Baumer IDC200 - User Manual

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

The IDC200 is a precision codereader/identification sensor designed for industrial applications, offering integrated image processing to deliver concrete results such as reading codes. It functions as a multi-protocol sensor, providing several interface and protocol options, including Ethernet, USB, and digital I/O. The device integrates a web server, allowing for sensor parameterization and data visualization via a web browser.

Function Description:

The sensor's core functionality revolves around a full measurement cycle comprising exposure and read-out, calculation, and measured value output. These steps are executed in parallel to increase measurement speed, with the measurement rate potentially limited by either exposure time or calculation time. The measurement repetition time, defined as the time between two exposures, can be converted into a measurement frequency, indicating how many measured values the sensor can output per second.

For data communication among networked devices with different processing speeds, the IDC200 supports two types of handshakes: Simple Handshake and Confirmed Handshake. The Simple Handshake involves the transmitter increasing a handshake count with every new data transmission, allowing the receiver to recognize new data. The Confirmed Handshake, on the other hand, requires the receiver to return the received handshake count as an acknowledgment, preventing the transmitter from sending new data until acknowledgment is received.

The device can be integrated via an Ethernet connection and a predefined port (50000) for TCP communication. Data can be retrieved or commands transmitted using Data Telegrams, which consist of a 2-byte command followed by parameters and end with control characters like <CR>, <LF>, or <CR><LF>. The sensor also supports USB-HID, allowing it to act as a keyboard and output configured Data Telegrams (without the RD header) via the USB interface for evaluation by a connected system.

Important Technical Specifications:

The IDC200 offers various optical specifications depending on the model (IDC200-W06A, IDC200-W08A, IDC200-W16A), which differ in focal length and aperture.

IDC200-W06A (Focal length: 6 mm / Aperture: 3.5):
- Minimum Field of View (B): 41 mm x 25 mm at 50 mm operating distance.
- Maximum Field of View (B): 649 mm x 408 mm at 1000 mm operating distance.
IDC200-W08A (Focal length: 8 mm / Aperture: 3.5):
- Minimum Field of View (B): 29 mm x 18 mm at 50 mm operating distance.
- Maximum Field of View (B): 485 mm x 303 mm at 1000 mm operating distance.
IDC200-W16A (Focal length: 16 mm / Aperture: 1.8):
- Minimum Field of View (B): 23 mm x 14 mm at 100 mm operating distance.
- Maximum Field of View (B): 240 mm x 150 mm at 1000 mm operating distance.

The depth of field and focused area also vary with the operating distance and focal length.

The sensor's electrical connection is a 12-pin M12, A-encoding, male connector for power supply (+24 VDC ±20%) and digital I/O. An Ethernet connection (1 GigE) with X-encoding and a USB-C connection with a blind plug are also present. The USB interface is for data transfer only, not power supply, which is always via the M12 connector. The device maintains an IP50 rating even with the protective plug removed, but achieves IP67 when the USB interface is closed with its protective plug.

Usage Features:

The IDC200's web interface is a central feature for parameterization and monitoring. It allows users to:

Configure up to 32 jobs: Define specific measurement tasks and settings.
Set device parameters: Adjust image acquisition parameters (exposure time, focus, object speed, gain), and lighting parameters.
Manage measuring tools: Assign and parameterize tools for reading barcodes and matrix codes, including defining regions of interest (ROI) and setting quality checks compliant with ISO/IEC 15416/15415.
Configure communication: Set up data telegrams for Data Input and Data Output, including separators, line endings, encoding (ASCII/Binary), numeric base, and byte order.
Manage digital outputs: Allocate sensor outputs to various actions like "Pass," "Fail," "Result Valid," "Trigger Ready," or "Alarm."
Monitor device status: View diagnostic data such as current sensor temperature, auto focus cycles, operating time, and statistical functions like history, speed, and quality of readings.
Perform Auto Setup: Automatically adjust image parameters like exposure time and focus, and detect codes within the field of view.
Implement security: Enable password protection for parameterization mode.
Backup and Restore: Save and restore sensor configurations, including jobs and firmware.
Update firmware: Upload newer firmware revisions, provided compatibility is ensured.

The sensor features an illuminated ring (4 x RGB LED indicators) and a display that shows firmware version, IP address, progress bar during Auto Setup, job number, and the first code read. The illuminated ring provides visual feedback on device status (red for fail, green for pass, blue for ready for reading). A green pointer (positioning aid) indicates the device's mode.

Maintenance Features:

The IDC200 is designed to be maintenance-free, requiring no special preventive maintenance beyond regular cleaning and checking of plug connections.

External Cleaning: Use alcohol-based cleaning agents and lens cleaning cloths for the front pane. Avoid scouring agents, solvents, aggressive cleaning agents, high-pressure cleaners, and sharp-edged items.
Interior Cleaning: No interior cleaning is required.

For optimal heat dissipation, it is recommended to:

Avoid installation on stainless steel.
Mount the device to a solid metal body (aluminum) when operating at limit levels.
Mount the device at the rear for optimal heat dissipation.
Use matt painted or anodized profiles for device installation.
Ensure good convection around the device and fittings.
Avoid installing other heat-generating devices close to the sensor.