AutoID System Integrated Setup Software AutoID Navigator User's Manual
Preface This manual presents an outline of the AutoID System Integrated Setup Software AutoID Navigator, and describes the functions and method of use of this software. Read and thoroughly understand this manual before you start to use this software. Store this manual in a safe place so that you can retrieve it whenever necessary. ■ Related Manuals Read the following manuals when you use the AutoID Navigator. If you require these manuals, contact your agent.
For Safe Usage This manual describes handling, operation, and safety information for AutoID Navigator. Read this manual thoroughly in order to take full advantage of product performance, and use the product only after fully understanding its contents. Store this manual in a safe place so that you can retrieve it whenever necessary. See to it that the manual reaches the last person who is going to use the product.
■ General Precautions • Verify that this device is operating normally in terms of functionality and performance before the start of work and when operating this device. • We recommend that you take substantial safety measures to avoid any damage in the event that a problem occurs.
Software License Agreement Before you use this software, be sure to read the terms of this agreement. Once you have started to use this software, it is assumed that you have consented to these terms, and an agreement is established between KEYENCE CORPORATION and the user. Terms 1. Rights of Use KEYENCE CORPORATION shall permit the user the non-exclusive rights to use this software in accordance with the terms of this agreement. 2.
Contents Preface Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Conventions Used In This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-4 Editing Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11 Type of and Brief Description of Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 How to Set Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13 Saving Setup Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-7 DeviceNet Controller (NX-50DN) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Parameters to be Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35 RS-232C (modular) Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36 Head Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conventions Used In This Manual Terminology This manual uses the following terminology excluding some instances. Term Head Description Refers to the RF Series, BL Series, or SR Series. RF Series Refers to the RF Series RFID system. BL Series Refers to the BL Series bar code readers. SR Series Refers to the SR Series 2D code readers. IC tag Generic name for the IC tags which are supported by the RF-500 Series. Coin-shaped IC tag Refers to the RF-T5P10 (coin-shaped IC tag).
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1 BEFORE YOU START USING AutoID Navigator This chapter describes the contents of the package, basic functions and operating environment of AutoID Navigator, and how to install AutoID Navigator. 1-1 Checking the Contents of the Package . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1-2 Operating Environment and System Configuration . 1-3 1-3 Installing AutoID Navigator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 1-4 Data Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1 Checking the Contents of the Package The package contains the following disk. Before you start using AutoID Navigator, make sure that the package contains this disk. 1 BEFORE YOU START USING AutoID Navigator Master Disk (CD-ROM) ...
1-2 Operating Environment and System Configuration Operating Environment and System Configuration The following environment is required to run the AutoID System Integrated Setup Software AutoID Navigator. Make sure that the system you are using satisfies the following conditions and that all of the required hardware is present.
1-2 Operating Environment and System Configuration 1 Functions and Features BEFORE YOU START USING AutoID Navigator AutoID Navigator is integrated setup software for editing and setting up AutoID devices, such as RFID systems, barcode readers, and 2D code readers on Windows. This software allows you to batch-manage the complex settings of system component devices in an easy-to-understand manner.
1-3 Installing AutoID Navigator This section describes how to install AutoID Navigator on your personal computer's hard disk. 1 Check the following before you start to install AutoID Navigator. Note We recommend making a backup of the master disk in the event of it becoming damaged, for example. ■ Windows environment and installation media AutoID Navigator is software that runs on Windows XP or Windows 2000.
1-3 Installing AutoID Navigator 1 Installing AutoID Navigator BEFORE YOU START USING AutoID Navigator The following describes how to install AutoID Navigator to Windows XP at the following drive configuration: C drive: hard disk drive E drive: CD-ROM drive 1 Turn your personal computer ON and start up Windows. Note • When installing AutoID Navigator, log on as Administrator or a user having rights such as a computer administrator who is permitted to change the system settings.
1-3 Installing AutoID Navigator Click the "Next" button. The [Select Program Folder] window is displayed. 6 Click the "Next" button. The [Create Shortcut] window is displayed. 7 Click the "Next" button. The [Check the Installation information] window is displayed. 1 BEFORE YOU START USING AutoID Navigator 5 1-7 C:\Documents and Settings\rChijimatsu\デスクトップ\AutoIDNavigator-E\modori\soft_ch01-03.
1-3 Installing AutoID Navigator 1 BEFORE YOU START USING AutoID Navigator 8 Click the "Next" button. 9 If the message [The destination folder does not exist. Do you want to create it?] is displayed, click the "Yes" button. The [Congratulations!] window is displayed. 10 Click the "Finish" button. This completes installation of AutoID Navigator. 1-8 C:\Documents and Settings\rChijimatsu\デスクトップ\AutoIDNavigator-E\modori\soft_ch01-03.
1-3 Installing AutoID Navigator 1 Uninstalling AutoID Navigator 1 Turn your personal computer ON and start up Windows. Note When uninstalling AutoID Navigator, log on as Administrator or a user having rights such as a computer administrator who is permitted to change the system settings. 2 Select {Start} - {Control Panel(C)} in that order. The [Control Panel] window is displayed. 3 Double-click the "Add or Remove Programs" icon. The [Add or Remove Programs] dialog box is displayed.
1-3 Installing AutoID Navigator 1 BEFORE YOU START USING AutoID Navigator 6 Click the "Yes" button. The [Finished Uninstallation] window is displayed. 7 Click the "Finish" button. This completes uninstallation of AutoID Navigator. 1-10 C:\Documents and Settings\rChijimatsu\デスクトップ\AutoIDNavigator-E\modori\soft_ch01-03.
1-4 Data Compatibility The following describes data compatibility. 1 AutoID Navigator does not support the reading of setup files made on the following setup software: • Barcode Reader BL Series Setup Software • Multi-drop Link Unit N-400 Setup Software Also, setup files made on the AutoID Navigator are not compatible with setup files made on the above setup software. Note • N-410 settings cannot be made on N-400 Setup Software. • N-400 settings cannot be made on AutoID Navigator.
1-4 Data Compatibility 1 MEMO BEFORE YOU START USING AutoID Navigator 1-12 C:\Documents and Settings\rChijimatsu\デスクトップ\AutoIDNavigator-E\modori\soft_ch01-04.
2 OUTLINE OF AutoID Navigator This chapter describes basic operations in AutoID Navigator, screens, devices that can be registered, and how to create projects. 2-1 Starting Up and Quitting AutoID Navigator. . . . . . . . 2-2 2-2 Names and Functions of Screen Parts. . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 2-3 Registerable Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 2-4 List of Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1 Starting Up and Quitting AutoID Navigator This section describes how to start up and quit AutoID Navigator. 2 OUTLINE OF AutoID Navigator How to Startup AutoID Navigator Start up AutoID Navigator. 1 Select {Programs(P)} → {KEYENCE Applications} → {AutoID Navigator} in that order from the Start menu, or double-click on the desktop screen. This starts up AutoID Navigator. How to Quit AutoID Navigator Quit AutoID Navigator. 1 Click the button on the right edge of the title bar.
2-1 Starting Up and Quitting AutoID Navigator Option Settings 1 Start up AutoID Navigator and click 2 Select the COM port (RS-232C) on the personal computer and click the "OK" button. Note . • When "Manual" is selected as the connection method, select parameters matched to the devices to be connected. • When connecting the DV-90 Series using its USB port, select "DV-90 PC Direct". Also, be sure to set the DV-90 Series to the direct communication mode.
2-2 Names and Functions of Screen Parts The following describes the names and functions of parts in AutoID Navigator screens. 2 OUTLINE OF AutoID Navigator About screens The following screen is displayed when AutoID Navigator is started up.
2-2 Names and Functions of Screen Parts ■ Project display and Unit display Project display Click the tabs to switch between display modes. Display by project configuration Unit display Display by device type Display Tab Features Project The device configuration registered to the project is displayed. Parameters can be set up and managed by each currently registered device. When no devices are registered to the project, only the project name is displayed.
2-2 Names and Functions of Screen Parts ■ System configuration and File constitution ["System configuration" and "File constitution" are indicated on the [Project] tab. "System configuration" hierarchically displays the devices registered to the project, and "File constitution" displays device setup files divided into type groups. 2 OUTLINE OF AutoID Navigator System configuration Click to select the configuration to be displayed from the list.
2-3 Registerable Devices This section describes the devices that can be registered to projects by AutoID Navigator. 2 OUTLINE OF AutoID Navigator Registerable Devices The following devices can be registered and set on AutoID Navigator. ■ Masters Icon Device Description See Page N-410 Master unit made by Keyence for connecting by the RS-485 interface 4-33 Master unit This master unit supports CC-Link or DeviceNet.
2-3 Registerable Devices ■ IC tags 2 Icon Device Description See Page OUTLINE OF AutoID Navigator T5F** This IC tag is for FeRAM 2000 byte type RF-500 Series. 4-2 T5P10 This IC tag is for EEPROM 256 byte type RF-500 Series. 4-2 T5M** This IC tag is for EEPROM 992 byte type RF-500 Series.
2-4 List of Functions The following describes the functions of AutoID Navigator. 2 Icon Name Functions OUTLINE OF AutoID Navigator Basic Project File Functions See Page New project Creates a new project file. 3-10 Open project file Opens a saved project file. 3-10 Save project file Saves a created project file. 3-9 Option Settings (communication settings) Sets the COM port (RS-232C port) on the personal computer to communicate with. The version of AutoID Navigator also be confirmed.
2-4 List of Functions Device Add/Delete Functions 2 OUTLINE OF AutoID Navigator Icon Name Functions See Page Rename Applies the name of the project entered in the [Name] field and the new name for a currently registered device. 3-8 Add registered device Adds a device to a project. 3-8 Delete registered device Delete a currently registered device from a project. 3-8 2-10 C:\Documents and Settings\rChijimatsu\デスクトップ\AutoIDNavigator-E\modori\soft_ch02-04.
3 MANAGING PROJECTS This chapter describes how projects are configured and setup files. 3-1 Outline of Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 3-2 Creating Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 3-3 Registering Devices and Saving Projects . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-4 Editing Setup Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11 3-1 C:\Documents and Settings\rChijimatsu\デスクトップ\AutoIDNavigator-E\modori\soft_ch03.
3-1 Outline of Projects A "project file" is a file that integrates and manages all of the devices required for production processes. Devices to be connected to production processes can be managed efficiently by individual field network or master units. 3 MANAGING PROJECTS What Is a "Project"? On AutoID Navigator, the parameters of devices to be connected and memory map- or macrorelated setups are managed as "projects." Projects are managed in individual folder, and each folder is called a "project folder.
3-2 Creating Projects The following describes how to create projects. Procedure for Creating a Project 3 The following shows the basic flow of operations for creating a project. MANAGING PROJECTS Registering devices and saving projects 1 Register the devices that configure the system to the project, and save these devices as a project. "Registering Devices and Saving Projects" (page 3-4) Setting parameters 2 Set the parameters of the devices registered to the project.
3-3 Registering Devices and Saving Projects When AutoID Navigator is started up, a new project is already created for use. Determine the devices to register and how to register the devices suited to your particular requirements. 3 Signal Registration and Network Registration MANAGING PROJECTS There are two ways of registering devices on AutoID Navigator, "single registration" and "network registration.
3-3 Registering Devices and Saving Projects ● Example: Registering devices With network registration, register controllers or heads as slave devices hierarchically to a master device. Multiple slave devices can be connected to a master. 3 Master device MANAGING PROJECTS N-410 Slave device NX-50RS SR-500 NX-50RS Registering Devices by Single Registration 1 Click the device to register with a project selected, and click the "Regist" button, or doubleclick on the selected device.
3-3 Registering Devices and Saving Projects Registering Devices by Network Registration When registering devices by network registration, follow the procedure below to register devices to the project. 3 1 MANAGING PROJECTS Select the master unit, and click the "Regist" button. This registers the master unit. Note 2 • Parameters cannot be set to master units to be used on CC-Link or DeviceNet from AutoID Navigator. Set parameters referring to the manual for the master unit to be used.
3-3 Registering Devices and Saving Projects 3 The [ID registration] dialog box is displayed. Enter the ID and click the "OK" button. 3 • AutoID Navigator automatically enters a serial number as the ID to prevent IDs from being duplicated. When manually changing IDs, take care to prevent the ID from duplicating another ID. • When registering the NX-50CL, set the number of occupied stations and cyclic setting. The NX-50CL occupies two to four stations depending on its settings.
3-3 Registering Devices and Saving Projects ■ Renaming devices and changing IDs When renaming a device or changing its ID, enter in the [Name] and [ID] fields at the bottom left of the screen, and click the "Edit" button. A currently selected device can also be deleted or a new device added. 3 Renaming devices MANAGING PROJECTS The current device name is displayed in the [Name] field. Enter the new name, and click the "Edit" button. Deletes the selected device.
3-3 Registering Devices and Saving Projects Saving Projects To save a registered device configuration, follow the procedure below to save the configuration as a project. Select the project. 2 Enter the project name in the [Name] field, and click the "Edit" button. The project name you entered is reflected. 3 Click (save project file) to save the project. This saves the project as an ain file.
3-3 Registering Devices and Saving Projects Opening Projects To open a saved project, click (**.ain) to be opened. (open project file) on the tool bar, and select the project file 3 MANAGING PROJECTS Creating a New Project To create a new project, click (new project) on the tool bar. When a new project is created, the project that is currently being edited is discarded. When creating a new project, be sure to save the required project files and setup files.
3-4 Editing Setup Files AutoID Navigator manages the settings (parameters) by each individual device as a setup file. This section describes how to save setup files, and how to read and write setup files from and to devices. 3 Type of and Brief Description of Setup Files • Parameter setup files • Memory map files • Macro setup files ■ Parameter setup files To set the parameters of a registered device, click . The parameter settings of the currently selected device are displayed.
3-4 Editing Setup Files ■ Memory map files To edit the memory map of a registered IC tag, click the desired IC tag to display the memory map edit screen. 3 MANAGING PROJECTS 1 Click to select the IC tag whose memory map is to be displayed. 2 Click to select the area to edit. 3 Click the [MEMO] tab to edit the memory map. You can execute a memory dump by clicking the [Memory dump] tab. For details on memory map settings, see (page 4-1).
3-4 Editing Setup Files How to Set Parameters ■ Setting parameters by individual device When setting parameters by individual device, you can set parameters by individual device by clicking the [Project] tab. ■ Batch-setting parameters for a specific device model When the settings are common for a specific device model, you can batch-set parameters for the specific model by clicking the [Unit] tab. 3-13 C:\Documents and Settings\rChijimatsu\デスクトップ\AutoIDNavigator-E\modori\soft_ch03-04.
3-4 Editing Setup Files ■ Setting parameters by individual files of a registered device Parameters that have been set are saved as a file. To change or edit settings by each individual saved file, select [File constitution] on the [Project] tab. The parameter setup files of the project component devices are displayed in tree format by file type. 3 MANAGING PROJECTS ■ Printing settings The settings of each of the selected parameter setup files, memory map files and macro setup files can be printed.
3-4 Editing Setup Files Sending/Receiving Parameters Parameters set in AutoID Navigator are not reflected as they are in a device. They must be sent to the device. Follow the procedure below establish a communication connection and send the parameters. To update a connection with a device, the personal computer installed with AutoID Navigator must be connected to the controller by an RS-232C cable. ■ Establishing the connection with the controller 1 Click (connect) on the tool bar.
3-4 Editing Setup Files ■ Sending parameters To set parameters preset on AutoID Navigator to a device, following the procedure below to send the parameters. 3 1 Click 2 The confirmation dialog box is displayed. Click the "OK" button. The communication in progress dialog box is displayed and parameters start to be sent. 3 The write completion dialog box is displayed. Click the "OK" button. (write setting) at the top right of the screen.
3-4 Editing Setup Files ■ Receiving parameters To read parameters that are already set to a device to AutoID Navigator, follow the procedure below to receive the parameters. Received parameters can be saved as setup files on AutoID Navigator, and their settings re-used on other devices. 1 Click 2 The confirmation dialog box is displayed. Click the "OK" button. The communication in progress dialog box is displayed and parameters start to be received. 3 The read completion dialog box is displayed.
3-4 Editing Setup Files MEMO 3 MANAGING PROJECTS 3-18 C:\Documents and Settings\rChijimatsu\デスクトップ\AutoIDNavigator-E\modori\soft_ch03-04.
4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS This chapter describes the parameter setups of the devices registered to a project. 4-1 Setting IC Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 4-2 RF-500 Series Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 4-3 BL Series Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11 4-4 SR-500 Series Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18 4-5 RS-485 Controller (NX-50RS) Settings . . . . . . . . .
4-1 Setting IC Tags Setting the Memory Map AutoID Navigator allows you to partition IC tag memory area by individual application in advance and append each area with a label (name) for management. Each of the areas to which information is stored can be given a label (name) which can be made use of when performing verification during design and when creating Specification Sheets.
4-1 Setting IC Tags Memo The following describes the settings of the [MEMO] tab for IC tags. (1) Section Memo (2) Details memo 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS (4) Specification of area name (5) Specification of area color/protection (8) "Delete" button (3) Tag information (6) Specification of area to be secured (7) "Add"/"Edit" button Item Description (1) Section Memo Displays the details of IC tag memory divided up into section. Details can be edit with a selection section appended with an area name.
4-1 Setting IC Tags Memory Dump The details of IC tag memory can be read, and the start address and write details (ASCII text strings) can be set and data written to IC tags. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS (1) Memory dump display (9) Write Data (4) Protect indication (3) Lock indication (2) Head selection Item (8) Address (7) "Write data" button (6) "Read data" button (5) "Set write-protect" button Description (1) Memory dump display Displays the memory dump result.
4-2 RF-500 Series Settings Parameters to be Set There are four parameter items to be set up for the head. Switch to the desired setting item by clicking the respective tab and set the parameters on that tab. (1) Act setting (2) RFID communi- (3) Output data setting cation setting (4) RS-232 port setting 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Setting Item Description See Page (1) Act setting This tab is for setting the trigger mode and I/O terminals.
4-2 RF-500 Series Settings Act Setting This section describes the [Act setting] tab for the head. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS ■ Action mode Item Description Trigger setting Select from Level trigger, One-shot trigger and Auto trigger as the trigger mode. "RF-500 Series Operation Manual" Access retry count Set the access retry count when "One-shot trigger" or "Auto trigger" is set at Trigger setting.
4-2 RF-500 Series Settings RFID Communication Setting This section describes the [RFID communication setting] tab for the head. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS ■ Radio communication setting Item Description Tag 1/2/3 Select the IC tag to be registered to the head. Set Tag 2 and Tag 3 by the "Optional tag" button. "4-1 Setting IC Tags" (page 4-2) Active tag Specify which of Tag 1 to Tag 3 is to be used for the head. Check read Set Disable/Enable for check read.
4-2 RF-500 Series Settings ■ Verification setting Set the preset data when executing each of the "[VD] Verify data" and "[VB] Verify bit" commands. Item Set the preset data in ASCII code or Hexadecimal (HEX). Preset bits Set the preset bit data. Preset top address Specify the top address and size when data read from an IC tag is to be taken as the preset data.
4-2 RF-500 Series Settings Output Data Setting This section describes the [Output data setting] tab for the head. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Description Additional information (processing time) Set Disable/Enable for Additional information (processing time). Additional information (retry count) Set Disable/Enable for Additional information (retry count). Header Delimiter Select None, STX or ESC for Header. Checksum Select Don't add or Add for Checksum.
4-2 RF-500 Series Settings RS-232C Port Setting This section describes the [RS-232C port setting] tab for the head. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Description Baud rate Select the baud rate (bit/s) from the pulldown menu. Parity Select None, Even or Odd for Parity. Data bits Select 7 bits or 8 bits for Data bits. Stop bit Select 1 bit or 2 bits for Stop bit. Protocol Select None, PASS/RTRY, ACK/NAK or Multi-drop as the software-based communication protocol. ID (1 to 31) Set the ID No.
4-3 BL Series Settings This section describes the settings of the KEYENCE Barcode Reader BL Series. Parameters to be Set There are four parameter items to be set up for the barcode reader. Switch to the desired setting item by clicking the respective tab and set the parameters on that tab. Note (1) Act setting Setting Item (2) Barcode setting (3) Port setting SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Communication settings differ according to the barcode reader.
4-3 BL Series Settings Act Setting This section describes the [Act setting] tab for the barcode reader. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Description Read mode Select the read mode. When "Single" is selected, set "Data-send timing". When "Multi1" or "Multi2" is set, set "Repeat-reading interval". Additional information Set the additional information. "Scan count" can be set only when "Decoding count" is set. "Symbology ID" and "PMI" can be set only on the BL-600.
4-3 BL Series Settings ■ Trigger setup Item Description Signal type Select the "Signal type". When "One-shot" is selected, One-shot input time is displayed. Set this time within the range 1 to 255 (100 to 25500 ms). Input state Select Norm.open (to turn laser light emission ON with trigger input ON) or Norm. close (to turn laser light emission ON with trigger input OFF). Input pulse width This setting is to prevent a trigger input from being accepted unless it is ON for the preset time or longer.
4-3 BL Series Settings Barcode Setting This section describes the [Barcode setting] tab for the barcode reader. On this tab, set the barcode type, the minimum and maximum code lengths, and other barcode settings. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Description Code 1 to 4 Select the type of barcodes from the pulldown menus. * When completely different barcodes are set to "Code 1" to "Code 4", four types of barcodes can be read without changing the respective settings.
4-3 BL Series Settings Port Setting (in case of BL-180 /500 /600 /700 ) This section describes the [Port setting] tab for the barcode reader. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Description Baud rate Select the baud rate (bit/s) from the pulldown menu. Parity Select None, Even or Odd for Parity. Data bits Select 7 bits or 8 bits for Data bits. Stop bit Select 1 bit or 2 bits for Stop bit. Multi-drop link When PLCs are connected in a multi-drop link, select "Enable".
4-3 BL Series Settings ■ Host setup The following describes setting of "Host setup" when PLC Link is set to "Disable". 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Description Handshaking Select the communication format (protocol) when sending read barcode data to the personal computer. Checksum Data for checking for corrupted data in serial communications can be appended. Select the send format of read barcode data.
4-3 BL Series Settings Other Settings This section describes the [Other settings] tab for the barcode reader. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Description OK/NG output duration Set 1 to 255 (10 to 2550 ms) for OK/NG output duration. STABILITY LED When "Use stability LED" is selected, the reading stability is indicated by the STABILITY LED when the BL Series is reading barcodes normally. Preset data Set the barcode data to register within 32 characters.
4-4 SR-500 Series Settings This section describes the settings of the KEYENCE Barcode Reader BL Series. Parameters to be Set There are six parameter items to be set up for the SR-500 Series. Switch to the desired setting item by clicking the respective tab and set the parameters on that tab. 4 Note SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Communication settings differ according to the barcode reader.
4-4 SR-500 Series Settings Act Setting This section describes the settings for the read mode and data transmission. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Read mode Data-send timing Description Select the single mode or the multi mode. If the multi mode is selected, set the repeat-reading interval and the pointer light time. Set the timing at which to send data. Multi Repeat-reading interval Set the repeat-reading interval.
4-4 SR-500 Series Settings Code Setting This section describes the settings for the codes to be read with the SR-500 Series. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Code 1 to Code 8 Description Select a code to read. Code length Set the maximum and minimum number of digits for the code to read. Detail Options Set detailed conditions for each code. Set the conditions for the maximum code length output. 4-20 C:\Documents and Settings\rChijimatsu\デスクトップ\AutoIDNavigator-E\modori\soft_ch04-04.
4-4 SR-500 Series Settings Camera Setting This section describes the settings for camera parameters for each parameter bank. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Description Select this checkbox to enable the alternate function. To fix a parameter Alternate Write protect Code setting bank, select this checkbox only for the bank to be used while deselecting it for other banks. Prohibits overwriting the parameter bank with quick teaching. (Normally enabled.
4-4 SR-500 Series Settings Timing Setting This section describes the settings for the read timing conditions. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Signal type Description Select Level or One-shot. When selecting One-shot, set One-shot input time as well. Input state Input pulse width Select Normally open or Normally closed. Select 2 ms or 10 ms.
4-4 SR-500 Series Settings Port Setting This section describes the settings for the RS-232C output of the SR-500. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Baud rate, Data bits, Parity, Stop bit Multi-drop link Description Set the same values as those of the connected external device. When connecting the N-410, select Enable and enter ID. When connecting the NX-50RS, no setting is needed. RTS/ CTS Select Disable or Enable. Protocol Select None, PASS/RTRY, or ACK/NAK.
4-4 SR-500 Series Settings Other Settings This section describes other operation conditions. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Verification setting/Preset data Tune switch Test switch Description Register the verification start position, number of digits, and preset data. Set the operations of the Tune switch and the Test switch. Pointer setting Set the lighting condition of the laser pointer. Where NG image is saved Set the save destination of NG images.
4-5 RS-485 Controller (NX-50RS) Settings Parameters to be Set There are six parameter items to be set up for the SR-500 Series. Switch to the desired setting item by clicking the respective tab and set the parameters on that tab. (1) RS-232C (modular) setting (2) Head setting (3) Terminal setting (4) RS-485 setting 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Setting Item (1) RS-232C (modular) setting Description See Page This tab is for setting communication with the host.
4-5 RS-485 Controller (NX-50RS) Settings RS-232C (modular) Setting The following describes the settings of the [RS-232C (modular) setting] tab for the NX-50RS. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Description Baud rate Select the baud rate (bit/s) from the pulldown menu. Parity Select None, Even or Odd for Parity. Data bits Select 7 bits or 8 bits for Data bits. Stop bit Select 1 bit or 2 bits for Stop bit. IN1 output to host Select Disable/Enable for IN1 output to host.
4-5 RS-485 Controller (NX-50RS) Settings Head Setting The following describes the settings of the [Head setting] tab for the NX-50RS. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Autoconnection with head Description Select Disable/Enable for Autoconnection with head. Baud rate Select the baud rate (bit/s) from the pulldown menu. Parity Select None, Even or Odd for Parity. Data bits Select 7 bits or 8 bits for Data bits. Stop bit Select 1 bit or 2 bits for Stop bit.
4-5 RS-485 Controller (NX-50RS) Settings Terminal Setting The following describes the settings of the [Terminal setting] tab for the NX-50RS. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Description Input select Select For head or For general-use for the IN1 and IN2 terminal functions. Input state Select Norm. open or Norm. close for the input state of the IN1 and IN2 terminals. Input pulse width Select 2ms or 10ms for the input time constant of the IN1 and IN2 terminals.
4-5 RS-485 Controller (NX-50RS) Settings RS-485 Setting The following describes the settings of the [RS-485 setting] tab for the NX-50RS. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Slave ID Description Select 0 to 31 as the slave ID of the NX-50RS. When "0" is set, the NX-50RS is set in a standalone configuration (i.e. not a multi-drop configuration). Baud rate Select the baud rate (bit/s) from the pulldown menu. Parity Select None, Even or Odd for Parity. Data bits Select 7 bits or 8 bits for Data bits.
4-6 CC-Link Controller (NX-50CL) Settings Parameters to be Set There are four parameter items to be set up for the CC-Link controller (NX-50CL). Switch to the desired setting item by clicking the respective tab and set the parameters on that tab. (1) RS-232C (modular) setting (2) Head setting (3) Terminal setting (4) CC-Link setting 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Setting Item (1) RS-232C (modular) setting Description See Page This tab is for setting communication over an RS-232 connection.
4-6 CC-Link Controller (NX-50CL) Settings RS-232C (modular) Setting The following describes the settings of the [RS-232C (modular) setting] tab for the NX-50CL. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Description Baud rate Select the baud rate (bit/s) from the pulldown menu. Parity Select None, Even or Odd for Parity. Data bits Select 7 bits or 8 bits for Data bits. Stop bit Select 1 bit or 2 bits for Stop bit. IN1 output to host Select Disable/Enable for IN1 output to host.
4-6 CC-Link Controller (NX-50CL) Settings Head Setting The following describes the settings of the [Head setting] tab for the NX-50CL. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Autoconnection with head Description Select Disable/Enable for Autoconnection with head. Baud rate Select the baud rate (bit/s) from the pulldown menu. Parity Select None, Even or Odd for Parity. Data bits Select 7 bits or 8 bits for Data bits. Stop bit Select 1 bit or 2 bits for Stop bit.
4-6 CC-Link Controller (NX-50CL) Settings Terminal Setting The following describes the settings of the [Terminal setting] tab for the NX-50CL. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Description Input select Select For head or For general-use for the IN1 and IN2 terminal functions. Input state Select Norm. open or Norm. close for the input state of the IN1 and IN2 terminals. Input pulse width Select 2ms or 10ms for the input time constant of the IN1 and IN2 terminals.
4-6 CC-Link Controller (NX-50CL) Settings CC-Link Setting The following describes the settings of the [CC-Link setting] tab for the NX-50CL. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Description Slave ID (No.) Select 1 to 63 as the slave ID of the NX-50CL. Baud rate Select the baud rate (bit/s) from the pulldown menu. Station count Select 2, 3 or 4 for Station count. Expansion cycle setting Select 1 times, 2 times, 4 times, or 8 times for Expansion cycle setting.
4-7 DeviceNet Controller (NX-50DN) Settings Parameters to be Set There are four parameter items to be set up for the DeviceNet controller (NX-50DN). Switch to the desired setting item by clicking the respective tab and set the parameters on that tab. (1) RS-232C (modular) setting (2) Head setting (3) Terminal setting (4) DeviceNet setting 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Setting Item (1) RS-232C (modular) setting Description See Page This tab is for setting communication over an RS-232C connection.
4-7 DeviceNet Controller (NX-50DN) Settings RS-232C (modular) Setting The following describes the settings of the [RS-232C (modular) setting] tab for the NX-50DN. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Description Baud rate Select the baud rate (bit/s) from the pulldown menu. Parity Select None, Even or Odd for Parity. Data bits Select 7 bits or 8 bits for Data bits. Stop bit Select 1 bit or 2 bits for Stop bit. IN1 output to host Select Disable/Enable for IN1 output to host.
4-7 DeviceNet Controller (NX-50DN) Settings Head Setting The following describes the settings of the [Head setting] tab for the NX-50DN. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Autoconnection with head Description Select Disable/Enable for Autoconnection with head.The following settings are disabled when Autoconnection with head is set to Enabled. Baud rate Select the baud rate (bit/s) from the pulldown menu. Parity Select None, Even or Odd for Parity. Data bits Select 7 bits or 8 bits for Data bits.
4-7 DeviceNet Controller (NX-50DN) Settings Terminal Setting The following describes the settings of the [Terminal setting] tab for the NX-50DN. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Description Input select Select For head or For general-use for the IN1 and IN2 terminal functions. Input state Select Norm. open or Norm. close for the input state of the IN1 and IN2 terminals. Input pulse width Select 2ms or 10ms for the input time constant of the IN1 and IN2 terminals.
4-7 DeviceNet Controller (NX-50DN) Settings DeviceNet Setting The following describes the settings of the [DeviceNet setting] tab for the NX-50DN. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Description Slave ID (ID) Select 0 to 63 as the slave ID of the NX-50DN. Baud rate Select the baud rate (bit/s) from the pulldown menu. Write size Master → NX-50DN NX-50DN → Master Select the write size from the pulldown menu. Displays the number of bytes of the output data.
4-8 RS-485 Master Unit (N-410) Settings Parameters to be Set There are five parameter items to be set up for the RS-485 master unit (N-410). Switch to the desired setting item by clicking the respective tab and set the parameters on that tab. (1) Main setting (2) Slave setting (3) Protocol setting (4) RS-232 setting (5) RS-485 setting 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Setting Item Description See Page (1) Main setting This tab is for setting the operation mode and trigger.
4-8 RS-485 Master Unit (N-410) Settings Main Setting The following describes the settings of the [Main setting] tab for the N-410. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Description Host mode Select Multi-drop link mode, BL (SR) Multi-head mode or RF Multi-head mode for Host mode. Trigger setup Set the trigger for when Multi-head mode is used. When Interference suppression is enabled, set the timing ON time to 50 to 2550 ms. Read mode Select Single or Multi for Read mode.
4-8 RS-485 Master Unit (N-410) Settings Slave Setting The following describes the settings of the [Slave setting] tab for the N-410. The slave station can be set within the range 1 to 31 stations. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item ID setup Description Select from None, N48+BL (SR), N48+RF, 50RS+BL (SR), and 50RS+RF. • N48+BL (SR) . Combination of N-48 or BL-U1 and BL/SR Series • N48+RF . . . . . Combination of N-48 or BL-U1 and RF Series • 50RS+BL (SR) Combination of NX-50RS and BL/SR Series • 50RS+RF .
4-8 RS-485 Master Unit (N-410) Settings Protocol Setting The following describes the settings of the [Protocol setting] tab for the N-410. On the [Protocol setting] tab, set the general-purpose protocol or PLC Link. When "PLC setting" is set to "Disable", set the general-purpose protocol. When "PLC setting" is set to "Enable", set PLC Link. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS ■ General-purpose protocol The following describes setting of the general-purpose protocol when "PLC setting" is set to "Disable".
4-8 RS-485 Master Unit (N-410) Settings ■ PLC Link The following describes setting of the PLC Link when "PLC setting" is set to "Enable". 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Description DM head address Set the head address of data memory (DM) to be used in the PLC Link. Station No. Set the station No. within the range 00 to 31. Input trigger area Set Disable or Enable for Input trigger area. PLC type When PLC Link is set to "Enable", select MELSEC Series, KEYENCE KV Series or SYSMAC Series.
4-8 RS-485 Master Unit (N-410) Settings RS-232C Setting The following describes the settings of the [RS-232C setting] tab for the N-410. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Description Baud rate Select the baud rate (bit/s) from the pulldown menu. Parity Select None, Even or Odd for Parity. Data bits Select 7 bits or 8 bits for Data bits. Stop bit Select 1 bit or 2 bits for Stop bit. RTS/CTS protocol Select Disable or Enable for RTS/CTS protocol.
4-8 RS-485 Master Unit (N-410) Settings RS-485 Setting The following describes the settings of the [RS-485 setting] tab for the N-410. 4 SETTING DEVICE OPERATIONS Item Description Baud rate Select the baud rate (bit/s) from the pulldown menu. Parity Select None, Even or Odd for Parity. Data bits Select 7 bits or 8 bits for Data bits. Stop bit Select 1 bit or 2 bits for Stop bit.
5 OTHER SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS This section describes the macro settings for the RF-500 Series, quick calibration for the SR-500 Series, and the procedure to create a quick setup code. 5-1 Settings Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 5-2 Setting Macro Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 5-3 Quick Calibration Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 5-4 Creating a Quick Setup Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-1 Settings Macros This section describes how to register macros to the RF-500 Series and switch macros. Macros and Active Macros Up to three macros can be registered to an RF-500 Series. Switch the Macro 1 to Macro 3 tabs to select the respective operations. On the RF-500 Series, one of registered macros 1 to 3 can be set as the active macro. The active macro is the macro that is executed by a trigger.
5-2 Setting Macro Operations This section describes macro operation settings. Setting Macro Operations (1) Operation patterns (4) Continuous operation settings 5 OTHER SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS (3) Input data (2) Result data Item (1) Operation patterns (5) Output destination settings Description The operation settings of the currently set command are displayed. Set operation on the [Act setting] tab. (2) Result data The destination for storing the result data of a read operation is displayed.
5-2 Setting Macro Operations Act Setting The following describes the [Act setting] tab for the macro registered to the head. In this operation, set the commands to be used in the macro and their parameters. For details on parameters, refer to the "Operation Manual." (1) Command selection 5 OTHER SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS (2) Macro editing (3) "Apply" button Item (4) "Cancel" button Description (1) Command selection Select from 16 operation commands.
5-2 Setting Macro Operations Macro Test The following describes the [Macro test] tab for the macro registered to the RF-500 Series. Be sure to send the programmed macro to the RF-500 Series before executing the operation test. (1) Commands (2) Codes (3) Result data 5 Item (1) Commands OTHER SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS (5) Operation results (4) "Test" button Description The type of command is displayed. (2) Codes The code that indicates the operation result is displayed.
5-3 Quick Calibration Operation This section describes the quick calibration operation of the SR-500 Series using AutoID Navigator. Code Specification Check Configure the settings under the "Code spec" tab when the specifications of the 2D code or barcode to be used are undetermined.
5-3 Quick Calibration Operation Code Setting This section describes the setting to register the type of the barcode or 2D code to be used. This setting is the same as the code setting performed in the parameter setting. This does not need to be configured if the setting is already done on the unit (page 4-21). 5 OTHER SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5-7 C:\Documents and Settings\rChijimatsu\デスクトップ\AutoIDNavigator-E\modori\soft_ch05-2.
5-3 Quick Calibration Operation Camera Setting This setting is the same as the camera setting done configured in the parameter setting in the main unit (page 4-22). (1) Manual (2) Auto (3) Test 5 OTHER SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS Item Description This setting is the same as the camera setting performed in the parameter (1) Manual setting. This does not need to be configured if the setting is already done on (2) Auto Performs quick calibration with the operation on AutoID Navigator.
5-4 Creating a Quick Setup Code This function allows you to print the settings of the SR-500 Series configured with AutoID Navigator in a 2D code. Important The quick setup code created here is exclusively for the SR-500 Series. The quick setup code for the BL Series or the RF Series cannot be created. 5 OTHER SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS (1) All setting in 1 code (2) Split all (3) Comment (4) Bright Tune Item (1) All setting in 1 code (2) Split all Description Prints all the settings in one code.
5-4 Creating a Quick Setup Code MEMO 5 OTHER SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 5-10 C:\Documents and Settings\rChijimatsu\デスクトップ\AutoIDNavigator-E\modori\soft_ch05-2.
6 TEST FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the terminal functions, test functions, and view image function of AutoID Navigator. 6-1 Terminal Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 6-2 Test Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 6-3 View Image Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 6-1 C:\Documents and Settings\rChijimatsu\デスクトップ\AutoIDNavigator-E\modori\soft_ch06.
6-1 Terminal Function AutoID Navigator has a "terminal function" for verifying whether or not transmission and reception of data with each device is normal. Using this "terminal function" allows you to display data read by the RF-500 Series or code reader on the personal computer for verification, or send commands. Terminal Function Screen The following describes operations in the terminal function screen. The terminal function is started up by clicking .
6-2 Test Function AutoID Navigator has a "test function" for verifying whether or not transmission and reception of data with each device is normal. Using this "test function" allows you to verify the communication status between the head and IC tag, and the code reading status. Test Function Screen With AutoID Navigator's test function you can test operation of the RF-500 Series, BL Series, and SR Series. The test function is started up by clicking .
6-3 View Image Function The "View image function" is used to import the image that the SR-500 Series is currently viewing or the read NG images stored in the memory of the SR-500 Series into AutoID Navigator. View image function screen 6 TEST FUNCTIONS Item Target: Description Select the SR-500 device with which to execute this function. You cannot select SR-500 devices that are not connected or other devices. Select the display to which to import images.
APPENDIX This presents an index. 1 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 A-1 C:\Documents and Settings\rChijimatsu\デスクトップ\AutoIDNavigator-E\modori\soft_AP.
1 1 Index Index Numerics 2D code reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 2D code reader settings Act Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19 Camera Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21 Code setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20 Other setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24 Port setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23 SR-500 Series Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Index Quick Calibration Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 R APPENDIX Registerable Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 RF-500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 RF-500 Series Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Act Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Output Data Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 RFID Communication Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 RS-232C Port Setting . . . . . . . . . . .
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