unlike in the case of reading a code by means of a scanner, consistent, reproducible

measuring conditions are always required for the verification of a code. This applies to both, the light

source, the lighting angle, lighting directions, the measuring aperture as well as the distance between

the device and test specimen. If these conditions change, variable, non-comparable measurement

results are the outcome.

A measurement result can provide information on quality deficiencies. In actual practice and depending

on the code application and the extent of the quality deficiencies, such deficiencies range from barely

noticeable up to a total failure of readability. What the response to quality deficiencies should be

depends very much on the respective application conditions and the scanner used.

Scanners are usually not suitable for quality checks. Their task is to capture the codes as efficiently as

possible. When you attempt to carry out a quality check with a scanner, you only get information on the

ability of the scanner to read the codes. Different types of scanners show differences in the reading

characteristics.

When it comes to a quality check for printed/inscribed codes, however, the characteristic of the codes

is of interest, not the ability of a scanner to compensate for any deficiencies in the code depiction.

It is mandatory to comply with the instructions on transport and test equipment monitoring. If the REA

PC-Scan LD 4 is shipped without transportation protection, the risk of damage is very high. If the

instructions on test equipment monitoring are not complied with, changed measuring behaviour due to

age, environmental influences or wear remains unnoticed.

REA bar code verifiers analyse the print quality of bar codes in accordance with the international

standard ISO/IEC 15416. The analysis can be supplemented with optional parameters in order to get

more details; or it can be adapted to the respective requirement.

The previous traditional analysis has been replaced by the optional parameters.

It is crucial that this Operating Manual be read before the initial

start-up.

Safety instructions must be complied with.

This Manual must be stored near the device.

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1.1 Scope of delivery of the REA PC-Scan LD 4

In the basic version, the REA PC-Scan LD 4 is delivered with the following parts.

REA PC-Scan LD 4 verifier

Depending on the order, a version with a measuring head with a measuring length of 133 and/or

220 mm and a laser diode with a light wave length of 670 nm (set 030.202.000 or 030.202.010)

Measuring head (depending on order) Measuring head 4 mil (article 030.212.200), measuring

head 10 mil (article 030.212.201) or both measuring heads

1 PoE power-supply unit (100-240 V~; 0.4 A; 50-60 Hz~) (article 0611 3000)

With IEC socket in accordance with IEC 60320 C13/C14 and 1 network cable for the ordered

connector standard (Euro [09500005], UK [09500007], US [09500004])

Two network cables, highly flexible, RJ45 Cat5 (article 0831 6605)

Operating Manual for the REA PC-SCAN LD 4

CD-ROM with installation programs and documentation (REA TransWin32 operating manual)

Test code card from photo paper on DIN A4 paper, in a protective envelope (article

030.003.350), each with 1 reference test report from the test code, created with a reference

testing device per measuring head, and each with 1 final test report from the test code, created

with the supplied REA PC-Scan LD 4 per measuring head

Torx 8 screwdriver (article 09808209)

Options: only available when listed on the delivery slip

Software options:

Optional symbologies, Article Look Up32, Comparator function, ScanLink and Code Analysis

The ordered software options listed on the delivery slip are stored in the device ex-factory. If software

options are purchased at a later time, activation is done with licence keys. The keys are always only

valid for a specific device. The necessary Windows software “TransWin32” is always included on the

supplied CD.

Software options can be ordered at a later time and activated with a licence key.

Hardware:

Hollow body adapter: Adapter plate with a trapezoidal notch for the measurement of codes on

round surfaces (cans, bottles, etc.) (Article 030.202.310 - 133 mm, article 030.202.315 –220

mm)

Carrying case: Hard shell case with moulded parts for the safe and secure storage of the device

and accessories (article 030.003.900)

EAN/UPC calibrated test card (article 0830 0912)

Optional parts and licence keys for activating the software options are only included if they were

ordered, confirmed and listed as separate items on the delivery slip.

Depending on the order, the device is delivered in packaging made of special cardboard or in a

carrying case that is protected during shipping by a matching outer cardboard box.

The supplied test code on photo paper serves as a reference pattern; it must be stored in a protected

space and handled with care. Every 2 years, it should be replaced by a new one.

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1.2 Conditions for transport, storage and operation

The REA PC-Scan LD 4 is only allowed to be transported in the supplied

case or the transport packaging.

Transport: The delivery of the verifier from the manufacturer always takes place in

special transport packaging. The packaging should not be disposed of but kept for

later transports.

Shipping the REA PC-Scan LD 4 with parcel services and other such means should

always be done in the original packaging. For shipping, the measuring head must be

removed from the verifier and packaged separately. The measuring head should be

inserted in the provided space of the foam inlay (see Chapter 3.3: “Selection and

assembly of the measuring head”).

CAUTION

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The REA PC-Scan LD 4 must be placed in the case or cardboard packaging only in the shown way.

The device should always be sent in the case or original transport packaging since both provide

optimum transport protection.

Storage: The device must always be stored in dry, dust-free rooms at room temperature. To protect

the device from dust residues, it should be protected by a cover when not in use or be stored in the

transport packaging.

Dust on the optically active surfaces results in a misalignment of the optical measuring paths,

which in turn leads to incorrect measurement results.

Operation: Moisture, cold, heat, dust as well as mechanical shocks and falls can lead to damage to the

mechanical and/or electronic parts.

If a defect or a malfunction is detected through a comparative measurement

on the reference code, the device should not be operated any longer

because it might lead to consequential damage. Before further use, it must

be sent to the manufacturer for inspection and repair.

CAUTION

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