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1. f your communications port is not the default COM1 use the dropdown menu to change your port Connecting Select the COM Port COM1 m Once you have chosen 9600 N 7 1 the correct port click Start to connect Stop When you are connected you will see the green connection indicator in the status bar at the bottom right of your screen BENNEGIEB Point to Point COMI 115 2K N 8 1 f the connection attempt fails click the Autoconnect button select a different communications port and try again Connection Settings Note If your RS 232 or USB host e settings cannot be changed to match the reader s settings select Connect from the Connect dropdown menu Parity Stop Bits Lal Lal Ed Le Le on ESP s menu toolbar When the Dedi Raa Connection Settings dialog Pot coi appears check the Force Connect AuxPotin se box and click the Connect button Force Connect Connect Cancel 1 6 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Quick Start Step 6 Position the Reader Set up a symbol at the distance you will be using in your application Refer to the Read Ranges for your MS 2 model High Density or Low Density to determine the optimal distance Note If you are using an Interleaved 2 of 5 symbol verify that the number or characters being scanned matches the symbol length enabled for 2 5 default is 10 and 6 Avoid bright light or infrared light from othe
2. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Utilities Click Open select the appropriate firmware file a mhx file and click OK Click the Set Environment button to bring up the COM Port menu Customize setting COM PORT SELECT COM PORT COMI C COMS C com2 COME C COM3 C COM C COM4 C come Cancel Apply Select the appropriate COM Port and click OK Click the Download button When the following dialog appears cycle power to the reader turn power off and then back on and then click OK to continue e 1 Please reset the microcontroller on userboard Then push OK button oa Click OK again once firmware is downloaded Click the Erase button to clear old firmware Erase Click OK again when you see the dialog stating that old firmware has been erased Click the Full Operation D E B P button When the dialog shown in step 12 appears cycle power to the reader turn power off and then back on and then click OK to complete the download process Full Operation D E B P Click OK again when you see the dialog stating that the firmware download is complete Detach the Firmware Upgrade Adapter 61 000143 01 and re connect the MS 2 in its original configuration Verify installation of the new firmware using Firmware Verification in ESP Utilities If the firmware update procedure fails check hardware and pinout connectivity and repeat the procedure Caution
3. 4 Left click again on the open screen to complete your selection 5 Right click on the open screen and select Save to Reader to implement the command in the reader Send No Save Changes will be lost when power is re applied to the reader Send and Save This activates all changes in current memory and saves to the reader for power on MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Save Configuration in ESP 1 10 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual E 2 Using ESP Contents aA oor 2 2 Application de EE 2 3 Me MUN O OID EE 2 4 AULoconn O EE 2 12 MC M E 2 14 Navigating IM ES REEL 2 15 Send Receive Options cecceeeeeseeceeeeeeeeseaeeeaeeeseeseaeeeaceceaeeseeseaeesseeseaeeeaaeeeaeseeeseaeesieeseaeeeaees 2 16 This section is designed to help you understand the basic structure and elements of ESP Easy Setup Program When you open ESP unless otherwise specified in the ESP Preferences dialog accessible from the Options heading on the menu toolbar you will enter EZ Mode for initial setup From there you can enter Application Mode App Mode and access three configuration menus Communications Read Cycle and Symbologies a Terminal interface and a Utilities interface ESP can be used to configure the MS 2 CCD Reader in three main ways Tree Controls Each configuration menu contains a list of all option settings that pertain to that specific element of reader operation
4. Definition Serial Cmd Default Options 4 12 Useful in applications where different characters are required to enda read cycle A single ASCII host serial trigger character that ends the read cycle and is not enclosed by delimiters such as lt and gt Non delimited Stop characters can be defined and will function according to the trigger event When defining Stop trigger characters the following rules apply In External Edge the reader looks only for the Start trigger character and ignores any Stop trigger character that may be defined In External Level the Start trigger character begins the read cycle and the Stop trigger character ends it Note that even after a symbol has been decoded and the symbol data transmitted the reader remains in External Level trigger read cycle until a Stop character is received In Serial Data and Edge trigger mode either a Start trigger character or a hardware trigger can start an edge trigger read cycle lt K230 stop trigger character gt NUL 00 in hex disabled Two hex digits representing any ASCII character except XON and XOFF MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Read Cycle No Decode Timeout Usage Useful in tightly controlled applications that require a read cycle to end before the next object appears Definition The duration of the read cycle as measured from either the beginning of the read cycle or from the last decode Serial Cmd lt K220 0 seconds gt Note
5. Always power down BEFORE disconnecting any cables USB Hardware Item Description Part Number 1 MS 2 CCD Reader FIS 0002 000XG 2 IC 3USB Interface Kit 98 000051 01 RS 232 Hardware To host USB Hardware Required Item Description Part Number 1 MS 2 CCD Reader FIS 0002 000XG 2 IC 332 Adapter FIS 0001 0035G 3 B 131 Interface Box 99 000018 01 Power Supply 90 264 4 VAC 24VDC USA Euro plug 97 100004 15 5 Object Detector 99 00001 7 01 6 Communication Cable 61 300026 03 1 o Le RS 232 Hardware Required MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Quick Start Step 2 Connect the System Caution Be sure that all cables are connected BEFORE applying power to the system Always power down BEFORE disconnecting any cables Connecting by USB Connect the reader 1 to the IC 3USB Interface Kit 2 Connect the IC 3USB Interface Kit 2 to the host computer The reader is powered by the USB connection E fal Io USB Hardware Configuration Connecting by RS 232 Connect the reader 1 to the IB 131 1C 332 interface 2 and 3 f v Connect the host cable 6 to the host and to the host port D em EU on the IB 131 3 E E e Connect the object detector 5 to the IB 131 3 Don o Connect the power supply 4 to the IB 131 3 9 4 Wn Apply power to
6. Control Characters reiege on menu sedis pas ena or Value Effectot Command RES D 04 Reset REQ E 05 Request EOT D 04 Reset STX B 02 Start of Text ETX C 03 End of Text ACK E 06 Acknowledge NAK U 15 Negative Acknowledge XON Q 11 Begin Transmission XOFF S 13 Stop Transmission MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual A 9 Communication Protocol Commands Appendix E ASCII Table Dec Hex Mne Ctrl Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch 00 00 NUL Wei 32 20 SP 64 40 96 60 01 01 SOH A 33 21 65 41 A 97 61 a 02 02 STX B 34 22 5 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 E 37 25 96 69 45 E 101 65 e 06 06 ACK F 38 26 amp 70 46 F 102 66 f 07 07 BEL G 39 27 71 47 G 103 67 g 08 08 BS H 40 28 72 48 H 104 68 h 09 09 HT 41 29 73 49 l 105 69 i 10 0A LF J 42 2A A 74 4A J 106 6A j 11 0B VT K 43 2B 75 4B K 107 6B k 12 0C FF L 44 2C 76 4C L 108 6C 13 oD CR M 45 2D 77 4D M 109 6D m 14 0E SO AN 46 2E 78 4E N 110 6E n 15 OF Sl O 47 2F 79 4F O 111 6F o 16 10 DLE P 48 30 0 80 50 P 112 70 p 17 11 DC1 Q 49 31 1 81 51 Q 113 71 q 18 12 DC2 R 50 32 2 82 52 R 114 72 r 19 13 DC3 S 51 33 3 83 53 S 115 73 S 20 14 DC4 AT 52 34 4 84 54 T 116 74 t 21 15 NAK AU 53 35 5 85 55 U 117 75 u 22 16 SYN AN 54 36 6 86 56 V 118 76 v 23 17 ETB W 55 37
7. Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Start Stop Output Status Codabar Definition When enabled the start and stop characters willbe present in the data output of the decoded symbol When disabled the start and stop characters will not be present in the data output of the decoded symbol Note Because the start and stop characters are included as part of the data the characters must be included as part of the length in a fixed length mode of operation Serial Cmd lt K471 status 0 start stop output status 0 symbol length status symbol length check character status check character output gt Default Enabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Symbol Length Status Codabar Definition When set to Any Minimum any symbol length is considered valid When set to Fixed the reader will check the symbol length against the Symbol Length Status parameter Serial Cmd lt K471 status 0 start stop output status 0 symbol length status symbol length check character status check character output gt Default Any Minimum Options O Any Minimum 1 Fixed 5 6 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Symbologies Symbol Length Codabar Definition Specifies the number of characters that the reader will recognize including start and stop check characters The Note When setting Symbol Length to any value other than 0 add 2 to account for reserved spaces For example if your symbol has 3 characters set Symbol Length to 5 Note
8. If Symbol Length is set to 0 and Symbol Length Status is set to Any Minimum all symbol lengths are decoded Serial Cmd lt K471 status 0 start stop output status 0 symbol length status symbol length check character status check character output Default 6 Options 0 to 32 Check Character Status Codabar Definition When disabled the reader will not perform any character checking calculations on decoded Codabar symbols When set to Modulus 16 the reader will perform a Modulus 16 check character calculation on the symbol If the symbol does not pass this calculation it will not be decoded Serial Cmd lt K471 status 0 start stop output status 0 symbol length status symbol length check character status check character output Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Modulus 16 Check Character Output Codabar Definition When this field is disabled and a check character calculation is enabled the reader will strip the verified check character from the symbol data output This condition must be accounted for if a minimum length is also being used When enabled the reader will output the check character as part of the symbol data This condition must be accounted for if a minimum length is also being used Serial Cmd lt K471 status 0 start stop output status 0 symbol length status symbol length check character status check character output Default Disabled Options 0 z Disabled 1 Enabled MS 2 CC
9. If a PNP source is used Trigger must be connected to signal ground If an NPN source is used Trigger must be connected to the supply voltage Reader Reader Sensor Reader Sensor PNP NPN A 12 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Appendices Appendix H Glossary of Terms Aberration The failure of an optical lens to produce an exact point to point correspondence between the object and its resulting image Various types are chromatic spherical coma astigmatism and distortion Absorption The loss of light of certain wavelengths as it passes through a material and is converted to heat or other forms of energy Active Illumination Lighting an area with a light source coordinated with the acquisition of an image Strobed flash tubes and pulsed lasers are examples ADC See Analog to Digital Converter A D Converter See Analog to Digital Converter AGC See Automatic Gain Control Ambient Light Light which is present in the environment of the front end of a reader and generated from outside sources This light unless used for actual illumination will be treated as background noise by the reader Analog A smooth continuous voltage or current signal or function whose magnitude value is the information Analog to Digital Converter A D Converter or ADC A device that converts an analog voltage or current signal to a discrete series of digitally
10. No Read options have no affect on Continuous Read lt K200 0 gt External Level Initiate Read Cycle gt Object 1 moving in front of the Obet i change in the trigger state Object _ Y End Read Cycle ki 4 The same object moving out of m Y another change in the trigger detector beam causes a which initiates the read cycle the detector beam causes state which ends the read cycle Definition Serial Cmd This mode is effective in an application where the speeds of the conveying apparatus are variable and the time the imager spends reading each object is not predictable It also allows the user to determine if a No Read has occurred External 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 persists until the object moves out of the sensor range and the active trigger state changes again K200 2 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 4 7 Trigger Mode External Edge Initiate Read Cycle pm a Object 1 moving in front of the detector beam causes a change in the trigger state which initiates the Object A read cycle detector Initiate Second Read Cycle Object 2 moving in front of the detector beam causes another Es Ip a change in the trigger state This sig Object fra eh anew rd D ang E ends the previous read cycle unless detector AR p y Timeout is enabled and a good read
11. UPC EAN USB Hardware USB Hardware Required Use Default Storage Location Using ESP Utilities MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Index V V Variable Length Very Large Scale Integration View VLSI W Warranty 10 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual
12. 7 7 Default ReseUSayvea te tote he eere eas ea Meech ae As A ke 7 8 Reader Status Bequ6est 2 cient prol angen ea pled andar aa eee 7 9 Utility commands are generally commands that are performed during reader operations to perform miscellaneous operations on reader hardware Serial utility commands are not prefaced with a K and a numeric value nor do they require an initialization command lt A gt and lt Z gt They can be entered from ESP s Terminal or Utilities views MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 7 1 Serial Utility Commands Serial Utility Commands Note For a list of all K commands see Serial Configuration Commands on page A 6 Type Command Name Part Number lt gt Display Firmware Part Number Device Control lt H gt Enable Reader lt l gt Disable Reader Continuous external trigger lt A gt Reset does not save for power on Default Reset Save lt Z gt Save Current Settings for Power On lt Zrd gt Recall Microscan Default Parameters and Save for Power On Reader Status Request lt K gt Configuration Command Status Trigger lt char gt Serial Trigger Character 7 2 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Differences from Default Clicking the Differences from Default button will cause ESP to check all stored configuration settings and compare them to default settings All settings that are different than default Utilities will appear in the left column shown below
13. AA 4 3 MS 2 Read Cycle Overview essssseeeeeeeeeneeeneenn 4 4 Number e ele E 4 5 Time Between Identical Decodes rea 4 6 Trigger dee item aie Rie ee 4 7 Continuous Read 1 Output Emulation eene 4 9 Serial Trigger Character Delimited esee 4 10 Start Trigger Character Non Demtted AAA 4 11 Stop Trigger Character Non Deltmttedt AAA 4 12 No Decode Timeout euer tienen a ere tere t etes 4 13 Decodes Before Output 4 14 No Read Message eere d peel de 4 15 Reader Setup ar uncis tpe T eq med teens 4 16 Chapter 5 Symbologies dusel UE 5 2 iv MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Introduction Symbologies Serial Commandes AA 5 3 ele E EE 5 4 ee EE EE 5 6 Ju RTE 5 8 ee Ek D KE 5 10 Code 93 cada nisto ao leer EHE RENE RU URGERE SEHR 5 11 GS DalaBar RSS iioc EU 5 12 MSI GOod6 iate i n ERE eio 5 13 Plessey Gode e et PR EROR Ems 5 14 Industrial 2 0f 5 3 one i t e PUN Gi Ee 5 15 UPG EAN z 5 uiii emen enim 5 17 Symbology Identifier ANA 5 20 Chapter 6 Terminal Terminal WIDdOw mee nhe ed ie etes 6 2 Fitidz citi itas tieu eet 6 3 ST EE 6 4 lle ct ee 6 5 Terminal Window Menus eene emen 6 6 Chapter 7 Utilities Serial Utility Commands serranas 7 2 Differences from Default sese 7 3 el UTC 7 4 Device ConA sca ecc D DEED AUR URS ERR 7 7 Defauli
14. CCD Reader User s Manual Code 93 Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Symbologies Used in some clinical applications Code 93 is a variable length continuous symbology employing four element widths Each Code 93 character has nine modules that may be either black or white Each character contains three bars and three spaces lt K475 status 0 minimum symbol length Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Minimum Symbol Length Code 93 Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Specifies the minimum number of characters that the reader will recognize not including the start and stop check characters The reader ignores any symbol smaller than the specified length Note When setting Minimum Symbol Length to any value other than 0 add 1 to account for a reserved space For example if your symbol has 3 characters set Symbol Length to 4 lt K475 status 0 minimum symbol length gt 10 0 to 32 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 5 11 GS1 DataBar RSS GS1 DataBar RSS Note GS1 DataBar symbologies were previously known as Reduced Space Symbology or RSS DataBar 14 RSS 14 Note DataBar 14 was previously known as RSS 14 Usage Used in the grocery retail and prescription drug industries where 14 digit EAN item identification may be needed Definition DataBar 14 is a minimum length symbology that encodes 14 digits including a 1 digit indicator DataBar 14 is 96 module
15. Connecting by RS 232 Connecting by USB Connector Continuous Read Continuous Read 1 Output Emulation Control Characters Copy D DAC Daisy Chain 2 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual E Darkfield Illumination Data Bits Host Port DataBar Expanded RSS Expanded DataBar Limited RSS Limited DataBar 14 RSS 14 Decode Decode Rate Decodes Before Output Default Default Reset Save Default Macros Default Settings Defaulting Delimited Depth of Field Design Device Control Differences from Default Diffused Lighting Digital Signal Processor Digital to Analog Converter Direct Memory Access Disable Reader Disclaimer Discrete I O Display Incoming Data Even When Not in Focus Document Memo Downloading Application Code Downloading ESP from the Web DSP E EAN 13 Status UPC EAN EAN 8 as EAN 13 UPC EAN EAN 8 Status UPC EAN Editing a Macro Effects of Protocol Commands Electrical Electrical Specifications Embedded Memory Enable Echo Enable Reader End of Read Cycle Enhanced Format MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Index F Entering Control Characters in Serial Commands Environmental EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory ESP System Requirements Explanation of Modifiers for Code 39 Codabar and 2 5 Explanation of Modifiers for Other Symbologies External Edge External Level EZ Mode F Falling Edge Field Programmable Gate Array File Find Find Next Find
16. Decodes Before Output Noread Message Message Reader Setup Shutter Speed Minimum Speed Maximum Speed ESP Values Single Continuous Read GS 0x00 NUL 0x00 NUL 2 D Enabled Disabled 70 0 To open nested options single click the I To change a setting double click the setting and use your cursor to scroll through the options MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Read Cycle Read Cycle Serial Commands Trigger Mode lt K200 trigger mode gt Serial Trigger Character lt K201 serial trigger character gt No Decode Timeout lt K220 0 seconds gt Decodes Before Output lt K221 decodes before output gt Number of Symbols lt K222 number of symbols gt Start Trigger Character lt K229 start character gt Stop Trigger Character lt K230 stop character gt Time Between Identical Decodes lt K503 time between identical decodes gt Reader Setup lt K522 shutter speed minimum speed maximum speed gt No Read Message lt K714 status No Read message gt MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 4 3 MS 2 Read Cycle Overview MS 2 Read Cycle Overview The MS 2 outputs symbol data as soon as it is decoded There is no End of Read Cycle option Multiple symbol operations are emulated by controlling the read cycle duration and the time allowed between identical consecutive decodes The following conditions also apply 1
17. Do not interrupt power or disconnect the host cable while download is in progress Be sure that each download is complete before moving on to the next Important When updating firmware be sure that the application code and boot code versions are mutually compatible MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 7 5 Firmware Firmware Verification Request Part Number by ESP ESP allows you to send a request to the MS 2 for the application code part number 1 Click the Firmware tab 2 From the dropdown menu to the left of the Request Part No button select App Code 3 The application code part number will be displayed in the text field to the right of the Request Part No button Firmware Verification 7 6 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Utilities Device Control Disable Reader Usage This feature is useful during extended periods when no symbols are being decoded or when the reader is being configured Definition Sending lt I gt will turn the reader off Serial Cmd lt l gt Note lt l gt only disables Continuous Read and the external trigger Serial triggers will activate a read cycle Enable Reader Definition Sending lt H gt allows the reader to trigger on any available trigger source Serial Cmd lt H gt MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 7 7 Default Reset Save Default Reset Save Understanding and controlling your reader s active saved and default settings is critical to its successful operati
18. For example the Communications menu shows a Host Port Connections option and then a list of the sub options Baud Rate Parity Stop Bits and Data Bits Each of these sub options is configurable by using dropdown menus Graphic User Interfaces Reader settings can be configured using such point and click tools as radio buttons zoom in zoom out sliders spin boxes check boxes and drag and drop functions Terminal ESP s Terminal allows you to send serial configuration and utility commands directly to the reader by typing them in the provided text field Information about using ESP in specific applications is provided in subsequent sections For ESP system requirements see System Requirements for ESP in Chapter 1 Quick Start MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 2 1 EZ Mode EZ Mode EZ Mode offers instructions on positioning the reader in relation to a test symbol and also features an Autodiscriminate function that automatically enables all symbologies ESF ESP Untitled File Model Options Connect Help ei Ri App Mode Autoconnect Switch Model Welcome to Easy Setup Program 1 Position your reader at the distance from the symbol recommended by the specifications for the unit 2 To avoid specular reflection pitch the reader or the symbol 15 degrees For Help press F1 Enter App Mode to access configuration trees and other setup features MICROSCAN Autodiscrim
19. Hesel SaVe i aciem RR ROREM anna Redes 7 8 Reader Status Request AA 7 9 Appendices Appendix A General Specifications sese A 2 Appendix B Electrical Specifications ee A 5 Appendix C Serial Configuration Commande AA A 6 Appendix D Communications PDrotocol A 9 Appendix E ASCII Table A 10 Appendix F Operational Tips A 11 Appendix G Using an External Trigger A 12 Appendix H Glossary of Terme A 13 Index MS 2 CCD Header User s Manual v Table of Contents About the MS 2 CCD Reader The key features of the MS 2 CCD Reader are Ultra compact size CCD image sensor LED illumination No moving parts Low power draw voltage 5V current 150 mA ESP and K command support Up to 220 scans per second 0 8 to 12 8 20 to 325 mm read range High Density and Low Density options Integrated right angle option LED status indicators IP54 rated enclosure RS 232 connectivity About This Manual This manual provides complete information on setting up installing and configuring the MS 2 CCD Reader The sections are presented in the order in which a reader might be set up and made ready for operation Highlighting Serial commands highlighted command fields and default command settings are highlighted in rust bold Cross references and web links are highlighted in blue bold References to ESP its toolbar headings Communications Read Cycle Symbologies etc menu topics and other points of emphasis
20. In Single symbol mode a read cycle ends only on a decode falling trigger or timeout 2 In Multiple symbol mode the read cycle begins on a triggered event but starts over after any symbol has been decoded 3 There is no new trigger feature There is no timeout for External Level mode 5 There is no Continuous Read 1 Output setting in Trigger Mode but this setting can be emulated by following the steps described in Continuous Read 1 Output Emulation EN 4 4 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Read Cycle Number of Symbols Usage Commonly used in shipping applications where an object contains individual symbols for part number quantity and other values Definition This feature allows one trigger event to decode all symbols present Conditions The following conditions apply When Number of Symbols is set to Single the read cycle ends when one symbol is decoded and output When Number of Symbols is set to Multiple all decoded symbol data for both the same and different symbols is output while the read cycle is active and or no timeout has occurred f set to Multiple and Time Between Identical Decodes is less than the decode time typically about 4ms the same symbol data can be output multiple times Number of Symbols Definition Number of Symbols is the number of different symbols that can be read in a single read cycle Serial Cmd lt K222 number of symbols gt Default 1 Options O Multipl
21. Manual Terminal Find The Find function allows you to enter text strings to be searched for in the Terminal window For example data from a series of symbols has been sent to the Terminal and you want to determine if a particular symbol whose data begins with ABC has been decoded 1 Type ABC into the Find field P amp E Find jasc M 2 Press Enter The first instance of ABC will be highlighted in the Terminal window 3 Click the Find button to the left of the text field to locate additional instances of ABC MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 6 3 Send Send The Send function allows you to enter serial commands and then send them to the reader 1 Type the command into the Send box x Tm zx e d amp ex Configuration Terminal Utilities Send Y 2 Press Enter to send the command to the reader 3 Click the Send button to the left of the text field to send the command again 6 4 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Terminal Macros Macros can be stored in a macro selection bar edited in a separate window and executed by clicking on the macro name Default Macros Add Macro Next Row grt Number Checksum Disable Scanning Enable Scanning y Exit Read Cycle Ss press F1 2 A Click on the first arrow here to see Add Click on Next Macro or Default Macros Click on subsequent Row to see the When you default macros the entire arrows
22. Previous Firmware Firmware Update Firmware Verification FIS Options Fixed Length Fixed Symbol Length Fixed Symbol Length Status DataBar Expanded Focal Distance Focal Plane Focus Force Connect Format Industrial 2 of 5 FPGA Full ASCII Set Code 39 Full Duplex Function Keys G General Specifications Glossary of Terms Good Read GS1 DataBar RSS MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual H H Half Duplex Hex Values High Density Highlighting Host Host Communications Host Connector Pin Assignments Host Port Connections Host Port Protocol Image Sensor Import Export Industrial 2 of 5 Initialize Input Install ESP Installing ESP from the Microscan Tools CD Interleaved 2 of 5 ISO Certification K Keyboard Macros L Ladder Orientation Latest Manual Version Lens Light Emitting Diode Limitation of Liability Low Density Macros Maximum Speed Mechanical Menu Toolbar Microscan ESP Help Minimum Length Minimum Speed MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Index N Minimum Symbol Length Code 128 EAN 128 Minimum Symbol Length Code 39 Minimum Symbol Length Code 93 Minimum Symbol Length MSI Code Minimum Symbol Length Plessey Code Model Model Memo Mounting the Imager MS 2 CCD Reader MS 2 CCD Reader Dimensions MS 2 Read Cycle Overview MSI Code Multidrop N Navigating in ESP New ESP File New Model Next Row No Decode Timeout No Read Message No Read Status No
23. Symbol Length 2 must not be equal to each other MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 5 9 Code 128 EAN 128 Code 128 EAN 128 Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Code 128 is a smaller symbology useful in applications with limited space and high security requirements A very dense alphanumeric symbology It encodes all 128 ASCII characters it is continuous has variable length and uses multiple element widths measured edge to edge lt K474 status 0 minimum symbol length 1 1 0 application record separator character gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Minimum Symbol Length Code 128 EAN 128 Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Minimum Symbol Length helps prevent truncations and increases data integrity by ensuring that only one symbol length will be accepted This specifies the exact number of characters that the reader will recognize this does not include start stop and check characters The reader ignores any symbol not having the specified length lt K474 status 0 minimum symbol length 1 1 0 application record separator character gt 0 0 to 32 Application Record Separator Character Code 128 EAN 128 Definition Serial Cmd Default Options 5 10 This is an ASCII character that serves as a separator in formatted output lt K474 status 0 minimum symbol length 1 1 0 application record separator character gt NUL Any ASCII character 7 bit MS 2
24. The first parameter is always a zero 0 and does not change Default 2 Options 1 4095 The MS 2 times out if no symbol is decoded during the No Decode Timeout period If a symbol is decoded before the timeout expires the timeout period starts again No Decode Timeout only applies to Edge Serial Data and Serial Data and Edge trigger modes In Single symbol mode lt K222 1 gt No Decode Timeout is the maximum amount of time the reader will attempt to decode after a trigger is activated In Multiple symbol mode lt K222 0 gt No Decode Timeout is the time in which there are no decodes not the time since the trigger was activated That is if the reader continues to decode symbols presented to it it will not exit the read cycle unless the time between decodes exceeds the time set in No Decode Timeout For Level trigger mode the read cycle ends when the trigger falls or when a symbol is decoded and output in Single symbol mode MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 4 13 Decodes Before Output Decodes Before Output Note When setting up determine if the reader s scan rate is capable of scanning your longest symbol the required number of times Usage Useful for increasing the reliability of decodes for symbologies that do not have internal error checking Definition The number of decodes required per symbol before its data is sent Requires the reader to decode a symbol successfully a designated number of times before data is
25. check character status check character output status symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt Code 128 EAN 128 lt K474 status 0 minimum symbol length 1 1 0 application record separator character gt Code 93 lt K475 status 0 minimum symbol length gt DataBar 14 RSS 14 lt K482 status gt DataBar Limited RSS Limited lt K483 status gt DataBar Expanded RSS Expanded lt K484 status gt MSI Code lt K486 status check character mode check character output status 0 minimum symbol length Plessey Code lt K487 status check character output status 0 minimum symbol length Industrial 2 of 5 lt K488 status check character status check character output status format symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt UPC EAN MS 2 CCD Header User s Manual K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status supplementals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as UPC A EAN 8 as EAN 13 Code 39 Code 39 Usage Code 39 is the most widely used non retail 1D symbology Definition An alphanumeric symbology with unique start stop code patterns composed of 9 black and white elements per character 3 of which are wide Serial Cmd lt K470 status check character status check character output status 0 0 minimum symbol length full ASCII set Default Enabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Character Status Code 39 Defi
26. encoded numbers signal for computer processing Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASIC An integrated circuit that is customized for a particular kind of use rather than general use All vision system elements including firmware can be integrated into one ASIC Automatic Gain Control AGC Adjustment to signal strength that seeks to maintain a constant level regardless of the distance between a reader and symbol Auxiliary Port RS 232 connection to an auxiliary terminal or device for remote viewing Baud Rate The number of discrete signal events per second bits per second CCD See Charge Coupled Device Charge Coupled Device CCD A semiconductor device with an array of light sensitive elements that converts light images into electrical signals Check Character A Modulus 43 or Modulus 10 character that is added to encoded symbol data for additional data integrity Connector A plug or socket on a device or cable providing in out connectivity for various circuits and pins Concentrator Intermediary device that relays data from readers to a host and commands from the host to the readers or other devices DAC See Digital to Analog Converter Daisy Chain Linkage of primary and secondary readers allowing data to be relayed up to the host via auxiliary port connections Decode A Good Read The successful interpretation and output of the information encoded in a symbol Default
27. file is stored on your hard drive 5 At the end of the installation process the following icon will appear on your desktop 6 Click the ESP icon to start the program System Requirements for ESP 166 MHz Pentium processor recommended Windows Vista XP or 2000 operating system Internet Explorer 5 0 or higher 64 MB minimum RAM 40 MB minimum disk space 800 x 600 pixel minimum 256 color display 1 4 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Quick Start Step 4 Select Model When you start ESP the following menu will appear Select a Model Current Legacy esse Quadrus EZ Mens Quadrus MINI Quadrus MINI Velocity sees MS 4 MS 3 Laser Race MS 890 MS 860 MS 820 wep MS SE MS Conert Quadrus Verifier MS Q Description MS 2 1 v Show this dialog at startup Skip EZ Mode Cancel 1 Click the button showing the MS 2 2 Click OK Note You can also double click the MS 2 button to make your selection 3 Click Yes when this dialog appears Would you like to connect to the MS 2 d Switch Model Note If you need to select another model later click the Switch Model button near the top of the screen or use Model New Model in the menu toolbar MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 1 5 Autoconnect Step 5 Autoconnect Click Start when the Autoconnect dialog appears Connecting Select the COM Port comi D Press Start to autoconnect
28. or timeout has not occured Usage This mode is highly recommended in any application where conveying speed is constant or if spacing object size or read cycle timeouts are consistent Definition External 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 end the read cycle The read cycle ends with a good read output or depending on the End of Read Cycle setting a timeout or new trigger occurs Serial Cmd lt K200 3 gt Serial Data Usage Serial Data is effective in a highly controlled environment where the host knows precisely when the object is in the field of view It is also useful in determining if a No Read has occurred Definition In Serial Data the reader 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 angle brackets as shown here lt t gt Serial Cmd lt K200 4 gt Note In Serial Data sending a non delimited start serial character will start a read cycle however a non delimited stop serial character has no effect Serial Data and Edge Usage Serial Data and Edge is seldom used but can be useful in an application that primarily uses an external sensing device but occasionally needs to be trig
29. return the current settings of all commands starting with the lowest K command value and ending with the highest K command value MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 7 9 Reader Status Request 7 10 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual MEE o pendices Contents Appendix A General Specifications essen nennen A 2 Appendix B Electrical Specifications sessessssesseeeeeeeeenenen nennen nennen A 5 Appendix C Serial Configuration Commande A 6 Appendix D Communications Protocol nnne nennen nennen A 9 AppendbcE ASCII Fablenn ne c heb PRODUIRE es A 10 Appendix A FOperational UC A 11 Appendix G Using an External Trioger enne A 12 Appendix Eialossary of Terms it t ep E ER tO ERE OPI Edi A 13 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual A 1 General Specifications Appendix A General Specifications Mechanical Height 0 85 21 6 mm Width 1 75 44 5 mm Length 1 75 44 5 mm Weight 2 oz 57 9 Design Sensor CCD linear image sensor Optics 660 nm visible LED Scanning Performance Scan Rate 220 scans sec Min X Dimension Down to 0 084 mm 3 3 mil on Code 39 Depth of Field 0 8 to 325 mm 12 8 Symbol Width Up to 178 mm 7 on 0 5 mm 20 mil symbol Communications Interface RS 232 Connector Type 3 foot cable terminated with 15 Pin High Density D sub Socket Connector Symbologies UPC EAN Code 39 Code 128 EAN 128 Interleaved 2 of 5 Industrial 2 of 5 Codabar Code 9
30. to match the reader s settings Click Connect on ESP s menu toolbar and then Connection Settings select Connect on the dropdown menu When the Connection Settings dialog appears check the Force Connect ET box and click Connect Parity Stop Bits Data Bits Sever m Pott COM1 Aux Port In Use Berl Force Connect coca MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 2 13 View View The View menu allows you to move quickly between interfaces without using the icon buttons on the App Mode toolbar Configuration Terminal Utilities Notice that each menu item corresponds with the icon buttons at the top of the ESP window 2 14 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Navigating in ESP Using ESP To change reader settings or to access the Terminal or Utilities views click the App Mode button eb App Mode To return to EZ Mode click the EZ Mode button lt 2 EZ Mode To make changes to configuration settings in the tree controls 1 Left click on the ESAE to expand menu items 2 Double click the desired parameter and single click in the selection box to view options 3 Place your cursor in the selection Read Cycle Number of Symbols Time Between Identical Decodes Trigger Mode Serial Trigger Character Delimited Start Character Non Delimited Stop Character Mon Delimited box scroll down to No Decode Timeout the setting you Decodes Be
31. 2 gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Character Status Industrial 2 of 5 Definition When this field is enabled a check character is added Serial Cmd lt K488 status check character status check character output status format symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Character Output Status Industrial 2 of 5 Definition When this field is enabled the check character will be output with symbol data When disabled the check character will not be output with symbol data Serial Cmd lt K488 status check character status check character output status format symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Format Industrial 2 of 5 DefinitionL Defines the number of start and stop check characters Serial Cmd lt K488 status check character status check character output status format symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt Default 3 start 3 stop Options 0 3 start 3 stop 1 2 start 2 stop MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 5 15 Industrial 2 of 5 Symbol Length 1 Industrial 2 of 5 Definition Serial Cmd Default Options This field specifies the number of characters that the reader will recognize including start and stop characters and check characters The reader ignores any symbol with fewer than the specified number of characters Because Industrial 2 of 5 is a
32. 3 MSI Code Plessey Code GS1 DataBar RSS Environmental Operating Tempurature 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F Storage Tempurature 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Relative Humidity 20 to 85 non condensing Ambient Light Works in any lighting conditions from 0 to 70 000 lux CE Mark Immunity Designed for EN 55024 1998 ITE Immunity Standard Radiated and Conducted Emissions Designed for EN 55022 1998 ITE Disturbances Class A Electrical Power 5V 5 300 mV p p max ripple 150mA 5V typ Discrete I O Trigger Input 4 7 to 24V rated 0 pA 5V 600 HA O 0V f 85 21 6 mm E LED Beam 33 8 4 mm L 1 75 44 5 2 Standard Case Side Lg 1417 AS 11 4 mm 35 8 mm 22 5 6 mm 90 22 8 mm 2X M3x0 5 5 3 mm depth Standard Case Base e i Right Angle Case Side p 45 O 1 68 14 42 7 mm og 25 6 mm 22 9 mm O ar 4 7 8 mm l 1 68 ml 42 7 mm Right Angle Case Base MS 2 CCD Reader Dimensions MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Read Ranges 30 DE 10 20 a Appendices m in 5 10 VEN a k em in Range Range em 10 f 0 10 cm 10 D 5 10 in 5 o 5 in 5 0 5 Low Density High Density Narrow bar width Read Range Scan Width High Density 005 127 mm 9 2 1 23 53 mm 2 0 51 mm at 1 7 43 mm 010 254 mm
33. 7 87 57 W 119 77 w 24 18 CAN X 56 38 8 88 58 X 120 78 x 25 19 EM AY 57 39 9 89 59 Y 121 79 y 26 1A SUB Z 58 3A 90 5A Z 122 7A Zz 27 1B ESC 59 3B 91 5B 123 7B 28 1C FS AN 60 3C 92 5C 124 7C 29 1D GS 61 3D 93 5D 125 7D 30 1E RS AN 62 3E gt 94 5E 126 7E 31 1F US AY 63 3F 95 5F E 127 7F D A 10 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Appendices Appendix F Operational Tips Cleaning The MS 2 CCD Reader has a hard coated window that should only be cleaned with alcohol 100 isopropyl Mounting When mounting the MS 2 CCD Reader do not insulate the stand mount The bottom panel is the hottest part of the reader and metal to metal contact is necessary for heat dissipation MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual A 11 Using an External Trigger Appendix G Using an External Trigger Two types of inputs are used on Microscan readers 5 volt devices have NPN trigger inputs 10 28 volt devices have optoisolated inputs and outputs 5 Volt Devices To trigger a 5 volt device the input has to be pulled down to signal ground NPN This can be done by relays or by a transistor sourced signal If a 5 volt device is used in combination with an IC 332 it must be connected as a 10 28 volt device Reader Reader Sensor 10 28 Volt Devices To trigger a 10 28 volt device a small amount of current needs to flow from Trigger to Trigger
34. 8 3 3 20 84 mm 2 5 64 mm at 2 9 74 mm 015 38 mm 8 4 3 20 109 mm 3 0 76 mm at 3 5 84 mm Low Density 005 127 mm 1 4 3 3 36 84 mm 2 4 61 mm at 2 8 71 mm 010 254 mm 1 8 7 4 30 188 mm 4 2 107 mm at 5 8 147 mm 020 508 mm 1 3 12 8 30 325 mm 7 0 178 mm at 10 8 274 mm Note All values are based on a Grade B Cod MS 2 CCD Header User s Manual e 39 symbol A 3 General Specifications FIS Options MS 2 CCD Reader CCD Reader Standard Low Density RS 232 5VDC FIS 0002 0001G CCD Reader Right Angle Low Density RS 232 5VDC FIS 0002 0002G CCD Reader Standard High Density RS 232 5VDC FIS 0002 0003G CCD Reader Right Angle High Density RS 232 5VDC FIS 0002 0004G Safety Certifications FCC UL cUL CE RoHS WEEE FE ds CE ISO Certification ISO 9001 2000 Certified Quality Management System Issued by TUV USA Inc Member of TUV NORD Group Cert No 06 1080 ISO 9001 2000 S ANAB Certified QMS Mercer of TOV NORD Orn 2008 Microscan Systems Inc All rights reserved Specifications subject to change Product specifications are given for typical performance at 25 C 77 F using grade A labels Performance characteristics may vary at high temperatures or other environmental extremes Warranty One year limited warranty on parts and labor Extended warranty available A 4 MS 2
35. AN 13 UPC E as UPC A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Default Enabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 5 17 UPC EAN EAN 13 Status UPC EAN Definition This field is enabled by default and will decode all EAN 13 symbols Serial Cmd lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status supplementals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as UPC A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Default Enabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Supplementals Required UPC EAN Definition A supplemental is a 2 or 5 character symbol appended to the main symbol When enabled the reader decodes supplemental symbol data that has been appended to the standard UPC or EAN symbol Serial Cmd lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status supplementals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as UPC A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Supplemental 2 Status UPC EAN Definition A 2 character symbol appended to the main symbol Serial Cmd lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status supplementals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as UPC A EAN 8 as EAN 13 Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Supplemental 5 Status UPC EAN Definition A 5 character symbol appended to the main symbol Serial Cmd lt K489 UP
36. Asia Pacific R O Tel 65 6846 1214 Fax 65 6846 4641 ii MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Introduction 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 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 abnormal conditions or operations 2 Any products or parts that have been transferred by the original 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
37. C A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status supplementals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as UPC A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled 5 18 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Symbologies UPC A as EAN 13 UPC EAN Definition When enabled UPC A will be transmitted as EAN 13 Serial Cmd lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status supplementals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as UPC A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Default Enabled Options 0 z Disabled 1 Enabled UPC E as UPC A UPC EAN Definition When enabled UPC E will be transmitted as UPC A Serial Cmd lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status supplementals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as UPC A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Default Disabled Options 0 z Disabled 1 Enabled EAN 8 as EAN 13 UPC EAN Definition When enabled EAN 8 will be transmitted as EAN 13 Serial Cmd K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status supplementals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as UPC A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Default Disabled Options 0 z Disabled 1 Enabled MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 5 19 Symbology Identifier Symbology Identifier Definition Symbology Identifier is a standard prefix set of characters
38. CCD Reader User s Manual Appendix B Electrical Specifications Power DV 5 300 mV p p max ripple 150mA O 5V typ Host Connector Pin Assignments 15 Pin High Density D sub Socket Connector Appendices Pin Host RS 232 In Out 1 5 Power In 2 TxD Out 3 RxD In 4 GND 5 N C 6 RTS Out 7 N C 8 Firmware Upgrade In Active Low 9 Trigger In In Active Low 10 CTS In 11 N C 12 N C 13 CHASSIS GND 14 N C 15 N C MS 2 CCD Header User s Manual Serial Configuration Commands Appendix C Serial Configuration Commands Note For a list of utility commands such as read rate requests device control options and reader status requests see Serial Utility Commands on page 7 2 Communications Host Port Connections lt K100 baud rate parity stop bits data bits gt Host Port Protocol Preamble lt K140 protocol gt K141 status preamble characters Postamble K142 status postamble characters Read Cycle Trigger Mode K200 trigger mode Serial Trigger Character K201 serial trigger character No Decode Timeout lt K220 0 seconds gt Decodes Before Output lt K221 decodes before output gt Number of Symbols lt K222 number of symbols gt Start Trigger Character lt K229 start character gt Stop Trigger Character lt K230 stop character gt Time Between Identical Decodes lt
39. D Reader User s Manual 5 7 Interleaved 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 Usage Interleaved 2 of 5 has been popular because it is the most dense symbology for printing numeric characters less than 10 characters in length however Microscan does not recommend this symbology for any new applications because of inherent problems such as truncation Definition A dense contimuous 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 representing the first character and the interleaved spaces representing the second character A check character is highly recommended Serial Cmd lt K472 status check character status check character output status symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Character Status Interleaved 2 of 5 Usage This option is not typically used but it can be enabled for additional security in applications where the host requires redundant check character verification Definition An error correcting routine in which the check character is added Serial Cmd K472 status check character status check character output status symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Character Output Status Interleaved 2 of 5 Definition When enabled a check character is sent along with the sy
40. GC Ambient Light Analog Analog to Digital Converter Appendices Application Mode Application Record Separator Character Code 128 EAN 128 Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASCII Table Ask to Save ESP File when Quitting Autoconnect Automatic Gain Control Auxiliary Port B Bar Code Options Baud Rate Baud Rate Host Port Begin Transmission C Capture Text CCD CE Mark Change Background Color Change Echo Font Change Font Change Keyboard Macros MS 2 CCD Header User s Manual D Charge Coupled Device Check Character Check Character Mode MSI Code Check Character Output Codabar Check Character Output Status Code 39 Check Character Output Status Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Output Status Interleaved 2 of 5 Check Character Output Status MSI Code Check Character Output Status Plessey Code Check Character Status Codabar Check Character Status Code 39 Check Character Status Industrial 2 of 5 Check Character Status Interleaved 2 of 5 Check Hardware Cleaning the Imager Clear Codabar Code 128 EAN 128 Code 39 Code 93 Communications Communications by ESP Communications Protocol Communications Protocol Command Table Communications Serial Commands Concatenating Configuration Commands Concentrator Configuration Command Status Configuration Command Status Request Configuration Setting Changes Configure the Reader Connect the System Connect to Readers via TCP IP
41. K470 status check character status check character output status 0 0 minimum symbol length full ASCII set Default 0 Options 0 to 32 Full ASCII Set Code 39 Usage Must be enabled when reading characters outside the standard character set 0 9 A Z etc The user must know in advance whether or not to use the Full ASCII Set option Since Full ASCII Set requires two code words to encode one character it is less efficient Definition Standard Code 39 encodes 43 characters zero through nine capital A through capital Z minus symbol plus symbol forward slash space decimal point dollar sign and percent symbol When Full ASCII Set is enabled the reader can read the full ASCII character set from 0 to 255 Serial Cmd lt K470 status check character status check character output status 0 0 minimum symbol length full ASCII set gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 5 5 Codabar Codabar Usage Used in photo finishing and library applications Previously used in medical applications but not typically used in newer medical applications Definition Codabar is a 16 bit character set 0 through 9 and the characters and with start stop codes and at least two distinctly different bar widths Serial Cmd lt K471 status 0 start stop output status 0 symbol length status symbol length check character status check character output Default
42. K503 time between identical decodes gt Reader Setup lt K522 shutter speed minimum speed maximum speed gt No Read Message lt K714 status No Read message gt Symbologies Symbology Identifier lt K450 0 symbology identifier status gt Code 39 K470 status check character status check character output status 0 0 minimum symbol length full ASCII set gt Codabar lt K471 status 0 start stop match output status 0 symbol length status symbol length check character status check character output status gt Interleaved 2 of 5 lt K472 status check character status check character output status symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt Code 128 EAN 128 lt K474 status 0 minimum symbol length 1 1 0 application record separator character gt Code 93 lt K475 status 0 minimum symbol length gt DataBar 14 RSS 14 lt K482 status gt DataBar Limited RSS Limited lt K483 status gt DataBar Expanded RSS Expanded lt K484 status gt MSI Code lt K486 status check character mode check character output status 0 minimum symbol length gt Plessey Code lt K487 status check character output status 0 minimum symbol length gt Industrial 2 of 5 lt K488 status check character status check character output status format symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt UPC EAN K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status supplementals required s
43. MICROSCAN MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual P N 83 000002 Rev B Copyright and Disclaimer Copyright 2008 by Microscan Systems Inc 1201 S W 7th Street Renton WA U S A 98057 425 226 5700 FAX 425 226 8682 ISO 9001 2000 Certified Quality Management System Issued by TUV USA Inc Member of TUV NORD Group Cert No 06 1080 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 place a trademark symbol at 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 Center on our web site at www microscan com Technical Support For technical support email helpdesk microscan com Microscan Systems Inc 1201 S W 7th Street Renton WA 98057 U S A Tel 425 226 5700 Fax 425 226 8250 helpdesk microscan com Microscan Europe Tel 31 172 423360 Fax 31 172 423366 Microscan
44. Microscan s help desk if you have difficulty downloading application code to the MS 2 helpdesk microscan com Downloading Application Code to the MS 2 1 Connect to the MS 2 via ESP 2 Verify your current firmware using Firmware Verification in ESP Utilities 3 Power off the reader by detaching the reader cable from the IC 3USB adapter if you are connected by USB or IC 332 adapter if you are connected by RS 232 4 Attach the plug end of the Firmware Upgrade Adapter 61 000143 01 to the reader cable Plug End ad Socket End B I Firmware Upgrade Adapter 61 000143 01 5 Attach the socket end of the Firmware Upgrade Adapter to the IC 3USB adapter if you are connected by USB or IC 332 adapter if you are connected by RS 232 and power on the reader 6 Click the Start button in ESP Utilities to open the firmware update utility Firmware Update Click the Start button in App Code v ESP Utilities to open the firmware update utility 7 Select the reader from the Target Device dropdown menu 8 Select 8MHz from the Crystal Frequency dropdown menu FLASH MCU Programmer Target Device MS 2 Start Address FF0000H Crystal Frequency BMHz End Address FFFFFFH il 31 00003 0Xmhx coil ose Flash Memory Size 010000H Command to COM1 Option Full Oj tion D E B P Continued on next page 7 4 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 9 10
45. Mode view from Terminal or Utilities MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 2 3 Menu Toolbar Menu Toolbar File gt New Whenever New is selected the default configuration of ESP is loaded Open Save When Save or Save As is selected the ESP configuration is saved to the host computer s hard drive and available whenever the same file is selected under Open Important When you save menu changes to your hard drive these changes are not saved to your reader The illustration below shows how settings can be saved and received between ESP and the reader and ESP and the host hard drive vw Save to Reader A Receive Reader Settings Import Export File New Open Save Save As Print Import Export Recent File Exit Ctrl N Ctrl 0 Ctri S Ctrl P Import converts the ASCII settings from a text file to ESP configuration settings Export converts the active ESP configuration settings to an ASCII text file 2 4 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Using ESP Model In the Model menu you can select any of the models supported by ESP When you choose a different model the connection to your present model will be terminated MS 2 id MS 2 1 New Model Remove Model To connect to another model select New Model choose a new model from the pop up menu that appears and click OK Note When you save an ESP file you are saving the settings of all the model
46. P Easy Setup Program configuration changes can be made in the ESP tree controls and then sent and saved to the reader The user can also send serial commands to the reader via ESP s Terminal MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 3 1 Communications by ESP Communications by ESP Parameters ESP Values ek Communications App Mode Host Port Connections Click this button Baud Rate to bring up the Parity App Mode view Stop Bits Data Bits i Be Preamble Preamble Characters Pojnt to Point with RTS CTS Communication Postamble Click this button to bring up the Communication To open nested options To change a setting tree control single click the double click the setting and use your cursor to scroll through the options 3 2 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Communications Communications Serial Commands Host Port Connections lt K100 baud rate parity stop bits data bits gt Host Port Protocol lt K140 protocol gt Preamble lt K141 status oreamble character s gt Postamble MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual lt K142 status postamble character s gt Host Port Connections Host Port Connections The following settings define the basic transmission speeds and digital standards that ensure common formatting Baud Rate Host Port Usage Can be used to transfer data faster or to match host port settings Definition The rate at which the reader a
47. Restores ROM or flash settings and initializes serial commands MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual A 13 Glossary of Terms Delimited A delimited command or field is bracketed by predefined characters Decode Rate The number of good reads per second ahieved by a reader Darkfield Illumination Lighting of objects surfaces or particles at very shallow or low angles so that light does not directly enter a reader s optical hardware Depth of Field The in focus range of a reader Measured from the distance behind an object to the distance in front of the object with all objects appearing in focus Diffused Lighting Scattered soft lighting from a wide variety of angles used to eliminate shadows and specular glints from profiled highly reflective surfaces Digital to Analog Converter DAC A VLSI circuit used to convert digitally processed images to analog for display on a monitor Digital Signal Processor DSP A VLSI chip designed for ultra high speed arithmetic processing Discrete I O Inputs and outputs characterized by discrete signal transitions from one voltage level to another so that digital switching can occur Direct Memory Access DMA A capability provided by some computer bus architectures that allows data to be sent directly to memory from an attached device DSP See Digital Signal Processor EPROM See Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory Embedded Memory Onboard memory de
48. aa TERDUM MD CN MEM 6 3 SENAN ctos rr cric Com rea uno A am EE 6 4 MEET EE PEA E Ce tsi s RE NR PORRADA REI NERD DP T Eee ORE eee o eun 6 5 This section describes the Terminal window and Macro functions in ESP MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 6 1 Terminal Window Terminal Window a Terminal Click this button to display the Terminal view The following view will appear Copy paste save Type text here to Type serial commands find matching text here or directly in the in the Terminal terminal screen ESP ESP Untitled iud Sees File Model Options Connect View Terminal Help Ed S Bi gt e B EZ Mode Autoconnect Switch Model Configuration J Terminal Utilities P Cell S Find Send Clear screen Terminal screen Click on desired Macros listed Macro to run on this bar Next Row PartNumber Checksum Disable Scanning Enable Scanning Exit Read Cyc Ms 1 5 2 GSE 7 For Help press F1 Click on arrows to Add Macro Remove Macro or Edit Macro The Terminal allows you to send serial commands to the reader by typing commands in the Send text field or directly in the Terminal screen by copying and pasting or by using Macros The Terminal screen also displays symbol data or information from the reader You can right click on the screen to bring up a menu of several options for managing data in the Terminal view 6 2 MS 2 CCD Reader User s
49. and descriptions of those settings will appear in the right column configuration settings that are different than default settings Click this button for a list of ESP mim from Default lt K200 4 gt lt K201h 52 gt lt K220 1000 gt lt K470 0 gt Mode Serial Data Character Delimited Ri Read Cycle Timeout 1000 Code 39 Disabled Send configuration settings to the reader without saving by clicking Send to Reader Save As Send and Save Send to Reader be Click Save As to save the report as plain text or a tab delimited text file Send configuration settings to the reader and save in ESP by clicking Send and Save text file click Save As To save the Differences from Default report either as plain text or as a tab delimited Reader to send the settings without saving them Click Send and Save to send the settings to the reader and save them or Send to Important The use the Differences from Default feature you must connect to the reader and Receive Reader Settings via the Send Recv button on the toolbar MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual vr Send Recy Firmware Firmware Firmware Update Application code versions are specific to your MS 2 Consult with your sales representative before downloading application code If needed application code will be sent to you in the form of a mhx file Contact
50. are highlighted in Bold Initial Caps Host Communications There are two ways to configure and test the MS 2 CCD Reader Microscan s Windows based ESP Easy Setup Program Software which offers point and click ease of use and visual responses to user adjustments Serial commands such as lt K200 0 gt that can be sent from ESP s Terminal or another vi terminal program MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual EN 7 Quick Start Contents Step 1 Gheck HardWare Juss iso ea Dae temone 1 2 Step 2 Connect the Systems eise Bt e E d ecc nete Lada a ee ECC ci a ed 1 3 Steps Install ESP znenia weenie tenth Dee eg eret c ee Na cedat 1 4 Step 4 Select Modele en ertet aes eie iiie te visae dieses 1 5 Step 5 Autoconrnect agen terere dE SEENEN ebe Malis 1 6 Step 6 Position the Reader iie ee erede dae dad cena ses Sia 1 7 Step 7 Configure the Header assis one Le ls eese cesta dias ends tees 1 8 Step 8 Save Configuration in EG 1 9 This section is designed to get your MS 2 CCD Reader up and running quickly using ESP Easy Setup Program Following these steps will allow you to get a sense of the reader s capabilities and to test symbol decode performance Detailed setup information for installing the reader into your application can be found in the subsequent sections MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 1 1 Check Hardware Step 1 Check Hardware Caution Be sure that all cables are connected BEFORE applying power to the system
51. ations in the retail industry Definition UPC Universal Product Code is a minimum length numeric continuous symbology UPC can have two or five digit supplemental bar code data following the normal code The UPC Version A UPC A symbol is used to encode a 12 digit number The first digit is the number system character the next five are the manufacturer number the next five are the product number and the last digit is the checksum character EAN is the European version of the UPC symbology and is used in European market applications When enabled the reader will read UPC A symbols Serial Cmd lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status supplementals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as UPC A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Default Enabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled UPC E Status UPC EAN Definition This field is enabled by default and will decode all UPC E symbols Serial Cmd lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status supplementals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as UPC A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Default Enabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled EAN 8 Status UPC EAN Definition This field is enabled by default and will decode all EAN 8 symbols Serial Cmd lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status supplementals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as E
52. ations system in which signals can travel simultaneously between devices A 14 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Appendices Good Read A decode The successful scanning and decoding of the information encoded in a bar code symbol Half Duplex A communications system in which signals can travel between devices in both directions but not simultaneously Host A computer PLC or other device that is used to execute commands and process data and discrete signals Image Sensor A device that converts a visual image to an electrical signal a CCD for example Initialize Implement serial configuration commands into the reader s active memory Input A channel or communications line Decoded data or a discrete signal that is received by a device Ladder Orientation A linear symbol orientation in which the bars are parallel to the symbol s direction of travel Light Emitting Diode LED A semiconductor device that emits light when conducting current Lens A transparent piece of material with curved surfaces which either converge or diverge light rays Multidrop A communications protocol for networking two or more readers or other devices with a concentrator or controller and characterized by the use of individual device addresses and the RS 485 standard Normally Closed A discrete output state that is only active when open Normally Open A discrete output state that is only active when c
53. ay Incoming Data Even When Not in Focus When Display Incoming Data Even When Not in Focus is enabled data from the reader will continue to appear in the Terminal even when ESP is not the top window MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 2 7 Menu Toolbar Preferences gt Bar Code Options Tab Preferences General Terminal Bar Code Options Advanced Sizing Information Caption Bar Height 0 500 Inches Caption Font Bar Width 13 Mils Alignment Below Center D Default Settings The Bar Code Options dialog allows you to set the size of user created symbols Sizing Information Sets the bar width or module width in mils or thousandths of an inch of user created symbols Example A bar width of 14 is 0 014 inches Caption Allows you to define and position a human readable caption for the symbol you create 2 8 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Using ESP Preferences gt Advanced Tab Preferences General Terminal Bar Code Options Advanced Send XON with Autoconnect IV Ask to Save ESP File when Quitting Connect to readers via TCP IP Iw Use Default Storage Location Default Settings OK Cancel Send XON with Autoconnect Sends an XON Begin Transmission command to the reader before starting the Autoconnect routine Ask to Save ESP File when Quitting When enabled prompts the user to save a esp file when ending a session jJ Save changes to session 9 esp vo zen The esp f
54. ced format Default Settings returns all of the above settings to default Keyboard Macros allows you to create new keyboard macro commands that can be sent from function keys F2 F4 F5 etc Terminal Dropdown Menu The dropdown Terminal menu has Capture Text Save Current Text Send File Find Next and Find Previous functions as well as the same functions defined above Terminal Capture Text Save Current Text Capture Text lets you append data in real time to a text file of your choice While in operation the text file cannot be opened You can select Pause to interrupt the capture flow or Stop to end the flow and open the Change Font file Change Echo Font Save Current Text saves all text in the Terminal Enable Echo window to a text file Find Next searches for a user defined section of text Change Background Color gt in the Terminal Non Printable Characters gt Find Previous operates in the same way as Find Default Settings Next but searches backward through Terminal text Find Next F3 Find Previous Shift F3 Keyboard Macros MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual eee 7 Utilities Contents Serial Utility Commande 7 2 Differences from BR 2 inrano Get es aud echa a Qe con Ea Fe Fo ando da o erac iebnd Seca ieai erede EFE GR ax 7 3 Fil WAN O oo ceder crees eda eve eoo cess Eee eus pU ve Qe exe PE Cre Fe Uv day eer betur do Qoa cua P ue URP e Secun vei ve vp FL steeped 7 4 Device Contro EE
55. continuous symbology it is prone to substitution errors Therefore a symbol length must be defined and a symbol must contain an even number of characters lt K488 status check character status check character output status format symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt 10 0 to 32 Symbol Length 2 Industrial 2 of 5 Definition Serial Cmd Default Options This field specifies the number of characters that the reader will recognize including start and stop characters and check characters The reader ignores any symbol with fewer than the specified number of characters Because Industrial 2 of 5 is a continuous symbology it is prone to substitution errors Therefore a symbol length must be defined and a symbol must contain an even number of characters lt K488 status check character status check character output status format symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt 6 0 to 32 Range Modes Industrial 2 of 5 Variable Length To set for any length Symbol Length 1 and Symbol Length 2 must both equal zero Minimum Length To set for minimum length both Symbol Length 1 and Symbol Length 2 must be equal to each other and be any number other than zero Fixed Length To set for a fixed length Symbol Length 1 and Symbol Length 2 must not be equal to each other 5 16 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Symbologies UPC EAN UPC A Status UPC EAN Usage Used primarily in point of sale applic
56. d the host Serial Cmd lt K140 protocob Default Point to Point Options 0 Point to Point 1 Point to Point with RTS CTS Note The preamble lt K141 gt and postamble lt K142 gt character strings can be used to frame the decoded data in both protocol modes Point to Point Standard Usage Used only with RS 232 or RS 422 Definition Standard Point to Point requires no address and sends the data to the host whenever it is available without a request or handshake from the host Serial Cmd lt K140 0 gt Point to Point with RTS CTS Usage A reader initiates a data transfer with an RTS request to send transmission The host when ready responds with a CTS clear to send and the data is transmitted RTS and CTS signals are transmitted over two dedicated wires as defined in the RS 232 standard Used only with RS 232 Definition Point to Point with RTS CTS request to send clear to send is a simple hardware handshake protocol that allows a reader to initiate data transfers to the host Serial Cmd K140 1 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 3 5 Preamble Preamble Preamble Status Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Useful for identifying and controlling incoming data For example defining the preamble as a carriage return and a line feed causes each decoded message to be displayed on its own line Defines a one to four character data string that can be added to the beginning of the deco
57. ded data lt K141 status preamble character s gt Disabled O Disabled 1 Enabled within any protocol Preamble Characters Serial Cmd Default Options lt K141 status preamble character s gt AM carriage return To enter control characters within a serial command hold down the Ctrl key while typing the desired character Example lt K141 1 CTRL ms gt to enter the control character M MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Communications Postamble Postamble Status Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Useful for identifying and controlling incoming data For example defining the postamble as a carriage return and a line feed causes each decoded message to be displayed on its own line Allows the user to enable or disable up to four postamble characters that can be added to the end of the decoded data lt K142 status postamble character s gt Enabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled within any protocol Postamble Characters Serial Cmd Default Options lt K142 status postamble character s gt AMAJ carriage return line feed To enter control characters within a serial command hold down the Ctrl key while typing the desired character Example lt K142 1 CTRL m CTRL j gt to enter AMAJ MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 3 7 Postamble 3 8 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual RR 4 Head Cycle Contents Read Gycle by GE 4 2 Read Cycle Serial Commande AAA 4 3 MS 2 Read Cycle Over
58. der has settings that you do not want to change choosing Yes would allow you to load those settings to ESP and save them in an ESP file for later retrieval Receiving the reader s settings will also assure that you will not be subsequently saving any unwanted changes that you or someone else has made previously in ESP Saving Receive Reader Settings f Send and Save Default all ESP Settings Send No Save lt A gt Saves ESP settings to current memory Send and Save lt Z gt Activates all changes in current memory and saves to the reader for power on 2 16 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Using ESP Defaulting When you select Default Current Menu Settings or Default all ESP Settings you are only defaulting the ESP settings Advanced Options Send Current View This is the same as Save to Reader gt Send No Save except that only the commands in the current Save to Reader tree control are sent Receive Reader Settings Default Current Menu Settings Default all Settings Send Current Command Send Current View Send Current Command Saves only the command that is a currently selected in the tree control Add Exception Remove Exception Add Remove Exception After you perform a Receive Reader Settings command and you click on the Advanced Options gt Add Exception option you may see a list of serial commands These are commands that may be in your reader s firmware but are not included in or are differe
59. e 1 Single MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 4 5 Time Between Identical Decodes Time Between Identical Decodes Usage Can be used to prevent repetition of data output Also useful for emulating Multiple symbol operations When used in conjunction with Number of Symbols set to Multiple Time Between Identical Decodes can be set so that more than one symbol can be read within a read cycle Definition Determines the length of time that the reader will wait before it outputs the same symbol s data a second time Serial Cmd lt K503 time between identical decodes gt Default 0 Options 0 to 2550ms 4 6 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Read Cycle Trigger Mode Definition Serial Cmd Default Options The Trigger is the event that initiates a read cycle lt K200 trigger mode gt Continuous Read 0 Continuous Read 2 External Level 3 External Edge 4 Serial Data 5 Serial Data and Edge Continuous Read Usage Definition Serial Cmd Continuous Read is useful in testing symbol readability or reader functions It is not recommended for normal operations In Continuous Read trigger input options are disabled and the reader is always in the read cycle If a single symbol stays within read range for multiple read cycles its data will be transmitted repeatedly until it leaves the read range The reader sends replies to serial commands that require responses when symbol data is transmitted Note
60. eceive Options Serial Command Format Serial Configuration Command Conventions Serial Configuration Commands Serial Data Serial Data and Edge Serial Trigger Character Delimited Serial Utility Commands Setting Up Continuous Read 1 Output Emulation Show Connect Prompt Show Model Prompt Show Non Printable Characters Shutter Speed Skew Skip EZ Mode Standard Format Start Trigger Character Non Delimited Start Stop Output Status Codabar Status Industrial 2 of 5 Status MSI Code Status Plessey Code Stop Stop Bits Host Port Stop Trigger Character Non Delimited Substrate Supplemental 2 Status UPC EAN 8 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual T Supplemental 5 Status UPC EAN Supplementals Required UPC EAN Switch Model Symbol Caption Symbol Length 1 Industrial 2 of 5 Symbol Length 2 Industrial 2 of 5 Symbol Length 1 Interleaved 2 of 5 Symbol Length 2 Interleaved 2 of 5 Symbol Length Codabar Symbol Length Status Codabar Symbol Sizing Information Symbol Transitions Symbologies Symbologies by ESP Symbologies Serial Commands Symbology Symbology Identifier System Requirements for ESP T Table of Contents Technical Support Terminal Terminal Dropdown Menu Terminal Window Terminal Window Menus Tilt Time Between Identical Decodes Trigger Trigger Character Trigger Mode U UPC EAN UPC A as EAN 13 UPC EAN UPC A Status UPC EAN UPC E as UPC A UPC EAN UPC E Status
61. ement of physical parts Read Cycle A programmed period of time or condition during which a reader will accept symbol input Read Only Memory ROM A data storage medium used in computers and other electronics primarily used to distribute firmware Skew Rotation of a linear or 2D symbol around an axis parallel to the symbol height on the substrate See the illustration under the definition of Pitch Substrate The surface upon which a symbol is printed stamped or etched Symbol Transitions The transition of bars and spaces on a symbol used to detect the presence of a symbol on an object Symbology A symbol 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 alphanumeric information Tilt Rotation of a linear or 2D symbol around an axis perpendicular to the substrate See the illustration under the definition of Pitch Trigger A signal transition or character string that initiates a read cycle Very Large Scale Integration VLSI The creation of integrated circuits by combining thousands of transistor based circuits on a single chip VLSI See Very Large Scale Integration A 16 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Hyperlink Index A A D Converter Aberration About the MS 2 CCD Reader About This Manual Absorption Active Illumination ADC Add Remove Exception Add Macro Advanced Options A
62. est Read Rate request or clear Counters enable or disable the reader or send output pulses in Device Control determine the Differences from Default in the current settings add or remove master symbol data in Master Database and verify or update the reader s firmware Click the Configuration button to display the second row of ESP icons Configuration From here you can make changes in the tree controls that can be accessed by clicking the buttons on the second row of icons in the ESP window d vu is Ili Communication Read Cycle Symbologies For further details see Microscan ESP Help in the dropdown Help menu Microscan ESP Help Quick Start Help k About ESP Contacting Microscan 1 8 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Quick Start Step 8 Save Configuration in ESP To make changes to a configuration setting 1 Left click on the to expand the desired tree 2 Double click on the desired parameter and click once in the selection box to view options Saving Options Parameters Communications Host Port Connections Baud Rate Parity Stop Bits Data Bits Host Protocol Preamble Preamble Characters oe eed Postamble Postamble Characters ESP Values 3 Place your cursor in the selection box scroll down to the setting you want to change and click once on the setting Point to Point Disabled CR Enabled Disabled Enabled
63. etting Up Continuous Read 1 Output Emulation 1 Set Number of Symbols to Multiple Multiple on Serial Cmd lt K222 0 gt 2 Set Time Between Identical Decodes to 500 ms Time Between IdenticalDecodes H 10 2550 ms Serial Cmd lt K503 500 gt 3 Set Trigger Mode to External Level Trigger Mode Continuous Read Y Continuous Read External Level External Edge Serial Data Serial Data and Edge Serial Cmd lt K200 2 gt Important Continuous Read 1 Output Emulation is not recommended for automated environments because there is typically no reliable way to verify whether or not a symbol was missed MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 4 9 Serial Trigger Character Delimited Serial Trigger Character Delimited Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options 4 10 Allows the user to define the trigger character and delimiters that start and stop the read cycle A serial trigger is considered an online host command and requires the same command format as all host commands It must be entered within angle bracket delimiters lt gt or in the case of non delimited triggers it must define individual start and stop characters lt K201 serial trigger character gt GS Any single ASCII character including control characters except NUL 00 in hex an existing host command character or an on line protocol character Control characters entered on the command line are displayed in the menu as mne
64. f entered as hex pairs All fields preceding a modified field must be included unless there is no change in the preceding fields If there is no change in preceding fields then commas alone can be entered in these fields For example if only the last field in the command lt K100 4 1 0 1 gt is changing it can be entered as lt K100 1 gt All fields following a modified field can be omitted For example to change Baud Rate to 4800 without changing the other host port paramters send lt K100 3 gt Concatenating Configuration Commands Commands can be concatenated added together in a single string For example lt K100 4 gt lt K222 1 gt lt K470 0 gt lt A gt sets the Baud Rate to 9600 enables Multiple symbol mode disables Code 39 and resets the data buffers without saving the changes for power on MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual A 7 Serial Configuration Commands Configuration Command Status Request To learn the reader s current configuration send the Configuration Command Status command lt K gt Entering Control Characters in Serial Commands To enter control characters within a serial command hold down the Ctrl key while typing the desired character Example To enter a carriage return and line feed M J enter lt K141 1 CTRL m CTRL j gt A 8 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Appendices Appendix D Communications Protocol Communications Protocol Command Table
65. fore Output want to change SiNoreadMessage RR and single click Message the setting Reader Setup Shutter Speed Minimum Speed Maximum Speed ESP Values Single 0 Continuous Read The X indicates that the setting is the default 2 Disabled 70 4 Left click again on the open screen to complete the selection 5 Right click on the open screen and Save to Reader select Save to Reader to implement Receive Reader Settings Send No Save Send and Save the command in the reader You can Default Current Menu Settings send the command without saving it Default all ESP Settings or you can send and save the command simultaneously Advanced Options MS 2 CCD Header User s Manual 2 15 Send Receive Options Send Receive Options To access Receive Save and Default options click the Send Recv button You can also access these options by right clicking in any of the configuration views 4 Send Recv Receiving From the Send Recv menu select Receive Reader Settings Caution Do not select this option if you do not want to upload the reader s settings For example if your ESP file has a number of custom settings that you want to maintain and download into the reader these settings would be lost by choosing Yes This is useful if you want to receive upload the reader s settings and save them as a file for future use For example if your rea
66. gered manually An auxiliary terminal can be connected to the auxiliary port so the user can send the serial trigger character through the reader to the host Definition In this mode the reader accepts either a serial ASCII character or an external trigger pulse to start the read cycle Serial Cmd lt K200 5 gt Note In Serial Data sending a non delimited start serial character will start a read cycle however a non delimited stop serial character has no effect 4 8 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Read Cycle Continuous Read 1 Output Emulation Usage Continuous Read 1 Output can be useful in applications where it is not feasible to use a trigger and all succeeding symbols contain different information It is also effective in applications where the objects are presented by hand The MS 2 does not offer this feature but it can be emulated by following the steps described below Definition In Continuous Read 1 Output Emulation the trigger must be active grounded for as long as the MS 2 needs to be scanning symbols The MS 2 will only output symbol data once while that symbol remains in the MS 2 s field of view If the symbol is removed and then presented again it must be removed from the field of view for the amount of time specified in the Time Between Identical Decodes value before the MS 2 will decode the symbol again However if a new symbol is presented the MS 2 will decode it and output symbol data immediately S
67. ich each character consists of four bits in a binary format Serial Cmd lt K486 status check character mode check character output status 0 minimum symbol length gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Character Mode MSI Code Definition This field is set to perform a Modulus 10 calculation by default It can also be set to perform a Double Modulus 10 calculation Serial Cmd lt K486 status check character mode check character output status 0 minimum symbol length gt Default Modulus 10 Options 1 Modulus 10 2 Double Modulus 10 Check Character Output Status MSI Code Definition When this field is enabled the reader will output the check digit with symbol data When disabled the reader will not output the check digit with symbol data Serial Cmd lt K486 status check character mode check character output status 0 minimum symbol length gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Minimum Symbol Length MSI Code Definition This field specifies the minimum number of characters the reader will recognize including a check character Serial Cmd lt K486 status check character mode check character output status 0 minimum symbol length gt Default 6 Options 0 to 32 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 5 13 Plessey Code Plessey Code Status Plessey Code Usage Used primarily in library and retail applications Definition Plessey Code consists of pairs of wide and na
68. ifier AAA 5 20 This section describes the various symbol types that can be decoded by the MS 2 CCD Reader See the following sites for additional symbology information http www aimglobal org standards aimpubs asp hitp barcodes gs1us org dnn_bcec Default aspx tabid 82 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 5 1 Symbologies by ESP Symbologies by ESP eb App Mode Click this button to bring up the App Mode view Symbologies Click this button to bring up the Symbologies tree control 5 2 To open nested options single click Parameters Symbologies Code 39 Code 128 E4N Interleaved 2 of 5 the B Codabar UPC EAN Code 93 Industrial 2 of 5 MSI Code Plessey Code DataBar Expanded DataBar Limited DataBar 14 Symbology Identifier ESP Values Disabled Y To change a setting double click the setting and use your cursor to scroll through the options MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Symbologies Symbologies Serial Commands Symbology Identifier lt K450 0 symbology identifier status gt Code 39 lt K470 status check character status check character output status 0 0 minimum symbol length full ASCII set gt Codabar lt K471 status 0 start stop match output status 0 symbol length status symbol length check character status check character output status gt Interleaved 2 of 5 lt K472 status
69. ile will be saved in the location of your choice De My Documents DEAR File Edit view Favorites Tools Help AN Links Qe C2 d 5 Search e Folders ES Address B My Documents by GE Folders x Name Size Type E Desktop EAsession 9 esp 6KB ESP Document a My Documents E A My Computer 4 E 31 Floppy 4 Se Local Disk C Mv lt lt gt MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 2 9 Menu Toolbar Preferences gt Advanced Tab cont Connect to Readers via TCP IP When enabled shows a TCP IP option on the Select Protocol dialog Note This option should only be selected if you intend to connect using an Ethernet adapter Select Protocol Please select the protocol to use RS 232 C TCPAP al lt Back Cancel Use Default Storage Location When enabled automatically stores data in ESP s Application Data folder 2 10 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Using ESP Document Memo The information you type in the Document Memo field will appear in a context sensitive text box whenever your cursor hovers over the Document Memo item on the Options menu Insert up to 250 characters to describe this document Type document specific information here Options Preferences Type document specific information here Model Memo Model Memo Similar to Document Memo the information you type in the Model Memo field will appear in a context sensitive text box whenever your cursor ho
70. inate If you are unsure what type of Symbol Information symbology you are using click TU Autodiscriminate to enable all pum symbologies m5 2 1 MS 2 BONNEGIEDENN N Point to Point com 9600 E 7 1 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Using ESP Application Mode From EZ Mode you can click on the App Mode button to access specific configuration menus Utilities tools Camera setup Output Format options and a Terminal window where serial commands can be entered e App Mode Note The App Mode and EZ Mode buttons appear in the same position to allow easy switching between these primary modes Click this icon to return to Click here to open the Terminal or EZ Mode Menu toolbar Utilities views File Model Options Connect View Help E amp a Si ec B Ez Mode Autoconnect Send Recy Switch Model Configuration Terminal Utilities Click on icons in this row to aq access configuration trees like the one shown below Communication Read tor Symbologies Parameters Communications Host Port Connections Baud Rate 9600 Parity Even Stop Bits One Data Bits Seven Host Protocol Point to Point Preamble Disabled Postamble Enabled For Help press F1 MS 2 1 ms 2 BONNEBNEEDUN Note See the corresponding sections in this manual for specific information on any of the views or modes mentioned above Click the Configuration icon to return to full App
71. isdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages 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 Tel 425 226 5700 Fax 425 226 8250 helpdesk microscan com MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual iii Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Quick Start Step 1 Check Hardware AAA 1 2 Step 2 Connect the Gvstem A 1 3 St p 3 Install GE 1 4 slep 4 Select Mod l ino e RH ende 1 5 Step S AUtOCORIect ui ent ee e RERO ERREUR HER 1 6 Step 6 Position the Reader AAA 1 7 Step 7 Configure the Header 1 8 Step 8 Save Configuration in ESP 1 9 Chapter 2 Using ESP EZ Mod te sedem RnB edes tu Each 2 2 Application ee EE 2 3 Menu Toolbat ois 3 5 ane nee enero tene egets 2 4 AULOCONNGCE iih det est Sie ome eet cte e dex eh ee ced 2 12 MI 2 14 Navigating iMm ESP inet iex etit 2 15 Send Receive Options eese 2 16 Chapter 3 Communications Communications by ESP 3 2 Communications Serial Commande AAA 3 3 Host Port Conhectilorns e i RI ee eet 3 4 Host Port Protocol 4 c ioi rp HER ROPA ORE Rn 3 5 ue ET 3 6 Postamble i OE DUREE 3 7 Chapter 4 Read Cycle Read Cycle by ESP ea eee i eei eor en pn ce deed 4 2 Read Cycle Serial Commande
72. losed Object Plane An imaginary plane in the field of view focused by a reader s optical system at the corresponding image plane on the sensor Output A channel or communications line Data or discrete signals that are transmitted or displayed by a device Parity An error detection routine in which one data bit in each character is set to 1 or 0 so that the total number of 1 bits in the data field is even or odd Picket Fence Orientation A linear symbol orientation in which the bars are perpendicular to the symbol s direction of travel Pitch Rotation of a linear or 2D symbol around an axis parallel to the symbol length on the substrate See the illustration below Skew lt lt j Symbol Im a b Pitch Reader MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual A 15 Glossary of Terms PLC See Programmable Logic Controller Port Logical circuit for data entry and exit One or more ports may be included within a single connector Programmable Logic Controller PLC An electronic device used in industrial automation environments such as factory assembly lines and automotive manufacturing facilities Protocol The rules for communication between devices providing a means to control the orderly flow of information between linked devices Random Access Memory RAM A data storage system used in computers composed of integrated circuits that allow access to stored data in any sequence without mov
73. mbol data for added data security Serial Cmd lt K472 status check character status check character output status symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled 5 8 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Symbologies Symbol Length 1 Interleaved 2 of 5 Usage Useful in applications where 2 5 symbols of a specific length are required Definition The Symbol Length 1 field is one of two fields against which the decoded symbol is compared before accepting it as valid or rejecting it Serial Cmd K472 status check character status check character output symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt Default 10 Options 0 to 32 Symbol Length 2 Interleaved 2 of 5 Usage Useful in applications where 2 5 symbols of a specific length are required Definition The Symbol Length 2 field is one of two fields against which the decoded symbol is compared before accepting it as valid or rejecting it Serial Cmd K472 status check character status check character output symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt Default 6 Options 0 to 32 Range Modes Interleaved 2 of 5 Variable Length To set for any length Symbol Length 1 and Symbol Length 2 must both equal zero Minimum Length To set for minimum length both Symbol Length 1 and Symbol Length 2 must be equal to each other and be any number other than zero Fixed Length To set for a fixed length Symbol Length 1 and
74. monic characters Note Serial Data or Serial Data and Edge triggering mode must be enabled for Serial Trigger Character to take effect MS 2 CCD Header User s Manual Read Cycle Start Trigger Character Non Delimited Usage Useful in applications where different characters are required to start a read cycle Definition A single ASCII host serial trigger character that starts the read cycle and is not enclosed by delimiters such as lt and gt Non delimited Start characters can be defined and will function according to the trigger event When defining Start trigger characters the following rules apply In External Edge the reader looks only for the Start trigger character and ignores any Stop trigger character that may be defined In External Level the Start trigger character begins the read cycle and the Stop trigger character ends it Note that even after a symbol has been decoded and the symbol data transmitted the reader remains in External Level trigger read cycle until a Stop character is received In Serial Data and Edge trigger mode either a Start trigger character or a hardware trigger can start an edge trigger read cycle Serial Cmd lt K229 start trigger character gt Default NUL 00 in hex disabled Options Two hex digits representing any ASCII character except XON and XOFF MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 4 11 Stop Trigger Character Non Delimited Stop Trigger Character Non Delimited Usage
75. n Printable Characters Normally Closed Normally Open Number of Symbols O Object Plane Open Save Operational Tips Options Output P Parity Parity Host Port Paste Pause Picket Fence Orientation Pitch PLC 6 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Q Plessey Code Point to Point Standard Point to Point with RTS CTS Port Position the Reader Postamble Postamble Characters Postamble Status Preamble Preamble Characters Preamble Status Preferences gt Advanced Tab Preferences gt Bar Code Options Tab Preferences gt General Tab Preferences gt Terminal Tab Programmable Logic Controller Protocol Protocol Command Mnemonics Q Quick Start R Random Access Memory Range Modes Industrial 2 of 5 Range Modes Interleaved 2 of 5 Read Cycle Read Cycle by ESP Read Cycle Serial Commands Read Ranges Reader and Symbol Orientation Reader Setup Reader Status Request Read Only Memory Receive After Connect Receiving Reload Last File Request Part Number by ESP Reset RS 232 Hardware RS 232 Hardware Required Rules for Utility and Configuration Commands MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Index S S Safety Certifications Save Save As Save Configuration in ESP Save Current Text Save for Power On Saving Saving Options Scanning Performance Select All Select Model Send Send and Save Send Current Command Send Current View Send XON with Autoconnect Send No Save Send R
76. nd host transfer data back and forth Serial Cmd lt K100 baud rate parity stop bits data bits Default 9600 Options 121200 2 2400 3 4800 4 9600 5 19 2K 6 38 4K Parity Host Port Usage Only changed if necessary to match host setting Definition An error detection routine in which one data bit per character is set to 1 or 0 so that the total number of bits in the data field is either even or odd Serial Cmd lt K100 baud rate parity stop bits data bits Default Even Options 0 None 1 Even 2 Odd Stop Bits Host Port Usage Only changed if necessary to match host setting Definition One or two bits added to the end of each character to indicate the end of the character Serial Cmd lt K100 baud rate parity stop bits data bits gt Default One Options 0 One 1 Two Data Bits Host Port Usage Only changed if necessary to match host setting Definition One or two bits added to the end of each character to indicate the end of the character Serial Cmd K100 baud rate parity stop bits data bits gt Default Seven Options 0 z Seven 1 Eight 3 4 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Communications Host Port Protocol Usage In general the point to point protocols will work well in most applications They require no address and must use RS 232 or RS 422 communications standards Definition Protocols define the sequence and format in which information is transferred between the reader an
77. necessary in faster moving applications Slower shutter speeds are useful in slower lower contrast applications Definition Shutter speed is the amount of time that the sensor is exposed to light Serial Cmd K522 shutter speed minimum speed maximum speed Default 0 Automatic Options 70 to 65535 Minimum Speed Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Useful in applications with variable speeds variable symbol sizes and variable distances The slowest shutter speed and longest exposure of the sensor to light K522 shutter speed minimum speed maximum speed gt 70 70 to 65535 Maximum Speed Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options 4 16 Useful in applications with variable speeds symbol sizes and distances The fastest shutter speed and shortest exposure of the sensor to light K522 shutter speed minimum speed maximum speed gt 65535 70 to 65535 MS 2 CCD Header User s Manual RR 5 Symbologies Contents Symbologies by EP 5 2 Symbologies Serial Commande AA 5 3 GODS m 5 4 Ee ee ee ee 5 6 interleaved 2 Of EE 5 8 Gode 128 EAN z128 i ieu uere Eron ando dead Aa Rea deb aa n ER aake ra ERROR AREE us 5 10 elo fo The Ne uoo s ieu ub dU MI Me 5 11 GSI DataBar RSS REDE 5 12 MS COC ce EET 5 13 Plessey COC c ED 5 14 UO WEE 2 OT Deco 5 15 URG EAN A ceased frag esee itt M IM 5 17 Symbology Ident
78. nition When enabled the reader will verify a Modulus 10 check character in order to identify the decode as successful Serial Cmd K470 status check character status check character output status 0 0 minimum symbol length full ASCII set Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Character Output Status Code 39 Usage Check Character Output Status when added to the symbol provides additional data security Definition When enabled the check character is read and output along with the symbol data When disabled symbol data is output without the check character Note With Check Character Output Status and an External or Serial trigger option enabled an invalid check character calculation will cause a No Read message to be transmitted at the end of the read cycle Serial Cmd lt K470 status check character status check character output status 0 0 minimum symbol length full ASCII set Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled 5 4 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Symbologies Minimum Symbol Length Code 39 Usage Minimum Symbol Length helps prevent truncations and increases data integrity by ensuring that only one symbol length will be accepted Definition Specifies the exact number of characters that the reader will recognize this does not include start and stop characters and check characters The reader ignores any symbology that is less than the specified length Serial Cmd lt
79. nt from your current version of ESP When exceptions are present the Exceptions button will appear to the right of the other mode buttons Communication Read Cycle Symbologies When no exceptions are present the button will disappear Ss a Exceptions You can edit exception commands by double clicking on them and changing them as needed It is important to note that these commands will be saved to your reader whenever you send a Save to Reader command or an lt A gt or lt Z gt command Also if there is a corresponding ESP menu item the ESP Value column for that item will be blank following a Receive Reader Settings command 1 From the Send Recv button or by right clicking in any blank section of a tree control MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 2 17 Send Receive Options 2 18 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual ENNN 3 Communications Contents Communications by ESP 2 A ht HO EU DERE HE eee 3 2 Communications Serial Commande 3 3 Host Port Connectiors e teneret iet tee peer Retire a Miete soe bee ere bab NEEN 3 4 Host Port Protocol iicet eene dees retro vea b eir Eee TE e rr EY e duo NT a e a a d e ER EET REDE ieee 3 5 Preamble is asi nestas REIR w 3 6 Postamble iue ertet eet EA sau e vy pe dea che quai EDU de au Eg ave a Ena dua suave y TUA QE Cora atadas 3 7 This section explains how to set up communications between the reader and a host With Microscan s ES
80. ntable Characters Default Format Fast Change Echo Font C Enhanced Format Slower Enable Echo Change Keyboard Macros Background Color Bue Vv Display Incoming Data Even When Not in Focus Default Settings OK Cancel Show Non Printable Characters When Show Non Printable Characters is enabled characters such as CRLF will be displayed in the Terminal window When Enhanced Format is checked the characters are displayed with more detailed formatting Change Keyboard Macros Clicking the Change Keyboard Macros button brings up the Function Keys dialog In this dialog you can Jg cnm rs ro er re rs Fi en r select the desired function key and then enter your tento macro keystrokes in the associated key map For ier E example to make Ctrl F2 the keystroke to send a trigger character select F2 then in the Ctrl row enter lt trigger E character and click OK Then whenever the Ctrl F2 p keystroke is pressed the trigger character will start the bigis read cycle Note The F1 key is reserved for opening ESP Help and the F3 key is reserved for the Find Next function Change Font Allows you to modify the font used for decode data received from the reader on the Terminal Screen Change Echo Font Allows you to modify the font used for command characters typed into the Terminal view Enable Echo Allows you to enter command characters in Terminal Displ
81. nvilew eene nnne enne nnn nn rns e tenente nnns nnne nenne 4 4 Number of Symbols aei e cd eb ente te n dese XE Teo de RE ER bua Rt chee 4 5 Time Between Identical Decodes AAA 4 6 Trigger Mode E M 4 7 Continuous Read 1 Output Emulation nennen nennen nnne 4 9 Serial Trigger Character Delimited A 4 10 Start Trigger Character Non Delimited A 4 11 Stop Trigger Character Non Delimited cc cecescceeeseeeeeneeeeeceeeseeececeeeeeeneeeseeeeseeneeesseneeesaes 4 12 No Decode Timeout eee eee e a pene C rre be Lusa Rand ada 4 13 Decodes Before Outputs 2 ite oe erre Dee IE Dee ees edie eet eel 4 14 No Read Message rte ee e ee eeveceensceeetessvine toi REENEN 4 15 Reader Setup aei e eU Og ee e at t plu etel Urea tk De RH BER DECORA OE dy 4 16 After you ve established communications you will need to address the spatial and timing parameters associated with your application This section explains those parameters MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 4 1 Read Cycle by ESP Read Cycle by ESP de App Mode Click this button to bring up the App Mode view _ ReadCyde Click this button to bring up the Read Cycle tree control 4 2 Parameters Read Cycle Number of Symbols Time Between Identical Decodes Trigger Mode Serial Trigger Character Delimited Start Character Non Delimited Stop Character Non Delimited No Decode Timeout
82. on ESP first right click in any Function Serial Cmd menu tree vS Ll 959 Save to Reader D i do S Pese lt A gt Send No Save oo Eu e E Save to Reader q Save Current Settings for Power On lt Z gt Sendahd Gave o E 5 Recall Microscan Default Parameters and lt Zrd gt No Save for Power On o S o a When you right click in a menu tree and select Default Current Menu Settings or Default All ESP Settings it is important to note that only ESP settings are defaulted To save these defaults to the reader itself you need to follow up with a Save to Reader Send and Save command Reset Reset A command affects only current settings active memory and does not save for power on Save for Power On Power on parameters Z commands are saved recalled and loaded into current parameters when power is cycled to the reader Important The following commands must be followed by a lt Z gt to be saved for power on Host Protocol Baud Rate Data Bits Stop Bits Parity Trigger Characters Delimited Start Stop Preamble Postamble and No Read Message All other parameters are saved for power on without a lt Z gt However a lt Zrd gt affects all parameters 7 8 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Utilities Reader Status Request K Configuration Command Status This is the fastest way to learn the reader s current configuration Sending this request will
83. output Serial Cmd lt K221 decodes before output gt Default 0 Options 0 to 10 0 Auto adaptive Note If the reader is in Single symbol mode and it doesn t achieve the number of required decodes during the read cycle a No Read message will be output Note Higher Decodes Before Output settings will decrease the throughput rate 4 14 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Read Cycle No Read Message Note A No Read message can only be transmitted when in Single symbol mode and no decodes occur Usage Used in applications where the host needs serial verification that a symbol has not been read Definition When enabled and if no symbol has been decoded before timeout or the end of the read cycle the No Read message will be transmitted to the host No Read Status Serial Cmd lt K714 status No Head message Default Enabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled No Read Message Definition Any combination of ASCII characters can be defined as the No Read message Serial Cmd lt K714 status No Read message gt Default No Read Options 1 to 20 ASCII characters Note A No Read message is not output when the reader is disabled when an lt I gt command has been sent MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 4 15 Reader Setup Reader Setup Reader Setup allows shutter speed to be controlled automatically set to a specific value or defined within a fixed range Shutter Speed Usage Faster shutter speeds may be
84. r sources including other readers Pitch the reader or symbol at a minimum of 15 to avoid specular reflection the return of direct non diffused light Avoid excessive skew or pitch Maximum skew is 30 maximum pitch is 30 Skew axis MS 2 Scan line Reader and Symbol Orientation Note Code 39 is the default symbology enabled If you are uncertain of your symbology perform the following steps 1 Enable all symbologies using ESP 2 Enable Symbology Identifier at the bottom of ESP s Symbologies tree control Symbology Identifier Disabled Y Disabled Enabled 3 Decode the symbol and compare the symbology identifier character to the list on page 5 20 to determine your symbology 4 Disable all other symbologies MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 1 7 Configure the Reader Step 7 Configure the Reader To make setup changes to the reader click the App Mode button App Mode The following modes are accessible by clicking the buttons in the first row of App Mode icons gt no Pi DR Ze SS i EZ Mode Autoconnect Send Recy Switch Model Configuration Terminal Utilities Click the Autoconnect button to establish communications between ESP and the reader Click the Send Recv button to send or receive commands Click the Terminal button to display decoded symbol data and to send serial commands to the reader using text or macros Click the Utilities button to t
85. rrow bars representing binary data which taken in units of 12 define hexadecimal characters Serial Cmd lt K487 status check character output status 0 minimum symbol length Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Character Output Status Plessey Code Definition When this field is enabled the check character will be output with symbol data When disabled the check character will not be output with symbol data Serial Cmd lt K487 status check character output status 0 minimum symbol length Default Disabled Options 0 z Disabled 1 Enabled Minimum Symbol Length Plessey Code Definition This field specifies the minimum number of characters the reader will recognize including a check character Serial Cmd lt K487 status check character output status 0 minimum symbol length Default 0 Options 0 to 32 5 14 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Symbologies Industrial 2 of 5 Status Industrial 2 of 5 Usage Used primarily in warehouse sortation photo finishing and the sequential numbering of airline tickets Definition Microscan recommends that Industrial 2 of 5 always be used with fixed symbol length settings in any application Symbol Length 1 and Symbol Length 2 can both be set to 0 to allow the reader to decode Industrial 2 of 5 symbols of varying lengths SerialCmd lt K488 status check character status check character output status format symbol length 1 symbol length
86. s defined in that file MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 2 5 Menu Toolbar Options The Options menu allows you to save memos and set up ESP Onti Preferences Note Preferences will be saved and loaded into ESP whenever ESP ico is opened next whether or not you save the ESP file Document Memo Model Memo Preferences gt General Tab Preferences General Terminal Bar Code Options Advanced n Startup Toolbar Style The Toolbar Style i SES options allow you to Reload Last File e Show Both Icon and Text determine how ESP V Show Model Prompt Only Show Icon will display the mode options in the two rows V Show Connect Prompt Only Show Text at the top of the screen Receive After Connect Skip EZ Mode Default Settings Reload Last File At startup reloads the last file saved to the host computer s hard drive Show Model Prompt At startup shows the model menu displaying all supported readers Show Connect Prompt At startup displays the Would you like to connect to the MS 2 prompt Receive After Connect At startup loads the reader s settings into ESP This is not recommended if you want to preserve your ESP settings for future use Skip EZ Mode At startup skips EZ Mode and opens directly in App Mode 2 6 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Using ESP Preferences gt Terminal Tab Preferences General Terminal Bar Code Options Advanced Iv Show Non Pri
87. s wide It can be stacked in two rows it can read omnidirectionally if printed in full height or horizontally if height truncated for small marking Serial Cmd lt K482 status gt Default Disabled Options 0 z Disabled 1 Enabled DataBar Limited RSS Limited Note DataBar Limited was previously known as RSS Limited Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options DataBar Limited is designed to be read by laser and CCD readers It is not recommended for omnidirectional slot scanners Encodes a smaller 14 digit symbol 74 modules wide that is not omnidirectional lt K483 status gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled DataBar Expanded RSS Expanded Note DataBar Expanded was previously known as RSS Expanded Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options 5 12 Used to encode primary and supplementary data in retail point of sale and other applications DataBar Expanded is a variable length symbology that can encode supplementary information in addition to the 14 digit EAN item identification number and is capable of encoding up to 74 numeric or 41 alphabetic characters lt K484 status gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Symbologies MSI Code Status MSI Code Usage Used for inventory control and the identification of storage containers and locations in warehouse environments Definition MSI Code is a numeric continuous symbology in wh
88. that identifies the symbol type When enabled the reader analyzes and identifies the symbology and adds a three character identifying prefix to the data closed bracket character indicating the presence of a symbology identifier A C E F G I e P M A Code 39 C Code 128 EAN 128 E UPC EAN F Codabar G Code 93 Interleaved 2 of 5 e GS1 DataBar RSS P Plessey Code M MSI Code Modifier Serial Cmd lt K450 0 symbology identifier status gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Explanation of Modifiers for Code 39 Codabar and l 2 5 For Code 39 Codabar and Interleaved 2 of 5 the modifier indicates Check Character and Check Character Output status For Code 39 only Full ASCII must be enabled to see modifiers 4 5 and 7 Modifier Check Character oe TU iie Gi SE 0 Disabled N A No 1 Enabled Enabled No 3 Enabled Disabled No 4 Disabled N A Yes 5 Enabled Enabled Yes 7 Enabled Disabled Yes Example A5 indicates a Code 39 symbol with Check Character and Check Character Output enabled and Full ASCII conversion performed Explanation of Modifiers for Other Symbologies For Code 128 EAN 128 a 1 indicates EAN 128 otherwise the modifier is 0 For all other symbologies the modifier is 0 5 20 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual E 6 Terminal Contents Terminal WindOW assassinas sondas cete eti etd ico tcn e d d ia so Pr eit e avara wns sd 6 2 ao e a
89. 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 Technical support questions may be directed to helpodesk microscan com Register your product with Microscan www microscan com register fitness for a particular purpose Microscan Systems Inc does not warrant that the functions contained in the product will meet any requirements or needs purchaser 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 incidental 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 documentation or otherwise shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the product and documentation Some jur
90. the reader SML C E m NO RS 232 Hardware Configuration MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 1 3 Install ESP Step 3 Install ESP Easy Setup Program ESP is Microscan s proprietary setup and testing application The purpose of ESP is to provide a quick and easy way to set up and configure Microscan readers When the MS 2 is connected to a host computer Windows Vista XP or 2000 ESP can be used to configure reader settings and to set up communications between the reader and host If installing from the Microscan Tools CD 1 Insert the Microscan Tools CD in your computer s CD drive 2 Select ESP Software from the navigation bar at the left of the screen 3 Click on ESP Software under the Current Version heading 4 Click the Run button and follow the prompts in the ESP Setup Wizard Note During installation you may see an Internet Explorer Security Warning that states The publisher could not be verified If you see this warning click Run to continue installation If downloading from the web 1 Go to the Download Center at www microscan com 2 Create a new member account or if you are already a member enter your user name and password 3 Navigate to the Microscan Software section of the Download Center near the top of the page 4 Click on the link showing the latest version of ESP Extract the ESP installation files to a location of your choice on the host computer Note where your ESP exe
91. to edit macros next row of macros set is restored to their original macros macro commands When you click on the macro name the macro is executed in the Terminal window If the macro is a command it is sent to the reader at the same time that it is displayed Editing a Macro When you click the arrow next to any macro and select Edit Macro the following dialog appears Macro Entry Macro Name Send Serial Trigger Macro Value lt GS gt Cancel You can edit an existing Macro Name or Macro Value by typing a new name or value in the corresponding text field and clicking OK MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 6 5 Terminal Window Menus Terminal Window Menus Right click on the Terminal window to display the following menu Copy Paste Clear Select All Save Change Font Change Echo Font Enable Echo Change Background Color gt Non Printable Characters gt Default Settings Keyboard Macros Copy selected text to clipboard Paste from Terminal or other text Clear all text in Terminal window Select All text in the Terminal window Save brings up a Save As dialog Change Font of text in Terminal brings up a Font dialog ET Echo Font to change typed text brings up a Font ialog Enable Echo enables Echo text typed by user Change Background Color of Terminal window Non Printable Characters allows you to hide non printable characters or to show them in Standard or Enhan
92. upplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as UPC A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Appendices Serial Command Format Serial commands are of two types utility and configuration Rules that apply to both Utility and Configuration commands Aless than lt and greater than gt character enclose the commands 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 lt A gt or lt Z gt Serial Configuration K Commands These begin with a single K character followed by a 3 digit numeric value data fields and an initializing command as follows lt Knumeric value data data etc gt lt initializing command gt An initializing command lt A gt or lt Z gt may follow the command A lt Z gt initializes the reader s memory and saves for power on an lt A gt initializes the reader s memory but does not save for power on For example to enable UPC and save the change for power on send lt K473 1 gt lt Z gt To change Baud Rate to 4800 and reset without saving changes for power on send lt K100 3 gt lt A gt Serial Configuration Command Conventions All data fields except the last must be followed by a comma without a space Typically NUL cannot be used The characters lt gt and can be used but only i
93. vers over the Model Memo item on the Options menu Memos created in Model Memo are specific to the model enabled when the message was created Insert up to 250 characters to describe this model Type model specific information here Options Preferences Document Memo Model Memo h Type model specific information here Note Memos must be saved in a esp file if you want them to available in your next session If you do not save your current session any memos that you have entered during the session will be discarded and will be unavailable in your next session MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual 2 11 Autoconnect Autoconnect e If your RS 232 connection attempt fails you can use Autoconnect to establish a connection between the reader and the host Autoconnect Connecting Select the COM Port COM1 M Press Start to autoconnect so If your communications port is not the default COM use the dropdown menu to change your port Connecting Select the COM Port COM1 z Once you have chosen the correct 3600 N 7 1 port click Start to connect Stop When you are connected you will see the green connection indicator in the status bar at the bottom right of your screen Come Point to Point COMI 115 2K N 8 1 2 12 MS 2 CCD Reader User s Manual Using ESP Autoconnect cont If your host settings cannot be changed
94. vice such as EPROM or flash End of Read Cycle The time or condition at which the reader stops expecting symbol information to decode Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory EPROM A memory chip that retains data when its power supply is turned off non volatile memory 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 Field Programmable Gate Array FPGA A semiconductor device containing programmable interconnects and logic components Firmware Software hard coded in non volatile memory ROM and closely tied to specific pieces of hardware Fixed Symbol Length Increases data integrity by ensuring that only a symbol length will be accepted Focal Distance In optics the distance from the lens to the focal plane Focal Plane Usually found at the image sensor it is a plane perpendicular to the lens axis at the point of focus CH Focus Any given point in an image at which light converges the focal point FPGA See Field Programmable Gate Array Full Duplex A communic

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