RJS inspector 5000 Manual

Inspector 5000™Auto Optic
Operator’s Guide
Manual P/N 003-4500
Revision: A
April 2018
THIS MANUAL APPLIES ONLY TO FIRMWARE 0.985 OR LATER
RJS Technologies
701 Decatur Ave North, Suite 107
Minneapolis, MN 55427 U.S.A.
[phone]
www.rjs1.com

Copyrights
The copyrights in this manual are owned by RJS. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized
reproduction of this manual or unauthorized use of the Inspector 5000 software may result in
imprisonment of up to one year and fines of up to $10,000.00 (17 U.S.C. 506). Copyright
violations may be subject to civil liability.
Reference RJS P/N 003-4500 Revision A
All Rights Reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 PREFACE 1
1.1 PROPRIETARY STATEMENT 1
1.2 STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE:USA 1
1.3 STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE:CANADA 1
1.4 CE: 1
1.5 DOCUMENTATION UPDATES 1
1.6 COPYRIGHTS 1
1.7 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 1
1.8 BATTERIES 2
1.9 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 2
1.10 TRADEMARKS 2
2.0 WARRANTY 3
2.1 GENERAL WARRANTY 3
2.2 WARRANTY LIMITATIONS 3
2.3 SERVICE DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD 3
3.0 INTRODUCTION 4
3.1 INSPECTOR 5000 DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES 4
3.2 MAINTENANCE 4
3.3 TEMPERATURE SPECS 4
4.0 THE INSPECTOR 5000 AUTO OPTIC 5
5.0 MAIN MENU SELECTIONS 6
5.1 POWER ON/OFF 6
5.2 SCREEN NAVIGATION 7
FOR NORMAL OPERATIONS 7
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 7
POWER ON7
5.3 FIELD CALIBRATION 9
VERIFYING THE INSPECTOR 5000 IS CALIBRATED 9
CALIBRATING THE UNIT 10
5.4 SETUP 15
6.0 SCANNING SYMBOLS 32
6.1 SCANNING TECHNIQUES 32
6.2 SCANNING RESULTS 33
6.3 PASS/FAIL SCREEN: 33
6.4 MULTIPLE SCAN AVERAGING RESULTS 35
7.0 GRADE ANALYSIS SCREEN 36
RESULTS EXPLANATION 37
TABLE 7-A (CODE IDENTIFIER DESCRIPTIONS) 37
TABLE 7-B (ABBREVIATED CODE IDENTIFIER DESCRIPTIONS) 38
8.0 ENCODE ANALYSIS SCREEN 42
ACCEPTABLE GS1-128 ENCODE ANALYSIS SCREEN 42
FAILURE GS1-128 ENCODE ANALYSIS SCREEN 43
FAILURE UPC-A ENCODE ANALYSIS SCREEN 43
9.0 PROFILE ANALYSIS SCREEN 45
AN EXAMPLE OF THE PROFILE ANALYSIS SCREEN: 45
AN EXAMPLE OF THE ANALOG PROFILE ANALYSIS SCREEN: 45
10.0 VIEWING SAVED INSPECTION REPORTS 45

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EXAMPLE OF THE REPORT (DATABASE)SCREEN: 45
EXAMPLE OF THE REPORT (DATABASE)SCREEN AFTER SCROLLING TO OLDER REPORTS: 46
11.0 CONNECT TO OTHER DEVICES 47
CONNECT TO COMPUTER 47
CONNECT TO PRINTER 47
APPENDIX A (ISO/ANSI PARAMETER ANALYSIS) 48
TABLE A-1 (NUMERIC TO LETTER GRADE CONVERSION) 48
REFERENCE DECODE 48
EDGE DETERMINATION 48
REFLECTANCE MINIMUM 48
EDGE CONTRAST MINIMUM 49
MODULATION 50
DEFECTS 51
DECODABILITY 52
TRADITIONAL BAR ANALYSIS TOLERANCE 53
APPENDIX B (SYMBOLOGY ANALYSIS) 54
SYMBOLOGY ANALYSIS PARAMETERS 54
TABLE B-1 (PARAMETER/ERROR MESSAGE) 54
TABLE B-2 (PARAMETERS CHECKED BY SYMBOLOGY) 55
APPENDIX C (ISO/ANSI DECODABILITY) 57
ISO/ANSI DECODABILITY CALCULATIONS 57
TABLE C-1 (DECODABILITY PERCENTAGE RANGES TO NUMERIC AND LETTER GRADES) 58
APPENDIX D (REFLECTANCE PARAMETER GRADING) 59
TABLE D-1 (MODULATION PERCENTAGE RANGES TO NUMERIC AND LETTER GRADES) 59
TABLE D-2 (SYMBOL CONTRAST PERCENTAGE RANGES TO NUMERIC AND LETTER GRADES) 59
TABLE D-3 (DEFECTS PERCENTAGE RANGES TO NUMERIC AND LETTER GRADES) 60
APPENDIX E (QUIET ZONE ANALYSIS) 61
QUIET ZONE ANALYSIS 61
TABLE F-1 (ACCEPTABLE PARAMETERS -SYMBOLS WITHOUT ADDENDUMS) 61
TABLE F-2 (ACCEPTABLE PARAMETERS -SYMBOLS WITH ADDENDUMS) 61
APPENDIX F (CODE 128) 62
CODE 128 62
TABLE F-1 (CODE 128 —SUBSET A) 64
TABLE F-2 (CODE 128 —SUBSET B) 65
TABLE F-3 (CODE 128 —SUBSET C) 66
GS1-128 SYMBOLOGY SPECIFICATION 68
APPENDIX G (MAGNIFICATIONS) 69
UPC/EAN MAGNIFICATIONS &BAR WIDTH DEVIATIONS 69
APPENDIX H (APERTURE SELECTION) 70
APPENDIX I (PRINT FUNCTIONS) 70
PRINTING REPORTS 70
VCIR PRINT SCREEN –NEW BAR CODE INSPECTION 70
VCIR PRINT SCREEN –BAR CODE INSPECTION FROM STORAGE 72
TP140APRINTER PRINT SCREEN -ALL BAR CODE INSPECTIONS 72
PRINTOUT OPTIONS 72
ANALYSIS ONLY 72
ANALYSIS +PROFILE 72
ANALYSIS +BAR/SPACE 72
STORAGE 73
EXAMPLES REPORTS 74
FIGURE I-1 (ANALYSIS ONLY DATA) 74

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FIGURE I-2 (SCAN REFLECTANCE PROFILE DATA) 75
APPENDIX J (BATTERY INFORMATION) 76
BATTERY LEVEL 76
LOW BATTERY DISPLAY 77
BATTERY AND CHARGER 77
APPENDIX K (FIELD FIRMWARE UPGRADE) 78
APPENDIX L (BAR CODE DEFINITIONS) 80

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1.0 Preface
1.1 Proprietary Statement
The Inspector 5000 Operator’s Guide contains proprietary information of RJS. It is intended solely
for the use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. This information
may not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the
express written permission of RJS.
1.2 Statement of FCC Compliance: USA
The equipment described in this manual has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
a reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this operator’s manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operating this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the problem
at their own expense.
1.3 Statement of FCC Compliance: Canada
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numénque de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
maténel brouilleur du Canada.
1.4 CE:
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with this operator’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operating this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the problem at your their expense.
1.5 Documentation Updates
RJS strives to provide the best possible documentation. This manual, or any of our manuals, may
be updated without notice.
1.6 Copyrights
The copyrights in this manual are owned by RJS. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized
reproduction of this manual or unauthorized use of the software may result in imprisonment of up
to one year and fines of up to $10,000 (17 U.S.C.506). Copyright violations may be subject to civil
liability.
1.7 Unpacking and Inspection
Carefully unpack the components and save the container. If the container is crushed, punctured
or water damaged you can use the container to prove a claim against the carrier. RJS is not
responsible for transportation damage.
Your Inspector 5000 is packaged in a custom made container. After removing the unit from the shipping
box make sure you have:
Main display unit
Auto-optic scan head and cable
Calibration plaque

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Operator’s manual
Print Test sheets
Battery charger
1.8 Batteries
The Inspector 5000 has an integrated lithium ion battery pack installed in the unit.
The battery is not field replaceable and must be returned to RJS for repair/replacement.
Warning:
DO NOT use any battery chargers other than the
Inspector 5000 battery charger. Use of non-RJS battery
chargers could damage your bar code verifier and/or
result in a fire.
1.9 Technical Support
Please read the manual.
If you need assistance over the phone, please have the following information ready:
Model and serial number of your unit
Have a test print available, if applicable
Detailed explanation of the problem or question
Your company’s phone and email information
1.10 Trademarks
The following are trademarks of RJS:
RJS
RJS Systems International
Inspector
RJS Inspector
RJS
701 Decatur Avenue North, Suite 107
Minneapolis, MN 55427 U.S.A.
[phone]
[email protected]

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2.0 Warranty
2.1 General Warranty
Warranty information: [phone]
RJS warrants your Inspector 5000 to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of 1 year from the date of shipment from RJS’ factory location.
The liability of RJS under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the defective part and/or
unit. RJS may optionally choose to issue credit for any unit returned during the warranty period.
You must promptly notify RJS of any defect in order to receive the full protection of this warranty.
2.2 Warranty Limitations
The warranty set forth above is exclusive and no other warranty, whether written or oral is
expressed or implied. RJS specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose.
Some states or provinces do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. However, any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness is limited to the one year duration of this written warranty.
RJS shall in no event be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including
but not limited to damages which may arise from loss of anticipated profits or production
delivery delays, spoilage of material, increased costs of operation of business or otherwise.
2.3 Service during the Warranty Period
If your Inspector 5000 should fail during the warranty period, contact RJS or its authorized
representative immediately upon discovery of the defect. A Return Authorization Number (RMA
number) may be obtained by visiting our website address:
http://www.rjs1.com/rma-request/
You will be asked to ship the product in its original packing, freight prepaid, with the RMA number
visibly written on the outside of the carton to the RJS factory in Minneapolis, MN U.S.A
Be sure to include any samples or printouts or other information that will help us to understand the
problem. Your repair will be given priority treatment, or your unit may be replaced at RJS’s option.
The repaired item will be returned UPS/United States Postal Service ground, freight prepaid. At
your request we will ship express or overnight if you need premium service and agree to pay the
additional cost.

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3.0 Introduction
3.1 Inspector 5000 Description and Features
The Inspector 5000 is an advanced technology bar code verifier that makes it easy to decode bar
code symbols and to evaluate symbol compliance with industry standards.
Features
Four aperture sizes selectable from setup screen
Two light wavelengths selectable from setup
screen
Provides scan head light color and aperture size
(display/print)
Auto-discriminates between many different
symbologies
Auto-print mode
Bi-directional scanning
Profile display with color coded indications for
Decodability, Modulation, and Defects
Calculates the Narrow Bar Width (NBW) of bar
code symbols
Calculate and display print contrast signals
(PCS)
Low battery indicator
Multiple scan averaging
Power-down is automatic after short period of
disuse
Programmable, multi-scan analysis
Specially designed Auto Optic ensures accurate
scanning angle
Store and print capabilities
Visual and audible signals
3.2 Maintenance
To ensure the best possible scanning conditions, keep the display window clean. Use a soft,
damp, lint-free cloth to clean the window.
Do not use solvents on the unit or on any of the components. You may use alcohol to
clean the unit.
3.3 Temperature Specs
Do not operate or store your unit or components in temperatures outside the range of 20° - 105°.
Do not operate or store your unit in conditions of high humidityover 80%.

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4.0 The Inspector 5000 Auto Optic
Auto Optic Scanner
LCD
Window
Battery Charger
Serial inte
r
face
Keypad
Buttons
Ethernet
US
B

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5.0 Main Menu Selections
5.1 Power On/Off
Power button
Press and hold the Power button for 1 second to turn On the Inspector 5000. The RJS logo will
be displayed for three seconds (on the bottom of the screen is the firmware version), then the
Grade screen will displayed.
The Inspector 5000 can be turned Off by the following methods:
1. Press and hold the Power button for 4 seconds
2. System time out (default is sleep mode after 1 minute (screen turns off) and power down
after 15 minutes)

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5.2 Screen Navigation
The Inspector 5000 screens are navigated by using the seven buttons on the keypad.
Power
Up Arrow
Left Arrow
Down Arrow
Print
Select
Right Arrow
For normal operations
Left Arrow and Right Arrow buttons change which screen (Grade/Encode/Profile/Report) is
displayed
Up Arrow and Down Arrow buttons move the cursor up and down on the current screen
Print button will send the inspection report(s) to either the TP140A printer or the VCIR PC
software program.
Special Functions
Power button, in addition to turning the unit On and Off, the Power button will toggle between
normal operations and displaying the Instructions screen
To display the Calibration screen - press and hold the Print button and then press the Left
Arrow button
To display the Setup screen - press and hold the Print button and then press the Right Arrow
button
To jump the cursor to the bottom of the screen, press and hold the Print button and then press
the Down Arrow button
To jump the cursor to the top of the screen, press and hold the Print button and then press the
Up Arrow button
Power On
When the Inspector 5000 is turned On, the GRADE (grading) screen will display the last bar code
inspected:
GRADE ENCODE PROFILE REPORT
Symbology ITF14 Case Code
00005000022251 3
ISO OVERALL GRADE
ANSI OVERALL GRADE
3.4/YY/XXX
B/YY/XXX
Decodes
Decodability
Modulation
Symbol Contrast
Defects
10 of 10
B 56%
A 77%
A 79%
B 17%

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Minimum Edge Contrast
* Format
Ref Decode
Edge Determination
Reflectance Minimum
Quiet Zone (left)
Quiet Zone (right)
Pass 61%
Pass
A *
Pass
Pass
Pass 11X
Pass 10X
In addition to GRADE, the other screens are ENCODE, PROFILE, and REPORT.
Note: A bar code can be scanned at any time except:
1. When the unit is printing
2. Setup screen is open

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5.3 Field Calibration
Press and hold Print button then press Left Arrow button (at the same time) to display the
Calibration screen:
GRADE ENCODE PROFILE
REPORT
CALIBRATION MODE
REFLECTANCE = XX%
PRESS SEL TO CALIBRATE
PRESS UP TO RETURN TO SETUP
A=1.115 B=-17.1 GAIN= 5 OFFSET=2
Verifying the Inspector 5000 is calibrated
From the main calibration screen the unit is setup to measure reflectance. This allows you to
check the calibration of the unit by placing the Auto Optic on the RJS Calibration Plaque (P/N
002-7410), white or black fields, and verifying that the reflectance value matches the stated
values.
Verify that reflectance values are within 2% for white and 2% for black. If the values are not within
these tolerances you need to calibrate the unit; otherwise, press the Up Arrow button to return to
the Setup screen.

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Calibrating the Unit
After displaying the Calibration screen, press the Select button to begin calibration
GRADE ENCODE PROFILE
REPORT
CALIBRATION MODE
REFLECTANCE = XX%
PRESS SEL TO CALIBRATE
PRESS UP TO RETURN TO SETUP
A=1.115 B=-17.1 GAIN= 5 OFFSET=2

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From the reflectance menu press Select button, the Calibrate menu will display:
GRADE ENCODE PROFILE
REPORT
PLACE SCANNER OVER WHITE IMAGE
PRESS SELECT TO START
PRESS UP TO CANCEL
Place the Auto Optic on the white section of the calibration plaque with the inspection hole in the
bottom of the Plexiglas plate flat against the surface. Press Select button and hold auto-optic
scanner head still while this screen is displayed:
GRADE ENCODE PROFILE
REPORT
CALIBRATING WHITE
PRESS UP TO CANCEL

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GRADE ENCODE PROFILE
REPORT
PLACE SCANNER OVER BLACK IMAGE
PRESS SELECT TO START
PRESS UP TO CANCEL
Place the Auto Optic on the black section of the calibration plaque with the inspection hole in the
bottom of the Plexiglas plate flat against the surface. Press Select button and hold auto-optic
scanner head still while this screen is displayed:
GRADE ENCODE PROFILE
REPORT
CALIBRATING BLACK
PRESS UP TO CANCEL

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When both the light and dark reflectance values have been calibrated you hear a “chirp” sound
and the following screen will display:
GRADE ENCODE PROFILE
REPORT
CALIBRATION MODE
REFLECTANCE = XX%
PRESS UP TO RETURN TO SETUP
A=1.115 B=-17.1 GAIN= 5 OFFSET=2
Verify that the unit is calibrated by again placing the Auto Optic on the light or dark area of the
plaque.
The reflectance % value will display. Reflectance values should be within 2% (of the known value
of the plaque) for white and 2% (of the known value of the plaque) for black.

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If the Unable to Calibrate screen displays, then repeat the calibration.
GRADE ENCODE PROFILE
REPORT
CALIBRATION FAILED
USE COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN
AUTO OPTIC AND TRY AGAIN
PRESS UP TO RETURN TO SETUP
PRESS SELECT TO CALIBRATE
Note: Once the unit is calibrated, the calibration data will remain saved in memory; however,
you should calibrate the unit at the beginning of each day or each shift for the proper
Symbol Contrast and Modulation readings.
Note: Once the unit is calibrated, the calibration data will remain saved in memory; however,
you should calibrate the unit at the beginning of each day or each shift for the proper
Symbol Contrast and Modulation readings.
After three failed attempts to calibrate your unit, it is an indication that your bar code verifier will
need to be Factory calibrated and serviced.
A Return Authorization Number (RMA number) may be obtained by visiting our website address:
http://www.rjs1.com/rma-request/