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1. Poll Select Poll Select a Character Character eee Character Character ASCII HEX ASCII HEX ASCII HEX ASCII HEX 01 ZN 1C 1D 26 N 4E O 4F 02 NA 1E 1F 27 P 50 Q 51 03 SP 20 21 28 R 52 S 53 04 22 23 29 T 54 U 55 05 24 25 30 V 56 W 57 06 amp 26 i 27 31 X 58 Y 59 07 28 29 32 Z 5A 5B 08 2A 2B 33 5C 5D 09 7 2C 2D 34 A 5E al 5F 10 2E 2F 35 60 a 61 11 0 30 1 31 36 b 62 c 63 12 2 32 3 33 37 d 64 e 65 13 4 34 5 35 38 f 66 g 67 14 6 36 7 37 39 h 68 i 69 15 8 38 9 39 40 j 6A k 6B 16 3A a 3B 41 6C m 6D 17 lt 3C 3D 42 n 6E O 6F 18 gt 3E 3F 43 p 70 q 71 19 40 A 41 44 r 72 S 73 20 B 42 C 43 45 t 74 u 75 21 D 44 E 45 46 v 76 Ww 77 22 F 46 G 47 47 X 78 y 79 23 H 48 I 49 48 Z 7A 7B 24 J 4A K 4B 49 7C 7D 25 L 4C M 4D 50 7E D 7F VS 310 Scanner User s Manual A 33 gt o D D ra 0 Appendices Appendix O Appendix O Glossary of Terms Active On Ion An optoisolated input that s logically on when current flows through the connection points Active Off Ioff An optoisolated input that s logically on when no current flows through the connection points Analog Gain Adjustment AGC Adjustment to signal strength that seeks to main tain a constant level regardless of the range of the bar code label Application Record A variation of UCC EAN 128 which adds an application identifier to label data including use
2. Narrow Bar Width Read Range Scan Width Data or HIGH DENSITY 60 SPS om 15 e Oe 1 15 005 2 25 to 3 0 3 15 2 75 E qe 0 15 mm 5 72 to 7 62 cm 8 0 6 99 cm Scan angle ee gt 0075 2 0 to 3 5 4 0 2 75 VEA 0 191 mm 5 08 to 11 43 cm 10 16 6 99 cm a LOW DENSITY 100 CPS 10 i 0075 2 5 to 4 5 4 0 2 75 5 o 0 191 mm 6 35 to 11 43 cm 10 16 6 99 cm 3 gx 010 2 0 to 5 5 4 0 2 75 ri High Density Low Density AR 0 254 mm 5 08 to 13 97 cm 10 16 6 99 cm in cm cm in 015 2 0 to 6 5 4 0 2 75 nange Mange 0 381 mm 5 08 to 16 51 cm 10 16 6 99 cm A g o o Figure A 2 Low Density and High 0 508 mm 5 08 to 18 42 cm 10 16 6 99 cm Density Scan Range Width Profile VS 310 Scanner User s Manual A 3 Appendices Appendix A Beeper Beeps on output good read noread on off LED Indicators Table A 1 VS 310 Status Lights LED State Status PWR Yellow On Scanner has power RDY Green On Scanner is ready to read GD RD Green On Label is qualified as good Safety Certifications FCC CDRH CE UL cUL T V BSMI Product specifications are given for typical performance at 25 C 77 F using grade A labels Some performance characteristics may vary at high temperatures or other environmental extremes Microscan Systems Inc Specifications subject to change A 4 VS 310 Scanner Use
3. Appendix Appendix Position Scanner and Bar Code In positioning the scanner in relation to the bar codes being scanner consider the fol lowing e Position the scanner in a place devoid of sunlight bright lights or laser light from other sources e Avoid excessive tilt skew or pitch Maximum tilt is determined by label characteris tics and the number of decodes required Maximum skew is 40 maximum pitch is 50 1 e Pitch or skew label or scanner a minimum of 5 to avoid specular reflection the return of direct non diffused light recien Ciy of travel I Scanner Appendices Figure A 9 Scanner Symbol Position 1 Maximum tilt is determined by label characteristics and number of decodes required 2 The specular reflection zone is a narrow zone straight out from the scanner in which direct reflected light from a label can distort the scanner s ability to distinguish bars from spaces A 22 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Test Decode Rate Appendix J Test Decode Rate With a Static Label 1 Position a stationary bar code in front of a functioning scanner at the scan dis tance used in your application 2 Enter a lt C gt command to see the decodes per second The decode rate is the number of decoded scans per total number of scan It will appear at the beginning of the data strings Note You can also enter a lt Cp gt command to see the percentage of decodes
4. Scanner Value Read Cycle Triggering Trigger Multilabel Number of Labels 1 1 End of Read Cycle Mode OPAC EON NUL SOH STX ETX EOT ENG Scanner Setup Aaa Serial Cmd lt KLnumber of labels multilabel separator gt 2 Note If Multilabel Separator has been changed to any character E other than the default comma and you wish to re define the separator Y as a comma use ESP as shown below or the embedded menu O Default comma 5 Options Any available ASCII character except lt gt NUL S ot lt 4 14 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter Codes 5 Chapter Contents Narrow Margins sssscsinccsecaccsesescacsaescneaectipsceesecsipecttanceinertasecsinertansssioertnesase 5 3 Code dia a S 5 4 COG aD AM EE PEETA AET di adladsd 5 6 interleaved 2 0 PD da ad 5 9 Code 128 ere 5 11 A O 5 12 Autodiscriminate cccccccccinnnnonononanononononononnonononnnncnnnnncncnnannnnn nro nn nnnnns 5 13 This section describes the various bar code symbol types that can be read and decoded by the scanner Code 39 is enabled by default To enable all codes right click Autodiscrimination under Code Type in the Utilities menu and select Enable or send a lt P gt serial com mand to the scanner from the Terminal window See www aimusa org standards for additional information about codes 1 If using an I 2 5 label verify that the number of characters
5. 3 Left click again anywhere in the configuration window to complete the selection 4 Right click in the configuration window and select Save to Scanner to imple ment the command in the scanner You have 3 choices a Send No Save This initializes all changes in active memory These changes will be lost if power to the scanner is cycled b Send and Save This will cause the scanner to beep indicating that the change has been implemented and that all changes have been saved to the scanner s NOVRAM for power on except factory settings 1 c Advanced Send and Save Including Factory Same as above except that changes to factory settings will also be saved for power on For Multidrop setup see Multidrop Communications on page A 29 For Matchcode setup see Chapter 6 Matchcode 1 Consult your model specific user s manual for a list of factory settings 1 12 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter Communications 2 Chapter Contents Y 2 fe 3 Z o D O 5 a Host Port Parameter ivciiacsccsscessccissscaesccevaccosescavecdesseceasndesercoudesvassvaveacedacdias 2 3 With Microscan s ESP MP Easy Setup Program configuration changes can be made in the ESP MP menus then sent and saved to your scanner The user can also send serial commands to the scanner via the ESP s Terminal window Note The characters NULL lt gt and can only be entered through embedded menus not thro
6. 1 Slide cable through backshell and expose wires for soldering Exposed wire 24 to 28 gauge Backshell 8 Pin mount body 2 SO Ider wires to appropriate pins in pin mount body Pin cover i La 1 gvo 7 7 ae FRONT VIEW Pin mount body Wire Clamp Appendices un 3 Apply wire clamp around wires and push the pin mount body into the pin cover til it snaps into place Pin cover Backshell 4 Sli de the pin cover into the backshell until its snaps into place Pin cover a Note To help achieve Class B conformance both ends of the cable shield should be connected to ground A 6 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Connectivity with the IB 105 Appendix D Connectivity with the IB 105 The IB 105 Microscan P N 99 420001 is a separately sold item that can be used to enhance the operation of the VS 310 See also Hardware Required on page 1 2 Specifications of IB 105 Mechanical Length 4 5 in 114 3mm Width 3 in 76 2mm Height 1 5 in 38 1mm Internal Relay Uses the scanner s output 1 signal to drive a one watt internal relay that internally con nects pins 15 and 17 of the host connector and pins 2 and 6 on the trigger connector The normally open relay contacts are closed when output 1 is high 5 1 Trigger 6 Connector 4 Default Switch NEW WASTER ee SCANNER 6 15 Figure A 2 Front o
7. Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options Requires the Codabar start and stop characters a b c or d to match before a valid read can occur Used to increase security of symbology lt Kqstatus start amp stop match start amp stop match output large inter character gap fixed code length status fixed code length check digit type check digit output gt Enabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Start amp Stop Output Codabar Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options Causes the start and stop characters to be transmitted with bar code data Used to verify matching lt Kqstatus start amp stop match start amp stop match output large inter character gap fixed code length status fixed code length check digit type check digit output gt Enabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 5 Codes Large Intercharacter Gap Codabar Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options Instructs the scanner to read symbols with gaps between characters exceeding three times the narrow element width It is helpful for reading symbols that are printed out of specification Caution Do not use Large Intercharacter Gap with Narrow Mar gins enabled since enabling Large Intercharacter Gap over 3x could cause a narrow margins 5x to be interpreted as an intercharac ter gap lt Kqstatus start amp stop match start amp stop output match large inter character gap
8. Pin Function 1 Trigger in to pin 9 of scanner conn Relay contact normally open up to 1watt VCC 5V VBB 12V if using Microscan s stan dard object detector Ground Ayn A W N Relay common a P N 99 440001 03 Table A 7 IB 105 6 pin LAN Connector6 pin LAN RJ11 Connector Pin Function Chassis ground RS422 485 RX in RS422 485 RX in RS422 485 TX out RS422 485 TX out olu A WI Nie Chassis ground DB 25 DTE to DB 25 DTE Connection Transmit 2 Receive 3 Signal Grnd 7 Decoder Host 2 Transmit X w Receive ai Signal Grnd Figure A 8 IB 105 to Host Null Modem Cable VS 310 Scanner User s Manual A 11 gt o D 5 ra 0 Appendix D Table A 8 IB 105 25 pin Host Connector Pin Configuration 1 P N 99 420001 01 Configuration 2 P N 99 420001 01 Configuration 3 Configuration 4 P N 99 420001 05 Configuration 4 P N 99 420001 01 P N 99 420001 04 Mode Switch OUT Mode Switch IN Mode Switch OUT 1 Chassis ground Chassis ground Chassis ground 2 RS232 TXD out NC RS422 485 TX out 3 RS232 RXD in NC RS422 485 RX in 4 NC NC RS422 485 TX out 5 NC
9. Skew Label or scanner rotation around the center of the skew axis Slave Scanner Linked to the master or preceding scanner in a daisy chain and relays bar code data to the host See Daisy Chain Specular Reflection Zone The narrow zone straight out from the scanner in which direct reflected light from a label can distort the scanner s ability to distinguish bars from spaces Supplemental A character or data string that is appended to the main bar code symbol A 38 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Glossary of Terms Symbol A bar code A decodable unit of information that is recognized by a bar code scanner Symbology A code type such as Code 39 or Code 128 with special rules to define the widths and positions of bars and spaces to represent specific numeric or alphanu meric information Symbology ID An AIM standard prefix character that identifies the bar code type Tilt Label or scanner rotation around the centerline of the scan beam Timeout A user selected period of time that ends a scanner s read cycle Tracking Adjustment of the precision of analog to digital conversion Transmission The transfer of data over a communications channel Transmit Send or convey signals or information from one device to another Transparent Data is passed between the auxiliary port and the host with keyed data echoed to the auxiliary port Trigger A signal transition or character string that initiates a read cycle Watch
10. ccccccceceeseceeceeeeeeeeeceeeeseeeeeeseesseaeeeeeeeees 1 3 Step 3 Install ESP MP cuco ta ea aan es 1 4 Step 4 Select Scanner Model cccceccccececeeeeeaeeeeseseeaeeeeeeseaeeeeeteeea 1 5 Step 5 Select the Communications Ports i e 1 6 Step 6 Connect with Auto Connecct cccecceceeeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeetees 1 7 Step 7 Retrieve Scanner SettingS ccccesceeceeeseeeeeeeeeeeceeeeseneeeeeeeees 1 8 Step 8 Compare Scanner Settings oooocccccnninccccinocicccccccnononcccncnnnnncnnnnnnns 1 9 Step 9 Position Scanner and Symbol eeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesneeeeeeeees 1 10 Step 10 Test Range for Bar Code Label c cccceeeceeeeeeeeeeereeeetees 1 11 Step 11 Make Changes to Configuration and Save eeeeeeeeees 1 12 This chapter is designed to get your scanner up and running quickly using Microscan s ESP MP so the user can get a sense of its capabilities and test bar code samples Detailed setup information for installing the scanner into the actual application can be obtained in the subsequent chapters In addition to ESP you can send commands to your scanner by serial com mands VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 1 1 15 n x 5 i all Step 1 Hardware Required To get started you will need e A VS 310 scanner 1 e A host computer 2 with either a terminal communications program or Microscan s ESP which runs under Windows operating system Win
11. s Manual Formulas for Number of Decodes Single Scan Line Picket Fence Calculation For single scan line picket fence scanning use the following formula A x DR 3 number of complete decodes Direction of label travel gt Example LL 2 inch including quiet zones LS 10 inches per second Scan Line SW 8 inches SR 100 scans per second Figure A 11 Picket Fence A x 100 3 57 complete scans 9 Angled Picket Fence Calculation The number of complete scans for angled picket fence is calculated the same as that for picket fence with the Direction of label travel exception that the scan width is shortened in proportion lt lt to scan tilt gt ke O Scan Line S O O 0 Figure A 12 Angled Picket Fence Improving the Number of Decodes After changing any of the parameters described in this section recalculate the number of decodes Scan Rate Scan rate is a function of motor speed and is adjustable A slower scan rate may allow greater label range and or higher decode rates but at the cost of fewer scans per label Range Adjusting the label s range if possible is one of the quickest and most effective ways to improve decode rates However in some applications you may need to select a less than optimum range or one that is beyond the fringes of the ranges Scan Width Increasing scan width will increase the number of scans in a picket fence o
12. Definition With Matchcode you can store master label data in the scanner s memory compare this data against the scanned bar codes and define how label data and or discrete signal output will be directed Usage Matchcode is used in applications to sort route or verify data based on matching the specific bar code label in a variety of ways as defined in this section For example a manufacturer might sort a product based on dates that are embedded in the bar code T D O gt O fe o D Using Master Labels 1 Set Triggering Mode to External or Serial see Trigger Mode on page 4 3 2 Enable Matchcode see Matchcode on page 6 4 3 Define the output you want with your matchcode setup a Barcode output Bar Code Output on page 7 4 b Discrete output see Chapter 8 Discrete 1 0 4 Enter master label data in one of the following ways a Use ESP to type in master label data directly into the Utilities menu see Master Label Database on page 9 10 b Send a lt G gt command to scan next label in as the master label c Enter data directly by serial command lt data gt Other Master Label Serial Commands Sending lt gt will return the current master Sending lt gt will delete the current master label See also for more information details on entering requesting and deleting master labels VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 6 3 6 Matchcode Matchcode Matchcod
13. If using an IB 105 insert a pin or straightened paper clip into the default switch see Connectivity with the IB 105 on page A 7 Caution Be certain that the correct pins are located Connecting the wrong pins could cause serious damage to the unit 3 Momentarily connect these wires or pins and listen for a series of short beeps gt o D D 5 ra o 4 Within 3 seconds connect them again A longer beep should be heard If not repeat the process VS 310 Scanner User s Manual A 19 Appendices Appendix H Saving Save Active Settings except Factory for Power on e Initializes serial configuration commands in active memory and resets counters to zero e Saves all active settings except factory settings to NOVRAM for power on By Software Command Send lt Z gt command to the scanner By ESP Right click in the configuration window and select Save to Scanner Send and Save Save Active Settings including Factory for Power on e Initializes serial configuration commands in active memory and resets counters to zero e Saves all active settings including factory set tings to NOVRAM for power on factory settings include but are not limited to Focus Gain Track ing and Scan Speed By Serial Command Send lt Zp gt command to the scanner By ESP lt Z gt Initialize Y Active Memory User Saved ROM NOVRAM Defaults lt
14. Microscan cable 61 130014 03 or 61 130019 1B 105 18 105 VS 310 RS 232 RS 232 RS 232 Mode Mode switch IN switch OUT Host Figure A 7 IB 105 Configuration 4 A 10 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual IB 105 Connectors and Pinouts Table A 4 IB 105 15 pin Scanner Connector Using RS232 Cable Using RS422 485 Setup Ein o or Cable P N 61 130024 2 1 5 VDC out 5 VDC out 2 RS232 TXD in RS422 485 TX in 3 RS 232 RXD out RS422 485 RX out 4 Signal ground Signal ground 5 NC NC 6 INC RS422 485 TX in Output 1 in to pin 8 Output 1 in to pin 8 7 host conn sink 3 5 mA host conn sink 3 5 mA and source 60 yA and source 60 yA 8 Default out Default out 9 Trigger out 3V to 24V Trigger out 3V to 24V 10 NC RS422 485 RXD out 11 NC NC 12 RS422 DE out NC 13 Chassis ground Chassis ground Output 2 in to pin 6 14 host conn sink 3 5 mA NC and source 60 yA 15 NC NC a In certain configurations the RS232 connector can be used to route RS422 485 signals b Output 1 also causes closure of an isolated relay between pin 15 and pin 17 of the IB 105 host connec tor Table A 5 IB 105 Power Connector Connectivity with the IB 105 Pin Function 1 Signal ground 2 Chassis ground 3 5 VDC 4 NC 5 NC Table A 6 IB 105 Trigger Connector
15. ROM or user saved NOVRAM are restored Defaulting might be necessary if you have make temporary changes communications between the scanner and another device are lost or interrupted or you are using incompatible equipment for example a termi nal that is set at 9600 baud communicating with a scanner that is set at 38 4K baud Initializing occurs whenever any command or set of commands is implemented Active Memory SRAM is where the scanner s active settings are stored during use These are not available on power up User saved NOVRAM non volatile random access memory is where the scanner s operating parameters are stored for power on It can be changed by user command ROM Defaults are where the scanner s default application boot programs are stored It can only be changed by changing the application boot codes Defaulting Restore User saved NOVRAM Defaults to Active Memory e Restores user defined NOVRAM settings to active memory lt An gt Initialize e Initializes serial configuration commands in active memory and resets counters to zero Active Memory By Serial Command Send lt An gt command to the scanner User Saved ROM i NOVRAM Defaults By ESP There is no equivalent ESP command Restore ROM Defaults to Active Memory e Restores ROM defaults to memory Per E lt Ad gt Initialize e Initializes serial configuration commands
16. fixed code length status fixed fixed code length check digit type check digit output gt Disabled O Disabled 1 Enabled Fixed Code Length Status Codabar Definition Serial Cmd Default Options When enabled the scanner will check the label length against the fixed code length field If disabled any length would be considered a valid label lt Kqstatus start amp stop match start amp stop match output large inter character gap fixed code length status fixed code length check digit type check digit output gt Disabled Disabled 1 Enabled Fixed Code Length Codabar Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options Note Fixed Code Length Status must be enabled for Fixed Code Length to take effect Note Because of symbology limitations setting Code Length to any number less than four will produce undetermined results Specifies the exact number of characters that the scanner will recognize this does not include start and stop and check digit characters The scanner ignores any code not having the specified length Fixed Code Length helps prevent truncations and increases data integrity by ensuring that only one symbol length will be accepted lt Kq status start amp stop match start amp stop match output large inter character gap fixed code length status fixed code length check digit type check digit output gt 10 1 to 64 j 2 fe o o 0 VS 310 Scanner User s
17. lt Kdstatus preamble character s gt AM corresponds to carriage return null null null Up to two user defined ASCII character including control characters T a e na e 2 2 Within a Serial Command To enter control characters within a serial command hold down the control key while typing the desired character Example lt K1 CNTL m gt to enter M Within an Embedded Menu Control characters entered on the command line are displayed in the menu as mnemonic characters such as lt CR gt lt NUL gt lt NUL gt lt NUL gt To enter a control character from within an embedded menu first type in a space with the space key This has the effect of allowing the con trol key to be recognized as a part of the control character Next hold down the control key while typing the desired character Example Space CNTL m to enter M VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 3 11 3 Protocol Output Data Format Postamble Characters Postamble Status Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options Defines a one or two character data string that can be added to the end of the decoded data Useful for identifying and controlling incoming data For example defin ing the postamble as a carriage return and a line feed causes each decoded message to be displayed of on its own line lt Kestatus postamble character s gt Enabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled within any protocol Postamble Character s S
18. per scans 3 Make a note of the decode rate You will need this when calculating the number of decodes see Formulas for Number of Decodes on page A 24 4 End the test by sending the lt J gt command Number of Decodes To ensure reliable scanning you need to apply a minimum of five decodes to each bar code This means that all variables label speed read range etc are significant Note Variations between labels are common For this reason the greater number of sample bar codes tested the more likely you are to achieve optimum decode rates In general the number of decodes of a given bar code can be increased by e Increasing label height e Decreasing label length e Increasing scan rate spinning mirror speed e Slowing label speed With a Moving Label Before testing with a moving label it is highly recommended that you calculate the expected number of decodes by using the formulas in Formulas for Number of Decodes on page A 24 Once you ve mounted the scanner established a good read rate with a stationary label and calculated the number of decodes for your label speed you can begin decoding with moving labels VS 310 Scanner User s Manual A 23 gt o D D 5 Z ra o Appendix K Appendix K Formulas for Number of Decodes To ensure reliable scanning apply a minimum of five decodes to each bar code Use the formulas below to calculate the number of decodes that your label will r
19. s Manual 9 11 Master Label Database 9 12 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter Terminal Mode 10 _ T J s 3 cS e a 4 Contents Terminal Window ccccccccceceececseseesceececeececeeceaeeeaeeeeeeeeceseesueausaaeeess 10 2 MACOS a r E This section describes the terminal window and macro functions VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 10 1 Terminal Window Terminal Window To use the terminal mode click on the Terminal button E Terminal You will see the following window ESP Untitled ESP 15 x v i a 2 aay E da 3 Fie Model Options Communication View Help E E Lat Clear Configuration i Utilities 2 PS coy pate o gt BO lt T E y Macro list Macro Send Trigger Character Find text in terminal screen Run macro _ p lt Kg4 gt lt Ki gt lt NOREAD I Terminal screen Edit macro Figure 10 1 Terminal Window The terminal screen allows you to enter serial commands in red from the macro box by copying or directly from your keyboard The terminal screen also displays bar code data or information from the scanner in blue You can also right click in the terminal screen to bring up a handy option box Find Function The Find box allows you to enter text strings to be searched for in the terminal win dow For example a series of bar codes have been scanned into the term
20. 1 Protocol by ESP Protocols Click this button to bring up the Protocol menu To change a setting double click the setting and use your curser to scroll through the options 3 Protocol Parameters El Protocol Settings Protocol Point to Point LAC Disabled Response Timeout le Intercharacter Delay 0 Output Data Format B Preamble Characters Status Disabled Preamble Characters CR Postamble Characters Status Postamble Characters Enabled CR LF Protocol by Serial Command Command Title cmds Format Host Protocol Kf lt Kfprotocol gt LRC Kc lt Kcstatus gt Response Timeout KA lt KAresponse timeout gt Intercharacter Delay KB lt KBintercharacter delay gt Preamble Kd lt Kdstatus preamble gt Postamble Ke lt Kestatus postamble gt VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 3 Protocol Protocol Definition Protocols define the sequence and format in which information is trans ferred between the scanner and the host or in the case of Multidrop between scanners and a concentrator Usage In general the point to point protocols will work well in most applica tions They require no address and must use RS232 or RS422 commu nications standards Default Point to Point Options O Point to Point Point to Point with RTS CTS Point to Point with XON XOFF Point to Point with RTS CTS amp XON XOFF Polling Mode
21. A communications protocol for networking two or more scanners or other devices with a concentrator or controller and characterized by the use of individual device addresses and the RS485 standard Narrow bar width The width of the narrowest bar of a given label expressed in thousands of an inch or mils Narrow Margins Allows the scanner to read symbols with quiet zones less than 8 times the width of the narrow bar element Non delimited A command that is not bracketed by pre defined characters Non volatile RAM NOVRAM Random Access Memory that is available on power on that is after power to the unit has been recycled Noread A non read A condition that occurs when the scanner is set up to decode labels but no label is scanned during the read cycle Normally Closed A discrete output state that is only active when open Normally Open A discrete output state that is only active when closed NOVRAM Non volatile random access memory Data that is saved for power on is saved to NOVRAM Number of Decodes The number of times a bar code label is scanned by the scan ner during one pass through the laser beam Object Detector A photo electric device used to sense the presence or absence of an object also referred to as a package detector Output A channel or communications line Data or discrete signals that are transmit ted or displayed by a device Output Format The modification of data output according to a use
22. Format Serial commands are of two types utility and configuration Rules that apply to both utility and configuration commands e A less than lt and greater than gt characters enclose the commands e Commands and data are case sensitive That is characters must be entered as upper or lower case as specified Serial Utility Commands These are sent during operations and are not followed by a lt A gt or lt Z gt See Table 9 1 Summary of Utility Serial Commands on page 9 3 Serial Configuration K Commands These begin with a single K character followed by a single character data fields and an initializing command as follows lt Kparameterdata data etc gt lt initializing command gt An initializing command lt A gt or lt Z gt always follows the command A lt Z gt initializes the scanner s memory and saves for power on an lt A gt initializes the scanner s mem ory but does not save for power on For example to enable UPC and save the change for power on send lt K1 gt lt Z gt To change Baud Rate and reset without saving changes for power on send lt Ka3 gt lt A gt Serial Configuration Command Conventions e All data fields except the last must be followed by a comma without a space e The following characters cannot be used lt gt NUL e All fields preceding a modified field must be included e If there is no change in preceding fields then commas alone can be e
23. O D 2 5 a Even 0 None 1 Even 2 Odd Stop Bits Host Port Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options One or two bits added to the end of each character to indicate the end of the character Only changed if necessary to match host setting lt Kabaud rate parity stop bits data bits gt One 0 One_ 1 Two Data Bits Host Port Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options Number of bits in each character Only changed if necessary to match host setting lt Kabaud rate parity stop bits data bits gt Seven O Seven 1 Eight VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 2 3 Host Port Parameters 0 a 5 O T N 2 4 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter Protocol 3 Chapter Contents PHOTO CO Mlicoresescssiescecas nae circo ar ea eap a ei suchas satqanaanaatzxasmagt ne Enae 3 3 LRO si Aiea A Be ite 3 8 Response TIME OUL asictet cbc pectdeesseces n a svevenetidieneseeciadiont 3 9 Intercharacter Delay ico ia da ds ec 3 10 QuiputData FOMA usina larisa 3 11 T v fe na e 2 2 Protocols are the rules by which devices pass data back and forth This section includes the basic options available for data communication including multidrop and user defined options and output data formats Note The characters NULL lt gt and can only be entered through embedded menus not through ESP or serial commands VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 3
24. RES reset is the first command in the select sequence The 1F hex is the select address associated with Scanner 02 address It is followed by a REQ request The scanner responds with its own select address 1F hex and an ACK acknowledge The concentrator then transmits an STX start of text the data in this case a lt T gt an ETX end of text and an LRC character The scanner replies by transmitting its own address followed by an ACK acknowledg ing receipt of the command Upon receipt of an ACK the concentrator concludes the successful exchange with a RES In the example above the scanner only acknowledges a trigger counter request from the concentrator It does not respond to the trigger counter request until a subse quent poll For example if the scanner s trigger count was 12 at the time the trigger counter request was received on a subsequent poll it would send 02T 00012 The 02 at the beginning of the string is the scanner s address Appendices Select Reset If the scanner receives bad data from the concentrator it transmits a SEL its select address and a NAK to the concentrator The concentrator re transmits the data up to three times The concentrator will end the sequence with a RES reset if no ACK is received A 32 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Multidrop Communications Table A 12 Multidrop Addresses
25. SI O 47 2F 79 4F O 111 6F o Z 16 10 DLE AP 48 30 0 80 50 P 112 70 p 17 11 DCi Q 49 31 1 81 51 Q 113 71 q 18 12 DC2 AR 50 32 2 82 52 R 114 72 r 19 13 DC3 AS 51 33 3 83 53 S 115 73 S 20 14 DC4 AR 52 34 4 84 54 T 116 74 t 21 15 NAK U 53 35 5 85 55 U 117 75 u 22 16 SYN AV 54 36 6 86 56 V 118 76 v 23 17 ETB W 55 37 7 87 57 W 119 77 w 24 18 CAN NX 56 38 8 88 58 Xx 120 78 x 25 19 EM AY 57 39 9 89 59 Y 121 79 y 26 1A SUB SZ 58 3A 90 5A Z 122 7A Zz 27 1B ESC AL 59 3B 91 5B 123 7B 28 1C FS MN 60 3C lt 92 5C 124 7C 29 1D GS A 61 3D 93 5D 125 7D 30 1E RS ifs 62 3E gt 94 5E A 126 7E 31 1F US Ne 63 3F 95 5F E 127 7F D A 16 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Table A 11 Communication Protocol Commands ASCII Table Protocol Command Control Characters Mnemonic displayed Entered in menu or es Effect of Command on Microscan menu serial command RES AD 04 Reset REQ SE 05 Request EOT AD 04 Reset STX AB 02 Start of Text ETX NE 03 End of Text ACK AF 06 Acknowledge NAK AU 15 Negative Acknowledge XON Q 11 Begin Transmission XOFF AS 13 Stop Transmission VS 310 Scanner User s Manual A 17 gt o D 5 ra o Appendices Appendix H Appendix H Defaulting Saving Initializing Defaults are original or saved settings Defaulting occurs when default settings from
26. Sequence Y y Concentrator RES 1E REQ ACK Scanner 02 1E STX DATA ETX LRC RES Figure A 13 Polling Sequence Polling Reset e If the scanner has no information it responds to a poll request by transmitting a RES reset e If the scanner receives a NAK instead of the ACK after transmitting its data string it will re attempt to send the data string up to three times If the scanner still does not receive an ACK it will send a RES reset and discard the data in its buffers e If the scanner transmits data to the concentrator and the concentrator responds with an ACK or NAK but the scanner doesn t receive the concentrator s response the scanner will timeout and send a REQ to the concentrator and request another response If after three retries the number of times it transmits a REQ to the con centrator the scanner receives no response it ends the transmission with a RES reset gt o D 5 ra o VS 310 Scanner User s Manual A 31 Appendix N Select Sequence Unlike poll requests select commands always originate from the host and consist of serial configuration or operation commands to devices that are configured in Multi drop The scanner complies with the command when it is polled during the cycle Start of Sequence End of Sequence Concentrator RES 1F REQ STX lt T gt ETX LRC RES Scanner 02 1F ACK 1F ACK Figure A 14 Polling Sequence A
27. Usage This mode is effective in an application where the speeds of the convey ing apparatus are variable and the time the scanner spends scanning each object is not predictable It also allows the user to determine if a noread has occurred A Initiate Read Cycle Acie _ Object 1 moving in front of the detector W beam causes a change in the trigger state s sii f s initiating the read cycle Object A Associated waveforms assume detector External Trigger State is set to Active On j End Read Cycle Active The same object moving out of the detector beam causes another change in the trigger 0 Th Object state ending the read cycle A dete t a Figure 4 1 Trigger Level Serial Cmd lt Kg2 gt Important Level and Edge apply to the active logic state Active Off Iorp or Active On Ion that exists while the object is in a read cycle between the rising edge and falling edge Rising edge is the trigger signal associated with the appearance of an object Falling edge is the trigger signal associated with the subsequent disappear ance of the object D g o O lt o D amp VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 4 5 Trigger Mode External Trigger Edge Definition External Trigger Edge as with Level allows the read cycle active state to begin when a trigger change of state from an external sensing device is received However the passing of an object out of sensor range does not
28. a bar coded item moves along a line past a scanner A sensor or timer activates a read cycle during which the scanner actively searches for bar code sym bols You will need to decide how to initiate the read cycle and how and when to end it This section addresses these issues Note The characters NULL lt gt and can only be entered through embedded menus not through ESP or serial commands VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 4 1 D O it a 3 lt a 1 3 G Li D E E a O gt O he Q q Read Cycle Triggering by ESP Read Cycle Click this Button to bring up the Read Cycle Triggering menu To change a setting double click the setting and use your curser to scroll through the options Parameters Eig Read Cycle i Triggering E Trigger E Trigger Mode Trigger Mode External Trigger Trigger Filter Time Good Decode Reads Serial Trigger Serial Character User Defined Characters End Trigger Character Start Trigger Character o E Multilabel Number of Labels Separator El End of Read Cycle Mode End of Read Cycle Mode Timeout Opto Electrical Control Scanner Setup Read Cycle Triggering by Serial Command Continuous Re Active Closed 320 1 GS D0 DO 1 Timeout 100 Command Title Cmd Format Trigger Mode Kg lt Kgtrigger mode filter time gt Serial Trigger Character Ki lt Kiseria
29. at the leading and trailing ends of a symbol Each quiet zone can be as narrow as only five times the width of the narrow bar element when Narrow Margins is enabled Used when the leading and trailing edges of the symbols are smaller than the standard margin or other objects encroach into the margins lt Konarrow margins status symbology identifier gt Disabled O Disabled 1 Enabled Note Do not use Narrow Margins with Large Intercharacter Gap enabled in Code 39 or Codabar J 2 fe o o 0 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 5 3 Code 39 Code 39 Definition An alphanumeric code with unique start stop code patterns composed of 9 black and white elements per character of which 3 are wide Usage Code 39 is considered the standard for non retail symbology Code 39 Status Serial Cmd lt Kpstatus check digit status check digit output status large interchar acter gap fixed code length status fixed code length gt Default Enabled Note This is the only code type enabled by default Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Digit Status Code 39 Serial Cmd lt Kpstatus check digit status check digit output large intercharacter gap fixed code length status fixed code length gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Digit Output Code 39 Definition When enabled the check digit character is read and compared along with the label data When disabled label data is sent without the check digi
30. by a separate oscillating mirror or by a spinning mirror with varying facet angles Read Cycle A programmed period of time or condition during which the scanner will accept bar code label input Read Range The distances in which a label can be reliably read as measured from the front of the scanner See Depth of Field Relay An electrical switch that allows a low power to control a higher one Reset Sets all counters to zero Rising Edge A change of state to active that initiates and in some cases ends a read cycle with a new trigger an edge trigger or the leading edge of a level trigger See Falling Edge ROM Read Only Memory Memory that cannot be changed Scanner A scanning device that is comprised of a scan head and a decoder inte grated in one package Scan Rate SR The number of decodes per second that a given scanner is capable of casting Scan Width SW is the width across the scan beam at a given distance from the scanner in which a label can be read Send Transmit data from one device to another Separator A character that separates data fields Serial Commands Online data strings such as lt D gt or lt P gt sent from a host or aux iliary terminal to a scanner or other device Serial Configuration Host Configuration Serial command specifically for changing configuration and distinguished from operational command by the fact that they mod ify the non volatile for power up configuration
31. compliance or approved by the following organizations CDRH Center for Devices Radiological Health UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc cUL UL mark of Canada T V Technischer Uberwachungs Verein FCC Federal Communication Commission CE Compliant BSMI Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection viii VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Safety Labels These certification labels are located on the VS 310 scanner AVOID EXPOSURE fromtniapeRTURE 10 B00011 1E CAUTION LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM PRODUCT CONFORMS TO USA DHHS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J Side of VS 310 PT ANY INTERFEREN SIRED OPERATI LISTED UL 1950 4K68 Isencitte Sichernen MANUFACTURED SERIAL NUMBER Bottom of VS 310 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Warning and Caution Summary This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A dig ital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer ence to radio or television reception which
32. decodes mount scanner so that your labels pass through the center of the depth of field minimum maximum range You find the center by moving your label in and out during a read rate test Avoid excessive tilt pitch and skew of the bar code label Check the bar code label for readability by doing a decode rate test If there is any question about the label s readability contact your Microscan representative at helpdesk microscan com After changing any parameter that might affect decode rate repeat decode rate test Clean the scanner window with a clean dry Q tip or cotton cloth on a regular basis Aim the scanner into direct light or sunlight Aim the scanner into an external object detector or other light emitting device Obstruct the scanner window with mounting hardware or other objects Connect chassis of scanner and host to different ground potentials Operate the scanner in excessive temperature environments gt o D D 5 Z ra o VS 310 Scanner User s Manual A 27 Appendices Appendix M Appendix M Interface Standards Interface Standards established by the Electronic Industries Association EIA spec ify such things as the signaling voltage levels maximum cable lengths and number of drivers With Microscan devices selection of interface is made by pin assignment and in the case of the host communications by software switching between RS232 and RS422 Microscan devices use RS232 RS422 an
33. in active memory and resets counters to zero Active e Does not save settings to NOVRAM for power on Memory By Serial Command EE t on ser Save Send lt Ad gt command to the scanner NOVRAM Defaults By ESP 1 Right click in the configuration window and select Default All ESP Settings 2 Right click and select Save to Scanner Send No Save 1 See your Microscan sales representative to access the latest application codes A 18 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Defaulting Saving Initializing Restore ROM Defaults to Active Memory and for Power on Caution Defaulting the scanner to ROM default settings will overwrite user saved NOVRAM set tings e Restores ROM defaults to memory e Restores ROM defaults to user saved NOVRAM for power on e Initializes serial configuration commands in active memory and resets counters to zero lt Zd gt Initialize Active Memory User Saved eE NOVRAM ROM Defaults By Serial Command Send lt Zd gt command to the scanner By ESP 1 Right click in the configuration window and select Default All ESP Settings 2 Right click and select Save to Scanner Send and Save By Hardware Default If a software default reset is not possible it may be necessary to reset the scanner by shorting connecting specific pins This procedure has the same effect as the lt Zd gt software command 1 Apply power to the scanner 2
34. integrity Configuration A setup or process of changing a scanner s settings to conform to a specific application Concentrator Intermediary device that relays data from scanners to a host and commands from the host to the scanner or other devices Connector Physical device plug or socket on a device or cable to provide in out connectivity for various circuits and pins Counter Memory space provided to keep track of scanner events A 34 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Glossary of Terms Daisy Chain Linkage of master and slave scanners to allow data to be relayed up to the host via auxiliary port connections Decode A good read The successful scanning and decoding of the information encoded in a bar code label Default Restores ROM or Flash settings initializes serial commands and resets all counters Delimited A command or field that is bracketed by pre defined characters Decode Rate The number of good reads per second decoded by the scanner Depth of Field The distance between the minimum and maximum range in which a scanner can read bar code labels Discrete I O Inputs and outputs characterized by discrete signal transitions from one voltage level to another so that digital switching can occur EPROM Erasable programmable read only memory Embedded Memory Onboard memory device such as EPROM or flash End of Read Cycle The time or condition at which the scanner stops expecting label information to deco
35. warranty is specifically limited to at Microscan s sole option repair or replacement with a functionally equivalent unit and return without charge for service or return freight What is Excluded This limited warranty specifically excludes the following 1 Any products or parts that have been subject to misuse neglect accident unauthorized repair improper installation or abnor mal conditions or operations 2 Any products or parts that have been transferred by the origi nal purchaser 3 Customer mis adjustment of settings contrary to the procedure described in the Microscan Systems Inc owners manual 4 Upgrading software versions at customer request unless required to meet specifications in effect at the time of purchase 5 Units returned and found to have no failure will be excluded 6 Claims for damage in transit are to be directed to the freight carrier upon receipt Any use of the product is at purchaser s own risk This limited warranty is the only warranty provided by Microscan Systems Inc regarding the product Except for the limited warranty above the product is provided as is To the maximum extent permitted by law this express warranty excludes all other warranties express or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Microscan Systems Inc Does not warrant that the functions contained in the product will meet any requirements or needs purchas
36. 15 to avoid specular reflection the return of direct non diffused light 15 n x 5 i all Bar code labe Scanner ia Pitch axis Scan line Table 1 1 Label scanner Position Note For additional tips on positioning the scanner and bar code labels see Position Scanner and Bar Code on page A 22 Code 39 is the default code type enabled If you are uncertain as to the symbology type enable all codes by clicking the Utilities menu and enabling Autodiscriminate under Code Types If using I 2 5 symbol you must set the code length See Table Interleaved 2 of 5 on page 5 9 1 10 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Step 10 Test Range for Bar Code Label 1 Position a label in front of an operational scanner 2 Click the Utilities button E 3 Right click Read Rate and select Start 4 Observe rate in terminal window on the right of the Utilities screen 5 Move your bar code label towards the scanner and away from the scanner until the decode rates drop off in each direction as shown in figure 1 3 This will give you a sense of the depth of field inner and outer ranges for your symbol s density and range Chapter 1 Quick Start 1 20 mil Code 39 Test Symbol You can also find test symbols on the back of the Microscan Marketing CD jacket The 20 mil refers to the width of the narrowest bar e g 7 5 mil 0075 or 1905 mm E Utilities File Tr
37. 2 Diccionari tdi reci 5 9 Code Brie 5 11 Code Qrin te sess aid 5 12 Autodiscriminate eseri a ik eatin and 5 13 Chapter 6 Matchcode Overview of Matchcode ccceecceeseeceeeeeeceeeeeeeseeseeeeeaeeeseeseaeseaeessaeeeeeeaees 6 3 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Using Master Labels i m riisiin aa p aaa 6 3 Chapter 7 Outputs BarCod Output ica a a a ae 7 3 Noread Messages ner tr liada 7 6 Laser On Off Status iniia patata 7 7 Beeper Status cia aia 7 8 Chapter 8 Discrete 1 0 Output Betty rere eee ree rere ttn creer reer renter peer rere terres errr ces 8 3 OUI o a A E E E EE 8 5 Chapter 9 Utilities COUNTERS aTr Aae Ea eae eevee N ET ese eee eda ek 9 4 Part Number cocino ie 9 6 Checa irte 9 7 Read M t ite AE E E ine eine tieh a ae 9 8 Device Control cta ori 9 9 Code Type iii a et 9 10 Master Label Database cscccccsseeeeseneeeeeseeesseeeeseneeseeeeeeeseneneeneeensenens 9 11 Chapter 10 Terminal Mode Terminal Window acosa iii 10 2 MacroS vistosidad 10 3 Appendices Appendix A General Specificati0NS onnocicccnnnnnnnicnncnnconcnrenrcnnrcnannnn A 2 Appendix B Electrical Specifications eccecceeceeeeeeeneeeeeeeeaeeeneeseeeeneeeaees A 5 Appendix C Mating Connector eeecceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeneeseeeesieeeeeeteatens A 6 Appendix D Connectivity with the IB 105 0 0 ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeseeeeneeeaees A 7 Appendix E Serial Configuration Commands cccesceesteeeeeeeeeeetens A 13 Append
38. 3 10 The time interval in milliseconds between individual characters trans mitted from the scanner to the host Intercharacter Delay is only used where a host cannot receive data quickly enough and there is enough time between labels to allow data to be completely transferred It is rarely used since any setting other than zero will slow down communications For example a 200 setting will result in a 1 5 second delay between each character that is trans mitted lt KB intercharacter delay gt Example To change Intercharacter Delay to 30 mS send lt K30 gt o 0 to 255 in milliseconds Zero 0 causes no delay between charac ters VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 3 Protocol Output Data Format Up to two user defined ASCII characters including control characters can be defined and added to the front or end of the data string that is sent from the scanner to the host Preamble Characters Preamble Status Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options Preamble Character s Defines a one or two character data string that can be added to the front of the decoded data Useful for identifying and controlling incoming data For example defin ing the preamble as a carriage return and a line feed causes each decoded message to be displayed of on its own line lt Kdstatus preamble character s gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled within any protocol Serial Cmd Default Options
39. 535 Divide any positive number entered by 100 to determine the time in seconds Note A minimum setting of 2 is recommended Note Timeout or Timeout or New Trigger under End of Read Cycle must be enabled for Timeout Duration to take effect Li e E E 2 O gt O Eo q 4 12 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Read Cycle Trigger Multilabel Definition Usage Multilabel allows the user to define up to 12 bar code labels that can be read in a single read cycle Multilabel is commonly used in shipping applications where a shipping label contains individual bar codes for part number quantity etc This feature allows one trigger to pick up all the labels AIAG and UCC EAN 128 are two application standards that address this need Number of Labels Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Number of Labels is the number of different labels that can be read in a single read cycle lt KLnumber of labels multilabel separator gt 1 1 to 12 D O O a O lt a 1 5 Q VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 4 13 Multilabel Multilabel Separator Definition The character that s inserted between each label scanned when Multi label is set to any number greater than 1 Usage Used to delimit or separate data fields with a user defined character ESP To select a new multilabel separator double click on Separator and select a character in the popup window
40. A 18 Default Flash Defaults to Active Memory and for Power on A 19 Default NOVRAM Defaults to Active Memory A 18 Defaulting 9 10 Defaulting Saving Initializing A 18 Device Control 9 9 Disclaimer ii Discrete I O by ESP 8 2 by serial command 8 2 E Easy Setup Program viii Easy Setup Program Multiple Platform 1 4 Electrical Specifications A 5 Emissions Specifications A 2 End of Read Cycle Mode 4 10 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 1 1 Index End of Read Cycle output 7 5 End Read Rate Test 9 8 Environmental Specifications A 2 ESP Easy Setup Program vii External Trigger Edge 4 6 4 7 External Trigger Level 4 5 External Trigger State 4 8 F FCC viii Fixed Code Length Codabar 5 7 Code 128 5 11 Code 39 5 5 Code 93 5 12 Formulas for Number of Decodes A 24 From Host 3 6 G Gain A 26 General Specifications A 2 Glossary of Terms A 34 Good Decode Reads 4 9 Good Read Match Counter 9 5 Good Read Match Counter Reset 9 5 H Hardware Required 1 2 Host Communications viii Host Connector IB 105 A 12 Host Port Parameters 2 3 IB 105 25 pin Host Connector A 12 communications A 7 connectors A 7 electrical A 7 environmental A 7 Extended Range RS 422 A 10 internal relay A 7 LAN Connector A 11 Long distance communications A 8 mechanical A 7 Multidrop configuration device A 8 Multidrop Setup Device A 10 scanner connector A 11 specifications A 7 switches A 8 IB 105 Configuration Option A 8
41. Check Sum Read Rate Device Control Laser Scanning Motor Control Dutputs Code Type Autodiscriminate Master Label Database Matchcode Master Label VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 9 Utilities Utilities by Serial Command Table 9 1 Summary of Utility Serial Commands Command Type Command Name Counters lt N gt Noread Counter lt O gt Noread Counter Reset lt T gt Trigger Counter lt U gt Trigger Counter Reset lt V gt Good Read Match Counter lt W gt Good Read Match Counter Reset lt X gt Mismatch Counter lt Y gt Mismatch Counter Reset Part Checksum lt gt Display Checksums of EPROM lt gt Display Part Number Read Rate lt Cp gt Enter Single Label Percent Rate Test lt C gt Enter Single Label Decode Rate Test lt J gt Exit Decode Rate and Percent Rate Test Device Control lt H gt Enable Laser Scanning lt I gt Disable Laser Scanning lt KE gt Motor On lt KF gt Motor Off lt Li gt Programmable Output 1 lt L2 gt Programmable Output 2 Code Types lt P gt Autodiscriminate All Codes lt Q gt Enable Code 39 Only lt R gt Enable Codabar Only lt S gt Enable I 2 5 Only Trigger lt char gt Serial Trigger Character Restore Save lt A gt Reset does not save for power on lt Ad gt Default lt An gt Restore Saved Settings lt Z gt Reset Save for pow
42. Configuration 2 RS232 to 422 485 Converter The IB 105 converts RS232 signals TXD pin 2 RXD pin 3 of the 15 pin scanner con nector to RS485 levels which are available at both the RS 485 422 LAN connector and the 25 pin RS232 host connector See tables A A 26 A A 27 A A 28 and A A 30 for pinouts In this mode the scanner must be set up for Multidrop communications Object detector IB 105 Mode switch IN Microscan cable 61 130014 03 or 61 130019 Power switch P N 99 420001 01 25 pin host port is recommended y Host or Concentrator or LAN To power supply Figure A 5 IB 105 Configuration 2 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual gt o D D 5 a D 0 Appendix D Configuration 3 Multidrop Setup Device using RS232 The IB 105 can be used to setup a VS 310 that has an on board RS422 485 option To communicate between an RS 232 host and the VS 310 the IB 105 converts the host s RS232 levels to RS422 485 levels P N 99 420001 04 IB 105 RS 422 485 Concentrator Mode switch OUT Microscan Cable 61 130024 O To power supply Figure A 6 IB 105 Configuration 3 Configuration 4 Extended Range RS232 using RS422 This configuration allows you to use two IB 105s to extend communications distance between a VS 310 and a host configured for RS232 LAN cable P N 99 420001 01 P N 99 420001 05 Appendices
43. D Multidrop User Defined User Defined Multidrop If selecting one of the options from O to 4 Point to Point Point to Point with RTS CTS Point to Point with XON XOFF Point to Point with RTS CTS and XON XOFF or Polling Mode D use the lt Kfprotocol gt format Option 5 through 7 are special cases and discussed later in this section NOUR WNE tou i we oi ue al Point to Point standard Definition Usage Serial Cmd Standard Point to Point requires no address and sends data to the host whenever it is available without any request or handshake from the host Used only with RS232 or RS422 lt KfO gt VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 3 3 T v as r Q Protocol Point to Point with XON XOFF Transmitter On Off Definition Usage Serial Cmd This option enables the host to send the XON and XOFF command as a single byte transmission command of start Q or stop S If an XOFF has been received from the host data will not be sent to the host until the host sends an XON During the XOFF phase the host is free to carry on other chores and accept data from other devices Used only with RS232 lt Kf1 gt Point to Point with RTS CTS Definition Point to Point with RTS CTS request to send clear to send is a simple hardware handshaking protocol that allows a scanner to initiate data transfers to the host Usage A scanner initiates a data transfer with an RTS req
44. Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options Allows user to define the symbol length Because I 2 5 is a continuous code it is prone to substitution errors Hence a code length must be defined and a bar code symbol must contain an even number of digits Note If a start stop or check digits are used they are not included in the code length count With I 2 5 two code lengths can be defined When using only one sym bol length in an application setting Code Length 2 to 0 zero to ensure data integrity is recommended lt Krstatus check digit status check digit output code length 1 code length 2 gt 10 2 to 64 even Since I 2 5 characters are paired code length must be set to an even number If Check Digit is enabled add 2 to your code length For example if your symbol is 10 characters plus a check digit then enable Code Length for 12 Note Typically when printing an I 2 5 label with an odd number of dig its a O will be added as the first character Code Length 2 Interleaved 2 of 5 Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options 5 10 Allows user to define a second code length for I 2 of 5 If using a second symbol a zero or any even code length from 2 to 64 may be specified If not using a second symbol set Code Length 2 to 0 to ensure data integrity lt Krstatus check digit status check digit output code length 1 code length 2 gt 6 2 to 64 even Since I 2 5 characters are p
45. IB 105 Connectors and Pinouts A 11 1B 105 interface box 1 2 A 7 Immunity A 2 Initializing resetting Commands A 21 Install ESP MP 1 4 Intercharacter Delay 3 10 Interface A 2 Interface Standards A 28 Interleaved 2 of 5 5 9 K K Commands A 14 Keystrokes ix L Label Density A 26 Label Dimensions A 26 Label Height A 24 Label Ratio A 26 Label Speed A 24 A 26 Ladder Calculation single line A 24 LAN Connector IB 105 A 11 Large Intercharacter Gap Codabar 5 7 Code 39 5 5 laser beam x Laser Light Specifications A 2 Laser On Off Status 7 7 Laser Scanning 9 9 Laser Scanning disable 9 9 LED Indicators A 4 Longitudinal Redundancy Check 3 8 LRC 3 8 1 2 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual M Macros 10 3 Master Label 9 11 Master Label Data Delete 9 11 Request 9 11 Master Label Database 9 11 Master Labels 6 4 Match Counter 9 5 Match discrete outputs 8 3 Matchcode by ESP 6 2 by serial command 6 2 Matchcode overview 6 3 Mechanical A 2 Mirror Type A 2 Mismatch Counter 9 5 Mismatch Counter Reset 9 5 Mismatch or Noread discrete outputs 8 3 Mismatch discrete outputs 8 3 Model Selection 1 5 Motor Off 9 9 Motor On 9 9 Multidrop 3 5 A 10 Multidrop Addresses A 33 Multidrop Communications A 29 Multilabel 4 13 Multilabel Separator 4 14 N Narrow Margins 5 3 New Master Pin 6 6 New Trigger 4 11 Noise Interference A 28 Noread Counter Reset 9 4 Noread Message output 7 6 Noread discrete outputs 8 3 Null Modem Cab
46. Intercharacter Gap Allows the scanner to read symbols with gaps between bar code characters that exceed three times 3x the narrow element width Laser Framing Setting scan width size by adjusting the on off duration of the laser beam Laser On Off When enabled the laser is ON only during the read cycle provided the scanner is enabled for a Serial or External trigger LED Light emitting diode Longitudinal Redundancy Check LRC An error checking routine that verifies the accuracy of transmissions Master Scanner First scanner in a daisy chain mode and linked directly to the host and in tandem to slave scanners Matchcode The ability to compare bar code labels being scanned against a master label that is stored in the memory of the scanner Embedded Menu Configuration options embedded in the scanner s erasable mem ory ESP MP Menu Easy Setup Program Multiple Platform Configuration program that runs in Windows based operating systems 95 and above A 36 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Glossary of Terms Mil One thousandths of an inch or 0 0254 mm In bar coding a measurement stan dard that identifies a bar code label by the width of its narrowest element Mismatch An event that occurs when the scanned bar code label does not match the master label that is stored in the memory of the scanner Multilabel A scanner mode which allows a scanner to read more than one bar code label in a single read cycle Multidrop
47. MICROSCAN VS 310 Scanner User s Manual P N 83 000310 Rev H ij Copyright 2002 by Microscan Systems Inc 1201 S W 7th Street Renton Washington U S A 98055 425 226 5700 FAX 425 226 8682 ISO 9001 Certification No 00 1047 All rights reserved The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and or service Microscan manufactured equipment and is not to be released reproduced or used for any other purpose without written permission of Microscan Throughout this manual trademarked names might be used Rather than put a trademark symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked name we state herein that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion and to the benefit of the trademark owner with no intention of infringement Disclaimer The information and specifications described in this manual are subject to change without notice Latest Manual Version For the latest version of this manual see the Download page on our web site at www microscan com For technical support email helpdesk microscan com VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Microscan Limited Warranty Statement and Exclusions What is Covered Microscan Systems Inc warrants to the original purchaser that products manufactured by it will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of shipment This
48. Manual 5 7 wn oO Lo je 7 LO Codabar Check Digit Type Codabar Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Modulus 16 NW 7 Allows the user to select the check digit type Codabar will use lt Kq status start amp stop match start amp stop match output large inter character gap fixed code length status fixed code length check digit type check digit output gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Modulus 16 2 NW 7 3 Both Used in the photo finishing market Used in Japanese markets Check Digit Output Codabar Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options When enabled the check digit character is sent along with the bar code data When disabled bar code data is sent without the check digit For additional security a check digit can be added to the bar code sym bol lt Kq status start amp stop match start amp stop match output large inter character gap fixed code length status fixed code length check digit type check digit output gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 5 Codes Interleaved 2 of 5 Definition Usage A dense continuous self checking numeric symbology Characters are paired together so that each character has five elements two wide and three narrow representing numbers 0 through 9 with the bars repre senting the first character and the interleaved spaces representing the second character A check d
49. NC RS422 485 RX in 6 Output 2 out Output 2 out NC from pin 14 of scanner conn from pin 14 of scanner conn 7 Ground Ground Ground 8 Output 1 out Output 1 out Output 1 out from pin from pin 7of scanner conn from pin 7of scanner conn 7 scanner conn 9 5VDC out 5VDC out 5VDC out Trigger in A 7 F Trigger in same as pin 10 same as pin 1 of trigger conn eae ine roan orengger 1 of trigger conn to pin to pin 9 of scanner connector P 9 of scanner connector Default in to pin 8 of the scanner Default in to pin 8 of the scanner Default in to the ri connector and the default switch connector and the default switch derault switch and pins of the scanner connector 12 NC NC NC 13 NC RS422 RS485 RX in NC g 14 NC RS422 RS485 TX out NC S 5 15 Output switch normally open Output switch normally open rod S up to 1watt common with pin 17 up to iwatt common with pin 17 common with pin 17 Q 16 NC RS422 RS485 RX in NC a z lt Output switch normally open Output switch normally open Output switch normally Z up to iwatt common with pin 15 up to iwatt common with pin 15 open up to 1watt common with pin 15 18 NC NC NC 19 NC RS422 RS485 TX out NC 20 NC NC NC 21 NC NC NC 22 Ground Ground Ground 23 NC NC NC 24 NC NC NC 25 RS422 DE out RS422 DE out NC a Configuration 4 to host 99 420001 05 is similar to Configuration 1 except that only pin
50. P then CR It is displayed as M on the command line and as lt CR gt in the menu when the screen is refreshed gt o D D 5 Z ra o To Define a Space as a Character Press SP twice It is displayed as a blank space in the menu when the screen is refreshed While it appears that nothing has been assigned the hex value 20 will be sent during data transmission To Select NUL as the Character Press SP then a O zero It is displayed as lt NUL gt in the menu when the screen is refreshed VS 310 Scanner User s Manual A 15 Appendix G Appendix G ASCII Table Table A 10 ASCII Table with Control Characters Dec Hex Mne Ctrl Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch 00 00 NUL 32 20 SP 64 40 96 60 d 01 01 SOH AA 33 21 65 41 A 97 61 a 02 02 STX B 34 22 66 42 B 98 62 b 03 03 ETX AC 35 23 67 43 C 99 63 C 04 04 EOT D 36 24 68 44 D 100 64 d 05 05 ENQ AE 37 25 69 45 E 101 65 e 06 06 ACK AF 38 26 amp 70 46 F 102 66 f 07 07 BEL AG 39 27 y 71 47 G 103 67 g 08 08 BS AH 40 28 72 48 H 104 68 h 09 09 HT AI 41 29 73 49 I 105 69 i 10 OA LF Aj 42 2A sE 74 4A J 106 6A j 11 0B VT K 43 2B 75 4B K 107 6B k 7 12 OC FF AL 44 2C 76 4C L 108 6C l 8 13 0D CR AM 45 2D 77 4D M 109 6D m 8 14 OE so AN 46 2E 78 4E N 110 6E n 2i 15 OF
51. VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 8 1 8 Discrete 1 0 Discrete 1 0 by ESP Menu i Outputs i Click this button to bring up the Outputs menu To change a setting double click the setting and use your curser to scroll through the options Parameters El Outputs Output 1 Parameters Output On Mismatch or No Polarity Negative Pulse Width 5 Output 2 Parameters Dutput On Mismatch or No Polarity Negative Pulse Width 5 Discrete 1 0 by Serial Command Command Title cmds Format Output 1 Kv lt Kvoutput on polarity pulse width gt Output 2 Kw lt Kwoutput on polarity pulse width gt 8 2 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Output Definition Usage Output On Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Chapter 8 Discrete 1 0 1 Sets the discrete output functions for specific user selected conditions This option provides switching to host software to control external devices such as PLCs and relays It is useful for routing and sorting and to prevent mis packaging and mis routing Allows the user to set the conditions under which an output or out puts will be activated lt Kvoutput on polarity pulse width gt Noread O Mismatch Or Noread 1 Match or good read 2 Mismatch 3 Noread Note If Output On is set to Mismatch Or Noread Match or Mismatch a transi tion switching will not occur unless Matchcode Type is enabled and a master la
52. VS 310 Scanner User s Manual A 35 Appendices Appendix O Host Port The pins or connections on a scanner or other device that physically con nect with a host and using the RS232 RS422 or RS485 standards pass data and serial commands from one device to another Initialize Implement serial configuration commands into the scanner s active mem ory Input A channel or communications line Decoded data or a discrete signal that is received by a device See Output Intercharacter Delay The time interval in milliseconds between individual charac ters transmitted from the scanner to the host Intercharacter Gap The extra space between the last element of one character and the first element of the adjacent character of a specific bar code symbol IrDA Infrared Data Association which promotes interoperable infrared data intercon nection standards Label Height Regardless of orientation the measurement taken along the length of a label s individual bars Label Length Regardless of orientation the measurement taken across the label s bars from one end to the other including the quiet zone Label Speed LS is the distance per second that a label moves as it travels through the scan lines Label Transitions The transition of bars and spaces on a label used to detect the presence of a label on an object Ladder Label Orientation A bar code label in which the bars are parallel to the label s direction of travel Large
53. Zp gt Initialize Y Active Memory and Factory Settings User Saved NOVRAM ROM Defaults Right click in the configuration window and select Advanced Send and Save Including Factory A 20 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Initializing Defaulting Saving Initializing Initializing is a part of all save and default functions It is also used as a follow on to implement serial configuration commands into active memory e Initializes serial configuration commands in active memory and resets counters to zero e Does not save settings to NOVRAM By Serial Command Send lt A gt after a serial configuration command or a string of serial configuration commands for example lt Kd1 gt lt A gt By ESP lt A gt Initialize i Active Memory User Saved NOVRAM ROM Defaults Right click in the configuration window and select Save to Scanner Send No Save This will initialize all serial configuration changes that have been made in the current ESP session Loss of Communications Making changes to communications with the host such as Baud Rate Parity Stop Bits LRC etc without corresponding changes in linked device s can result in the loss of menu access through If this should occur you should restore the scanner s defaults VS 310 Scanner User s Manual gt o 7 D 5 ra o A 21
54. accuracy of transmissions It is the exclusive OR of all characters following the STX start of text up to and including the ETX end of text What this means is that the binary representation of all the characters in a transmissions are cumu latively added in a column and each resulting odd integer is assigned a 1 and each even integer a 0 two 1s 0 two Os 0 a 1 anda 0 1 The extra LRC character is then appended to the transmission and the receiver usually the host performs the same addition and compares the results Used when extra data integrity is required lt Kcstatus gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 3 Protocol Response Timeout Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options Time the scanner will wait before timing out if ACK NAK and ETX are enabled and a host response is expected Only used when a response is required from the host While in Multi drop if the scanner does not receive an ACK or NAK from the host after sending polled data it will act on a fault The scanner can be set to wait indefinitely by setting Response Timeout to zero lt KAresponse timeout gt 4 x 10 40 mS O to 255 A zero 0 setting causes an indefinite wait T a fe na e 2 2 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 3 9 3 Protocol Intercharacter Delay Intercharacter Delay Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options
55. ad Cycle is set to Timeout and the label doesn t change the scanner will repeat the output at the end of each timeout period For example if Timeout is set to one second the scanner sends the label data immediately and repeats the output at intervals of one sec ond for as long as the label continues to be scanned If End Of Read Cycle is set to New Trigger the scanner will send the current label data immediately but send it only once A new label appearing in the scanner s range will be read and sent immediately pro vided it is not identical to the previous label read Continuous Read 1 Output can be useful in applications where it is not feasible to use a trigger and all succeeding labels contain different information It is also effective in applications where the objects are hand presented lt Kg1 gt Caution In automated environments Continuous Read 1 Output is not recom mended because there is no one to verify that a label was missed Note If Trigger is set to Continuous Read 1 Output Number of Labels will default back to 1 if set to any number greater than 1 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Read Cycle Trigger External Trigger Level Definition External Trigger Level allows the read cycle active state to begin when a trigger change of state from an external sensing device is received The read cycle endures until the object moves out of the sen sor range and the active trigger state changes again
56. after each noread Note Beeper will also sound if any of the following occur e the scanner is defaulted e a send save command from ESP or an Exit command from any embedded menu e a lt Z gt lt Zp gt lt Zd gt or lt K 1 gt command is sent Can be used as an audible verification that either a good read or a noread has occurred lt Kustatus gt On Good 0 Disabled 1 On Good 2 On Noread These commands are useful in removing any doubt about the scanner s acceptance and response to host configuration commands For example if the current preamble is SOM and lt Kd1 START gt is entered the scanner will echo back lt Kd1 SOM gt since the attempted entry START exceeds the four character limit for that command Therefore it is rejected and the existing SOM message is echoed back and remains the preamble message VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter Discrete 1 0 8 Chapter Contents Output 1 SITOU i ae E E a Qeaelaeceedegeweasdab tances 8 5 This section includes instructions for setting up conditions for changing input output electrical transitions for control of internal and external devices A discrete I O in out signal is an electrical transition from one voltage level to another so that digital switching can occur Note The characters NULL lt gt and can only be entered through embedded menus not through ESP or serial commands s N 2 1 p 1 i
57. aired code length must be set to an even number If Check Digit is enabled add 2 to your code length For example if your symbol is 10 characters plus a check digit then enable Code Length for 12 Note Typically when printing an I 2 5 label with an odd number of dig its a O will be added as the first character VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 5 Codes Code 128 Definition Usage A very dense alphanumeric symbology It encodes all 128 ASCII char acters it is continuous has variable length and uses multiple element widths measured edge to edge Code 128 is a smaller code useful in applications with tight spots and high security needs Code 128 Status Serial Cmd Default Options lt Ktstatus fixed code length status fixed code length gt Disabled O Disabled 1 Enabled Fixed Code Length Status Code 128 Definition Serial Cmd Default Options When enabled the scanner will check the label length against the code length field If disabled any length would be considered a valid label lt Ktstatus fixed code length status fixed code length gt Disabled O Disabled 1 Enabled Fixed Code Length Code 128 Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options It specifies the exact number of characters that the scanner will recog nize this does not include start and stop and check digit characters The scanner ignores any code not having the specified length Fixed Code Len
58. ansfer Counters Part Number Check Sum E 5 Device Control Code Type ES St op Clear Output Percent Decodes Sec To end test right click Read Rate and select the Stop button Note If the scanner is in the default Continuous Read mode it will read and beep repeatedly as long as a readable label remains in the read range and the read cycle configuration has not changed Note See Formulas for Number of Decodes on page A 24 for additional information on scan width and depth of field Field DOF g oe e gt ee ONE Ea i Figure 1 3 Depth of Field If using an I 2 5 label verify that the number of characters in the label being scanned matches the code length enabled for the I 2 5 code type default is 10 and 6 See Interleaved 2 of 5 on page 5 9 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 1 11 Step 11 Make Changes to Configuration and Save To make changes to a configuration setting 1 Double click the setting for example End of Read Cycle 1 Quick Start Parameters E Read Cycle Triggering El Triggering Trigger Mode Continuous Read 1 Output Filter Time 78 E End of Read Cycle Mode a Timeout Timeout Serial Character ee UI ii Trigger External Trigger Timeout and New Trigg Good Decode Reads 1 2 Place your pointer in the selection box scroll down to the setting of your choice and left click on the setting
59. applications where the host needs serial verification that a label has not been read and especially useful in new print verification Noread Status Serial Cmd lt Kkstatus message gt Default Enabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Noread Message Definition Any combination of ASCII characters can be defined as the noread message Serial Cmd lt Kkstatus message gt Default NOREAD Note Noread Message will only be transmitted if Bar Code Output page 7 3 is set to Match Mismatch or Good Read Noread Message can be set to any ASCII characters except NULL lt gt and comma Le Q ad 9 N 7 6 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 7 Outputs Laser On Off Status Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options When enabled the laser is ON only during the read cycle When dis abled the laser operates continuously Laser On Off extends the life of the laser It is useful where there are significant time gaps between symbols It also provides visual confir mation of a read cycle duration and minimizes laser exposure to people lt KClaser on off status gt Disabled O Disabled 1 Enabled E o r 3 B VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 7 7 Le Q ad 9 N Beeper Status Beeper Status Definition Usage Status Serial Cmd Default Options Definition Usage A beep is emitted either after each good read of a bar code label or
60. arity Negative Pulse Width 5 Beeper Status On Good Beeper Speed Fast Bar Code Output Status Good Read To change a setting When to Output As Soon As Possible double click the set ting and use your Laser ON OFF Disabled curser to scroll through Noread Message the options gt Status Enabled Message Output NOREAD VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 7 Outputs Bar Code Output Note Bar Code Output relates to data and should not to be confused with Discrete Outputs listed in the Chapter 8 Discrete I 0 which describe output states and functions Bar Code Output Status Definition Defines the conditions under which decoded bar code labels are trans mitted to the host Usage Useful when the host needs bar code data only under certain conditions Serial Cmd lt Kloutput status when to output gt Default Good Read Options O Disabled 1 Match 2 Mismatch 3 Good Read Note Bar Code Output Status if set to Match or Mismatch will not take effect unless Matchcode Type is enabled and a master label is loaded into memory N Disabled b Definition When set to Disabled the scanner will not transmit any data that is generated during a read cycle bar codes noreads etc E Usage It is useful when an application only needs to use the discrete outputs a and can allow the scanner to do the decision making When Disabled the host does not need the bar code data and the communication lines are us
61. bel is loaded into memory Mismatch or Noread Definition Match Definition Mismatch Definition Noread Definition Activates discrete output when the bar code data does not match that of the master label or the bar code has not been decoded before the end of the read cycle Activates a discrete output when the bar code data matches the master label Note If you want to output for a good read and Matchcode is not enabled you can enable any output for Match Te N 2 O p D i Activates a discrete output whenever the bar code data does not match that of the master label Activates a discrete output whenever the bar code data is not decoded before the end of the read cycle VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 8 3 e 7 ps O ed q e Output 1 Polarity Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Sets the polarity of the discrete output lt Kvoutput on polarity pulse width gt Negative 0 Negative 1 Positive Pulse Width 8 4 Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Sets the time in 10 mS increments that the discrete output remains active lt Kvoutput on polarity pulse width gt 5 05 seconds Corresponds to 50 mS displayed in the menu 1 to 255 0 01 to 2 55 seconds Divide the number entered on the command line by 100 for time in seconds VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 8 Discrete 1 0 Output 2 Serial Cmd lt Kwoutpu
62. ber of triggers since the last reset Trigger Counter Reset Sending lt U gt sets the trigger counter to 00000 9 4 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 9 Utilities Good Read Match Counter Sending lt V gt displays the total number of good reads matching the master label or if Master Label is not enabled the number of good reads since the last reset This counter is always enabled but will only work as a match count when Master Label is enabled If Master Label is not enabled this counter records the number of good reads This count can be requested at any time Good Read Match Counter Reset Sending lt W gt sets the Match Counter to 00000 Mismatch Counter With Matchcode enabled sending lt X gt displays the number of decoded labels since the last reset that do not match the master label Mismatch Counter Reset Sending lt Y gt sets the Mismatch Counter to zero VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 9 5 Part Number Part Number You can send a request to the scanner for associated part numbers By ESP You can access Part Numbers from the Utilities menu Right click Part Number and select Request to see the associated part number By Serial Command Upon sending lt gt the scanner returns software part numbers for application code 9 6 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 9 Utilities Checksum A Checksum verifies a scanner s firmware By ESP You can access Checksum from the Utilitie
63. cables are connected BEFORE applying power 2 Always power down BEFORE disconnecting any cables 1 Since 5 VDC power supply is included in the single cabling assembly the scanner cable should not exceed 3 feet RS232 cabling from the 15 pin connector to the host can be up to 47 feet provided it does not include 5 VDC input 2 If using your own null modem RS232 host cable be certain that the host s TxD connects to the scanner s RxD and the scanner s TxD connects to the host s RxD VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 1 3 Step 3 Install ESP MP ESP MP is short for Easy Setup Program Multi Platform 15 n x 5 i all 1 Insert your Microscan CD into your computer s CD drive 2 Launch Setup exe under ESP_Software Multi_Platform and follow the prompts t If downloading from the web a Go to http www microscan com esp b Enter company information c Select ESP MP and download to your computer hard drive d Extract ESP MP WinZip files to a directory of your choice 3 Note where your ESP exe file is stored on your hard drive At the end of the install process you should see the following icon on your desktop ESP E 4 Click the ESP MP icon to start the program 1 Contact your sales representative 1 4 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 1 Quick Start Step 4 Select Scanner Model When you start the program the following dialog box will appear Model Select A Model e
64. can be determined by turning the equip ment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For connection to a UL Listed direct plug in power unit marked Class II and rated at 5 VDC at 200 mA European models must use a similarly rated Class I or Class II power supply that is certified to comply with standard for safety EN 60950 AN WARNI NG Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light radiation exposure E WARNING FIS There are no user serviceable parts in the scanner Opening the scan ner voids the Microscan Systems warranty and could expose the user to laser diode power of up to 5 mW YO WARNING HE The laser beam can be harmful to eyesight Avoid eye contact with the laser beam Never point the beam at other people or in a direction where people may be passing x VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter Quick Start l Chapter Contents Step 1 Hardware Required ccccceceeesecceeeeseeeeaeeeeseeneaeeeeseenaeeeeeneeea 1 2 Step 2 Connect the System
65. ct ee be E 6 You should see the CONNECTED message in green at the bottom of the window along with the scanner s Ball fever y Multidrop address CONNECTED Multidrop 01 Advanced lt lt 7 Do Retrieve Scanner Settings to upload scanner s configuration If upload fails return to the Serial Communication Parameters dialog and make the corrections 8 Follow the same procedure for connecting other scanners to your multidrop network Note For more information see your scanner user s manual or Microscan s MS 5000 Multidrop Concentrator User s Manual 83 005000 Force Connection Y A 30 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Multidrop Communications Polling Sequence Data that is transmitted to the host bar code data noread messages counters etc via concentrators is solicited by poll requests from the host The polling sequence example by poll address 1E ASCII hex value for Scanner 02 and a REQ request The scanner responds by first transmitting its own address 1E followed by a STX start of text character and then the data Next it transmits an ETX end of text character and an LRC longitudinal redundancy check character If the concentrator or controller receives the data from the scanner and is able to vali date it with an LRC calculation it responds with an ACK acknowledgment If the scan ner in turn receives the ACK the scanner ends this exchange with a RES reset Start of Sequence End of
66. d RS485 multidrop RS232 RS232 defines an interface between two devices such as for example the scanner and host It differs from the other interfaces by dedicating individual pins to specific functions and by requiring both devices to share a common ground line Since both device chassis are connected to a common ground a ground loop potential and the possibility of noise interference exists Therefore cable lengths are limited to a maxi mum of 50 feet 19 7m Despite being the most limited this interface is used fre quently because of the large installed base of RS232 equipment RS422 RS422 unlike RS232 measures signals deferentially that is the receiver looks at the potentials between the two receive or transmit wires rather than the potential between signal and ground As a result cables if shielded can be up to 4000 feet 1219m in length Like RS232 RS422 communication is designed for only two devices on a single line and must have a common ground It can be used wherever RS232 is used RS485 RS485 like RS422 can transmit up to 4000 feet 1219 m using differential voltages but unlike RS422 its transmitters are turned off until a request for data is received from the host RS485 is used exclusively in multidrop protocol A 28 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Multidrop Communications Appendix N Multidrop Communications This appendix describes the rules for setting up a concentrator or controller to co
67. d Save Your scanner is now in multidrop From here on you will need to use the concen trator to relay commands and data between the scanner or scanners and the host Next go to Connect to Scanner via the Concentrator on page A 30 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual A 29 Appendix N Connect to Scanner via the Concentrator You will need a multidrop concentrator and the required power supplies and cabling to communicate with your scanner s 1 From the Communications drop down menu select Configure Multidrop to bring up the Multi drop Settings dialog IF Mukicrop Used 2 If necessary change the default address to match the address of your multidropped scanner and Address 01 z ex R F click OK If the host serial port is not connected in ESP you I Second Multidrop Concentrator Used will see the following popup message ESP is not currently connected to the multidrop concentra Address 01 z ex cr s tor Do you wish to establish a connection now 3 Click Yes You will see a Serial Communication Parameters dialog as shown on the next page Notice that the Force Connection option is checked Do not change this 4 Select the concentrator s host port communications Y tinos S When you click Connect you will be connecting to Com Port com z your concentrator which can then relay commands to a the scanner whose address was set in the Multidrop BaudRate eeo Z Settings dialog Data Bits seven y 5 Click Conne
68. dabar only lt S gt Enable I 2 5 only VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 5 13 Autodiscriminate Y oO Lo je T ie 5 14 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter Matchcode 6 T D O y O fo o o Chapter Contents Overview Of Matchcode cccccccccccccnnnininananonannconononnonononononononononcnnnnnnnnnnns 6 3 Usin Master Labels issii eii eea a ae R A 6 3 MaC Od da 6 4 This section explains the matchcode output functions and the master label database setup VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 6 1 Matchcode by ESP Read Cycle Click this button to bring up the Read 6 Matchcode E Read Cycle Triggering Read Cycle Cycle menu l Triggering Serial Trigger SP To change a setting External Trigger Positive double click the setting Good Decode Reads 1 and use your curser to Multilabel scroll through the F options Matchcode Disabled y i Disabled Enabled Matchcode by Serial Command Command Title cmds Format Matchcode Enable Kn lt Knstatus gt Utility Commands Format Set Matchcode Type to Enabled lt E gt Set Matchcode Type to Disabled lt F gt Enter data as master label 1 lt data gt Scan in next label as Master Label lt G gt Request master label 1 lt gt Delete master label 1 lt gt 6 2 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 6 Matchcode Overview of Matchcode
69. de External Edge Allows a read cycle to be initiated by a trigger signal from an object detector when it detects the appearance of an object rising edge The read cycle ends with a good read a timeout or a new trigger External Level Allows a read cycle to be initiated by a trigger signal from an object detector The read cycle ends when the object moves out of the detector s range Falling Edge A change of state to inactive associated with a level trigger in which the scanner stops searching for bar code symbols See Rising Edge Fixed Code Length Increases data integrity by ensuring that only one label length will be accepted Flash Memory Memory that can be changed by downloading new code Focal Length The distance measured from the scanner to the center of the depth of field or focal point Focus The point at which the tip of the scan beam is at its narrowest Frame The total area scanned in an image sensor Full Duplex Auxiliary port data is sent directly to the host but not displayed on the auxiliary port screen Gain Optimal signal strength Good Read A decode The successful scanning and decoding of the information encoded in a bar code label Half Duplex Auxiliary port data is sent directly to the host and displayed on the aux iliary port screen Host A computer PLC or other device that is used to execute commands and pro cess data and discrete signals gt o D ra 0
70. dog Timer A security device that detects system crashes and attempts to reset the scanner Watchdog Reset A reset that is forced whenever the software locks up Wild Card User defined character entered into a master label to permit matches with variable characters gt o D 5 ra 0 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual A 39 Appendices Appendix O A 40 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual A About This Manual vii Approvals ix As Soon As Possible output 7 4 ASCII Table including control characters A 16 Auto Connect 1 7 Autodiscriminate Code Types 5 13 B B 105 Connectors A 8 Bar Code Symbologies A 2 Baud Rate host port 2 3 Beeper A 4 Breakout Device A 9 IB 105 A 9 BSMI ix C Caution Summary x CDRH ix CE Compliance viii Check Digit Codabar 5 8 Code 39 5 4 12 of 5 5 9 Checksum 9 7 Codabar 5 6 Code 128 5 11 Code 39 5 4 Code Length 12 of 5 5 10 Code Type 9 10 Code Types by serial command 5 2 Code Types by ESP 5 2 COM1 1 6 Communication Protocol Commands A 17 Index Communications 2 1 by ESP 2 2 by serial command 2 2 Communications Port 1 6 Communications loss of A 21 Communications Specifications A 2 Compare Scanner Settings 1 9 Connect 1 7 Continuous Read 4 3 Continuous Read 1 Output 4 4 Control Characters A 15 Converter RS 232 to 422 485 A 9 Counters 9 4 cUL viii D Data Bits host port 2 3 Decode Rate A 23 A 24 Decodes Second Test 9 8 Default Commands
71. dows 95 or higher includ ing Windows NT e A null modem configuration cable 3 P N 61 300026 01 e An IB 105 interface box P N 99 420001 01 4 e A scanner to interface cable such as Microscan s P N 61 130019 03 5 e A power supply 6 P N 97 100002 01 120V or P N 97 100002 02 240V Caution If using your own power supply be certain that it is wired correctly and sup plies voltage is 5VDC Incorrect wiring or voltage can cause software or equipment failures Note An optional object detector P N 99 4400021 03 7 is shown here TASS SN NSS SSS TS SS SS SSS SS SSS YAS SSS SSS SS SE CS A E TSS E SSS SSN SSS TET YY yyy yyy yn Figure 1 1 Hardware Configuration 1 2 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 1 Quick Start Step 2 Connect the System 1 Connect the scanner to the 15 pin connector of the IB 105 interface box using custom cable or Microscan s P N 61 130019 03 0000000000060 O 9050000000000 MODE POWER SWITCH RS 485 422 25 Figure 1 2 IB 105 showing Host 25 pin Connector 2 Connect the IB 105 s RS232 25 pin connector to the host computer Refer to tables in IB 105 Connectors and Pinouts on page A 11 for pin connec tions 3 Connect the power supply to the IB 105 s POWER connector 4 Power up the system Caution 1 Be sure all
72. ds during the read cycle then a noread will be sent Note Higher settings will decrease throughput speed This is a very useful feature to increase reliability of reads for symbolo gies that do not have internal error checking such as Pharmacode lt Km decodes before output gt 1 1 to 31 Note When setting up be sure to determine if the scanner s scan rate is capable of scanning your longest label the required number of times D g o O lt o D Q VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 4 9 Read Cycle Read Cycle Note When to Output must be set to End of Read Cycle before this command can be active See Beeper Status on page 7 8 Definition The read cycle is the time during which the scanner will attempt to read and decode a bar code symbol At the end of a read cycle the scanner stops reading labels and sends the label data or noread message to the host End of Read Cycle Mode Definition A read cycle can be terminated by a new trigger a timeout or a combi nation of both ESP Double click on End of Read Cycle Mode and make a selection Te TN rere Parameters E Read Cycle Triggering 1 New Trigger 2 Timeout amp New Trigger Read Cycle Mode Timeout Timeout 100 Triggering Serial Trigger GS External Trigger Positive Good Decode Reads 1 Multilabel Matchcode Disabled E amp S 5 Serial Cmd lt Khend of read cycle timeout duration gt a Defa
73. e Definition Allows the user to enable Matchcode Note First set Triggering Mode to External or Serial ESP Read Cycle Triggering H Read Cycle Triggering Serial Trigger SP External Trigger Positive Good Decode Reads 1 E Multilabel E Disabled Serial Cmd lt Knmatchcode status gt Default Disabled Options O Disabled 1 Enabled Disabled Has no effect on operations Enabled Instructs the scanner to compare labels or portions of labels with the master label You can access Master Label operations from the Utilities menu 6 4 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 6 Matchcode Enter Master Label Data Definition This command allows the user to enter text as the master label ESP 1 Open the Utilities menu and double click on Master Label 2 Enter text in the text block right click and select Send or Send Save Serial Cmd lt data gt Serial Cmd Send lt G gt to store the next label decoded as the master label o Request Master Label Data gt D Definition Returns the current master label data ES ESP Click the Utilities button E to access the master label S a Utilities Master Label Database Matchcode Enabled Right click here and select Request ESP 1 Open the Utilities menu and right click on Master Label 2 Select Request to display the current master label Serial Cmd Send lt gt to request the current master label De
74. e Ultra compact size Mechanical Depth 2 15 54 6mm Width 2 61 66 3mm Height 70 17 8 mm Weight 3 oz 859 Environmental Enclosure rating IP54 Humidity Up to 90 non condensing Emissions and Immunity Radiated and conducted emissions of ITE equipment EN 55022 98 Class B Laser Light Semiconductor visible laser diode Safety class CDRH Class II Scanning Parameters Scanning mirror type Rotating 10 faceted Scan rate 60 scans per second low density 100 scans per second high density Scan width angle Typically 60 Pitch 50 max Skew 40 max Label contrast 25 min absolute dark to light differential at 670nm wavelength Communication RS232 RS422 485 Code Types Standard offering Code 128 Code 39 Code 93 Codabar Interleaved 2 of 5 Laser beam Front 0 70 height 17 8 mm 0 3 i Bottom L 0 42 0 84 10 7 mm 21 3 mm 1 10 Top Figure A 1 VS 310 Dimensions VS 310 Scanner User s Manual General Specifications FIS Options FIS Communications Density Ma 009 RS232 Low Single Line 010 RS232 Low Raster 011 RS232 High Single Line 012 RS232 High Raster 013 RS422 485 Low Single Line 014 RS422 485 Low Raster 015 RS422 485 High Single Line 016 RS422 485 High Raster Read Ranges Table A 1 Read Range and Scan Width Data
75. e certain that the MODE switch on the IB 105 is set to the out position VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 1 7 1 Quick Start Step 7 Retrieve Scanner Settings Unless you have unchecked the default Upload After Autoconnect under Options all values of the scanner will be loaded automatically and displayed under ESP Val ues If Upload After Autoconnect is not checked the scanner values will not be loaded and ESP communications values will remain displayed under the heading ESP Val ues Tip Before doing Retrieve Scanner Settings you may want to preserve your current ESP settings to your computer as an ESP file by selecting Save or Save As in the File menu At any time you can retrieve ALL scanner values by 1 Right clicking anywhere in the configuration window and 2 Selecting Retrieve Scanner Settings You can also retrieve settings by clicking on the Send Receive button 4 Save to Scanner 5 ate Default Current Menu Settings en ecv Default All ESP Settings This is useful if you want to e Copy upload the scanner s settings and save them as a computer file for later retrieval e Ensure that whenever you save ESP settings to the scanner you are not saving any unwanted changes that you or someone else had made previously in ESP By first doing Retrieve Scanner Settings you eliminate that possibility 1 8 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 1 Quick Start Step 8 Compare Scanner Settin
76. eceive If the number of decodes you derive from one of these calculations is less than the minimum for your application plug in the minimum number of decodes 5 and solve for another parameter that might be changed such as label speed or scans per sec ond Note While the formulas given here solve for the predicted number of decodes you may also use the formulas to solve for other parameters that might be changed such as label speed label length etc Single Line Ladder Calculation Direction of label travel For single scan line ladder scanning use the following for gt mula E Scan Line LH 1 E x DR 3 NS number of decodes LH Label Height ladder formula only is a measurement of the height of individual bars LS Label Speed is the distance per second that a bar code moves through the scan Figure A 10 Ladder DR Decode Rate is the number of decodes per second that a given bar code receives as derived from a stationary scan test in Test Decode Rate on page A 23 Example Appendices LH 1 inch LS 10 inches per second SR 100 scans per second x 100 3 7 complete scans 1 The 3 component in the formula is included to allow for AGC acquisition an incomplete first scan and an incomplete last scan This applies only if the number inside the parentheses equals 4 or more If the number equals 3 then only subtract 2 to derive 1 good scan A 24 VS 310 Scanner User
77. ed only for setup and status checks Match Definition When set to Match the scanner transmits bar code data whenever a bar code matches a master label However if Matchcode Type is Dis abled it transmits on any good read Note A noread can still be transmitted if Enabled Usage Match is used in an application that requires specific bar code informa tion and needs to sort route or verify based on matching the specific bar code data VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 7 3 Le Q ad 9 N Bar Code Output Mismatch Definition Usage Good Read Definition Usage With Mismatch enabled the scanner transmits bar code data when ever the bar code data information does NOT match the master label Note A noread can still be transmitted if enabled Mismatch is typically used as a flag within the host system to prevent an item from being routed in the wrong container With Good Read enabled the scanner transmits bar code data on any good read regardless of Matchcode Type setting Note A noread can still be transmitted if enabled Good Read is used when an application requires all bar code data to be transmitted It s typically used in tracking applications in which each object is uniquely identified When to Output Bar Code Data Definition Serial Cmd Default Options This command allows the user to choose when bar code data can be sent to the host lt Kloutput status when to out
78. eeneeeseeeeeeeneeeeeneeesenaeereneeees 10 2 Figure A 1 VS 310 Dimensions ecceeceeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeteaeeeeeesnaeeeaeeeeeeeaees A 2 Figure A 1 VS 310 Scanner to IB 105 Cable Connector eeeeeeeeeees A 5 Figure A 2 Front of IB21 05 cool A 7 Figure A 3 Back of 1B 10D tocata as A 7 Figure A 4 IB 105 Configuration 10 ecceeeeeeeeseeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeeeetaes A 9 Figure A 5 IB 105 Configuration 2 ecceeceesceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeseeeeeaeesseeeeaee A 9 Figure A 6 IB 105 Configuration 3 oo eeeeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteaeeeeeenneee A 10 Figure A 7 IB 105 Configuration 4 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeeneee A 10 Figure A 8 IB 105 to Host Null Modem Cable ceeeceeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeteees A 11 Figure A 9 Scanner Symbol Position 2 0 eeeceeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeteeeteeeeeeeeeneens A 22 Figure A 10 Ladder acotar A 24 Figure A 11 Picket Fence ccescsseeseeeeseeceneseeseeseeenesseeneneeeesnenenennenees A 25 Figure A 12 Angled Picket Fence c ooooocccnnccccnocccononccnancnonanononananonannnnnnnnnnnns A 25 Figure A 13 Polling Sequence 00 eeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeneeteeeeeaeeteeteaeeeeeeteeeed A 31 Figure A 14 Polling Sequence 00 eeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeee tees teeeeeaeeteeteaeeeeeteeten A 32 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual List of Tables Table 1 1 Label scanner Position 0 ee eeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeneeeteneeeeeas 1 10 Table 9 1 Summary of Utility Serial Commands ceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetee
79. end the read cycle The read cycle ends with a good read output or depending on End of Read Cycle setting a timeout or new trigger occurs Usage This mode is highly recommended in any application where conveying speed is constant or if spacing object size or timeouts are consistent Initiate Read Cycle ko Object 1 moving in front of the detector Active EN p gt beam causes a change in the trigger state Ea initiating the read cycle Object __ Associated waveforms assume detector External Trigger State is set to Active On Initiate Second Read Cycle gt Object 2 moving in front of the detector beam causes another change in the trigger Active ko state This signal initiates a new read cycle s and ends the previous read cycle unless pera Timeout is enabled and a good read or tim 0 eout has not occurred Figure 4 2 Trigger Edge Serial Cmd lt Kg3 gt Important Level and Edge apply to the active logic state Active Off Iorf or Active On Ion that exists while the object is in a read cycle between the rising edge and falling edge Rising edge is the trigger signal associated with the appearance of an object Falling edge is the trigger signal associated with the subsequent disap pearance of the object Li e a O gt O Eo q 4 6 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Serial Data Chapter 4 Read Cycle Trigger Definition Usage Seria
80. er may have or that the product will operate error free or in an uninterrupted fashion or that any defects or errors in the product will be corrected or that the product is compatible with any particular machinery Limitation of Liability In no event shall Microscan Systems Inc be liable to you or any third party for any special inci dental or consequential damages including without limitation indirect special punitive or exemplary damages for loss of business loss of profits business interruption or loss of business information whether in contract tort or otherwise even if Microscan Systems Inc has been advised of the possibility of such damages Microscan Systems Inc s aggregate liability with respect to its obligations under this warranty or otherwise with respect to the product and docu mentation or otherwise shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the product and documen tation Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam ages or limitations on an implied warranty so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state VS 310 Scanner User s Manual iii iv Table of Contents Chapter 1 Quick Start Step 1 Hardware Required oooocincccncconocicocononccnoncconcnonnnonnnnnno non ncnnc nana ncnnnanns 1 2 Step 2 Connect the SysteM ooocoocci
81. er on lt Zp gt Save Factory Settings lt Zd gt Save Restore Factory Defaults Master Label lt E gt Enable Master Label lt F gt Disable Master Label lt G gt Store next label scanned as the master label lt data gt Enter label data as master label lt gt Request master label information lt gt Delete Master Label VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 9 3 Counters Counters Counter commands can be a numeric value from 00000 to 65 535 After reaching the maximum numeric limit of 65 535 the counter will automatically roll over and start counting again at 00000 To obtain the cumulative total of counts after the roll over has occurred add 65 536 per each roll over the scanner does not keep track of the number of roll overs to the current count Note All counter values will be lost if power is recycled to the scanner or the scanner receives a reset or save command By ESP You can access Counters from the Utilities menu Right click the appropriate counter option and select Request to display count or Clear to set counter to zero Or right click on Counters and select Request All El Counters Noread Good Read Match Request Mismatch Clear By Serial Command Noread Counter Sending lt N gt displays the total number of noreads that have occurred since the last reset Noread Counter Reset Sending lt O gt sets Noread Counter to 00000 Trigger Counter Sending lt T gt displays the total num
82. erial Cmd Default Options 3 12 lt Kestatus postamble character s gt AM2J Corresponds to carriage return line feed null null as displayed in the menu Up to two user defined ASCII character including control characters Within a Serial Command To enter control characters within a serial command hold down the control key while typing the desired character Example lt Ki CNTL m CNTL j gt to enter 4M3J Within an Embedded Menu Control characters entered on the command line are displayed in the menu as mnemonic characters such as lt CR gt lt LF gt lt NUL gt lt NUL gt To enter a control character from within an embedded menu first type in a space with the space key This has the effect of allowing the con trol key to be recognized as a part of the control character Next hold down the control key while typing the desired character Example Space CNTL m Space CNTL j to enter M J VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter Read Cycle Trigger 4 Chapter Contents aiako e 10il olol eeeerereer ery rere iia can reaper ererrereererrerrer rer cre E 4 3 Serial HOGS a iii a ae 4 8 Read Cycle cesta dial e geet 4 10 Multilabel cucuta io asadas 4 13 Read cycles and triggering modes are at the heart of bar code scanning After you ve established communications and completed basic read rate testing you will need to address the spatial and timing parameters associated with your application In a typi cal operation
83. es most code types lt Q gt Enable Code 39 only lt R gt Enable Codabar only lt S gt Enable I 2 5 only 9 10 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 9 Utilities Master Label Database Note You must set Matchcode Type first before master labels can take effect See Matchcode on page 6 4 You can access Master Label operations from the Utilities menu Enter Master Label Data Definition ESP Serial Cmd This command allows the user to enter text as the master label 1 Open the Utilities menu and double Master Label Database click on Master Matchcode Type Disabled Label New Master Pin Disabled 2 Enter text in the text Master Label Request block right click and Send select Send or Send Godan Save Delete lt data gt Enter the data in place of the x s Request Master Label Data Definition ESP Serial Cmd This command will display the current master label data 1 Open the Utilities menu and right click on Master Label 2 Select Request to display the current master label Sending lt gt will display the current master label Delete Master Label Data Definition ESP Serial Cmd This command will delete the current master label data 1 Open the Utilities menu and double click on Master Label 2 Delete text in the text block right click and select Send of Send Save Sending lt gt will delete the master label VS 310 Scanner User
84. etting up installing and configuring the VS 310 scanner The chapters are presented in the order in which a scanner might be setup and made ready for industrial operation Chapter 1 Quick Start provides overall step by step instructions for getting your scanner operational with specific go to references to other chapters and appendices The appendices include specifications reference tables of serial commands ASCII characters multidrop setup and addresses as well as other useful information relat ing to bar coding and electrical and mechanical setups for the scanner VS 310 Scanner User s Manual vii Host Communications There are two ways the scanner communicates with a host 1 Microscan s Windows based ESP MP Easy Setup Program Multi Platform the preferred method which offers point and click ease of use and visual responses to user adjustments 2 Serial commands such as lt Kr1 gt can be sent from a terminal program They can also be sent from the Terminal or Utility window within ESP MP Keystrokes Serial commands selections inside instructions and menu defaults are highlighted in red bold Cross references are highlighted in blue Web links and outside references are highlighted in blue bold italics References to menu topics are highlighted in Bold Initial Caps References to topic headings within this manual or other docu ments are enclosed in quotation marks Approvals This equipment is in
85. f IB 105 Environmental Operating Temperature O to 50 C Humidity 90 40 C maximum Electrical Supply Voltage Input Regulated 5VDC 20mA Maximum ripple 200mV p p with VS 310 5VDC 500mA Maximum ripple 200mV p p with VS 310 5VDC 200mA Communications RS232 RS422 RS485 3 1 Power Connector 5 4 MODE POWER SWITCH RS 232 RS 485 422 Figure A 3 Back of IB 105 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual gt o D D 5 ra 0 Appendices Appendix D IB 105 Connectors Scanner Connector A 15 pin connector provides connectivity to the scanner 25 pin host RS232 Connector The 25 pin host connector labeled RS232 on the box can also be used in certain configurations to route RS422 485 RS485 422 LAN Connector See Table A 7 on page A 11 for pinouts Power Connector Designed to accept the standard 5V Microscan power supply Chas sis ground must be properly connected for the IB 105 and scanner to pass all regulatory requirements FCC CE CISPER 22 Trigger Connector Connects to an object detector IB 105 Switches Default Switch Provides a convenient way to restore factory configuration settings to the scanner This switch is recessed to prevent accidentally defaults See Default ing Saving Initializing on page A 18 Power Switch Accesses 5V power supply pin 3 of power connector Mode Switch IN or OUT according to configuration IB 105 Configura
86. gger Filter Duration Definition Trigger Filter Duration can prevent trigger bounce from falsely trig gering the scanner by limiting the time in which trigger pulses can be received Usage Trigger Filter Duration is useful where trigger bounce could cause false triggers Serial Cmd lt Kg trigger mode trigger filter duration gt Options O to 255 corresponding to O to 1 275 in 5ms steps External Trigger State Definition When enabled for Positive the triggering device imposes a current to E activate the read cycle When enabled for Negative the triggering device interrupts the current to activate the read cycle E y Usage Users can select the trigger state that will operate with their systems gt If using the Microscan object detector use Positive Serial Cmd lt Kjexternal trigger state gt o Default Positive o Options 0 Negative 1 Positive lt Note External Level External Edge or Serial Data or Edge trigger mode must be enabled for External Trigger to take effect 4 8 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Read Cycle Trigger Good Decode Reads Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options The number of decodes from 1 to 31 required per label before a label s decoded data is sent It requires the scanner to successfully decode a label a designated number of times not necessarily consecu tively before it is sent If it doesn t achieve the number of good rea
87. gs If you want to compare settings in the current scanner side Options Communication View by side with those in ESP without changing the ESP values le 1 Under the pull down Options menu check Show Com Y Show Comparison Column parison Column Retrieve After Autoconnect 2 Right click anywhere in the configuration window v Show Autoconnect Prompt 3 Select Retrieve as Comparison Retrieve Scanner Settings Retrieve as Com After a short pause the scanner s current settings will be Bancel Scanner Wperation displayed under the Comparison column Compare those settings with the ESP values which are displayed under the Save to Scanner ESP Values column Default Current Menu Settings Default All ESP Settings For example if you change Background Color to Black but haven t yet saved this to the scanner you will see the dissimilar program and scanner values highlighted in blue ESP Values El Code Type Symbologies E Narrow Margins Symbology ID Narrow Margins Disabled Disabled Symbology ID Disabled Disabled Background Color Black White VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 1 9 Step 9 Position Scanner and Symbol Set up a symbol at the scanning distance you will be using in your application In posi tioning the scanner and symbols being scanned consider the following e Avoid bright light or IR light from other sources including other scanners e Pitch or skew label or scanner a minimum of
88. gth helps prevent truncations and increases data integrity by ensuring that only one symbol length will be accepted lt Kt status fixed code length status fixed code length gt 10 1 to 64 Note Fixed Code Length Status must be enabled for Fixed Code Length to take effect j 2 fe o o 0 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 5 11 Code 93 Code 93 Definition Code 93 is a variable length continuous symbology employing four ele ment widths Each Code 93 character has nine modules that may be either black or white Each character contains three bars and three spaces Usage Used occasionally in clinical industry Code 93 Status Serial Cmd lt K status fixed code length status fixed code length gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Fixed Code Length Status Code 93 Definition When enabled the scanner will check the label length against the code length field If disabled any length would be considered a valid label Serial Cmd lt K status fixed code length status fixed code length gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Fixed Code Length Code 93 Definition Specifies the exact number of characters that the scanner will recognize this does not include start and stop and check digit characters The scanner ignores any code not having the specified length Usage Fixed Code Length helps prevent truncations and increases data integrity by ensuring that only one symbol leng
89. ications 0 eee eeceeeeereecesneeeeereeeenneeeeenneeeneaees A 2 Appendix B Electrical Specifications 00 0 2 ccccceceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee A 5 Appendix C Mating Connector 0 cece eeececereeeeeneeeeeneeeeeeeeeeneeeeeneeeeenaees A 6 Appendix D Connectivity with the IB 105 ooo eeeeeeeeeeeneeeeesneeeeeeeees A 7 Appendix E Serial Configuration Commands ecceeesseeeeteeeeneeeeeaes A 13 Appendix F Serial Command Format cccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees A 14 Appendix G ASCII Table oe ececeeeeceenneeeeeeeeeneeeeeaeeeeeaaeeeneeeensneeeeneas A 16 Appendix H Defaulting Saving InitialiZing 0 0 nenene A 18 Appendix Position Scanner and Bar Code seeen A 22 Appendix J Test Decode Rat8 oooocccccnocccccccccococccoconononononcnnnonncnnonanoncnnnnnns A 23 Appendix K Formulas for Number of Decodes c ceceseeeteeeeeeees A 24 Appendix L Operational Tips cccccceceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeesecaeeeeeeseneeeeeeeee A 27 Appendix M Interface Standards ccccceeseeeceeeneeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeees A 28 Appendix N Multidrop Communications s A 29 Appendix O Glossary Of Terms c ccceceececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaeeeeeeseeaeeeeeeeee A 34 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual A 1 gt o D ra o Appendices A 2 Appendix A Appendix A General Specifications Key Features e Multiple label and symbology reading e ESP software
90. igit is highly recommended Important You must set Code Length in order to decode I 2 5 sym bols It is has been has been popular because it is the most dense code for printing numeric characters less than 10 characters in length however Microscan does not recommend this symbology for any new applica tions because of inherent problems such as truncation Interleaved 2 of 5 Status Serial Cmd Default Options lt Krstatus check digit status check digit output code length 1 code length 2 gt Disabled O Disabled 1 Enabled Check Digit Status Interleaved 2 of 5 Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options An error correcting routine in which the check digit character is added It is typically not used but can be enabled for additional security in applications where the host requires redundant check digit verification lt Krstatus check digit status check digit output code length 1 code length 42 gt Disabled O Disabled 1 Enabled Check Digit Output Interleaved 2 of 5 Definition Serial Cmd Default Options When enabled a check digit character is sent along with the bar code data for added data security lt Krstatus check digit status check digit output code length 1 code length 42 gt Disabled O Disabled 1 Enabled j 2 fe o o 0 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 5 9 wn oO Lo je 7 LO Interleaved 2 of 5 Code Length 1 Interleaved 2 of 5
91. in the label being scanned matches the code length enabled for the 1 2 5 code type default is 10 and 6 j 2 fe o o 0 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual wn oO Lo fe 7 LO Code Types by ESP Click this button to bring Parameters up the Code Types El Code Type Symbologies MERU Narrow Margins Disabled Code 39 To change a setting Codabar double click the set E Interleaved 2 of 5 aoe o H Code 128 through the options Code 93 Code Types by Serial Command Command Title cmds Format Narrow Margins Ko lt Konarrow margins status gt Code 39 Kp lt Kpstatus check digit status check digit output status large intercharacter gap fixed code length status fixed code length gt lt Kqstatus start amp stop match status start amp stop output sta Codabar Kq tus large intercharacter gap fixed code length status fixed code length check digit type check digit output gt Interleaved 2 of 5 Kr lt Krstatus check digit check digit output length 1 length 2 gt Code 128 Kt lt Ktstatus fixed length status fixed code length gt Code 93 K lt K status fixed code length status fixed code length gt 5 2 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 5 Codes Narrow Margins Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options Allows the scanner to read symbols with quiet zones less than 8 times the width of the narrow bar element Quiet zone is the space
92. inal view and you want to determine if a particular bar code starting with ABC has been read 1 Type ABC into the Find box and 2 Press the return key The first instance of ABC will be high lighted in the terminal window 3 Press the return key again for the next instance of ABC 10 2 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 10 Terminal Mode Macros Macros can be stored in a pull down macro selection box edited in a separate window and executed by clicking the macro icon When you click on the macro icon the current macro title displayed in the Macro box is copied into the ter Macro minal window If this is a command as in the example below the command is also sent to the scanner at the same time it is displayed AP Running a Macro To enable a serial trigger by using a macro 1 Click in the Macro pull down box and select Enable Serial Trigger 2 Click on the macro icon lt Kg4 gt lt Ki gt This displays the macro command in the terminal screen and sends the com mand to the scanner Software Part Number k T o 3 O a D Enable Serial Trigger To send the trigger character by using a macro 1 Click in the Macro pull down box and select the Send Trigger Character 2E 2 Click on the macro icon lt gt NOREAD Notice the NOREAD response from the scanner Send Trigger Character Note You can also send this serial command by
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94. l Cmd In Serial Data the scanner accepts an ASCII character from the host or controlling device as a trigger to start a read cycle A Serial Data trigger behaves the same as an External Edge trigger Serial commands are entered inside corner brackets such as lt t gt Serial Data is effective in a highly controlled environment where the host knows precisely when the object is in the scan zone It is also use ful in determining if a noread has occurred lt Kg4 gt Serial Data or External Edge Definition Usage Serial Cmd In this mode the scanner accepts either a serial ASCII character or an external trigger pulse to start the read cycle Serial Data or External Edge is seldom used but can be useful in an application that primarily uses an external sensing device but occasion ally needs to be manually triggered An auxiliary terminal can be connected to the aux port so the user can send the serial trigger character through the scanner to the host lt Kg5 gt D g o O lt o D Q VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 4 7 Triggering Triggering Serial Trigger Character Definition Serial Trigger Character is the definable ASCII character that a host sends to the scanner to begin a read cycle Usage Serial Trigger Character is useful in any application in which a read cycle needs to be initiated by a serial character from a host Serial Cmd lt Kiserial trigger character gt Tri
95. l trigger character gt Good Decode Reads Km lt Kmdecodes before output gt External Trigger State Kj lt Kjexternal trigger state gt End of Read Cycle Kh lt Khend of read cycle timeout gt Multilabel KL lt KLnumber of labels multilabel separator gt 4 2 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Read Cycle Trigger Trigger Mode Definition Serial Cmd Default Options The type of trigger event that will initiate the read cycle lt Kgtrigger mode trigger filter duration gt Continuous Read erial Data O Continuous Read 4 S 5 Serial Data amp External Edge 1 Continuous Read 1 Output 2 External Level 3 External Edge Continuous Read Definition Usage Serial Cmd In Continuous Read trigger input options are disabled the scanner is always in the read cycle and it will attempt to decode and transmit every scan crossing a label When To Output and Noread options have no affect on Continuous Read Continuous Read is useful in testing bar code label readability or scanner functions It is not recommended for normal operations lt Kg0 gt D g o O lt o D amp VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 4 3 Li e E 2 O gt O Eo q Trigger Mode Continuous Read 1 Output Definition Usage Serial Cmd In Continuous Read 1 Output the scanner self triggers whenever it decodes a new bar code label or a timeout occurs If End Of Re
96. le In the case of External Level a falling edge trigger ends the read cycle but the next read cycle does not begin until the occurrence of the next rising edge trigger See figure 4 1 on page 4 5 and figure 4 2 on page 4 6 New Trigger is an effective way to end a read cycle when objects move past the scanner at irregular intervals not timing dependent Note When New Trigger is enabled Laser On Off will have no effect When noreads occur the laser will remain on Timeout or New Trigger Definition Usage Timeout or New Trigger is identical to Timeout except that a time out or a new trigger whichever occurs first ends the read cycle Useful in applications that require an alternative way to end the read cycle For example if an assembly line should stop completely or the intervals between objects are highly irregular VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 4 11 D O O a o lt a 1 5 G Read Cycle Timeout Duration Definition Timeout Duration is the time span of the read cycle and is repre sented in 10 mS increments It is used in conjunction with External Edge or Serial Trigger Usage It is useful in many tightly controlled applications which require a read cycle to end before the next object appears and therefore need the flexibility of a timeout adjustment Serial Cmd lt Khend of read cycle timeout duration gt Default 100 Corresponds to one second or 1000 mS Options 0 to 65
97. le 1 2 NULs defining A 15 Number of Decodes A 23 Number of Labels 4 13 0 Operational Serial Commands 9 3 Operational Tips A 27 Output 1 8 3 9 9 Output 2 8 5 9 9 Output Data by ESP 7 2 Output Data Format 3 11 Output On discrete outputs 8 3 Outputs by serial command 7 2 P Parity host port 2 3 Part Number 9 6 Percent Test 9 8 Picket Fence Calculation Angled A 25 Single Scan Line A 25 Pitch A 22 Point to Point standard 3 3 with RTS CTS 3 4 with RTS CTS amp XON XOFF 3 4 with XON XOFF 3 4 Polling Mode D 3 4 Polling Sequence A 31 Position Scanner and Symbol A 22 Postamble Characters 3 12 Power Supply 1 2 Preamble Characters 3 11 Protocol 3 3 by ESP 3 2 by serial command 3 2 Protocol Commands A 17 Pulse Width discrete outputs 8 4 R Range 1 11 A 25 Read Cycle by ESP 4 2 Read Cycle Trigger VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Index by serial command 4 2 Read Range specifications A 3 Read Ranges A 3 Read Rate 9 8 Reset A 21 Reset Flash Defaults to Active Memory A 18 Response Timeout 3 9 Restore Commands A 18 Restore Flash Defaults to Active Memory A 18 Restore Flash Defaults to Active Memory and for Power on A 19 Restore NOVRAM Defaults to Active Memory A 18 Retrieve as Comparison 1 9 Retrieve Scanner Settings 1 8 RS 232 A 28 RS 422 A 28 RS 485 A 28 S Safety Certifications A 4 Safety Labels viii Save Active Settings except Factory for Pow er on A 20 Save Active Settings including Facto
98. lete Master Label Data Definition This command will delete the current master label data ESP 1 Open the Utilities menu and double click on Master Label 2 Delete text in the text block right click and select Send of Send Save Serial Cmd Send lt gt to delete the master label VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 6 5 New Master Pin 6 6 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter Outputs 7 Chapter Contents Bar Code Output ssis inapina ro narine icii canini 7 3 Noread Message cinan aa eee eee naci 7 6 Laser On Of Stat Sernin ar aar N Aa a ding eae 7 7 B eper O A US mir in cad Meeandrid deel da bad n 7 8 lo La 3 B This section explains the commands for controlling data and beeper outputs Note The characters NULL lt gt and can only be entered through embedded menus not through ESP or serial commands VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 7 1 7 Outputs Outputs by Serial Command Command Title cmds Format Bar Code Output KI lt Kistatus when to output gt Noread Message Kk _ lt Kkstatus message gt Laser On Off KC lt KClaser on off status gt Beeper Ku lt Kustatus volume gt a Lower case L Output Data by ESP Menu E Outputs B Output 1 Parameters Output On Mismatch or Noread Polarity Negative Click this button to bring Pulse Width 5 up the Outputs menu Output 2 Parameters Output On Mismatch or Noread Pol
99. mmand and make your selection E Device Control Laser Scanning Motor Control Outputs By Serial Command Enable Laser Scanning Sending lt H gt will turn the laser on continuously Note Enable Laser Scanning does not relate to Laser On Off command Disable Laser Scanning Sending lt I gt will turn the laser off and end the current read cycle This feature is use ful during extended periods of time when no bar code labels are being scanned or the scanner is being configured Disabling laser scanning will not affect any downloaded commands to the scanner Note Disable Laser Scanning does not relate to Laser On Off which when enabled also turns off the laser but only between read cycles Motor On Sending lt KE gt turns the spinning mirror on if not already running Note the spinning mirror reaches full speed after a short time delay Motor Off Sending lt KF gt turns the spinning mirror motor off This command is useful for long idle periods Note Laser turns off whenever motor is off Output 1 Sending lt Li gt pulses Output 1 regardless of Master Label or Output 1 status Output 2 Sending lt L2 gt pulses Output 2 regardless of Master Label or Output 2 status VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 9 9 Code Type Code Type See also Autodiscriminate on page 5 13 for a discussion of Utility commands for Code Types and Autodiscrimination Default Code 39 only Options lt P gt Enabl
100. mmuni cate with a scanner in standard Multidrop protocol The diagram to the right shows a typical Mul Concentrator Polled Protocol tidrop network in which 1 to 50 scanners can Multidrop ONLY communicate with a host via an intermediary eer RS 485 Interface device a concentrator or a controller Scanner 01 Scanner 02 Scanner 03 Configure Your Scanner for Multidrop 1 O ON O 10 Select Multidrop in the Protocol configu With the scanner connected to the host do Retrieve Scanner Settings as in Step 5 Retrieve Scanner Settings on page 2 6 ration menu El Protocol Settings gt o D D a 0 You will see the following message CA Porto ore Il Important You must change your pream LRC Point to Point ble and postamble characters so that they Response Timeout Point to Point with H are not CR or NULL Intercharacter Delay tO 1 E Output Data Format This allows data to move through the con Preamble Characters me centrator without interference Status User Defined Click OK Next go to Preamble Characters still in the Protocol menu and double click on Characters This will open up an ASCII character table Select any character other than CR For example select LF Repeat the above for Postamble Check the multidrop address Enter a number from 01 to 50 Right click in the window and select Save to Scanner and Send an
101. ncccnccconncnoncconcnnnnnnnncnnnc non nnanc nn nc rn cnnnn nn 1 3 Step 3 InstalllESPMP oo ica iran 1 4 Step 4 Select Scanner Model ooooocconccconcciocacociconcnnoncconnconcnnnnccnrcc nana ranccnnccnn 1 5 Step 5 Select the Communications Ports ooococioccccccinccnncanoccconccnnnnnancnancnnno 1 6 Step 6 Connect with Auto CONMBCt coocnnicnnconncononnconcconnncnnnannn conc n nan cannnnnnnncns 1 7 Step 7 Retrieve Scanner SettidQS coooiciccnnncononicnccnnncnnonnnanannnnnnancannn cnn 1 8 Step 8 Compare Scanner Settings oooocinccnnconininnncnnocnnonnconnnnnnnnancnnncnnnnnnna 1 9 Step 9 Position Scanner and Symbol oooocconccnicccnocinacononanancconcnonancnnccnnnnnn 1 10 Step 10 Test Range for Bar Code LaD l ooococnconiccninccinccccccconnconccnncnnannnn 1 11 Step 11 Make Changes to Configuration and SaVe ooooocoocccnnccccnoccccinncnos 1 12 Chapter 2 Communications H st P rt Parameters cuicos ci old 2 3 Chapter 3 Protocol POLO CO Nicosia litis 3 3 A dan ain eo a eos ae ana ah 3 8 Response Timeouts altar atin this ie Sake 3 9 Intercharacter Delay iriri i 3 10 Output Data Formats teni adds 3 11 Chapter 4 Read Cycle Trigger Trigger Mode ici ato 4 3 O 4 8 Good Decode Reads ccoccccccccoccconcconccconcconncnnncconcnonnnnnncnnnc conan can cn rn nc cane nnnncnss 4 9 Read Cycle escocia creo in 4 10 Multilabel E EE e e te Lec tei de do ee evi de 4 13 Chapter 5 Codes Natrrow Margins aii AA 5 3 o OE 5 4 Coda ridad Rant ee 5 6 Interleaved
102. ntered in these fields For example if only the last field in the following command is chang ing lt Ka4 1 0 0 gt can be entered as lt Ka 0 gt e All fields following a modified field can be omitted For example to change Baud Rate send lt Ka3 gt A 14 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Serial Command Format Concatenating Configuration Commands Commands can be concatenated added together in a single string or data block Serial Command Status Request To ensure that any command was received and accepted you can send the Show Scanner Status command lt gt The status of a specific serial command can be requested by entering the command followed by a question mark Entering Special Characters in Serial Commands To enter control characters within a serial command hold down the control key while typing the desired character Entering Special Characters in Embedded Menus Control Characters Control characters entered on the command line are displayed in the menu as mne monic characters such as lt CR gt lt LF gt lt NUL gt lt NUL gt Press SP the space bar once then enter the control character by holding down the control key and simultaneously pressing the desired character For example to define a line feed press SP then Control and J simultaneously It is displayed as J on the command line and as lt LF gt in the menu when the screen is refreshed To Define a Carriage Return as a Character Press S
103. put gt As Soon As Possible 0 As Soon As Possible 1 End of Read Cycle As Soon As Possible Definition Usage 7 4 Enabling As Soon As Possible causes bar code data to be sent to the host immediately after a bar code has been successfully decoded Note More than one decode might in fact be required to qualify as a good decode depending on how Decodes Before Output is set As Soon As Possible is useful in applications in which bar code data needs to be moved quickly to the host typically when the host is mak ing decisions based on bar code data VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 7 Outputs End of Read Cycle Note See Read Cycle on page 4 10 for options to end the read cycle Definition Enabling End of Read Cycle means that bar code data does not get sent to the host until the read cycle ends with a timeout or new trigger End of read cycle ail Read cycle Duration Start of read cycle Host This is when host activates trigger expects output Figure 7 1 Read Cycle Usage End of Read Cycle is useful in timing based systems in which the host is not ready to accept data at the time it is decoded E o r 3 B VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 7 5 Noread Message Noread Message Definition When enabled and if no bar code label has been decoded before time out or the end of the read cycle the noread message will be transmit ted to the host Usage Used in
104. r s Manual Electrical Specifications Appendix B Electrical Specifications Power Input 5VDC 4 regulated 200 mA with 200mV p p max ripple Cabling A mating connector kit part no 98 200021 01 is included with each VS 310 Pin Assignments Table A 2 VS 310 Host Connector 9 pin Pin Host RS232 RS422 485 1 Power 5 VDC In E 2 Output 1 TTL Caution 3 RxD TxD 1 Be sure all cables are 4 Signal ground connected BEFORE 5 TxD TxD applying power Always power down 6 Trigger input BEFORE disconnect 7 Default pin ing any cables 8 Output 2 TTL RxD 9 RS485 Driver enable RxD Shield Chassis ground a Can sink 3 5mA and source 60pA b Chassis ground and signal ground are internally connected through a zero ohm resistor gt o D D 5 Z ra o Accessory Cable An accessory cable that can be purchased separately part number 61 130019 03 has a 9 pin right angle connector that attaches to the VS 310 scanner and a 15 pin connector that can attach to the IB 105 interface box 9 pin Scanner Connector 15 pin IB 105 Connector Figure A 1 VS 310 Scanner to IB 105 Cable Connector 61 130019 03 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual A 5 Appendix C Appendix C Mating Connector A mati ng connector kit part no 98 200021 01 is included with each VS 310 which can be attached to a cable as shown in the following steps
105. r definable separators brackets and padding Autocalibration A routine that cycles through various optical settings and selects the combination that produce the best read rate Autodiscriminate The ability to decode several different bar code symbologies with out changing configuration Auto Range Outward focus of the scanner until an object is sensed by signal strength The scanner then begins searching for a decodable label Auxiliary Port RS232 connections to an auxiliary terminal or device for remote view ing the transfer of data to and from the host and under certain conditions a configu ration port Bar Code The symbol used for recognition by a bar code scanner An array of parallel bars and spaces of varying widths that conform to recognized standards and can be decoded and displayed as serial data Bar Code Data The information that is transmitted from a decoded bar code symbol Bar Code Label The physical media on which a bar code symbol is presented Bar Code Density Number of characters per inch or other unit of measure Baud Rate The number of discrete signal events per second Bits per second Capture The act of grabbing or recording a frame by an sensor A frame or succession of frames that are captured Channel A high speed pathway between the computer and the control units of the peripheral devices Check Digit A Modulus 43 or Modulus 10 digit that is added to the bar code message for additional data
106. r defined index of Extraction and Insertion commands Parity An error detection routine in which one data bit in each character is set to 1 or O zero so that the total number of 1 bits in the data field is even or odd Picket Fence Label Orientation A bar code label in which the bars are perpendicu lar to the label s direction of travel Pitch Label or scanner rotation around the center of a line perpendicular to the label s bars Point to Point A protocol consisting of a single communications event typically used to connect a bar code scanner to a terminal or host computer Port Logical circuit for data entry and exit One or more ports may be included within a single connector gt o D D ra 0 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual A 37 Appendices Appendix O Protocol The rules for communication between devices providing a means to control the orderly flow of information between linked devices Quiet Zones Specified clear non printed areas immediately before and after the bar code symbol The area is usually white for black and white bar code and at least 10 times the width of the narrowest bar as measured in thousands of an inch The zones can be other than white as long as their densities remain consistent and they have the required contrast relative to the bars RAM Random Access Memory Memory that is lost after power is recycled to the unit Raster Multiple stacked scans produced
107. r duration gt End of Read Cycle Kh lt Khend of read cycle timeout duration gt gt Serial Trigger Character Ki lt Kiserial trigger character gt o External Trigger State Kj lt Kjexternal trigger state gt E Noread Message Kk lt Kkstatus output gt Multilabel KL lt KLnumber of labels multilabel separator gt o Bar Code Output KI lt Klstatus when to output gt D Good Decode Reads Km lt Kmdecodes before output gt Matchcode Type Kn lt Knstatus gt Narrow Margins Ko lt Konarrow margins status gt Scanner Type factory KP lt KPdensity gt lt Kpstatus check digit status check digit output large inter Code 39 Kp character gap fixed code length status fixed code length full ASCII gt lt Kqstatus start amp stop match start amp stop output large Codabar Kq intercharacter gap fixed code length status fixed code length check digit type check digit output gt Interleaved 2 of 5 Kr lt Krstatus check digit check digit output length 1 length 2 gt Code 128 Kt lt Ktstatus fixed length status fixed code length gt Beeper Ku lt Kustatus speed gt Output 1 Kv lt Kvoutput on polarity pulse width gt Output 2 RS 232 only Kw _ lt Kwoutput on polarity pulse width gt Background Color Kx lt Kxbackground color Code 93 K lt K status fixed code length status fixed code length gt VS 310 Scanner User s Manual A 13 Appendices Appendix F Appendix F Serial Command
108. riented application Scan width is linked with scan range and changing one will usually require a change in the other VS 310 Scanner User s Manual A 25 Appendices Appendix K Label Speed Applies to both picket fence and ladder oriented labels If your application allows it slowing label speed the time in seconds that a label is fully within the scan width of the scanner is an effective way to increase the number of decodes Label Dimensions Label Density and Label Ratio Not usually an option in most applications but changes to label parameters can affect number of decodes calculations and possibly decode rates If your application allows it shortening the length of a picket fence label means the label will be in the scan range longer and hence receive a greater number of scans Increasing the height of a ladder label means it will receive more scans Changing label density and or bar code ratio is another way ranges decode rates etc can be altered Gain and Tracking These adjustments typically made by qualified technicians are referenced in the Scanner Setup menu see Defaulting Saving Initializing on page A 18 Changes to tracking will generally have a limited affect on decode rates A 26 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Operational Tips Appendix L Operational Tips Do Do Not Check inputs label speed length height etc to ensure the desired number of decodes per label For optimum
109. ry for Power on A 20 Save Commands A 18 Saving A 20 Scan Range 1 11 Scan Rate A 25 Scan Width A 25 specifications A 3 Scanner Connector IB 105 A 11 Scanner Range Range 1 10 Scanning Parameters A 2 Select Sequence A 32 Serial Command Format A 14 Serial Command Status Request A 15 Serial Commands Utilities 9 3 Serial Commands concatenating A 15 Serial Configuration Commands A 14 Serial Configuration Commands summary A 13 Serial Data 4 7 Serial Utility Commands A 14 Show Comparison 1 9 Skew A 22 Special Characters in Embedded Menus A 15 Special Characters in Serial Commands A 15 Specular reflection 1 10 A 22 Start amp Stop Match Codabar 5 6 Status Lights A 4 Stop Bits host port 2 3 T Terminal Window 10 2 Test Label 1 11 Test Range 1 11 Tilt A 22 Timeout read cycle 4 11 Timeout Duration Read Cycle 4 12 Timeout or New Trigger 4 11 Tracking A 26 Trigger Counter 9 4 Trigger Counter Reset 9 4 Trigger Filter Duration 4 8 Trigger Input 4 pin A 13 Trigger Mode 4 3 Triggering 4 8 T V viii U UL viii User Defined Multidrop 3 7 User Defined Point to Point 3 5 Utilities by ESP 9 2 by serial command 9 3 Utility Commands A 14 l 4 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Utility Serial Commands summary 9 3 Ww Warranty Statement iii When to Output Bar Code Data 7 4 Windows NT i vii VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 1 5 Index 1 6 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual
110. s 2 and 3 apply in the conversion of RS422 to RS232 b See figure A A 8 for null modem cable diagram A 12 oan DB 25 DTE to DB 25 DTE Connection Host 2 w Decoder Transmit 2 X Receive 3 e 7 Signal Grnd 7 Transmit Receive Signal Grnd VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Serial Configuration Commands Appendix E Serial Configuration Commands The following table is a list of all the available serial configuration commands also called K commands These commands are also listed at the beginning of each appli cable chapter For utility operational commands see Table 9 1 Summary of Utility Serial Commands on page 9 3 Table A 9 Complete List of Serial Configuration Commands in Alphabetical Order Command Title Cmd Format Response Timeout KA lt KAresponse timeout gt Host Port Parameters Ka lt Kabaud rate parity stop bits data bits gt Intercharacter Delay KB lt KBintercharacter delay gt Laser On Off KC lt KC aser on off status gt LRC Kc lt Kcstatus gt Preamble Kd lt Kdstatus preamble gt Postamble Ke lt Kestatus postamble gt Host Protocol Kf lt Kfprotocol gt Trigger Mode Kg lt Kgtrigger mode trigger filte
111. s 9 3 Table A 1 VS 310 Status Lights 2 0 0 ee eece eee eeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeseaeeeeeseeeeeaeetaees A 4 Table A 2 VS 310 Host Connector 15 pin ce eeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeteeeteeeeneeeaees A 5 Table A 3 IB 105 Configurations IB 105 Configurations 0 0 cece A 8 Table A 4 IB 105 15 pin Scanner Connector cccccceeeeseeeeeeeeeneeeees A 11 Table A 5 IB 105 Power Connector ceceeceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeneesaaes A 11 Table A 6 IB 105 Trigger Connector ccceesceeeseeeeeneeeeeneeeeseeeessneeeeees A 11 Table A 7 IB 105 6 pin LAN Connector6 pin LAN RJ11 Connector A 11 Table A 8 IB 105 25 pin Host Connector ccccceceseceeeeseeeeseeeeseneeessees A 12 Table A 9 Complete List of Serial Configuration Commanas c A 13 Table A 10 ASCII Table with Control Characters ccesceeeeeeteeeeeeens A 16 Table A 11 Communication Protocol Commands ccecececeeereeetteee A 17 Table A 12 Multidrop Addresses oooocononcccnnncccnocnnonanccnnnannonannnnnnrnnnnnnn conos A 33 About the VS 310 Scanner A user interface program the ESP MP Easy Setup Program Multi platform can be downloaded from our web site www microscan com and runs on Microsoft Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000 operating systems Alternately configuration commands can be sent directly by host serial command strings About This Manual This manual provides complete information on s
112. s menu Right click Checksum and select Request to see the associated check sum number By Serial Command Upon sending lt gt the scanner returns two 4 digit hex numbers that are the check sums for the application code VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 9 7 Read Rate Read Rate By ESP You can access Read Rate from the Utilities menu To start or end a read rate test right click Read Rate and select Start or Stop To change from percent read rate to decodes per second first end the read rate by selecting Stop then right click select Decodes Sec Clear Output Percent Decodes Sec By Serial Command Enter Single Label Decodes Second Test Sending lt C gt instructs the scanner to transmit the decodes per second and label data if any The decode rate can vary dramatically due to the angle and location of the label in relation to the scan line This test is very useful in aligning and positioning the scanning device during installation Enter Single Label Percent Test Sending lt Cp gt instructs the scanner to transmit the percentage of decodes and any scanned label data End Read Rate Test Sending lt J gt ends both the Percent test and the Decodes Second test for both single and multi label 9 8 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 9 Utilities Device Control By ESP You can access Device Control from the Utilities menu For any of the Device Control commands right click on the co
113. ss REQ EOT STX ETX ACK NAK gt For User Defined Multidrop first select Multidrop lt K5 gt then User Defined Multidrop lt K7 gt Address Any single character 02 hex to 7E hex in the ASCII table can be assigned as the address character The character chosen is used as the poll character and the subsequent ASCII character becomes the select character For example if a B 02 hex is selected as the address C 03 hex becomes the select address that the host will use in sending host select commands Note Any ASCII character except a null 00 and a A 01 can be assigned as an address Control characters can be used to define RES through NAK in serial com mands See Communication Protocol Commands on page A 17 Note Definitions of commands in User Defined and User Defined Multidrop must be duplicated in host applications to enable poll and select sequences to execute cor rectly during transmission Note Typically parameters in User Defined Multidrop are defined by first enabling Multidrop then enabling User Defined Multidrop This pre loads multidrop charac ters into the parameters Then changes are made to individual characters to match the host or other requirements VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 3 7 T v e na e 2 2 3 Protocol LRC LRC Longitudinal Redundancy Check Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options 3 8 An error checking routine that verifies the
114. t Note With Check Digit Output and an External or Serial trigger option enabled an invalid check digit calculation will cause a noread message to be transmitted at the end of the read cycle Usage Check digit Output added to the bar code symbol provides addi tional security Serial Cmd lt Kpstatus check digit status check digit output large intercharacter gap fixed code length status fixed code length gt Default Disabled Options O Disabled 1 Enabled 5 Codes 5 4 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 5 Codes Large Intercharacter Gap Code 39 Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options When enabled the scanner can read symbols with gaps between bar code characters that exceed three times 3x the narrow element width Large Intercharacter Gap is helpful for reading symbols that are printed out of specification Caution Do not use Large Intercharacter Gap with Narrow Mar gins enabled since a large intercharacter gap over 3x could cause a narrow margins 5x to be interpreted as an intercharacter gap lt Kp status check digit status check digit output large intercharacter gap fixed code length status fixed code length gt Disabled O Disabled 1 Enabled Fixed Code Length Status Code 39 Definition Serial Cmd Default Options When enabled the scanner will check the label length against the code length field If disabled any length would be considered a valid label l
115. t lt KO gt and then User Defined lt K6 gt Example To select an unpolled ACK NAK User Defined protocol with LRC disabled send lt KO gt lt K6 F U gt lt KO gt ACK and NAK will be displayed in the menu lt Kf6 RES address REQ EOT STX ETX ACK NAK from host gt No assignment Any ASCII character except a null Control characters can be used to define RES through NAK in serial commands Definition Serial Cmd Default Options 3 6 This option allows the handshaking protocol to be initiated from the host if not configured in an unpolled mode Messages sent to the host will include the scanner s defined protocol The status of From Host determines if messages sent from the host to the scanner must include the defined protocol If From Host is disabled the defined protocol is not included If From Host is enabled the defined protocol must be included lt Kf6 RES address REQ EOT STX ETX ACK NAK from host gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 3 Protocol User Defined Multidrop Definition User Defined Multidrop allows the user to customize the polling pro tocol Usage This option is used when connecting to a concentrator or other device that does not match standard multidrop protocol If selecting User Defined Multidrop 7 complete the format by either choosing new parameters or place commas where unchanged data fields occur Serial Cmd lt Kf7 RES addre
116. t Kp status check digit status check digit output large intercharacter gap fixed code length status fixed code length gt Disabled O Disabled 1 Enabled Fixed Code Length Code 39 Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options Specifies the exact number of characters that the scanner will recognize this does not include start and stop and check digit characters The scanner ignores any code not having the specified length Fixed Code Length helps prevent truncations and increases data integrity by ensuring that only one label length will be accepted lt Kp status check digit status check digit output large intercharacter gap fixed code length status fixed code length gt 10 1 to 64 j 2 fe o o 0 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 5 5 wn oO Lo je 7 LO Codabar Codabar Definition Usage Codabar is a 16 character set 0 through 9 and the characters and with start stop codes and at least two distinctly different bar widths Used in photo finishing and library applications Formerly used in some medical applications but not typically used in newer applications Codabar Status Serial Cmd Default Options lt Kqstatus start amp stop match start amp stop match output large inter character gap fixed code length status fixed code length check digit type check digit output gt Disabled 0 Disable 1 Enabled Start amp Stop Match Codabar
117. t on polarity pulse width gt Output 2 has the same parameters and default settings as Output 1 NE N 2 1 p 4 i VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 8 5 Output 2 v _ e O Le T VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter Utilities Chapter Contents OU e O o reene i eino Pearn ra Eein eae CANOE ariii siriat 9 4 Part NUMDET vicio oda E iE 9 6 Checks orita ii 9 7 Read R te oirin cio daa 9 8 o A 9 9 Code Type iii a 9 10 Master Label Database cccoccnccccccoooocncncononococincncnnannnnnononnnonnoncnnnnonininann 9 11 Utility commands are generally commands that are performed during scanner opera tions to check read rates determine read rates or perform miscellaneous operations on scanner hardware Serial utility commands are not prefaced with a K Nor do they require an initialization command lt A gt and lt Z gt They can be entered from within any terminal program or from within ESP MP in the Terminal window Note The characters NULL lt gt and can only be entered through embedded menus not through ESP or serial commands VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 9 1 Utilities by ESP Menu Utilities Click this button to bring up the Utilities menu To change a setting right click the set ting and use your curser to scroll through the options Utilities Counters Noread Trigger Good Read Match Mismatch E Checksum Part No Part Number
118. th will be accepted Serial Cmd lt K status fixed code length status fixed code length gt Default 10 Options 1 to 64 wn oO Lo je 7 LO 5 12 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 5 Codes Autodiscriminate Although Autodiscriminate is not a configuration command but it is included here as a convenient tool for enabling most code types Definition Usage ESP Serial Cmd Default Options Note If using an I 2 5 label verify that the number of characters in the label being scanned matches the code length enabled for the I 2 5 code type default is 10 and 6 Enables all available symbology types except PDF417 UCC EAN 128 The user may also individually disable enable each symbology type Commonly used for quick setup mode to detect bar code type This is particularly useful for users who might be unfamiliar with their applica tion s symbology Note It does not alter individual fields such as Start Stop Fixed Length etc These need to be setup individually In the Utilities menu right click on Autodiscriminate and select Enable Note There will be a few seconds delay while the scanner values are retrieved Utilities File Transfer Counters Part Number E Check Sum Read Rate H Device Control Code Type Autodiscriminate Enable lt P gt Code 39 only lt P gt Enables all codes except noted above lt Q gt Enable Code 39 only lt R gt Enable Co
119. tically Each address has its own separate poll and select address from 1C to 7F hex 01 through 50 If selecting Multidrop an address must be defined and appended to the command string Format lt Kf5 address 01 to 50 gt Note Scanners linking up to a Microscan MS 5000 multidrop concentrator must be configured in standard multidrop protocol User Defined Point to Point Definition Usage Serial Cmd User Defined Point to Point allows the user to customize the point to point protocol Useful for developing custom protocols in polled or unpolled mode lt Kf6 RES address REQ EOT STX ETX ACK NAK from host gt User Defined Address Definition Serial Cmd Default Options User Defined is considered to be in a polled mode only if an address has been assigned lt Kf6 RES address REQ EOT STX ETX ACK NAK from host gt No address Any ASCII character except a null VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 3 5 T v x e na e 2 2 3 Protocol Protocol User Defined Example Definition Serial Cmd Default Options From Host Example ACK NAK protocol can be configured using User Defined The scanner will transmit data to the host when an ACK is received it will carry on with its business If a NAK or response timeout occurs the scanner will re send the data to the host up to 3 more times before aborting Tip To use User Defined Point to Point first select Point to Poin
120. tion Options Note See tables starting on page A 11 for IB 105 pinouts and mode switch settings Because the IB 105 is a very flexible device used with more than one scanner model you need to verify cable type IB 105 model and mode switch setting for your option The IB 105 Microscan P N 99 420001 is a separately sold item that can be used to enhance the operation For the VS 310 the IB 105 is available in four basic configurations as shown in table A 4 on page A 13 Table A 3 IB 105 Configurations IB 105 Configurations Configura P N Mode A tion 99 420001 Switch Function RS232 breakout device to provide connectivity 1 01 OUT between the scanner host power and trigger sources 2 01 IN RS232 to RS422 485 converter 3 04 OUT Multidrop setup device 01 IN Long distance communications converter from 4 RS232 to RS422 05 OUT Long distance communications converter from RS422 to RS 232 A 8 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Configuration 1 RS232 Breakout Device Connectivity with the IB 105 Provides RS232 connectivity for the VS 310 to the host via a 25 pin connector a trig gering device via a 6 pin connector and to a power supply via a 5 pin connector y 18 105 Mode switch OUT Object detector P N 99 420001 01 RS 232 l Host Power switch p To power supply Microscan cable 61 130014 03 or 61 130019 Figure A 4 IB 105 Configuration 1
121. typing lt gt in the terminal window VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 10 3 o Lo ie z im Macros Editing a Macro To change the Enable Serial Trigger macro to make the new serial trigger character do the fol lowing 1 Click on the little down arrow to the right of the macro icon or right click in the terminal window to bring up the following blue Edit Macros box 2 Click on the Edit Macros box This will bring up the macro edi tor list 3 Select the macro you want to edit in this case Enable Serial Trigger and right click This will bring up a smaller option dialog that allows you to insert a new macro or to delete or edit the current macro 4 Select Edit Macro This will display the Macro Entry dialog as shown below Macro Name Enable Serial Trigger gt lt K i gt Macro Value lt K g Cancel Macro Enable Serial Trigger Edit Macros Macro Value Software Part Number lt H gt Start Decodes Second lt C gt End Decodes Second lt J gt Enable Serial Trigge Send Trigger Charac Request Counters Auto Discriminate Enable Narrow Margins Enter MS 5000 Menu Insert Macro Delete Macro Cancel 5 Next select the SP character in the Macro Value line type in a character and click OK to update the macro 10 4 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Appendices Chapter Contents Appendix A General Specif
122. uest to send trans mission The host when ready responds with a CTS clear to send and the data is transmitted CTS and RTS signals are transmitted over two dedicated wires as defined in the RS 232 standard g Used only with RS232 2 Serial Cmd lt Kf2 gt hh a ae Point to Point with RTS CTS XON XOFF Definition This option is a combination of Point to Point with RTS CTS and Point to Point with XON XOFF Usage Used only with RS232 Serial Cmd lt Kf3 gt Polling Mode D Definition Like Point to Point Polling Mode D requires a dedicated connection to the host but unlike Point to Point it requires an address and must wait for a poll from the host before sending data Usage When in Polling Mode D an address of 1 is automatically displayed on the configuration screen However during transmission a 1C hex poll address FS and a 1D hex select address GS are substituted for the 1 Serial Cmd lt Kf4 gt VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 3 Multidrop Protocol Note See also Multidrop Communications on page A 29 Definition Usage Multidrop Addresses Options Serial Cmd Multidrop allows up to 50 devices to be connected to a single RS485 host with the scanner assigned an unique address from 01 to 50 The MS 5000 can be used as a concentrator to a single host port con nection When Multidrop is selected the protocol characters for RES REQ etc are assigned automa
123. ugh ESP or serial commands VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 2 1 Communications by ESP Fal ommunication Click this button to bring up the Communications menu To change a setting double click the setting and use your curser to scroll through the options 0 2 A 2 5 3 O y A Parameters E Communication Settings Host Port Baud Rate Parity Stop Bits Data Bits Communications by Serial Command 9600 Even One Seven Command Title cmds Format Host Port Parameters Ka lt Kabaud parity stop bits data bits gt Send a lt D gt command from your terminal to bring up the main menu 2 2 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 2 Communications Host Port Parameters Baud Rate Host Port Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options Parity Host Port The rate at which the scanner and host transfer data back and forth Can be used to transfer data faster or to match host port settings lt Kabaud rate parity stop bits data bits gt 9600 0 600 3 4800 6 300 1 1200 4 9600 2 2400 5 19 2K Definition Usage Serial Cmd Default Options An error detection routine in which one data bit in each character is set to 1 or O so that the total number of 1 bits in the data field is even or odd Only changed if necessary to match host setting lt Kabaud rate parity stop bits data bits gt Y 2 fe 3 Z Es
124. ult Timeout gt Options 0 Timeout at Note When operating in Continuous Read or Continuous Read 1 Output the scanner is always in the read cycle 4 10 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Timeout Chapter 4 Read Cycle Trigger Definition Usage Timeout ends the read cycle when the time set in Timeout elapses or times out If in Continuous Read 1 Output a timeout initiates a new read cycle and allows the same label to be read again With either External Edge Serial Data or Serial Data amp Edge enabled a timeout ends the read cycle and label data or a noread mes sage is sent to the host With External Level enabled the read cycle does not end until the fall ing edge trigger or a timeout occurs The next read cycle does not begin until the next rising edge trigger Typically used with Serial or Edge and Continuous One It is effective in highly controlled applications when the maximum length of time between objects can be predicted It assures that a read cycle ends before the next bar coded object appears giving the system extra time to decode and transmit the data to the host New Trigger Definition Usage New Trigger ends the current read cycle and initiates a new one when a new trigger occurs New Trigger refers only to a rising edge trig ger With either External Edge Serial or Serial or Edge enabled an edge or serial trigger ends a read cycle and initiates the next read cyc
125. y GK Select 4 Model Description Note If you need to select another model later you can find it under Model Select in the menu bar 1 In the model dialog box select your model 2 Select the default name or type in a Ea new name of your choice Hy as 3 Click Yes when the following dialog on the right appears 2 Would you like to autoconnect to the scanner De e VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 1 5 Step 5 Select the Communications Ports 1 Select your communications port under COM Port x O 5 i all Connecting to x Press Start to auto connect COM Port com COM1 is typically used for laptops COM1 and COM2 are typically for desktop computers 2 Click the Start button 1 6 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 1 Quick Start Step 6 Connect with Auto Connect After clicking the Start button in the Connecting to dialog allow time for the auto connect routine to test all of the combinations You will see a blue progress bar fill across the Connecting to dialog When connected the CONNECTED message will appear in a green box in the status bar on the bottom right of the dialog a a _EONNEGTED 7 Tip If you do not see either the CONNECTED or DISCONNECTED message at the bot tom of your dialog try expanding the ESP window horizontally Tip If connection fails enable a different Com port and try again Also mak

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