Inspector Model D4000

Dual mode portable bar

code verifier
This presentation includes
bar code basics

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We design and manufacture the

world's most complete line of bar
code verification equipment

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BAR CODES Are the Worlds Least

Expensive and Most Reliable
Method of Entering Data
Bar codes are increasingly being used in
critical applications where there is no
backup

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Bar Code 101

Two basic bar code variables
Light/dark
Narrow/wide

Five basic bar code parameters

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Layout
Ratio or edge-edge
Element dimensions/deviations
Reflectance/print contrast
Spots and voids

Light / Dark
Virtually all bar codes are read using
reflected and monochromatic light
Diffuse light is scattered randomly
Specular light does not scatter (mirror)
Scanners sense diffuse light
High & low reflectance differentiates
elements - bars and spaces

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Narrow / Wide
Elements are different widths
Ratio type codes contain two widths
Code 39, I 2 of 5, Codabar

Edge-edge codes contain four widths

Code 128, UPC, EAN, UCC/EAN 128

Width of narrow element = X dimension

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Layout

1 = human readable
2 = proper size quiet zone
3 = correct data encoded in symbol

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Ratio
1 = narrow element width
2 = wide element width
Ratio = avg. wide element width
/ avg. narrow element width
2:1 to 3.2:1 normal

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Element Dimensions / Deviations

1 = narrow element
2 = wide element
3 = element width tolerance
(dung sai)
4 = tolerance added to narrow
element
5 = tolerance subtracted from
wide element
4, 5 not easily recognized as
narrow or wide
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Reflectance / Print Contrast

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1 = bar; Low reflectance

2 = space; High reflectance
3 = highest reflectance in symbol, L
4 = lowest reflectance in symbol; D
Symbol contrast = L-D
PCS = (L-D)/L
Scanners must see a significant
difference in reflectance for reliable
performance

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Spots and Voids

1 = bar with void (cham trang)
inside
2 = space with spot(cham den)
inside
3 = signal distorted by void
4 = signal distorted by spot
5 = signal with no distortion
Distorted signals can result in
no read, poor read rate or data
error (vet do lam anh huong den
chat luong doc cua scanner)

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What Is Verification?
A specification or parametric
check of a bar code symbol
Objective: predict or ensure
readability

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What Is Scanning?
Decoding bar codes
Objective: dig data out of noise

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Why Not Use A Scanner To

Verify?
A scanner is designed to read bad
codes
In open systems bad means different
things (all designs are different)
Codes do not get better in shipment
The better the scanner you use, the less
likely it is your customer will be able to
read the code
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What Types Of Verification

Methods Are Available?

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Verification Methods

Traditional method
ANSI method
Film master (N/A for D4000)
Data validation

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1.Traditional Method
Objective; Determine how well the
symbol is printed
No regard for scanner type
Micrometer, optical comparator history

Major parameters analyzed;

Avg. bar deviation
Print contrast signal
Absolute element widths (optional)

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1.Traditional Method
Major applications;
Print setup
Less expensive portable models
Absolute measurements for high speed
systems
Augmentation for explaining ANSI method
grade values
On-line verification strategy

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2. ANSI Method
Objective; Predict how well any type of
scanner incorporating a particular
optical configuration
(aperture/wavelength) will read this
symbol
Overall symbol grade is indicator
B/06/660 or 3.2/06/660

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2. ANSI Method
All quality parameters
derived from scan profile
Lowest of parameter
grades = overall symbol
grade

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2. ANSI Method
Most documented and traceable
verification method
Quality parameters analyzed
Symbol contrast
Modulation
Defects
Decodability
Reference decode
Rmin/Rmax
Minimum edge contrast
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2. ANSI Method
Multiple scan
averaging is
recommended
This provides more
information on area
of symbol

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2. ANSI Method
Major applications;
Most compatible with symbols printed on flat surfaces
UPC/EAN and AIM specifications recommend it

Method of Choice for large ISO9000

companies (NIST Traceability)
Choice for compliance labeling
Excellent on-line evaluation process
Can detect any print method failure (traditional!)

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3.Data Validation
Ensure proper data format
UCC/EAN AI formats
HIBC mod 43 check digit

Ensure data match for specific content

Destination on shipping label
Product ID

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D4000 Modes of Operation

Laser mode
ANSI mode
Mode set by scanner type installed
The modes provide different types of
analyses
The modes provide different types of
pass/fail criteria
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D4000 Laser Mode

Traditional parameters flag errors
Ave. bar deviation
Quiet zone
Ratio

ANSI Decodability can flag error

User programmable threshold (B - F)

Easy point and shoot

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Laser Mode - CR1 Scanner

More accurate
analyses than original
scanner
Analyzes wide range
of code size including
high density codes
with 5 mil (.127 mm)
X dimension

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Laser Mode - CR1 Scanner (Cont.)

Scanning instructions on
scanner
Adjust scan distance so
beam width is minimum of
twice the width of bar code
2 inch (51 mm) minimum
scan distance

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D4000 ANSI Mode

ANSI overall symbol grade flags errors
Fail threshold user programmable (B-F)
Ensure proper aperture/wavelength is set
Calibration required for reflectance calculations

Traditional parameters used for reference

Avg. bar deviation is a trend indicator for
Decodability

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D4000 ANSI MODE (Cont.)

Manual scanning
Scan 8 - 12 IPS
(smooth)
Begin and end scan
outside of quiet zone
Multiple scan average
desired
Scan in both
directions

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D4000 Data Validation

Mandatory modulo check digits
Code 128, UCC/EAN 128, UPC/EAN

UCC/EAN data format checks

UCC/EAN AI format checks
Comparison mode (laser mode only)

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D4000 Operation Hints

Enter & Select Keys
Press ENTER and SELECT at any time
simultaneously to enter main menu
Except when actively calibrating or printing a
scan profile (ANSI mode)

Press SELECT to move cursor or change a

choice
Press ENTER to enable that selection
You may scan at any time in any place in the
main menu
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D4000 Operation Hints

Analysis Screens
Initial screen indicates pass/fail analysis and
decoded data
Press SELECT to scroll data
LEDs indicate avg. bar deviation
Individual screens accessible for detailed analysis
information
Press ENTER to access detailed screens
First screen accessed is remembered
Press ENTER to return to initial screen

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D4000 Operation Hints

Storage Buffer
% Full displayed when storage enabled
Buffer cleared by pressing ENTER with
cursor on % full message

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D4000 Operation Hints

ANSI Mode Interpretations
Ref decode = F on multiple scan average
analysis indicates at least one scan failed ref
decode (A-F averaged in multiple scan
analysis grade)
Large (> 35%) defect calculation may indicate
a bad quiet zone
Decodability set to 00% in a single scan
indicates a global threshold failure

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 World Leader in Quality Assurance and Data

Validation of Printed Symbols

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