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MS-710 Scanner User`s Manual

1. MS 710 Scanner User s Manual A 7 gt x 5 x Configuration 1 RS 232 w RTS CTSto RS 485 or Second RS 232 Port Mode switch toggles the host port between RS 232 and RS 485 e When mode switch is OUT RS 232 signals go through the 25 pin host connector es Q 2 lt Scanner RS 232 IB 105 RS 232 Host e When mode switch is IN the IB 105 converts RS 232 signals TxD pin 2 RXD pin 3 to RS 485 levels The RS 485 levels are present at both the RS 485 422 LAN connector and the 25 pin host connector Note In this mode the scanner must be set to multidrop communications RS 485 Host Scanner RS 232 IB 105 RS 485 LAN Note The second RS 232 TxD pin 4 host connector is not available in this mode Configuration 2 RS 232 422 with RTS CTS or Second RS 232 Serial Port Mode switch toggles the host port between RS 232 and RS 422 e When mode switch is OUT RS 232 signals go through the 25 pin host connector Note The second RS 232 TXD pin is available in this mode Scanner RS 232 IB 105 RS 232 Host When mode switch is IN the B 105 converts RS 232 signals TXD RXD to RS 422 levels RS 422 levels are present at both the RS 485 422 LAN connector and the 25 pin RS 232 connector RS 422 Host
2. Outputs Output 2 Pulse Extras Disable Reader Send Motor Off Enable Reader Send Motor On Device Control By Serial Command Output 1 Pulse Sending lt L1 gt pulses Output 1 regardless of Master Symbol or Output 1 status Output 2 Pulse Sending lt L2 gt pulses Output 2 regardless of Master Symbol or Output 2 status Disable Reader Sending lt I gt will turn the laser off and end the current read cycle This feature is useful during extended periods of time when no symbols are being scanned or the scanner is being configured Disabling laser scanning will not affect any downloaded commands to the scanner Note Disable Laser Scanning does not relate to Laser On Off which when enabled also turns off the laser but only between read cycles Enable Reader Sending lt H gt will turn the laser on continuously Note Enable Laser Scanning does not relate to Laser On Off command MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Device Control Send Motor Off Sending lt KF gt turns the spinning mirror motor off This command is useful for long idle periods Note Laser turns off whenever motor is off Send Motor On Sending lt KE gt turns the spinning mirror on if not already running Note The spinning mirror reaches full speed after a short time delay 9 10 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 9 Utilities Master Symbol You can enter edit delete and send and rece
3. Scan angle typically 60 degrees 005 0075 020 030 040 40 TS High Density Low Density o o0 0 0 in cm cm in Range Range 0075 191 nm L25 to 4 3 18 to 10 2 a 4 10 2 a 010 254 nm 10 5 2 54t0 12 7 cm 5 12 7 a 015 381 nm 1to 6 2 54t0 15 2 cm 6 15 2 a Figure A 2 Low Density and High Density Scan Range Width Graph 020 508 nm 1to85 2 54t0o 2L6 a 7 17 8 a 0B0 762 nm 1t0 85 2 544to 2L6 am 7 17 8 a 040 1 02 nm 1to85 2 54t0o 2L6 a 7 17 8 a a At 500 decodes per second using Code 39 grade A symbol Safety Certifications FCC CDRH CE UL cUL BSMI Product specifications are given for typical performance at 25 C 77 F using grade A symbols Some performance characteristics may vary at high temperatures or other environmental extremes 2016 Microscan Systems Inc Specifications subject to change Scan Width cm 20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 L 1 L 1 1 1 J r f in 5 0 5 257 10 z 207 gt a al 157 8 F5 alal 104 Scan angle io 2 S typically 8 54 60 degrees L O 0 cm in Range Figure A 3 Right angle Down Scan Range Width Graph MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Appendix B Electrical Specifications Power Input 5VDC 4 regulated 480 mA with 200mV p p max ripple Ca
4. cceeceeeceeeteeeeeeetees A 11 Appendix E Serial Command Format c ecccecceeseeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeneeeeaeeeaes A 13 Appendix F MS Sensot eccescceesceesceeneeceeeeeeeeeaeseaeeeneeeseeeeeeeeneetaas A 15 Appendix G ASCII Table 2 0 eceeecececceeeceeeeeeeneeseeeeeaeesaeseaeesneeeseeeeeaeeeaes A 17 Appendix H Embedded Menus cesccceseseeeeeeneeeeseeeeseeeeennneeeenaees A 19 Appendix Defaulting Saving InitialiZing eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeneeeees A 20 Appendix J Formulas for Number of Decodes s e A 24 Appendix K Operational Tips cceeceececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseaeeeaeeeaees A 27 Appendix L Interface Standards 0 ccceeccececeeeseeeseeeeeeeseeeseeeeeeesneeeees A 28 Appendix M Multidrop Communications ccccceeeceeeseeeeeeeteeeeeeeaes A 29 Appendix N Glossary Of Terms ecceeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteaeeseeeeeaeeeaees A 34 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual List of Figures Figure 1 1 MS 710 Hardware Configuration cecceeceeseeeeeeeeeeeteeeeneetaes 1 2 Figure 1 2 IB 105 showing Host 25 pin Connector ccesceeeeeeereeeeeeeees 1 3 Figure 1 3 Symbol Scanner Position ceeeceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeetseeeteeeeeaeenaes 1 7 Figure 2 1 How Settings are Saved 0 eeceescceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeetias 2 4 Figure 4 1 Trigger Level eccesseeeeseneeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeneesneneeenenseseseeenensieenees 4 7 Figure 4 2 Trigger Edge iiien rered aeinn neran diaii
5. Data initiated from the Auxiliary Port e Auxiliary port data is passed through to the host whenever a return key is pressed at the auxiliary port or symbol data is sent T 9 e Whenever aux port data is sent with symbol 3 data the aux port data will appear between the Host Aux 3 preamble and the symbol data Port e Auxiliary port data to the host is always sent G with a preamble and a postamble e If the scanner is in a polled mode to the host Scanner S auxiliary port data will NOT pass through o e lt D gt is the only command accepted by the scanner from the auxiliary port All other commands will pass through to the host Data initiated from the Scanner e Transmission to the auxiliary port occurs imme diately upon a good read Host Aux e Scan data to the auxiliary port does not include or a preamble or a postamble E a e Communications with the auxiliary port is always in Point to Point protocol even if the Scanner host is in a polled protocol mode Data initiated from the Host we Host Aux All host data is echoed to the auxiliary port in Port unpolled mode ea Scanner Serial Cmd lt Kyaux port mode baud rate parity stop bits data bits daisy chain ID status daisy chain D gt 1 Transparent MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 3 11 RS 232 Auxiliary Port Half Duplex Mode
6. Pin Function 1 Chassis ground 2 RS 422 485 in 3 RS 422 485 in 4 RS 422 485 out 5 RS 422 485 out 6 Chassis ground MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Appendices Appendix D Serial Configuration Commands The following table is a list of all the available serial configuration commands also called K commands These commands are also listed at the beginning of each appli cable chapter For utility operational commands see Table 9 1 Summary of Utility Serial Commands on page 9 3 Table A 7 Complete List of Serial Configuration Commands Command Title Format COMMUNICATIONS Host Port Connections lt Kabaud parity stop bits data bits gt Host Protocol lt Kfprotocol gt Auxiliary Port lt Kyaux port mode baud parity stop bits data bits daisy chain sta tus daisy chain D gt Preamble lt Kdstatus preamble gt Postamble lt Kestatus postamble gt LRC lt Kcstatus gt Response Timeout lt KAresponse timeout gt Intercharacter Delay lt KBintercharacter delay gt READ CYCLE Multisymbol lt KLnumber of symbols multisymbol separator gt Trigger Mode lt Kgtrigger mode filter time gt External Trigger State lt Kjexternal trigger state gt Serial Trigger Character lt Kiserial trigger character gt End of Read Cycle lt Khend of read cycle read cycle timeout gt Good Decode Reads
7. Usage Used to display symbol data on an auxiliary screen close to the scanner Definition In Half Duplex mode all auxiliary port data and symbol data is sent directly to the host Symbol data is displayed on the auxiliary port screen at the same time the data is sent to the host Data initiated from the Auxiliary Port e Auxiliary port data to the host is ignored if the scanner is in a polled mode Host AU e Auxiliary port data or scanned data is sent to A the host whenever it is received x oe e Auxiliary port data is not echoed Scanner e Auxiliary port data to the host is always sent without a preamble or a postamble e lt D gt is the only command that is accepted by the scanner from the auxiliary port All other commands are passed through to the host Data initiated from the Scanner N c 2 E e T ae e Scan data is transmitted to the auxiliary port at the same time it is transmitted to the host Host Aux fo z Port Data transmission conforms with all parameters specified in the configuration menu e g Pre amble Postamble End of Read Cycle Data is initiated from the Host Scanner e All host data is echoed to the auxiliary port in npolled mode Aux unpolled mode Host sents NZ Scanner Serial Cmd lt Kyaux port mode baud rate parity stop bits data
8. lt Km good decode reads gt Scan Speed lt KEscan speed gt MS 710 Scanner User s Manual A 11 gt x Ss D x es Q 2 lt Table A 7 Complete List of Serial Configuration Commands Command Title Format Transition Counter lt KHsymbol detect status transition counter reflectance threshold gt Scanner Type lt KPdensity gt SYMBOLOGIES Code 39 lt Kpstatus check digit status check digit output status large inter character gap fixed code length status fixed code length gt lt Ktcode 128 status fixed symbol length status symbol length UCC Code 128 EAN 128 status output format application record separator status appli cation record separator character application record brackets applica tion record padding gt Interleaved 2 of 5 lt Krstatus check digit status check digit output symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt lt Kqstatus start amp stop match status start amp stop output sta Codabar tus large intercharacter gap fixed symbol length status symbol length check digit type check digit output gt UPC EAN lt KsUPCstatus EAN status supplementals status separator sta tus separator character gt Narrow Margins Symbology Identifier lt Konarrow margins symbology identifier status gt Background Color lt Kxbackground color gt 1 O PARAMETERS Symbol Data Output lt KlIsymbol output status when to o
9. Configure the Scanner By ESP To make change scanner settings or to access the utilities or terminal window click on the App Mode button a App Mode To return to the Easy Setup Mode click on the Setup Mode button we Setup Mode See Chapter 2 Using ESP for detailed explanation of ESP features By Serial Commands From your terminal program or the terminal screen in ESP you can enter serial string commands configuration and utility commands as described herein See Serial Configuration Commands on page A 11 and Summary of Utility Serial Commands on page 9 3 Note You can learn the current setting of any parameter by inserting a question mark after the number as in lt KA gt To see all K commands send lt K gt By Embedded Menu From your terminal program you can send a lt D gt command to access the embedded menus See Embedded Menus on page A 19 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 1 9 1 10 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter Using ESP 2 Chapter Contents Easy Setup Mode 00 eeccceeseseeeeeseeceaeeeseeceeeeseeeeaeeeaeesaeeeaeeseaeessaeeeaeeeaees 2 2 Application Mode c cccecseccecesceeeeeeeeeeneceeeeeeeseseeeeeseeeensneneneneeneenseeeess 2 3 Pulldown Men s iisisti isign rani aee iaeiiai oie aas 2 4 Making Changes in ESP 0 eecceeceeseeeseeeeeeeeeneeseeeeeaeeeaeeseeeeeeeseaeeeeeeenaees 2 6 Send Receive Options 00 cccecceeseecseeceneee
10. Output 2 9 9 Output 2 Parameters 6 18 Output On I O Parameters 6 16 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Index P Parity aux port 3 9 host port 3 3 Part Number firmware 9 14 Partial Output 6 12 Percent Test 9 5 Picket Fence Calculation Angled A 25 Single Scan Line A 25 Pin Assignments A 5 Pitch 1 7 Point to Point standard 3 4 with RTS CTS 3 5 with RTS CTS amp XON XOFF 3 5 with XON XOFF 3 5 Polling Mode D 3 5 Polling Sequence A 31 Position Symbol and Scanner 1 7 Postamble Characters 3 18 Power Supply 1 2 Preamble Characters 3 17 Protocol Commands A 18 Pulldown Menus 2 4 Pulse Width I O Parameters 6 17 R Range A 26 Raster Height A 3 Raster Mirror A 3 Read Cycle 4 12 by ESP Menu 4 2 by Serial Command 4 2 Read Cycle Timeout 4 13 Read Ranges A 3 Read Rate 1 8 9 5 Reflectance Threshold 4 17 A 15 A 16 Reset A 23 Response Timeout 3 20 Restore Commands A 20 Restore Microscan Defaults A 21 Restore Microscan Defaults lt Ad gt A 20 Restore User saved Settings A 20 Right angle Down Scan Range Width Graph A 4 RJ 11 Cable A 9 RS 232 A 28 RS 232 Auxiliary Port 3 9 RS 232 422 Host Port 3 3 RS 422 A 28 RS 485 A 28 S Safety Certifications A 4 Safety Labels 1 x Save Active Settings except Factory for Pow er on A 22 Save Active Settings including Factory for Power on A 22 Save Commands A 20 Saving 2 7 Saving settings A 22 Scan Range Width Graph A 4 Scan Rate A 26 Scan Speed 4 15 Scan
11. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide rea sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equip ment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio com munications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic ular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For connection to a UL Listed direct plug in power unit marked Class II and rated at 5VDC at 2 amps or greater European models must use a similarly rated Class or Class II power supply that is certified to comply with standard for safety EN 60950 Based on the assessment of IEC 60825 1 3rd Edition 2014 the MS 710 does not exceed the AEL of a Class 1 laser product WARNING
12. acter i po D D 2 9 lt o o MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 4 11 4 Read Cycle End of Read Cycle End of Read Cycle Note When to Output must be set to End of Read Cycle before this command can be active Definition The read cycle is the time during which the scanner will attempt to read and decode a bar code symbol At the end of a read cycle the scanner stops reading symbols and sends the symbol data or noread message to the host End of Read Cycle Mode Definition Serial Cmd Default Options A read cycle can be terminated by a new trigger a timeout or a combina tion of both lt Khend of read cycle mode read cycle timeout gt Timeout 0 Timeout 1 New Trigger 2 Timeout amp New Trigger Note When operating in Continuous Read or Continuous Read 1 Output the scan ner is always in the read cycle Timeout Usage Definition 4 12 Typically used with Serial or Edge and Continuous One It is effective in highly controlled applications when the maximum length of time between objects can be predicted It assures that a read cycle ends before the next bar coded object appears giving the system extra time to decode and transmit the data to the host Timeout ends the read cycle when the time set in Timeout elapses or times out If in Continuous Read 1 Output a timeout initiates a new read cycle and allows the same symbol to be read again With either Exter
13. l e 6 18 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter Matchcode 7 Chapter Contents Matchcode by ESP Menu cescssssesseeeseceseeeeeeeeneeseaeeeaeeseaeeseeeseneeesees 7 2 Matchcode by Serial COMMANGA eeceeeeeeseeteeeeeeeeteaeeeeeseeeeseeeteaeeeaees 7 3 Overview of Matchcode escceesceseeeeeeeeeseeteaeeeeeteaeeseaeeeaeeeeeseaeeneeeesas 7 4 Using Master Symbols ei 2s 41 seal cecdisctuenaieseececievecee caudate 7 5 Matcehcode Type ati csn ici ae ee ee 7 6 Sequential Matching a s ueiscsi nies dentine iis 7 7 Match Start Position isins naer innein lessee neers aerate 7 8 Mateh Length s 23 aii RAI ee ee eee 7 9 Wild Cate senenin ee abe ete AE Ei eos 7 10 Sequence On Noread eeceeececesceeeeeeeseeseeeeeaeeseeeeeeeeseaeeeaeessaeeeaeeseaeess 7 11 Sequence On Mismatch ceeeeeeseecenceeeeeceaeeeeeeeeaeeesaeeeaeetaeeseaeeenaeees 7 12 New Master Pim sits S25 ceive i a bas Ges ede ees 7 13 This section explains the matchcode output functions and setup See also Master Symbol on page 9 11 for more information details on using ESP for entering requesting and deleting master symbols Note The characters NULL lt gt and can only be entered through embedded menus not through ESP or serial commands MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 7 1 it D mp O Sy O fe 2 o Matchcode by ESP Menu Matchcode by ESP Menu ESP Values E Matchcode Matchcode Type Disa
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15. x Figure A 7 Picket Fence Direction of label travel A Scan Line Figure A 8 Angled Picket Fence A 25 Improving the Number of Decodes After changing any of the parameters described here recalculate number of decodes Scan Speed Scan speed is a function of motor speed and is adjustable A slower scan rate may allow greater symbol range and or higher decode rates but at the cost of a lower decode rate scans When you lower scan speed you lower the decode rate es Q Q lt Range Adjusting the symbol s range if possible is one of the quickest and most effective ways to improve decode rates However in some applications you may need to select a less than optimum range or one that is beyond the fringes of the ranges Scan Width Increasing scan width will increase the number of scans in a picket fence oriented appli cation Scan width is linked with scan range and changing one will usually require a change in the other Symbol Speed Applies to both picket fence and ladder oriented symbols If your application allows it slowing symbol speed the time in seconds that a symbol is fully within the scan width of the scanner is an effective way to increase the number of decodes Symbol Dimensions Symbol Density and Symbol Ratio Not usually an option in most applications but changes to symbol parameters can affect number of decodes calculations and possibly decode
16. 1 If you are using Microsoft s HyperTerminal program you may find that the initial screen is unviewable when you call up the program with the lt D gt command If this occurs simply exit the embedded menu with a ESC E and N sequence and repeat the lt D gt command MS 710 Scanner User s Manual A 19 Appendix Defaulting Sauing Initializing Active Memory is where the scanner s settings are stored during current use and are initialized by an lt A gt command Microscan Defaults are where the scanner s default application boot programs are stored They can only be changed by changing the application boot codes User Saved Settings are where user defined settings are saved for power on teal Q 2 lt Defaulting Defaulting occurs when default settings either Microscan or user saved are restored Defaulting might be necessary if you have to make temporary changes communica tions between the scanner and another device are lost or interrupted or you are using incompatible equipment for example a terminal that is set at 9600 baud communicat ing with a scanner that is set at 38 4K baud Restore User saved Settings to Active Memory e Restores user defined settings to active memory e Initializes serial configuration commands in lt An gt Dii active memory and resets counters to zero Active By Serial Command Memory Send lt An gt command to
17. Scanner RS 232 IB 105 K RS 422 LAN Configuration 3 RS 422 with Second RS 232 Serial Port on Pins 2 and 3 Mode switch must be IN for proper operation Identical to Option 2 except that the second serial port aux is present on pins 2 and 3 of the 25 pin host connector This allows a standard RS 232 cable to connect to the second serial port RS 232 Aux Scanner RS 232 IB 105 RS 422 LAN A 8 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Appendices Configuration 4 RS 422 to RS 232 Mode switch must be OUT for proper operation Same features as the previous configurations except that the scanner connector pins for TXD RXD CTS RTS are used by the MS 710 for RS 422 communications So to connect an RS 232 terminal to the MS 710 the IB 105 converts these signals to RS 232 levels and back Pins 2 and 3 on the 25 pin host connector are the only com munications pins that are active in this configuration gt x Ss D x Scanner RS 422 IB 105 RS 232 Host Configuration 5 RS 422 LAN to RS 232 Termi nal Mode switch must be IN for proper operation This is a special configuration to convert RS 422 signals back to RS 232 This setting is used primarily in conjunction with two B 105 s one to convert the scanner communi cations to RS 422 and the other to convert these signa
18. and the reflectance threshold setting Reflectance Threshold on page 4 17 Usage Useful in determining if an expected object has actually passed by during a read cycle No Object Status Serial Cmd lt KOstatus message gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled No Obj ect Message Serial Cmd lt KOstatus message gt Default MISSING Options Up to seven ASCII characters except NUL 6 10 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 6 I O Parameters Beeper Usage Can be used as an audible verification that either a good read or a noread has occurred Definition A beep is emitted either after each good read of a bar code symbol or after each noread Note Beeper will also sound if any of the following occur e the scanner is defaulted e a send save command from ESP or an Exit command from any embedded menu a lt Z gt lt Zp gt lt Zd gt or lt K 1 gt command is sent Beeper Status Serial Cmd lt Kustatus volume gt Default On Good Options 0 On Good Read 1 On Noread Beeper Volume Serial Cmd lt Kustatus volume gt Default Level 4 Options 0 Off 3 Level 3 1 Level 1 4 Level 4 2 Level 2 5 Level 5 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual P lt i U i iy 3 mp 4 77 6 11 N i o E i A l e Partial Output Partial Output Usage Definition In Multisymbol mode partial out
19. control hex output gt Output 1 lt Kvoutput on active state pulse width number to output on gt Output 2 lt Kwoutput on active state pulse width number to output on gt Output 3 lt K output on active state pulse width number to output on gt a For MS 710s with MS Sensors 6 2 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Symbol Data Output Usage Definition Symbol Data Output Mode Chapter 6 I O Parameters Used when the host needs symbol data only under certain conditions Defines the conditions under which decoded symbols are transmitted to the host P lt U i iY 3 o o Serial Cmd Default Options Disabled Usage Definition Match Usage Definition Mismatch Usage Definition lt Klsymboldata output mode when to output gt Good Read 0 Disabled 2 Mismatch 1 Match 3 Good Read Disabled is useful when an application only needs to use the discrete outputs and can allow the scanner to do the decision making When set to Disabled the host does not need the symbol data and the communi cation lines are used only for setup and status checks When set to Disabled the scanner will not transmit any data that is gen erated during a read cycle symbols noreads etc Match is used in an application that requires specific symbol data infor mation and needs to sort route or verify based on matching the specific symbol da
20. s Manual Chapter 5 Symbologies Check Digit Type Codabar Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Modulus 16 Allows the user to select the check digit type Codabar will use lt Kqstatus start amp stop match start amp stop match output large inter character gap fixed symbol length status fixed symbol length check digit type check digit output gt Disabled 0 Disabled 2 NW7 1 Modulus 16 3 Both Used in the photo finishing market NW 7 Used in Japanese markets Check Digit Output Status Codabar Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options For additional security a check digit can be added to the symbol When enabled the check digit character is sent along with the symbol data When disabled symbol data is sent without the check digit lt Kqstatus start amp stop match start amp stop match output large interchar acter gap fixed symbol length status fixed symbol length check digit type check digit output gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled T i lt 3 oy fo 2 D o MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 5 11 o 2 2 O Q E gt ih ite 1D Symbologies UPC EAN Usage Used primarily in POS application in the retail industry It is commonly used with Microscan scanners in applications in combination with Match code when there is a need to verify that the right product is being placed in the right packaging Definition UPC Univer
21. the scanner returns software part numbers for application code 9 14 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 9 Utilities Firmware Verification Checksum A checksum verifies a scanner s firmware By ESP 1 From the Utilities menu you can access Firmware Verification from the Firm ware tab 2 Select the firmware code you want to check and click Request Checksum to see the associated part number Firmware Verification App Code 7 Request Part No 235 338501 Hz App Code Request Checksum 9744 By Serial Command Upon sending lt gt the scanner returns two 4 digit hex numbers that are the check sums for the application code MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 9 15 Autodiscrimination Autodiscrimination You can enable most or specific symbol types by the following operational commands Default Code 39 only Options lt P gt Enables most symbol types lt Q gt Enable Code 39 only lt R gt Enable Codabar only lt S gt Enable 2 5 only 9 16 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 9 Utilities Scanner Status Requests lt gt Scanner Status Byte The scanner responds to a status request lt gt with a single ASCII character for exam ple a symbol F To determine the status 1 Look up the hex conversion in an ASCII to hex table Table A 8 ASCII Table with Control Characters on page A 17 The ASCII F character corresponds to 46 in hex 2 Look up the binary conversion
22. x teal Q 2 lt Key Features e Multiple symbol and symbology reading Mechanical Depth 2 59 65 8mm Width 3 47 88 1mm Height 1 36 35 5mm Weight 9 oz 255g Environmental Ambient Light Immunity 450 foot candles indoor fluorescent incan descent mercury vapor sodium vapor 1800 foot candles soft outdoors Enclosure rating IP54 Operating tempera ture 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Storage Temperature 29 to 70 C 20 to 158 Humidity Up to 90 non condensing Emissions and Immunity General immunity for light industry EN 50082 97 Radiated and conducted emissions of ITE equipment EN 55022 98 Class A Laser Light Type Laser Diode Output Wavelength 670nM nominal Safety class CDRH Class Il 1 0mW max Operating Life 50 000 hours 25 C Appendix A General Specifications cable cm 0 53 1 35m 3 47 8 81 cm gt e 2 50 6 35 cm 0 519 1 32 cm ANY a Optional Mounting Holes 1 206 2 places 6 32 x 0 29 deep 3 06 cm ie 2 59 6 58 l Top W center of laser beam output _ lt 1 3 3 3 cm a 3 47 8 81 cm front A 2 59 i 6 58 cm Bottom 1 40 Mounting Holes 2 places 3 56 cm M4 0 x 0 7 6g x 3 8 mm deep Nes cable eee 4 V m eO o i A 0 57 a 2 50 6 35 cm 1 45 om 3 47 8 81 cm _
23. 4 Read Cycle Multisymbol Usage Multisymbol is commonly used in shipping applications where a shipping symbol contains individual symbols for part number quantity etc This feature allows one trigger to pick up all the symbols AIAG and EAN 128 are two application standards that address this need Definition Multisymbol allows the user to define up to 6 bar code symbols that can be read in a single read cycle 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 KLnumber of symbols multisymbol separator gt Default 1 Options 1to6 i po D D a 9 lt o D MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 4 3 4 Read Cycle Multisymbol Multisymbol Separator Usage Definition ESP Serial Cmd Default Options Used to delimit or separate data fields with a user defined character The character that s inserted between each symbol scanned when Multi symbol is set to any number greater than 1 To select a new multisymbol separator double click on Separator and select a character in the popup window Read Cycle Triggering Trigger Multilabel Number of Labels 1 1 End of Read Cycle Mode Optoelectric Control Scanner Setup ogon lt KLnumber of symbols multisymbol separator gt Note If Multisymbol Separator has been changed to any character o
24. 40 4 Options O to 255 D To setup the MS Sensor select a number that is one or two numbers greater than the value posted when nothing is in the scanner s beam See MS Sensor on page A D 24 1 Scanner Type Usage This field is READ ONLY and is set by a qualified technician during fac tory setup Definition This field displays the current factory set scanner density type Serial Cmd lt KPdensity gt Default The default depends on the type of scanner that was ordered Options 0 Standard 1 High Density 1 Reflectance can also be modified by sending the lt KQoffset gt test command which samples 50 scans for the highest reflectance value and adds a user defined offset to this value MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 4 17 4 Read Cycle Scanner Setup 4 18 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter Symbologies Chapter Contents Symbologies by ESP cceecccecseseeeseeeeseeeeeeecaeeeeaeeeeesaeseaeeseaeeseeeeeaeeeaes 5 2 Symbologies by Serial Command eee eee ee teeter testes eeee testes eeee 5 3 WD SYMDOIOGIOS i c cienantecencetescaieceeunasaseseicensugeaucgsasennetssnb sasebsuncesddensesers 5 4 Narrow Margin sieer sine fades caecasesvante cagetecnssccebadseeeeededenacepeenseedeatazeebete 5 15 Symbology ID vrina ainean araa ranek aE TEE aeiae a pin eane Pa e SEREA 5 16 Au todiscimiNate reres hinne arenie ec capncdeeeeauveeeaccee naitabi EEE Eiai EERE 5 17 This section describes the vario
25. Counter Reset lt X gt Mismatch Counter lt Y gt Mismatch Counter Reset Device Control lt L1 gt Output 1 Pulse lt L2 gt Output 2 Pulse lt L3 gt Output 3 Pulse lt I gt Disable Scanner lt H gt Enable Scanner lt KF gt Send Motor Off lt KE gt Send Motor On Master Database lt gt Master Symbol Database Size lt E gt Enable Master Symbol lt F gt Disable Master Symbol lt G gt Store next symbol scanned as the master symbol lt data gt Enter symbol data as master symbol lt gt Request Information for Master Symbol 1 lt gt Delete Master Symbol 1 Firmware lt gt Display Checksums of EPROM lt gt Display Part Number Symbol Types lt P gt Autodiscriminate All Codes lt Q gt Enable Code 39 Only lt R gt Enable Codabar Only lt S gt Enable 2 5 Only Trigger lt char gt Serial Trigger Character Restore Save lt A gt Reset does not save for power on lt Ad gt Restore Default Settings lt An gt Restore Saved Settings MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Utilities by Serial Command Table 9 1 Summary of Utility Serial Commands lt Z gt Reset Save for power on lt Zp gt Save Factory Settings lt Zd gt Save Restore Factory Defaults Status Requests lt gt Scanner Status lt 1 gt Extended Scanner Status lt K gt Configuration Status a See Appendix I Defaulting Saving Initializing 9 4 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 9
26. ESP file Now Model 2 4 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 2 Using ESP Options You can use the Options menu to tell ESP how you wish it to perform at startup Options Connect View Help Note The settings you select here will be saved and be v Reload Last loaded into ESP when ESP is opened next whether or not v Skip ESM Mode you save the ESP file to the computer v Connect Prompt Reload Last v Receive After Connect At startup reloads the last file saved to the computer v Enable Send and Save Incluc v Model Prompt at Startup Skip ESM Mode Skips the Easy Setup Mode and opens directly in the App Mode Connect Prompt enabled by default At startup asks if you would like to connect to the scanner Receive After Connect At startup loads the scanner s settings into ESP This is not recommended if you want to preserve your ESP settings for future use Enable Send and Save Including Factory Enables the Send and Save Including Factory option in the Send Recv command Model Prompt at Startup enabled by default At startup prompts you to select a scanner model If this is unchecked then ESP will automatically load the last model accessed Connect Generally Autoconnect will be the quickest way that ESP can get connected to a scanner Autoconnect will try con necting at the most common communications settings and Autoconnect step through the various settings until they match up
27. Extended Status 9 17 External Trigger Edge 4 8 External Trigger Level 4 7 External Trigger State 4 10 F FCC 1 x File 2 4 Find Function Terminal 8 3 Firmware 9 14 Firmware Verification 9 14 Firmware Verification checksum 9 15 FIS final instruction sheet A 3 FIS Options A 3 Fixed Symbol Length Code 128 5 5 Code 39 5 4 Fixed Symbol Length Status Codabar 5 10 Formulas for Number of Decodes A 24 From Host 3 7 Full Duplex Mode 3 13 G Gain A 26 Gain Level 4 15 General Specifications A 2 Glossary of Terms A 34 Good Decode Reads 4 14 Good Read Symbol Data Output 6 4 Good Read Match Counter 9 8 Good Read Match Counter Reset 9 8 H Half Duplex Mode 3 12 Hardware Required 1 2 Hex Output 6 14 High Density A 4 Highlighting 1 ix Host Communications 1 ix Host Port Connections 3 3 Host Port Parameters 3 3 Host Protocol 3 4 2 5 5 7 I O Parameters by ESP Menu 6 2 by Serial Command 6 2 IB 105 communications A 6 Configuration Option A 7 connectors A 6 Connectors and Pinouts A 10 electrical A 6 environmental A 6 internal relay A 6 LAN cable A 9 mechanical A 6 specifications A 6 Switches A 7 IB 105 interface box A 6 Immunity Specifications A 2 Initializing resetting Commands A 23 Install ESP 1 4 l 2 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Intercharacter Delay 3 21 Interface A 3 Interface Standards A 28 Interleaved 2 of 5 5 7 K K Commands A 13 L Ladder Calculation single line A 24 LAN cable IB 105 A
28. Manual Appendices Symbol Transitions The transition of bars and spaces on a symbol used to detect the presence of a symbol on an object Tilt Symbol or scanner rotation around the centerline of the scan beam Timeout The termination of a read cycle or other routine by time Timeout Duration The actual time that elapses during a read cycle or other timed routine Tracking Adjustment of the precision of analog to digital conversion Transmit Send or convey signals or information from one device to another Transparent Data that passed between the auxiliary port and the host with keyed data echoed to the auxiliary port Trigger A signal transition or character string that initiates a read cycle Watchdog Timer A security device that detects system crashes and attempts to reset the scanner Watchdog Reset A reset that is forced whenever the software locks up Wild Card User defined character entered into a master symbol to permit matches with variable characters gt x Ss 5 c x MS 710 Scanner User s Manual A 39 Appendix A 40 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Numerics 1D Symbologies 5 3 A AGC 4 16 AGC Sampling Mode 4 16 App Mode 1 9 2 3 2 6 App Mode button 1 9 2 6 Application Mode 2 3 Approvals 1 x As Soon As Possible output 6 4 ASCII Table including control characters A 17 Autoconnect 1 6 Autodiscriminate 9 16 Autodiscriminate Symbology Types 5 17 Automatic Gai
29. Note For specific information on any of the icons shown above in the operations bar or configuration bar see specific chapters in this document VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 2 3 Pulldown Menus Pulldown Menus File New File Model Options Connect View Whenever New is selected the default configura New tion of ESP is loaded Open Open Save Save When Save or Save As is selected the ESP con Save As figuration is saved to the host computer s hard drive and available whenever the same file is Print selected under Open Import Important When you save menu changes to your hard drive these changes are not saved to Export your scanner Figure 2 1 shows how settings can be saved and received between ESP and the scan 1 Options esp F ner and ESP and the host hard drive 2 CAMANUAL MASTER Options esp 3 Options esp 4 C MANUAL MASTER 0S 1 esp Receive Reader Settings Exit Save to Reader File File Save Open Host hard drive Figure 2 1 How Settings are Saved Import Export Export converts the active ESP configuration settings to an ASCII text file Import converts the ASCII settings from a text file to ESP configuration settings Model Model Options Cc When you select New Model you can define configuration settings MS 3CCD gt for another model When you save to the hard drive you will be saving the settings of all the models defined in a single
30. Serial Cmd Default Options Any combination of ASCII characters can be defined as the noread message lt Kkstatus message gt NOREAD 0 to 7 ASCII characters Note Noread Message will only be transmitted if Symbol Data Output Symbol Data Output on page 6 3 is set to Match Mismatch or Good Read Noread Message can be set to any ASCII characters except NULL lt gt and comma MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 6 7 Bad Symbol Message 7 kE Bad Symbol Message z E Note Bad Symbol Message does not apply to multisymbol operations Usage Used in verifying the presence of a symbol that has not been decoded F Definition When enabled a message is sent to the host when a symbol is detected e but not decoded See Transition Counter Threshold on page 6 8 The Bad Symbol output is tied to the transition counter If during a read cycle no symbol is decoded and the required setting for the Transition Sample Threshold is met a user defined message will be sent to the host See Output Message Flow on page 9 8 Bad Symbol Status Serial Cmd lt KMstatus message gt Serial Cmd lt K status message gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Bad Symbol Message Serial Cmd lt KMstatus message gt Serial Cmd lt K status message gt Default BADCODE Options Up to seven ASCII characters except NUL The Bad Symbol output is tied to the transition counter I
31. Seven 0 Seven 1 Eight Host Protocol Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options In general the point to point protocols will work well in most applica tions They require no address and must use RS 232 or RS 422 commu nications standards Protocols define the sequence and format in which information is trans ferred between the scanner and the host or in the case of Multidrop between scanners and a concentrator lt Kfprotocol gt Point to Point 0 Point to Point 4 Polling Mode D 1 Point to Point with RTS CTS 5 Multidrop 2 Point to Point with XON XOFF 6 User Defined 3 Point to Point with RTS CTS amp 7 User Defined Multidrop XON XOFF If selecting one of the options from 0 to 4 Point to Point Point to Point with RTS CTS Point to Point with XON XOFF Point to Point with RTS CTS and XON XOFF or Polling Mode D use the lt K140 protocol gt format Option 5 through 7 are special cases and discussed later in this section Point to Point standard Usage Definition Serial Cmd Used only with RS 232 or RS 422 Standard Point to Point requires no address and sends data to the host whenever it is available without any request or handshake from the host lt KfO gt MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 3 Communications Point to Point with RTS CTS Usage Definition Serial Cmd Point to Point with XON XOFF Transmitter On Off Usage Defini
32. This warranty is specifically limited to at Microscan s sole option repair or replacement with a functionally equivalent unit and return without charge for service or return freight What Is Excluded This limited warranty specifically excludes the following 1 Any products or parts that have been subject to misuse neglect accident unauthorized repair improper installation or abnor mal conditions or operations 2 Any products or parts that have been transferred by the origi nal purchaser 3 Customer mis adjustment of settings contrary to the procedure described in the Microscan Systems Inc owners manual 4 Upgrading software versions at customer request unless required to meet specifications in effect at the time of purchase 5 Units returned and found to have no failure will be excluded 6 Claims for damage in transit are to be directed to the freight carrier upon receipt Any use of the product is at purchaser s own risk This limited warranty is the only warranty provided by Microscan Systems Inc regarding the product Except for the limited warranty above the product is provided as is To the maximum extent permitted by law this express warranty excludes all other warranties express or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and Technical support ques tions may be directed to helpdesk microscan com Register your product with Microscan www microscan com register fitness for
33. Threshold tion Number of Symbol Bar Decode Rate amp Space Transitions per Second 347 Decodes Sec 0071486026624 REF 0 TRANS 38 488 Decodes Sec 0071486026624 REF 0 TRANS 37 488 Decodes Sec 0071486026624 REF 0 TRANS 37 447 Decodes Sec 0071486026624 REF 0 TRANS 33 Example shows output when Postamble is enabled and defined as a carriage return and a line feed As shown in figure A 5 on page A 16 the results for Transition Counter and Reflectance Threshold is sensed from directly in front of the scanner at an optimum detection range of 3 inches for diffused objects and 5 inches for specular objects MS 710 Scanner User s Manual A 15 2 a Scan Width T em 20 15 10 5 0 5 10 15 20 ok l 7 i I n 2 in 5 0 5 lt MS sensor s specular Scan Beam j detection area ip 25 10 20 157 Scan angle equals 60 degrees Figure A 5 MS Sensor Range a Determine the setting for Reflectance Threshold the minimum reflective level at which an object is detected by selecting a value that is one or two numbers greater than the value posted next to REF when nothing is in the scanner s beam b Determine the setting for Transition Counter each bar and space along a bar code symbol is counted as a transition by testing the TRANS readout for several objects with symbols and then selecting a value that is one or two numbers less than the smallest
34. Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light radiation exposure WARNING There are no user serviceable parts in the scanner Opening the scan ner voids the Microscan Systems warranty and could expose the user to laser diode power of up to 5 mW WARNING The laser beam can be harmtul to eyesight Avoid eye contact with the laser beam Never point the beam at other people or in a direction where people may be passing MS 710 Scanner User s Manual xi xii MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter l Quick Start Chapter Contents Step 1 Hardware Required ccecceeececeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeseeeeseeeseaeeeaes 1 2 Step 2 Connect the System eeceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessaeeeeeseeeesieeeseeeaes 1 3 Step 3 Install ESPs iaiiaeeeai aei iian E R TE AAAA 1 4 Step 4 Select Scanner Model eccececeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeteseeeeeneeeaas 1 5 Step 5 Autoconnect oe eeeeeeee cece eeeeeeeeeteeeeeaeeeaeeseaeeeseessaeeeaeeseateseeeeeaeeeaas 1 6 Step 6 Position Symbol and Scanner eecceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeaes 1 7 Step 7 Test for Read Rate ceeeccessceceneeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeneeeaes 1 8 Step 8 Configure the Scanner ecceeceeeceeeeeeseaeeeeeeeneeseaeeseeeeeieeseaeeaes 1 9 This chapter is designed to get your scanner up and running quickly using Microscan
35. a Bad Symbol message is sent otherwise a No Scans until end Symbol or No Object message is sent of read cycle If conditions for a Bad Symbol No Symbol or No Object messages are met but the corresponding output is not enabled a Noread message will be output Does the scanner decode the Yes symbol Is Symbol Noread No message sent p Detect enabled if enabled Is Transition Bad Symbol Yes p message sent p if enabled y No No Symbol MS Sensor present No message sent p if enabled No Object Is an object message sent detected if enabled i End of read cycle 6 6 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Noread Message Usage Definition Chapter 6 I O Parameters Used in applications where the host needs serial verification that a sym bol has not been read and especially useful in new print verification When enabled and if no symbol has been decoded before timeout or the end of the read cycle the noread message will be transmitted to the host P lt U iY iy 3 42 77 Noread Status Serial Cmd Default Options Serial Cmd Default Options lt Kkstatus message gt MISSING Up to seven ASCII characters except NUL lt Kkstatus message gt Enabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Noread Message Definition
36. an external object detector or other light emitting device e Obstruct the scanner window with mounting hardware or other objects e Connect chassis of scanner and host to different ground potentials e Operate the scanner in excessive temperature environments MS 710 Scanner User s Manual A 27 Appendix Appendix L Interface Standards Interface Standards established by the Electronic Industries Association EIA specify such things as the signaling voltage levels maximum cable lengths and number of drivers With Microscan devices selection of interface is made by pin assignment and in the case of the host communications by software switching between RS 232 and RS 422 Microscan devices use RS 232 RS 422 and RS 485 multidrop RS 232 RS 232 defines an interface between two devices such as the scanner and host It dif fers from the other interfaces by dedicating individual pins to specific functions and by requiring both devices to share a common ground line Since both device chassis are connected to a common ground a ground loop potential and the possibility of noise interference exists therefore cable lengths are limited to a maximum of 50 feet 19 7m Despite being the most limited this interface is used frequently because of the large installed base of RS 232 equipment RS 422 RS 422 unlike RS 232 measures signals deferentially that is the receiver looks at the potentials between the two receive or trans
37. ar aan a Rar a aa Ta aaa Sane rae a EAA 3 17 POStaMmbl EEPE P A E EE AE 3 18 LRC Statuses st csetatattaecasithi ace hdedeeatei Au Aidieearni ie inarnia 3 19 Response Timeout v scs etd eli hed eel elie ds 3 20 Intercharacter Delay ccessceceseceseseeceeseeceeeseeeeeseneeseseeeetenseneneeeeeneeee 3 21 Chapter 4 Read Cycle Read Cycle by ESP icc etecsiehee chi ietednaae eae ee aden 4 2 Read Cycle by Serial Command cceeceeeceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeaeeeneeeeaeeeneeteaee 4 2 Multisyimbol iison naaa ao hues aaao area aaa etl Svat ee eee 4 3 IQQG Isa pede E E eo EATA aes 4 5 Se al WHiQGSr ereite ase re a Soa ea ee atte Meteo 8 4 11 End of Read Cycle iin reia hits doe a naa aieaidin a 4 12 Good Decode Reads ancdninds dies een ii ed Eee ie 4 14 Scanner SClUPys titties a a se es 4 15 Chapter 5 Symbologies Symbologies by ESP cis lt 2 0 4cs5ccses acesach tocaaejaseiseccagasceadeccnaapeusbansacces 5 2 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Symbologies by Serial Command ecceecceeeeeeeeteeeeteeeeeneeteaeeeeeenetens 5 2 TD SyMbologiess x ccsisc eh cies a dn ease etd 5 3 Narrow Margins nna aa arar aaa E E Ea aaa Eaa 5 15 Symbology D A EEEE A A A E 5 16 Autodiscriminate essiri ecin chesdeeovisoertedivtectes ivisetveecivneocs 5 17 Chapter 6 1 0 Parameters V O Parameters by ESP carrata T Ea a E ianiai 6 2 I O Parameters by Serial COMMANG ceceeseeseceeeeeeeteeeeeeeereteneeeeeeeentes 6 2 Symbol Data Outpu
38. be enabled for Laser ON OFF to take effect Note Laser ON OFF is not recommended when New Trigger is enabled since the laser will effectively remain on continuously MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 6 15 Output 1 Parameters N i rE Output 1 Parameters S o Usage This option provides switching to host software to control external a devices such as PLCs and relays It is useful for routing and sorting and to prevent mis packaging and mis routing Al Definition Sets the discrete output functions for specific user selected conditions Output On Definition Allows the user to set the conditions under which an output or out puts will be activated Serial Cmd lt Kvoutput on polarity pulse width number to output on gt Default Noread Options 0 Mismatch or Noread 2 Mismatch 1 Match 3 Noread Note f Output On is set to Mismatch or Noread Match or Mismatch a transition switching will not occur unless Matchcode Type is enabled and a master symbol is loaded into memory Mismatch or Noread Activates discrete output when the symbol data does not match that of the master sym bol or the symbol has not been decoded before the end of the read cycle Match Activates a discrete output when the symbol data matches the master symbol Note If you want to output for a good read and Matchcode is not enabled you can enable any output for Match Mismatch Activates a discrete output whenever the symbol
39. data noread messages counters etc via concentrators is solicited by poll requests from the host The polling sequence example is by poll address 1E ASCII hex value for Scanner 02 and a REQ request The scanner responds by first transmitting its own address 1E followed by a STX start of text character and then the data Next it transmits an ETX end of text character and an LRC longitudinal redundancy check character gt x 5 c x If the concentrator or controller receives the data from the scanner and is able to vali date it with an LRC calculation it responds with an ACK acknowledgment If the scan ner in turn receives the ACK the scanner ends this exchange with a RES reset Start of Sequence End of Sequence Concentrator RES 1E REQ ACK Scanner 02 1E STX DATA ETX LRC RES Figure A 9 Polling Sequence Polling Reset e If the scanner has no information it responds to a poll request by transmitting a RES reset e If the scanner receives a NAK instead of the ACK after transmitting its data string it will re attempt to send the data string up to three times If the scanner still does not receive an ACK it will send a RES reset and discard the data in its buffers e If the scanner transmits data to the concentrator and the concentrator responds with an ACK or NAK but the scanner doesn t receive the concentrator s response the scanner will timeout and send a REQ to t
40. data does not match that of the mas ter symbol Noread Activates a discrete output whenever the symbol data is not decoded before the end of the read cycle 6 16 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 6 I O Parameters l it Polarity 5 o Definition Sets the polarity of the discrete output F Serial Cmd lt Kvoutput on polarity pulse width number to output on gt 3 Default Negative D Options 0 Negative 1 Positive T Pulse Width Definition Sets the time in 10mS increments that the discrete output remains active Serial Cmd lt Kvoutput on polarity pulse width number to output on gt Default 5 05 seconds Corresponds to 50 mS displayed in the menu Options 1 to 255 0 01 to 2 55 seconds Divide the number entered on the com mand line by 100 for time in seconds Number to Output On Definition Sets the number of events matches mismatches noreads etc as con figured by Output On that must occur before activating the associated output Serial Cmd lt Kvoutput on polarity pulse width number to output on gt Default 1 Options 0 to 255 Note The number of matches etc for this setting does not need to be sequential MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 6 17 Output 2 Parameters Output 2 Parameters Serial Cmd lt Kwoutput on polarity pulse width number to output on gt Output 2 has the same parameters and default settings as Output 1 N i o E i A
41. fixed symbol length status fixed fixed symbol length check digit type check digit output gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Fixed Symbol Length Status Codabar Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Fixed Symbol Length helps prevent truncations and increases data integrity by ensuring that only one symbol length will be accepted When enabled the scanner will check the symbol length against the fixed symbol length field When disabled any length would be considered a valid symbol lt Kqstatus start amp stop match start amp stop match output large interchar acter gap fixed symbol length status fixed symbol length check digit type check digit output gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Symbol Length Codabar Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Specifies the exact number of characters that the scanner will recognize this does not include start and stop and check digit characters The scanner ignores any symbol not having the specified length lt Kqstatus start amp stop match start amp stop match output large interchar acter gap fixed symbol length status fixed symbol length check digit type check digit output gt 10 1 to 64 Note Fixed Symbol Length Status must be enabled for Fixed Symbol Length to take effect Note Because of symbology limitations setting Symbol Length to any number less than four will produce undetermined results 5 10 MS 710 Scanner User
42. might be set to 100mS the next to 80mS and so forth thus assuring that at least 20mS elapses between transmissions Daisy chained scanners can send a series of symbols by enabling Multi symbol and a common multisymbol separator If the master scanner does not receive the expected number of symbols noread messages are appended to the data string to make up the difference between the num ber of symbols enabled in Multisymbol and the number of symbols read For example a master and two secondary scanners have Number of Symbols set to 3 and Multisymbol Separator defined as If the master and the first secondary scanner do not find symbols but the next secondary scanner registers a good read the transmitted results would be symbol data noread noread a The above example is based on the best case Other factors such as baud rate number of characters in a given symbol and the number of secondaries in the daisy chain can affect timing and may need to be included in your calculations for complete accuracy 3 14 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Conditions The conditions for a daisy chain application are as Chapter 3 Communications follows Host 1 10 All scanners are enabled to Daisy Chain Secondary or External the secondary scanners triggers The master scanner s trigger must be Serial T J are configured for Serial Master mode its secondary
43. mode only if an address has been assigned Serial Cmd lt Kf6 RES address REQ EOT STX ETX ACK NAK from host gt Default No address Options Any ASCII character except a null 3 6 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 3 Communications User Defined Example Example Serial Cmd Default Options From Host Definition Serial Cmd Default Options An ACK NAK protocol can be configured using User Defined The scan ner will transmit data to the host when an ACK is received If a NAK or response timeout occurs the scanner will re send the data to the host up to 3 more times before aborting Tip To use User Defined Point to Point first select Point to Point lt K140 0 gt and then User Defined lt K140 f6 gt Example To select an unpolled ACK NAK User Defined protocol with LRC disabled send lt KfO gt lt Kf6 F U gt lt KcO gt ACK and NAK will be displayed in the menu Tip To use User Defined Point to Point first select Point to Point lt KfO gt and then User Defined lt Kf6 gt Example To select an unpolled ACK NAK User Defined protocol with LRC disabled send lt KfO gt lt Kf6 F U gt lt KcO gt ACK and NAK will be displayed in the menu lt Kf6 RES address REQ EOT STX ETX ACK NAK from host gt No assignment Any ASCII character except a null Control characters can be used to define RES through NAK in serial commands j 2 fe 3 3 Z 9 fa D Allows t
44. niiina ainiti 4 8 Figure T Read Cycles imis inisin ee Metta ea a iaio 6 5 Figure A 1 MS 710 Dimensions ecceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteaeeeeeeeeaeeteeeeeeetaas A 2 Figure A 1 MS 710 Connector 0 eececceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeseseeeeeeeeaeeseaeeeeetias A 5 Figure A 2 FrontotlB 105 ainnean de apensas peaa EE aA E a A 6 Figure A 3 Back of IBA 05i e na te cet taaa era aara eddy A 6 Figure A 4 LAN RJ 11 Cable i ec eeeeeecceseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeseaeeeaeeseeeseeeeaes A 9 Figure A 5 MS Sensor Range cecccesceeseeeeceeeseeeeaeeseaeeeaeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaeens A 16 Figure A 6 Cadde errai reae a ar a r aae eaae EAA a A ea ahnen ietan TEESE A 24 Figure A 7 Picket Fence ccesceeceesceeeseeeeseeneeeeneeeeseeeeenseenenenenenenseeees A 25 Figure A 8 Angled Picket Fence eeeeesesseeeeneeeteneeeeeneeeeeeneeeeenneeeneaeees A 25 Figure A 9 Polling Sequence eeeeeceeeseeeseeeeeeeeaeeteeetesaeteaeeeaeetaeeteeeeaeess A 31 Figure A 10 Polling Sequence oe eee eeeeeceeeteeeeeeteeeeteeeteaeeeeeteaeeteeeteatens A 32 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual vii List of Tables Table 9 1 Summary of Utility Serial Commands 0 00 ccceceeeeeeteeeeeeeeeee 9 3 Table 9 2 Hex Value to Binary Conversion ccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeetees 9 17 Table 9 3 Scanner Status oo ceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesneeseaeeeeeeseaeeeeeeeneeeseeeeeeeeaes 9 17 Table A 1 MS 710 Status Lights 20 0 0 ce ceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeaeesneeeeeeeeeeeeeee A 3 Tab
45. object detector remains active and ends when the object moves out of the detector s range Longitudinal Redundancy Check LRC An error checking routine that verifies the accuracy of transmissions Master Symbol A symbol or symbol data that is stored in a scanner or reader s mem ory and is compared with subsequently read symbols Master Scanner First scanner in a daisy chain mode and linked directly to the host and in tandem to secondary scanners Matchcode The ability to compare symbol data being scanned against a master sym bol that is stored in the memory of the scanner Embedded Menu Configuration options embedded in the scanner s erasable memory ESP Menu Easy Setup Program Configuration program that runs in Windows based operating systems 95 and above Mil One thousandths of an inch or 0 0254 mm In bar coding a measurement stan dard that identifies a symbol by the width of its narrowest element Mismatch An event that occurs when the scanned symbol does not match the master symbol that is stored in the memory of the scanner Multisymbol A scanner mode which allows a scanner to read more than one symbol in a single read cycle Multidrop A communications protocol for networking two or more scanners or other devices with a concentrator or controller and characterized by the use of individual device addresses and the RS 485 standard Narrow bar width The width of the narrowest bar of a specific bar code s
46. of changing a scanner s settings to conform to a specific application A physical arrangement of components Concentrator Intermediary device that relays data from scanners to a host and com mands from the host to the scanner or other devices Connector Physical device plug or socket on a device or cable to provide in out con nectivity for various circuits and pins Counter Memory space provided to keep track of scanner events Daisy Chain Linkage of master and secondary scanners to allow data to be relayed up to the host via auxiliary port connections Decode A good read The successful scanning and decoding of the information encoded in symbol Default verb Restore Microscan or customer default settings initialize serial com mands and reset all counters Defaults noun The settings that are restored whenever a default takes place Delimited A command or field that is bracketed by pre defined characters Decode Rate DR The number of decodes per second that a given scanner is capable of receiving A 34 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Appendices Depth of Field The distance between the minimum and maximum range in which symbols have been read Discrete I O Inputs and outputs characterized by discrete signal transitions from one voltage level to another so that digital switching can occur Dynamic Setup Testing and configuration done with symbols in motion EPROM Erasable programmable read only memo
47. postamble characters so that they ee Ml ai are not CR or NULL Dais Bis Eear This allows data to move through the con HH SIAN a centrator without interference H AZIZ tamil Pot Pea Poant ah RT ECTE i E Preside Poriin Poan ath 0 ro 3 Click OK z Poshie Penton sith K rE and F n bicca LAG F ae Tinea kihas Daisy 4 Next go to Preamble Characters still in the Protocol menu and double click on Characters 5 This will open up an ASCII character table Select any character other than CR For example select LF Repeat the above for Postamble Check the multidrop address Enter a number from 01 to 50 Right click in the window and select Save to Scanner and Send and Save Your scanner is now in multidrop From here on you will need to use the concen trator to relay commands and data between the scanner or scanners and the host 10 Next go to Connect to Scanner via the Concentrator on page A 30 O ON OD MS 710 Scanner User s Manual A 29 Connect to Scanner via the Concentrator x ae a You will need a multidrop concentrator and the required power supplies and cabling to 2 communicate with your scanner s lt 1 From the Communications drop down menu select Configure Multidrop to bring up the Multi GE EL L drop Settings dialog I aez 2 If necessary change the default address to match the address of your multidropped scanner and deddrece z Em m j click OK If
48. receiver usually the host performs the same addition and compares the results Serial Cmd lt Kcstatus gt D Default Disabled 9 Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled w MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 3 19 N c 2 c E e T ae Response Timeout Response Timeout Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options 3 20 Used only when a response is required from the host While in Multi drop if the scanner does not receive an ACK or NAK from the host after sending polled data it will act on a fault The scanner can be set to wait indefinitely by setting Response Timeout to zero Time the scanner will wait before timing out if ACK NAK and ETX are enabled and a host response is expected lt KAresponse timeout gt 12mS in 1mS increments 0 to 65000 0 to 65 seconds A zero 0 setting causes an indefinite wait MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 3 Communications Intercharacter Delay Usage Used only when a host cannot receive data quickly enough and there is enough time between symbols to allow data to be completely transferred It is rarely used since any setting other than zero will slow down commu nications For example a 200 setting will result in a 1 5 second delay between each character that is transmitted Definition The time interval in milliseconds between individual characters transmit a ted from the scanner to the host b Serial Cmd lt KBinterch
49. scanner data no less than 20mS before its preceding scanner to CR M only Each scanner s auxiliary port must be connected to the Host port of Each secondary scanner in the daisy chain must be set to send its All but the master scanner must have Postamble enabled and set All but the master scanner must have their noread messages disabled If Multisymbol is enabled Multisymbol Separator characters must match in all scanners and Number of Symbols must be set J 2 fe 3 3 Z fa fa D to number large enough to include all the symbols it may itself read plus the number of symbols that it will be expected to relay to the host or the next scanner up the line sages disabled Symbology ID enable disable must be the same in all scanners All but the master scanner must have their diagnostic warning mes Daisy Chain ID Status enable disable and the number of charac ters in Daisy Chain ID must be the same in all scanners MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 3 15 o f O 5 ri Cor RS 232 Auxiliary Port Daisy Chain ID Status Note Enable disable and length must be the same in all scanners Usage Used in a daisy chain setup in cases where the host needs to know which scanner in a daisy chain setup sent the data Definition Each scanner in a daisy chain can be assigned a one or two character ID that will appear in front of decoded data and i
50. sending the lt Z gt command before resuming opera tions Save Only Factory Settings for Power on e Initializes serial configuration commands in active memory and resets counters to zero lt Zp gt Initialize e Saves all factory settings for power on factory Y settings include but are not limited to Focus Factory Settings Gain Tracking and Scan Speed By Serial Command User Saved Microscan Send lt Zp gt command to the scanner Settings Defaults By ESP Right click in the configuration window and select Save to Reader then Send and Save Including Factory Note Allow a 1 second delay after sending the lt Z gt command before resuming opera tions A 22 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Appendices Initializing gt r S Initializing occurs whenever any command or set of commands is implemented 5 Initializing is a part of all save and default functions It is also used as a follow on to implement serial configuration commands lt e Initializes serial configuration commands into active memory and resets counters to zero lt A gt Initialize e Does not save settings for power on i Active By Serial Command Memory Send lt A gt after a serial configuration command or a string of serial configuration commands for exam User Saved Microscan ple lt Kd1 gt lt A gt Settings Defaults By ESP Right click in
51. status check digit output symbol length 1 sym bol length 2 gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 5 7 if i lt 3 oy fo 2 D o o 2 2 O Q E gt ih ite 1D Symbologies Symbol Length 1 Interleaved 2 of 5 Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options With 2 5 two symbol lengths can be defined When using only one symbol length in an application setting Symbol Length 2 to 0 zero to ensure data integrity is recommended Allows user to define the symbol length Because 2 5 is a continuous symbology it is prone to substitution errors Hence a symbol length must be defined and a symbol must contain an even number of digits Note If start stop or check digits are used they are not included in the symbol length count lt Krstatus check digit status check digit output symbol length 1 sym bol length 2 gt 10 2 to 64 even Since 2 5 characters are paired symbol length must be set to an even number If Check Digit is enabled add 2 to your symbol length For example if your symbol is 10 characters plus a check digit then enable Symbol Length for 12 Note Typically when printing an 2 5 symbol with an odd number of digits a 0 will be added as the first character Symbol Length 2 Interleaved 2 of 5 Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options 5 8 If using a second symbol a zero or any even symbol len
52. to their original macro commands When you click on the macro name the macro is executed in the terminal window If this is a serial command the command is also sent to the scanner at the same time it is displayed Editing a Macro When you click the arrow next to a any macro and select Edit the following appears Macro Name Macro Value lt C p gt You can edit an existing macro or type in a new macro name and define it in the Macro Value text box Click OK S D i 8 4 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 8 Terminal Mode Terminal Window Functions Right click on the terminal window to display the following e Copy selected text to clipboard Paste from terminal or computer text Paste Clear all text in terminal window Clear Select All Save Select All text in the terminal window e Save brings up a save as dialog box Change Font of data text brings up a text Change Font Change Echo Font Disable Echo Change Background Color gt Default Settings Terminal Pulldown dialog Change Echo Font to change typed in text or commands Change Background Color of terminal win dow Default Settings changes all the above back to default settings Menu The pulldown Terminal menu has Capture and Save Current Text as well as the functions defined above Terminal Help Capture Save Current Text e Capture le
53. value that was posted next to TRANS during the test period c Enter lt J gt to exit the extended decode rate test d Set Transition Counter and Reflectance Threshold see Automatic Gain Con trol AGC on page 4 16 to the numbers you have selected during the extended decode rate test e Activate the triggering event The scanner will either output the symbol s data or the sensor will display a message signifying that the bar code symbol is defective that no symbol is present or that no object is present 1 Reflectance can also be modified by sending the lt KQoffset gt test command which samples 50 scans for the highest reflectance value and adds a user defined offset to this value A 16 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Appendices Appendix G ASCII Table gt kej xo o Table A 7 ASCII Table with Control Characters zi Dec Hex Mne Ctrl Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch p 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 B 34 22 i 66 42 B 98 62 b 03 03 ETX AC 35 23 67 43 C 99 63 c 04 04 EOT D 36 24 68 44 D 100 64 d 05 05 ENQ E 37 25 69 45 E 101 65 e 06 06 ACK oF 38 26 amp 70 46 F 102 66 f 07 07 BEL G 39 27 71 47 G 103 67 g 08 08 BS H 40 28 72 48 H 104 68 h 09 09 HT 41 29 73 49 l 105 69 i 10 0A LF 42 2A 74 4A J 106 6A j
54. 11 OB VT K 43 2B 75 4B K 107 6B k 12 0c FF AL 44 2C j 76 4C L 108 6C l 13 oD CR M 45 2D 77 4D M 109 6D m 14 OE SO N 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 Q 49 31 1 81 51 Q 113 71 q 18 12 DC2 R 50 32 2 82 52 R 114 72 r 19 13 DC3 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 U 53 35 5 85 55 U 117 75 u 22 16 SYN V 54 36 6 86 56 V 118 76 v 23 17 ETB WwW 55 37 7 87 57 Ww 119 77 w 24 18 CAN X 56 38 8 88 58 X 120 78 x 25 19 EM Y 57 39 9 89 59 Y 121 79 y 26 1A SUB OZ 58 3A 90 5A Z 122 7A Zz 27 1B ESC I 59 3B 91 5B 123 7B 28 1C FS N 60 3C lt 92 5C 124 7C 29 1D GS 61 3D 93 5D 125 7D 30 1E RS Bey 62 3E gt 94 5E N 126 7E 31 1F US K 63 3F 95 5F 127 7F D MS 710 Scanner User s Manual A 17 Appendix Table A 8 Communication Protocol Commands Protocol Command Control Characters Hex Mnemonic displayed Entered in menu or code Effect of Command on Microscan menu serial command RES D 04 Reset REQ SE 05 Request EOT D 04 Reset STX B 02 Start of Text ETX SC 03 End of Text ACK F 06 Acknowledge NAK U 15 Negative Acknowledge XON Q 11 Begin Transmission XOFF S 13 Stop Transmission A 18 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Appendices Appendix H Entbedded Menus
55. 9 Large Intercharacter Gap Codabar 5 10 Code 39 5 4 laser beam 1 xi Laser Light Specifications A 2 Laser On Off 6 11 LED Indicators A 3 Linear Symbologies 5 3 Longitudinal Redundancy Check 3 19 Low Density A 4 LRC 3 19 M Macros 8 4 Master Symbol 9 11 Master Symbol Data Delete 9 13 Master Symbol Data Enter 9 11 Master Symbol Data Request 9 12 Master Symbol store next symbol 9 12 Master Symbols using 7 3 Match Counter 9 8 Match Length Matchcode 7 6 Match Start Position 7 5 Match I O Parameters 6 16 Matchcode by ESP menu 7 2 by Serial Command 7 2 Matchcode Type 7 4 Matchcode overview 7 3 Mechanical A 2 Microscan Defaults A 20 Mirror motor 4 15 Mirror Type A 3 Mismatch Symbol Data Output 6 3 Mismatch Counter 9 8 Mismatch Counter Reset 9 8 Mismatch or Noread I O Parameters 6 16 Mismatch I O Parameters 6 16 Model Selection 1 5 Motor Off 9 10 Motor On 9 10 MS Sensor A 15 Multidrop 3 6 Multidrop Addresses A 33 Multidrop Communications A 29 Multisymbol 4 3 Multisymbol Decode Rate Test 9 5 Multisymbol Percent Test 9 5 Multisymbol Separator 4 4 Narrow Margins 5 15 New Master Pin 7 9 New Trigger 4 13 No Object Message 6 10 No Symbol Message 6 9 Noise Interference A 28 Noread Counter 9 8 Noread Counter Reset 9 8 Noread Message 6 7 Noread I O Parameters 6 16 NULs defining A 14 Number of Symbols 4 3 Number to Output On 6 17 Oo Operational Serial Commands 9 3 Operational Tips A 27 Output 1 9 9
56. Default If a software default reset is not possible it may be necessary to reset the scanner by shorting connecting specific pins This procedure has the same effect as the lt Zd gt software command 1 Apply power to the scanner 2 If using an IB 105 insert a pin or straightened paper clip into the default switch see Connectivity with the IB 105 on page A 6 Caution Be certain that the correct pins are located Connecting the wrong pins could cause serious damage to the unit 3 Momentarily connect these wires or pins and listen for a series of short beeps 4 Within 3 seconds connect them again A longer beep should be heard If not repeat the process MS 710 Scanner User s Manual A 21 Saving x T Power on settings are those that are saved by a lt Z gt or lt Zp gt command and are 2 loaded into active memory whenever power to the scanner is recycled lt Save Active Settings except Factory for Power on e Initializes serial configuration commands into active memory and resets counters to zero lt Z gt Initialize e Saves all current settings except factory settings Yy to user saved settings for power on Active M By Software Command Smary Send lt Z gt command to the scanner User Saved Microscan By ESP Settings Defaults Right click in the configuration window and select Save to Reader then Send and Save Note Allow a 1 second delay after
57. Disabled 1 Enabled Explanation of Modifiers for Code 39 Codabar and I 2 5 e For Code 39 Codabar and I 2 5 the modifier indicates Check Digit and Check Digit Output status e For Code 39 only Full ASCII needs to be enabled to see modifiers 4 5 and 7 oni oe Check Digit Full ASCII conversion performed Modifier Check Digit Gute Code 39 Bal 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 Digit and Check Digit Output enabled and Full ASCII conversion performed For Other Symbologies e For Code 128 a 1 indicates EAN otherwise the modifier is a 0 e For all other symbologies the modifier is O 5 16 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 5 Symbologies Autodiscriminate Although Autodiscriminate is not a configuration command but it is included here as a convenient tool for enabling most symbol types Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Other Options Commonly used for quick setup mode to detect symbol type This is par ticularly useful for users who might be unfamiliar with their application s symbology Note It does not alter individual fields such as Start Stop Fixed Length etc These need to be setup individually Enables all available symbology types except PDF417 UCC EAN 128 The user may also individually disable en
58. E D 7F MS 710 Scanner User s Manual A 33 Appendix Appendix N Glossary of Tens Active Closed An optoisolated input that s logically on when current flows through the connection points Active Open An optoisolated input that s logically on when no current flows through the connection points Analog Gain Adjustment AGC Adjustment to signal strength that seeks to maintain a constant level regardless of the range of the symbol Application Record A variation of UCC EAN 128 which adds an application identifier to symbol data including user definable separators brackets and padding Autodiscriminate The ability to decode several different symbologies without chang ing configuration Auxiliary Port Provides RS 232 connections to an auxiliary terminal or device for remote viewing for the transfer of data to and from the host and under certain condi tions as a configuration port Bar Code The medium or symbol on which a symbol is printed or etched Bar Code Data The information that is transmitted from a decoded bar code symbol Baud Rate The number of discrete signal events per second Bits per second Capture The act of grabbing or recording a frame by a sensor A frame or succession of frames that are captured Check Digit A Modulus 43 or Modulus 10 digit that is added to the symbol message for additional data integrity Configuration A setup or process
59. EAN Usage Reads Supplementals typically used in publications and documentation Definition A supplemental is a 2 or 5 digit symbol appended to the main symbol When set to Enabled or Required the scanner reads supplemental symbol data that has been appended to the standard UPC or EAN sym bols Serial Cmd lt KsUPC EAN status EAN status supplementals status separator sta tus separator character gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled 2 Required Disabled UPC Supplementals will not be decoded Enabled When enabled the scanner will try to decode a main and a supplemental However if a supplemental is not decoded at the end of the read cycle the main will be sent by itself The UPC main and supplemental symbols are considered to be one symbol and will be treated as such Required When set to Required and either the main or supplemental symbol is not read a single noread condition results The UPC main and supplemental symbols are treated as one symbol For example if Supplementals is set to Required Separator is enabled and an asterisk is defined as the UPC separator character then the data will be displayed as MAIN SUPPLEMENTAL Note Under no circumstances will supplemental symbol data be sent without a main symbol Note If additional symbols other than the main or supplemental will be read in the same read cycle Number of Symbols should be set accordingly MS 710 Scanner User s Manu
60. I characters including control characters Within a Serial Command To enter control characters within a serial command hold down the con trol key while typing the desired character Example lt K141 CNTL m gt to enter M Within an Embedded Menu Control characters entered on the command line are displayed in the menu as mnemonic characters such as lt CR gt lt NUL gt lt NUL gt lt NUL gt To enter a control character from within an embedded menu first type in a space with the space key This has the effect of allowing the control key to be recognized as a part of the control character Next hold down the control key while typing the desired character Example Space CNTL m to enter M MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 3 17 N c 2 c E e T ae Postamble Postamble Postamble Status Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Used 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 of on its own line Defines a one or two character data string that can be added to the end of the decoded data lt Kestatus postamble character s gt Enabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Postamble Character s Serial Cmd Default Options 3 18 lt Kestatus postamble character s gt M J Corresponds to carriage return line feed null null as displayed i
61. In addition to ESP you can also use a communications menu such as Microsoft s Hyper Terminal to establish communication with Microscan s embedded menus 1 1 With your host connected to the configuration port set your host communications settings as follows 9600 7 1 and Even 2 Set Flow Control to None 3 Make the communications port selection Usually COM 1 or COM 2 for desktops and COM 1 for laptops Upon connection send a lt D gt command to bring up the main menu gt x Ss D x COHFIGUAAT DOH PROG HATH HEHU 35 3370 33 TOPICS DEECRI PTI OHE 1 CORUM GATI GRS HOET PROTOCOL BHD DOST PORT i OPERA TRIGGERING TIMEQ TS ETC 7 CODE TYFES CODE ELECTIONS CODE LEMGTHS ETE 4 SAMMER OUTPUT BARCODE HEEPER RELATS eT PUT AODES ETC TP SCAMMER SETUP GATIHA HOTOR EPEED AG SEMIOR ETC iC BALA PER Of EKIT H HEET ITER m PREVIOUS MEHL EP MEET ITER B PREVIOUS ITER cA THis UTA HAIN GOMRUAD CATI O 4 Press the return key CR to see the communications menu Menu navigation commands are case sensitive Use the space bar or N to advance to the next item CR return key to select a highlighted item B to return to the previous item M to return to the previous menu and ESC to return to the Main menu or to exit the pro gram When exiting the program you will be prompted to save your active settings for power up Y or N Typing Y will be equivalent to saving with a lt Z gt command
62. MICROSCAN MS 710 Scanner User s Manual P N 83 000700 Rev V ii Copyright 2016 by Microscan Systems Inc 1201 S W 7th Street Renton Washington U S A 98057 425 226 5700 FAX 425 226 8682 ISO 9001 2000 Certification No 06 1080 All rights reserved The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and or service Microscan manufactured equipment and is not to be released reproduced or used for any other purpose without written permission of Microscan Throughout this manual trademarked names might be used Rather than put a trademark symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked name we state herein that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion and to the benefit of the trademark owner with no intention of infringement Disclaimer The information and specifications described in this manual are subject to change without notice Latest Manual Version For the latest version of this manual see the Download page on our web site at www microscan com For technical support email helpdesk microscan com MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Microscan Limited Warranty Statement and Exclusions What Is Covered Microscan Systems Inc warrants to the original purchaser that products manufactured by it will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of shipment
63. Manual This manual provides complete information on setting up installing and configuring the MS 710 scanner The chapters follow the ESP menus which are presented in the order in which a scanner might be setup and made ready for industrial operation Chapter 1 Quick Start provides overall step by step instructions for getting your scanner operational with specific go to references to other chapters and appendices The appendices include specifications reference tables of serial commands ASCII char acters multidrop setup and addresses as well as other useful information relating to bar coding and electrical and mechanical setups for the scanner Highlighting Serial commands selections inside instructions and menu defaults are highlighted in red bold Cross references are highlighted in blue bold Web links and outside refer ences are highlighted in blue bold italics References to menu topics are highlighted in Bold I nitial Caps References to topic headings within this manual or other documents are enclosed in quotation marks Host Communications There are three ways the scanner can communicate with a host 1 Microscan s Windows based ESP the preferred method which offers point and click ease of use and visual responses to user adjustments 2 Serial commands such as lt Kr1 gt can be sent from a terminal program They can also be sent from the Terminal window within ESP 3 Embedded onboard me
64. Mode to External or Serial Serial Cmd lt Knmatchcode type sequential matching match start position match length wild card sequence on noread sequence on mismatch gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 2 Wild Card 1 Enabled 3 Sequential Options Has no effect on operations Enabled Instructs the scanner to compare symbols or portions of symbols with the master sym bol Wild Card Allows the user to enter user defined wild card characters in the master symbol Sequential Instructs the scanner to sequence after each match numeric only and compare sym bols or portions of symbols for sequential numbers 7 4 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 7 Matchcode Sequential Matching Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Match Start Position Usage Definition Example Serial Cmd Default Options Used in tracking product serial numbers that increment or decrement sequentially With Sequential enabled under Matchcode Type Sequential Match ing determines if a count is in ascending incremental or descending decremental order lt Knmatchcode type sequential matching match start position match length wild card sequence on noread sequence on mismatch gt Increment 0 Increment 1 Decrement it D mp O Sy O fe 2 o Match Start Position is useful in defining specific portions of a symbol for comparisons For example if a symbol contains a par
65. Pin does not in l itself cause a master symbol to be recorded The master pin must then be activated momentarily for a minimum of 10 ms before a master i symbol can be scanned into memory See Electrical Specifications a on page A 5 9 lt Kzstatus gt o Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 7 9 7 Matchcode New Master Pin 7 10 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter Tenminal Mode 8 Chapter Contents Terminal WiIMGOW scierie na couascesdeusteannseestunscses gauss 8 2 Find FUNCTION sseeeecceeeceeceecceeeeseeeeceeecceeaeceeeeessececeeeeeeeeaaneseeseseneeees 8 3 MACIOS en EEEE E 8 4 Terminal Window FUNCTIONS cccssesssseeccececceeeeeeseesseeceeeeneeeeeaneesneess 8 5 This section describes the terminal window and macro functions Note The characters NULL lt gt and can only be entered through embedded menus not through ESP or serial commands MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 8 1 T J 3 gt ZI Q 2 a S z D T Terminal Window Terminal Window To use the terminal mode click on the Terminal button a Terminal You will see the following window z ESP Upit File Model Opiom Connect View Teina Hab Copy paste i _ and save a erase eel a lt a Type in text Clear i terminal screen window Terminal screen Click here to see more macros Macro List on this bar Click o
66. Utilities Read Rate By ESP You can access Read Rate from the Utilities menu To start or end a read rate test right click Read Rate and select Start or Stop To change from percent read rate to decodes per second first end the read rate by selecting Stop then right click select Decodes Sec Read Rate Counters Device Control Master Database Firmware Decodes sec C Percent EP Clear Output Read Rate by Serial Command Enter Single Symbol Percent Test Sending lt Cp gt instructs the scanner to transmit the percentage of decodes and any scanned symbol data Enter Multisymbol Percent Enter Single Symbol Decodes Second Test Sending lt C gt instructs the scanner 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 scan line This test is very useful in aligning and timing the scanning device during installation Test Sending lt Cm gt instructs the scanner to transmit the percentage of scans decoded and symbol data if any for multiple symbols Enter Multisymbol Decode Rate Test Sending lt Cs gt instructs the scanner to transmit the decode rate and symbol data if any for multiple symbols MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 9 5 Read Rate Enable Extended Rate Test for Single and Multisymbol Sending lt Ce gt after lt C gt or lt Cs gt will generate a an extended mode that applies to
67. Width A 26 Scanner Setup 4 15 Scanner Status Byte 9 17 Scanner Status Requests 9 17 Scanner Type 4 17 Scanning Parameters A 3 Select Sequence A 32 Send Receive Options 2 7 Separator Character UPC EAN 5 14 Sequence On Mismatch 7 8 Sequence On Noread Matchcode 7 7 Sequential Matching Matchcode 7 5 Serial Command Beep Status 6 14 Serial Command Echo Status 6 13 Serial Command Format A 13 Serial Command Status Request A 14 Serial Commands Utilities 9 3 Serial Commands concatenating A 14 1 4 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Serial Configuration Commands A 13 Serial Configuration Summary Protocol 3 2 Serial Data 4 9 Serial Data or Edge 4 9 Serial Trigger 4 11 Serial Trigger Character 4 11 Serial Utility Commands A 13 Serial Verification 6 13 Setup Mode 1 9 2 6 Skew 1 7 Special Characters in Embedded Menus A 14 Special Characters in Serial Commands A 14 Specular reflection 1 7 Start amp Stop Match Codabar 5 9 Start Position 6 12 Stop Bits aux port 3 10 host port 3 3 Supplementals UPC EAN 5 13 Supplementals Status UPC EAN 5 13 Symbol Data Output 6 3 Symbol Data Output Mode 6 3 Symbol Density A 26 Symbol Dimensions A 26 Symbol Height A 24 Symbol Length Codabar 5 10 Code 128 5 6 Code 39 5 4 Symbol Length 1 12 of 5 5 8 Symbol Length 2 5 8 Symbol Ratio A 26 Symbol Speed A 24 A 26 Symbol Type 9 16 Symbologies A 3 by ESP menu 5 2 Symbology ID 5 16 T Terminal 1 ix Terminal Mode 8 1 Terminal Window 8 2 Termi
68. _ 0 54 1 37 cm ry _ laser beam 1 36 Side View 1 10 3 35 cm 2 79 cm 1 ii 0 18 TT 0 46 cm 1 36 Side View 3 35 cm optional right angle down _ 0 58 Y ea cm 97 41 laser a 2 59 6 58 cm beam 3 24 8 23cm Figure A 1 MS 710 Dimensions MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Scanning Parameters Scanning mirror type Rotating 10 faceted Options Single line raster300 to 550Scan Rate scans per second Scan width angle Typically 60 Pitch 50 Optional raster mirror image 10 raster scan Appendices lines over a 2 degree arc or 0 24 inch raster at 6 inch distance Scan Range 2 inches 50 8 mm Raster Height 0 10 inch 2 54 mm 4 inches 101 6 mm 0 17 inch 4 32 mm 6 inches 152 4 mm 8 inches 203 2 mm 0 31 inch 7 87 mm 10 inches 254 mm 0 24 inch 6 1 mm 0 38 inch 9 65 mm gt x Ss x Communication RS 232 RS 422 485 Daisy chain Symbologies Standard offering Code 128 Code 39 Code 93 Codabar Interleaved 2 of 5 UPC EAN FIS Options Each MS 710 model is identified by an FIS final instruction sheet number that refer to a set of options The following are the standard options available at this time Hardware Software e Single line Raster scanning e Wand emulation e Straight out Right angle e Full ASCII code 39 software e Bo
69. a narrow margins 5x to be interpreted as an intercharacter gap When enabled the scanner can read symbols with gaps between symbol characters that exceed three times 3x the narrow element width lt Kpstatus check digit status check digit output large intercharacter gap fixed symbol length status fixed symbol length full ASCII set gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Fixed Symbol Length Status Code 39 Definition Serial Cmd Default Options When enabled the scanner will check the symbol length against the sym bol length field If disabled any length would be considered a valid sym bol lt Kpstatus check digit status check digit output large intercharacter gap fixed symbol length status fixed symbol length full ASCII set gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Symbol Length Code 39 Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Fixed Symbol Length helps prevent truncations and increases data integrity by ensuring that only one symbol length will be accepted Specifies the exact number of characters that the scanner will recognize this does not include start and stop and check digit characters The scanner ignores any symbol not having the specified length lt Kpstatus check digit status check digit output large intercharacter gap fixed symbol length status fixed symbol length full ASCII set gt 10 1 to 64 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Code 128 Usage Definiti
70. a particular purpose Microscan Systems Inc does not warrant that the functions contained in the product will meet any requirements or needs pur chaser may have or that the product will operate error free or in an uninterrupted fashion or that any defects or errors in the product will be corrected or that the product is compatible with any particular machinery Limitation of Liability In no event shall Microscan Systems Inc be liable to you or any third party for any special inci dental or consequential damages including without limitation indirect special punitive or exemplary damages for loss of business loss of profits business interruption or loss of business information whether in contract tort or otherwise even if Microscan Systems Inc has been advised of the possibility of such damages Microscan Systems Inc s aggregate liability with respect to its obligations under this warranty or otherwise with respect to the product and docu mentation or otherwise shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the product and documen tation Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on an implied warranty so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Tel 425 226 5700 Fax 425 226 8250 helpdesk microscan com MS 710 Scanner User
71. able each symbology type lt P gt Enables all symbologies except noted above Code 39 only lt Q gt Enables Code 39 only lt R gt Enables Codabar only lt S gt Enables 2 5 only Note If using an 2 5 symbol verify that the number of characters in the symbol being scanned matches the symbol length enabled for the 2 5 symbol type default is 10 and 6 T i lt 3 oy fo 2 D o MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 5 17 Autodiscriminate o i O amp E gt T ite 5 18 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter I O Pararreters 6 P lt U iY iy 3 D o Chapter Contents V O Parameters by ESP 3 05 c0di edie lian ipia 6 2 I O Parameters by Serial Command e cceceeeeeeeeeeeeteeteeeteeeetteeeeneeeneees 6 3 Symbol Data OUPUb sevcessacces acted sensed cbah fd wat ash eariad 6 4 Data Output Message FIOW ceeseseeeeeeeeeeeteneeeeeeenaeeseeeeseeteaeeeneeeneees 6 7 Noread Message iiic82 aschsaeiien Aeneid eats 6 8 Bad Symbol Messages iaeoe iare iieo eitia 6 9 N S mbol Message icies riesenie rraio siei 6 10 No Object MessagEcssiiisieriresoeerineierei eiior eis 6 11 BOGOF iner eae a Ea EE eee 6 12 Partial QUPU Ti ienesa enaena e a 6 13 Serial VerificatiOM sisses aei ninien ai ed 6 14 Laser OMO Status niione eia aie felt 6 16 Output Parameters siistisi cairn hid 6 17 Output 2 Parameters sistur ia ai ivi delved 6 19 This section includes
72. al 5 13 T p lt 3 oy fo 2 a o 2 2 O Q E gt ih ite 1D Symbologies Separator Status UPC EAN Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Allows user to distinguish between the main and Supplemental sym bols Allows the user to insert a character between the standard UPC or UPC EAN symbologies and the supplemental symbol when Supplementals is set to Enabled or Required lt KsUPC status UPC EAN status supplementals status separator sta tus separator character gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Separator Character UPC EAN Note If Separator Character has been changed to any other character and you wish to re define the separator as a comma you will need to define it in the embedded menu or default the scanner by a lt Zd gt command Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options As required by the application Allows the user to change the separator character from a comma to a new character lt KsUPC EAN status UPC status supplementals status separator sta tus separator character gt comma Any ASCII character Note Whenever Separator Character is defined as a comma sending a lt Ks gt com mand will return the current settings including the separator character comma which appears after the separator status comma 5 14 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 5 Symbologies Narrow Margins Usage Definitio
73. ample if the scanner s trigger count was 12 at the time the trigger counter request was received on a subsequent poll it would send 02T 00012 The 02 at the beginning of the string is the scanner s address Select Reset If the scanner receives bad data from the concentrator it transmits a SEL its select address and a NAK to the concentrator The concentrator re transmits the data up to three times The concentrator will end the sequence with a RES reset if no ACK is received A 32 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Appendices Table A 9 Multidrop Addresses Poll Select Poll Select amp ply Character Character era Character Character 3 ASCII HEX ASCII HEX ASCII HEX ASCII HEX o1 N 1C 1D 26 N 4E O 4F S 02 OR 1E An 1F 27 P 50 Q 51 03 SP 20 21 28 R 52 S 53 04 s 22 23 29 T 54 U 55 05 24 25 30 V 56 W 57 06 amp 26 27 31 X 58 Y 59 07 28 29 32 Z 5A 5B 08 2A 2B 33 5C 5D 09 P 2C 2D 34 oe 5E 5F 10 2E 2F 35 i 60 a 61 11 0 30 1 31 36 b 62 C 63 12 2 32 3 33 37 d 64 e 65 13 4 34 5 35 38 f 66 g 67 14 6 36 7 37 39 h 68 i 69 15 8 38 9 39 40 j 6A k 6B 16 3A 3B 41 l 6C m 6D 17 lt 3C 3D 42 n 6E o 6F 18 gt 3E 3F 43 p 70 q 71 19 40 A 41 44 r 72 S 73 20 B 42 C 43 45 t 74 u 75 21 D 44 E 45 46 v 76 w 77 22 F 46 G 47 47 x 78 y 79 23 H 48 l 49 48 Z 7A 7B 24 J 4A K 4B 49 7C 7D 25 L 4C M 4D 50 7
74. anner connector a P N 99 440001 03 7 Signal ground Table A 3 15 pin Scanner Connector 8 Output 1 from pin 7 of scanner connector Pin Function 9 VCC 5V 1 5 VDC in 10 Trigger input same as pin 1 of trigger connector 2 Transmit data RS 232 out 11 Default configuration pin goes to pin 8 of the scanner connector and the default switch 3 Receive data RS 232 in 12 NC 4 Signal ground RS 232 5 NG 13 Host RS 422 RS 485 in 14 Host RS 422 RS 485 out 6 RTS 5V only 15 Relay contact normally open up to 1watt 7 Output 1 Driver out Can sink 10 mA and common with pin 17 source 2 mA 16 Host RS 422 RS 485 in 8 Default configuration in 17 Relay contact normally open up to 1watt 9 Trigger in from 3V to 24V common with pin 15 10 CTS 5V only 18 NC 11 NC 19 Host RS 422 RS 485 out 12 New master in 20 NC 13 Chassis ground 21 NC 14 Output 2 Driver out Can sink 10 mA and 22 Ground source 2 mA 23 NC 15 NC 24 NC a Relay 1 output also causes closure of an isolated relay between a New master input to pin 12 of the scanner pin 15 and pin 17 of the IB 105 host connector Table A 4 5 pin Power Connector connector and new master button Table A 6 6 pin LAN RJ 11 Connector Pin Function 1 Signal ground 2 Chassis ground 3 5 VDC 4 NC 5 NC See also scanner pinouts on Table A 1 on page A 5 A 10
75. aracter delay gt S Default o 3 Options 0 to 255 in milliseconds Zero 0 causes no delay between S characters D 5 7 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 3 21 Intercharacter Delay o c 2 5 z 9 ro 3 22 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter Read Cycle 4 Chapter Contents Read Cycle by ESP 8 nv antagna EEE EEES REE 4 2 Read Cycle by Serial COMMANG cecceeeceseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeneetaees 4 3 MultisyimbOlissicieeicdeti essed Piet Aan diesen Rae 4 4 TAGJA Weed dlerecte a eae teaser dade 4 6 Serial TAJET areen en lead eine eee 4 12 Dv End of Read CyCle cssescsssesssuessssessssesssseesssueesstessssesessesessesesssecessessaness 4 13 p Good Decode Reads sissano e e N ETERS 4 15 a Scanner SotUP iiien eneou cerit e aeee eae E nai E E EE ERE 4 16 Good Decode Reads ccsccscccsesssssscsesessecsesesesesecscsesesscaesesesesesaeseseenes 3 15 2 Read cycles and triggering modes are at the heart of bar code scanning After you ve established communications and completed basic read rate testing you will need to address the spatial and timing parameters associated with your application In a typical operation a bar coded item moves along a line past a scanner A sensor or timer acti vates a read cycle during which the scanner actively searches for bar code symbols You will need to decide how to initiate the read cycle and how and when to end it This s
76. arates data fields Serial Commands Online data strings such as lt D gt or lt P gt sent from a host or auxil iary terminal to a scanner or other device Serial Configuration Host Configuration Serial commands that change configura tion distinguished from operational command by the fact that they can modify non vol atile memory for power on configuration Skew Symbol or scanner rotation around the center of the skew axis which is per pendicular to the plane of the scan beam Specular Reflection The direct mirror like reflection of light back to the source caus ing saturation and bad reads Supplemental A character or data string that is appended to the main bar code sym bol Symbol A one or two dimensional decodable pattern that can be recognized and decoded by a bar code scanner or 2D reader Symbology A code type such as Code 39 or Code 128 with special rules to define the widths and positions of bars and spaces to represent specific numeric or alphanumeric information Symbol Density Symbol size as measured by the narrow bar width Symbol Height SH Regardless of orientation the measurement taken along the length of a symbol s individual bars Symbol Length SL Regardless of orientation the measurement taken across the symbol s bars from one end to the other including the quiet zone Symbol Speed SS the distance per second that a symbol moves in a dynamic appli cation A 38 MS 710 Scanner User s
77. ate from an external sensing device is received The read cycle endures until the object moves out of the sensor range and the active trigger state changes again i Ac the i 7 1 Initiate Read Cycle Object 1 moving in front of the detector x beam causes a change in the trigger state ae initiating the read cycle A SS Associated waveforms assume bene iri External Trigger State is set to Active Closed End Read Cycle Acie The same object moving out of the detector beam causes another change in the trigger anyer t E state ending the read cycle Figure 4 1 Trigger Level Serial Cmd lt Kg2 gt I mportant Level and Edge apply to the active logic state Active Open or Active Closed that exists while the object is in a read cycle between the rising edge and fall ing edge Rising edge is the trigger signal associated with the appearance of an object Falling edge is the trigger signal associated with the subsequent disappearance of the object i po D D a P lt o D MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 4 7 4 Read Cycle Trigger External Trigger Edge Usage This mode is highly recommended in any application where conveying speed is constant or if spacing object size or timeouts are consistent Definition External Trigger Edge as with Level allows the read cycle active state to begin when a trigger change of state from an external sensing device is received H
78. ations RS 232 422 Host Port Includes host port connections and host protocols Host Port Connections Baud Rate Host Port Y Usage Can be used to transfer data faster or to match host port settings Q Definition The rate at which the scanner and host transfer data back and forth Serial Cmd lt Kabaud rate parity stop bits data bits gt S Default 9600 o Options 0 600 3 4800 6 38 4K 1 1200 4 9600 7 76 8K 5 2 2400 5 19 2K 8 300 a Not available in ESP Parity Host Port Usage Only changed if necessary to match host setting Definition An error detection routine in which one data bit in each character is set to 1 or O so that the total number of 1 bits in the data field is even or odd Serial Cmd lt Kabaud 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 Kabaud rate parity stop bits data bits gt Default One Options 0 One 1 Two MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 3 3 o f O G amp 5 o T e RS 232 422 Host Port Data Bits Host Port Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Only changed if necessary to match host setting Number of bits in each character lt Kabaud rate parity stop bits data bits gt
79. bits daisy chain ID status daisy chain D gt 2 Half Duplex 3 12 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 3 Communications Full Duplex Mode Usage Definition Serial Cmd Used when communication to and from the auxiliary port is required In Full Duplex mode all auxiliary port data and symbol data is sent directly to the host Symbol data is not displayed on the auxiliary port screen Data initiated from the Auxiliary Port Auxiliary port data to the host is ignored if the scanner is in a polled mode Auxiliary port data or scanned data is sent to the host whenever it is received Auxiliary port data is not echoed Auxiliary port data to the host is always sent without a preamble or a postamble lt D gt is the only command that is accepted by the scanner from the auxiliary port All other commands are passed through to the host Data initiated from the Scanner Scan data is not sent to the auxiliary port Data initiated from the Host All host data is echoed to the auxiliary port in unpolled mode Host Aux Port av Scanner j 2 fe 3 3 Z fa fa 5 D Aux Hae Port Scanner Aux Host ai Port AZ Scanner lt Kyaux port mode baud rate parity stop bits data bits daisy chain ID status daisy chain D gt 3 Full duplex MS 710 Scanner Us
80. bled Matchcode Sequential Matching Increment Click this button to Match Start Position 0 bring up the Match Length 1 Matchcode menu Wild Card Sequence on Noread Enabled PA lee a Sequence on Mismatch Disabled New Master Pin Disabled setting and use your cursor to scroll through the options TEREA Le lt 1 Matchcode by Serial Command Command Title Format lt Kntype sequential matching match start posi Matchcode Type tion match length wild card character sequence on noread sequence on mismatch gt New Master Pin lt Kzstatus gt Related Utility Commands Format Set Matchcode Type to Enabled lt E gt Set Matchcode Type to Disabled lt F gt Enter data as master symbol 1 lt data gt Scan in next symbol as Master Symbol lt G gt Request master symbol 1 lt gt Delete master symbol 1 lt gt 7 2 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 7 Matchcode Overview of Matchcode Usage Matchcode is used in applications to sort route or verify data based on matching the specific symbol in a variety of ways as defined in this sec tion For example a manufacturer might sort a product based on dates that are embedded in the symbol Definition With Matchcode you can store master symbol data in the scanner s memory compare this data against the scanned symbols and define how symbol data and or discrete signal output will be directed Using Master Symb
81. bling 3 foot cable terminated with a 15 pin high density D Sub connector socket Table A 1 MS 710 Host Connector 15 pin Pin Host Host amp Aux Host In RS 232 RS 232 RS 422 485 Out 1 Power 5 VDC In 2 Host TxD Host TxD TxD Out 3 Host RxD Host RxD RxD In 4 Power signal ground 5 NC 6 RTS 5V only NC TxD Out 7 Output 1 TTL Out 8 Default configuration In 9 Trigger NPN In 10 CTS 5V only NC RxD In 11 NC 12 New master NPN In 13 Chassis ground 14 Output 2 TTL Out 15 NC a Can sink 10 mA and source 2mA Also causes closure of a re Appendices gt x 5 x Figure A 1 MS 710 Connector Caution 1 Be sure all cables are con nected BEFORE applying power 2 Always power down BEFORE disconnecting any cables ay in the B 105 box accessible through pin 15 of the IB 105 host connector see Table A 5 25 pin D sub Host Connector on page A 10 b The default is activated by connecting pin 8 to ground pin 4 See By Hardware Default on page A 21 c Can tolerate up to 24VDC d Chassis ground Connects chassis body to earth ground only Not to be used as power or signal return e Can sink 10 mA and source 2 mA Note Since 5 VDC power supply is included in the single cabling assembly the scanner cable should not exceed 3 feet RS 232 cabling from the 15 pin connec
82. both single and multiple symbols Extended mode instructs the scanner to output the decode rate the symbol data and the transition data Symbol Information Number of symbol Decode rate E bar and space transitions 800 Decodes Sec MICROSCAN4 TRANS 66 868 Decodes Sec MICROSCAN4 TRANS 67 808 Decodes Sec MICROSCAN4 TRANS 66 832 Decodes Sec MICROSCAN4 TRANS 65 808 Decodes Sec MICROSCAN4 TRANS 67 864 Decodes Sec MICROSCAN4 TRANS 65 832 Decodes Sec MICROSCAN4 TRANS 64 Note Example shows output when Postamble is enabled and defined as a carriage return and a line feed Note The lt Ce gt command has no immediate effect if not preceded by lt C gt or lt Cs gt End Read Rate Test Sending lt J gt ends both the Percent test and the Decodes Second test for both sin gle and multi symbol MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 9 Utilities Counters Counter commands can be a numeric value from 00000 to 65 535 After reaching the maximum numeric limit of 65 535 the counter will automatically roll over and start counting again at 00000 To obtain the cumulative total of counts after the roll over has occurred add 65 536 per each roll over the scanner does not keep track of the num ber of roll overs to the current count Note All counter values will be lost if power is recycled to the scanner or the scanner receives a reset or Save command Counters By ESP You can access Counters from th
83. ccesescesseeceeeeseeeceeeseaeeeaeessaeeeaeessaesesaeeeaeeeeees 7 7 Sequence On Mismatch ceeeeeeeecseeeeeeeseteeeeeeeeeaeeseeeeeeesaeeeaeeeneees 7 8 New Master Pin scence Gitte ein Biber cede Bae aes a E 7 9 Chapter 8 Terminal Mode Terminal WindOw 32 08 08 05186 ae Ls ed end opel 8 2 FIndsFUNCION ai ah ee a a lee 8 3 Matros wane head hee ee ee ee ee 8 4 Terminal Window FUNCTIONS eecceeseeeeeseeeeeeneeeeeeneesenaeeeeeaeeeeeeeereneeees 8 5 Chapter 9 Utilities Utilities by ESP Menu 2 0 ceeceeececeseeeseeseeeeeeseeeeseeeeaeessaeeeaeesaeeseaeeseeeeaes 9 2 Utilities by Serial Command eee eee ceeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeesaeeteaeeeeeeeaes 9 3 Read Rate etc csc eet ar tet ta ant ah oon aY aeiaai te 9 5 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual vi LOETA AAEE A E Oo ea 9 7 Appendices 1 Device Controk aa a r E eea a r a aE ee het 9 9 Master Symbols narnia a a E edit eae 9 11 FIRMWARE 2 hii nton riea neat hyd a aaa t aaan 9 14 AUtOGISCrIMIMATION 0 s is eatbeesel eee encccceesccees aparan antoniae aanita ariei 9 16 Scanner Status Requests cccceesceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeaeeeeeteeeeneeenaees 9 17 Appendix A General Specifications cccecceecceeeeeeeceeseeeeeeeteeeeeneeneeens A 2 Appendix B Electrical Specifications ecceeceeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeneeens A 5 Appendix C Connectivity with the IB 105 eee eeceeeeeeeeeeeneereteeeeeeeneeens A 6 Appendix D Serial Configuration ComMands
84. ch Start Position is set to 0 no comparison will occur lt Knmatchcode type sequential matching match start position match length wild card sequence on noread sequence on mismatch gt 1 1 to 31 Wild Card Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options For example with Wild Card character defined as the default asterisk defining CR 34 as the master symbol will result in matches for CR134 CR234 but not CR2345 Entering the wild card at the end of the master symbol as in CR will result in matches for variable symbol lengths such as CR1 CR23 CR358 etc Wild Card character allows a user to define a wild card character as part of the master symbol lt Knmatchcode type sequential matching match start position match length wild card sequence on noread sequence on mismatch gt asterisk Any valid ASCII character MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 7 Matchcode Sequence On Noread Usage Sequence On Noread is useful when the scanner needs to stay in sequence even if no decode occurs Definition When Sequence On Noread is Enabled and Matchcode is set to Sequential the scanner sequences on every match or noread When disabled it does not sequence on a noread Serial Cmd lt Knmatchcode type sequential matching match start position match length wild card sequence on noread sequence on mismatch gt Default Enabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled When Sequence On Noread is enabled the mas
85. character to indi cate the end of the character lt Kyaux port mode baud rate parity stop bits data bits daisy chain ID status daisy chain D gt One 0 One 1 Two Data Bits Aux Port Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Only changed if necessary to match host setting Number of bits in each character lt Kyaux port mode baud rate parity stop bits data bits daisy chain ID status daisy chain D gt Seven 0 Seven 1 Eight Aux Port Mode Note The aux port interacts only with the host port via the 25 pin port except when in Daisy Chain mode When in Daisy Chain mode the aux port will also interact with the configuration port 9 pin port or the wiring box network ports Definition Serial Cmd Default Options 3 10 Determines the flow of data between the auxiliary port device s the scanner and the host lt Kyaux port mode baud rate parity stop bits data bits daisy chain ID status daisy chain D gt Disabled 0 Disabled 3 Full duplex 1 Transparent 4 Daisy chain 2 Half duplex MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 3 Communications Transparent Mode Usage Often used in conjunction with handheld scanners Employs an auxiliary readout to detect mis applied bar code symbols Definition In Transparent mode data is passed between the auxiliary port and the host The scanner buffers data from the auxiliary port and echoes the keyed data on the auxiliary port
86. connection to the host but unlike Point to Point it requires an address and must wait for a poll from the host before sending data lt Kf4 gt MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 3 5 RS 232 422 Host Port Multidrop Note See also Multidrop Communications on page A 29 Usage The MS 5000 can be used as a concentrator to a single host port connec tion Definition Multidrop allows up to 50 devices to be connected to a single RS 485 host with the scanner assigned an unique address from 01 to 50 When Multidrop is selected the protocol characters for RES REQ etc are assigned automatically Multidrop Each address has its own separate poll and select address from 1C to 7F Addresses hex Options 01 through 50 Serial Cmd If selecting Multidrop lt K140 5 gt fan address must be defined and appended to the command string Format lt Kf5 address 01 to 50 gt Format lt K140 5 address 01 to 50 gt Note Scanners linking up to a Microscan MS 5000 multidrop concentrator must be configured in standard multidrop protocol N c 2 c E e T o User Defined Point to Point Usage Used for developing custom protocols in polled or unpolled mode Definition User Defined Point to Point allows the user to customize the point to point protocol Serial Cmd lt Kf6 RES address REQ EOT STX ETX ACK NAK from host gt User Defined Address Definition User Defined is considered to be in a polled
87. d Picket Fence Symbol Orientation A bar code symbol in which the bars are perpen dicular to the symbol s direction of travel Pitch Symbol or scanner rotation around the center of a line parallel to the scan beam Point to Point A protocol consisting of a single communications event typically used to connect a bar code scanner to a terminal or host computer Port Logical circuit for data entry and exit One or more ports may be included within a single connector Protocol The rules for communication between devices providing a means to control the orderly flow of information between linked devices Quiet Zones Specified clear non printed areas immediately before and after the bar code symbol The area is usually white for black and white symbol and at least 10 times the width of the narrowest bar as measured in thousands of an inch The zones can be other than white as long as their densities remain consistent and they have the required contrast relative to the bars RAM Random Access Memory Memory that is lost after power is recycled to the unit Raster Multiple stacked scans produced by a separate oscillating mirror or by a spin ning mirror with varying facet angles Read Cycle A programmed period of time or condition during which the scanner will accept symbol input Reader 1 A scanner a bar code device that can read and decode symbols 2 A device that reads and decodes 2D matrix codes Read Range T
88. d Status Returns the current status of all configuration commands MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 9 17 Scanner Status Requests 9 18 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter Contents Appendix A General Specifications ccceceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeenereeteees A 2 Appendix B Electrical Specifications cccccceseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeneeeeeeeeaes A 5 Appendix C Connectivity with the IB 105 ee eeceeeeeseeeeseeteneeeeneteeteees A 6 Appendix D Serial Configuration Commands cccseeeecteeteeeeeeeeees A 11 Appendix E Serial Command Format cccceeseeeseeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeneesaees A 13 Appendix F MS Sensol cccssccesscccsseeeeeeeeseeeeeesnaeeeaeeeaeeseaeeseetseeetaees A 15 Appendix G ASCII Table ceceececeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeaeeseaeeeaeeseaeenaeeeneees A 17 Appendix H Embedded Menus cescceesssereeeneeetesneeeeeneeseseeeseaeees A 19 Appendix Defaulting Saving InitialiZing eeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeeteeeeeeenees A 20 Appendix J Formulas for Number of Decodes A 24 Appendix K Operational Tips c ccecceeeceseneeeeeeeeeecseeeeeeeneeseeeeeneeeaees A 27 Appendix L Interface Standards eecceecceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeeeeeeeetaes A 28 Appendix M Multidrop Communications ccccceeeeeseeseeeteeeneeeaees A 29 Appendix N Glossary Of Terms ceccececeeeeeeeececeeeeeieeeeeeeneeeeeeeeneenaees A 34 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual A 1 gt x Ss 5 c
89. d has occurred Definition In Serial Data the scanner accepts an ASCII character from the host or controlling device as a trigger to start a read cycle A Serial Data trigger behaves the same as an External Edge trigger Serial commands are entered inside corner brackets such as lt t gt Serial Cmd lt Kg4 gt Serial Data or Edge Usage Serial Data or Edge is seldom used but can be useful in an application that primarily uses an external sensing device but occasionally needs to be manually triggered An auxiliary terminal can be connected to the aux port so the user can send the serial trigger character through the scanner to the host Definition In this mode the scanner accepts either a serial ASCII character or an external trigger pulse to start the read cycle Serial Cmd lt Kg5 gt i po D D a P lt la D MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 4 9 4 Read Cycle Trigger Trigger Filter Duration Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Trigger Filter Duration is useful where trigger bounce could cause false triggers Trigger Filter Duration can prevent trigger bounce from falsely trigger ing the scanner by limiting the time in which trigger pulses can be received lt Kgtrigger mode trigger filter duration gt 78 x 128uS 9984uS 2 to 255 corresponding to 256uS to 03s in 128uS steps External Trigger State Note External Level External Edge or Serial Data or Edge trigge
90. data fields have been entered incorrectly Only one bad field needs to be found in order to activate the 5 beep response lt KSserial command echo status serial command beep status control hex output gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Control Hex Output Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options 6 14 Used for viewing settings with binary characters when using serial com mand on a terminal Determines the response to a Serial Command Echo or status request command When set to Control two characters are transmitted to represent a non displayable character For example a carriage return will be shown as the two characters M When set to Hex the output is the hex character lt KSserial command echo status serial command beep status control hex output gt Control 0 Control 1 Hex MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 6 I O Parameters Laser On Off Status Usage Laser ON OFF extends the life of the laser It is useful where there are significant time gaps between symbols It also provides visual con firmation of a read cycle duration and minimizes laser exposure to people Definition When enabled the laser is ON only during the read cycle When disabled the laser operates continuously Serial Cmd lt KClaser on off status gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled P lt U i iy 3 D o Note A serial or external trigger must
91. dentify its source Serial Cmd lt Kyaux port mode baud rate parity stop bits data bits daisy chain ID status daisy chain D gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Daisy Chain ID Usage Used in a daisy chain setup in cases where the host needs to know which scanner sent the data Definition A one or two character prefix which identifies the particular daisy chain scanner from which the data is being sent Serial Cmd lt Kyaux port mode baud rate parity stop bits data bits daisy chain ID status daisy chain I D gt Default 1 Options Any one or two ASCII characters 3 16 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 3 Communications Preamble Preamble Status Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Used 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 of on its own line 1 Enabled within any protocol R Up to two user defined ASCII characters including control characters l can be defined and added to the front or end of the data string that is sent from the scanner to the host 3 lt Kdstatus preamble character s gt 3 Disabled 5 O 0 Disabled D 3 7 Preamble Character s Serial Cmd Default Options lt Kdstatus preamble character s gt M corresponds to carriage return null null null Up to two user defined ASCI
92. e Utilities menu Click Request All or Request for a specific counter to display count Click Clear to set counter to zero MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 9 7 Counters Counters by Serial Command Trigger Counter Sending lt T gt displays the total number of triggers since the last reset Trigger Counter Reset Sending lt U gt sets the trigger counter to 00000 Good Read Match Counter Sending lt V gt displays the total number of good reads matching the master symbol or if Master Symbol is not enabled the number of good reads since the last reset This counter is always enabled but will only work as a match count when Master Symbol is enabled If Master Symbol is not enabled this counter records the number of good reads This count can be requested at any time Good Read Match Counter Reset Sending lt W gt sets the Match Counter to 00000 Noread Counter Sending lt N gt displays the total number of noreads that have occurred since the last reset Noread Counter Reset Sending lt O gt sets Noread Counter to 00000 Mismatch Counter With Matchcode enabled sending lt X gt displays the number of decoded symbols since the last reset that do not match the master symbol Mismatch Counter Reset Sending lt Y gt sets the Mismatch Counter to zero 9 8 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 9 Utilities Device Control By ESP Read Rate Counters Device Control Master Symbol Firmware
93. e com the selection mand in the scanner 2 6 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 2 Using ESP Send Receive Options To access save and receive options from the Configuration views click the Send Recv button Configuration Send R ace You can also access this selector by right clicking in any of the configuration views Saving You have 3 choices for saving 1 Send No Save This saves ESP settings to current Send No Save memory Send and Save Default Current Menu Settings 2 Send and Save Default all ESP Settings This activates all changes in current memory and saves to the scanner for power on Similar to the lt Z gt command 3 Send and Save Including Factory Includes all settings including changes to factory settings For Multidrop setup see Multidrop Communications on page A 29 For Matchcode setup see Chapter 7 Matchcode For more on defaulting and saving settings see Defaulting Saving Initializing on page A 20 Receive Reader Settings Receiving From the Send Recv selector select Receive Reader Settings This is useful if you want to receive upload the scanner s settings and save them as a computer file for later retrieval and to verify that your ESP settings have been saved or that you have not saved any unwanted changes that you or someone else previously made in ESP Defaulting When you select Default Current or Default all ESP you are onl
94. e entered through embedded menus not through ESP or serial commands Note Default settings for establishing communications are Baud 9600 Parity Even Stop Bits One Data Bits Seven Flow Control None MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Communications by ESP Communications by ESP E Communications Fi 232 422 Host Port l Host Port Connections Host Protocol Point to Point a Communication ft Click this button to bring up the Communications 7 menu pi T A5232 Auxiliary Port Aux Port Connections To open nested options Aux Port Settings single click the Preamble Disabled E Postamble Enabled Ss To change a setting LRC Disabled l double click the R Ti t 12 Ge setting and use your eeponise I Meo cursor to scroll Intercharacter Delay 0 through the options Communications by Serial Command Command Title Format Host Port Connections lt Kabaud parity stop bits data bits gt Host Protocol lt Kfprotocol gt lt Kyaux port mode baud parity stop bits data bits daisy Auxiliary Port chain status daisy chain ID gt Preamble lt Kdstatus preamble gt Postamble lt Kestatus postamble gt LRC lt Kcstatus gt Response Timeout lt KAresponse timeout gt Intercharacter Delay lt KBintercharacter delay gt 3 2 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 3 Communic
95. ec tion addresses these issues Note The characters NULL lt gt and can only be entered through embedded menus not through ESP or serial commands MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 4 1 Read Cycle by ESP Read Cycle by ESP Read Cycle Click this Button to bring up the Read Cycle menu To change a setting double click the setting and use your cursor to scroll through the options Read Cycle Triggering E Multisymbol Trigger Mode Continuous Read Trigger Filter Duration 78 External Trigger State Positive Serial Trigger Gs End of Read Cycle Mode Timeout Read Cycle Timeout 100 Good Decode Reads 1 Scanner Setup Factory Read Cycle by Serial Command 4 Read Cycle Command Title Format Multisymbol lt KLnumber of symbols multisymbol separator gt Trigger Mode lt Kgtrigger mode trigger filter duration gt External Trigger State lt Kjexternal trigger state gt Serial Trigger lt Kiserial trigger character gt End of Read Cycle lt Khend of read cycle read cycle timeout gt Good Decode Reads lt Kmgood decode reads gt Automatic Gain Control lt KDgain AGC sampling gt Transition Counter lt KHsymbol detect status transition counter reflectance threshold gt Scan Speed lt KEscan speed gt Scanner Type lt KPdensity gt 4 2 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter
96. eeeeeeeeseaeeeeeseaeesaeeseeeeseeeeeaeeenes 2 7 This section is designed to help you understand the structure elements and application of the ESP Easy Setup Program When you start up ESP unless otherwise specified you will enter the Easy Setup mode for initial setup From there you move easily into the App Mode application mode where you can access several configuration and utilities menus MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 2 1 Easy Setup Mode Easy Setup Mode In Easy Setup Mode you are presented with the Test option and if appropriate for your application Calibration After connecting to your scanner or reader the Setup Mode will first appear This will provide you with instructions specific to your model that will help you in positioning testing and if appropriate calibrating Test Click the Test button to start the read rate test for a quick indication of the read capa bilities and the limits of your application When Decodes per Second is unchecked the test will count the percentage of decodes relative to the number of actual scans Click Stop to end the test Calibrate Some models include a calibration routine that will optimize reads by comparing read rates at various settings in focal lengths scan speeds and gain settings z PE GP Mirai i Test button Click here to change from percentage of good decodes to decodes per second Calibration is avail able on some models Welco
97. er s Manual 3 13 o f O G 5 o S e RS 232 Auxiliary Port Daisy Chain Mode Usage Definition Serial Cmd Options Function Used in applications where e A symbol might be scanned in both ladder and picket fence directions e A bar code symbol may be present on multiple sides of a package e Bar code symbols are presented at different depths In a daisy chain application scanners are connected in tandem or daisy chain and decoded data is relayed from one scanner to another on up to the host A master scanner has its host port linked to the host computer and its auxiliary port linked to the host port of the first secondary scanner in the chain Thereafter each secondary s auxiliary port is linked to the host port of the secondary that is further from the host in the daisy chain Each scanner in the daisy chain can be assigned an ID that accompanies any data that it sends lt Kyaux port mode baud rate parity stop bits data bits daisy chain ID status daisy chain D gt 4 Daisy chain Before the master scanner times out it checks its auxiliary port for data It should be set to wait at least mS for each secondary in the daisy chain If no data is received within the read cycle timeout the master sends a noread message to the host Otherwise the complete data is sent If for example the master scanner is set to timeout in 120mS the first secondary scanner downstream
98. f during a read cycle no symbol is decoded and the required setting for the Transition Sample Threshold is met a user defined message will be sent to the host 6 8 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 6 I O Parameters for No Symbol Message o Note No Symbol Message does not apply to multisymbol operations z Usage Used in determining if an object has an attached symbol 3 Definition When enabled sends a message to the host whenever an object is D 7 detected but no symbol is detected See Transition Counter Thresh old on page 6 8 The No Symbol output is tied to the transition counter If during a read cycle no symbol is decoded and the required setting for the Transition Sample Threshold is NOT met a user defined message will be sent to the host See Output Message Flow on page 9 8 No Symbol Status Serial Cmd lt KNstatus message gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled No Symbol Message Serial Cmd lt KNstatus message gt Default NOLABEL Options Up to seven ASCII characters except NUL MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 6 9 No Object Message 7 i rE No Object Message z Note No Object Message is only output if for scanners with an MS Sensor Definition When enabled sends a message to the host at the end of a read cycle whenever no object is detected The No Object output is tied to the MS Sensor MS Sensor on page A 15
99. for 46 in table 9 2 For example the 4 in binary would be O 1 O O as read from binary digits 3 through 0 the 6 the binary digits 7 through 4 which is O 1 1 O Note that for this example the binary bits are read from left to right 3 Next enter your binary values in table 9 3 in the Binary column next to the appropriate bit Table 9 2 Hex Value to Binary Table 9 3 Scanner Status Conversion Bit Binary Scanner Status Binary Bit 0 0 Command error detected Hex Digits 1 1 Command received Value 5 2 0 Communication error detected agag 3 0 Flash sector unprotect failure 4 0 Scan motor or reading disable 5 1 Scanner is in a read cycle 6 1 Always 1 7 0 Always 0 4 Under Binary interpret 1s as true and the Os as not true For example bit 1 has a 1 in the Binary column indicating Command Received Bit 5 is also a 1 indi cating that the Scanner is in a read cycle lt 1 gt Extended Status The scanner responds to an extended status request lt 1 gt with several fields for example lt p gt lt 35 337010 33 9986 9986 51 51 gt These represent the status byte lt p gt the application part number lt 35 337010 33 the checksum 9986 9986 current RAM parameter checksum 51 51 gt TMMODOWPOODNOAUAWNH AO ane of olololelolole SHB4 4A OOGO u anmu GOOO O 0O 0 0 0 O 0 0 lt K gt Configuration Comman
100. fore it is sent If it doesn t achieve the number of good reads during the read cycle then a noread will be sent Note Higher settings will decrease throughput speed lt Kmgood decode reads gt 1 1 to 31 Note When setting up be sure to determine if the scanner s scan rate is capable of scanning your longest symbol the required number of times 4 14 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Read Cycle Scanner Setup The settings in this section are typically adjusted by qualified technicians They time are included here for special applications Before making changes to individual commands in this section it would be advisable to make a written record of current settings Gain Level Factory Setting Usage Can be useful for fine tuning gain or when portions of analog signals spike as in the case of specular reflection or extraneous noise Caution Changes to Gain are typically done by qualified technicians i Definition Sets a voltage amplitude value for the analog circuitry Serial Cmd lt KDgain AGC sampling gt Default 45 nominal Gain is optimized at the factory before shipment the default value may not be 45 Options 10 to 255 D l Ps Scan Speed D 9 Usage To ensure a minimum number of scans faster scan speeds are typically ic used for fast moving symbols and or longer symbols with larger bar D widths Note Scan beams move faster across symbols further out in the scan range since
101. g 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 continuous self checking numeric symbology Characters are paired together so that each character has five elements two wide and three narrow representing numbers 0 through 9 with the bars repre senting the first character and the interleaved spaces representing the second character A check digit is highly recommended Important You must set Symbol Length in order to decode 2 5 sym bols Interleaved 2 of 5 Status Serial Cmd Default Options lt Krstatus check digit status check digit output symbol length 1 sym bol length 2 gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Digit Status Interleaved 2 of 5 Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options It is typically not used but can be enabled for additional security in appli cations where the host requires redundant check digit verification An error correcting routine in which the check digit character is added lt Krstatus check digit status check digit output symbol length 1 sym bol length 2 gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Digit Output Status Interleaved 2 of 5 Definition Serial Cmd Default Options When enabled a check digit character is sent along with the symbol data for added data security lt Krstatus check digit
102. ge is echoed back and remains the preamble message Allows the user to verify configuration command status P U D gt oD 3 mp D 2 7 Serial Command Echo Status Important ESP will not function whenever this command is enabled Definition Function Serial Cmd Default Options When enabled a configuration command received from the host is echoed back to f Host the host with the resultant settings a Scanner If a command with multiple fields is processed some of the fields may have been processed properly while others were not The changes will appear in the string echoed back so that the user will know which fields did or did not change lt KScommand echo status command beep status control hex output gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 6 13 N i 3 o E i A l e Serial Verification Serial Command Beep Status I mportant ESP will not function whenever this command is enabled Usage Definition Function Serial Cmd Default Options Used to audibly verify the acceptance and validity of a command Causes the scanner to beep once whenever a K command is entered to indicate that the command was accepted and processed If an invalid command is entered the scanner beeps 5 times to indicate an invalid entry However this does not necessarily mean that all
103. ghly irregular Timeout or New Trigger is identical to Timeout except that a timeout or a new trigger whichever occurs first ends the read cycle T po D D a P lt o D Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options It is useful in many tightly controlled applications which require a read cycle to end before the next object appears and therefore need the flexi bility of a timeout adjustment Read Cycle Timeout is the time span of the read cycle and is repre sented in 10 mS increments It is used in conjunction with External Edge or Serial Trigger lt Khend of read cycle mode read cycle timeout gt 100 Corresponds to one second or 1000 mS 0 to 65535 Divide any positive number entered by 100 to determine the time in seconds Note A minimum setting of 2 is recommended Note Timeout or Timeout or New Trigger under End of Read Cycle must be enabled for Timeout Duration to take effect MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 4 13 4 Read Cycle Good Decode Reads Good Decode Reads Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options This is a very useful feature to increase reliability of reads for symbolo gies that do not have internal error checking such as Pharmacode The number of decodes from 1 to 31 required per symbol before a sym bol s decoded data is sent It requires the scanner to successfully decode a symbol a designated number of times not necessarily consecutively be
104. gth from 2 to 64 may be specified If not using a second symbol set Symbol Length 2 to 0 to ensure data integrity Allows user to define a second symbol length for l 2 of 5 lt Krstatus check digit status check digit output symbol length 1 sym bol length 2 gt 6 2 to 64 even Since 2 5 characters are paired symbol length must be set to an even number If Check Digit is enabled add 2 to your symbol length For example if your symbol is 10 characters plus a check digit then enable Symbol Length for 12 Note Typically when printing an 2 5 symbol with an odd number of digits a 0 will be added as the first character MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Codabar Chapter 5 Symbologies Usage Definition Used in photo finishing and library applications Formerly used in some medical applications but not typically used in newer applications Codabar is a 16 character set 0 through 9 and the characters and with start stop codes and at least two distinctly different Ha widths Codabar Status Serial Cmd Default Options lt Kqstatus start amp stop match start amp stop match output large interchar acter gap fixed symbol length status fixed symbol length check digit type check digit output gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Start amp Stop Match Status Codabar Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Start amp Stop Output Status Codabar Usage Def
105. he concentrator and request another response If after three retries the number of times it transmits a REQ to the con centrator the scanner receives no response it ends the transmission with a RES reset MS 710 Scanner User s Manual A 31 Appendix Select Sequence Unlike poll requests select commands always originate from the host and consist of serial configuration or operation commands to devices that are configured in Multidrop The scanner complies with the command when it is polled during the cycle Start of Sequence End of Sequence Concentrator RES 1F REQ STX lt T gt ETX LRC RES Scanner 02 1F ACK 1F ACK Figure A 10 Polling Sequence A RES reset is the first command in the select sequence The 1F hex is the select address associated with Scanner 02 address It is followed by a REQ request The scanner responds with its own select address 1F hex and an ACK acknowledge The concentrator then transmits an STX start of text the data in this case a lt T gt an ETX end of text and an LRC character The scanner replies by transmitting its own address followed by an ACK acknowledg ing receipt of the command Upon receipt of an ACK the concentrator concludes the successful exchange with a RES In the example above the scanner only acknowledges a trigger counter request from the concentrator It does not respond to the trigger counter request until a subsequent poll For ex
106. he distances in which a symbol can be reliably read as measured from the front of the scanner See Depth of Field Reed Solomon Error Correction Code A linear error correcting block code suited to the correction of character errors which could be in bar or matrix codes the oblitera tion or removal of part of the symbol MS 710 Scanner User s Manual A 37 gt x Ss 5 c x Appendix Read Range The distances in which a symbol can be reliably read as measured from the front of the scanner See Depth of Field Relay An electrical switch that allows a low power to control a higher one Reset Sets all counters to zero Rising Edge A change of state to active that initiates and in some cases ends a read cycle with a new trigger an edge trigger or the leading edge of a level trigger See Falling Edge ROM Read Only Memory Memory that cannot be changed Scanner A scanning device that is comprised of a scan head and a decoder integrated in one package Scan Speed The number of scans per second that a scanner projects from the spin ning mirror Scan Width SW is the width across the scan beam at a given distance from the scan ner in which a symbol can be read Secondary Scanner A scanner linked to the master or preceding scanner in a daisy chain which relays symbol data to the host See Daisy Chain Send Transmit data from one device to another Separator A character that sep
107. he handshaking protocol to be initiated from the host if not con figured in an unpolled mode Messages sent to the host will include the scanner s defined protocol The status of From Host determines if mes sages sent from the host to the scanner must include the defined proto col If From Host is disabled the defined protocol is not included If From Host is enabled the defined protocol must be included lt Kf6 RES address REQ EOT STX ETX ACK NAK from host gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 3 7 o f O 5 o S e RS 232 422 Host Port User Defined Multidrop Note Any ASCII character except a null 00 and a A 01 can be assigned as an address Control characters can be used to define RES through NAK in serial com mands See See Communication Protocol Commands on page A 18 Note Usage Definition Serial Cmd Address Used when connecting to a concentrator or other device that does not match standard multidrop protocol User Defined Multidrop allows the user to customize the polling protocol If selecting User Defined Multidrop 7 complete the format by either choosing new parameters or place commas where unchanged data fields occur lt Kf7 RES address REQ EOT STX ETX ACK NAK gt For User Defined Multidrop first select Multidrop lt K5 gt then User Defined Multidrop lt K7 gt Any single character 02 hex to 7E hex in
108. inition Serial Cmd Default Options Used to increase security of symbology Requires the Codabar start and stop characters a b c or d to match before a valid read can occur lt Kqstatus start amp stop match start amp stop match output large inter character gap fixed symbol length status fixed symbol length check digit type check digit output gt Enabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Used to verify matching Causes the start and stop characters to be transmitted with bar symbol data lt Kqstatus start amp stop match start amp stop match output large inter character gap fixed symbol length status fixed symbol length check digit type check digit output gt Enabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled T i lt 3 oy fo 2 D z MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 5 9 o 2 2 O Q E gt ih ite 1D Symbologies Large Intercharacter Gap Codabar Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options It is helpful for reading symbols that are printed out of specification Caution Do not use Large I ntercharacter Gap with Narrow Margins enabled since enabling Large Intercharacter Gap over 3x could cause a narrow margins 5x to be interpreted as an intercharacter gap Instructs the scanner to read symbols with gaps between characters exceeding three times the narrow element width lt Kaqstatus start amp stop match start amp stop output match large inter character gap
109. instructions for setting up data and discrete I O controls of inter nal and external devices Note The characters NULL lt gt and can only be entered through embedded menus not through ESP or serial commands MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 6 1 N i o E i A l e I O Parameters by ESP I O Parameters by ESP ri LSI 1 0 Click this button to bring up the I O Parameters menu To change a setting double click the setting and use your cursor to scroll through the options 1 0 Parameters E Symbol Data Output Good Read Noread Message Enabled Bad Symbol Message Disabled No Symbol Message Disabled H No Object Message Disabled Laser On Off Disabled Beeper On Good Read Partial Qutput Disabled Serial Verification H Output 1 Parameters Output 2 Parameters I O Parameters by Serial Command Command Title Format Symbol Data Output lt KlIsymbol data output mode when to output gt Noread Message lt Kkstatus message gt Bad Symbol Message lt KMstatus message gt No Symbol Message lt KNstatus message gt No Object Message lt KOstatus message gt Laser ON OFF Status lt KClaser on off status gt Beeper lt Kustatus volume gt Partial Output lt KYstatus start postion length gt Serial Verification lt KScommand echo status beep status
110. ion If using your own power supply be certain that it is wired correctly and sup plies voltage is 5VDC is within the 10 to 28VDC limits Incorrect wiring or voltage can cause software or equipment failures 1 2 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 1 Quick Start Step 2 Connect the System Refer to figure 1 1 1 Connect the scanner to the 15 pin connector of the B 105 interface box using the attached 3 foot cable custom cable or Microscan s P N 61 130019 03 000000000000 O 90000000000 MODE POWER SWITCH RS 485 422 25 Figure 1 2 IB 105 showing Host 25 pin Connector 2 Connect the IB 105 s RS 232 25 pin connector to the host computer 2 Refer to tables in I1B 105 Connectors and Pinouts on page A 10 for pin connections 3 Connect the power supply to the B 105 s POWER connector 4 Connect power to the system Caution 1 Be sure all cables are connected BEFORE applying power 2 Always power down BEFORE disconnecting any cables 1 Since 5 VDC power supply is included in the single cabling assembly the scanner cable should not exceed 3 feet RS 232 cabling from the 15 pin connector to the host can be up to 47 feet provided it does not include 5 VDC input 2 If using your own null modem RS 232 host cable be certain that the host s TxD connects to the scanner s RxD and the scanner s TxD connects to the host s RxD MS 710 Scanner User s Man
111. ive master symbol data that can be stored in your scanner and ESP for matchcode operations For matchcode setup see Chapter 7 Matchcode If blank click Fead Fiste Counters Device Control Manter Symbol Fiamuare l Loads the scanner s A saved master sym Do this first P HMateheais Type bol into ESP ea Send fg Sends the displayed Reads current a master symbol to symbol into ESP Send and Save the scanner as the master Mache Symbal Sends and saves the displayed Micar 24562 master symbol to the scanner Enter or display master symbol here Deletes the master symbol in ESP Enter Master Symbol Data Definition This command allows the user to enter text as the master symbol ESP 1 To access click the Master Symbol tab 2 Click the Matchcode Type check box if not checked 3 Do one of the following to enter master symbol data a Type data directly into text block and click Send or Send and Save b Click Read Symbol as Master to enter the next decoded symbol as the master symbol in ESP and the scanner Serial Cmd lt data gt Enter text in place of data MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 9 11 Master Symbol Store Next Symbol Decoded as Master Symbol Definition Serial Cmd ESP Stores the next symbol decoded as the master symbol lt G gt In the Master Symbol tab in the Utilities menu click Read Symbol as Master Read Symbol as Master Note Utility c
112. le A 1 MS 710 Host Connector 15 pin c ccccescceesseeeeesneeeesneeeeneees A 5 Table A 2 6 pin Trigger Connector 0 eeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeteaeeeeeeeaees A 10 Table A 3 15 pin Scanner Connector eeceecceeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeteneeteeeeaes A 10 Table A 4 5 pin Power Connector cecceeeceeeeeseeeseeeeeneeeeeesneeeeeeeeeeeeaes A 10 Table A 5 25 pin D sub Host Connector ecceeeeeeeenceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenes A 10 Table A 6 6 pin LAN RJ11 Connector ee eee eeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeneeeeeeteeeeeaes A 10 Table A 7 Complete List of Serial Configuration Commands 0 A 11 Table A 8 ASCII Table with Control Characters ceceesesseeeeteeeeneeees A 17 Table A 9 Communication Protocol Commands cceecceeeeeeteeeeeeees A 18 Table A 10 Multidrop Addresses ooo ee eeseeeeeeeeeeneeeeenaeeeeeaeeeteneeeeeeeeeeeea A 33 About the MS 710 Scanner The MS 710 is a programmable fixed mount high speed scanner that reads and decodes a wide variety of bar code symbols using a 10 sided spinning mirror to project laser beams over a wide scan angle A user interface program the ESP Easy Setup Program can be downloaded from our web site www microscan com and runs on Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating systems Alternately configuration commands can be sent from an embedded menu driven terminal program or directly by host serial command strings viii MS 710 Scanner User s Manual About This
113. ll codes see Autodiscriminate on page 5 17 1 If using an I 2 5 symbol verify that the number of characters in the symbol being scanned matches the symbol length enabled for the 2 5 symbol type default is 10 and 6 See I nter leaved 2 of 5 on page 5 7 2 Consult LED Indicators on page A 3 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 1 7 Step 7 Test for Read Rate If you don t have a test symbol print out this page and use the symbol here for testing 20 mil Code 39 Test Symbol You can also find test symbols on the back of the Microscan Marketing CD jacket The 20 mil refers to the width of the narrowest bar e g 7 5 mil 0075 or 1905 mm By ESP After connecting to the scanner ESP will open in Easy Setup Mode 1 Click the Test button in Easy Setup Mode to begin the read rate test 2 Follow the instructions in Easy Setup Mode screen 3 To end the Read Rate test click the Stop button Note If the scanner is in the default Continuous Read mode it will read and beep repeatedly as long as a readable symbol remains in the read range and the read cycle configuration has not changed Note See Formulas for Number of Decodes on page A 24 for additional infor mation on scan width and depth of field By Serial Commands Send an lt C gt to begin the read rate test Send a lt J gt to end the read rate test 1 8 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 1 Quick Start Step 8
114. ls back to RS 232 this configu ration for long distance communications up to 4000 feet Scanner RS 232 IB 105 RS 422 IB 105 RS 232 Host 02 or 04 05 Scanner and trigger connectors are not used in this configuration LAN cable connections must be as follows 1 1B 105 RS 485 422 2 1B 105 RS 485 422 Connector Host Connector 1 1 2 2 4 4 5 5 Figure A 4 LAN RJ 11 Cable 1 Access to the configuration menus of a scanner that is in a polled mode can be forced without defaulting by sending the lt D gt command from an auxiliary terminal via the auxiliary RS 232 port MS 710 Scanner User s Manual A 9 IB 105 Connectors and Pinouts tad fe Table A 2 6 pin Trigger Connector Table A 5 25 pin D sub Host Connector Pin Function Pin Function 1 Trigger in to pin 9 of scanner connector 1 Chassis ground 2 Relay contact normally open up to 1watt 2 Host RS 232 TXD RS 232 3 VCC 5V 3 Host RS 232 RXD RS 232 4 VBB 12V if using Microscan s standard 4 Host RS 232 RTS or under software control aux object detector RS 232 TXD or RS 485 transmitter enable out 5 Ground 5 Host RS 232 CTS or under software control 6 Relay common aux RS 232 RXD in 6 Output 2 from pin 14 of sc
115. me t Easy Setup Program Note This view may be slightly different for each model 1 Position your reader at the distance fram the ey rnikeal Fe Coie d by the specication 3 inr the Saves Calibration results if available s d amp g i Ends the read rate test uo Discreet E o some models clicking Auto Discriminate will enable most available symbology types 2 2 VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 2 Using ESP Application Mode From Easy Setup Mode you can click on the App Mode button to access specific con figuration menus utilities and a terminal window where serial commands can be entered App Mode Note that the App Mode and Setup Mode buttons appear in the same position to allow easy switching between these primary modes The icons on this Click here to open Click here to toolbar are for operations a terminal window access read rate and other utilities ESP Until bed Pulldown menus O SOWN MENUS ae Fis Modei Ophons Cannect view Hip Click this icon to return to Easy Setup mode Click this icon to return to this view from Utilities or Terminal Click on icons in this toolbar to access configuration menu trees to make spe cific changes in con figuration Note This view may be slightly different for ASIII Host Pul each model Heat Fol Lomectons Bisu Fate u A all pu H Fiesty Meet miai gt
116. mit wires rather than the potential between signal and ground As a result cables if shielded can be up to 4000 feet 1219m in length Like RS 232 RS 422 communication is designed for only two devices on a single line and must have a common ground It can be used wherever RS 232 is used RS 485 RS 485 like RS 422 can transmit up to 4000 feet 1219 m using differential voltages but unlike RS 422 its transmitters are turned off until a request for data is received from the host RS 485 is used exclusively in multidrop protocol A 28 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Appendices Appendix M Multidrop Comrunications gt Ke S This appendix describes the rules for setting 2 up a concentrator or controller to communi Host N lt cate with a scanner in standard Multidrop pro rene tocol The diagram to the right shows a typical Mul Concentrator Polled Protocol tidrop network in which 1 to 50 scanners can Multidrop ONLY communicate with a host via an intermediary Lee MeABanterace device a concentrator or a controller Scanner 01 Scanner 02 Scanner 03 Configure the Scanner for Multidrop 1 With the scanner connected to the host do Retrieve Scanner Settings 2 Select Multidrop in the Protocol configu ration menu i i i r gt AZT Hri Pri You will see the following message rape AT Important You must change your pream Baad Rais a ble and
117. n Serial Cmd Default Options Used when the leading and trailing edges of the symbols are smaller than the standard margin or when other objects encroach into the margins Allows the scanner to read symbols with quiet zones less than 8 times the width of the narrow bar element Quiet zone is the space at the leading and trailing ends of a symbol Each quiet zone can be as narrow as only five times the width of the narrow bar element when Narrow Margins is enabled lt Konarrow margins status symbology identifier status gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Note Do not use Narrow Margins with Large I ntercharacter Gap enabled in Code 39 or Codabar MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 5 15 T i lt 3 oy fo 2 D o o 2 2 O Q E gt ih ite Symbology ID Symbology ID Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Used when the symbology type and how it s decoded needs to be known Symbology ID is an AIM standard prefix set of characters that identify the symbol type When enabled the scanner analyzes and identifies the symbology and adds a three character identifying prefix to the data 1 close bracket character indicating the presence of a symbology ID 2 A C E 1 L Q b d p A Code 39 C Code 128 or EAN E UPC EAN F Codabar 1 2 5 3 Modifier see Explanation of Modifiers below lt Konarrow margins symbology identifier status gt Disabled 0
118. n the menu Up to two user defined ASCII characters including control characters Within a Serial Command To enter control characters within a serial command hold down the con trol key while typing the desired character Example lt K140 CNTL m CNTL j gt to enter M J Within an Embedded Menu Control characters entered on the command line are displayed in the menu as mnemonic characters such as lt CR gt lt LF gt lt NUL gt lt NUL gt To enter a control character from within an embedded menu first type in a space with the space key This has the effect of allowing the control key to be recognized as a part of the control character Next hold down the control key while typing the desired character Example Space CNTL m Space CNTL j to enter M7 J MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 3 Communications LRC Status Longitudinal Redundancy Check Usage Used when extra data integrity is required Definition An error checking routine that verifies the accuracy of transmissions It is the exclusive OR of all characters following the STX start of text up to and including the ETX end of text What this means is that the binary representation of all the characters in a transmissions are a cumulatively added in a column and each resulting odd integer is assigned a 1 and each even integer a 0 two 1s 0 two OS 0 al S and a 0 1 The extra LRC character is then appended to the trans 3 mission and the
119. n Control 4 16 Aux Port Connections 3 9 Aux Port Mode 3 10 Auxiliary Port 3 9 B B 105 Connectors A 7 Baud Rate aux port 3 9 host port 3 3 Beeper 6 11 BSMI 1 x Cc Calibrate 2 2 Caution Summary 1 xi CE Compliance 1 x Changes in ESP 2 6 Index Check Digit Code 39 5 3 120f5 5 7 Check Digit Output Status Codabar 5 11 Checksum 9 15 Codabar 5 9 Code 128 5 5 Code 39 5 3 Command Beep Status 6 14 Command Echo Status 6 13 Communication Protocol Commands A 18 Communications 3 1 by ESP Menu 3 2 by Serial Command 3 2 Communications loss of A 23 Communications Specifications A 3 Connect 2 5 Connect the System 1 3 Continuous Read 4 5 Continuous Read 1 Output 4 6 Control Characters A 14 Control Hex Output 6 14 cUL 1 x D Daisy Chain ID 3 16 Daisy Chain Mode 3 14 Data Bits aux port 3 10 host port 3 4 Data Output 6 3 Data Output Message Flow 6 6 Decode Rate A 24 Decodes 4 14 Decodes Second Test 9 5 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Index Default Commands A 20 Defaulting 2 7 Defaulting Saving Initializing A 20 Defaults A 20 Device Control 9 9 Disclaimer 1 ii E EAN Status 5 12 Easy Setup Mode 1 9 2 2 2 6 Easy Setup Program 1 viii 1 4 Electrical Specifications A 5 Emissions Specifications A 2 End of Read Cycle 4 12 End of Read Cycle output 6 5 End Read Rate Test 9 6 Environmental Specifications A 2 ESP Easy Setup Program 1 viii Extended Decode Rate Test A 15 Extended Rate Test 9 6
120. n Macros arrow to Add Macro Click on Macro to Run Remove Macro or Edit Macro The terminal screen allows you to enter serial commands in red from the macro box by copying or directly from your keyboard The terminal screen also displays symbol data or information from the scanner in blue You can also right click in the terminal screen to bring up a handy option box 8 2 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 8 Terminal Mode Find Function The Find box allows you to enter text strings to be searched for in the terminal window For example a series of symbols have been scanned into the terminal view and you want to determine if a particular symbol starting with ABC has been read 1 Type ABC into the Find box ation Terminal Utilities P E Find asc 2 Press the return key The first instance of ABC will be high lighted in the terminal window 3 Press the F3 key to search again for the next instance of ABC 4 Press Shift F3 to search for the previous instance of ABC x i J 3 e Q MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 8 3 Macros Macros Macros can be stored in a macro selection bar edited in a separate window and exe cuted by clicking on the macro name Default Macros Add Macro QuadrusEZ 1 Z Click on Next Click on any arrow to Add Row to see Default or Edit macros the next row When you default macros the of macros entire macros set is restored
121. nal Edge Serial Data or Serial Data amp Edge enabled a timeout ends the read cycle and symbol data or a noread mes sage is sent to the host With External Level enabled the read cycle does not end until the fall ing edge trigger or a timeout occurs The next read cycle does not begin until the next rising edge trigger MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Read Cycle New Trigger Usage Definition New Trigger is an effective way to end a read cycle when objects move past the scanner at irregular intervals not timing dependent New Trigger ends the current read cycle and initiates a new one when a new trigger occurs New Trigger refers only to a rising edge trigger With either External Edge Serial or Serial or Edge enabled an edge or serial trigger ends a read cycle and initiates the next read cycle In the case of External Level a falling edge trigger ends the read cycle but the next read cycle does not begin until the occurrence of the next rising edge trigger See Figure 4 1 on page 4 7 and Figure 4 2 on page 4 8 Note When New Trigger is enabled and if not in External Level mode Laser On Off will have no effect When noreads occur the laser will remain on Timeout or New Trigger Usage Definition Read Cycle Timeout Used in applications that require an alternative way to end the read cycle For example if an assembly line should stop completely or the intervals between objects are hi
122. nal Window Functions 8 5 Test 2 2 Test for Read Rate 1 8 Tilt 1 7 Timeout 4 12 Timeout or New Trigger 4 13 Transition Counter 4 17 A 15 A 16 Transparent Mode 3 11 Trigger Counter 9 8 Trigger Counter Reset 9 8 Trigger Filter Duration 4 10 Trigger Mode 4 5 Trigger State 4 10 U UL 1 x UPC Status 5 12 UPC EAN 5 12 User Defined Multidrop 3 8 User Defined Point to Point 3 6 Utilities by Serial Command 9 3 Utility Serial Commands summary 9 3 vV View 2 5 WwW Warning Summary 1 xi Warranty Statement 1 iii When to Output Symbol Data 6 4 Wild Card Character Matchcode 7 6 Windows 1 4 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual l 5 Index l 6 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual
123. nd the Show Scanner Status command lt gt The status of a specific serial command can be requested by entering the command fol lowed by a question mark es Q 2 lt Entering Special Characters in Serial Commands To enter control characters within a serial command hold down the control key while typing the desired character Entering Special Characters in Embedded Menus Control Characters Control characters entered on the command line are displayed in the menu as mne monic characters such as lt CR gt lt LF gt lt NUL gt lt NUL gt Press SP the space bar once then enter the control character by holding down the control key and simultaneously pressing the desired character For example to define a line feed press SP then Control and J simultaneously It is displayed as J on the command line and as lt LF gt in the menu when the screen is refreshed To Define a Carriage Return as a Character Press SP then CR It is displayed as M on the command line and as lt CR gt in the menu when the screen is refreshed To Define a Space as a Character Press SP twice It is displayed as a blank space in the menu when the screen is refreshed While it appears that nothing has been assigned the hex value 20 will be sent during data transmission To Select NUL as the Character Press SP then a O zero It is displayed as lt NUL gt in the menu when the screen is refreshed A 14 MS 710 Scanner Use
124. nus are accessed from a terminal window with a lt D gt command About ESP ESP is composed of two basic modes Setup Mode and App Mode applications The icons shown here are used to move between these modes and are located in the upper left corner of App Mode Setup Mode the ESP window In the App Mode click the Configuration icon to bring up the configuration views for Read Cycle Symbolo a gies I O Matchcode and Diagnostics ac Note Throughout ESP the term reader applies to both readers Configuration and scanners For more information see Using ESP in chapter 2 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual ix Approvals This equipment is in compliance or approved by the following organizations e UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc e cUL UL mark of Canada e FCC Federal Communication Commission e CE Compliant e BSMI Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection e Based on the assessment of IEC 60825 1 3rd Edition 2014 the MS 710 does not exceed the AEL of a Class 1 laser product Safety Labels These Class II labels are located on the MS 710 scanner MANUFACTURED LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED AVOID EXPOSURE FROM THIS APERTURE SERI AL NUMBER MODEL GED ROY We RD RUY W CAUTION LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM aa VA dlto W r PRODUCT CONFORMS TO USA DHHS 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J com Back Side x MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Warning and Caution Summary
125. o a remote display or to other scanners that can display or transfer data Aux Port Connections j 2 fe 3 3 Z 9 fa D As with the host port parameters the auxiliary terminal s settings baud rate parity stop bits and data bits must be identical with those of the auxiliary device Baud Rate Aux Port Usage Can be used to transfer data faster or match an auxiliary device Definition The rate at which the scanner and host transfer data back and forth Serial Cmd lt Kyaux port mode baud rate parity stop bits data bits daisy chain ID status daisy chain ID gt Default 9600 Options 0 600 3 4800 6 38 4K 1 1200 4 9600 7 76 8K 2 2400 5 19 2K 8 300 a Not available in ESP Parity Aux Port Usage Only changed if necessary to match host setting Definition An error detection routine in which one data bit in each character is set to 1 or O so that the total number of 1 bits in the data field is even or odd Default Even Options lt Kyaux port mode baud rate parity stop bits data bits daisy chain ID status daisy chain ID gt Serial Cmd 0 None 1 Even 2 Odd MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 3 9 o f O G 5 T e RS 232 Auxiliary Port Stop Bits Aux Port Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Only changed if necessary to match host setting Allows the user to select the last one or two bits in each
126. o check read rates determine read rates or perform miscellaneous operations on scanner hardware Serial utility commands are not prefaced with a K nor do they require an initialization command lt A gt and lt Z gt They can be entered from within any terminal program or from within ESP in the Terminal window Note The characters NULL lt gt and can only be entered through embedded menus not through ESP or serial commands MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Utilities by ESP Menu Utilities by ESP Menu Read Rate Counters Device Control Master Database Utilities Click this button to Decodes sec Stat bring up the Utilities menu Percent EP Clear Output 9 2 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 9 Utilities Utilities by Serial Command Table 9 1 Summary of Utility Serial Commands Command Type Command Name Read Rate lt Cp gt Enter Single Symbol Percent Rate Test lt C gt Enter Single Symbol Decode Rate Test lt Cm gt Enter Multisymbol Percentage Rate Test lt Cs gt Enter Multisymbol Decode Rate Test lt Ce gt Extended Read Rate lt jJ gt Exit Decode Rate and Percent Rate Test Counters lt T gt Trigger Counter lt U gt Trigger Counter Reset lt V gt Good Read Match Counter lt W gt Good Read Match Counter Reset lt N gt Noread Counter lt O gt Noread
127. ol length status fixed symbol length EAN 128 Code 128 status output format application record separator status application record separator character application record brackets application record padding gt lt Krstatus check digit status check digit output symbol length 1 sym Interleaved 2 of 5 bol length 2 gt lt Kqstatus start amp stop match status start amp stop output status large Codabar intercharacter gap fixed symbol length status fixed symbol length check digit type check digit output gt lt KsUPC EAN status UPC status supplementals status separator sta UPC EAN tus separator character gt o 2 O 2 gt ite PDF417 lt Kstatus fixed symbol length status fixed symbol length gt Narrow Margins Symbology Identifier lt Konarrow margins symbology identifier status gt Background Color lt Kxbackground color gt 5 2 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 5 Symbologies 1D Symbologies Code 39 Usage Definition Code 39 is considered the standard for non retail symbology An alphanumeric symbol with unique start stop patterns composed of 9 black and white elements per character of which 3 are wide Code 39 Status Serial Cmd Default Options lt Kpstatus check digit status check digit output status large intercharac ter gap fixed symbol length status fixed symbol length full ASCII set gt Enabled Note This is the only symbol
128. ols 1 Set Triggering Mode to External or Serial see Trigger on page 4 5 2 Set Matchcode Type to an option that fits your application see Matchcode Type on page 7 4 3 Define the output you want with your matchcode setup a Data output Symbol Data Output on page 6 3 b Discrete output see Chapter 6 Output 1 Parameters Output 1 Param eters on page 6 16 4 Enter master symbol data in one of the following ways a Use ESP to type in master symbol data directly into the Utilities menu b Send a lt G gt command to scan next symbol in as the master symbol it D mp O Sy O fe 2 o Enable the New Master Pin command and activate a discrete input to store the next symbol scanned as the master symbol see New Master Pin on page 7 9 Other Master Symbol Serial Commands Sending lt gt will return the current master Sending lt gt will delete the current master symbol See also Master Symbol on page 9 11 for more information details on using ESP for entering requesting and deleting master symbols MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 7 3 7 Matchcode Matchcode Type Matchcode Type Note If Matchcode is set to Wild Card or Sequential Number of Symbols will default back to 1 if set to any number greater than 1 Definition Allows the user to choose the way that master symbols will be com pared with subsequently scanned symbols Note First set Triggering
129. ommands are not accessible by embedded menus Request Master Symbol Data Definition ESP Serial Cmd 9 12 Returns the current master symbol data 1 Click the Utilities button and the Master Symbol tab 2 Click Receive to see the current master symbol Read Flats Coundes Device Cortral Master Symbol Firar M Matchoode Type Receive Fead Syenbeod s barber Send Delete Hse Symbol Send and byre Maste Sprbal Mitican 2456733 Send lt gt to request the current master symbol MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 9 Utilities Delete Master Symbol Data Definition This command will delete the current master symbol data ESP 1 Click the Utilities button 2 Click the Master Symbol tab and double click the symbol number you want to delete 3 Click Delete Master Symbol button to delete the master symbol in both ESP and the scanner Delete Master Symbol Serial Cmd Send lt gt to delete the master symbol MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 9 13 Firmware Firmware s3s7mo33 O fse Firmware Verification Part Number You can send a request for scanner s current firmware part numbers By ESP 1 From the Utilities menu you can access Firmware Verification from the Firm ware tab 2 Select the firmware code you want to check and click Request Part No to see the associated part number App Code v By Serial Command Upon sending lt gt
130. on Chapter 5 Symbologies Code 128 is a smaller symbology useful in applications with tight spots and high security needs A very dense alphanumeric symbology It encodes all 128 ASCII charac ters it is continuous has variable length and uses multiple element widths measured edge to edge Code 128 Status Serial Cmd Default Options lt Ktstatus fixed symbol length status fixed symbol length EAN 128 status out put format application record separator status application record separator character application record brackets application record padding gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Fixed Symbol Length Status Code 128 Definition Serial Cmd Default Options When enabled the scanner will check the symbol length against the sym bol length field When disabled any length would be considered a valid symbol lt Ktstatus fixed symbol length status fixed symbol length EAN 128 sta tus output format application record separator status application record separa tor character application record brackets application record padding gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled T i lt 3 oy fo 2 D o MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 5 5 1D Symbologies Symbol Length Code 128 Usage Fixed 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 scanne
131. ons stores the highest value of the sam ples and adjusts the AGC accordingly at the end of the scan Continuous Usage Continuous is the default and the preferred mode for sampling analog signal amplitude Definition Samples AGC throughout the scan at the rate averages the sample val ues and adjusts the AGC value at the end of the scan Symbol Detect Status Usage Serial Cmd Options 4 16 Used for both AGC and symbol detection routines see also No Object Message on page 5 10 lt KHsymbol detect status transition counter reflectance threshold gt 0 Disabled 1 Enabled MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Read Cycle Transition Counter Usage Can be useful in certain application where extraneous objects in the field of view might require a higher threshold Definition Determines the number of bar space transitions that are sampled before AGC can be resolved Serial Cmd lt KHsymbol detect status transition counter reflectance threshold gt Default 14 Options 3 to 255 Reflectance Threshold Note Reflectance Threshold applies only to those MS 710 models that include an MS Sensor See MS Sensor on page A 24 Definition The number is derived by testing the reflectivity of empty space Usage Allows you to set the reflectance threshold the level at which an object is detected Serial Cmd lt KHsymbol detect status transition counter reflectance threshold gt rs Default
132. owever 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 End of Read Cycle setting a timeout or new trigger occurs R 3 In ia 1 Object _ detector k i EE bj ri k a lope E 45 itiate Read Cycle Object 1 moving in front of the detector beam causes a change in the trigger state initiating the read cycle Initiate Second Read Cycle Object 2 moving in front of the detector beam causes another change in the trigger state This signal initiates a new read cycle and ends the previous read cycle unless Timeout is enabled and a good read or tim eout has not occurred Associated waveforms assume External Trigger State is set to Active Closed Serial Cmd lt Kg3 gt Figure 4 2 Trigger Edge Important Level and Edge apply to the active logic state Active Open or Active Closed that exists while the object is in a read cycle between the rising edge and fall ing edge Rising edge is the trigger signal associated with the appearance of an object Falling edge is the trigger signal associated with the subsequent disappearance of the object 4 8 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Read Cycle Serial Data Usage Serial Data is effective in a highly controlled environment where the host knows precisely when the object is in the scan zone It is also useful in determining if a norea
133. ple SH 1 inch Figure A 6 Ladder SS 10 inches per second SR 500 scans per second 4 x 500 3 47 complete scans ND Number of Decodes is the number of decodes that a given symbol can be expected to achieve in a given application SH Symbol Height is a measurement of the height of individual bars SS Symbol Speed is the distance per second that a symbol moves through the scan DR Decode Rate is the number of scans per second that a given symbol receives 1 The 3 component in the formula is included to allow for AGC acquisition an incomplete first scan and an incomplete last scan This applies only if the number inside the parentheses equals 4 or more If the number equals 3 then only subtract 2 to derive 1 good scan A 24 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Single Scan Line Picket Fence Calculation Appendices For single scan line picket fence scanning use the following formula SW SL DR F ss 3 ND Example LL 2 inch including quiet zones LS 10 inches per second SW 8 inches SR 500 scans per second E3 x 500 3 297 complete scans Angled Picket Fence Calculation The number of complete scans for angled picket fence is calculated the same as that for picket fence with the exception that the scan width is shortened in proportion to scan tilt MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Direction of label travel _ _ _ Scan Line gt x 5
134. put is performed on each separate symbol For example if Start Position is set to 3 and Partial Length is set to 5 the following symbols are transmitted as follows 1234567890 as 34567 1234 as 34 123456789 abcde as 34567 cde two symbols with separator 12 as blank When enabled allows you to pre select portions of symbols to be transmit ted by the scanner Partial Output Status Serial Cmd Default Options lt KYstatus start postion length gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Start Position Partial Output Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Allows you to determine the first character from the beginning of a sym bol to transmit lt KYstatus start postion length gt 1 1 to 63 Length Partial Output Definition Serial Cmd Default Options 6 12 Allows you to determine the number of characters to be transmitted lt KYstatus start postion length gt 63 1 to 63 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Serial Verification Usage Definition Chapter 6 I O Parameters These commands are useful in removing any doubt about the scanner s acceptance and response to host configuration commands For example if the current preamble is SOM and lt Kd1 START gt is entered the scanner will echo back lt Kd1 SOM gt since the attempted entry START exceeds the four character limit for that command There fore it is rejected and the existing SOM messa
135. r s Manual Appendices Appendix F MS Sensor Note The MS Sensor is an optional FIS feature The MS Sensor is a patented specular sensor that interprets reflected light from the laser beam Once adjusted to your environment it indicates why the scanner might fail to decode a symbol within the triggered read cycle and outputs the appropriate mes sage to you The following three conditions are possible e the object s symbol is defective you receive a bad bar code message e there is no bar code on the object you receive a no bar code message e there is no object you receive a no object message To properly configure the MS Sensor you must first enter the extended decode rate test to view the readouts for reflectance REF and transitions TRANS the number of sym bol bar and space transitions These readouts are the basis for configuring Reflectance Threshold and Transition Counter which affect the MS Sensor s operation gt x 5 x Note Prior to beginning the extended decode rate test make sure that the lighting conditions are equivalent to what they will be during normal operations and that the sensor s field of view is clear of all objects that are not to be sensed a To begin the extended decode rate test enter lt Ce gt The extended decode rate test also displays decode rate and symbol data if any exists as well as reflectance and transition readings Symbol Informa ee m Reflectance
136. r mode must be enabled for External Trigger to take effect Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options 4 10 Users can select the trigger state that will operate with their systems If using the Microscan object detector use Positive When enabled for Positive the triggering device imposes a current to activate the read cycle When enabled for Negative the triggering device interrupts the current to activate the read cycle lt Kjexternal trigger state gt Positive 0 Negative 1 Positive MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Read Cycle Serial Trigger Usage Definition Useful in applications where a read cycle needs to be initiated and or ended by user defined serial characters An on line host command composed of a single ASCII host serial trigger character that initiates or ends the read cycle Serial Trigger Character Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Useful in applications where a single serial character enclosed in angle brackets initiates the read cycle A trigger character is one that starts the read cycle is enclosed by delim iters lt gt and can only be sent when the trigger mode is set to Serial Data or Serial Data amp Edge lt Kiserial trigger character gt GS corresponds to displayed in the embedded menu Any single ASCII character including control characters except NUL OOH an existing host command character or an on line protocol char
137. r the following decodes 1 Master Symbol Decoded Symbol Master After Decode Action 001 001 002 Sequenced on match 002 abc 003 Sequenced on mismatch 003 def 004 Sequenced on mismatch 004 005 006 Sequence skipped 006 ghi 007 Sequenced on mismatch 007 007 008 Sequenced on match As an example of Sequence On Mismatch Disabled consider the following decodes Master Symbol Decoded Symbol Master After Decode Action 001 001 002 Sequenced on match Sequenced because of 002 abc 003 previous match 003 def 003 Not sequenced 003 003 004 Sequenced on match 004 005 006 Sequence skipped 006 006 007 Sequenced on match You can access Master Symbol Database operations from the Utilities menu 1 In both tables when the expected number is missed by only 1 the sequence skips over the next number in order to resume the sequence 7 8 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 7 Matchcode New Master Pin Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Some applications require the line worker to change the master symbol This can be done by installing a switch at the location of the scanner It is very common to have a keyed switch so that accidental switching does not occur After New Master Pin is enabled a pulse can be received on the new master pin which will cause the scanner to record the next decoded sym bol symbol s as the new master symbol s J It is important to note that the enabling New Master
138. r will recognize this does not include start and stop and check digit characters The scanner ignores any symbol not having the specified length Serial Cmd lt Ktstatus fixed symbol length status fixed symbol length EAN 128 sta tus output format application record separator status application record separa tor character application record brackets application record padding gt Default 10 Options 1 to 64 Note Fixed Symbol Length Status must be enabled for Symbol Length to take effect If Enabled the scanner can read symbols with or without a function 1 character in the first position Note The reply from a lt Kt gt request may appear to have an extra field e g lt Kt gt lt Kt 6 16 6 6 0 6 gt However the third comma in from the right is actually the application record separator character in the default setting When set to Standard EAN 128 application identifiers and data fields are sent but none of the formatting separators parentheses padding will be included Application Record A variation of EAN 128 that allows the user to define separators between data fields enclose application identifiers in parentheses and enable padding zeros for variable length fields o ig aD 2 O 2 gt ih ite 5 6 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 5 Symbologies Interleaved 2 of 5 Usage Definition It is has been popular because it is the most dense symbology for print in
139. racter data fields and an initializing command as follows lt Kparameterdata data etc gt lt initializing command gt An initializing command lt A gt or lt Z gt may follow the command A lt Z gt initializes the scanner s memory and saves for power on an lt A gt initializes the scanner s memory but does not save for power on For example to enable UPC and save the change for power on send lt K1 gt lt Z gt To change Baud Rate and reset without saving changes for power on send lt Ka3 gt lt A gt Note Allow a 1 second delay after sending the lt A gt command before resuming com munications Serial Configuration Command Conventions All data fields except the last must be followed by a comma without a space The following characters cannot be used lt gt NUL e All fields preceding a modified field must be included e If there is no change in preceding fields then commas alone can be entered in these fields For example if only the last field in the following command is chang ing lt Ka4 1 0 0 gt can be entered as lt Ka 0 gt All fields following a modified field can be omitted For example to change Baud Rate send lt Ka3 gt MS 710 Scanner User s Manual A 13 Concatenating Configuration Commands Commands can be concatenated added together in a single string or data block Serial Command Status Request To ensure that any command was received and accepted you can se
140. rates If your application allows shortening the length of a picket fence symbol means the sym bol will be in the read range longer and hence receive a greater number of scans Increasing the height of a ladder symbol means it will receive more scans Changing symbol density and or symbol ratio is another way ranges decode rates can be altered Gain This adjustment typically made by qualified technicians is referenced in the Scanner Setup menu under Read Cycle See Scanner Setup on page 4 15 A 26 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Appendices Appendix K Operational Tips Do e Check inputs symbol speed length height etc to ensure the desired number of decodes per symbol For optimum decodes mount scanner so that your symbols pass through the center of the depth of field minimum maximum range You find the center by moving your symbol in and out during a read rate test e Avoid excessive tilt pitch and skew of the bar code symbol e Check the bar code symbol for readability by doing a decode rate test If there is any question about the symbol s readability contact your Microscan representative at helpdesk microscan com After changing any parameter that might affect decode rate repeat decode rate test e Clean the scanner window with a clean dry Q tip or cotton cloth on a regular basis gt x 5 x Do Not e Aim the scanner into direct light or sunlight e Aim the scanner into
141. re hand presented In Continuous Read 1 Output the scanner self triggers whenever it decodes a new bar code symbol or a timeout occurs If End Of Read Cycle is set to Timeout and the symbol doesn t change the scanner will repeat the output at the end of each timeout period For example if Timeout is set to one second the scanner sends the symbol data immediately and repeats the output at intervals of one second for as long as the symbol continues to be scanned If End Of Read Cycle is set to New Trigger the scanner will send the current symbol data immediately but send it only once A new symbol appearing in the scanner s range will be read and sent immediately pro vided it is not identical to the previous symbol read lt Kg1 gt Caution In automated environments Continuous Read 1 Output is not recom mended because there is no one to verify that a symbol was missed Note If Trigger is set to Continuous Read 1 Output Number of Symbols will default back to 1 if set to any number greater than 1 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Read Cycle External Trigger Level Usage This mode is effective in an application where the speeds of the convey ing apparatus are variable and the time the scanner spends scanning each object is not predictable It also allows the user to determine if a noread has occurred Definition External Trigger Level allows the read cycle active state to begin when a trigger change of st
142. ry Embedded Memory Onboard memory device such as EPROM or flash End of Read Cycle The time or condition at which the scanner stops expecting symbol information to decode Edge Allows a read cycle to be initiated by a trigger signal from an object detector when it detects the appearance of an object rising edge The read cycle ends with a good read a timeout or a new trigger ESP Easy Setup Program A portable proprietary Windows NT based program devel oped by Microscan Systems Inc Falling Edge A change of state to inactive associated with a level trigger in which the scanner stops searching for symbols See Rising Edge Fixed Code Length Increases data integrity by ensuring that only one symbol length will be accepted Flash Memory Memory that can be changed by downloading new code and recalled on power on Focal Length The distance measured from the scanner to the center of the depth of field or focal point Focus The point at which the tip of the scan beam is at its narrowest Full Duplex Auxiliary port data is sent directly to the host but not displayed on the auxiliary port screen Gain Optimal signal strength Good Match The event occurring when a scanned symbol matches the master symbol information that is stored in the memory of the device Good Read A decode The successful scanning and decoding of the information encoded in a symbol Half Duplex Auxiliary port data is sent directly to the hos
143. s ESP so the user can get a sense of its capabilities and test bar code symbol samples Detailed setup information for installing the scanner into the actual application can be obtained in the subsequent chapters ESP is Microscan s proprietary Easy Setup Pro gram a Windows based graphic user interface that resides on the user s host com puter and allows the user to fully configure test and operate Microscan s 1D and 2D symbology readers As an alternative to ESP you can setup the scanner by sending serial commands or by using the scanner s embedded menus MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 1 1 Step 1 Hardware Required Refer to figure 1 1 Item Part Number Description 1 FIS 0710 XXXX MS scanner A host computer Cable Communication DB 25 Plug to DB 9 Socket 6 foot IB 105 interface Box 61 300026 01 97 100002 01 120V 97 100002 02 240V 99 4400021 03 Optional object detector a With either a terminal communications program or Microscan s ESP which runs under Windows operating system Windows 95 or higher including Windows NT and Windows XT b If using another host cable make certain it does not have RTS CTS connected to the host Power supply ao au A WIN _LALELASS Ewe TT TASS SS SSS SSSA L TER SBR A R T Ak TRA TE T L T Figure 1 1 MS 710 Hardware Configuration Caut
144. sal Product Code is a fixed length numeric continuous sym bology UPC can have two or five digit supplemental symbol data follow ing the normal symbol The U P C Version A U P C 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 When enabled the scanner will read UPC version A and UPC version E only UPC EAN Status Serial Cmd lt KsUPC EAN status EAN status supplementals status separator sta tus separator character gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled EAN Status Usage EAN is the European version of the UPC symbology and is used in Euro pean market applications Note UPC EAN must be enabled for EAN to take effect Definition EAN is a subset of UPC When enabled the scanner will read UPC version A UPC version E EAN 13 and EAN 8 It also appends a leading zero to UPC version A symbol information and transmits 13 digits If transmitting 13 digits when reading UPC version A symbols is not desired disable UPC EAN Note The extra character identifies the country of origin Serial Cmd lt KsUPC EAN status EAN status supplementals status separator status separator character gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled 5 12 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 5 Symbologies Supplementals Status UPC
145. t and displayed on the auxil iary port screen Host A computer PLC or other device that is used to execute commands and process data and discrete signals Host Port The pins or connections on a scanner or other device that physically connect with a host and using the RS 232 RS 422 or RS 485 standards pass data and serial commands from one device to another Initialize Implement serial configuration commands into the scanner s active memory Input A channel or communications line Decoded data or a discrete signal that is received by a device See Output gt x 5 c x MS 710 Scanner User s Manual A 35 Appendix I ntercharacter Delay The time interval in milliseconds between individual characters transmitted from the scanner to the host Intercharacter Gap The extra space between the last element of one character and the first element of the adjacent character of a specific bar code symbol Ladder Symbol Orientation A bar code symbol in which the bars are parallel to the symbol s direction of travel Large I ntercharacter Gap Allows the scanner to read symbols with gaps between symbol characters that exceed three times 3x the narrow element width Laser On Off When enabled the laser is ON only during the read cycle provided the scanner is enabled for a Serial or External trigger LED Light emitting diode Level The condition in which a read cycle initiated by a trigger signal from an
146. t number manufac turing date and lot code info but the user is only interested in the part number information Match Start Position can be set to only sort on the part number and ignore the rest of the characters Match Start Position determines the portions of symbols that will be matched by defining the first character in the symbol from left to right that will be compared with those of the master symbol when Matchcode Type is set to Enabled or Sequential For example if Match Start Position is set to 3 the first 2 characters read in the symbol will be ignored and only the 3rd and subsequent char acters to the right will be compared up to the number of characters specified by Match Length lt Knmatchcode type sequential matching match start position match length wild card sequence on noread sequence on mismatch gt 0 0 to 31 Note Match Start Position must be set to 1 or greater to enable this feature A O zero setting will disable this feature MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 7 5 7 Matchcode Match Length Match Length Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options For example if Match Length is set to 6 in a 10 character symbol and Match Start Position is set for 2 only the 2nd through 7th characters from left to right will be compared Defines the length of the character string that will be compared with that of the master symbol when Match Start Position is set to 1 or greater When Mat
147. ta When set to Match the scanner transmits symbol data whenever a sym bol data matches a master symbol However if Matchcode Type is set to Disabled it transmits on any good read Note A noread can still be transmitted if Enabled Mismatch is typically used as a flag within the host system to prevent an item from being routed in the wrong container With Mismatch enabled the scanner transmits symbol data whenever the symbol data information does NOT match the master symbol Note A noread can still be transmitted if enabled MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 6 3 N i o E i A l e Symbol Data Output Good Read Usage Definition Good Read is used when an application requires all symbol data to be transmitted It s typically used in tracking applications in which each object is uniquely identified With Good Read enabled the scanner transmits symbol data on any good read regardless of Matchcode Type setting Note A noread can still be transmitted if enabled When to Output Symbol Data Definition This command allows the user to choose when symbol data can be sent to the host Serial Cmd lt KlIsymbol data output mode when to output gt Default As Soon As Possible Options 0 As Soon As Possible 1 End of Read Cycle As Soon As Possible Usage As Soon As Possible is useful in applications in which symbol data needs to be moved quickly to the host typically when
148. ter symbol will increment by one if either a match or a noread occurs If both Sequence On Noread and Sequence On Mismatch are enabled the master symbol will increment in every event match mismatch or noread In the special case where the expected number is missed by only 1 the sequence skips over the next number in order to resume the sequence For example a 002 is expected but a 003 is read The next master symbol will be 004 See the tables under Sequence On Mismatch on page 7 8 for examples of this it D mp O Sy O fe 2 o MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 7 7 Sequence On Mismatch Sequence On Mismatch Note Matchcode must be set to Sequential for this command to function Usage Enable this parameter if every trigger event should have a decode and more than one consecutive mismatch may occur Disable this parameter if every trigger event should have a decode but no more than one consecutive mismatch may occur Definition When set to Enabled the master symbol sequences on every decode match or mismatch When set to Disabled the master symbol will not sequence whenever consecutive mismatches occur e Serial Cmd lt Knmatchcode type sequential matching match start position TT match length wild card sequence on noread sequence on mismatch gt T Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled N As an example of Sequence On Mismatch Enabled conside
149. the ASCII table can be assigned as the address character The character chosen is used as the poll character and the subsequent ASCII character becomes the select character For example if a B 02 hex is selected as the address C 03 hex becomes the select address that the host will use in sending host select commands Definitions of commands in User Defined and User Defined Multidrop must be dupli cated in host applications to enable poll and select sequences to execute correctly dur ing transmission Note Typically parameters in User Defined Multidrop are defined by first enabling Multidrop then enabling User Defined Multidrop This pre loads multidrop charac ters into the parameters Then changes are made to individual characters to match the host or other requirements MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 3 Communications RS 232 Auxiliary Port Note The aux port cannot be used when the host port is set to RS 422 or Multidrop As with the host port parameters the auxiliary terminal s settings baud rate parity stop bits and data bits must be identical with those of the auxiliary device Usage These commands set the communication parameters with the auxiliary port which can be used to configure menus send data to the host dis play data transmissions originating from the host of the scanner and relay data from other scanners set in tandem daisy chained Definition An auxiliary port connects the scanner t
150. the configuration window and select Save to Reader Send No Save This will initialize all serial configuration changes that have been made in the current ESP session Note Allow a 1 second delay after sending the lt A gt command before resuming com munications Loss of Communications Making changes to communications with the host such as Baud Rate Parity Stop Bits LRC etc without corresponding changes in linked device s can result in the loss of menu access through If this should occur you should restore the scanner s defaults MS 710 Scanner User s Manual A 23 Appendix Appendix J Fonr ulas for Nurber of Decodes To ensure reliable scanning the scanner should apply a minimum of five scans to each symbol Use the formulas below to predict the number of decodes that your symbol will receive If the number of decodes you derive from one of these calculations is less than the min imum plug in the minimum number of decodes 5 and solve for another parameter that might be changed such as symbol speed or scans per second Note While the formulas given here solve for the predicted number of decodes you may also use the formulas to solve for other parameters that might be changed such as symbol speed symbol length etc Single Line Ladder Calculation For single scan line ladder scanning use the following for mula Direction of label travel lt gt ND ee x DR 3 ieee Scan Line SS Exam
151. the host is making decisions based on symbol data Definition Enabling As Soon As Possible causes symbol data to be sent to the host immediately after a symbol has been successfully decoded Note More than one decode might in fact be required to qualify as a good decode depending on how Decodes Before Output is set MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 6 I O Parameters End of Read Cycle Note See End of Read Cycle on page 4 12 for options to end the read cycle Usage Definition End of Read Cycle is useful in timing based systems in which the host is not ready to accept data at the time it is decoded Enabling End of Read Cycle means that symbol data does not get sent to the host until the read cycle ends with a timeout or new trigger Start of read cycle End of read cycle Read cycle Duration Host activates trigger This is when host expects output Figure 6 1 Read Cycle MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 6 5 P lt U iy i 3 D o Data Output Message Flow V i vE Data Output Message Flow S The following flow chart explains the logic paths taken for Noread Bad Symbol No A Symbol and No Object outputs l Ce Notes Start of When Symbol Detect is enabled the scanner will test for a Read Cycle minimum number of bar and space transitions as set in Transition Counter Threshold If that minimum thresh old is met
152. the host serial port is not connected in ESP you T Setora Hiulkirop Concerinstor hed will see the following popup message ESP is not currently connected to the multidrop concen serene ex Ej trator Do you wish to establish a connection now 3 Click Yes You will see a Serial Communication Parameters dialog as shown Notice that the Force Connection option is checked Do not change this 4 Select the concentrator s host port communications Sool Commun ahon Pinamelerc settings When you click Connect you will be connecting to Cora Pont kmn your concentrator which can then relay commands to the scanner whose address was set in the Multidrop BmxiRaia zene Settings dialog Dais Bis caer E 5 Click Connect Sopii Dm 6 You should see the CONNECTED message in green at oe m E the bottom of the window along with the scanner s Multidrop address r emm ESE trop 01 dcbvamcad i 7 Click Retrieve Scanner Settings to upload scanner s Favs Coreoies F configuration If upload fails return to the Serial Communication Parameters dialog and make the corrections 8 Follow the same procedure for connecting other scanners to your multidrop network Note For more information see your scanner user s manual or Microscan s MS 5000 Multidrop Concentrator User s Manual 83 005000 A 30 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Polling Sequence Appendices Data that is transmitted to the host symbol
153. the moving beam is being projected from a spinning mirror Definition Allows the user to set the number of scans per second by controlling the spinning mirror motor speed Serial Cmd lt KEscan speed gt Default 40 x 10 400 scans per second Options 30 to 55 x 10 scans per second MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 4 15 4 Read Cycle Scanner Setup Automatic Gain Control AGC Important AGC settings apply to both AGC gain control and symbol detection AGC Sampling Mode Usage AGC Sampling allows you to specify how automatic gain control sam pling will be done Definition AGC is the acronym for Automatic Gain Control AGC increases the depth of field by attempting to maintain signal strength at a constant level regardless of the range of the bar code symbol Serial Cmd lt KDgain AGC sampling gt Default Continuous Options 0 Disabled 1 Leading Edge 2 Continuous Disabled Definition When AGC Sampling is set to Disabled gain levels can only be manu ally controlled by the Gain command Usage Disabled is not recommended but can be useful in certain applications in which symbols do not require a large depth of field Leading Edge Usage Leading Edge is rarely used but in some cases can improve scan rates when symbols are skewed and the leading edge of a symbol is difficult to locate Definition Finds the leading edge of a symbol by looking for a 40uS quiet zone fol lowed by the number of transiti
154. the scanner By ESP There is no equivalent ESP command User Saved Microscan Settings Defaults Restore Microscan Defaults to Active Memory e Restores Microscan defaults to active memory lt Ad gt Initialize e Initializes serial configuration commands in active memory and resets counters to zero e Does not save settings for power on Active Memory By Serial Command Send lt Ad gt command to the scanner ee pta a ettings Defaults By ESP Right click in the configuration window and select Default all ESP Settings 1 See your Microscan sales representative to access the latest application codes A 20 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Appendices Restore Microscan Defaults to Active Memory and for Power on Caution Defaulting the scanner to Microscan D default settings will overwrite user saved settings lt Zd gt Initialize 5 F l D e Restores Microscan defaults to memory z e Restores Microscan defaults to user saved set Active F tings for power on Memory e Initializes serial configuration commands in User Saved Microscan active memory and resets counters to zero Settings lt Defaults By Serial Command Send lt Zd gt command to the scanner By ESP 1 Right click in the configuration window and select Default all ESP Settings 2 Right click and select Save to Reader and Send and Save By Hardware
155. ther than the default comma and you wish to re define the separator as a comma use ESP as shown below or the embedded menu comma Any available ASCII character except lt gt NUL MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Read Cycle Trigger Trigger Mode Note This command does not need to be followed by an lt A gt command Definition The type of trigger event that will initiate the read cycle Serial Cmd lt Kgtrigger mode trigger filter duration gt Default Continuous Read Options 0 Continuous Read 3 External Edge 1 Continuous Read 1 Output 4 Serial Data 2 External Level 5 Serial Data amp Edge Continuous Read Usage Continuous Read is useful in testing bar code symbol readability or scanner functions It is not recommended for normal operations Definition In Continuous Read trigger input options are disabled the scanner is always in the read cycle and it will attempt to decode and transmit every scan crossing a symbol When To Output and Noread options have no affect on Continuous Read Serial Cmd lt KgO gt i po D D a P lt la D MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 4 5 4 Read Cycle Trigger Continuous Read 1 Output Usage Definition Serial Cmd 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 a
156. tion Serial Cmd A scanner initiates a data transfer with an RTS request to send trans mission The host when ready responds with a CTS clear to send and the data is transmitted CTS and RTS signals are transmitted over two dedicated wires as defined in the RS 232 standard Used only with RS 232 Point to Point with RTS CTS request to send clear to send is a simple hardware handshaking protocol that allows a scanner to initiate data transfers to the host lt Kf1l gt If an XOFF has been received from the host data will not be sent to the host until the host sends an XON During the XOFF phase the host is free to carry on other chores and accept data from other devices Used only with RS 232 This option enables the host to send the XON and XOFF command as a single byte transmission command of start Q or stop S lt Kf2 gt j 2 fe 3 3 Z 9 fa D Point to Point with RTS CTS amp XON XOFF Usage Definition Serial Cmd Used only with RS 232 This option is a combination of Point to Point with RTS CTS and Point to Point with XON XOFF lt Kf3 gt Polling Mode D Usage Definition Serial Cmd When in Polling Mode D an address of 1 is automatically displayed on the configuration screen However during transmission a 1C hex poll address FS and a 1D hex select address GS are substituted for the 1 Like Point to Point Polling Mode D requires a dedicated
157. tor to the host can be up to 47 feet provided it does not include 5VDC input MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Appendix C Connectivity with the IB 105 The 1B 105 Microscan P N 99 420001 is a separately sold item that can be used to enhance the operation of the MS 710 See also Hardware Required on page 1 2 teal Q 2 lt Specifications of IB 105 Mechanical Length 4 5 in 114 3mm Width 3 in 76 2mm Height 1 5 in 38 1mm Internal Relay Uses the scanner s output 1 signal to drive a one watt internal relay that internally con nects pins 15 and 17 of the host connector and pins 2 and 6 on the trigger connector The normally open relay contacts are closed when output 1 is high 5 1 Trigger 6 Connector 4 2 Default 3 1 Switch NEW TRIGGER MASTER Figure A 2 Front of IB 105 Environmental Operating Temperature 0 to 50 C Humidity 90 40 C maximum Electrical Supply Voltage Input Regulated 5VDC 20mA Maximum ripple 200mV p p with MS 710 5VDC 500mA Communications RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 3 1 Power Connector 5 4 oOo MODE POWER SWITCH RS 232 RS 485 422 Figure A 3 Back of IB 105 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Appendices IB 105 Connectors Scanner Connector A 15 pin connector provides connectivity to the scanner 25 pin host RS 232 Connector The 25 pin host connector symboled RS 232 on the bo
158. ts sc 2 2 52chh cisecetstseaannedeeeeisealtgescts diecnaksagechataaseioteeee a 6 3 Data Output Message FIOW eeceeseecceceeeeeeeeceaeeeeeeneeeeaeeseeeesieeeeeeeeaees 6 6 Nor ad Message aeiia aeee aa a aaraa aE EEEE aa EEE aa aiaa iiaiai 6 7 Bad Symbol Messages anaien aean a aaas aeaaeai aana 6 8 No Symbol Message z rinn a aeie Ee Rae oiia aa ia ieta Tis 6 9 No Object Message scenie enni ie nai Eain s 6 10 EE EEA E A T 6 11 Partial Outputs e eera eaa aaa AE TE A Ee aa aas 6 12 Serial Verification niinen wate aiid E cin iets 6 13 Laser OMOT Status r r fest as saensd sasavnemiadtagvasaieataneas 6 15 Output 1 Parameters 25 cient i ain siete ranean 6 16 Output 2 Parameter Shor inn ENE TAR 6 18 Chapter 7 Matchcode Matchcode by ESP Menu cecceesceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeteaeeeeeeeeeesieeeneeene 7 2 Matchcode by Serial Command ecceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeetteeeeeeene 7 2 Overview of Matchcode ccceeecceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeseaeesaeeesaeessaeteeeseaeeeaeees 7 3 Using Master SyMbols ccccecceseceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeneeseaeeeeeeaeeeaeeseeeeseeseeeeeaaes 7 3 Matchcode Types ninenin ite ie RAR Ea ee ae 7 4 Sequential Matching ccceescecseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseaeesaeeseaeeseeeeaeeeaeeeaeeeeeees 7 5 Match Start Position 2 0 du ine date a aaie ai 7 5 Match Length sivscesitiid ite a ae eRe ne Moet es 7 6 Wild Car eicccuct seen scien eth ees hi eter eee nein nei N A 7 6 Sequence On Noread escce
159. ts you append data in real time to a text file of your choice While in operation the text file cannot be opened You can select Pause to interrupt the capture flow or Stop to Change Fort Change Echo Font Disable Echo end the flow and open the file e Save Current Text saves all text in the ter minal window to a text file of your choice Change Background Color gt Default Settings MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 8 5 i Y a 3 e Q 2 Terminal Window Functions v 3 D 7 8 6 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter Utlites Chapter Contents Utilities by ESP Menu eecceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeseaeseeessaeeeaeeteeeeas 9 2 Utilities by Serial COMMANA 0 0 0 eeccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeseaeeeeeeeneeeneees 9 3 READ RAC PEPA E catwed sues E E E Songioweseecea vest 9 5 COU MCN S E asen ccezensacteesttexscarmicatenseen E osetia aes 9 7 Device Control ccccccccssssccccccssceeceesesseeeecescsseeeeeeecesseeeeeecesseeeeeeessseeeees 9 9 Master Symbol 0 ceccececeeeeeceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeaeeeeeeesaeeseaeseneeseaeeeeerenees 9 11 FUPIMWALE 1 cceceeeeeeseeeeessnsseeeaeaeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesesesseseseceneseaaaeaeaeaeeeeeeeeeeeeess 9 14 AUtodiSCriminatiOn ccccccececeeeesesseseesnnaeaeeeaeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseseeseeessesennaea 9 16 Utility commands are generally commands that are performed during scanner opera tions t
160. ttom mount Top mount e Code 49 software e Low density High density e PDF 417 e RS 232 RS 422 and RS 485 e Extended hold relay e Second relay for noread option e Photo finishing software e MS Sensor e MSI software e Long line software e Long symbol software e Plessy code e Pharmacode LED Indicators Table A 1 MS 710 Status Lights LED State Status PWR On Scanner has power RDY Green On Scanner is ready to read GD RD Green On Symbol is qualified as good a In menu status both green lights will flash on and off MS 710 Scanner User s A 3 Manual es Q 2 lt Read Ranges The table and graphs that follow show scan widths and read range minimum and maximums for several bar code densities Table A 1 Range Data Narow bar width Read Range High Density MaxinumScan Wath 005 127 nm 2 to 3 1 5 08 to 7 87 am 2 1 5 33 ay 0075 191 nm 2 to 4 5 08 to 10 2 cm 3 6 9 14 ar Low Density 0075 191 nm 2 5 to 5 5 6 35 to 14 0 am 4 10 2 a 010 254 nm 2 to 6 5 5 08 to 16 5 am 5 12 7 a 015 381 nm 2 to 7 5 5 08 to 19 0 a7 6 15 2 a 020 508 nrm 2 to 10 5 08 to 25 4 cm 7 17 8 a 0B0 762 nrm 2 to 10 5 08 to 25 4 cm 7 17 8 a 040 1 02 nm 2 to 10 5 08 to 25 4 cm 7 17 80 Right angle Down Scan Width
161. type enabled by default 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Digit Status Code 39 Serial Cmd Default Options lt Kpstatus check digit status check digit output large intercharacter gap fixed symbol length status fixed symbol length full ASCII set gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Digit Output Status Code 39 Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Check digit Output added to the symbol provides additional security When enabled the check digit character is read and compared along with the symbol data When disabled symbol data is sent without the check digit Note With Check Digit Output and an External or Serial trigger option enabled an invalid check digit calculation will cause a noread mes sage to be transmitted at the end of the read cycle lt Kpstatus check digit status check digit output large intercharacter gap fixed symbol length status fixed symbol length full ASCII set gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled if 1 lt 3 oy fo 2 D o MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 5 3 o Ag aD 2 O Q E gt ih ite 1D Symbologies Large Intercharacter Gap Code 39 Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Large I ntercharacter Gap is helpful for reading symbols that are printed out of specification Caution Do not use Large I ntercharacter Gap with Narrow Margins enabled since a large intercharacter gap over 3x could cause
162. ual 1 3 Step 3 Install ESP ESP is short for Easy Setup Program With your scanner connected to a host computer with Windows operating system you can use the ESP to configure and control the scanner 1 Insert your Microscan CD into your computer s CD drive 2 Launch Setup exe under ESP and follow the prompts If downloading from the web a Go to http www microscan com esp b Enter company information c Select ESP and download to your computer hard drive d Extract ESP WinZip files to a directory of your choice 3 Note where your ESP exe file is stored on your hard drive At the end of the install process copy a shortcut of the ESP icon to the desktop ESP F 4 Click the ESP icon to start the program 1 You can also access the scanner through its embedded menus See Embedded Menus on page A 19 1 4 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 1 Quick Start Step 4 Select Scanner Mode When you start the program the following menu will appear Note If you need to select another model later you can find it in the App Mode under Model on the menu bar 1 In the Model dialog box select your model If you do not want to make this selection every time you load ESP uncheck Show this window at Startup 2 Select the default name for example MS 710 1 or type in a file name of your choice and click OK 3 Click Yes when the connect to the scanner dialog appears ESP x 2 Would
163. us symbol types that can be read and decoded by the scanner Code 39 is enabled by default To enable all codes right click Autodiscrimination under Symbol Type in the Utilities menu and select Enable or send a lt P gt serial command to the scanner from the Terminal window 1 Note The characters NULL lt gt and can only be entered through embedded menus not through ESP or serial commands See www aimusa org standards for additional information about symbologies T i lt 3 oy fo 2 D o 1 If using an I 2 5 symbol verify that the number of characters in the symbol being scanned matches the symbol length enabled for the 2 5 symbology type default is 10 and 6 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 5 1 Symbologies by ESP Symbologies by ESP rm Symbologies ESP Values Click this button to bring up Er Symbologies the Symbologies menu H Code 39 Enabled Code 128 Disabled To open nested options Interleaved 2 of 5 Disabled single click the Codabar Disabled To change a setting Ea UPC EAN Daebed double click the i Narrow Margins Disabled setting and use your Symbology ID Disabled cursor to scroll through the options Symbologies by Serial Command Command Title Format Code 39 lt Kpstatus check digit status check digit output status large interchar acter gap fixed code length status fixed code length gt lt Ktstatus fixed symb
164. utput gt Noread Message lt Kkstatus message gt Bad Symbol Message lt KMstatus message gt No Symbol Message lt KNstatus message gt No Object Message lt KOstatus message gt Laser On Off Status lt KClaser on off status gt Beeper lt Kustatus volume gt Partial Output lt KYstatus start postion length gt Serial Verification lt KScommand echo status command beep status control hex output gt MATCHCODE Matchcode lt Knmatchcode type sequential matching match start position match length wild card character sequence on noread sequence on mis match gt New Master Pin lt Kzstatus gt a For MS 710s with MS Sensors A 12 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Appendices Appendix E Serial Command Foret Serial commands are of two types utility and configuration gt x 5 x Rules that apply to both utility and configuration commands e A less than lt and greater than gt characters enclose the commands e Commands and data are case sensitive That is characters must be entered as upper or lower case as specified Serial Utility Commands These are sent during operations and are not followed by a lt A gt or lt Z gt See Table 9 1 Summary of Utility Serial Commands on page 9 3 Serial Configuration K Commands These begin with a single K character followed by a single cha
165. with Connect View Help Connect the host s settings Disconnect When you select Connect you will need to manually select Configure Multidrop the communications settings from a popup dialog View View Help View tells you what view is current and allows you to quickly move Configuration to other views which are also accessed by clicking the icons on the Calibration toolbars Raster Terminal Utility VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 2 5 Making Changes in ESP Making Changes in ESP To change scanner settings or to access the utilities or terminal window click on the App Mode button oe App Mode To return to the Easy Setup Mode click on the Setup Mode button Setup Mode See the succeeding chapters and Appendices to see specific configuration command explanations for both ESP and serial commands To make changes to a configuration setting in the menu trees 1 Left click on the to expand tree Aead prie a Huomba 1 Tigga 3 Sena Tagger Erd of Aad Cycle 2 Double click on parame ter and click once in selec tion box to view options 3 Place your curser in the Read Cyce Timeout SEP Carre Hie Tigger selection box scroll down Acis Cammi to the setting you want to Captuss hlode impo m Mew Triggpti change and click once on Sii the setting 4 Left click again on the 5 Right click on the open screen and select open screen to complete Save to Scanner to implement th
166. x can also be used in certain configurations to route RS 422 485 RS 485 422 LAN Connector See Table A 6 on page A 10 for pinouts Power Connector Designed to accept the standard 5V Microscan power supply Chas sis ground must be properly connected for the IB 105 and scanner to pass all regulatory requirements FCC CE CISPER 22 Trigger Connector Connects to an object detector IB 105 Switches New Master Switch Used in match symbol operations to indicate that the next symbol will be read as the new master symbol Momentarily press the switch to activate it Default Switch Provides a convenient way to restore factory configuration settings to the scanner This switch is recessed to prevent accidentally defaults See Defaulting Saving Initializing on page A 20 Power Switch Accesses 5V power supply pin 3 of power connector Mode Switch IN or OUT according to configuration IB 105 Configuration Options Note See tables starting on page A 10 for B 105 pinouts and mode switch settings Because the IB 105 is a very flexible device used with more than one scanner model you need to verify cable type B 105 model and mode switch setting for your option Configuration Description z eE eai 1 RS 232 with RTS CTS or RS 485 2 RS 232 with RTS CTS or RS 422 3 RS 422 with Aux RS 232 or RS 232 4 RS 422 MS 710 to RS 232 5 RS 422 LAN to RS 232 converter j on OFF
167. y defaulting the ESP settings To default the scanner see Defaulting Saving Resetting on page A 21 for a more information VS 310 Scanner User s Manual 2 7 Send Receive Options VS 310 Scanner User s Manual Chapter Contrunications 3 Chapter Contents Communications by ESP ecceecceesceseeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeseeeesaeeseaeeeeeseaeeeaeetenees RS 232 422 Host POrt cccsccesscecseeceseeceeeeseneceeeeeaeeeneeseaaeeasessaeeteeeeneneeaes RS 232 Auxiliary POrt ecccecceceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeseeeeseesneeesieeeeaeeeeees Preamble va lt td 204 ssccceesstasndnceteseedeexste othadetcusente EOE ARARE S POStaimble caiscesdsencdenetdpaseteaslactteasde aa aa a e taaan apa aeaea CRC Status oi icecctecksc deed a se tectecstssueettecieyecsauedsdegdual saves auceeuedeactadiecesceas Response Timeout 2 cccseccceesceeeceseeeeeeeeseseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeneensesseeneenseeens Intercharacter Delay cccescceeeseeceeeeeceseseeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeneeeeeeseeneenseeens With Microscan s ESP Easy Setup Program configuration changes can be made in the ESP menus then sent and saved to your scanner The user can also send Serial commands to the scanner via the ESP s Terminal window j 2 fe 3 3 Z 9 fa D This section includes connecting parameters and options for communicating by the aux iliary port and various interfaces Note The characters NULL lt gt and can only b
168. ymbol expressed in thousands of an inch or mils as defined by standard code types Narrow Margins Allows the scanner to read symbols with quiet zones less than 8 times the width of the narrow bar element Non delimited A command that is not bracketed by pre defined characters Noread A non read A condition that occurs when the scanner is set up to decode symbols but no symbol is scanned during the read cycle Normally Closed A discrete output state that is only active when open A 36 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Appendices Normally Open A discrete output state that is only active when closed NOVRAM Non volatile random access memory Data that is saved for power on is saved to NOVRAM Null Also spelled Nul A non printed ASCII character that acts as a space holder Number of Decodes The number of times a symbol is scanned by the scanner during one pass through the laser beam Object Detector A photo electric device used to sense the presence or absence of an object also referred to as a package detector Output A channel or communications line Data or discrete signals that are transmit ted or displayed by a device Output Format The modification of data output according to a user defined index of Extraction and Insertion commands Parity An error detection routine in which one data bit in each character is set to 1 or 0 zero so that the total number of 1 bits in the data field is even or od
169. you like to connect to the reader e MS 710 Scanner User s Manual 1 5 Step 5 Autoconnect 1 In the Connecting to dialog select your communications port under COM Port Connecting to a MS 710 X Select the COM Port com 7 Press Start to autoconnect 2 Click the Start button 3 Allow time for the autoconnect routine to test all of the combinations You will see a blue progress bar fill across the Connecting to dialog When connected the CONNECTED message will appear in a green box in the sta tus bar on the bottom right of the dialog Tip If connection fails enable a different Com port and try again Tip If you do not see either the CONNECTED or DISCONNECTED message at the bot tom of your dialog try expanding the ESP window horizontally 1 6 MS 710 Scanner User s Manual Chapter 1 Quick Start Step 6 Position Symbol and Scanner 1 Set up a bar code symbol at the scanning distance you will be using in your application 2 2 Avoid bright light or IR light from other sources including other scanners 3 Pitch symbol or scanner a minimum of 15 to avoid specular reflection the return of direct non diffused light Skew axis Bar code label lt ii AN 2 Tilt NN axis A Scanner Pi 4 Pitch axis Scan line Figure 1 3 Symbol Scanner Position Code 39 is the default symbol type enabled If you are uncertain as to your symbology type enable a

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