RJS Laser Inspector L1000 Manual

Laser Inspector
Model L1000TM
Operator’s Guide
Manual P/N 002-5568
Release Version: G
June 2011
RJS Technologies
701 Decatur Ave North, Suite 107
Minneapolis, MN 55427
[phone] Phone
www.rjs1.com Website

Copyrights
The copyrights in this manual are owned by RJS Technologies, Inc. All rights are
reserved. Unauthorized reproduction of this manual or unauthorized use of the Laser
Inspector L1000 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 002-5568 Revision G (June 2011)
All right 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 2
1.6 COPYRIGHTS 2
1.7 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 2
1.8 INSTALLING BATTERIES 2
1.9 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3
2.0 WARRANTY 4
2.1 GENERAL WARRANTY 4
2.2 WARRANTY LIMITATIONS 4
2.3 SERVICE DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD 5
2.4 TRADEMARKS 5
3.0 INTRODUCTION 6
3.1 WARNINGS 6
3.2 MAINTENANCE 7
TEMPERATURE SPECS 7
3.3 LASER INSPECTOR DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES 7
FEATURES 7
4.0 THE LASER INSPECTOR 8
FIGURE 4-1 (LASER INSPECTORMODEL L1000) 8

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5.0 MAIN MENU SELECTIONS 9
5.1 SCAN 9
5.2 SETUP 10
5.3 STORAGE 15
5.4 STORAGE AND DATABASE 16
6.0 SCANNING SYMBOLS 19
7.0 PASS/FAIL ANALYSIS SCREEN 20
TABLE 1(CODE IDENTIFIERS LASER INSPECTOR ) 21
TABLE 2(IDENTIFIER DESCRIPTIONS FOR PASS/FAIL ANALYSIS SCREENS)22
8.0 DATA ANALYSIS SCREENS 23
ACCEPTABLE 26
WARNING 26
REJECTED 26
TABLE 3(LED, BARCODE WIDTH DEVIATIONS) 27
8.1 CONTINUOUS AND MULTI-SCAN MODES 28
9.0 CONNECT TO OTHER DEVICES 29
CONNECT TO COMPUTER 29
CONNECT TO PRINTER 29
CONTACT RJS FOR DETAILS: 29
APPENDIX A (CODE 128) 30
CODE 128 30
DISPLAY OF CODE 128 (RULES) 31
TABLE A-1 (CODE 128 —SUBSET A) 33

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TABLE A-2 (CODE 128 —SUBSET B) 34
TABLE A-2 (CODE 128 —SUBSET B) 34
TABLE A-3 (CODE 128 —SUBSET C) 35
USS SHIPPING CONTAINER CODE (CASE CODE 128) 36
APPENDIX B (CODE 93) 37
CODE 93 37
TABLE B-1 (CODE 93 CHARACTER SET) 39
APPENDIX C (BATTERY DISPLAYS) 40
BATTERY DISPLAYS 40
APPENDIX D (MAGNIFICATIONS) 41
UPC/EAN MAGNIFICATIONS &BAR WIDTH DEVIATIONS 41
APPENDIX E (PRINT FUNCTIONS) 42
PRINT FUNCTIONS 42
PRINTOUT OPTIONS 42
ANALYSIS 42
STORAGE 42
FIGURE E-1 (CONTINUOUS SCAN) 43
FIGURE E-2 (MULTI-SCAN) 43
APPENDIX F (SYMBOLOGY ANALYSIS) 44
SYMBOLOGY ANALYSIS PARAMETERS 44
TABLE F-1 (PARAMETER/ERROR MESSAGE) 44
TABLE F-2, (PARAMETERS CHECKED FOR EACH SYMBOLOGY)45

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APPENDIX G (ANSI DECODABILITY) 47
ANSI DECODABILITY CALCULATIONS 47
CODE 39 47
UPC/EAN 47
DECODABILITY GRADE CONVERSIONS 47
APPENDIX H (SCANNING TECHNIQUE) 49
SCANNING TECHNIQUE 49
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS 50
APPENDIX I (QUIET ZONE ANALYSIS) 51
QUIET ZONE ANALYSIS 51
TABLE I-1 (ACCEPTABLE PARAMETERS FOR SYMBOLS 51
WITHOUT ADDENDUMS) 51
TABLE I-2 (ACCEPTABLE PARAMETERS FOR SYMBOLS 52
WITH ADDENDUMS) 52
APPENDIX J 53
DOWNLOADING THE DATABASE 53
DATABASE SETUP 53
DATABASE RECORD 53
COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS 56
KEY FIELD DESCRIPTIONS 56
APPENDIX K 59
BARCODE DEFINITIONS 59

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1.0 Preface
1.1 Proprietary Statement
The RJS Model L1000 Laser InspectorTM 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 his 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 his own ex-
pense.

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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 byRJS. 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 save the container to prove a claim against the carrier. RJS is
not responsible for transportation damage.
Your Laser Inspector is packaged in a custom made container. After removing the unit from the
shipping box make sure you have:
Main display unit
Laser gun
Alkaline size AA batteries (4)
Operator’s manual
Bar code “test”symbol sheet
1.8 Installing Batteries
Slide open the plastic cover on the back of the unit. Position the cloth battery “pull strip”
down then insert 4 (included) batteries according to the positive/negative markings.
Note: If all 4 batteries are inadvertently installed backwards, the inspector unit will be damaged.

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Remove batteries when the unit will not be used for a period of weeks. Also, remove
batteries when storing the unit.
Warning: Never charge alkaline batteriesthis will damage the unit.
1.9 Technical Support
Please read the manual and try to understand it, first.
If you need assistance over the phone, please have the following information ready:
Model and serial number of your unit
Do you have a maintenance contract in effect
Have a test print available if applicable
Detailed explanation of the problem or question
Your company’s phone and fax numbers
RJS
701 Decatur Avenue North
Suite 107
Minneapolis, MN 55427
[phone] - phone

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2.0 Warranty
2.1 General Warranty
Warranty information: [phone]
RJS warrants your L1000 Laser InspectorTM to be free from defects in material and work-
manship 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, includ-
ing 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
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2.3 Service During The Warranty Period
If your Laser Inspector 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/request_rma.php
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 RJS’factory location.
Be sure to include any samples or printouts or other information that will help us to under-
stand the problem. Your repair will be given priority treatment, or your unit may be replaced
at RJS’option. The repaired item will be returned UPS/RPS ground, freight prepaid.
At your request we will ship express or overnight if you need premium service and agree to
pay the additional cost.
2.4 Trademarks
The following are trademarks of RJS:
RJS
RJS Systems International
Inspector
Laser Inspector Model L1000

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3.0 Introduction
3.1 Warnings
Do not point the laser gun in the direction of the eyes so that the light beam emitted by
the unit strikes the eyes directlythis could result in eye damage.
Keep the unit and gun away from a water source such as a faucetthis could short the
unit and cause injury.
Users of the verifier (unit and gun) are not authorized to open case(s) or in any way
modify circuitry.
The following caution labels should already be on the laser gun (and must remain on the
laser gun):
LASER LIGHT - DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
EMITTED WAVELENGTH 630-680nm
MAX. OUTPUT RADITATION 1.0mW
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
EN 60825-1:2007
This product complies with 21 CFR Subchapter J
CLASS 2 LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN
AVOID EXPOSURE - LASER LIGHT IS
EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
!
This equipment complies with the requirements in part 15
of FCC rules for a class A computing device. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area may cause
interference in radio and TV reception, requiring the
operator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct
the interference.
Class II laser product.
This product conforms to DHMS
regulation 21 CFR subchapter J for
use with listed class II EDP equipment
Not user serviceable. Opening case voids warranty.
If a caution
label(s) with
equivalent
information as
shown on the
examples to the
right are not on
the laser gun,
notify RJS at
once.

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3.2 Maintenance
To ensure the best possible scanning conditions, keep the laser window and display clean.
Use a soft, damp, lint-free cloth to clean scanner window.
Do not use solvents on the unit or on any of the components. You may use alcohol to clean
the unit.
Temperature Specs
Do not operate or store your unit or components in temperatures outside the range of 50° -
105°. Do not operate or store your unit in conditions of high humidityover 80%.
3.3 Laser Inspector Description and Features
The Model L1000 Laser Inspectors are advanced technology barcode verifiers that make it easy to
decode barcode symbols and to evaluate symbol compliance with industry specifications. The
Model L1000 emits a very precise laserlight that provides very accurate scan analysis; these units do
not, however, provide PCS analysis. See Figure 4-1 (Laser Inspector).
Features
Automatic power-on by pressing trigger
Automatic power-down after short period of disuse
Automatic print mode
Database lookup function
Can scan curved surfaces
Barcode symbol data and deviation displays
Visual and audible signals
Low battery indicator
Store and print capabilities
Multiple scan averaging
Auto-discriminates between many different symbologies
Serial interface permits analysis data to be printed on an optional RJS portable printer

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4.0 The Laser Inspector
Figure 4-1 (Laser InspectorModel L1000)
Battery
Cover
Stand
Laser gun
LCD
display
Indicator LEDs
Function
buttons

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5.0 Main Menu Selections
Note: Even though your Inspector may have a 4 row display, only 2 are currently used and only 2 are
shown in the examples.
After turning on the unit, the “Ready Menu”will display:
L1000 Rev. X.XX
Ready
X.XX Current Revisions of Software
Press Enter and Select at the same time to bring up the Main Menu:
SCAN SETUP
DATABASE/STORAGE
Note: For all menu displays, toggle through the choices by pressing Select. Accept the selection by
pressing Enter.
5.1 Scan
Select Scan (from the Main Menu) to display the initial Pass/Fail Analysis screen for the
previously scanned barcode.
Note: A barcode can be scanned at any time except when the unit is printing.
Note: When scanning any barcode, the surrounding background should be the same color as the barcode
background. For example, if your scan is picking up part of a dark table top, slip a white piece of
paper under the bar code to assure a good read.

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5.2 Setup
Select Setup (from the Main Menu) to set various system parameters:
D/bility Warning
D
Select an ANSI decodability grade to use in your analysis (See Appendix G for an explana-
tion of the grades.)
A warning message will be produced for the selected grade or any lower grades:
B C D F NONE
Press Select to scroll the choices for warning threshold grade
Press Enter to initiate processing for that option
If NONE is selected, the decodability grade will not be used to trigger a warning message.
However, the decodability grade will be calculated and available for viewing.
The next selection allows selection from a range of UPC/EAN symbol magnifications:
UPC/EAN tol.
90 - 115% Mag.
The magnifications selections are:
(See Appendix D for an explanation of magnifications.)
80 - 89 % Mag
90 - 115 % Mag
116 - 150 % Mag
151 - 200 % Mag

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The next selection is;
UPC/EAN Rnd. Wt.
OFF
Note: Select ON to activate UPC/EAN random weight check digit calculations. (See Appendix F)
Press Select to scroll the choices
Press Enter to initiate processing for that option
The next selection is Decode 3of 9 as:
Decode 3of 9 as
ANSI 3of 9
This selection is for choosing the Code 39 sub-specifications to be analyzed:
ANSI 3 of 9
3of9 w/43
AIAG B-1
AIAG B-3/4/5
LOGMARS
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The next selection is:
Decode I 2of 5
ANSI I 2 of 5
This allows a selection from 2 types of Interleaved 2 of 5:
ANSI I 2 of 5
Case Code
The next selection is:
Auto Print Mode
Off
Note:Select ON to activate the automatic printing mode; analysis data will print after each scan and the
LCD will display “Printing Scan Analysis.”(See Appendix E)
The next selection is:
Printer Type
TP140
Selections are: TP40, TP140, or Computer.

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The next selection is :
Database Storage
XX kb XX kb
Enter the percentages. (See the following note.)
Note: Storage and Database buffers are two separate areas but each shares a total of 20K of memory. For
example, if 5K of memory is used for Storage, the Database buffer will have 15K. If 15K of memory
is used by the Database, Storage will have 5K. Allocations are made in blocks of 5K.
The next selection is:
Scans/Analysis
XXXXX
From this screen choose the number of scans (from 2 to 10) to be used in the analysis. Or
Select “Single”for a single scan, or “Continuous”for continuous scanning.
See 8.1 Continuous and Multi-scan modes

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The last menu setup selection is:
Comparison Mode
OFF
Note: Comparison Mode is not accessed if “Continuous”scans/analysis mode is enabled.
Selecting ON in the Comparison Mode causes the next scanned symbol to be the “target.”A
“No Match”will display when subsequent symbols do not match the “target.”
To generate a new “target”while remaining in the Comparison Mode, toggle the Comparison
Mode selection to OFF and then to ON again.
When all Setup selections have been made, the Laser Inspector will navigate back to the
Main Menu automatically.
Note: All setup parameters are retained in non-volatile memory and will be saved until changed by
you—even after the power is turned off.