Opticon NFT 2100 manual Organization of this Manual

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Organization of this Manual

This manual provides the necessary instructions for installing and using the Opticon NFT 2100 Fixed Position Scanner. The manual is organized as follows:

Section 1 Introduction and Getting Started

Describes the general operation of the NFT 2100 scanner. Also provides a Quick Start- Up Procedure that allows you to begin using the scanner immediately.

Section 2 Technical Specifications

Provides complete specifications, including mechanical details, optical performance, RS232 communications and other technical data.

Section 3 Positioning the Scanner for Optimum Performance

Provides detailed instructions and tips for mounting and positioning the scanning to obtain the best scanning performance. Application Notes describe guidelines for maximizing specific characteristics.

Section 4 Configuring the Scanner

Describes how various parameters can be programmed to customize the scanner for your specific application.

Section 5 Application Engineering Support

Discusses the most common questions and concerns when adapting the NFT 2100 and scanner in your application.

Section 6 Scanner Compliance

Discusses the various labels on the product required by CE.

Section 7 Scanner Servicing and Maintenance

Discusses maintenance and cleaning procedures.

Appendix A How to Program the Scanner

Appendix B Computer Programming Commands

Appendix C Bar Code Programming Commands

Appendix D Dimensional Drawing

Appendix E Optical Performance

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Contents User’s Guide NFTContents Organization of this Manual Product Overview Quick Start-Up ProcedurePage Physical Specifications Symbologies SupportedOptical Specifications Skew PitchSpecified operation β at + 6º or less. Recommended at 0º Tilt Rotation 35.4RS232 Communications Specifications Electrical Specifications Operating Voltage +5VDC + 5%Regulatory Connector Pin-outsEnvironmental Specifications Ordering InformationAchieving Optimum Performance Distance to the Bar Code and Depth of fieldReading width or Field of View of the scanner Quality Bar Code Labels Field-of-View Specification Based Upon 69º Degree SweepReadable Width or Field of View for the NFT Avoiding Specular ReflectionMeasuring Scanner Performance Application Notes Tips for Achieving High ThroughputTips for Insuring Highest Data Integrity Tips for Verifying the Presence of a Bar Code Programming Menus & Commands Default SettingsParameter Factory Default Setting Technical Assistance and Support Common Causes of Poor PerformanceModified and/or Customized Scanners IEC 825-1 Class 1 LED Devices OpticonPage Appendix a ESC Computer Command CRWhat if you make a mistake? Reset All Defaults U2 CommandAppendix B Options for Code Direct Input Ascii Control Characters Prefix SuffixDirect Input Miscellaneous Characters Direct Input Alpha/Numeric CharactersScanner Timeout Trigger Mode Communication DelaysSetting the Trigger Functions Selecting the Read ModeXmit Error Trigger Enabled Mode only Redundant DecodingGood Read LED Operation Appendix C Global Default & Scanner ConfigurationsDelete/Deactivate Bar Code Symbologies Scanner Timeout Trigger Enabled Mode onlyDescription Command Only MSI/Plessey Symbology SelectionSymbologies Computer Function Bar CodeOnly EAN 13/8 +2 Symbology SelectionAdd/Activate Specific Bar Code Symbologies Disable all symbologies Delete/Deactivate Bar Code SymbologiesAdd/Activate Specific Bar Code Symbologies Computer Function Command DescriptionDigits Add leading zero Options for UPCOptions for EAN-8 & EAN-13 7J JC JB IO IPOptions for Code 39 and IT Pharmaceutical Disable IT Pharmaceutical Options for Codabar NW-7Possible Enable normal, ABC & CX Codabar Disable ABC & Cx Codabar Page Options for Interleaved & Industrial 2 Command DescriptionGG Enable transmit SCode as Interleaved 2 F2 HF HG HJ HH HIString format Meaning of Acronym Number of digits 15 total Options for IataOptions for Code-93 Options for Code-128 / EAN-128Disable length setting on all Scan Enable length setting H1 for all symbologiesI2 IL IM Creating a Prefix and/or Suffix Page UPC-E +2 or +5 Setting Prefixes Identifying the SymbologyMSI/Plessey O1 NC M9 NSetting Suffixes Identifying the Symbology O6 PC M Setting Suffixes Identifying the SymbologyDirect Input of Numeric Characters Direct Input of Alpha Characters Direct Input of Alpha Characters Lower Case Direct Input of Control Characters ETBDEL Computer Function Bar Code Command DescriptionDirect Input Characters Misc Direct Input Characters Misc Communication Parameters Terminal Communication HandshakingQ5 LB LC LD LE Communication DelaysDisable buzzer Buzzer OperationSet buzzer at 3kHz Multiple Read Mode. will read Setting the Trigger FunctionsSelecting the Read Mode Use as Com Port CommandTrigger Function Enabled S8 Trigger Function Disabled S7 ModeRead Scanner’s time out Scanner may not read the same bar YB YC YD YE Add-on Wait Mode Applies to UPC/EAN onlyZM Z1 Scanner Timeout Trigger Enabled Mode onlyBI BJ BK BL BM BN BO BH Multiple Read Reset TimeQuiet Zone Options ZO ZP ZQ ZR ZS ZT ZU ZVTransmitting Error Indications XE XDRedundant Decoding Good Read LED Operation No read error messagesProgramming No read Error Messages UI UJAppendix D Appendix E NFT 2100 Depth of Field ChartAppendix F Appendix G