Rea Scancheck 3n User manual

User manual

REA ScanCheck 3n

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Document change history

Version

Date

Description

Author

1.10

2010-08

Successor version ScanCheck 3n update

S.Liebler

1.20

2019-09-24

Complete rework of the document

S.Liebler

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1INTRODUCTION TO REA SCANCHECK 3N............................................................................8

1.1 Scope of delivery of the REA ScanCheck 3n....................................................................9

1.2 Conditions for transport, storage and operation............................................................10

1.3 Determining the serial number on the REA product ......................................................12

2SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................13

2.1 General safety instructions..............................................................................................13

2.2 Electrical hazards .............................................................................................................14

2.3 Dangers when handling the REA ScanCheck 3n............................................................15

3COMMISSIONING THE REA SCANCHECK 3N .....................................................................17

3.1 Hardware installation........................................................................................................17

3.1.1 Charging the rechargeable batteries ..............................................................................17

3.2 Connecting the REA ScanCheck 3n to the mains power supply...................................19

3.3 Switching on and off.........................................................................................................20

3.3.1 <1> Sleep mode.............................................................................................................20

3.3.2 <2> Shut down device....................................................................................................20

3.3.3 <3> Reboot device.........................................................................................................21

3.3.4 <4> Terminate GUI ........................................................................................................21

3.3.5 <5> Reboot Verifier........................................................................................................21

3.3.6 < 6> Login / Logout ........................................................................................................22

3.3.7 <7> Save system information / device data to USB........................................................22

3.3.8 <8> Slide show...............................................................................................................22

3.3.9 Switching on again after a power failure.........................................................................22

3.4 Changing pre-settings on the REA ScanCheck 3n.........................................................23

3.4.1 Standard parameters for factory pre-settings .................................................................24

3.4.2 Changing the menu language selection..........................................................................24

3.4.3 Changing data output parameters..................................................................................25

3.5 Operating REA ScanCheck 3n with report printer..........................................................25

3.6 Operating the REA ScanCheck 3n with REA TransWin32 .............................................26

3.6.1 General information on the software installation.............................................................26

3.6.1.1 Software installation.................................................................................................28

3.6.1.2 Software and device options....................................................................................29

3.7 Updating the operating software in the REA ScanCheck 3n .........................................33

3.7.1 Updating the device from the USB stick with GUI...........................................................34

3.7.2 Updating the device from the USB stick with text console ..............................................35

3.7.3 Updating the device with the Service Tool......................................................................35

3.7.4 Updating the device with TransWin32 ............................................................................36

3.8 Network installation..........................................................................................................37

3.8.1 Connection via “DHCP” server in the network ................................................................37

3.8.2 Direct point-to-point connection......................................................................................38

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3.8.3 Connection via an Ethernet switch .................................................................................39

3.8.4 Connection with default IP address................................................................................39

3.8.5 Data connection between the PC and REA ScanCheck 3n with an Ethernet switch.......40

3.9 Setting the network addresses........................................................................................40

3.9.1 Setting directly on the ScanCheck 3n device..................................................................41

3.9.2 Setting via TransWin32..................................................................................................41

3.10 General information about network addresses ..............................................................42

3.11 Firewall ..............................................................................................................................42

3.12 MAC addresses:................................................................................................................43

4ADJUSTMENT AND CALIBRATION ......................................................................................43

4.1 General information on adjustment and calibration.......................................................43

4.2 Adjustment and calibration card .....................................................................................44

4.3 Adjustment of the measuring apertures 6, 8 and 10 mil ................................................45

4.4 Adjustment of the measuring aperture 20 mil.................................................................49

4.5 Calibrating the REA ScanCheck 3n .................................................................................50

4.6 Permitted device tolerances.............................................................................................51

5OPERATING THE REA SCANCHECK 3N..............................................................................55

5.1 Handling the REA ScanCheck 3n ....................................................................................56

5.2 Using the pressure plates ................................................................................................58

5.3 Measuring bar codes for the first time ............................................................................59

5.3.1 Quick display with LED and acoustic signal....................................................................60

5.3.2 Evaluation according to ISO/IEC15416 ..........................................................................61

5.3.2.1 1st screen page: Summary......................................................................................61

5.3.2.2 2nd to 5th screen page: Deviations..........................................................................61

5.3.2.3 6th screen page: Optional parameters.....................................................................62

5.3.2.4 7th screen page: Error list........................................................................................62

5.4 Setting / selection of the correct measuring aperture....................................................63

5.4.1 Measuring apertures 6, 8 and 10 mil..............................................................................65

5.4.2 Measuring aperture 20 mil (optional)..............................................................................66

5.5 Settings / button functions...............................................................................................67

5.5.1 General button assignments and control functions.........................................................67

5.5.2 Buttons with special functions ........................................................................................69

5.5.3 Reset function................................................................................................................71

5.6 Setup menu (pre-settings directly in the device)............................................................71

5.6.1 “Setup” main menu with 6 sub-menus............................................................................71

5.6.1.1 Setup sub-menu <1> Stored reports........................................................................72

5.6.1.2 Set-up sub-menu <2> Adjust/calibrate.....................................................................72

5.6.1.3 Set-up sub-menu <3> Settings with 9 further sub-menus.........................................72

5.6.1.3.1 <3> Settings –Sub-menu <1> Code type selection.............................................73

5.6.1.3.1.1 Additional test criteria....................................................................................74

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5.6.1.3.1.2 EAN-13 - Additional test criteria.....................................................................74

5.6.1.3.1.3 UPC-A code - Additional test criteria .............................................................76

5.6.1.3.1.4 EAN-8 / UPC-E code - Additional test criteria................................................77

5.6.1.3.1.5 Code 128 / GS1-128 - Additional test criteria.................................................77

5.6.1.3.1.6 GS1 DataBar code family..............................................................................79

5.6.1.3.1.6.1 GS1 DataBar / GS1 DataBar Stacked - Additional test criteria................79

5.6.1.3.1.6.2 GS1 DataBar Expanded / GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked - Additional

test criteria 80

5.6.1.3.1.6.3 GS1 DataBar Limited - Additional test criteria .........................................80

5.6.1.3.1.7 The code 39 family........................................................................................80

5.6.1.3.1.7.1 Code 39 / Code 32 - Additional test criteria.............................................80

5.6.1.3.1.7.2 Code 39-Full ASCII - Additional test criteria (optional code types)...........82

5.6.1.3.1.7.3 PZN codes..............................................................................................82

5.6.1.3.1.8 Codabar / Codabar 18 - Additional test criteria..............................................83

5.6.1.3.1.9 2 of 5 Interleaved / ITF-14 Code - Additional test criteria...............................83

5.6.1.3.1.10 2 of 5 Int IATA / 2 of 5 3 bar matrix / 2 of 5 5 bar ind - Additional test criteria

(optional code types).........................................................................................................84

5.6.1.3.1.11 2 of 5 5 bar IATA - Additional test criteria (optional code types)...................84

5.6.1.3.1.12 Pharma Code / Plessey Code - Additional test criteria (optional code types)

5.6.1.3.1.13 MSI Code - Additional test criteria (optional code types) .............................85

5.6.1.3.1.14 Measuring program.....................................................................................85

5.6.1.3.2 <3> Settings –Sub-menu <2> Aperture ..............................................................85

5.6.1.3.3 <3> Settings –Sub-menu <3> Evaluation ...........................................................86

5.6.1.3.4 <3> Settings –Sub-menu <4> Device configure with 8 sub-menus.....................88

5.6.1.3.4.1 Device configure <1> Operating system........................................................89

5.6.1.3.4.2 Device configure <2> Output parameters......................................................90

5.6.1.3.4.3 Device configure <3> Options .......................................................................91

5.6.1.3.4.4 Device configure <4> Date and time .............................................................92

5.6.1.3.4.5 Device configure <5> Network configuration .................................................92

5.6.1.3.4.6 Device configure <6> Change password.......................................................92

5.6.1.3.4.7 Device configure <7> Company and User info ..............................................93

5.6.1.3.4.8 Device configure <8> Configure long report ..................................................93

5.6.1.3.5 <3> Settings –Sub-menu <5> Code comparator (option only)............................94

5.6.1.3.6 <3> Settings –Sub-menu <6> Article lookup (option only) ..................................94

5.6.1.3.7 <3> Settings –Sub-menu <7> factory reset ........................................................95

5.6.1.3.8 <3> Settings –Sub-menu <8> USB update.........................................................95

5.6.1.3.9 <3> Settings –Sub-menu <9> Languages ..........................................................95

5.6.1.4 Set-up sub-menu <4> Edit document.......................................................................95

5.6.1.5 Set-up sub-menu <5> Article selection (option only)................................................95

5.6.1.6 Set-up sub-menu <6> Profile...................................................................................96

5.7 Operation with the PC program REA TransWin32..........................................................96

5.8 Service Tool ......................................................................................................................97

5.8.1 Creating profiles with the Service Tool ...........................................................................97

5.8.2 User management with the Service Tool........................................................................99

5.8.2.1 Simple user name..................................................................................................100

5.8.2.2 Simple password ...................................................................................................100

5.8.2.3 User management .................................................................................................100

6TECHNICAL DATA REA SCANCHECK 3N..........................................................................103

6.1 Technical data, power supply unit.................................................................................104

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7TERMS OF GUARANTEE.....................................................................................................105

8APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................106

8.1 Symbols used in this Manual.........................................................................................106

8.2 Abbreviations used.........................................................................................................108

8.3 Handling ..........................................................................................................................108

8.4 Obligations of the operating company..........................................................................108

8.5 Obligations of the user...................................................................................................108

8.6 Intended use....................................................................................................................109

8.7 Recycling.........................................................................................................................109

9CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY ........................................................................................110

10 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.............................................................................111

11 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY FOR REA CALIBRATION CARDS..............................112

12 SOFTWARE UPDATE .......................................................................................................113

13 PROTECTED TRADEMARKS ...........................................................................................113

14 LICENCE CONDITIONS.....................................................................................................113

14.1 Licence Agreement.........................................................................................................114

14.2 Limited support and troubleshooting............................................................................114

14.3 Export restrictions..........................................................................................................114

14.4 Warning...........................................................................................................................115

14.5 Liability............................................................................................................................115

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1 Introduction to REA ScanCheck 3n

REA ScanCheck 3n is a mobile bar code verifier for the contactless checking of the quality of

printed linear and stacked bar codes. It can be used for mobile quick checks on location. The

results of the check - “Pass” or “Fail” - are indicated by an acoustic signal and visually with different

coloured LED displays. The detailed measurement results can be stored in the internal data

memory and shown on the colour display. It is also possible to print out the measurements with an

optionally available report printer. With the Option TransWin32, the ScanCheck3n can also be

connected with a PC with the REA TransWin32 software for remote control and evaluation via

network cable.

The important details from the measurement can be read off on the colour display.

Using the arrow keys it is also possible to scroll back and forth between further menu fields and

screens.

The further details can be made available by printing out the reports. With this, the device is

particularly well suited for use in print process checks and with the quality controlling of codes on

incoming goods.

When checking film masters, the applicability is limited to reading and decoding codes and the

comparison of their contents with a template.

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 the 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.

Measuring equipment is subject to regular adjustment and test equipment monitoring (calibration).

This adjustment and test equipment monitoring can be performed by the user. Please observe

chapter 4 Adjustment and calibration in this regard. 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.

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1.1 Scope of delivery of the REA ScanCheck 3n

In the basic version, the REA ScanCheck 3n is delivered with the following parts:

•REA ScanCheck 3n bar code verifier

•1 PoE power supply unit (for technical data see chapter 6.1 - article 06113000)

with IEC socket in accordance with IEC-60320 C13 / C14 and 1 mains cable for the ordered

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

•Two network cables, highly flexible, RJ45 min. Cat5 (article 08316605)

•Operating manual for REA ScanCheck 3n

•CD-ROM with installation programs and documentation (REA TransWin32 operating

manual)

•Calibration card for white value and code size calibration, in protective envelope (article

030.007.340) including one reference measurement report for test equipment monitoring

and one test report from the test code, created with the REA ScanCheck 3n supplied.

•Transport box with special foam insert, optional transport case

•Four rechargeable Mignon NiMH batteries, size AA. These are already mounted in the

device.

Options: only available when listed on the delivery slip

Software options:

REA-TransWin32 PC program with operating manual for the acquisition, evaluation and

storage of measurement reports on a PC with MS-WINDOWS operating system;

this program is usually used as an alternative to the report printer (internal software option

can be used with activation code)

Article Look up software with operating manual (internal software option can be used with

activation code)

Code Compare function (internal software option can be used with activation code)

Optional Symbologies (internal software option can be used with activation code)

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

are purchased at a later time, activation takes place with licence keys. The keys are always only

valid for a specific device, as specified on the respective S/N.

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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The Windows software “TransWin32” is always included on the CD supplied. This can be installed

on any number of PCs. However, ScanCheck 3n can only be operated with this if the software

option TransWin32 is activated on the device.

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

Hardware:

Perspex pressure plate with 82.5 mm cut-out (article 030.107.230)

Perspex pressure plate with 175 mm cut-out (article 030.107.220)

20 mil adapter for using the 20 mil measuring aperture function (article 030.107.175)

Mobile report printer, type TD-GPT-U with 2 rolls of thermal paper (article 030.107.153)

Connection cable for report printer (article 030.107.251)

Power supply unit for report printer (06110065)

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

device and accessories (article 030.003.900)

As a spare part: EAN/UPC calibrated test card (article 030.007.340 )

GS1 calibrated test standard GS EAN/UPC (art.08300912)

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 calibration card supplied must be stored in a protected space and handled with care. Every 2

years, it should be replaced by a new one.

1.2 Conditions for transport, storage and operation

The REA ScanCheck 3n is a valuable verifier with high precision optical and electronic assemblies.

When it is not in use, the verifier should always be stored and transported whilst protected in the

original box in the foam insert, or in the optionally available transport case. The foam insert serves

to optimally protect the device parts and further accessories against dust, vibrations and damage.

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