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Technical Support
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- A Case for Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
- Basic Methods of Length Control
- Benefits of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) - Deutsch
- Coil Handling
- Continuous Improvement - Tube & Pipe Journal
- Continuous Improvement in Roll Forming
- Encoder Tracking and Mounting
- Improving Roll Forming Operations
- Part Marking
- Roll Forming and Industry 4.0
- Roll Forming: The Four Basic Machine Types
- Servo Control for Improving Roll Formed Production
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XL200 Series Support
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- Battery Replacement
- Calibrating the Touchscreen of an XL200 Controller
- Extending XL200 Controls with PLC Integration
- Solving Memory Loss and Computer Lockup Problems
- Using Product Codes for Machine Positioning in the XL200 Series Controller
- Using Setup Configurations in the XL200 Series Controller
- Using Tool Configurations in the XL200 Series Controller
- XL200 Direct Ethernet Communication with Eclipse Classic
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- Bar Code Scanners
- Bar Code Scanners for Data Entry
- Boosted Dies
- Calculating Press Reaction
- Checking Press Consistency with Oscilloscopes
- DIP Switch Configuration
- Punch Programming on the XL200
- Sending Saved Parameters or Tool Libraries from Eclipse Classic to XL Controller
- Understanding the XL200 Part Queue
- Using Product Codes for Machine Positioning in the XL200 Series Controller
- Using Setup Configurations in the XL200 Series Controller
- Using the Stitching Feature
- Using Tool Configurations in the XL200 Series Controller
- XL200 Error Codes
- XL200 Parameters
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- BOSS Shear
- Brake & Hump - XL200CLU
- Calculating Press Reaction
- Checking Press Consistency with Oscilloscopes
- Closed Loop Flying Die / Die Accelerator
- Closed Loop Stopping
- Coil End Point
- Extending XL200 Controls with PLC Integration
- Open Loop Flying Die
- Open Loop Stopping / Feed-to-Stop
- Tailout Sensor
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Eclipse Support
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- A Case for Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
- Benefits of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) - Deutsch
- Coil Inventory Management with CIM
- Improving Production Capacity with Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
- Mistakes Happen! CIM for Mistake Prevention in Roll Forming
- Roll Forming and Industry 4.0
- The Quality Gap
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- Automatically Starting Eclipse Classic
- Cable Specifications for RS Communication
- Coil Validation
- Creating an Eclipse Classic Package File
- Deleting Done Orders in Eclipse Classic
- Eclipse Classic Hardware Requirements
- Eclipse Classic Permissions - XLSecurity.exe
- Eclipse Connections
- Eclipse Data Exchange Options
- Establishing Communication with Eclipse
- Implementing Scrap, Delay, and Employee Codes in Eclipse Classic
- Interfacing Eclipse to External Data Systems - Importing and Exporting
- Material Code Query
- Missing Snapshot or Dates for Reports in Eclipse Classic
- Order Downloading Options in Eclipse Classic
- Performing Eclipse Classic Automatic Backups
- Performing Eclipse Classic Manual Backups
- Preventative Maintenance Made Easy
- Replacing a Controller / Recovery from a Memory Clear
- Reporting from Archived Data
- Reporting from Archived Data
- Requesting Eclipse Classic Support
- Sending Saved Parameters or Tool Libraries from Eclipse Classic to XL Controller
- Using a Proxy Server
- VLINX ESR901 Converter Installation and Configuration
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Pathfinder Support
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- Calibrating the Backgauge - Pathfinder v2
- Calibrating the Machine - Pathfinder v2
- Calibrating the Touchscreen - Pathfinder v2
- Cleaning Controller Screens
- Extracting the Pathfinder SDF from a 5XXX/6XXX Machine
- Installing TeamViewer
- Pathfinder PC Backup/Restore/Import Procedure - Pathfinder v2
- Pathfinder PC BIOS Configuration - 5X00
- Pathfinder PC BIOS Configuration - 6X00
- Solving Memory Loss and Computer Lockup Problems
- XL250BB Backup/Restore Function
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- FoldGuard Alignment Guide
- FoldGuard Alignment Guide - LZS-2-FG
- FoldGuard Brochure
- FoldGuard Encoder Installation Manual 1-02
- FoldGuard Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- FoldGuard Operation Manual
- FoldGuard System Installation Manual 1-06
- FoldGuard System Installation Manual 1-07
- Laser Distortion Causes and Solutions Manual 1-02
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MP Series Support
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- MP300 Series Controller Manual
- MP300CL Series Controller Manual
- MP325 Manual
- MP328 Gripper Manual
- MP328CL Gripper Manual
- MP338 Backgauge Manual
- MP338DH Dual Backgauge Manual
- MP342 Manual
- MP343 Manual
- MP350PFD Manual
- MP450S Installation Guide
- MP465 Installation Guide
- MP465 Operator Manual
- MP465N Operator Manual NTM
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Pathfinder Edge Support
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- Accessing Pathfinder Edge
- Installing TeamViewer
- Logging into Pathfinder Edge
- Pathfinder Edge - Profile Object Format
- Pathfinder Edge Published API
- Print an Approval or Production Sheet - Edge
- Understanding Settings - Edge
- Using Categories and Subcategories - Edge
- Using the Profile Editor - Edge
- Using the Profile Library - Edge
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Eclipse Pro Support
- Alert: Eclipse-COMM may be offline
- Alert: Material code XXXXXXXX does not correspond to a known material
- Checking the Status of Eclipse Pro Services
- Connect to Eclipse Pro from a Network Connected Device
- Eclipse Pro Hardware Requirements
- Eclipse Pro Release Notes
- Eclipse Pro Scheduler
- Eclipse Pro Wallboard Andon App Setup
- Error: "Duplicate material codes. MATERIAL =..."
- Machine Performance Standards
- Requesting Eclipse Pro Support
- Schedule Sync Table Definition
- Updating Eclipse Pro
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Accessories Support
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- 4805-XX and 3805-XX Encoder Cable Comparison
- BRKT-2 Assembly STEP File
- Encoder 10-Turn Test
- Encoder Bracket BRKT-1 Dimensional Drawing
- Encoder Bracket BRKT-2 Dimensional Drawing
- Encoder Brochure
- Encoder Sell Sheet
- Encoder Splitter 6390 Electrical Block Diagram
- Encoder Splitter 6390 Sell Sheet
- Encoder Splitter 6390 Shell STEP File
- Encoder Splitter Module 6390 Guide
- Encoder STEP File
- Encoder Tracking and Mounting
- Encoder Wheel KMW Dimensional Drawing
- Encoder Wheel PMW Dimensional Drawing
- KMW-12 Knurled Encoder Wheel STEP File
- NXXXX Encoder Assembly STEP File
- Scrap Reduction Using Two Encoders
- Troubleshooting Encoder Alignment
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Legacy Product Support
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- About the MP401
- Cleaning Controller Screens
- CMP1000 Reference Manual
- CMP11-10 Reference Manual
- CMP12 Reference Manual
- MP100 Reference Manual
- MP101 Reference Manual
- MP101 v2 Reference Manual
- MP103 Reference Manual
- MP103 v3 Reference Manual
- MP237 Reference Manual
- MP257 Reference Manual
- MP37 Reference Manual
- MP38 Reference Manual
- MP39 Reference Manual
- MP401 User Manual
- MP43 Reference Manual
- MP44 Reference Manual
- MP450 Installation Guide
- MP450 Operator Manual
- MP450S Installation and Technical Reference Manual
- MP450S Installation Guide
- MP450S Operator Manual
- MP450Z Operator Manual
- MP46 Reference Manual
- MP465N Operator Manual NTM
- MP54 Reference Manual
- MP55 Reference Manual
- MP550 Operator Manual
- MP56 Reference Manual
- MP57 Reference Manual
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Bar Code Scanner Specifications for XL200 Controllers
Scanner Specifications
Any scanner connected to an XL200 series controller must conform to the following communication specifications:
- Baud Rate: 9600
- Stop Bits: 1
- Parity: None
- Data Bits: 8
- Suffix: None (some scanners append a carriage return at the end of every scan by default)
DB9 Port
The DB9 port on the top of the XL200 controller has three uses:
- Scanner port
- Debug port
- Flash memory port
DB9 Port Pinout
2 | RS232 TX |
3 | RS232 RX |
5 | GND |
7 | RS232 CTS |
8 | RS232 RTS |
Pin 7
Pin 7 of the DB9 port is the Clear-to-Send input on the controller.
A pull up resistor on that input keeps it high. In some RS232 applications, this input is toggled by the outside device’s Request-to-Send (called handshaking).
The XL200 controller does no handshaking, with either hardware or software, so it doesn’t use pin 7 when communicating with other devices. However, a laptop connected to that port usually pulls pin 7 “low,” which informs the controller to set up the port for a debug/flash.
Note: Make sure the scanner is configured so that it does not pull pin 7 low. If the scanner pulls pin 7 low for any reason, the controller will not configure itself for a scanner. The input is retested on every power up.
Note: The scanner should be setup so that its ground matches the AMS ground, and its TX goes to the AMS RX. No other connections are necessary for scanner communication.
Zebra LI3608 Bar Code Scanner Setup
Note: The following setup procedure works only with the Zebra LI3608 bar code scanner. For other bar code scanners, please contact the manufacturer for proper setup procedures.
When a Zebra LI3608 bar code scanner is connected to an XL200 series controller for the first time, the scanner must be setup to properly communicate with the controller before it can be used for data entry.
Setup Procedure
- Turn on the scanner. The scanner plays a musical tone, indicating it is on.
- Verify that the power light on the power supply is on.
- Turn off the XL200 series controller, but leave the scanner turned on.
- Scan the bar code below. Do not proceed to the next bar code until you hear a beep confirming the scanner has read the bar code.
- Once the bar codes are read, the setup is complete and the scanner is ready for operation.
- Turn the XL200 series controller on.
Note: This particular scanner doesn’t have the capability of turning off the “RTS/CTS” (pin 7 and pin 8) signal as described earlier, so pin 7 and pin 8 of the DB9 connector MUST be clipped or removed for proper operation of the scanner. See the troubleshooting section for more details.

Symbol DS3408 and LS3408 Bar Code Scanner Setup
Note: The following setup procedure works only with the Symbol DS3408 and LS3408 bar code scanner. For other bar code scanners, please contact the manufacturer for proper setup procedures.
When a Symbol DS3408 or LS3408 bar code scanner is connected to an XL200 series controller for the first time, the scanner must be setup to properly communicate with the controller before it can be used for data entry.
Setup Procedure
- Turn on the scanner. The scanner plays a musical tone, indicating it is on.
- Turn off the XL200 series controller, but leave the scanner turned on.
- For wireless scanners, use the scanner to scan the wireless base first. Failing to do this will prevent the bar code scanner from functioning properly.
- Scan this bar code:

When the scanner successfully scans the bar code, it beeps.
- Turn on the controller.
a. If the scanner makes any sound while the controller boots, you must repeat the scanner setup process.
b. If the scanner remains silent while the controller boots, the scanner is successfully setup.
Sick IDM160-300S/IMD260(2D) Corded Bar Code Scanner Setup
Note: The following setup procedure works only with the Sick IDM160 or IDM260 bar code scanners. For other bar code scanners, please contact the manufacturer for proper setup procedures.
When a Sick IDM160/IDM260 bar code scanner is connected to an XL200 series controller for the first time, the scanner must be setup to properly communicate with the controller before it can be used for data entry.
Setup Procedure
- Turn on the scanner. The scanner plays a musical tone, indicating it is on.
- Verify that the Power Light on the solid Blue or Green.
- Turn off the XL200 series controller, but leave the scanner turned on.
- Scan the bar codes on the next pages in order (top to bottom). Do not proceed to the next bar code until you hear a beep confirming the scanner has read the bar code.
- Once the bar codes are read, the setup is complete and the scanner is ready for operation.
Note: This particular scanner does not have the capability of turning off the “RTS/CTS” (pin 7 and Pin 8) signal as described on page 1 of this document, therefore, pin 7 and Pin 8 of the DB9 Connector MUST be clipped or removed for proper operation of the scanner. See the troubleshooting section for more details.
Sick IDM161-300S Wireless Bar Code Scanner Setup
Note: The following setup procedure works only with the Sick IDM161 bar code scanner. For other bar code scanners, please contact the manufacturer for proper setup procedures.
When a Sick IDM161 bar code scanner is connected to an XL200 series controller for the first time, the scanner must be setup to properly communicate with the controller before it can be used for data entry.
Setup Procedure
- Turn on the scanner. The scanner plays a musical tone, indicating it is on.
- Verify that the Power Light on the scanner base is solid Blue and the Status light is Off. If the power light is on continue to step 3. If the status light is on, this may indicate that the scanner needs to be paired with the base. This is done by following the directions on page 4 of the Sick Quick Start Guide that came with the scanner. This must be done before proceeding to the next step.
- Turn off the XL200 series controller, but leave the scanner turned on.
- Scan the bar codes on the next page in order (top to bottom). Do not proceed to the next bar code until you hear a beep confirming the scanner has read the bar code.
- Once the bar codes are read, the setup is complete and the scanner is ready for operation.
Note: This particular scanner does not have the capability of turning off the “RTS/CTS” (pin 7 and Pin 8) signal as described on page 1 of this document, therefore, pin 7 and Pin 8 of the DB9 Connector MUST be clipped or removed for proper operation of the scanner. See the troubleshooting section for more details.
Sick Scanner Setup Codes





Troubleshooting
My scanner beeps but nothing shows up on the controller.
This is a common problem when setting up a scanner for the first time. The below steps will help you to located and identify the problem. In addition, if the controller is in “Debugger” mode when the scanner is plugged in then follow the steps below. You can check for this by touching Diagnostics/System Information and checking the RS232 port. If it says “debugger” the cabling or scanner is NOT configured properly!

- If you are using a Zebra LI3608 or Sick brand of scanner, you will need to make sure “pin 7 and Pin 8” are not connected. This connection can be removed in several places, however, the easiest place would be on the serial cable or the gender changer. See the pic below:
- Verify the Scanner and the XL200 Controller share the same “Ground”. This can be verified by using a multi-meter.
- Go through the scanner settings again! Follow the instructions closely. If you still have questions, contact AMS Controls Support.