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MS-1 Scan Engine User Manual

1. 020 508 mm 1 8 12 6 46 320 mm 6 7 at 11 0 170 mm at 279 mm MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual A 3 General Specifications FIS Options MS 1 Scan Engine CCD Scan Engines 8 pack Low Density RS 232 TTL 5VDC FIS 0001 8003G CCD Scan Engines 8 pack High Density RS 232 TTL 5VDC FIS 0001 8004G Note Previous versions of the MS 1 are available as legacy products Safety Certifications FCC CE RoHS WEEE FE CE Y 2015 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 Standard Warranty One Year Limited Warranty on parts and labor Extended 3 Year Warranty available A 4 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Appendix B Electrical Specifications Power 5V 5 300 mV p p max ripple 150 mA 5V typ Start Up Time 175 ms Host Connector Pin Assignments 12 Pin ZIF Connector Appendices Pin Host RS 232 TTL In Out 1 5V Power VCC In 2 TTL_RxD In 3 Trigger Input In 4 Power Enable In 5 TTL_TxD Out 6 TTL_RTS Out 7 GND 8 USB_D In Out 9 LED Engine Status Out 10 TTL_CTS In 11 Beeper Decode Indicator Out 12 USB_D In Out MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual A 5 Serial Conf
2. Hex Key Code Hex Key Code Hex Key Code 00 Ctrl D2 F3 F7 Right Ctrl up 01 Ctri A D3 F4 F8 Right Shift down 02 Ctir B D4 F5 F9 Right Shift up 03 Ctrl C D5 F6 FA Left Win down 04 Ctrl D D6 F7 FB Left Win up 05 Ctri E D7 F8 FC Right Win down 06 Ctri F D8 F9 FD Right Win up 07 Ctrl G D9 F10 08 Ctrl H DA F11 09 Ctrl l DB F12 OA Ctrl J DC HOME OB Ctri K DD END OC Ctrl L DE RIGHT Arrow OD Ctril M DF LEFT arrow OE Ctri N EO UP arrow OF Ctrl O E1 DOWN arrow 10 Ctrl P E2 Page Up 11 Ctri Q E3 Page Down 12 Ctri R E4 TAB 13 Ctrl S E5 Back TAB 14 Ctrl T E6 ESC 15 Ctrl U E7 ENTER 16 Ctrl V E8 Backspace 17 Ctri W E9 Delete 18 Ctrl X EA Left Alt down 19 Ctrl Y EB Left Alt up 1A Ctrl Z EC Left Shift down 1B Ctrl ED Left Shift up 1C Ctrl EF Left Ctrl down 1D Ctrl FO Left Ctrl up 1E Ctri F3 Numeric Pad Enter 1F Ctri _ F4 Right Alt down DO F1 F5 Right Alt up D1 F2 F6 Right Ctrl down 5 10 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Es 6 Read Cycle Contents Read Cycle by ESP ui A A ii 6 2 Read Cycle Serial Commands 2 ccccccceeceecceceeeeeenneceeeeeenaeeceeenaaeeceeeseaaeaeeeeseaaeaeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeoe 6 3 MS 1 Read Cycle OvervieW ooooooocccccccococcccccnononccccnnnnnonnncnncnnn nn ncnnnnn mn ncnncn name nnnncanannnnn cnn nananennnanenanes 6 4 Number Of SYMDOIS mocos 6 5 Time
3. 3 2 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Installation Window Materials Spectral Transmission 85 minimum from 640 to 690 nm Material Glass Acrylic Acrylic has superior optical qualities and relatively good impact resistance at a low initial cost However acrylic has surface sensitivity to environmental factors including chemicals mechanical stress and UV light commonly produced by extrusion cell casting or injection molding Acrylic is suitable for ultrasonic welding Microscan recommends that you use an anti reflective AR coating on both sides of the window Coating Inside and or outside anti reflective coating on the window The coating must provide 1 maximum reflectivity from 640 to 690 nm at the window An anti reflective coating can reduce the light that is reflected back to the host case Window Placement Determining the window tilt angle is important because part of the emitted light will always be reflected back from the window surface Note This reflective light cannot reach the photodiode of the scan engine Adding a window can reduce the working range of the scan engine because there is a signal loss when passing through window material Choose a window material to minimize loss but also to provide the best protection vs cost for your application The following window materials are recommended Acrylic Acrylic is relatively low cost and has good optical clarity It is also resistant to
4. 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 window ESE ESP Untitled Fie Model Options Connect View Terminal o Y ERL JE Autoconnect Switch Model Parameters Terminal Utilities Clear screen Terminal screen Click on desired Macros listed Macro to run on this bar Click on arrows to Add Macro Remove Macro or Edit Macro Next Row Y Part Number Enable Scanning Exit For Help press F1 The Terminal allows you to send serial commands to the MS 1 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 MS 1 You can right click on the screen to bring up a menu of several options for managing data in the Terminal view 8 2 MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 AE Find jasc M 2 Press Enter The first instance of ABC will be highlighted in the Terminal windo
5. 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 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 O symbol length status symbol length check character status check character output gt Default 6 Options 0 to 32 Check Character Status Codabar Definition When disabled the MS 1 will not perform any character checking calculations on decoded Codabar symbols When set to Modulus 16 the MS 1 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 gt 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 MS 1 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 MS 1 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 sta
6. 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 1 Scan Engine User Manual 8 5 Terminal Window Menus Terminal Window Menus Right click on the Terminal window to display the following menu Copy selected text to clipboard Copy Paste Paste from Terminal or other text e Clear all text in Terminal window Clear e Select All text in the Terminal window Select All Save brings up a Save As dialog Save Change Font of text in Terminal brings up a Font dialog e Change Echo Font to change typed text brings up a Font Change Font dialog Change Echo Font Enable Echo enables Echo text typed by user Enable Echo e Change Background Color of Terminal window lor Non Printable Characters allows you to hide non printable Change Background Color characters or to show them in Standard or Enhanced 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 Non Printable Characters gt Default Settings Keyboard Macros 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 lets you append data i
7. Maximum Speed ESP Values Single 0 Continuous Read GS 0x00 NUL 0x00 NUL Enabled Disabled on 4 0 70 0 To open nested options single click the f To change a setting double click the setting and use your cursor to scroll through the options MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 Shutter Speed lt K544 shutter speed gt No Read Message MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual lt K714 status No Read message gt MS 1 Read Cycle Overview MS 1 Read Cycle Overview The MS 1 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 2 3 There is no timeout for External Level mode There is no Continuous Read 1 Output setting in Trigger Mode but this s
8. Read Cycle Symbologies q T Click on tabs in this row to access configuration trees Parameters ESP Values like the one shown below Communications Communications Mode i Click the Parameters icon to return to full E R5232 App Mode view from Terminal or Utilities Baud Rate Parity Even Stop Bits One Data Bits Seven Host Protocol Point to Point Keyboard Mapping English USA Cap Lock Mode Off Numeric Key Alpha Numeric Preamble Disabled E Postamble Enabled For Help press F1 MS 1 1 M5 1 ESTED Note See the corresponding sections of this manual for specific information on any of the views or modes mentioned above MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 4 3 Menu Toolbar Menu Toolbar File gt New Whenever New is selected the default configuration of ESP is File loaded Open Save When Save or Save As is selected the ESP configuration is New Ctrl N Open Ctri O Save Ctrl 5 saved to the host computer s hard drive and available whenever Save As the same file is selected under Open Important When you save menu changes to your hard drive Printi RHP these changes are not saved to the MS 1 The illustration below Import shows how settings can be saved and received between ESP Export and the MS 1 and ESP and the host hard drive Recent File Exit Settings ww Receive Reader A Save to Reader Import Export Import
9. 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 1 Scan Engine User Manual
10. Use Default Storage Location When enabled automatically stores data in ESP s Application Data folder 4 10 MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 hovers 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 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 1 Scan Engine User Manual 4 11 Autoconnect Autoconnect e If your RS 232 connection attempt fails you can use Autoconnect to establish a connection between the MS 1 and the host G
11. 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 7 16 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Symbologies UPC EAN UPC A Status UPC EAN Usage Used primarily in point of sale applications 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 MS 1 will read UPC A symbols Serial Cmd lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 statu
12. lt K476 status gt Enabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Symbologies China Postal Code Definition When enabled the MS 1 will read China Postal Code symbols Serial Cmd lt K498 status check digit mode min length max length gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Digit Mode Definition When this field is enabled a check digit is added Serial Cmd lt K498 status check digit mode min length max length gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Min Length Definition Determines the minimum symbol length Serial Cmd lt K498 status check digit mode min length max length gt Default 11 Options 1 48 Max Length Definition Determines the maximum symbol length Serial Cmd lt K498 status check digit mode min length max length gt Default 48 Options 1 48 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 7 21 Symbology Identifier Symbology Identifier Definition The Symbology Identifier is a standard prefix set of characters that identifies the symbol type When enabled the MS 1 analyzes and identifies the symbology and adds a three character identifying prefix to the data e closed bracket character indicating the presence of a symbology identifier A C E P M G F e A Code 39 C Code 128 EAN 128 E UPC EAN Interleaved 2 of 5 P Plessey M MSI Code G Code 93 F Codabar e GS1 DataBar e Modifier Serial Cmd lt K450 u
13. 55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 for Class A products Class B Radiated Emissions and Class B Conducted Emissions The MS 1 has been tested by an independent electromagnetic compatibility laboratory in accordance with the applicable specifications and instructions MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual vii Statement of ROHS Compliance Statement of RoHS Compliance All Microscan readers with a G suffix in the FIS number are ROHS Compliant All compliant readers were converted prior to March 1 2007 All standard accessories in the Microscan Product Pricing Catalog are ROHS Compliant except 20 500013 01 and 98 000039 02 These products meet all the requirements of Directive 2002 95 EC European Parliament and the Council of the European Union for RoHS compliance In accordance with the latest requirements our RoHS Compliant products and packaging do not contain intentionally added Deca BDE Perfluorooctanes PFOS or Perfluorooctanic Acid PFOA compounds above the maximum trace levels To view the document stating these requirements please visit http eur lex europa eu LexUriServ LexUriServ do uri CELEX 32002L0095 EN HTML and http eur lex europa eu LexUriServ LexUriServ do uri OJ L 2006 372 0032 0034 EN PDF Please contact your sales manager for a complete list of Microscan s ROHS Compliant products This declaration is based upon information obtained from sources which Microscan believes to be reliable and from random sample testing ho
14. Cmd Default Options 7 14 This field specifies the minimum number of characters the MS 1 will recognize including a check character lt K487 status check character output status 0 minimum symbol length gt 0 0 to 32 MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 MS 1 to decode Industrial 2 of 5 symbols of varying lengths 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 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 characte
15. abs 7 22 This section describes the various symbol types that can be decoded by the MS 1 Scan Engine See the following sites for additional symbology information http www aimglobal org standards aimpubs asp http barcodes gs1us org dnn_bcec Default aspx tabid 82 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 7 1 Symbologies by ESP Symbologies by ESP App Mode Click this button to bring up the App Mode view and then click the Symbologies tab To open nested options single click the Parameters ESP Yalues B Symbologies Code 39 Enabled Code 128 E4N Disabled Interleaved 2 of 5 Disabled Codabar Disabled UPC EAN Code 93 Disabled Industrial 2 of 5 Disabled MSI Code Disabled Plessey Code Disabled DataBar Expanded Disabled v DataBar Limited DataBar Omnidirectional cen 4 China Postal Code Disabled PDF417 Enabled Symbology Identifier Disabled To change a setting double click the setting and use your cursor to scroll through the options 7 2 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Symbologies Symbologies Serial Commands Symbology Identifier lt K450 unused 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 O start stop match output status 0 symbol length status symbol length check character status check character out
16. accidental impact It is sensitive to some chemicals ultraviolet light and severe mechanical stress Acrylic is produced by extrusion cell casting or injection molding Acrylic is suitable for ultrasonic welding CR 39 CR 39 has a hard surface and does not usually require coating treatment unless it will be used in extraordinarily harsh environments It is fairly resistant to accidental impact CR 39 is a thermal setting plastic produced by cell casting CR 39 is not suitable for ultrasonic welding No matter what window material you choose do not tint the window Because the MS 1 is a CCD scan engine an anti reflective coating is not necessary MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 3 3 Window Materials Window Materials Vendors AR Coating Companies e JDS Uniphase http www jdsu com products custom optics html Dontech Inc http www dontech com TSP Inc http www tspinc com Window Fabrication Companies e Nelson Nameplate http www nelsonusa com e Cadillac Plastic http www cadillacplastic com e Reading Plastic Fabricators http www readingplastic com G S Supplies http www gssupplies com e Laurel Industries http www laurelindustries com 3 4 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Installation Optical Components For the scan engine to achieve optimal performance damage to optical components must be avoided e Avoid scrubbing the optical surface and never wipe the optical surface wi
17. being configured Definition Sending lt l gt will turn the MS 1 off Serial Cmd lt l gt Note lt I 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 MS 1 to trigger on any available trigger source Serial Cmd lt H gt MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 9 7 Default Reset Save Default Reset Save Understanding and controlling your MS 1 s active saved and default settings is critical to its successful operation Function Serial cma ESP fir ae in any 35 eS E G S Save to Reader o n oe Send No Save 02 a S i Save to Reader 9 Save Current Settings for Power On lt Z gt Peaks tity Sie g Recall Microscan Default Parameters and lt Zrd gt ae Save for Power On S 2 ifi i Save to Reader S Save Modified Factory Settings lt Zp gt Send and Save Including Factory 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 MS 1 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 curr
18. can send the serial trigger character through the MS 1 to the host Definition In this mode the MS 1 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 6 8 MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 1 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 1 needs to be scanning symbols The MS 1 will only output symbol data once while that symbol remains in the MS 1 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 1 will decode the symbol again However if a new symbol is presented the MS 1 will decode it and output symbol data immediately Setting Up Continuous Read 1 Output Emulation 1 Set Number of Symbols to Multiple Number of S
19. converts the ASCII settings from a text file to ESP configuration settings Export converts the active ESP configuration settings to an ASCII text file MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 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 models defined in that file MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 4 5 Menu Toolbar Options The Options menu allows you to save memos and set up ESP Onti Preferences Pref Note Preferences will be saved and loaded into ESP whenever ESP dead 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 On Startup Toolbar Style The Toolbar Style D E Pl options allow you to Reload Last File 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 C Only Show Text at the top of the screen l Receive After Connect Skip EZ Mode Enable Send and Save as Factory Settings Default Settings Reload Last File At startu
20. in relation to a test symbol and also features an Autodiscriminate function that automatically enables all symbologies ESE ESP Untitled File Model Options Connect Help Y Enter App Mode to Si access configuration App Mode Autoconnect Switch Model trees and other setup features 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 Y 3 Click Test to begin MICROSCAN MA If you are unsure what type of symbology you are using click Autodiscriminate to enable all symbologies Attribute lt For Help press F1 MS 1 1 MS 1 CONNECTED Point to Point COM3 9600 E 4 2 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Using ESP Application Mode From EZ Mode you can click on the App Mode button to access specific configuration menus Utilities tools and a Terminal window where serial commands can be entered YE 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 Fie Model Options Connect View Help 4 V Y EZ Mode Autoconnect Send Recy Switch Model Parameters Terminal Utilities PA Communication
21. is changing lt K100 4 1 0 0 gt can be entered as lt K100 0 gt All fields following a modified field can be omitted For example to change Baud Rate only send lt K100 3 gt A 8 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Appendices Concatenating Configuration Commands Commands can be concatenated added together in a single string or data block For example lt K145 1 gt lt K220 1 gt lt K450 1 gt lt A gt enables LRC sets End of Read Cycle mode to New Trigger enables Narrow Margins and resets the data buffers without saving the changes for power on Serial Command Status Request To ensure that any command was received and accepted you can send the Show Reader Status command lt gt The status of a specific serial command can be requested by entering the command followed by a question mark For example send lt K142 gt to request the status of Postamble 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 CNTL m CNTL j gt MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual A 9 Communication Protocol Commands Appendix D Communications Protocol Communications Protocol Command Table Protocol Command Control Characters Hex aber Entered in menu or Effect of Command Mnemonic displayed on menu A Value seri
22. mounting the MS 1 are located on the base of the unit and on the demo board Use the M1 6 x 35 x 4 mm screws provided 2 Once the MS 1 is affixed to the demo board push the ends of the flex cable into the connectors on the MS 1 and the demo board as shown at right 3 If you are using a USB Virtual COM cable download the Virtual COM Port Driver from the Download Center on the Microscan website www microscan com MS 1 Scan Engine MAN CAD Fwy 4 Plug the RJ45 end of the USB Virtual COM cable into the connector on the demo board If using mini USB Plug mini USB cable into mini USB connector at J1 5 Plug the USB end of the USB Virtual COM cable into the USB port on the host computer If using mini USB Plug mini USB cable into USB connector on host computer 6 Insert a 9V battery into the battery bay on the underside of the board If using mini USB or USB Virtual COM Power is supplied by the connection to the host computer MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 1 3 Install ESP Step 3 Install ESP ESP Software can be found in the Download Center at www microscan com 1 Follow the prompts to install ESP from the Microscan Tools Drive 2 Click on the ESP icon to run the program Minimum System Requirements e 233 MHz Pentium PC e Windows 8 7 Vista or XP operating system 32 bit or 64 bit Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher 128 MB RAM or greater e 160 MB free disk space e 800 x 60
23. 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 m gt to enter the control character M MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Communications Postamble Postamble Status Usage 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 Definition Allows the user to enable or disable up to four postamble characters that can be added to the end of the decoded data Serial Cmd lt K142 status postamble character s gt Default Enabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled within any protocol Postamble Characters Serial Cmd lt K142 status postamble character s gt Default AMA J carriage return line feed Options 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 M J MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 5 7 Communications Mode Communications Mode Definition Allows the user to determine the method of reader communication Important You must send a lt Zp gt to the reader or Send and Save Including Factory from ESP after changing this parameter Note If you are usin
24. will recognize this does not include start and stop characters and check characters The MS 1 ignores any symbology that is less than the specified length Serial Cmd lt K470 status check character status check character output status 0 0 minimum symbol length full ASCII set gt 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 MS 1 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 1 Scan Engine User Manual 7 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
25. 0 256 color display 1024 x 768 32 bit color recommended 1 4 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Quick Start Step 4 Select Model When you start ESP the following menu will appear Select a Model Current Legacy MS 4 EZ Match ES MS Connect MS Connect 210 5100 Quadrus Quadrus MINI MINI 3 MINI Hawk Velocity HS 2D l Mobile Hawk Quadrus Verifier Quadrus MINI Description MS 1 1 Y Show this dialog at startup O Skip EZ Mode 1 Click the button showing the MS 1 Scan Engine 2 Click OK Note You can also double click the MS 1 Scan Engine button to make your selection 3 Click Yes when this dialog appears 2 J Would you like to connect to the MS 1 Yes No Y 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 gt New Model in the menu toolbar MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 1 5 Connect Step 5 Connect Connection Wizard To connect using the Connection Wizard 1 6 Click Connect on the menu toolbar and then select Connection Wizard Select RS 232 or USB to activate the appropriate display Configure settings as required by the application and click Connect Important MS 1 demo kits are in USB Virtual COM mode by default and ship with a Virtual COM Cable Select RS 232 in the dialog shown below to communicate with the demo kit MS 1s that are sold in the sta
26. 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 An MS 1 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 an MS 1 to initiate data transfers to the host Serial Cmd lt K140 1 gt MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 5 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 decoded data lt K141 status preamble character s gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled within any
27. 1 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 6 14 MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 Read message gt 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 MS 1 is disabled when an lt I gt command has been sent MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 6 15 Shutter Speed Shutter Speed Shutter Speed allows shutter speed to be controlled automatically set to a specific value or defined within a fixed range Important Shutter Speed settings should not be changed unless they are being increased to accomodate a fast line speed in a dynamic application Usage Faster shutter speeds may be
28. 141 2uW e Location of the MS 1 s LED aperture window LED Aperture Window CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure IMPORTANT The MS 1 is intended for connection to a UL listed direct plug in power unit marked Class Il and rated 5 VDC at 3 5 Watts or greater if using electrical accessories European models must use a similarly rated Class or Class Il power supply that is certified to comply with safety standard EN 60950 vi MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Introduction Statement of Agency Compliance FE The MS 1 has been tested for compliance with FCC Federal Communications Commission regulations and has been found to conform to all applicable FCC Rules and Regulations To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements this device must not be co located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment CE The MS 1 has been tested for compliance with CE Conformit Europ enne standards and guidelines and has been found to conform to applicable CE standards specifically the EMC requirements EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 ESD EN 61000 4 2 Radiated RF Immunity EN 61000 4 3 ENV 50204 EFT EN 61000 4 4 Conducted RF Immunity EN 61000 4 6 EN
29. 15 to avoid specular reflection the return of direct non diffused light e Avoid excessive skew or pitch Maximum skew is 30 maximum pitch is 30 Skew axis lt j gt A Pitch axis Scan line MS 1 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 hs Disabled Enabled 3 Decode the symbol and compare the symbology identifier character to the list on page 7 22 to determine your symbology 4 Disable all other symbologies MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 1 7 Configure the MS 1 Scan Engine Step 7 Configure the MS 1 Scan Engine To make setup changes click the App Mode button YE App Mode The following modes are accessible by clicking the buttons in the first row of App Mode icons Y y EZ Mode Autoconnect Send Recy Switch Model Parameters Terminal Utilities 1 8 Click the EZ Mode button to return to EZ Mode Click the Autoconnect button to establish communication Click the Send Recv button to send or receive commands Click the Switch Model button to open the model menu or to return to a previous model Click the Parameters button to show the tabbed tree controls for Communication Read Cycle and Symbolog
30. 8 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 MS 1 will recognize this does not include start stop and check characters The MS 1 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 7 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 1 Scan Engine User Manual Symbologies Code 93 Usage Used in some clinical applications Definition 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 Serial Cmd lt K475 status 0 minimum symbol length gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Minimum Symbol Length Code 93 Definition Specifies the minimum number of characters that the MS 1 will recognize not including the start and stop check characters The MS 1 ignores any symbol smalle
31. 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 MS 1 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 MS 1 remains in External Level trigger read cycle until a Stop character is received e 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 K230 stop trigger character gt Default NUL 00 in hex disabled Options Two hex digits representing any ASCII character except XON and XOFF 6 12 MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 The first parameter is always a zero 0 and does not change Default 2 Options 1 4095 The MS 1 times out if no
32. Autoconmect Connecting Select the COM Port COM1 Press Start to autoconnect so If your communications port is not the default COM1 use the dropdown menu to change your port Connecting Select the COM Port COM1 z e 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 COMEDIA Point to Point COMI 1115 2K N 8 1 4 12 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Using ESP Autoconnect cont If your RS 232 host settings cannot be changed to match the MS 1 s settings e Click Connect on ESP s n menu toolbar and then Connection Settings select Connect on the dropdown menu When the Connection Settings dialog appears check the Force Connect Beri box and click Connect Parity Stop Bits Data Bits Seven F Pott COM1 z M Aux Port In Use N Force Connect coca MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 4 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 4 14 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Using ESP Navigating in ESP To change MS 1 settings or to access the Termin
33. Between Identical Decodes ecseccececeeseecceeetidcnecceeeedeceesee sed deca 6 6 Trigger Mode uti is I at he ae As 6 7 Continuous Read 1 Output Emulation oooocccconncccoccccnccocnccononanononononano nono nnnnnn nn nn nn nano nc nn nnnannnnnnnnnns 6 9 Serial Trigger Character Delimited ooonooocccnnnninicccnnonococccncnonnonnnncnonnonnnnnnnnnnnn nn cnn nn nn nncnr nn 6 10 Start Trigger Character Non Delimited oooooniccccnnnnnnccccnnnnncccccncononncncnnnnonnnncnncnonnnnn nn cnnnnnnnnnnn 6 11 Stop Trigger Character Non Delimited oooooconnccccnnnnccccccncnconoccnccnnnoncnnonanancnncnnonan cnn cc nannnnnnncnns 6 12 No Decode TIMEOUT iii in 6 13 Decodes Before Outta rasca 6 14 No Read Message cunoticias oli 6 15 Shutter Speed ttt Ae o toes o o o 6 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 1 Scan Engine User Manual 6 1 Read Cycle by ESP Read Cycle by ESP Y App Mode Click this button to bring up the App Mode view and then click the Read Cycle tab Parameters Read Cycle Number of Symbols Time Between Identical Decodes Trigger Mode Serial Trigger Character Delimited Start Character Mon Delimited Stop Character Non Delimited No Decode Timeout Decodes Before Output Se Noread Message Message Reader Setup Shutter Speed Minimum Speed
34. 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 closed 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 ori
35. MICROSCAN MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual P N 84 000001 Rev A Copyright and Disclaimer ii Copyright 2015 Microscan Systems Inc Tel 1 425 226 5700 800 762 1149 Fax 1 425 226 8250 All rights reserved The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the pur pose 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 We state herein that we are using the names 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 e mail helpdesk microscan com Warranty For current warranty information see www microscan com warranty Microscan Systems Inc United States Corporate Headquarters 1 425 226 5700 800 762 1149 United States Northeast Technology Center 1 603 598 8400 800 468 9503 European Headquarters 31 172 423360 Asia Pacific Headquarters 65 6846 1214 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Introduction Table of Contents Chapter 1 Quick Start Step 1 Check Hardware esne aea
36. N 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 Disabled 1 Enabled EAN 8 as EAN 13 UPC EAN Definition When enabled EAN 8 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 Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 7 19 PDF417 PDF417 Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options 7 20 Used in applications where a large amount of information over 32 characters needs to be encoded within a symbol typically where the symbol is transported from one facility to another For example an automobile assembly line might use a single symbol with multiple fields of information that will be read at several stations along the way without reference to a database A two dimensional multi row 3 to 90 continuous variable length symbology that has high data capacity for storing up to 2 700 numeric characters 1 800 printable ASCII characters or 1 100 binary characters per symbol Each symbol character consists of 4 bars and 4 spaces in a 17 module structure
37. abled DataBar Expanded RSS Expanded Note DataBar Expanded was previously known as RSS Expanded Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options 7 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 1 Scan Engine User 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 which 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 e
38. age Definition Serial Cmd Default Options 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 Determines the length of time that the MS 1 will wait before it outputs the same symbol s data a second time lt K503 time between identical decodes gt 0 0 to 2550 ms MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 MS 1 functions It is not recommended for normal operations In Continuous Read trigger input options are disabled and the MS 1 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 MS 1 sends replies to serial commands that require responses when symbol data is transmitted Note No Read options have no affect on Continuous Read lt K200 0 gt External Level gt Object 1 moving in
39. al command RES D 04 Reset REQ AE 05 Request EOT AD 04 Reset STX AB 02 Start of Text ETX C 03 End of Text ACK AR 06 Acknowledge NAK AU 15 Negative Acknowledge XON Q 11 Begin Transmission XOFF S 13 Stop Transmission A 10 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Appendices Appendix E ASCII Table Dec Hex Mne Ctrl Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch 00 00 NUL 32 20 SP 64 40 96 60 01 01 SOH A 33 21 65 41 A 97 61 a 02 02 STX AB 34 22 66 42 B 98 62 b 03 03 ETX C 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 69 45 E 101 65 e 06 06 ACK AF 38 26 8 70 46 F 102 66 f 07 07 BEL AG 39 27 i 71 47 G 103 67 g 08 08 BS H 40 28 72 48 H 104 68 h 09 09 HT A 41 29 73 49 105 69 i 10 DA LF AJ 42 2A x 74 4A J 106 6A j 11 0B VT MK 43 2B 75 4B K 107 6B k 12 oc FF AL 44 2C 76 4C L 108 6C l 13 0D CR AM 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 AP 48 30 0 80 50 P 112 70 p 17 11 DC1 AQ 49 31 1 81 51 Q 113 71 q 18 12 DC2 AR 50 32 2 82 52 R 114 72 r 19 13 DC3 AS 51 33 3 83 53 S 115 73 s 20 14 DC4 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 AY 54 36 6 86 56 V 118 76 v 23 17 ETB W 55 37 7 87 57 W 119 77 w 24 18 CAN X 56 38 8 88 58 X 120 78 x 25 19 EM DY 57 39 9 89 59 Y 121 79
40. al or Utilities views click the App Mode button gt 5 a App Mode To return to EZ Mode click the EZ Mode button amp EZ Mode To make changes to configuration settings in the tree controls 1 Left click on the to Parameters ESP Values expand menu items Read Cycle 2 Double click the desired Number of Symbols Single parameter and single click Time Between Identical Decodes 0 in the selection box to view Trigger Mode Continuous Read options Serial Trigger 3 Place your cursor in the Character Delimited The X indicates selection box scroll down to Start Character Non Delimited that the setting the setting you want to Stop Character Non Delimited is the default change and single click No Decode Timeout the setting Decodes Before Output 0 4 Lef click againontheopen ON bnatiet y screen to complete the Message Disabled selection Shutter Speed E eos Beeper On Good Read 5 Right click on the open screen and select Save to Reader to implement the command in the MS 1 You can send the command without saving it you can send and save the command simultaneously or you can send and save the command and modified factory communications defaults simultaneously Receive Reader Settings Send No Save Send and Save Default Current Men settiigs Send and Save Including Factory Default all ESP Settings Advanced Options gt MS 1 Scan Engine Us
41. atus symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Character Output Status Interleaved 2 of 5 Definition Serial Cmd Default Options When enabled a check character is sent along with the symbol data for added data security lt K472 status check character status check character output status symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 lt 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 lt K472 status check character status check character output symbol length 41 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 Minim
42. des 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 gt 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 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 7 18 MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 Disabled 1 Enabled UPC E as UPC A UPC EA
43. 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 gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Start Stop Output Status Codabar Definition When enabled the start and stop characters will be 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 MS 1 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 0 Any Minimum 1 Fixed 7 6 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Symbologies Symbol Length Codabar Definition Specifies the number of characters that the MS 1 will recognize including start and stop check characters The
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45. ed 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 1 Scan Engine User Manual 9 1 Serial Utility Commands Serial Utility Commands Note For a list of all K commands see Serial Configuration Commands Type Command Name Part Number lt gt Display Firmware Part Number g lt H gt Enable Reader Device Control lt l gt Disable Reader Continuous external trigger lt A gt Reset does not save for power on lt Z gt Save Current Settings for Power On Default Reset Save lt Zrd gt Recall Microscan Default Parameters and Save for Power On lt Zp gt Save Modified Factory Settings lt C gt Enter Decodes Second Test Read Rate lt Cp gt Enter Decode Percent Test lt J gt Exit Decodes Second and Decode Percent Tests Reader Status Request lt K gt Configuration Command Status Trigger lt char gt Serial Trigger Character 9 2 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Utilities Read Rate Read Rate Commands Enter Decodes Second Test Sending lt C gt instructs the imager to transmit the decodes per second and symbol data if any The decode rate can vary dramatically due to the angle and location of the symbol in relation to the field of view This test is very useful in aligning and positioning the imager during setup Enter Decode Percent Test Sending l
46. eeeeeesensaeeeeeneeaees A 5 Appendix C Serial Configuration Commands ccccccccecceceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeecaeeeeseesensaeeeseteeaaees A 6 Appendix D Communications Protocol oococccccncncccinnnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonononcnnnnnninnnanannnn nono A 10 Appendix E ASCIMWable soi 2 r indian a aa e E iia A 11 Appendix F Using an External Trigger ccccccceceeeeeeeeececeeeesesaeeeeeeeeceaeeeesecaeseeeeseeeeeeeeees A 12 Appendix G Glossary Of Terms cccccecececee cee ceeeee cee eeeeaaeceeeeeeaeeeeeesceaeeeeeesaeseeaeesteeseceeeeeeeas A 13 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual A 1 General Specifications Appendix A General Specifications Mechanical Height 0 45 11 5 mm Width 1 26 32 mm Length 0 94 24 mm Weight 0 3 oz 8 4 g Note Nominal dimensions shown Typical tolerances apply 1 04 2XM1 6x 35 Design threaded insert 26 4mm Sensor CCD linear image sensor Optics 660 nm visible LED bright and sharp i scan line a Scanning Performance 18 3mm Scan Rate Up to 530 scans sec Decode Rate Up to 55 decodes sec Min X Dimension Down to 3 3 mil 0 084 mm on Code 39 Depth of Field 1 0 to 13 mm 25 to 330 mm 1 Symbol Width Up to 7 178 mm on 20 mil 0 5 mm 45 symbol 11 5 mm Communications 1 Interface RS 232 TTL USB 1 1 Keyboard Mode Virtual COM serial emulation also supported Connector Type 12 Pin ZIF connector Symbolog
47. ent parameters when power is cycled to the MS 1 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 lt Zp gt must be sent following any change to the Communications Mode lt K117 gt command 9 8 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Utilities Reader Status Request lt K gt Configuration Command Status This is the fastest way to learn the MS 1 s current configuration Sending this request will return the current settings of all commands starting with the lowest K command value and ending with the highest K command value MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 9 9 Hardware Default Hardware Default To default reader parameters 1 Power off the reader 2 Connect the RTS pin to the RxD pin 3 Cycle power to the reader After the reader beeps and the unit s illumination flashes on and off twice it will have defaulted all user parameters 9 10 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual RE pendices Contents Appendix A General Specifications ooooooooococncncncncncoconnncnnnnonnnannnonnnnnnnnononononcncncanananananrnan corn nnns A 2 Appendix B Electrical Specifications ccccccccececeeceeeceeeceeeeceeaeceeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeae
48. entation 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 axis Tilt axis Scan line MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 movement 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
49. er Manual 4 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 to Send Recw Receiving From the Send Recv menu select Receive Reader Settings Caution Do not select this option if you do not want to upload the MS 1 s settings For example if your ESP file has a number of custom settings that you want to maintain and download into the MS 1 these settings would be lost by choosing Yes This is useful if you want to receive upload the MS 1 s settings and save them as a file for future use For example if your MS 1 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 MS 1 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 Save to Reader gt Send No Save Send and Save Default C tM Setti A Send and Save Including Factory Default all ESP Settings Advanced Options gt 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 MS 1 for power on Send and Save Including Factory lt Zp gt Activates all changes
50. erial Trigger Character to take effect MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 MS 1 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 MS 1 remains in External Level trigger read cycle until a Stop character is received e 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 1 Scan Engine User Manual 6 11 Stop Trigger Character Non Delimited Stop Trigger Character Non Delimited Usage Useful in applications where different characters are required to end a read cycle Definition
51. es all changes in current memory saves to the MS 1 for power on and saves the Communications Mode setting MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Save Changes in ESP 1 10 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual W 2 Setup and Operation Contents Electrical Interfaces it a LAI tati 2 2 CONTIQUEAION 4 A a deidad dad 2 5 This section describes the flex cable pin assignments MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 2 1 Electrical Interface Electrical Interface Flex Cable Pinout Host Side Pin Host RS 232 TTL In Out 1 5V Power VCC In 2 TTL_RxD In 3 Trigger Input In 4 Power Enable In 5 TTL_TxD Out 6 TTL_RTS Out 7 GND 8 USB_D In Out 9 LED Engine Status Out 10 TTL_CTS In 11 Beeper Decode Indicator Out 12 USB_D In Out Flex Cable o t Mdldlde cacy a lhini J N FLAT Cable 12 Pin Host end MS 1 end 12 contacts 12 contacts MS 1 Scan Engine 2 2 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Setup and Operation Contact Assignments Host Side of Flex Cable Pin Name 1 10 Description Electrical Equivalence 4 5V Power VCC Scan engine power supply Important Must be connected to a 5V power supply e 2 RxD Serial input reception from host system For firmware update use R5232 IC Til T2 T10 no 3 Trigger 0 Lighting on Scan engine reads decodes and sends information to host 1 Lighting off Scan engine stops read
52. etting can S 6 4 In Single symbol mode a read cycle ends only on a decode falling trigger or timeout In Multiple symbol mode the read cycle begins on a triggered event but starts over after any symbol has been decoded There is no new trigger feature be emulated by following the steps described in Continuous Read 1 Output Emulation MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 If 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 0 Multiple 1 Single MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 6 5 Time Between Identical Decodes Time Between Identical Decodes Us
53. front of the gt change in the trigger state onet D which initiates the read cycle End Read Cycle i q The same object moving out of ae g detector Y state which ends the rea Ad cy cycle Initiate Read Cycle detector beam causes a the detector beam causes another change in the tri Definition Serial Cmd This mode is effective in an application where the speeds of the conveying apparatus are variable and the time the MS 1 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 lt K200 2 gt MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 6 7 Trigger Mode External Edge Initiate Read Cycle p 7 al 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 p detector beam causes another gt 1 gj change in the trigger state This sig nal initiates a new read cycle and Object a ends the previous read cycle unless detector Timeout is enabled and a good read or timeout has not occured Usage This mode is highly recommended in any appl
54. g an MS 1 Demo Kit the Communications Mode default is USB Virtual COM Serial Cmd lt K117 communications mode gt Default RS 232 Options 0 RS 232 1 USB Native HID 2 USB Virtual COM 5 8 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Communications Keyboard Mapping Definition Allows the user to determine language of the USB keyboard Serial Cmd lt K116 keyboard layout caps lock mode number lock gt Default English U S Options 0 English U S 1 English UK 2 German 3 French 4 Japanese 5 Spanish 6 Italian 7 Universal 8 Swiss 9 Czech Caps Lock Mode Definition Allows the user to set caps lock Serial Cmd lt K116 keyboard layout caps lock mode number lock gt Default Off Options 0 Off 1 0n 2 Free Number Lock Definition Allows the user to set number lock Serial Cmd lt K116 keyboard layout caps lock mode number lock gt Default Alphanumeric Options 0 Numeric 1 Alphanumeric MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 5 9 USB Keyboard Key Codes USB Keyboard Key Codes When in USB keyboard mode the reader will output the following ASCII symbols as the specified key code All output data that is not transmitted in USB configuration mode is transmitted as a key code This includes symbol data Code 128 application record separator No Read message Preamble and Postamble
55. gine User Manual 1 1 Check Hardware Step 1 Check Hardware Caution Be sure that all cables are connected BEFORE applying power to the system Always power down BEFORE disconnecting any cables MS 1 Demo Kit Contents Item Description 4 MS 1 Scan Engine 32 bit HD MS 1 Scan Engine 32 bit LD 2 PCBA Demo Board Supports 32 bit MS 1 or legacy 16 bit MS 1 3 Two M1 6 x 35 x 4 mm screws button or pan head Philips drive stainless steel or corrosion resistant plating 4 Flex Strip FFC Jumper Cable contacts 12 0 5 mm center one side only 100 mm 3 mm length 5 USB Virtual COM cable RJ45 plug to USB 2 3 meters length 6 MS 1 Scan Engine Demonstration Guide Note If you are using a USB Virtual COM cable download the Virtual COM Port Driver from the Download Center on the Microscan website www microscan com MS 1 Scan Engine CAD EWU 1 2 MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 The MS 1 Scan Engine can be connected directly to a host computer using a demo board 1 Attach the MS 1 to the demo board label side down as shown below AN ENGIN N 012 N G060 1006 MICROSCANe A roscan com Date of Manuta Voltage curre EA 02 D FC Y MADE IN TAIWA A Screw holes for
56. ication 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 MS 1 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 triggered manually An auxiliary terminal can be connected to the auxiliary port so the user
57. ies Click the Terminal button to display decoded symbol data and to send serial commands to the imager using text or macros Click the Utilities button to show the tabbed interfaces for Differences from Default and Firmware For further details see ESP Help in the dropdown Help menu Quick Start Help N About ESP Contacting Microscan MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Step 8 Save Changes 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 Quick Start Parameters Communications Host Port Connections Baud Rate Parity Stop Bits Data Bits Host Protocol Preamble Preamble Characters 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 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 MS 1 e Send No Save Changes will be lost when power is re applied to the MS 1 Send and Save This activates all changes in current memory and saves to the MS 1 for power on Send and Save Including Factory This activat
58. ies UPC E and A EAN Code 39 Code 128 EAN 128 Interleaved 2 of 5 Industrial 2 of 5 Standard 2 of 5 Codabar Code 93 Plessey GS1 DataBar PDF417 China Postal Code 10 30mm Environmental Operating Tempurature 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F Storage Tempurature 30 to 60 C 22 to 140 F Relative Humidity 20 to 85 non condensing Shock 2 000G Vibration 50G r m s CE Mark Immunity Designed for EN 55024 98 ITE Immunity Standard Radiated and Conducted Emissions Designed for EN 55022 98 ITE Disturbances Class B Electrical Power 5V 5 300 mV p p max ripple 150 mA SV typ Start Up Time 175 ms MS 1 Scan Engine Dimensions A 2 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Read Ranges Lf Appendices Range Range cm 10 5 0 5 10 cm p f 1 I T T T t T I o T T T T in 5 0 5 in 5 0 5 Low Density High Density Narrow Bar Width Read Range Scan Width High Density 005 127 mm 0 6 2 1 15 53 mm 2 2 at 1 6 56 mm at 41 mm 010 254 mm 0 6 4 1 15 104 mm 4 3 at 3 2 109 mm at 81 mm 015 38 mm 0 6 5 1 15 130 mm 5 0 at 4 5 127 mm at 114 mm Low Density 005 127 mm 1 8 3 6 46 91 mm 2 2 at 3 0 56 mm at 76 mm 010 254 mm 1 8 7 0 46 178 mm 3 9 at 6 0 99 mm at 152 mm
59. iguration 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 Communications Host Port Connections lt K100 baud rate parity stop bits data bits gt Keyboard Mapping Communications Mode lt K116 keyboard layout caps lock mode number lock gt lt K117 communications mode gt Host Port Protocol lt K140 protocol gt Preamble lt K141 status preamble characters gt Postamble lt K142 status postamble characters gt Read Cycle 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 Shutter Speed lt K544 shutter speed gt No Read Message lt K714 status No Read message gt Symbologies 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 O start stop match outp
60. imeout 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 Focus Any given point in an image at which light converges the focal point FPGA See Field Programmable Gate Array Full Duplex A communications system in which signals can travel simultaneously between devices A 14 MS 1 Scan Engine User 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
61. in current memory saves to the MS 1 for power on and saves the Communications Mode setting Important Enable Send and Save as Factory Settings must be selected in General Preferences for this command to function 4 16 MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 Saves only the command that is 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 MS 1 s firmware but are not included in or are different 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 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 t
62. ing decoding and transmitting 4 Power Enable 0 Scan engine on 1 Scan engine off except during data transmission and when writing setup parameters to non volatile memory 5 TxD Out Serial output transmission to host system For firmware update use RS232 IC R10 R20 Ril Ril 6 RTS Out Scan engine requests permission from host to transmit on TxD line R5232 IC RIO R20 Rll R2i MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 2 3 Electrical Interface Contact Assignments cont 7 GND Ground 8 USB_D In Out USB data LED 1 gt 2 4 4 9 LED Out CCD engine status display Wu 330R LED ll R5232 IC Host authorizes scan engine to m RIO 10 CTS In transmit on TxD line RTS CTS ni R20 hardware protocol TiO Ril 120 Ril vec 5 1N 4145 Active symbol successfully 11 Beeper Out decoded us 2h 23904 Low level inactive awaiting Bier decode ES 12 USB_D In Out USB data MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Setup and Operation Configuration The MS 1 Scan Engine can be configured using ESP the preferred method or serial K commands Refer to the following chapters in this manual for specific information about configuring the MS 1 Quick Start helps you get the MS 1 Scan Engine up and running quickly to allow you to get a sense of the MS 1 s capabilities and to test sy
63. ing parts ESP and K command support About This Manual This manual provides complete information on setting up integrating and configuring the MS 1 Scan Engine The sections are presented in the order in which the MS 1 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 are highlighted in Bold Initial Caps Host Communications There are two ways to configure and test the MS 1 Scan Engine e 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 terminal program MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual v Warning and Caution Summary Warning and Caution Summary a gt WARNING LED LIGHT DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT WITH CLASS 1 INTERNAL RADIATION Maximum LED Output 141 24W IEC 60825 1 1993 A1 1997 A2 2001 NN V e Viewing the MS 1 s LED output with optical instruments such as magnifiers eye loupes or microscopes within a distance of 100 mm could cause serious eye injury Maximum LED output
64. le 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 4 8 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Using ESP Preferences gt Advanced Tab Preferences General Terminal Bar Code Options Advanced I Send XON with Autoconnect IV Ask to Save ESP File when Quitting Connect to readers via TCP IP IV Use Default Storage Location Default Settings Send XON with Autoconnect Sends an XON Begin Transmission command to the MS 1 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 no coma The esp file will be saved in the location of your choice S My Documents DER Ly File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Links Q Back y O y Search e Folders EEE Address B My Documents i J Go x Size Type A Ensession 9 esp 6KB ESP Document a My Documents E 4 My Computer q 3 Floppy 4 Local Disk C lt MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 4 9 Menu Toolbar Preferences gt Advanced Tab cont Connect to Reader 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 e RS 232 C TCPAP i lt Back Cancel
65. mbol decode performance Using ESP helps you understand the basic structure and elements of ESP which is the configuration software that you will use to set up the MS 1 for operation Communications explains how to set up communications between the MS 1 and a host Read Cycle explains the spatial and timing parameters associated with your application Symbologies describes the various symbol types that can be decoded by the MS 1 Scan Engine Terminal describes the Terminal window and Macro functions in ESP which can be used to configure and test the MS 1 Utilities explains the operational commands that can also be sent to the MS 1 from Terminal MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 2 5 Configuration 2 6 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Eee 3 Installation Contents Mounting the MS 1 Scan Engine sanert eeni eei r eaa t aaee E a aeae aaee adaa iaa 3 2 Window Matenalls vez zr a e re e e T cau Se aE ae R a a eaer deee Ea aeae eht 3 3 Optica COM OO S a a tacita aea hy aime eee 3 5 Electrical COMPONenkS ccoo aaa 3 6 Window Place mento ia 3 7 Tilt Skew and Pitch cocina da did dada didas 3 8 A a E E a e E a vestestundbteestte 3 10 This section describes how to integrate the MS 1 mechanically MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 3 1 Mounting the MS 1 Scan Engine Mounting the MS 1 Scan Engine Mechanical Dimensions A Two M1 6 Thread maximum depth of 2 mm Recommended screw torque lt 3 kgf Unit mm 1 mm 0 039 inch
66. mmands Host Port Connectionss sic inan am Host Port Protocol ninne A e eat eet edn oe Preamble ers Postamble See ee See nee ee ee dada Communications MOde sses nesae ane a ienee ee aati Keyboard Mapping USB Keyboard Key Codes cccccccccsssececesssseeeeeesseeeeeecsaeeeeessseeeesssneeeseeeas Chapter 6 Read Cycle Read Cycle by ESP cccccccccccsssececesneeeeesseeeeeecssneeeeeeeseeeeessaeeessseneeeeeseeaaees 6 2 Read Cycle Serial COMMANAS ccsccccseseceeeesesseeeeecsseeeeeeseaeeeessenseeeessesaeees 6 3 MS 1 Read Cycle OvervieW cooooocccccoooccccocooonnncononncnncnnnonnnncononnnrnonnnnnnnninnnennos 6 4 Number of Symbols si Time Between Identical Decodes oooooccccnnoccccnncocccccnnnonncononnnnncn conan cnn ncnnnnncnnnns TAI MOE ii A ant naar eee eee Continuous Read 1 Output Emulation Serial Trigger Character Delimited Start Trigger Character Non Delimited MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual iii Table of Contents Chapter 7 Symbologies Stop Trigger Character Non Delimited No Decode Timeout ecce Decodes Before OUtpUt occcnoocccccnncocnnncononcnonononcnnncnnononononnnnnnncnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnon No Read Message cocociocinn cin taa ira e Shutter Speed iii A ate en Symbologies by ESP coito aa Symbologies Serial COMMANAS cccooooccccconoccnnconanononcnonnnnnnnononnnncnnnnonnnonnnnnno Code 39 Codabar GS1 DataBar RSS MSICode ici is Plessey Cod iii a ds Indus
67. mmunications Communications Mode f RS232 Baud Rate Parity Stop Bits Data Bits ESP Values USB Native HID 9600 Even One Seven Host Protocol Point to Point v Keyboard Mapping Cap Lock Mode Numeric Key Preamble Preamble Characters Postamble i Postamble Characters Point to Point with RTS CTS Alpha Numeric Disabled CR Enabled CR LF T To open nested options single click the T To change a setting double click the setting and use your cursor to scroll through the options MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Communications Communications Serial Commands Host Port Connections lt K100 baud rate parity stop bits data bits gt Keyboard Mapping lt K116 keyboard layout caps lock mode number lock gt Communications Mode lt K117 communications mode gt Host Port Protocol lt K140 protocol gt Preamble lt K141 status preamble character s gt Postamble MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 MS 1 and host transfer data back and forth Serial Cmd lt K100 baud rate parity stop bits data bits gt Defaul
68. n 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 Restores ROM or flash settings and initializes serial commands MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 foc
69. n real time to a Capture Text text file of your choice While in operation the text file Save Current Text 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 e 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 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 8 6 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual ee 9 Utilities Contents Serial Utility COMMANAS eee eee cence cent teen nono nn ncnnn cnn non nro rra rra 9 2 REA RAG cis dea 9 3 Differences from Default ooooconnnnnnonnnonnnncnonononononnonncononononnnnonononnrnncnnnrnnennnnonononncnnnrnncanennnnnnnnon 9 4 FirMWa e iia ca tai 9 5 DEVICE CONN esirin eneee e ENEE EE EEEE a CEEE E EOCENE EEEa 9 7 Default RESCU SAVE sesiscics fedusccesiscovaseces PP TN 9 8 Reader Status Regest enice cata ii A i Eea CUCAN aN adC 9 9 Hardware Default ocio nina ita slccuassnasssaudecetstcaavevessacvsevsuacea ddvessiabedasesacoany 9 10 Utility commands are generally commands that are performed during MS 1 operations to perform miscellaneous operations on MS 1 hardware Serial utility commands are not prefac
70. nabled the MS 1 will output the check digit with symbol data When disabled the MS 1 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 MS 1 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 1 Scan Engine User Manual 7 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 narrow 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 gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Character Output Status Plessey Code Definition Serial Cmd Default Options 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 lt K487 status check character output status 0 minimum symbol length gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Minimum Symbol Length Plessey Code Definition Serial
71. nd 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 1 Scan Engine in three main ways Tree Controls Each configuration menu contains a list of all option settings that pertain to that specific element of MS 1 operation 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 e Graphic User Interfaces MS 1 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 MS 1 by typing them in the provided text field e Information about using ESP in specific applications is provided in subsequent sections For ESP system requirements see Minimum System Requirements in Chapter 1 Quick Start MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 4 1 EZ Mode EZ Mode EZ Mode offers instructions on positioning the MS 1
72. ndard 8 pack FIS 0001 800XG are in RS 232 by default Select RS 232 to communicate with the reader Baud No USB device was found Please check the prs 232 Ors 232 connections and make sure the reader is setup for B Ouse Parity use Stop Bits i Select Device v Data Bits Seven Port COM1 Aux Port In Use Force Connect Important If using the USB Virtual COM cable select RS 232 Auto Connect Connect Cancel RS 232 Connection Wizard USB Connection Wizard When a connection is established the green indicator in the status bar at the bottom right of the screen will be visible CONNECTED Point to Point COMI Important The MS 1 is in Continuous Read Mode by default For best connection results be sure that no decodable symbols are within the reader s field of view while attempting to connect MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Quick Start Step 6 Position the MS 1 Scan Engine e Set up a symbol at the distance you will be using in your application Refer to the Read Ranges for your MS 1 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 Interleaved 2 5 default is 10 and 6 Avoid bright light or infrared light from other sources including other readers e Pitch the MS 1 or symbol at a minimum of
73. 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 SerialCmd lt K544 shutter speed gt Default Automatic Options 0 Automatic 1 Slow 2 Medium 3 Fast 6 16 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual MS 7 Symbologies Contents Symbologies by ESP reserpine rea eraan cit irrita pista pan ERAS 7 2 Symbologies Serial COMMAMAS c ooononcccincconococonnonncnonnnn nono nc cnn tutin nt rn rre 7 3 o O 7 4 A EA AEA teauaceted cautauhed gees sadeacagaassuded dans aduccadeasdescqctaden lt tbcedsaeiasbeastadascoacedsevashceizencs 7 6 Interleaved 2 of 5 0 cecccecceeeecenee cee ee cece eects ceeeeaeeeececeeaeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeecaaeeeeeeeeqeeaeeeeseceaeeeeeseaeeeeeetees 7 8 Code 128 EAN 128 EE 7 10 COAG OS OER EEE E Sees peach cicastnsee beta tasdciaabasslepeauseessdied E E 7 11 GS1 DataBar RSS E 7 12 MSI COG ici i 7 13 PlesSe y Code ccccccccceceencceeeeeeeaeeeceeeeeaeeeceeeeaaee cess caaeaeeseegsaaaeeeeeesesaeaeeeesaaaeeeeeesasaeaeseeseeeeeeeeaes 7 14 Industrial 2 Of 5 ecec cee ce ceccececeeeceee cece eee eeaee cece TEE 7 15 WPGIEAN EA S TT cf abia i n 7 17 A caaesiecectaiccanaceah via suede scduicssigh E E ET T 7 20 China Postal Code 0 cccececceeeececeeceeeeeecaece cece eaaeeeeeecaaaaeceesesesaeaeeeesecaeaeeeeseeeaeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeess 7 21 Symbology Identifier scere nia a da
74. nfiguration Rules that apply to both utility and configuration commands A less 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 character data fields and an initializing command as follows lt Knumeric parameter 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 MS 1 s memory and saves for power on an lt A gt initializes the MS 1 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 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 NUL cannot be used The characters lt gt and can be used but only if entered as hex pairs All fields preceding a modified field must be included 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 following command
75. nused symbology identifier status gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Explanation of Modifiers for Code 39 Codabar and I 2 5 e For Code 39 Codabar and Interleaved 2 of 5 the modifier indicates Check Character and Check Character Output status e For Code 39 only Full ASCII must be enabled to see modifiers 4 5 and 7 Modifier Check Character pie clams Full e p de 39 only erformed 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 e For all other symbologies the modifier is 0 7 22 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual ee 8 Terminal Contents Terminal WindOw ccccsssessesseceeeceeceeceaueeaeeeeececceseaueaaesseeeeceeeecesseaueaaesseeeeseceseeeeeaueasesseeesseeeseess 8 2 La REE A A nS pee A o A Br SRE ret P ROPES 8 3 TA A E IE NCAA 8 4 MEA NN UN ON 8 5 Terminal Window MeNnu ccccccccccccsssssececeececeeceaeeaaeeseeeeeeeeseeceaaaeasesseeeeeeeeeeeueaaaeaseeseeeeeseneeees 8 6 This section describes the Terminal window and Macro functions in ESP MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 8 1 Terminal Window Terminal Window 3 Terminal
76. o your MS 1 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 1 Scan Engine User Manual 4 17 Send Receive Options 4 18 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual WS 5 Communications Contents Communications by ESR 20 a ii 5 2 Communications Serial COMMANGAS cccccssssseeseceececeececeeaueaeececeeceeeeeeaueaaeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseaauaaennss 5 3 Host Port CONN CHIONS ccccccccccccceaeesseeeeeceeeececeececueaassseecececeeeceseaueeasnsseeeeeeeeeeeseaaueasesseeeeesenseess 5 4 Host Port Protocolo aaa T 5 5 Preamble eat acid 5 6 POSIADA ne 5 7 Communications MOG civic at Sizes 5 8 Keyboard Mapping iii o c tare 5 9 USB Keyboard Key COdeS icon ds 5 10 This section explains how to set up communications between the MS 1 and a host With Microscan s ESP Easy Setup Program configuration changes can be made in the ESP tree controls and then sent and saved to the MS 1 The user can also send serial commands to the MS 1 via ESP s Terminal MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 5 1 Communications by ESP Communications by ESP y App Mode Click this button to bring up the App Mode view then click the Communication tab Parameters Co
77. p 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 1 prompt Receive After Connect At startup loads the MS 1 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 Enable Send and Save as Factory Settings This option must be selected to enable Send and Save Including Factory 4 6 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Using ESP Preferences gt Terminal Tab Preferences General Terminal Bar Code Options Advanced M Show Non Printable Characters Default Format Fast Change Echo Font C Enhanced Format Slower Enable Echo Change Keyboard Macros Vv Display Incoming Data Even When Not in Focus Blue Background Color 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 fre raf es 8 07 re es mo en rel select the de
78. put 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 PDF417 lt K476 status gt DataBar 14 RSS 14 lt K482 status gt DataBar Limited RSS Limited DataBar Expanded RSS Expanded lt K483 status gt 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 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 China Postal Code MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual lt K498 check digit mode min length max length gt 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
79. r medium density symbols Decoding may be possible with a skew angle of up to 65 degrees Pitch a SKA A Pitch axis Pitch reduces bar height Decoding may be possible with a pitch angle of up to 75 degrees Reducing pitch increases decoding efficiency A low pitch angle 2 3 degrees minimum is helpful because it prevents specular reflection MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 3 9 Flex Cable Flex Cable contact 1 contact 1 J N t UUANUUENENI AAT a A A A 4 12 FLAT Cable 12 Pin Host end MS 1 end 12 contacts 12 contacts MS 1 Scan Engine Connecting the Flex Cable 1 Open the flex cable connector clip Use a small screwdriver or other pointed object to extend the clip so that the end of the flex cable can be inserted 2 Remove the flex cable carefully 3 Install a new flex cable as required The flex cable connectors must be in direct contact with the scan engine connectors 3 10 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual E 4 Using ESP Contents EZ MOG a 4 2 Application ModE aaa a cion leaesniastacienndd E E E r raices india 4 3 AN me cierrerrerrererresrteren cerrerrrey rererrrrerestr E ter rer rrr terres ere 4 4 PAUMOCOMMO CU xs rennene EE pesnaceses Cira l coreo rosca 4 12 ONO 4 14 EME TN 4 15 Send Receive Options coooooocccccinconoccccconononcncnnncnnnoncnnn nono ncnnnnnann nc nn cn nan nr iiie nn r rc rn ran rn rra 4 16 This section is designed to help you understand the basic structure a
80. r 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 41 symbol length 2 gt Default 3 start 3 stop Options 0 3 start 3 stop 1 2 start 2 stop MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 7 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 MS 1 will recognize including start and stop characters and check characters The MS 1 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 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 MS 1 will recognize including start and stop characters and check characters The MS 1 ignores any symbol with fewer than the specified number of characters Because Industrial 2 of 5 is a continuous symbology
81. r 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 Serial Cmd lt K475 status 0 minimum symbol length gt Default 10 Options 0 to 32 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 7 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 modules 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 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 scanners 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 En
82. s 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 EAN 13 UPC E as UPC A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Default Enabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 7 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 MS 1 deco
83. s with the RoHS2 process to acquire CE certification per the example given Example gt gt Machinery directive EMC directive RoHS2 Declaration of Conformity viii MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual E 1 Quick Start Contents Step 1 Check HardWare coccccccccncncncococinnononnononononononnnnnnnnnononononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnananenenenininnnnos 1 2 Step 2 Connect the System 2 c cccc csccceeecedcccsecessaseecteedensedteceesauecvecsdeedenetdeedenesdevsdcheeneectddeeeneesnecie 1 3 Step 3 Install ESP ssion eevee etgedcveesdededuceceeccebcaccttecetececeeecetdvesadesotdeddedesdescendeceens evs 1 4 Step 4 Select MOde l o s2e csc scchetees ecco iiiaae ekina eiroet ioia iaaiaee iieri arinrin neidr 1 5 Step 5 Autoconnect Step 6 Position the MS 1 Scan Engine ccccceececeeeeeceecee eects eeeeeaeeeeeeeecaeeeeseseeaeeeeeesenaeeeeeeee 1 7 Step 7 Configure the MS 1 Scan Engine cceccceceeceee cece ceceeeeeeeseeeaeceeeesesaeseeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeaees 1 8 Step 8 Save Configuration in ESP o cee ccecccceccceee cece eeeee eee ceeceaeeeeeeeeseaaeeeeeeceaeeeeeeseceaeeeseeeeeeeeeees 1 9 This chapter is designed to get your MS 1 Scan Engine up and running quickly Following these steps will allow you to get a sense of the MS 1 s capabilities and to test symbol decode performance Detailed setup information for installing the MS 1 into your application can be found in the subsequent sections MS 1 Scan En
84. settings to the MS 1 without saving by clicking Send to Reader Save As Send and Save Send to Reader Click Save As to save the report as plain text ora tab delimited text file MS 1 and save in ESP by clicking Send and Save Send configuration settings to the text file click Save As Reader to send the settings without saving them Important The use the Differences from Default featur MS 1 and Receive Reader Settings via the Send Recv b To save the Differences from Default report either as plain text or as a tab delimited Click Send and Save to send the settings to the MS 1 and save them or Send to e you must connect to the utton on the toolbar to Send Recw MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Utilities Firmware Firmware Update ESP ESP Untitled File Model Options Connect View Help Sf v amp J gt EZ Mode Autoconnect Send Recy Switch Model Parameters Terminal _ Utilities Differences Firmware Firmware Update Firmware Verification App Code y For Help press F1 ms 1 1 MS 1 QRREGTEGININN Point to Point com 9600 Firmware Update is used to download application code to the reader Application code versions are specific to your reader Consult with your sales representative before downloading application code If needed an application code will be sent to you To download application code 1 Be sure that
85. sired function key and then enter your Key macro keystrokes in the associated key map For ae ee example to make Ctrl F2 the keystroke to send a trigger sht character select F2 then in the Ctrl row enter lt trigger oe character gt and click OK Then whenever the Ctrl F2 TE keystroke is pressed the trigger character will start the meat 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 MS 1 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 Display Incoming Data Even When Not in Focus When Display Incoming Data Even When Not in Focus is enabled data from the MS 1 will continue to appear in the Terminal even when ESP is not the top window MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 4 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 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 Examp
86. status check character output status 0 0 minimum symbol length full ASCII set gt Default Enabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Character Status Code 39 Definition When enabled the MS 1 will verify a Modulus 10 check character in order to identify the decode as successful 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 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 gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled 7 4 MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 MS 1
87. 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 MS 1 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 MS 1 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 1 Scan Engine User Manual 6 13 Decodes Before Output Decodes Before Output Note When setting up determine if the MS 1 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 MS 1 to decode a symbol successfully a designated number of times before data is output Serial Cmd lt K221 decodes before output gt Default 0 Options 0 to 10 0 Auto adaptive Note If the MS
88. t 9600 Options 1 1200 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 gt 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 lt K100 baud rate parity stop bits data bits gt Default Seven Options 0 Seven 1 Eight 5 4 MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 MS 1 and the host Serial Cmd lt K140 protocol gt Default Point to Point Options 0 Point to Point
89. t Cp gt instructs the imager to transmit the percentage of decodes and any decoded symbol data End Decodes Second and Decode Percent Tests Sending lt J gt ends both the Percent test and the Decodes Second test Read Rate Process The read rate process is expected to operate very similar to a normal read cycle The differences are The K222 number of symbols parameter does not take effect Every unique decode is recorded and output at the end of a read rate test cycle The K221 good decodes to read parameter does not take effect Only one decode is required to be recorded and output System time is recorded at the beginning and end of the test and an exact number of scan frames are captured and processed MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 9 3 Differences from Default 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 will appear in the left column shown below and descriptions in the right column Click this button for a list of ESP configuration settings that are different than default settings of those settings will appear ee from Default lt K200 4 gt Mode Serial Data lt K201h 52 gt Character Delimited RA lt K220 1000 gt Read Cycle Timeout 1000 lt K470 0 gt Code 39 Disabled Send configuration
90. th a dry cloth e You may spray glass cleaner on a non abrasive cloth and then gently wipe the module window Do not touch the optical components MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 3 5 Electrical Components Electrical Components Avoid damage from electrostatic discharge by minimizing physical contact with the integrated circuits and other electrical components in the scan engine Keep the scan engine in the anti static case until you are ready to install it in your device e Use grounding wrist straps when handling the scan engine 3 6 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Installation Window Placement The function of the window is to keep dust and other particulates out of the host case and to protect the scan engine MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 3 7 Tilt Skew and Pitch Tilt Skew and Pitch Be aware of the tolerance for the tilt pitch and skew of the symbol you are trying to scan Center of barcode i i EA E EAN 13 digits 37 mm Symbol 0 33 mm 13 0 39 mm mil 15 6 mil R R gt or 25 R gt or 25 mm mm d 90 mm 120 mm PCS 0 9 printed on photographic a paper 3 8 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Installation Tilt Tilt interferes with successful decodes if all the bars in the symbol are not inside the scan width or if the tilt is greater than 25 degrees Skew Skew axis Skew reduces bar width and affects high density symbols more than low o
91. the reader is connected to the host computer 2 Apply power to the reader 3 In the Firmware Update dropdown menu select App Code and then click the Start button This will open a dialog that allows you to browse for the application code file 4 Navigate to where the application code file is located on your host computer and select the file 5 Allow approximately a minute for firmware to download 6 Verify that application code has been updated Caution Do not interrupt power or disconnect the host cable while download is in progress MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 9 5 Firmware Firmware Verification Request Part Number by ESP ESP allows you to send a request to the MS 1 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 ESP ESP Untitled File Model Options Connect View Help EZ Mode Autoconnect Send Recy Switch Model Parameters Terminal Utilities Differences Firmware Firmware Update Firmware Verification CTN E For Help press F1 ms 1 1 MS 1 CONNECTED Point to Point com1 9600 9 6 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Utilities Device Control Disable Reader Usage This feature is useful during extended periods when no symbols are being decoded or when the MS 1 is
92. trial 2 of 5 UPC EAN PDFA41 T usais China Postal Code Symbology Identifier oooocoocnonooccocconooccnconnoononncononnnnccnnnnnnnconononnnnonnns Chapter 8 Terminal Terminal Window cti A ene el Terminal Window Menus Chapter 9 Utilities Serial Utility COMMAMNAS Sesi ee rakana aK a ea E aE RRN ES 9 2 Read Rate xiii a ee 9 3 Differences from Detalla ee 9 4 Firmware Device Control Default Reset Save Reader Status Request Hardware Default ibi A eveten dons A A at Appendices iv Appendix A General Specificati0NS ooooooccccnnnoccnccnooocnncnononnnnonnnnnnnncnnononos Appendix B Electrical Specifications ooooconnooccoconnooccncononanonnononnnonnnnnonos Appendix C Serial Configuration Commands Appendix D Communications Protocol Appendix E ASCII Table occoooocccconno coo Appendix F Using an External Trigger Appendix G Glossary Of Terms ccccsccccccssseeceeseseeeeesseeeeeecseeeeessneeeeeee MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Introduction About the MS 1 Scan Engine The key features of the 32 Bit MS 1 Scan Engine are Ultra compact size CCD image sensor 32 bit processor RS 232 TTL or USB 1 1 Keyboard Mode connectivity Virtual COM serial emulation also supported Up to 530 scans per second Up to 55 decodes per second e High Density and Low Density options e Low power draw voltage 5V current 150 mA LED illumination No mov
93. tus 0 start stop output status 0 symbol length status symbol length check character status check character output gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 7 7 Interleaved 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options 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 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 lt K472 status check character status check character output status symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Character Status Interleaved 2 of 5 Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options This option is not typically used but it can be enabled for additional security in applications where the host requires redundant check character verification An error correcting routine in which the check character is added lt K472 status check character status check character output st
94. 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 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 a
95. um Length To set for minimum length both Symbol Length 1 and Symbol Length 2 must be equal to each other and set to the desired minimum length but these numbers cannot be zero Fixed Length To set for a fixed length Symbol Length 1 and Symbol Length 2 must not be equal to each other The symbol will be decoded if the character length is equal to Symbol Length 1 or Symbol Length 2 If Symbol Length 1 equals zero then the symbol will only be decoded if it is equal to Symbol Length 2 If Symbol Length 2 equals zero then the symbol will only be decoded if it is equal to Symbol Length 1 Examples Length 1 Length 2 Required Symbol Length 0 0 Any gt 0 0 Exactly Length 1 0 gt 0 Exactly Length 2 gt 0 gt 0 Exactly Length 1 or Length 2 Length 1 up to maximum symbol length Range gt 0 Same value as Length 1 Length 1 to 32 MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 7 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 12
96. us 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 device 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 t
97. ut status O 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 PDF417 lt K476 status 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 A 6 lt K488 status check character status check character output status format symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual Appendices UPC EAN 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 China Postal Code lt K498 status check digit mode min length max length gt MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual A 7 Serial Configuration Commands Serial Command Format Serial commands are of two types utility and co
98. w 3 Click the Find button to the left of the text field to locate additional instances of ABC MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual 8 3 Send Send The Send function allows you to enter serial commands and then send them to the MS 1 1 Type the command into the Send box 3 6 Terminal Utilities Parameters Send he 2 Press Enter to send the command to the MS 1 3 Click the Send button to the left of the text field to send the command again 8 4 MS 1 Scan Engine User 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 E press Fl 4 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 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 MS 1 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
99. wever the information is provided without any representation of warranty expressed or implied regarding accuracy or correctness Microscan does not specifically run any analysis on our raw materials or end product to measure for these substances The information provided in this certification notice is correct to the best of Microscan s knowledge at the date of publication This notice is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification Users are responsible for determining the applicability of any RoHS legislation or regulations based on their individual use of the product In regards to RoHS Directive 2011_65_EU Microscan produces Monitoring and Control Instruments as well as Industrial Monitoring amp Control Instruments as defined within the directive Microscan has developed and is implementing a ROHS2 compliance plan with the intention of bringing all active products listed in our current marketing literature within full compliance as per the directive deadlines Key milestones for the transition plan are as follows Complete internal product audit by July 2014 Initial Monitoring and Control Instruments RoHS2 compliant products available by December 2014 Initial Industrial Monitoring amp Control Instruments RoHS2 compliant products available by July 2015 All new products introduced in 2015 are expected to be WEEE 8 RoHS2 compliant Microscan will mark the products with the CE marking that complie
100. y 26 1A SUB AZ 58 3A 90 5A Z 122 7A z 27 1B ESC AT 59 3B 91 5B 123 7B 28 1C FS A 60 3C lt 92 5C 124 7C 29 1D GS A 61 3D 93 5D 125 7D 30 1E RS AA 62 3E gt 94 5E A 126 7E 31 1F US Ne 63 3F 2 95 5F _ 127 7F D MS 1 Scan Engine User Manual A 11 Using an External Trigger Appendix F 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 Sensor 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 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 1 Scan Engine User Manual Appendices Appendix G 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
101. ymbols Multiple v Tee Serial Cmd lt K222 0 gt 2 Set Time Between Identical Decodes to 500 ms E H 10 2550 ms Serial Cmd lt K503 500 gt 3 Set Trigger Mode to External Level Trigger Mode Continuous Read v 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 1 Scan Engine User Manual 6 9 Serial Trigger Character Delimited Serial Trigger Character Delimited Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options 6 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 2 lt GS gt 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 mnemonic characters Note Serial Data or Serial Data and Edge triggering mode must be enabled for S

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