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Bai BA-220 Installation And Maintenance Manual

Manual is about: DualBeam BARCODE READER

Summary of BA-220

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    Installation and maintenance manual for ba-220 dualbeam barcode reader revised 1/31/2009 800-528-9167 407-327-2177 fax 407-327-6172 post office box 195268 winter springs, fl 32719-5268 email cust-svc@barcode-automation.Com web page http://www.Barcode-automation.Com doing it better - because we care....

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    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 2 foreword the purpose of this manual is to provide information on how to install, configure, operate, and maintain the barcode automation ba-220 dualbeam barcode reading and access control system. Barcode automation inc. Has made every effort to insure ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 3 introduction this section contains information for proper installation, operation and maintenance of the barcode automation ba-220 dualbeam barcode reader. Each item in this section should be read completely before proceeding to other sections of this ...

  • Page 4: Warning

    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 4 warning use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous radiation or electrical voltages. Optical safety never stare directly into laser beam. The laser diode is interlocke...

  • Page 5: Required Maintenance

    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 5 required maintenance the ba-220 dualbeam laser window should be cleaned both inside and outside as needed with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. The internal reader optics should be cleaned at 6 month intervals with 100% denatured alcohol and soft material...

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    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 6 caution laser light do not stare into beam 658nm laser diode 1.0 milliwatt max. Output class ii laser product class ii laser product this product conforms to dhhs regulation 21 cfr subchapter j. Not user serviceable caution laser light when open do not...

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    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 7 contents foreword ............................................................................ 2 introduction ......................................................................... 3 fcc class a statement ...............................................

  • Page 8: General Specifications

    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 8 general specifications input power for 115vac input: voltage 100 - 125vac, 50 - 60 hz current draw typically 0.8 amps@120vac power dissipation 40 watts typical, 100 watts maximum with heater on for 24vdc input: voltage 22 - 30vdc current draw 2.5 amps ...

  • Page 9: General Specifications

    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 9 general specifications read trigger continuous scan loop detector input optical reading area begins 24” from enclosure and extends out to 72” the laser lines are vertical with a fan shaped read area. Read area chart in inches above pavement. This assum...

  • Page 10: Details.

    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 10 basic installation and setup steps 1. Determine where the reader will be installed 2. Run wiring to the mounting point for power & communications 3. Pour concrete pad for post mount 4. Secure mounting post and ba-220 dualbeam to the pad 5. Connect pow...

  • Page 11: Installed:

    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 11 determine where the ba-220 dualbeam will be installed: in this side view, the important dimension is the height of the reader above the pavement. The general rule of thumb is for the bottom of the reader to be 40” above the pavement where the vehicle ...

  • Page 12: Installed:

    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 12 determine where the ba-220 dualbeam will be installed: in some locations the vehicle drive is very wide, as shown in the illustration above. In these cases, we recommend painting lane lines or stripes to indicate where the vehicle must pass by in orde...

  • Page 13: What Wiring Do I Need?

    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 13 what wiring do i need? For most applications, there are three basic ways to use the ba-220 dualbeam reader. In this situation, the ba-220 dualbeam reader acts as the access control. Barcode decal numbers are programmed into the reader and set to grant...

  • Page 14: What Wiring Do I Need?

    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 14 what wiring do i need? In this situation the ba-220 dualbeam is connected to an external access control panel by wiegand communication. The barcode id numbers are programmed into the access control panel and set up to have access granted or denied. Wh...

  • Page 15: Power Input

    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 15 what wiring do i need? Continued… in this application the ba-220 dualbeam is connected to a computer security system through an rs232 serial port. Barcode decal id numbers are programmed into the computer security system. When a vehicle pulls up to th...

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    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 16 9" 34" 6" 40" 24" 35" 67" typical installation illustration with a 34” mounting post, and a 6” curb, the ba-220 dualbeam (at 24” from the housing) can read barcode decals between 36” and 65” above the pavement ..

  • Page 17: Connections For 115Vac Unit

    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 17 connections for 115vac unit heater and fan gnd tx r x reset default com serial communication connectors db9f 1. Straight serial cable connection. 2. Null modem power switch power on indicator (orange) relays power supply +12vdc led (yellow) +5vdc led ...

  • Page 18: Connections For 24Vdc Unit

    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 18 connections for 24vdc unit heater and fan gnd tx r x reset switch default com switch serial communication connectors db9f 1. Straight serial cable connection. 2. Null modem serial connection. Power switch power on indicator (orange) relays power suppl...

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    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 19 surge module installation detail heater and fan gnd tx r x connect to ac power lower left mounting screw ba-ssm-115 surge module green white black green black white green hot neutral ground ba-220 mainboard green gray yellow green yellow gray green rx...

  • Page 20: Panel.

    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 20 surge module replacement instructions surge protection modules from bai are sacrificial - if a powerful surge occurs they will open to protect the reader electronics. Surge modules cannot be repaired, they can only be replaced. Important safety note: ...

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    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 21 surge module replacement instructions important safety note: turn reader power off before installing surge modules. Rs232 surge modules are optional accessories and must be ordered separately. They should be used only for rs232 communications that are...

  • Page 22: 115Vac Power Input

    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 22 connecting to the ba-220 dualbeam 115vac power input the power input terminal block for 115vac input from the surge suppressor is marked: connect each wire to the proper input on the terminal block. 24vdc power input the power input terminal block for...

  • Page 23: Input/output Connections

    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 23 connecting to the ba-220 dualbeam input/output connections the no read and good read output terminals connect through optional relays. The + loop and - loop connections are for an optional input from a loop detector or other dry contact device. The +1...

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    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 24 finishing the ba-220 dualbeam installation after the reader is mounted and the wiring is connected, all of the openings in the bottom of the enclosure must be sealed off. Use silicone, rtv, or other sealant to close off the opening in the bottom so it...

  • Page 25: Mounting Angle

    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 25 mounting angle powering up the ba-220 dualbeam when testing the ba-220 dualbeam you should have a laptop computer on hand that can communicate with the reader. The reason for this is to take advantage of the diagnostics and test programs that are buil...

  • Page 26: Led Indicators

    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 26 led indicators look on the left hand edge of the decoder circuit board (the one that has the gold wheel spinning). There are led indicators for several functions located in a column. From top to bottom they are: gd read (green) - will light for approx...

  • Page 27: Led Indicators Continued…

    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 27 led indicators continued… important: the ba-220 dualbeam will not read the exact same barcode number until at least 1 second has passed since the first time it was read. Remember to wait 1 second between reads before trying to scan the same barcode. I...

  • Page 28: The Reader Is On.

    Copyright 1999-2009, barcode automation, inc. 28 barcode label placement on vehicles 1. Always place the decals on the same side of the vehicle that the reader is on. 2. Apply to the outside of the window glass. Decals will not read reliably through the glass. 3. Orient decal with the stripes runnin...