
Contents
1 Product Description
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1.1 Models ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Laser Description and Safety Information ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Features .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3.1 Indicators ..................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.3.2 Diagnostic Indication ...............................................................................................................................................................5
1.3.3 Button ......................................................................................................................................................................................5
2 Specifications and Requirements ...................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Specifications—Reader .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2
Specifications—Software ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 PC Requirements—Barcode Manager ........................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4 Dimensions ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Installation Instructions ...................................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Handling ..........................................................................................................................................................................................9
3.2 Set the Focus ...................................................................................................................................................................................9
3.3 Mount the Reader ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.4 Position the Reader ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.5 Focus Lock Label—Optional ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
3.6 Typical Layouts .............................................................................................................................................................................11
3.6.1 Ethernet Connection ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.6.2 Serial or I/O Connections on USB Models ............................................................................................................................12
3.6.3 Pass-Through ........................................................................................................................................................................13
3.6.4 USB Connection .....................................................................................................................................................................14
3.7 Connector Descriptions ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
3.7.1 Power, Communications, and I/O Connector ....................................................................................................................... 14
3.7.2 Inputs ......................................................................................................................................................................................16
3.7.3 Outputs ...................................................................................................................................................................................16
3.7.4 Wiring .................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.7.5 Ethernet Connector ............................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.7.6 Ethernet Interface ..................................................................................................................................................................20
3.8 TCNM-ACBB1 Electrical Connections ......................................................................................................................................... 20
3.8.1 Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21
3.8.2 Main Serial Interface ..............................................................................................................................................................21
3.8.3 User Interface—Serial Host ...................................................................................................................................................22
3.8.4 Inputs .....................................................................................................................................................................................22
3.8.5 Outputs ..................................................................................................................................................................................25
4 Smart Teach Interface .................................................................................................................................................. 28
4.1 Test Mode .....................................................................................................................................................................................28
4.2 Focus/Aiming .................................................................................................................................................................................29
4.3 Setup .............................................................................................................................................................................................29
4.4 Learn .............................................................................................................................................................................................30
5 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................................. 31
5.1 Install Barcode Manager ...............................................................................................................................................................31
5.1.1 Connect to Barcode Manager ...............................................................................................................................................31
5.2 Ethernet Device Discovery ............................................................................................................................................................31
5.3 USB Device Discovery ..................................................................................................................................................................32
5.4 Serial Device Discovery ................................................................................................................................................................ 33
6 Device Configuration
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6.1 Automatic Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................... 35
6.2 Advanced Setup for Manual Adjustable Focus Models ............................................................................................................... 36
6.3 Reading Phase ..............................................................................................................................................................................38
6.4 Good Read Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................... 39
6.5 Data Formatting ............................................................................................................................................................................ 40
6.5.1 USB-HID (Keyboard Wedge) Configurations ......................................................................................................................... 41
6.6 Output Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................ 43
6.7 Fine-Tuning Examples ................................................................................................................................................................... 43
6.7.1 Under-Exposure .................................................................................................................................................................... 43
6.7.2 Over-Exposure ...................................................................................................................................................................... 44
6.7.3 Code Moving Out of the FOV ................................................................................................................................................45
7 Advanced Reader Configuration .................................................................................................................................. 47
7.1 Host Mode Programming
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8 Industrial Ethernet Overview .........................................................................................................................................48
8.1 Industrial Ethernet Setup in Barcode Manager .............................................................................................................................48
ABR 3000 Series Barcode Reader