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Users ManuLaser Bar CodeReader


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Conten

Safety Precautions .............................................

Symbols ................................................................................General precautions ..............................................................

Laser Safety Precautions ...................................

Classification .........................................................................Warning labels ......................................................................Label location ........................................................................

Safety consideration ...............................................................Safety features


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Chapter 3: Setup Software

Controlling the BL-500 ................................

Setup Software Requirements .....................................

Operating Procedure ..................................

Outline of Operation .....................................................

Setup Software Operating Procedure .......

File Operation ..............................................................Main setting screen ......................................................CODE39 setup .............................................................ITF setup ......................................................................Setup for Industrial 2 of 5 and COOP 2 of 5 ................Codabar setup .............................................................


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BL-U1 Power Supply

Introduction .........................................................

Conventions ........................................................System Configuration ........................................

Using the RS-232C and RS-422A ..........................................Using the RS-485 multidrop link .............................................Other Options .........................................................................BL-U1 .....................................................................................

BL-U1 Connections ............................................

Connecting the AC power supply ...........................................

Connecting the BL-U1 to a BL series .....................................S tti th BL U1 DIP it h


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Safety Precautions

This Users Manual describes ththis manual carefully to ensure

BL-500.The BL-500 uses a semiconduproduct, see Laser Safety Precmethod of using the reader.

Symbols

The following symbols alert youmessages carefully.


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Laser Safety Precautions

Classification

Warning labels

Model

FDA

IEC 825-1, 11 1993

DIN EN 60825-1 07.1994


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Label locationThe following label positions are

FDA Warning labels are attache

DIN Warning labels are packageon the sensor head as shown b

FDA

BL-500/501/500(H)/501(H)

CAUTION

1)


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Safety featuresThe BL series is provided tures function correctly be

1. LASER ON alarm LED

A visible LED that informsbe emitted, at least 3 secosor head.

2. Laser emission delay

Laser emission only startsthus decreasing the possi

3 L St f ti


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System Configuration

OTrigger input

5VDCPower-supply unit*

BL


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Parts and Functions

BL-500/501/500H/501H

OK/NG

TIMING

LASER ON

STB

STAIndicthe u33 to

OK/NOK oNG o

TIMILightON.

LAS


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1.1 BL-500 Connections


1.1.1

Wire colors and signal types

The following wires extennector to connect the BL-

Wire Color Symbol

Shield Shield

Purple RS-232C

SD

Brown RD

Pink RS

Blue CS


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OK/NG output

This output signals whether the When no preset data has been rtus. It is an NPN open-collector

1k

Internalcircuit


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Hints on correct use

Trigger (TIM) input

Set the trigger input to be

bar code.

If the trigger input needs tmode.

Influence from mirror su

If a mirror surface (metalliflects off the mirror, the BLinfluence of a mirror surfa

bel position


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1.2 Installing the BL-500 Serie

Installation method

Use the mounting holes on the s

Using the supplied mounting

Install the BL-500 Series as sho

Select screws of the proper lenfor mounting. (The screws pro

For the mounting hole diamete

(BL-500/501/500H/501H)


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1.2 Installing the BL-500 Series

Mounting angle and mounting distance

BL-500/501/500H/501H

15

Laser beam

Readingd

istance

*Reading distan


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Chapter 2


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2.1 Read Operation

2.1 Read Operation

2 .1.1

Scanning method

There are two methods fonal method and the Onemethods uses the single code while trigger input tumode (see page 9).

Level signal trigger

When the trigger input tur

reading The laser turns o


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2.2 Read modes

2.2 Read modes

The BL-500 provides 4 ty

2 .2.1

Single label read mode

This mode allows the unitThe operation and timing

2 .2.2

Multi-label read mode 1 (Multi

This mode allows the unit tbelow during one trigger itially.


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2 .2.3

Multi-label read mode 2 (Multi 2)

As with multi 1 mode, this modeuously while the trigger input is odepends on the buffer capacity. modes is that multi 2 modesendsinput turns off.

Multi-label read mode 2 operation

Repeat readingtime

1 2 3 4 5

Trigger input

Bar code


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2.2 Read modes

Operation of multi-label read mode 3

This mode allows the unitCode 1, Code 2, Codesetup software (see page

reads 3 bar codes (each ocodes.

The following time chart is

Trigger input

Bar Code

Laser beams

Code 1 Cod


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Example

Suppose that the following code

Code 1 --- CODE39, 7 digitsCode 2 --- CODE39, 7 digitsCode 3 --- CODE39, 7 digitsCode 4 --- CODE39, 7 digits

The unit cannot read the bar codput turns on once.

Header ABCD123 , XYZ3

Note


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2.3 Label orientation mode

2.3 Label orientation mode

As shown below, this modorientation when bar code

entations.


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2.4 Test ModeTest mode can be used for the brequired, this mode allows you t

one of the following 3 methods t

Send the command

Enter test mode by sending the TEST2). Commands should be

Turning on trigger input

You can use the BL-500 to switchpage 35). If you select this metho

to ensure normal operation


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2.4 Test Mode

The read count can be u

Although an OK/NG sig

When the unit is running ishorten the lasers serviceSelect the test mode only

Avoid long emission times

When using the additionaselected data is added in However, only when selecand scan count are not ad

Note


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2.5 STABILITY LEDsSTABILITY LEDs allow you to ea

Indication of reading stabilityWhen reading rate check mod

STABILITY LEDs light accordingthough, in the test mode, the uniLED lights as below. (Compariso

Reading rate

81 to 100%

61 to 80%


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2.5 STABILITY LEDs

Unit operation status display

STABILITY LEDs indicate

Power-on

LEDs turn on sequentiallySTABILITY LEDs are lit (f

During setup (see page

All the STABILITY LEDs b

Using Laser stop func

The top LED blinks. Whe

LED li ht i th


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2.6 Pr

2.6 Preset Function (Compare

2.6.1 What is the preset function?

The BL-500 can store one bar cothe bar code data actually read aa match.

Using the BL-500 preset functiotering the line without using a PC

If no preset data is registered, thbar code and NG when it fails to

See page 8 to 14 for output tim


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2.7 Additional Information

2.7 Additional InformationWhen sending the bar coddata.

Additional information types

Decode match count ad

Adds the number of succecount) to the end of the recount is never less than th

This function can be use


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label orientation add function

Adds the orientation of bar code

Forw

r = F

R

If an re

D

r


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2.8 Max. Code Length (Designated D

2.8 Max. Code Length (Des

Output FunctionThis function allows you t

readout bar code data. Fotract 1234for output.

Setting digits to be output

Set the digits to be outputto 4.

1. Set the direction to deSet from which directi


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Ch 3


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3.1 Controlling the BL-500

3.1 Controlling the BL-500The BL-500 can be controtion with Windows Termchapter describes how to more information on using

3.1.1 Setup Software Requirements

The BL-500 Setup Softwa

Personal Computer

IBM PC/AT or compatibleCPU: 80386 or higher


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8. To accept the directory namTo change the directory namname, type a desired directobutton.

9. After the installation is comp


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3.2 Operating Procedure

3.2 Operating Procedure

3.2.1 Outline of Operation

To operate the setup softwchanged, and click the lef

Use the Down Arrowbuttoon a desired item, and clic


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3.3 Setup Software Operating Proced

Menu Bar The following operations c

File Menu (Alt+F)

Specifies a file name/Sav

Exits the setup software.

Send Settings (Alt+S)

Sends settings to the BL-

Info (Alt+I)

Indicates the version num


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3.3 Setup

Open 1. Click on Open.

2. The following screen is disp

File nameentry column

File selectionlist


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Example When the file name is TE

1. Click on the file name

2. Enter TEST. CFG as

3. Click on the OKbuttoIf you wish cancel thisTo change the directodirectory/drive selectio

4. If the specified file namappear.


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3.3 Setup

4. When selecting Single for R

When selecting Multi 1 or M

Set the time within the range

When selecting Multi 3, none

5. In the Additional informationever, the scan count is given


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4. When you select Insp

The above setting senModulus 43 is used to

5. When you select Max


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3.3 Setup

3.3.6 Codabar setup

S S O P


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3.3.7 UPC/EAN setup

3 3 S


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3.3 Setup

2. Check that the double-chara128 standard. It means the cFNC1 (function code 1). Thecodes should start with the dUsing this parameter, you ca

double character start patter

3. You can use the same settinoutput and Direction. HowevMax code length output is 1

Although the check-digit paraminternally calculates it using msent.)

3 3 S t S ft O ti P d


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3.3.10 Communication setting

3 3 S t


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3.3 Setup

3. When you select Default[:]fothese parameters are set as

When you select Custom, th

Then, you can enter the desifor the partition mark and 5


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3 5 How to Use Terminal Software


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3.5 How to Use Terminal Software

3.5 How to Use Terminal SoThe terminal software allopersonal computer and al

You can use the standardsection describes how to uBL-500.

For more information on ttheWindows manual.

1. Double-click on the Te

3 5


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3.5

4. When you click on TerminaSet the displayed parameterclick on OK.

3 5 How to Use Terminal Software


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3.5 How to Use Terminal Software


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4 1 Serial Communication


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4.1 Serial Communication

4.1 Serial CommunicationThe BL-500 communicateyou to change the BL-500

Communication TypesThe BL-500 provides the

Data communication

Sends read bar code data

Command communicati

Changes the BL-500s se

4 2 D


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4.2 D

4.2 Details on Data Communic

4.2.1 Communication Protocols(Hardwa

The BL-500 supports the followi

No Handshaking

The BL-500 sends read data to

4 2 Details on Data Communication


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4.2 Details on Data Communication

RTS/CTS Handshaking

When the PCs RTS (BL-5for data transmission. Whtransmission.

When the PCs RTS signastored in the BL-500s tra

If the amount of stored daBL-500 sends back


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4.2 D

4.2.4 Read Error Code

If the BL-500 fails to read a bar c

The initial setting of the read err

The read error code can freely b

The BL-500 can be set to send n

Header


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4.3 Command Communication


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Clearing transmission buffer

[BCLR] Clears data stored in the t

Command: BCLRResponse: OK

Shift to setting mode

[SSET] Enters the setting mode (

Command: SSETResponse: OK

Laser off/Resetting Laser off


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Note [LF]can be added at the end of

[LF]is not added to the respons

When [ESC]is added before the command receiving buffer are c

If the BL-500s command receividata transmission error during cosent.

For command communication, seach character (byte) to up to 30the BL-500 cancels the received

Note



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4.3.4 Response Error Code

When an incorrect commadata indicating the cause oing to the error codes, see

ing pages.Error code

00 Undefined co

01 Command fo

02 Nothing corre

03 mvalue (co

04Bar code typSending No.


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Setting Bar Code Type and Number of Readable

The following describes the para

Be sure to send Bar code type seters.

When Bar code type setting comspecified code will return to the d

In this case, set all other parame

Setting change commands and sthe following pages.

Note

Function command being sentRespons



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Setting check digit type

Change WCm34n OK

Confirm RCm34 34n

Reading UPC-E

Change WCm40n OK

Confirm RCm40 40n

Change WCm41n OK

Confirm RCm41 41n

Function Command being sentRe

Codabar

UPC(A-E)/EAN

UPC(A-E)/EAN


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Setting Reading Mode/Data Addition Functions

Function Command being sentRespons

e

Setting reading mode Change WP12n OK

Confirm RP12 12n

Setting data send timing Change WP13n OK

Confirm RP13 13n

Setting repeat-read time inmulti label reading mode 1 or2

Change WP41nnn OK

Confirm RP41 41nnn

Setting decoding match count Change WP43nnn OK


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Setting Communication Parameters

Function command being sent Respons

e

Setting baud rate Change WP35n OK

Confirm RP35 035n

Setting data bit length Change WP30n OK

Confirm RP30 30n

Setting parity check Change WP31n OK



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Setting Communication strings

Function command being sent Res

Setting header Change WP51hhh... OK

Confirm RP51 51h

Setting delimiter Change WP52hhh... OK

Confirm RP52 52h

Setting partition mark whenadditional information is used.

Change WP50hh OK

Confirm RP50 50h

Setting intermediate delimiterwhen multi label reading

Change WP54hhh... OK

C fi RP54 54h


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O

K/NGo

utput Output type

Leakage current (at off)

Residual voltage(at on)

Ambient temperature

Relative humidity

Vibration10 to

Power supply voltage

ce

Applied standard

Synchronization

A.2 Reading Range Characteristics (


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A.2 Reading Range Charac

BL-500/501

Narrow bar width

A 0.25

B 0.33

C 0.5

D 1.0


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A.2 Reading Range Characteristics (


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BL-500H/501H

Narrow bar width

A 0.125

B 0.19C 0.25

D 0.5

0 50

A.2 Reading


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BL-550H/551H

Narrow bar width Re

A 0.125

B 0.19C 0.15

D 0.5

0 50

A.3 Angular Characteristics (Typical


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A.3 Angular Characteristics

M odel Narrow b

BL-500/5010.25

0.5

BL-550/5510.25

0.5

BL-500H/501H0.125

0.25

BL-550H/551H0.125


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A.4 Dimensions

BL-500/501/500H/501H

11.8

50

3.5

A.4 Dimensions


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BL-500/501/500H/501H (

34

210.5

R19

2-R2.25

50

A.5 Example Pro


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A.5 Example Program for Seria

The following is a example progmand communication. Type in athe BL-500.

Only the QUITcommand can be

Set the BL-500 as follows:

Header: [STX] Delimiter: [ET

Handshaking protocol: No han

100 ***BL-500 SAMPLE PROGRAM

A.6 Troubleshooting


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A.6 Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs duringnotes first. If you cannot fier.

Bar codes cannot be read.

Check whether power is

Confirm that the power su(340 mA for the BL-500H the trigger input terminal (


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Check whether the transmittepickup) are clean.

If moisture, oil or dust adheres tousing a soft cloth and a mild pla

Check the environmental condSee Hints on correct use on pa

Reading rate check mode is not 100%.

Check the previous item Bar co

The Read rate indicates the numf b d Wh b

Note

A.7 CODE128 Specifications


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A.7 CODE128 Specification

Setting No. of Digits

The start/stop characte

its. FNC1 to 4 (Function cod

the number of digits.

The number of digits se(CODE-A to -C).

CODE-A, B: 1 to 32CODE-C: 2 to 64

O di i f CODE A C


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A.8 ASCII Code Table

HEX 0

Binary 0000 0

0 0000 D

1 0001 SOH D

2 0010 STX D

3 0011 ETX D

4 0100 EOT D

5 0101 ENQ N


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2of5

A.9 Default Settings


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COOP 2opf5


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A.9 Default Settings


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Utility default settings


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IntroductionThis Users Manual descrimanual carefully to ensure

Note: No part of this document

means without the writtenThe contents of this docuIf you have any problemsone of the KEYENCE officKEYENCE is not responsIf the document contains ione.

MS DOS i i d


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System Configuration

Using the RS-232C and RS-422A

BL series

BL-U

Trigger input


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BL-U1


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1 BL-U1 Connections

1.1 Connecting the AC power supply

Plug the BL-U1 power cable into

the frame ground wire.

Power Supply BL-U1


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Prepare the BL series for cnector to the BL series caU1.

Prepare the D-sub 9-pin c

Shield

Yellow

Blown

Purple

White

Black

Gray

BL series

Pink


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1.4 Function and wiring on the I/O termi

Symbol De

TIM Timing input

P l f

TIM +12V OUT CO

Triggerinput

Power supplyfor sensors

(12 VDC, 300 mA)

Power Supply BL-U1


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Wiring the OK/NGoutput

Use this output to determthe preset data. It is NPN

Input/output circuit Input circ

COM O


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1.6 RS-232C port wiring

When you want to connect the Bing is as shown below.

You can use the optional OP-22adapter).

1

2

3

4

5

7

6

BL-U1

SD

RD

RS

CS

GND

DR

Power Supply BL-U1


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1.8 Wiring the RS-485 (multidrop lin

Multidrop link is a method P. 82 of this document for

Twisted pair cable

SDA

SDB

S

S

*BL-U1 BL

SSG

Twisted

Shielded cable


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2 Installation

2.1 Precautions before use

Operating environ-ment

The BL-U1 is a precision instrumerating environment, and avoid tions.

Exposed to direct sunlight, or wabove 50C for the BL-U1.

Where the relative humidity is ature changes drastically caus

Power Supply BL-U1

2 2 I lli h BL U


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2.2 Installing the BL-U1

There are two methods fo

When installing the BL-

Pull out the four screw slo

4-5

3 O li f M l id Li k


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3 Outline of Multidrop Link

3.1 Multidrop Link

The multidrop link is a communiers simultaneously with one hoson page 81.Using the RS-485 cable as the cnoise immunity and enables longeasy wiring using twisted-pair ca

3.2 System Configuration

To use the multidrop link, a BL s

Power Supply BL-U1

4 S t d C ti P


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4 Setup and Connection Pr

1. BL series setup

Using the Setup softw

Set the multidrop lin

Assign ID number 1same ID number to Set the baud rate, d

2. RS-485/RS-232C con

Referring to the instruthe following paramet

Example Baud rate: Con

5 C i ti


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5 Communication

5.1 Outline of Communication types

You can perform all multidrop linkhost computer to the BL series.

The communication of the multid

Data communication

For sending read data from the ceive commands (polling commanected to the host computer, theThe read data is stored in the BL

Power Supply BL-U1

Ch k C l l C l l t th h k (


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Checksum Calcula-tion Method

Calculate the checksum (

Convert each character tosent it as 8-bit binary num

Calculate each bit based

[STX] 00

ASCII codeD 30h

D 30h

8 38h

D 30h

1 31h

P 50h

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5.3 Details on Data Communication

CommunicationProcedure

S T

X008

S T

X008

S T

X008

S T

X011

1

2

3

4

Power Supply BL-U1

4 After sending data th


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4. After sending data, th

When the clear commpiece of data received

When the polling comis waiting for the clearagain, and waits for th

5. The same data sent in

[STX] mm

[STX] mm


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Power Supply BL-U1

Example: When the command to sh


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Example: When the command to shof ID No. 3:

1. From the host comput

2. Loopback data:

3. From the BL series:

[STX] 0

[STX] 0

6 Precautions for Programmin


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6 Precautions for Programmin Since the multidrop link requir

computer must have high proc

As the number of connected B

higher data processing speed

When the host computers protransmission buffer will becom

lowing response.

Th BL i l ll d

[STX] 011

Power Supply BL-U1

7 BL U1 Specifications


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7 BL-U1 Specifications

Model

Power supply for bar cod

Power supply for se

Triggerinput

Input ratin

Max. OFF cur

ut Output typ

BL-U1


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BL-U1

100 to 240 VAC(with 3-core plug)

6.5, Cable length: 2 m

Power Supply BL-U1

When using For a PC with a 9-pin D-s


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When usingthe BL-U1

For a PC with a 9 pin D s

If the RS-232C interface oprepare a cable as descri

1

2

3

4

5

7

6

20

BL-U

SD

FG

RD

RS

CS

SG

DR

ER

D-sub 25-p


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