HawkEye™ 1500 Series Quick
Start Guide
EM-20610-1V221
V2.2.1, July 2006
Safety Guidelines
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Prescribed Usage
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Warning
This device and its components may only be used for the applications
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with devices or components from other manufacturers which have been
approved or recommended by Siemens. Correct, reliable operation of the
product requires proper transport, storage, positioning and assembly as well as
careful operation and maintenance.
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Contents
Safety Guidelines ii
Qualified Personnel iii
Prescribed Usage iii
Trademarks iii
Disclaimer of Liability iii
PREFACE Welcome! vii
Purpose of This Manual vii
Further Support vii
Training Center viii
SITRAIN™ Siemens Training viii
Technical Support viii
Service & Support on the Internet ix
CE Compliance ix
FCC Statement x
FDA Statement x
Manual Conventions x
Related Documentation xi
CHAPTER 1 HawkEye™ 1500 Quick Start Guide 1-1
Package Contents 1-1
Recommended Configuration 1-3
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Getting the HawkEye™ Up and Running 1-3
Using QuicSet® Functionality 1-7
QuicSet Symbol Alignment 1-8
QuicSet Decoder Optimization 1-9
QuicSet Decoder Factory Defaults 1-10
QuicSet Summary 1-10
Setting Up RS-232 Communications 1-11
Installing ReadRunner Using the Wizard 1-12
Setting Up Network Communications 1-13
Using DHCP 1-13
Using Static IP Addressing (No DHCP) 1-14
Using an Ethernet Cross-Link Cable 1-17
Windows 2000 1-17
On the PC... 1-17
On the HawkEye™ 1500... 1-18
Windows XP 1-19
On the PC... 1-19
On the HawkEye™ 1500... 1-20
Sample Data Matrix Symbols & Barcodes 1-21
Reader Programming Through Data Matrix 1-21
Setting Serial Communications 1-21
Setting Triggers 1-21
Resetting 1-21
Setting Targeting 1-21
Setting Beeper 1-22
Setting Illumination 1-22
Resetting ROI 1-22
Setting Learn/Unlearn 1-22
Setting Photometry 1-22
Saving 1-22
Setting DHCP 1-23
For Detailed Information 1-23
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Preface
PREFACE Welcome!
Purpose of This Manual
The purpose of the manual is to get you up and running quickly and confidently
with your HawkEye™ 1500.
Further Support
If you have any questions concerning the use of products which are not answered
in this manual, please contact your local Siemens partner at your Siemens office.
You can find your local partner at:
http://www.siemens.com/automation/partner
You can find a guide to the technical documentation on offer for the individual
SIMATIC products and systems at:
http://www.siemens.de/simatic-tech-doku-portal
You can find the catalog and online ordering system s at:
http://mall.automation.siemens.com/
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Training Center
SITRAIN™ Siemens Training
Siemens Training (SITRAIN) offers a range of courses on Machine Vision and
Symbology Reading. Training classes are conducted in Norcross, Georgia and at
locations across the USA. SITRAIN also offers courses on PLC, Drives,
Controls, HMI, NET, Process Control, Analyzers and Instrumentation, Electrical
and Power , Safety and more. Details of current SITRAIN course offerings can be
viewed at http://www.automation.usa.siemens.com/sitrain/
To view Machine Vision and Symbology course offerings, please click on the
“Automation” link in the middle of the page and th en the “Vision and Sensors”
link from the list that is presented. Alternatively, please contact the Siemens
Training Registrar at (800) 241-4453 .
Technical Support
How to reach technical support for all A&D products
• With the Support Request form on the Web:
http://www.siemens.de/automation/support-request
• Telephone: + 49 180 5050 222
• Telephone: 800 333-7421 (USA)
• Fax: + 49 180 5050 223
Further information about our technical support is available in the Internet at
http://www.siemens.com/automation/service
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Service & Support on the Internet
The Siemens Service & Support team provides you with comprehen sive
additional information on SIMATIC products in its online Internet services.
http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support
There you can find:
• Current product information and down loads which you may find useful for
your product.
• The documents you require, using our Service & Support search engine.
• A forum where users and experts from all over the world exchange ideas.
• Your local partner for Automation & Drives.
• Information about onsite services, repairs, spare parts. Lots more is available
to you on our “Service“ pages.
CE Compliance
The HawkEye™ 1500 has been certified to conform to the requirements of
council Directives 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC
and to comply with the following European Standards:
EN61326:1998 Class A
EN61010-1:2002
EN60825-1:1993 Amendment 2 2001-01
All Siemens products bearing the CE mark have been declared to be in
conformance with the applicable EEC Council Directives. However, certain
factory installed options or customer requested modifications may compromise
electromagnetic compatibility and prohibit use of the CE mark. Please note that
the use of interconnect cables that are not properly grounded and shielded may
affect CE compliance. Contact Siemens Applications Engineering Department
for further information regarding CE compliance.
A copy of the Certificate of Conformity is available upon request from Customer
Service. Use the Customer Service fax number listed under Getting Assistance
(inside front cover).
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FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 16 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his or her own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respo nsibl e for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FDA Statement
This equipment complies with
US21 CFR Subchapter J Part 1040.10
IEC 60825-1 1993 Amendment 2 2001-01
Manual Conventions
The following typographical conv entions are used throughout this manual.
• Items emphasizing important informat ion is bolded.
• Menu selections, menu items and entries in screen images are indicated as:
Run (triggered), Modify..., etc.
Indicates Class II laser radiation.
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Related Documentation
•HawkEye™ 1500 Series User Manual — Contains information about
configuring and connecting the Siemens HawkEye™ 1500. It also contains
information about ReadRunner, the HawkEye™ 1500 Graphical User
Interface.
•HawkEye™ 1500 Series Verification Manual — Contains detailed
information about using verificat ion on the HawkEye™ 1500.
•HawkEye™ 1500 Series Reference and Programmers Manual — Contains
information about the HawkEye™ 1500 serial commands and ReadRunner
development libraries.
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CHAPTER 1 HawkEye™ 1500 Quick Start
Guide
The Quick Start Guide contains step by step procedural information to set up the
Siemens HawkEye™ 1500 series camera. The camera can read both 1-D barcode
and 2-D Data Matrix symbologies, and uses patented image lighting, capturing
and decoding to read Data Matrix direct part marks created with laser etch, dot
peening, ink-jet, chemical etch, casting, and other techniques on a variety of
surfaces.
Package Contents
Please take a moment to confirm that the package contains the following items,
as shown in Figure 1–1:
• CD (contains software and documentation)
• HawkEye™ 1500 smart camera (1515 show n in Figure 1–1)
• Serial communications cable
• Power supply
• International plugs (option a l)
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FIGURE 1–1. Package Contents
HawkEye 1515 Serial Communications Cable
International Plugs
(Optional)
Power Supply
(Required)
Recommended Configuration
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Recommended Configuration
The minimum recommended system configuration is a PC with a Pentium II 200
MHz and 64MB of memory. This product runs on Windows 2000 (SP 4) and
Windows XP (SP 2).
Getting the HawkEye™ Up and Running
At this point, the PC is optional, as the HawkEye™ 1500 will operate in its
default configuration. The PC may be needed later to adjust HawkEye™ 1500
operating parameters to exactly match particular application requirements.
Ultimately, a device such as a PC will be needed to capture the data output sent
by the HawkEye™ during the scanning operation.
Use the following procedure to get your HawkEye™ 1500 up and running:
1. Carefully remove the HawkEye™ 1500 from its packaging.
2. For maximum adjustme nt fl exibility, mount the HawkEye™ 1500 on an
adjustable ball swivel type mou nt (not supplied).
3. Adjust the HawkEye™ 1500 to a reading angle of approximately 20° off the
symbol’s vertical axis or surface normal.
Surface normal is the axis that is perpendicular to the surface on which the
symbol is located. Visually, you can determine the 20° angle by aligning the
symbol’s surface normal parallel to the top edge of the HawkEye™ 1500
graphic logo that is located on either side of the camera.
This scan angle reduces surface glare and enhances contrast. The angle may
be increased or decreased (± 10°) to optimize read performance on different
symbol surfaces. (See Figure 1–2.)
WARNING! DO NOT LOOK AT THE LASER. WHEN READING
PARTS THAT ARE HIGHLY REFLECTIVE, BE CAREFUL THAT
THE LASER IS NOT REFLECTED INTO SOMEONE’S EYE.
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FIGURE 1–2. Optimal Mounting for the HawkEye™ 1515
Note: 20° (logo is vertical) is the correct angle for the HawkEye™ 1515 , as
shown in Figure 1–2. However, due to the robustness of the algorithm, you
can adjust the camera ± 10° to optimize read performance on different
symbol surfaces
20%
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FIGURE 1–3. Optimal Mounting for the HawkEye™ 1525
Note: The HawkEye™ 1525 should be mounted perpendicular to the symbol
being read, as shown in Figure 1–3.
4. Connect the power cord to the outlet and to the rear panel of the
HawkEye™ 1500 (DC-IN).
Apply power and listen for three beeps at the end of the boot-up cycle, which
takes approximately 15 seconds. Once the HawkEye™ completes its boot
cycle, it is operational, and ready to read symbols. This is indicated by the
yellow Mode indicator being on.
Note: By default, the HawkEye™ 1500 ships with DHCP enabled. If the
HawkEye™ 1500 is not connected to a network with DHCP, it will time out
after 15 seconds.
The HawkEye™ 1500’s default configuration is called Demo mode, which
allows easy operation and testing, as it does not require any external signals
to operate. In Demo mode, the HawkEye™ 1500 is programmed to keep
both lighting and laser targeting permanently on. It also scans contin uously
for symbols (continuous internal trigger), while automatically adjusting the
Photometry parameters (Exposure and Gain) to their optimum settings.
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5. Place a Data Matrix or Barcode symbol under the HawkEye™ 1500. See the
sample symbols on page 1–21.
6. Establish the read range by physically moving the HawkEye™ 1500 toward
the symbol, starting from abou t 6 inches away, until the two laser dots are
close together on the symbol. See Figure 1–4.
FIGURE 1–4. Laser Targeting
Note: The point where the laser dots converge is when the HawkEye™ 1500
is at “near focus.” Moving the HawkEye™ 1500 away from the symbol
slightly will improve the focus.
If you are using a HawkEye™ 1515, remember to keep the 20° tilt angle to
the symbol surface to eliminate reflections.
HawkEye™ 1510 and 1500 XL series do not have laser targeting.
WARNING! DO NOT LOOK AT THE LASER. WHEN READING
PARTS THAT ARE HIGHLY REFLECTIVE, BE CAREFUL THAT
THE LASER IS NOT REFLECTED INTO SOMEONE’S EYE.
NEAR FOCUS LIM I T
FAR FOCUS LIMIT
FOCUS PLANE
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The symbol is now within the HawkEy e™ 1500’s read range. A goo d read
will be indicated by a beep and the illumination of the green “Pass”
indicator.
Using QuicSet® Functionality
The HawkEye™ 1500’s QuicSet® functi ons help you set up the camera without
the need for an external program or PC. The QuicSet® functions are:
• “QuicSet Symbol Alignment” on page 1-8
• “QuicSet Decoder Optimizati on” on page 1-9
• “QuicSet Decoder Factory Defaults” on page 1-10
Figure 1–5 shows the HawkEye™ 1500 rear panel with the QuicSet recessed
button highlighted. Figure 1–6 shows a paper clip inserted into the QuicSet®
recessed button.
FIGURE 1–5. HawkEye™ 1500 Rear Pa nel
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FIGURE 1–6. Pressing QuicSet® Recessed Button
QuicSet Symbol Alignment
In its default mode of operation, the HawkEye™ 1500 is programmed in a
continuous read mode (non triggered) with targeting and illumination constantly
on. In this mode, the HawkEye™ 1500 automatically adjusts the Gain and
Exposure parameters to the optimal level fo r the part that is wit hin its field of
view. This is called Auto Photometry. The Auto Photometry algorithm works
with the data that is in the center of the field of view (FOV). Therefore, place the
part that is being read as close as possible to the center of the FOV. To aid you in
the alignment of the symbol in th e center of the FOV, use the following
procedure:
1. Insert a paper clip into the hole marked QuicSet, and press once (see
Figure 1–5 and Figure 1–6).
Ensure that the yellow Mode light is flashing. Physically position the
HawkEye™ 1500 until the laser dots are almost togeth er for small Data
Matrix symbols, or slightly farther apart on the horizontal axis for bar code
symbols.
Note: The HawkEye™ 1500 XL can still benefit from QuicSet alignment.
Alignment and focus must be performed manually!
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When the laser beams are centered on the symbol, a series of beeps will be
heard. The beeps have three tones and three rates:
– Low — Signals that the symbol is in the field of view
– Middle — Signals that the symbol is close to optim al read position
– High — Signals the optimal po sition
The three LEDs above the blinking Mode LED correspond to the three
beeps.
– With poor alignment, there are no LEDs flashing and there is no
beeping.
– As the alignment improves, th e LEDs begin to ill uminate, from bottom
to top, and beeping begins.
– At optimal alignment, all the LED s are flashing and beeping is at its
highest intensity.
2. Slightly move the HawkEye™ 1500 until the high intensity beep is
achieved, lock down the camera’s position, then press the QuicSet® button
once to exit QuicSet® mode.
You will hear three short beeps and the Mode LED will return to steady on.
This indicates that the HawkEye™ 1500 is ready to read using the QuicSet®
mode settings.
QuicSet Decoder Optimization
When the HawkEye™ 1500 is set up on a line to read one specific type of mark,
the Decode algorithm can be optimized to look for symbols of the same type and
size. By optimizing the Decode algorithm, the part will be read more reliably
and, in most cases, more quickly.
To optimize the decoder using QuicSet® while in continuous trigger mo de,
follow this procedure:
WARNING! DO NOT LOOK AT THE LASER. WHEN READING
PARTS THAT ARE HIGHLY REFLECTIVE, BE CAREFUL THAT
THE LASER IS NOT REFLECTED INTO SOMEONE’S EYE.
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1. Insert a paper clip into the hole marked QuicSet and press twice (see
Figure 1–5 and Figure 1–6). The HawkEye™ 1500 learns the symbol, which
can be verified by the green LED and one quick beep. You can verify the
learn by placing a different symbol in front of the HawkEye™ 150 0, at
which time the Fail light will come on.
QuicSet Decoder Factory Defaults
When the HawkEye™ 1500 needs to read a different part or a variety of parts,
you need to “open up” the Decoder to read the dif ferent parts and symbols. These
are the factory default settings for the HawkEye™ 1500. If the Decoder has
previously been optimized, simply:
1. Insert a paper clip into the hole marked QuicSet and press and hold it for 3
to 4 seconds (see Figure 1–5 and Figure 1–6). You will hear a short beep.
Now the HawkEye™ will read a variety of parts of differing sizes and
symbology types.
Note: The equivalent remote command is RESET FACTORY. For more
information, see the HawkEye™ 1500 Series Reference and Programmers
Manual.
QuicSet Summary
TABLE 1–1. QuicSet® Summary
QuicSet Button... To...
Press once Enter QuicSet Alignment
Press once Exit QuicSet Alignment
Press twice Enter QuicSet Decoder Learn
Press and hold for 3 to 4
seconds
Enter QuicSet Decoder
Factory Defaults
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Setting Up RS-232 Communications
The HawkEye™ 1500 can communicate using RS-232 serial communications to
a PLC or PC or some other device.
Use the following procedure to set up communications to the device:
1. Connect the supplied serial cable from the communication device to the
HawkEye™ 1500.
2. Ensure that the device is set up to communicate at the same RS-232
communication settings as the HawkEye™ 1500.
The default RS-232 communicatio n settings are:
– Baud rate — 115200
– Data bits — 8
– Parity — None
– Stop bits — 1
– Flow control — None
For example, to communicate to a PC using HyperTerminal, first start the
HyperTerminal program.
a. Select File, Properties, Connect To, and Configure.
The HyperTerminal Properties window is displayed, as shown in
Figure 1–7.
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FIGURE 1–7. HyperTerminal Properties Window
b. Configure all settings as shown in Figure 1–7.
c. Click OK.
Installing ReadRunner Using the Wizard
Note: This product runs under Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Note: You must be logged in as Administrator on your PC to install ReadRu nner
ReadRunner is the HawkEye™ 1500 Graphical User Interface. Use the following
procedure to install the ReadRunner software onto your PC:
1. Insert the HawkEye™ 1500 Series CD into your PC’s CD drive.
2. Navigate to, and double click on, Setup.exe.
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3. Follow the install wizard and use the suggested opti on to install the
HawkEye™ 1500 software.
4. Cycle or reset the power on the HawkEye™ 1500.
The HawkEye™ 1500 is ready for use.
Setting Up Network Communications
When using TCP/IP, the HawkEye™ 1500 can utilize Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (RFC2131) for dynamic IP addressing. You can also
configure the camera to use a “static” IP address. If you do not have a network
connection available, you must use RS-232 communications to configure and
control the camera. If you do have a network connection available, please contact
your MIS department to determine if your network uses DHCP addressing. If
your network uses static IP addressing, contact your MIS department to obtain a
unique static IP address for the camera before proceeding.
You can set up communications:
• “Using DHCP” on page 1-13
• “Using Static IP Addressing (No DHCP)” on page 1-14
• “Using an Ethernet Cross-Link Cable” on page 1-1 7
Using DHCP
Use the following procedure to set up communications on the HawkEye™ 1500
when your network has a DHCP server:
Note: If you are unsure of your network configuration, ask your MIS
administrator.
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the HawkEye™ 1500.
2. Power up the HawkEye™ 1500.
3. Verify that the ACT and LK LEDs on the back of the HawkEye™ 1500 are
flashing or solid , which indicates Ethernet data activ ity.
The HawkEye™ 1500 is ready for use.
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Using Static IP Addressing (No DHCP)
Note: Before you can complete this procedure, you must obtain a unique IP
address for the HawkEye™ 1500. See your MIS administrator.
Use the following procedure to set up communications on the HawkEye™ 1500
using static IP addressing.:
1. Connect the serial cable to the PC and to the HawkEye™ 1500.
2. Reboot the HawkEye™ 1500.
Note: There will be a 15 second delay as the HawkEye™ 1500 searches for
a DHCP server.
3. From the PC, launch ReadRunner.
4. Click Add Camera.
The Add Camera Button window is displayed , as shown in Figure 1–8.
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FIGURE 1–8. Add Camera Button Window
5. Click either COM1 or COM2, depending on where the serial
communications cable from the HawkEye™ 1500 is conn ected.
Note: If you connect using HyperTerminal, the same COM port may not be
r eachable through ReadRunner. Disconnect the HyperTerminal connection if
you want to communicate using ReadRunner.
6. Click OK.
7. Click the COM button you just added.
8. Click Take Control.
9. From the Settings menu, click Serial/TCP Settings.
The Communications Configuration wi ndow is displayed.
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FIGURE 1–9. Communications Configuration Window
10. Click Use Static IP Addressing.
11. In the Camera Name box, enter a unique name for the camera.
12. In the IP Address text box, enter the IP address obtained from your MIS
department.
13. In the Subnet Mask text box, specify the subnet mask provided by your MIS
department.
14. If a Gateway was provided by your MIS department, enter it in the Gateway
field; otherwise, leave it at 0.0.0.0.
15. Click OK, and then click Release.
16. Cycle or reset the power on the HawkEye™ 1500.
Note: If you cannot access the camera, use the RESET command (see
“Commands Sent To and Output From the Camera” in Chapter 4 of the
HawkEye™ 1500 Series User Manual, and the RESET command in Chapter 1 of
the HawkEye™ 1500 Series Reference & Programmers Manual.
The HawkEye™ 1500 is ready for use.
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Using an Ethernet Cross-Link Cable
Note: For Windows XP, see “Windows XP” on page 1-19.
Windows 2000
Note: You will need an Ethernet cross-link cable (not supplied) to complete this
procedure. An ethernet cros s-link cable is Siemens’ HEENET-XL or equivalent.
Use the following procedures (there are two) to set up communications between
one Windows 2000 PC and one HawkEye™ 1500 using a cross-link cable.
On the PC...
1. Connect the serial cable from the PC to the HawkEye™ 1500.
2. Log into the PC on an account with Administrator privileges.
3. Right click on My Network Places and click on Properties.
This displays the Network and Dial-up Connections wind ow.
4. Right click on Local Area Connection and click on Properties.
This displays the Local Area Connection Properties window.
5. Select (check mark) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and highl ight it.
6. Click Properties.
This displays the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
7. Click Use the following IP address.
8. In the IP address text box, enter an IP address, such as 169.254.x.x.
9. In the Subnet mask text box, enter a subnet mask, such as 255.255.x.x.
10. Click OK.
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On the HawkEye™ 1500...
1. Reboot the HawkEye™ 1500.
Note: There will be a 15 second delay as the HawkEye™ 1500 searches for
DHCP (which it won’t find).
2. From the PC, start ReadRunner.
3. Click Add Camera.
The Add Camera Button window is displayed .
4. Click COM1 to connect to the HawkEye™ 1500.
5. Click Take Control.
6. From the Settings menu, click Serial/TCP Settings.
The Communications Configuration wi ndow is displayed.
7. Click Use Static IP Addressing.
8. In the IP Address text box, specify an IP address.
Because you used 192.168.254.2 in the previous procedure, specify
192.168.254.3 here.
9. In the Subnet Mask text box, specify a subnet mask.
Use 255.255.255.0 to match the PC.
10. Click OK.
11. Click Release.
12. Cycle or reset the power on the HawkEye™ 1500.
13. Exit ReadRunner and re-start it.
The PC and the HawkEye™ 1500 can now communicate over the cross-link
cable.
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Windows XP
Note: You will need an Ethernet cross-link cable (not supplied) to complete this
procedure. An Ethernet cross-link cable is Siemens’ HEENET-XL or equivalent.
Use the following procedures (there are two) to set up communications between
one Windows XP PC and one HawkEye™ 1500 using a cross-link cable.
On the PC...
1. Connect the serial cable from the PC to the HawkEye™ 1500.
2. Log into the PC on an account with Administrator privileges.
3. Right click on My Network Places and click on Properties.
This displays the Network Connections window.
4. Right click on Local Area Connection and click on Properties.
This displays the Local Area Connection Properties window.
5. Select (check mark) Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and highl ight it.
6. Click Properties.
This displays the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
7. Click the Alternate Configuration tab.
8. Click User configured.
9. In the IP address text box, enter an IP address, such as 169.254.x.x.
10. In the Subnet mask text box, enter a subnet mask, such as 255.255.x.x.
11. Click OK.
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On the HawkEye™ 1500...
1. Reboot the HawkEye™ 1500.
Note: There will be a 15 second delay as the HawkEye™ 1500 searches for
DHCP (which it won’t find).
2. From the PC, start ReadRunner.
3. Click Add Camera.
The Add Camera Button window is displayed .
4. Click COM1 to connect to the HawkEye™ 1500.
5. Click Take Control.
6. From the Settings menu, click Serial/TCP Settings.
The Communications Configuration wi ndow is displayed.
7. Click Use Static IP Addressing.
8. In the IP Address text box, specify an IP address.
Because you used 192.168.254.2 in the previous procedure, specify
192.168.254.3 here.
9. In the Subnet Mask text box, specify a subnet mask.
Use 255.255.255.0 to match the PC.
10. Click OK.
11. Click Release.
12. Cycle or reset the power on the HawkEye™ 1500.
13. Exit ReadRunner and re-start it.
The PC and the HawkEye™ 1500 can now communicate over the cross-link
cable.
Sample Data Matrix Symbols & Barcodes
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Sample Data Matrix Symbols & Barcodes
Reader Programming Through Data Matrix
Setting Serial Communications
Setting Triggers
Resetting
Setting Targeting
0123456789 HawkEye 1500
012345
TTY 2400 N 8 1 TTY 9600 N 8 1 TTY 115200 N 8 1
TRIG T TRIG C
RESET FACTORY
RESET DECODER RESET APPMODE
TARGET OFF TARGET ON
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Setting Beeper
Setting Illumination
Resetting ROI
Setting Learn/Unlearn
Setting Photometry
Saving
BEEP N BEEP Y
ILLUM OFF ILLUM ON ILLUM STROBE
ROI RESET
LEARN UNLEARN
PHOTO MAN PHOTO AUTO
SAVE
For Detailed Information
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Setting DHCP
For Detailed Information
For detailed information about the HawkEye™ 1500, see the HawkEye™ 1500
Series User Manual and the HawkEye™ 1500 Series Refer ence and
Programmers Manual that are in stalled on the hard drive
(Start > Programs > ReadRunner #.# > Manuals).
DHCP Y DHCP N
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