THIR-6000RF Series

Handheld Image Reader (Linear / 2D Scanner)

OPERATION MANUAL

TOHKEN CO., LTD.

1st Edition

April 27, 2009

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this product.

This manual explains the features of this product, operation, system configuration,

specifications, etc.

In order to use the product properly, please read this manual carefully.

When there is any problem during normal use, please document it carefully to be

reproduced by our support team.

The contents of this manual may be changed without a notice. Please check our website

for regular updates

Safety Notice

Please do not disassemble this product as this will void the warranty and might

cause an accident.

Please follow the warnings or notices of computers to be used with this

product.

Please stop using the product when there is smoke smell or strange sound to

avoid fire.

DO NOT

DISASSENBLE

Follow

PULL OFF

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CAUTION

Please do not use AC adapters other than the recommend AC power adaptor which is

described in the “unpacking the carton” section. Failure to do so might affect the

performance of the unit.

If the voltage or polarity used is different from the specification, it might cause product

failure and could be the cause of an accident.

About Wireless Device

CAUTION

THIR-6000RF seriese are equipment designed for ISM band (13.56MHz wave length) radio data communication. Depending on environmental noise, cross talk can be occurred. To avoice the cross talk, please check the environmental status of radio frequency before purchasing.

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Handling with care

CAUTION

About backup data

This product has a memory backup function. This backup can not guaranteed if repair,

reconstruction, and upgrade are performed on this Image Reader.

CAUTION

Please do not use this product at temperature or humidity ranges that are different from

the product specifications or under the direct sunshine.

CAUTION

Please do not drip water, moisture, oil, etc. on the unit.

CAUTION

This unit can be damaged in environment with corrosive gas.

CAUTION

When stain or dust is stuck on the reading window, please follow the following steps to

clean it:

- Wipe off stain lightly with cloth or swab (wet with alcohol)

- Wipe off again with the dry clothes.

DON NOT Wipe off with any chemicals.

CAUTION

This is a high-precision optical device. Avoid shocking the product such as fall.

Unpacking the product

After you open the shipping package containing the THIR-6000, take the following steps:

1- Check for damage that might occur during the shipping process. Report the damage

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immediately to the carrier who delivered the shipment.

2- Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.

3- Make sure everything ordered is present.

Items included with the product

• AC Power Adaptor (Optional): In case of purchase separately, select an adapter with output

DC3V to DC6V range and more than 10W. Please confirm polarity and DC plug type as below.

Polarity:

DC plug type: EIAJ RC5320A Voltage Segment 2

CAUTION

For THIR-6000(H)U The current drawn is sometimes over 500mA standard of USB which means that there is possibility for some problems when THIR-6000 is connected directly to the host. Tohken recommends the use of an exclusive USB HUB (TUR-100) between THIR and host PC, or please supply power by using branched USB cable (CA-3000USB) and AC. To use the branched USB cable, follow the following procedures:

1) Connect THIR’s USB connector to USB jack of branched USB cable.

Connect USB plug of branched USB cable to the USB connector of host PC.

2) Connect AC adopter’s plug to the jack of branched USB cable.

3) If the power is supplied correctly, there will be three continuous beeps.

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Table of Content

INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................................I

SAFETY NOTICE ........................................................................................................................I

ABOUT WIRELESS DEVICE ................................................................................................... II

HANDLING WITH CARE ........................................................................................................III

UNPACKING THE PRODUCT................................................................................................III

1. GETTING STARTED........................................................................................................... 1

1.1 SCANNER COMPONENTS....................................................................................................... 3 1.2 HOW IT WORKS..................................................................................................................... 5

2. ASSEMBLING THE HARDWARE..................................................................................... 6

2.1.1 THIR-6000(H) CABLE CONNECTION................................................................................ 6 2.1.2 THIR-6000(H)U (USING VIRTUAL COM PORT)................................................................ 7 2.1.3 THIR-6000(H) U AS A HID (HUMAN INTERFACE DEVICE: KEYBOARD EMULATION)....... 7 2.2 SETTING UP THE HOST COMPUTER...................................................................................... 8 2.3 CHANGING THE SETTINGS OF THE SCANNER........................................................................ 8

3. OPERATION ........................................................................................................................ 9

3.1 BARCODE READING .............................................................................................................. 9 3.2 BEEPING SOUNDS .............................................................................................................. 10 3.3 IMAGE DATA TRANSACTION ................................................................................................ 10 3.4 VIBRATION ......................................................................................................................... 10

4. RS-232C SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS .........................................................................11

4.1 DATA TRANSACTION .......................................................................................................... 11 4.2 IMAGE DATA TRANSACTION ............................................................................................... 11

5. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 12

5.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................. 12 5.2 FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION............................................................................................. 13 5.3 READING RANGE/DEPTH.................................................................................................... 14 5.4 READING RANGE OF RFID ................................................................................................. 17 5.5 SERIAL INTERFACE ............................................................................................................ 17 5.6 DEFAULT SETTINGS (RS232C)........................................................................................... 18

6. DIMENSIONS ....................................................................................................................... 19

6.1 HOUSING DIMENSIONS....................................................................................................... 19

7. RFID....................................................................................................................................... 20

8. GENERAL SERIAL COMMANDS....................................................................................... 21

9. PROCEDURE OF RFID CONFIGURATION...................................................................... 22

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10. CONFIGURATION BARCODES FOR RFID SETTINGS................................................ 25

11. SPECIALTY FUNCTION ................................................................................................... 31

11.1 GLOBAL SHUTTER............................................................................................................ 31 11.2 AUTO DETECTION MODE .................................................................................................. 33

11.2.1 Overview.................................................................................................................. 33

11.2.2 How to use ............................................................................................................... 34

11.3 FOR HIGH DENSITY BARCODES ......................................................................................... 36

12. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................. 37

12.1 THE UNIT DOES NOT WORK WHILE PUSHING THE READ TRIGGER SWITCH........................ 37 Is power supply voltage within specification? .................................................................. 37

Is power supply polarity correct? ...................................................................................... 37

Is the power rating of the power supply enough? ............................................................ 37

12.2 BARCODE CANNOT BE READ. ........................................................................................... 37 Is a code setup correct? ...................................................................................................... 37

Is reading distance suitable? ............................................................................................. 37

Is the surface of the code glossy?....................................................................................... 37

Is the reading window clean? ............................................................................................ 37

Is the print quality of the code good?................................................................................ 37

12.3 THE DATA DOES NOT TRANSMIT OR THE DATA ITSELF IS CORRUPTED. ............................. 38 Is the setup with host computer correct?.......................................................................... 38

Do you set fixed digit for ITF.............................................................................................38

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1. Getting started Equipped with a powerful state-of-the-art 2D Imager Scanner and processing CPU, the THIR-6000 is ready to capture images as well as decoding 1D or 2D bar codes. The THIR-6000 is a 2D Imager Scanner that reads Liner, 2D, and Postal barcodes to meet many different requirements in Delivery, Transportation, Meter Reading, and many other applications. The ergonomic design of the THIR-6000 provides user comfort even during lengthy scanning sessions. The THIR-6000 is available with different interfaces to accommodate various applications. The THIR-6000 has an RS-232C interface to connect to the host computer. The THIR-6000(H)U has USB interface to connect to a host computer that runs Windows2000/XP. THIR-6000(H)U can be used as a Human Interface device. The configuration barcodes are prepared to change THIR-6000(H)U’s interface from USB to HID and vice versa. Human Interface Device function can send data to application software same as keyboard input.

1) Supported barcodes

The unit can read the following symbols:

1D bar codes:

Code39

Code128

Codabar

ITF (interleaved 2 of 5)

JAN/EAN/UPC

RSS

Code93

2D codes:

Data Matrix (ECC200)

QR Code

Micro QR

PDF 417

Micro PDF

Maxi Code

Composite

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2) Picture taking (except THIR-6000(H)U as a Human Interface Device)

The THIR-6000 can take 24bit color and Grey scale pictures for example signature

capture.

3) EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility) regulatory

This unit is designed for the following regulatory.

Europe : CE Class A

United States : FCC Class A

Taiwan : BSMI Class A

4）Supported RFID The following is the list of supported RFID tag.

ICode SLI Tag-it HF-I (Plus/Standard/Pro) my-d MB89R118 , MB89R119

4) Ordering information

THIR-6000 (H) U -RF

1. Resolution

If “H” follows “THIR-6000” before “U”, the scanner is the high resolution type.

And if there is no “H”, the scanner is the normal resolution type.

2. Interface

If “U” follows “THIR-6000” or “THIR-6000H”, the scanner has USB interface.

If “B” follows “THIR-6000” or THIR-6000H”, the scanner has Bluetooth interface.

Otherwise its interface is RS232C.

According to this rule, there are 3 types of THIR-6000 family.

・ THIR-6000-RF

・ THIR-6000H-RF

・ THIR-6000U-RF

・ THIR-6000HU-RF

・ THIR-6000B-RF

・ THIR-6000HB-RF

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1.1 Scanner components

Figure1a. Front View

Reading Switch

Grip Handle

Reading Window

(RFID antenna)

*Please check Fig1b for

more detail

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Figure1b. Side and rear View

Monitoring LED

RFID Antenna: 15mm from the front edge of the housing

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1.2 How it works

• Monitoring LED

The monitoring LED lights up either GREEN or RED depending on the operation:

� GREEN light indicates the completion of successful decoding of a symbol.

� Flashing GREEN light indicates the image data transmission in progress.

� RED light indicates the failure of data transmission.

Orange and Red are used to indicate status of RFID operation:

� Orange: THIR-6000RF has done an action for RFID (Read/Write)

� Red: Fail to communicate to host

• Triggering Switch

This switch is used to initiate the read and decode of a symbol.

• Connecting Cable

- THIR-6000: RS-232C

When connecting to host computers, a cable with D-sub (9 pins) connector should be

utilized.

For supplying the power to the unit, the AC power adapter should be plugged into its

mating receptacle on the RS232 connector housing next to the D-sub connector.

- THIR-6000(H)U : USB

The unit is supplied its power through USB cable via host computer.

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2. Assembling the hardware 2.1.1 THIR-6000(H) Cable Connection

Connecting with a Host Computer

1) Plug the host connecting cable connector into the host serial port.

2) Plug the AC adapter plug into the host connecting cable connector jack.

3) Plug the AC Power Adapter to the AC power receptacle. When the unit is correctly powered

up, it beeps 3 times.

4) Power up the host.

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2.1.2 THIR-6000(H)U (using Virtual COM port)

1 Please confirm that the USB port of the host PC is available.

2 Plug into the USB port when the host PC is running.

3 Please install the USB driver. This operation is needed only at the first time.

4 Please confirm the communication between the THIR and the host is successful

by using communication software such as Hyperterminal or USBTerm, which is

our original.

The driver can be downloaded from our secure web site.

URL: http://www.tohken.co.jp/

2.1.3 THIR-6000(H) U as a HID (Human Interface Device: Keyboard emulation)

1 Please confirm that the USB port of the host PC is available.

2 Plug into the USB port when the host PC is running.

3 The host PC will recognize the THIR as a human interface device.

4 When the THIR read symbols, the data from THIR is inputted like it is done

through keyboard.

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2.2 Setting up the Host Computer

1) Communication Conditions

It is required to match the set up values between the THIR-6000 unit and the host computer.

Please refer to Section 5.5, conditions for RS-232C setup, for the default settings.

2) Transmission Protocol

Data transactions between the reader and the host should be carried out in the prefixed

communication protocol. The host side computer should be provided with the required

software for this transaction control. For details of the required software, please refer to

Chapter 4.

The symbol data transmitted from the THIR-6000 unit to the host computer is accepted as a

data receiving transaction.

Command signals are transmitted from the host to the THIR-6000 unit. This is required

when setting up the operation from the host.

Image data can be transmitted from the THIR-6000 unit to the host computer. Unless

specifically required, leave the picture image capturing function to be “Invalid” or “Off”

position.

Please feel free to contact to sales department for further information about communication

software.

2.3 Changing the settings of the scanner

Follow the following steps to change the settings of the handheld scanner:

Connect the free side of the USB/serial cable from the handheld unit to the host computer.

If the USB interface is being used, the “New Hardware Wizard” will detect the scanner and try to

find its driver. Use the USB driver that comes with the unit.

If the serial interface is being used, connect the power supply by plugging the free end dangling

from the hand held to the power supply then insert the other side of the power supply to the wall

socket.

Now it is possible to change the settings of the unit by simply scanning the appropriate

configuration barcodes as your application may require. (The Barcode Menu list is attached.)

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3. Operation

3.1 Barcode reading

• Once the user pulls the reading switch, the THIR-6000 shows two red points by LED light to indicate the proper reading area.

Note: The unit turns off the red dot-shaped laser pointer automatically after 30 seconds if

there is no reading operation. Triggering the READ switch, the unit again dispalys the

red laser dot.

• The unit will try to read the target symbol which is in the center of red pointers as shown in the figure below:

• Upon completion of successful reading, the monitoring LED lights up “GREEN” and the unit beeps once.

• Release the reading switch.

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3.2 Beeping Sounds

Event or Status of scanner Sounds

Power ON beeps 5 times (long, long, short,

short, short)

Succeeded in reading Short beep 1 time

Fails to transmit the data Short beeps 7 times

On all the other occasions remains silent

3.3 Image data transaction

*) THIR-6000U as a HID can not capture images.

Bitmap/image (name*.bmp, 1280 x 1024 pixel)

• Transmitting the data with serial interface takes 2 min. with baud rate 15.2Kbps (THIR-6000).

• In case of USB1.1, (THIR-6000(H)U), transmitting the image takes approximately 10 seconds.

The green monitoring LED blinks while the unit transmits the image. Notes:

A) The host computer should be provided with software to receive the transmitted data. B) The image size is changeable.

3.4 Vibration

When this unit can decode a symbol successfully, it vibrates itself.

To enable/disable this function, the setting barcode menu is available.

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4. RS-232C Serial Communications

• Bar Code Data Transmission:

The unit transmits the scanned data to the host computer.

• Command Signal Receipt:

The host computer transmits the command signals to the unit and sets up the operation of the unit.

• Image Data Transmission:

The unit transmits the captured image data to the host computer.

Refer the section 5.5 for the communication parameter conditions.

4.1 Data Transaction

Data transaction setup should be accomplished with sending command from host computer.

Asynchronous protocol is used for barcode data transmission and serial commands transmission.

4.2 Image Data Transaction

The communication protocol utilizes XMODEM (SUM128) in the case of the image data output.

The host side computer should be provided with the software to receive the transmitted data. The

receiving unit should also be kept “ready” before receiving the data.

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5. Specifications

5.1 General specifications

Type THIR-6000(H) THIR-6000(H)U-HID

Dimensions 150(H)×60(W)×98(D)mm

Weight Under 175 g (not include the weight of cable)

Illumination White LED

Aiming beam Red LED (peak wave length is 644nm)

Indicator Monitoring LED (3 colors), Vibration

Image sensor CMOS area sensor (1.3M pixel)

Supported RFID tag I-CODE SLI , Tag-it HF-I(Plus/Standard/Pro), my-d , MB89R118 , MB89R119

Frequency 13.56MHz

Direction of reading Same as barcode reading (embedded antenna around camera)

Valid distance for reading 0 mm to 50mm from antenna of THIR-6000RF (vary form tag to tag)

Radio regulation ARIB STD-T82

Serial I/F RS232C(Dsub9p) USB1.1

(Virtual COM mode or HID mode)

Format ASCII or Bitmap(image)

Baud rate 1.2kbps to 115.2 kbps -

Power requirement 5.0±5%

Operating average power consumptions

Approx. 300 mA @5.0V Approx. 400 mA @5.0V

Environmental specifications

Operational Temperature 0 to 40 degrees centigrade

Storage Temperature -20 to 65 degrees centigrade

Operational Humidity 35 to 85 %RH (Non-condensing)

Storage Humidity 35 to 85 %RH(Non-condensing)

Vibration 10 to 55 Hz(max. 4G)

Shock Durable multiple drops to concrete from 7ft.

* The unit’s outlook might be damaged somewhat.

EMC regulatory

Europe CE EMC Directive Class A

USA FCC part15, Subpart B Class A

Taiwan BSMI Class A

(*) ICode SLI is trademark of NXP (*) Tag-it HF-I is trademark of Texas Instruments (*) my-d is trademark of Infineon Technologies (*) MB89R118, MB89R119 is trademark of Fujitsu (*) ISO15693 is a requlation of radio frequent IC using 13.56MHz wave length (*) Since this product is certified radio frequency device of Japanese radio frequency law, no registration for use

is needed.

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5.2 Functional specification

Reading Direction

・PITCH ：±35 degree

・SKEW ：±35 degree

・TILT ：360 degree

・Ambient Light ：0 to 10,000 lx

Viewing angle

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5.3 Reading Range/Depth

Decodable Symbols Liner: Code39, Code128, EAN128, Codabar, ITF, JAN / EAN / UPC, RSS Check digit calculation method:

Code39 Modulus 43 Codabar Modulus 16 ITF Modulus 10

2-D: Data Matrix(ECC200),QR Code, Micro QR Code,PDF417,

Micro PDF, Maxi Code, Composite Reading Digit:

(Except ITF) 1～2047

(Only ITF) 2,4,6～2047

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• Reading Range (Normal type)

unit：mm

• Reading ability depends on environment (brightness etc) and the printing quality of scanned barcodes.

• Measured in 500 to 1000(lx) of homogeneous brightness, printed with good quality, no pitch and no skew.

Distance from scanner

Vertical

Horizontal

1D(0.125) 70～110

1D(0.15) 60～130

1D(0.25) 40～160

1D(0.33) 40～180

2D(0.25) 60～130

2D(0.33) 50～160

26

33

66

50 75

95

50

100

150

about 27°

about 34°

2D(0.19) 80～110

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• Reading Range (High density type)

unit：mm

• Reading ability depends on environment (brightness etc) and the printing quality of scanned barcodes.

• Measured in 500 to 1000(lx) of homogeneous brightness, printed with good quality, no pitch and no skew.

Distance from scanner

Vertical

Horizontal

1D(0.1) 40 to 70

1D(0.125) 40 to 75

2D(0.19) 40 to 75

26

33

66

50 75

95

50

100

150

about 27°

about 34°

2D(0.167) 40 to 70

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5.4 Reading range of RFID RFID tag: ICode SLI

5.5 Serial Interface

・THIR-6000(H)

Connector pins for connecting with the host computer: D-sub 9 pins Plug

PIN Signal Function

1 NC OPEN

2 TxD Serial Data Output

3 RxD Serial Data Input

4 NC OPEN

5 GND Power Return / Signal Earth

6 NC OPEN

7 CTS OK to transmit INPUT

8 RTS Demand to transmit OUTPUT

9 NC OPEN

X

Y

-25 25

-20

20 Z=40

50

0 -25 25

Z

Y

25

X=0 50

0 -25 25

Z

X

25

Y=0

X

Y

Z

Unit: mm

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Note: The above is listed relative to the imager (THIR-6000) end of INPUT/OUTPUT transactions

with the host.

・THIR-6000(H)U

USB connector plug A

5.6 Default settings (RS232C)

When the unit is shipped from the factory, the initial setup is as follows:

・Enabled Symbols: all symbols.

・Communication parameters:（only THIR-6000）

Baud Rate 9600 bps

Terminator CR/LF

Header none

Start Bit 1

Stop Bit 1

Data Length 8

Parity none

・RFID tag settings

Type of tag Read/Write all tags

Contents of output data Only USER data is sent to host

Start from block for reading 0

Number of blocks to read 1

Start from block for writing 1

Number of blocks to write 1

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6. Dimensions

6.1 Housing dimensions

Unit: mm

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7. RFID ・The follwing is the format of serial commands to send to THIR-6000RF from host PC.

aaa=bbb> [CR] aaa:Serial command bbb:Data, value

* Please refer “Configuration Barcode Menu” to set other parameters such as communication settings.

Item Command Description

Operation mode RFMODE=

0:Image reader mode

1:Image reader + RFID mode

2:RFID mode

3:Image reader + RFID mode

(Header for media recognition is added)

RFID tag setting (Determine tag type to read and write)

TAG=

0:ISO15693 tag (All supported tags)

1:ICode SLI (NXP)

2:Tag-it HF-I Plus (TI)

3:Tag-it HF-I Standard (TI)

4:Tag-it HF-I Pro (TI)

5:SRF55V01P (Infineon)

6:SRF55V02P (Infineon)

7:SRF55V10P (Infineon)

8:MB89R118 (Fujitsu)

9:MB89R119 (Fujitsu)

Read / Write mode RDWR= 0:Read mode

1:Write mode

Contents of output data SNR_ENABLE=

0:Send Only USER data 1:Send UID and USER

data

2:Send Only UID

Start Block for reading RMEMTOP= 0～ ( 0 )

Number of Blocks to read RNUMMEM= 1～ ( 1 )

Start Block for writing WMEMTOP= 0～ ( 0 )

Number of Blocks to write WNUMMEM= 1～ ( 1 )

No alarm if WNUMMEM is smaller than the size of WDATA.

Data to write WDATA=aaa

Input text in “aaa” area. ( NULL ) as default

Minimum 1 character, maximum 250 character

No check if the size is valid or not

Clear WDATA CLR

STATUS output ?rf Display RFID parameters

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（注） ・Default settings are indicated in gray

・RNUMMEM and WNUMMEM with TAG=0 is 8 to adjust minimum size among supported tags.

・To input data to write in HEX, please add ¥ before HEX. 2 charactors (0 to 9 and A to F) after

¥ are regarded as HEX.

e.g.1 Put TAB (0x09) between 12 and 3 WDATA=12¥093

e.g.2 Put “ (0x22) between 12 and 3 WDATA=12¥223

e.g.3 Put ¥ (0x5C) between 12 and 3 WDATA=12¥¥”3

・To display binary data encoded in RFID tags, please set LABELTX=1

RFID Status

?rf

******** STATUS ******** THIR-6000U-RF

RFMODE=1 ( 0:BCR 1:RF+BCR 2:RF 3:RF+BCR add Header )

TAG=0 ( 0:ISO15693 1:ICodeSLI 2:TagitPlus 3:TagitStd. 4:TagitPro.)

( 5:SRF55V01P 6:SRF55V02P 7:SRF55V10P 8:MB89R118 9:MB89R119 )

RDWR=0 ( 0:READ 1:WRITE )

SNR_ENABLE=0 ( 0:disable 1:enable 2:SNR Only )

RMEMTOP=00 ( 0-7 )

RNUMMEM=01 ( 1<=RNUMMEM<=8-RMEMTOP )

WMEMTOP=00 ( 0-7 )

WNUMMEM=01 ( 1<=WNUMMEM<=8-WMEMTOP )

WDATA=[]

CLR (WDATA is cleared)

********* END ********** THIR-6000U-RF

* The status above shows default settings

8. General Serial Commands ・The following serial commands are frequently used.

Item Command Description

Initialize SET=DFT Configure all parameters to default settings.

Save settings WSETS Write current settings to flash memory of the scanner

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9. Procedure of RFID configuration

■General settings

Description Serial command

・Put THIR-6000RF in RFID mode

* As the default, RFMODE is set to “1”.

RFMODE=1 [CR]

・Choose RFID tag type

TAG = x [CR]

■Settings for reading

Description Serial command

・Choose Read or Write mode

�Set to “Read”

RDWR= 0 [CR]

・Configure contents of output data SNR_ENABLE = x [CR]

・Determine start from block to read RMEMTOP = x x [CR]

・Determine number of blocks to read RNUMMEM = x x [CR]

■Settings for writing

Description Serial command

・Switch Read / Write mode

� Set to Write mode

RDWR= 1 [CR]

・Determine start from block to write WMEMTOP = x x [CR]

・Determine number of blocks to write WNUMMEM = x x [CR]

・Determine data to write

* The maximum size of data is 256 byte

WDATA = x x x x [CR]

After setting to Write mode and determining WDATA, please place RFID tag in front of

THIR-6000RF. And then press the trigger switch to write data to the tag.

・When THIR-6000RF successfully writes : RF Write OK

・When THIR-6000RF fails to write : RF Write NG

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Supported RFID tags : ISO15693 compliant

(number of blocks and size of each block are vary from tag to tag)

Manufacture Model

Number of

Blocks

(USER data)

Size per Block

(USER data）

NXP ICode SLI 28 4

TI Tag-it HF-I Plus 64 4

Tag-it HF-I Standard 8 4

Tag-it HF-I Pro 8 4

Fujitsu MB89R118 250 8

MB89R119 58 4

Infineon SRF55V01P 12 4

SRF55V02P 56 4

SRF55V10P 248 4

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An example of memory structure of RFID tag - ICode SLI -

THIR-6000RF can read UID and USER data of RFID tags.

The structure (I･CODE SLI)

Byte0 Byte1 Byte2 Byte3

Block-4 UID0 UID1 UID2 UID3 Unique Identifier (lower byte)

Block-3 UID4 UID5 UID6 UID7 Unique Identifier (higher byte)

Block-2 － EAS AFI DSFID EAS, AFI, DSFID

Block-1 00 00 00 00 Write Access Condition

Block0 Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ

Block1 Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ

Block2 Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ

Block3 Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ

Block4 Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ

…

Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ

…

Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ

…

Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ

Block22 Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ

Block23 Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ

Block24 Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ

Block25 Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ

Block26 Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ

Block27 Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ Ｘ

USER Data

(Num. of blocks 28

××××Size per Block 4=112Byte)

↓

・UID

Each RFID tag has its own UID(Unique Identifier).

This area is uneditable.

・USER Data

This area can be edited by users.

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10. Configuration barcodes for RFID settings

・Save settings

Write current settings to flash memory

Save settings

(To flash ROM in THIR-6000RF)

・Status output

Output status of RFID settings

・Operation mode

Determine the operation mode to specify what to read by THIR-6000RF. Configuration

barcodes can be read even if THIR-6000RF is in RFID mode.

In “Barcode + RFID with header” mode, the following header will be add to reading data

to indicate from where the data come.

Header for Barcode data BCR :

Header for RFID data RFID:

Only Barcode Barcode + RFID

Only RFID Barcode + RFID

(with header for data media recognition)

Image reader + RFID mode

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・Choose RFID tag type

All ISO15693 compliant (all supported tags) I Code SLI

Tag-it HF-I Plus Tag-it HF-I Standard

Tag-it HF-I Pro SRF55V01P

RF55V02P SRF55V10P

MB89R118 MB89R119

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・Read / Write mode

Switch Read / Write mode

Read mode Write mode

・Contents of output data

Determine what to include in output data

Only USER data Only UID

Both UID and USER

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・Determine start from block to read

THIR-6000RF returns “RMEMTOP START” when it reads “Start configuration

for start from block to read” barcode. Then please use barcodes for numeric

input on page 30. Please read “Finish configuration for RMEMTOP” to

submit the start from block number and return to normal mode.

THIR-6000RF returns “RMEMTOP SET”.

Start configuration for start from block to read Finish configuration for RMEMTOP

・Determine number of blocks to read

THIR-6000RF returns “RNUMMEM START” when it reads “Start

configuration for number of blocks to read” barcode. Then please use

barcodes for numeric input on page 30. Please read “Finishconfiguration for

RNUMMEM” to submit the start from block number and return to normal

mode. THIR-6000RF returns “RNUMMEM SET”.

Start configuration for start from block to read Finish configuration for RNUMMEM

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・Determine start from block to write

THIR-6000RF returns “WMEMTOP START” when it reads “Start configuration for start

from block to write” barcode. Then please use barcodes for numeric input on page 30.

Please read “Finish configuration for WMEMTOP” to submit the start from block

number and return to normal mode. THIR-6000RF returns “WMEMTOP SET”.

Start configuration for start from block to write Finish configuration for WMEMTOP

・Determine number of blocks to write

THIR-6000RF returns “WNUMMEM START” when it reads “Start

configuration for number of blocks to write” barcode. Then please use

barcodes for numeric input on page 30. Please read “Finish configuration

for WNUMMEM” to submit the start from block number and return to normal

mode. THIR-6000RF returns “WNUMMEM SET”.

Start configuration for number of blocks to write Finish configuration for WNUMMEM

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・Barcodes for numeric input

Please use these barcodes to input numeric.

e.g. To input “31”, please read “3” then read “1”.

1 2

2 4

5 6

6 8

9 0

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11. Specialty Function

11.1 Global Shutter

Cropping is a method to remove unwanted areas from the image to make the image small.

Following is the procedure to set up this function through the serial interface.

Confirming the cropping status

Serial Command ?IMG<cr>

<< Example of reply>>

Setting for

Serial Command CAPX=m, CAPY=n (m,n=0,1,2,3)

<< Value >>

******** STATUS ******** THIR-6000

BBC=0 0:256 1:16 2:RLE 3:AVE 4:AVERLE 9:Color

IMODE=0 PX=0 PY=0 WX=1280 WY=1024

CAPMODE=0,0,1280,1024

CAPX=0 ( 0:100%, 1:75%, 2:50%, 3:25% )CAPX=0 ( 0:100%, 1:75%, 2:50%, 3:25% )CAPX=0 ( 0:100%, 1:75%, 2:50%, 3:25% )CAPX=0 ( 0:100%, 1:75%, 2:50%, 3:25% )

CAPY=CAPY=CAPY=CAPY=0000 ( 0:100%, 1:75%, 2:50%, 3:25% ) ( 0:100%, 1:75%, 2:50%, 3:25% ) ( 0:100%, 1:75%, 2:50%, 3:25% ) ( 0:100%, 1:75%, 2:50%, 3:25% )

VMODE=0 (0:Mono 1:Color )

********* END ********** THIR-6000

System version = K85C-V1.0c

Decode version = K85A-V1.0c

Bolded is status of cropping.

0Y100%

1Y75%

2Y50%

3Y25%

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Cropping

･･･CAPX=0、CAPY=0

･･･CAPX=2、CAPY=1

25％

50%

75％

100％

25％

50％

75％

100％

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11.2 Auto detection mode

11.2.1 Overview

By using this mode, THIR-6000 can read and decode symbols automatically.

THIR-6000 detects changes of image in its field of view, like change of environmental

brightness, motion of objects. When there is such a change, THIR-6000 starts to

capture an image and tries to decode.

This function is designed for stand mounting use to read documents with printed

barcodes. For example, it is suitable for using on the counter at post office.

CAUTION

With Auto Detection mode, trigging switch does not work.

Plus, neither does capturing an image, receiving a Hex program and executing a Macro

program. Please turn Auto Detection mode OFF if those function are needed to be used.

Auto Detection mode may not work well under the too high, too low or unstable

brightness.

Field of view Object with barcode

Note

• Auto Detection mode is not a default setting. Please have THIR-6000 read the

corresponding configuration barcode to change to Auto Detection mode.

• THIR-6000 does not vibrate when it decodes a symbol successfully with Auto

Detection mode regardless of current setting of the vibration.

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11.2.2 How to use

To put the THIR-6000 in the auto detection mode, please follow one of the following

methods:

- Send the serial command "LFMODE=1<CR>" to the scanner.

- Read the corresponding barcode from the configuration barcode set.

To exit the auto detection mode, please follow one of the following methods:

- Send the serial command "LFMODE=0<CR>" to the scanner.

- Read the corresponding barcode from the configuration barcode set.

The serial command "?LF<CR>" to check which mode the scanner is available.

For the details of how to work Auto Detection mode, please see the following figures,

flow chart and timing chart.

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The flow chart of Auto Detection mode

Standby

Label in Detected?

Decoded?

Monitor LED: GreenBuzzer : beep 1 time

Monitor LED: OrangeAiming beam: Blinking

Verify

Compare decoded data

with last decode data.

Monitor LED: RedBuzzer : beep 2 times

Try to decodeWithin

decoding time limit?

No: Timeout

Make an object with

barcodes go into

THIR-6000’s field of

view

Yes

Yes

Different data Same data

No

Yes

Label out Detected?

Within detection

ignored limit?

No

No: Timeout

Yes

Out put the decoded data

Yes

Standby

Label in Detected?

Decoded?

Monitor LED: GreenBuzzer : beep 1 time

Monitor LED: OrangeAiming beam: Blinking

Verify

Compare decoded data

with last decode data.

Monitor LED: RedBuzzer : beep 2 times

Try to decodeWithin

decoding time limit?

No: Timeout

Make an object with

barcodes go into

THIR-6000’s field of

view

Yes

Yes

Different data Same data

No

Yes

Label out Detected?

Within detection

ignored limit?

No

No: Timeout

Yes

Out put the decoded data

Yes

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Timing chart

11.3 For high density barcodes

HD mode is designed to read high density barcodes (under 0.167mm of small element size) more quickly. Since this is not a default setting, please change to HD mode by reading the corresponding configuration barcode.

When THIR detects a label goes out from FOV or the detection ignored time is passed, this signal turns OFF.

This signal is kept ON until THIR decodes successfully (including discarding the decoded) or the decoding time limit is not passed.)

．．．

Label in detection

ON

OFF

Decoding

ON

OFF

Label out detection

OFF

ON

．．．

．．．

When THIR detects a label is coming in, this signal turns OFF

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12. Troubleshooting 12.1 The unit does not work while pushing the read trigger switch.

Is power supply voltage within specification?

Power supply voltage should be DC 3V-6V. If the DC voltage is not within the specified

range not only the unit will not operate, but there is a strong possibility of damaging the unit.

Is power supply polarity correct?

When it is connected with reverse polarity, the unit does not operate. In this case there is no

damage happen to the unit.

Is the power rating of the power supply enough?

Unless the power supply capacity is enough, the reader may not operate.

12.2 Barcode Cannot be Read.

Is a code setup correct?

Check the settings of the reader and that the 2D code is enabled

Is reading distance suitable?

Reading may be impossible when the reading distance is outside the working range of

reading depth. Moreover the printing quality of the code may make it non-readable even if it is

within the reading range limits.

Is the surface of the code glossy?

If the surface of the code is glossy, the illumination will be sometimes reflected like a mirror.

To avoid this, put the scanner in angle relative to the symbol.

Is the reading window clean?

If the window becomes dirty or stained, the image taken by the reader might not be good

enough for reading. Clean with a lens cleaner or similar anti-scratching (non-abrasive)

method.

Is the print quality of the code good?

Please check whether print quality of the cells, code size, etc. conforms to the standard.

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12.3 The data does not transmit or the data itself is corrupted.

Is the setup with host computer correct?

Please check whether the baud rate and frame format is the same as that of the host

computer. If frame format differs, it may seem that data is transmitted incorrectly.

Do you set fixed digit for ITF

In some cases, cancellation of significant digits (reading it through with a few digits than a

printed digits) in ITF(Interleaved 2 of 5) might be used. We recommend setting specific digit of

ITF.

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[Memorandum]

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Warranty Obligations

Exclusive of the cases with special mentions in quotations, contracts or specifications,

TOHKEN warrants this products as the following.

1. Term of warranty

One year from the date of purchase.

2. Warranty Coverage

TOHKEN will repair or replace the product at no charge if the reasons of defects are

come from our responsibility. The losses caused by the defect of this product are not

covered. If the reasons of defects are the following, they are not covered by this

warranty.

(1). If the product is not used in accordance with all operation instructions.

(2). If the product is modified by outsiders of TOHKEN.

(3). If the defects are not caused by the product itself.

(4). If the defects are caused by fire, pollution, abnormal voltage, or natural

disasters, such as earthquake, thunderstorm or flood.

3. Usage outside of Japan

This warranty coverage is based on the usage in Japan. Please contact our sales

department if there need to use this product ourside of Japan.

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