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1. IB 131 Table A 2 Host 25 pin Connector Table A 5 Scanner 15 pin Connector Pin Function Pin Function 1 External ground 1 Power 10 to 28 VDC out 2 Transmit data RS 232 2 Transmit 3 Receive data RS 232 3 Receive 4 RTS 4 Power Signal Ground 5 CTS 5 Trigger out 6 Not used by MS 3 CCD 6 RTS 7 Signal ground 7 Not used by MS 3 CCD 8 Not used by MS 3 CCD 8 Not used by MS 3 CCD 9 Trigger 9 Trigger out 10 Trigger 10 CTS 11 Not used by MS 3 CCD 11 Not used by MS 3 CCD 13 Not used by MS 3 CCD 12 Not used by MS 3 CCD 14 Not used by MS 3 CCD 13 External ground 15 Not used by MS 3 CCD 14 Not used by MS 3 CCD 16 Not used by MS 3 CCD 15 Not used by MS 3 CCD 17 Not used by MS 3 CCD Table A 6 Network 25 pin Connector 19 Not used by MS 3 CCD 5i a 25 Not used by MS 3 CCD m uneton 1 Ground E Table A 3 Trigger 4 pin Connector 2 Not used by MS 3 CCD 2 3 Not used by MS 3 CCD D Pin FuncHon 6 Not used by MS 3 CCD r 1 Power 10 to 28VDC out y o r p 7 Signal ground Q 2 Trigger in OQ 8 Not used by MS 3 CCD 3 Power Ground lt i bame 13 Not used by MS 3 CCD l 4 Trigger in lt 14 Not used by MS 3 CCD a For NPN type connect pins 1 and 4 b For PNP type connect pins 2 and 3 Table A 4 Power 3 pin Connector Not used by MS 3 CCD Not used by MS 3 CCD Not used by MS 3 CCD Not used by MS
2. Preamble Preamble Usage Useful for identifying and controlling incoming data For example defin ing the preamble as a carriage return and a line feed causes each decoded message to be displayed of on its own line Definition Defines a one to four character data string that can be added to the front of the decoded data o f 2 5 Preamble Status S Serial Cmd lt K141 preamble status preamble character s gt z Default Disabled 8 Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled within any protocol S Note When setting to Enabled the preamble string must also be sent in the same command Preamble Characters Serial Cmd lt K141 preamble status preamble characters gt Default M corresponds to carriage return null null null Options Up to four user defined ASCII characters including control characters To enter control characters within a serial command hold down the control key while typing the desired character Example lt K141 1 CNTL m gt to enter M 2 6 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual o 2 pm 0 Z 5 N Postamble Postamble Usage Useful for identifying and controlling incoming data For example defin ing the postamble as a carriage return and a line feed causes each decoded message to be displayed of on its own line Definition Defines a one to four character data string that can be added to the end of the decoded data Postamble Status Serial Cmd lt K142 pos
3. lt Industrial 2 of 5 Symbol Length 1 Industrial 2 of 5 Usage Definition Serial Cmd Serial Cmd Default Options With Industrial 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 Specifies a number of characters that the reader will recognize includ ing a check digit character Allows user to define the symbol length as any length a minimum length or a fixed length lt K488 status check digit status check digit output status format sym bol length 1 symbol length 2 gt lt K472 status check digit status check digit output status format symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt 10 0 to 32 Rules Both Symbol Length 1 and Symbol Length 2 must be saved at the same time for the command to take effect To set for any length Length 1 and Length 2 must both equal zero To set for minimum length both Symbol Length 1 and Symbol Length 2 must be equal to each other and be any number other than zero To set fixed lengths Length 1 and Length 2 must not be equal to each other and either one greater than zero Symbol Length 2 Industrial 2 of 5 Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options 4 20 If using a second symbol a zero or any symbol length from 0 to 32 may be specified If not using a second symbol set Symbol Length 2 to 0 to ensure data integ
4. Industrial 2 of 5 Status Serial Cmd Default Options 4 18 lt K488 status check digit status check digit output status format sym bol length 1 symbol length 2 gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Symbologies Check Digit Status Industrial 2 of 5 Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default It is typically not used but can be enabled for additional security in applications where the host requires redundant check digit verification An error correcting routine in which the check digit character is added lt K488 status check digit status check digit output status format symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt Disabled Check Digit Output Status Industrial 2 of 5 Definition Serial Cmd Default Options When enabled a check digit character is sent along with the bar symbol data for added data security lt K488 status check digit status check digit output status format symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Format Industrial 2 of 5 Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Sets the number of start and stop characters lt K488 status check digit status check digit output status format symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt 3 start 3 stop 0 3 start 3 stop 1 2 start 2 stop i Ww lt 3 o 2 fo a D z MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual 4 19 N 2 D 2 Q E gt
5. AG OEl finf y 3 D TI rad Macro List on this bar Terminal screen NextRow Read Rate percent Read Rate decode sec EndReadRate 7 Ready MS SLaset MZ Click on Macros arrow to Add Macro Click on Macro to Run Remove Macro or Edit Macro Figure 6 1 Terminal Window The terminal screen allows you to enter serial commands in red from the macro box by copying or directly from your keyboard The terminal screen also displays bar code data or information from the reader in blue You can also right click in the terminal screen to bring up a handy option box 6 2 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Chapter 6 Terminal Mode Find Function The Find box allows you to enter text strings to be searched for in the terminal win dow For example a series of bar codes have been scanned into the terminal view and you want to determine if a particular bar code starting with ABC has been read 1 Type ABC into the Find box E ation Terminal Utilities A bd Find asc 2 Press Enter 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 T X 3 e Q 2 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual 6 3 Macros Macros Macros can be stored in a macro selection bar edited in a separate win
6. 72 48 H 104 68 h 09 09 HT 41 29 73 49 l 105 69 i 10 0A LF J 42 2A 74 4A J 106 6A j 11 OB VT K 43 2B 75 4B K 107 6B k 12 oC FF L 44 2C y 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 P 48 30 0 80 50 P 112 70 p 17 11 DC1 Q 49 31 1 81 51 Q 113 71 q 18 12 DC2 R 50 32 2 82 52 R 114 72 r 19 13 DC3 sS 51 33 3 83 53 S 115 73 S 20 14 DC4 a 52 34 4 84 54 T 116 74 t 21 15 NAK U 53 35 5 85 55 U 117 75 u 7 22 16 SYN V 54 36 6 86 56 V 118 76 v S 23 17 ETB AW 55 37 7 87 57 W 119 77 w 3 24 18 CAN X 56 38 8 88 58 X 120 78 x T 25 19 EM Y 57 39 9 89 59 Y 121 79 y 26 1A SUB OZ 58 3A A 90 5A Z 122 7A Zz K 27 1B ESC Gi 59 3B 91 5B 123 7B lt x 28 1C FS 60 3C lt 92 5C 124 7C 29 1D GS 61 3D 93 5D 125 7D 30 1E RS DR 62 3E gt 94 5E 2 126 7E 31 1F US pa 63 3F 95 5F S 127 7F D A 14 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Defaulting Saving Resetting Appendices Appendix Defaulting Saving Resething Understanding and controlling your reader s active saved and default settings is criti cal to the operation of your reader Table A 9 Software Reset Save Recall Commands lt A gt Reset does not save for power on lt Z gt Save current settings for power on lt Zrd gt Recall Microscan default parameters and save for power on
7. Label Speed A 19 Ladder Calculation single line A 18 M Macros 6 4 Mechanical A 2 Minimum Symbol Length 4 4 Code 93 4 17 MSI Code 4 21 Plessy Code 4 22 Model Selection 1 6 MS 3 CCD 1 2 MSI Code 4 21 Network Connector 25 pin IB 131 A 8 New Master Inputs A 4 Noread Message output 3 14 Not Optoisolated A 5 Null Modem Cable 1 2 NULs defining A 13 Number of Symbols 3 4 Oo Object Detector A 17 Object detector 1 2 object detector A 6 Operating life A 2 Operational Tips A 20 Optics A 2 Optoisolator Inputs A 5 Output Format UPC EAN 4 16 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual P Parity host port 2 3 Part Number 5 4 Picket Fence Calculation Angled A 19 Single Scan Line A 18 Pin Assignments A 4 Pitch 1 4 Plessey Code 4 22 Point to Point standard 2 5 with RTS CTS 2 5 Position Symbol 1 4 Postamble Characters 2 7 Power Connector 3 pin IB 131 A 8 Power Input A 4 Power Supply 1 2 Power on Parameters A 15 Product Labels i viii R Range A 19 Read Cycle by serial command 3 2 Read Cycle Differences 3 3 Read Ranges A 3 Reader Status Requests 5 6 Recall factory default parameters and save for power on 5 5 A 15 Request Checksum 5 4 Request Part Number 5 4 Reset 5 5 A 15 S Safety Certifications A 3 Save current settings for power on 5 5 A 15 Saving 5 5 A 15 Scan rate A 2 Scan Width A 2 A 19 Scanner Connector 15 pin IB 131 A 8 Scanning Performance A 2 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Man
8. lt K100 4 1 0 0 gt can be entered as lt K100 0 gt All fields following a modified field can be omitted For example to change Baud Rate send lt K100 3 gt Q Q 2 lt lt 1 In many commands a K command will automatically be saved for power on with the MS 3 CCD A 12 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Serial Command Format Appendices Concatenating Configuration Commands Commands can be concatenated added together in a single string or data block Serial Command Status Request The status of a specific serial command can be requested by entering the command followed by a question mark for example lt K101 gt To see all K commands send a lt K gt command With the MS 3 CCD each K command is framed with a preamble and postamble and may be mixed with bar code symbol data To prevent this send an lt l gt command to disable scanning before sending the K request Follow the K request with a lt H gt com mand to restore scanning 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 h
9. mentals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Enabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled UPC E as UPC A Definition Serial Cmd Default Options UPC E will be transmitted as UPC A lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status supple mentals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled EAN 8 as EAN 13 Definition Serial Cmd Default Options 4 16 EAN 8 will be transmitted as EAN 13 lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status supple mentals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Symbologies Code 93 Usage Definition Used occasionally in clinical industry Code 93 is a variable length continuous symbology employing four ele ment widths Each Code 93 character has nine modules that may be either black or white Each character contains three bars and three spaces Code 93 Status Serial Cmd Default Options lt K475 status unused minimum length gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Minimum Symbol Length Code 93 Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Minimum Symbol Length helps prevent truncations and increases data integrity by ens
10. Power on Parameters Power on parameters saved by the lt Z gt command are saved to NOVRAM and recalled and loaded into current parameters when power is cycled or the lt Arp gt com mand is issued Default Reset Definitions Defaults are original or saved customer settings that can be recalled either by soft ware reset lt Zrd gt or hardware reset Hardware Default on page A 16 Defaulting the reader by lt Zrd gt resets the configuration parameters to Microscan default values Defaulting might be necessary if you have make temporary changes commu nications between the reader and another device are lost or interrupted or you are using incompatible equipment for example a terminal that is set at 38 4K baud com municating with a reader that is set at 115 2K baud Resets A commands affect only the current settings active memory and are not saved for power on or recall Active Memory is where the reader s active settings are stored during use These are not available on power on unless saved by a Z command i gt ke 5 O D D 1 There are no menu options or host commands for resetting the configuration program MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual A 15 Defaulting Saving Resetting Appendices Hardware Default Caution Be certain that you short the correct pins Shorting the wrong pins can cause serious damage to the unit Procedure Important You must complete the de
11. Read Cycle Noread Message Noread Message Note A Noread Message can only be transmitted when in Single symbol mode and no decodes occur Noread Status Usage Used in applications where the host needs serial verification that a sym bol has not been read and especially useful in new print verification Definition 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 Serial Cmd lt K714 status noread message gt Default Enabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Noread Message Definition Any combination of ASCII characters can be defined as the noread mes sage Serial Cmd lt K714 status noread message gt Default NOREAD Options 1 to 20 ASCII characters Note A Noread Message is not output when in scanning disabled mode an lt I gt command has been sent Noread Message can be set to any ASCII characters except NULL lt gt and comma 3 14 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Chapter Symtbologies 4 Chapter Contents Eolo Ee 1 A E E E E 4 3 Code 128 EAN E E ETE EE 4 6 Interleaved 2 Of Brene aaaea ai Taa raaa aar aaa E apaa aeaa a ai 4 8 GOD aD AMS areni enirere a a e E E a 4 11 UPC EAN EEE 4 14 Eolo lE E E EE A E E EEA A AEE A 4 17 Industrial 2 00 Sra E are ea cece aa hed Ea aa aa aA E AAE ES 4 18 MSI GOd6 A E E E E 4 21 Plessy COG sinnir nenien aaraa EEE E iN 4 22 SYMDOIOGY ID Ferris dranie aeaea a R
12. Serial Cmd Default Options 4 8 It is typically not used but can be enabled for additional security in applications where the host requires redundant check digit verification An error correcting routine in which the check digit character is added lt K472 status check digit status check digit output status symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Symbologies Check Digit Output Status Interleaved 2 of 5 Definition Serial Cmd Default Options When enabled a check digit character is sent along with the bar symbol data for added data security lt K472 status check digit status check digit output status symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Symbol Length 1 Interleaved 2 of 5 Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options With Industrial 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 Specifies a number of characters that the reader will recognize includ ing start and stop and check digit characters The reader ignores any symbol smaller than the specified length Because Industrial 2 5 is a continuous symbol it is prone to substitution errors Hence a symbol length must be defined and a bar symbol must contain an even number of digits Note If R
13. 3 CCD Pin Function 1 Power Ground 3 Power 10 to 28VDC in MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Appendices IB 131 Interface Electrical Voltage Input Regulated 10 to 28VDC Cabling RS 232 Cable 61 300026 Multidrop Cable 61 100030 Daisy Chain Cable 61 100029 Mechanical Length 3 2 in 8 13 cm Width 3 15 in 8 cm Height 0 75 in 1 9 cm MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Appendices Mounting holes X 3 places 1 25 3 18 cm a 4BUURDS OHOMIEN O Trigger Power Supply Host 0 17 0 43 cm dia 3 places pem 75 1 9 cm 3 15 8 cm Figure A 7 IB 131 Mechanical P gt x Ss D O D o Serial Configuration Commands Appendices Appendix F Serial Configuration Commands The following table is a list of all the available serial configuration commands also called K commands in alphabetical order These commands are also listed at the beginning of each chapter as applicable For utility operational commands see Table Summary of Utilities Commands on page 5 2 Table A 7 MS 3 CCD Serial Configuration Commands Command Title Format Communications Host Port Parameters lt K100 baud parity stop bits data bits gt Host Protocol lt K140 protocol gt Preamble lt K141 preambole status preamble gt Postamble lt K142 postamble
14. 3x the narrow element width LED Light emitting diode Level The condition in which a read cycle initiated by a trigger signal from an 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 bar code scanner or 2D reader s memory and is compared with subsequently scanned symbols Master Scanner First scanner in a daisy chain mode and linked directly to the host and in tandem to slave scanners Matchcode The ability to compare symbol data being scanned against a master symbol that is stored in the memory of the scanner 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 mas ter 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 RS485 standard Narrow bar width The width of the narrowest bar of a specific bar code symbol expressed in thousands of an inch or mils as defi
15. ESP menus Host Communications There are two ways the reader can be programmed 1 Microscan s Windows based ESP Easy Setup Program the preferred method which offers point and click ease of use and visual responses to user adjustments 2 Serial commands such as lt K100 1 gt can be sent from a terminal program They can also be sent from the Terminal or Utility window within ESP MP Note You can learn the current setting of any parameter by inserting a question mark after the number as in lt K100 gt To see all K commands send lt K gt Highlighting Serial commands selections inside instructions and menu defaults are highlighted in red bold Cross references are highlighted in blue Web links and outside references are high lighted in blue bold italics References to menu topics are highlighted in Bold Initial Caps References to topic headings within this manual or other documents are enclosed in quotation marks MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual vii Product Labels The following labels are located on the top and bottom of the MS 3 Reader 11 000070 01 www microscan com 1201 SW 7th St helpdesk microscan com Renton WA 98055 Mm THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY C
16. Note Because of symbology limitations setting Symbol Length to any number less than four will produce undetermined results 4 12 MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Symbologies Check Digit Status Codabar Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Modulus 16 is used in the photo finishing market Allows the user to select the check digit type Codabar will use lt K471 status unused start amp stop output status unused symbol length status symbol length check digit status check digit output status gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enable Modulus 16 Check Digit Output Status Codabar Usage Serial Cmd Definition Default Options For additional security a check digit can be added to the symbol lt K471 status unused start amp stop output status unused symbol length status symbol length check digit type check digit status check digit output status gt When enabled the check digit character is sent along with the symbol data When disabled symbol data is sent without the check digit Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled jA Ww lt 3 o o fo a D z MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual 4 13 N D D 2 Q E gt lt UPC EAN UPC EAN Usage Used primarily in POS application in the retail industry Definition UPC Universal Product Code is a fixed length numeric continuous symbology UPC can have two or five digit supplemental symbol da
17. Reads Supplementals typically used in publications and documenta tion Definition A supplemental is a 2 or 5 digit symbol appended to the main symbol When set to Enabled Required the reader reads supplemental sym bol data that has been appended to the standard UPC or EAN codes Serial Cmd lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status sup plementals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Default Disabled Not Required Options 0 Not required but output if decoded 1 Enabled Required Supplemental 2 Status Default Disabled Serial Cmd lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status supple mentals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Supplemental 5 Status Default Disabled Serial Cmd lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status supple mentals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled i Ww lt 3 o 2 fo a D z MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual 4 15 o D D 2 Q E gt lt UPC EAN Output Format UPC A as EAN 13 Definition Serial Cmd Default Options UPC A will be transmitted as EAN 13 lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status supple
18. configuring the reader for your specific application can be obtained in the sub sequent chapters MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual 1 1 Step 1 Hardwere Required Caution If using your own power supply be certain that it is wired correctly and supply voltage is 10 to 28VDC Incorrect wiring or voltage can cause software or equipment failures If connecting to a host with an IB 131 Interface Box you will need the following 1 An MS 3 CCD reader 2 An IC 331 Interface con verter P N 98 000050 01 3 An IB 131 Interface box P N 99 400005 02 4 A host computer 5 A null modem configuration cable P N 61 300026 01 DB 25 plug to DB 9 socket 6ft 6 A power supply P N 97 100004 05 USA plug or P N 97 100004 06 Euro plug 7 An optional object detector P N 99 4400001 10 is shown here Scanner Figure 1 1 Hardware Required MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual Chapter 1 Quick Start Step 2 Connect the System To connect the system do the following 1 Connect the reader 1 to the READER connector on the C 331 interface con verter 2 using the attached 3 foot cable 2 Connect the IC 331 directly to the READER 15 pin con nector on the IB 131 3 4 ESN 3 Connect the host computer 4 to the IB 131 HOST 25 pin connector via the nul
19. defaults and save for power on 5 2 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Chapter 5 Utilities Firmware Firmware Update Firmware Update Select a file type to download Start Firmware Update is used to download application code to the reader Application code versions are specific to your reader Consult with your sales repre sentative before downloading application code If needed an application code will be sent to you in the form of a mot file To download application code 1 First make sure the host is connected to your reader 2 Apply power to the reader 3 In the Firmware Update pulldown window select App Code This will open a file dialog box 4 Navigate to the appropriate file a mot file and open the file 5 Allow a minute or so for the firmware to download As application code begins to download to the reader the reader will go silent the reader s RDY and GD RD LEDs will flash intermittently and a progress indicator at the bottom of the ESP window will let you know when the download is complete Caution Do not interrupt power or disconnect the host cable while download is in progress MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual 5 3 Firmware Firmware Verification Request Part Number From the Firmware tab in the Utilities menu select App Code or Boot Code from the pulldown selection box and click Request Part No Firmware Verification App Code x Request Pa
20. effective in applications where the objects are hand presented In Continuous Read 1 Emulation the reader triggers whenever it decodes a new symbol Continuous Read 1 is emulated by enabling TBID to any value other than zero and works best if the TBID timeout is longer than the decode time Set TBID Time Between Identical Decodes on page 3 5 to maximum to ensure enough time for decode to take place Caution In automated environments Continuous Read 1 Emulation is not recom mended because there is no one to verify that a symbol was missed 3 6 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Read Cycle External Level Usage This mode is effective in an application where the speeds of the convey ing apparatus are variable and the time the reader spends scanning each object is not predictable It also allows the user to determine if a noread has occurred Initiate Read Cycle Acti Object 1 moving in front of the GNG gt 1 detector beam causes a change in the trigger state initiating the read cycle o R i Object Obiect D End Read Cycle p The same object moving out i 1 of the detector beam causes AG A another change in the trigger Ses E Object state ending the read cycle detector Definition Serial Cmd Figure 3 1 External Level Trigger External Level allows the read cycle to begin when a trigger change of state from an external sensing device
21. into ESP This is not recommended if you want to preserve the ESP settings for future use Model Prompt at Startup At startup prompts you to select a reader model MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual 1 9 Step 9 Send Receive Options To access save and receive options from the Configuration menus click the Send Recv button Configuration Send Recy You can also access this selector by right clicking in any of the configuration menu trees Saving You have 2 choices for saving ESP settings to the reader Receive Reader Settings Send No Save This saves ESP settings to current Save to Reader Send No Save memory Send and Save Scn 7 passed Default Current Menu Settings RNE en ree l Default all ESP Settings This activates all changes in current memory and saves to the reader for power on Similar to the lt Z gt command Receiving From the Send Recv selector select Receive Reader Settings This is useful if you want to e Receive upload the reader s settings and save them as a computer file for later retrieval e 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 only defaulting the ESP settings To default the reader see Defaulting Saving Resetting on page A 15 for a more information 1 10 MS 3 CCD Scanner User
22. minimum symbol length 1 1 unused application record Code 128 EAN separator character gt lt K472 status check digit status check digit output status sym Interleaved 2of5 bol length 1 symbol length 2 gt A lt K471 status unused start amp stop output status unused symbol D Codabar length status symbol length check digit type check digit sta Ke tus check digit output status gt e lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status supple UPC EAN mental status supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as 5 EAN 13 UPC E as A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt CH Code 93 lt K475 status unused minimum length gt q lt K488 status check digit status check digit output status format symbol ene ae Ora length 1 symbol length 2 gt lt K486 status check digit mode check digit output status unused minimum a symbol length gt Plessey lt K487 status check digit output status unused minimum symbol length gt Symbology ID lt K450 0 symbology identifier status gt 4 2 MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Symbologies Code 39 Usage Definition Code 39 is considered the standard for non retail bar code applica tions An alphanumeric symbol with unique start stop symbol patterns com posed of 9 black and white elements per character of which 3 are wide Code 39 Status Serial Cmd Default Options lt K470 status check digit stat
23. status format symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt lt K486 status check digit mode check digit output status unused mini MSI Code mum symbol length gt lt K487 status check digit output status unused minimum symbol Plessey length gt Symbology ID lt K450 0 symbology identifier status gt A 10 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Serial Configuration Commands Serial Communication Programs You can send serial commands from your terminal window in ESP You can also use a terminal program such as Hyperterminal to send serial commands from your PC to the scanner From your PC host computer you can ini tiate communications with the scanner by with a terminal communications program such as Hyperterminal provided in the Windows operating system In order to communicate with the scanner you will need to use the following commu nications settings Baud 9600 Parity Even Stop Bits One Data Bits Seven Flow Control None Appendices COM1 Properties 2 xi Port Settings Bits per second feo ti i C CrY Data bits ff wf Parity Evn o Stop bits pooo H Flow control X Restore Defaults Cancel EPP Figure A 8 Hyperterminal Dialog MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual A 11 P gt x Ss D O D o Serial Command Format Appendices Appendix G Serial Command Fonret Serial commands are of two types utility and confi
24. symbol length gt 6 0 to 32 Zero equals any length 1 through 32 sets a minimum length 0 to 32 0 any length Greater than zero equals minimum length MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual 4 21 i i lt oy 2 fo a D z o D D 2 Q E gt lt Plessey Code Plessey Code Usage Definition First developed in March 1971 it has been used extensively in libraries retail production and stock control Plessey Code consists of pairs of wide narrow bars that represent 1s and Os which taken in units of 12 define hexidecimal characters Plessey Status Serial Cmd Default lt K487 status check digit output status unused minimum symbol length gt Disabled Check Digit Output Status Plessey Code Serial Cmd Default Options lt K487 status check digit output status unused minimum symbol length gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Minimum Symbol Length Plessey Code Definition Serial Cmd Default 4 22 Specifies a number of characters that the reader will recognize includ ing a check digit character lt K487 status check digit output status unused minimum symbol length gt Disabled MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Symbologies 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 chara
25. 2 status check digit status check digit output status symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt 6 0 to 32 Rules See Symbol Length 1 Interleaved 2 of 5 for rules for saving Important Note When setting Symbol Length to any number other than 0 add 1 to account for a reserved space For example if your symbol has 3 characters set Symbol Length to 4 4 10 MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Symbologies Codabar Usage Used in photo finishing and library applications Formerly used in some medical applications but not typically used in newer applications Definition Codabar is a 16 character set 0 through 9 and the characters and with start stop codes and at least two distinctly different bar widths Codabar Status Serial Cmd lt K471 status unused start amp stop match output status unused sym bol length status symbol length check digit status check digit output status gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Start amp Stop Output Status Codabar Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Used to verify matching Causes the start and stop characters to be transmitted with symbol data lt K471 status unused start amp stop output status unused symbol length status symbol length check digit status check digit output status gt Enabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled i i lt 3 o 2 fo a D z MS 3 CCD Scanner User s M
26. 5 pin 00 eeeeeeeseeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeees A 4 Table A 2 Host 25 pin Connector ecceeeceeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeaeeeseeeeeeenaees A 8 Table A 3 Trigger 4 pin Connector o ee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeteeeeseeeeeeeeaeen A 8 Table A 4 Power 3 pin Connector ecceeeceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeneeseeeeeeeenaees A 8 Table A 5 Scanner 15 pin COnMe ctor eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteetend A 8 Table A 6 Network 25 pin Connector ecceecececeeeeeeeneeseeeeeaeesneeteaeeeeeeaees A 8 Table A 7 MS 3 CCD Serial Configuration Commands eceeeeeee A 10 Table A 8 ASCII Table with Control Characters 0 cesceeeeeseeeeeeeetees A 14 Table A 9 Software Reset Save Recall Commands eeeee A 15 MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual About the MS 3 CCD Reader At 270 decodes per second the MS 3 CCD offers the best read performance in its class of embedded compact CCD readers Advanced CCD technology coupled with pro prietary algorithms makes reading small damaged or poorly printed symbols routine The ultra compact size and wide read angle allow for flexible mounting and position ing when embedded into OEM instruments About This Manual This manual provides complete information on setting up installing and configuring the reader The chapters are presented in the order in which a reader might be setup and made ready for industrial operation Host serial commands are presented side by side with
27. AUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION MICROSCAN ps C Pd Top Bottom Approvals This equipment is in compliance or approved by the following organizations e UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc e cUL UL mark of Canada FCC Federal Communication Commission e CE Compliant BSMI Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection viii MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual Chapter Quick Start l Chapter Contents Step 1 Hardware Required cecceeeceseeeceeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeseeeeeaeeeeeeseeetieeeeaeeeaes 1 2 Step 2 Connect the SyStem ccceecceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeaeeeneeseaeeeeesaas 1 3 Step 3 Position Symbol and Reader eeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeneetsaeeeaeeeneetaas 1 4 Step 4 Install ESP ioricsineiiesinosnnasnnrnnenenasro nanais aneiens 1 5 Step 5 Select Reader Model ceccessceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeneeseaeeeaeeseeeseeeeeeeeaee 1 6 Step 6 Autoconnect ee eeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeceaeeeaeeseaeeeaeessaeseaeeteeteaeesseeeeeeteaes 1 7 Step 7 Configure the REAder eeceecceeceeeeeseeceneeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeenaeenaes 1 8 Step 8 Connection Options ee eeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeaeeseeeeaeeeneetaas 1 9 Step 9 Send Receive Options eeceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeieeeeeeeeaeen 1 10 This section is designed to get the reader up and running quickly so the user can get a sense of its capabilities and test sample bar code symbols Detailed setup informa tion for
28. EEE E a a ae 4 23 This section describes the various symbol types that can be read and decoded by the reader Code 39 is enabled by default See http www aimusa org standards aimpubs htm for additional information about symbologies Note on Serial Commands To preserve continuity with other Microscan products some serial configuration commands may include Os zeros or 1s as placeholders In order for a these commands to be implemented the placeholder values or commas must be included Note You can learn the current setting of any parameter by inserting a question mark after the number as in lt K100 gt To see all K commands send lt K gt IE i lt 3 fa D O MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual 4 1 Symbologies by ESP Symbologies rll Symbologies Code 39 Enabled Click this button to Code 128 E4N Disabled bring up the Symbol Interleaved 2 of 5 Disabled Codabar Disabled UPC EAN To change a setting Code 93 Disabled See ale Industrial 2 of 5 Disabled curser to scroll MSI Code Disabled through the options Plessey Code Disabled Symbology Identifier Disabled Symbol ogies by Serial Command Command Title Format Code 39 lt K470 status check digit status check digit output sta tus unused unused minimum symbol length full ASCII set gt lt K474 status unused
29. ESP 2 2 Index by Serial Command 2 2 Configuration Command Status 5 6 Connectivity A 6 Connector A 2 Continuous Read 3 6 Continuous Read 1 Output 3 6 Control Characters A 13 cUL i viii D Data Bits host port 2 4 Decode Rate A 18 Decodes Before Output 3 13 Defaulting A 15 Definitions A 15 delimited 3 9 Device Control 5 5 Disclaimer i ii Download code 5 3 EAN 13 Status UPC EAN 4 14 EAN 8 as EAN 13 UPC EAN 4 16 EAN 8 Status UPC EAN 4 14 Easy Setup Mode 1 8 Easy Setup Program 1 5 Electrical Specifications A 4 Electrical IB 131 A 9 Emulation 3 6 Environmental Specifications A 2 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Index ESP 1 5 External Trigger Edge 3 8 3 9 External Trigger Level 3 7 F FCC i viii File Transfer 5 3 Find Function Terminal 6 3 Firmware 5 3 Firmware Verification 5 4 Format Industrial 2 5 4 19 Formulas for Number of Decodes A 18 Full ASCII Set Code 39 4 5 G Gain A 19 General Specifications A 2 Glossary of Terms A 21 H Hardware Required 1 2 Highlighting vii Host Communications vii Host Connector A 4 Host Connector 25 pin IB 131 A 8 Host Port Connections 2 3 Host Port Protocol 2 5 Humidity A 2 2 5 symbol 1 4 IB 131 Interface Box 1 2 IB 131 Interface Module A 8 IC 331 A 7 IC 331 Interface 1 2 Immunity A 2 Industrial 2 of 5 4 18 Install ESP 1 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 4 8 K K Commands A 12 L Label Density A 19 Label Dimensions A 19 Label Ratio A 19
30. MICROSCAN MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual P N 83 110020 RevA Copyright 2003 by Microscan Systems Inc 1201 S W 7th Street Renton Washington U S A 98055 425 226 5700 FAX 425 226 8682 ISO 9001 Certification No 00 1047 All rights reserved The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and or service Microscan manufactured equipment and is not to be released reproduced or used for any other purpose without written permission of Microscan Throughout this manual trademarked names might be used Rather than put a trademark symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked name we state herein that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion and to the benefit of the trademark owner with no intention of infringement Disclaimer The information and specifications described in this manual are subject to change without notice Latest Manual Version For the latest version of this manual see the Download page on our web site at www microscan com For technical support email helpdesk microscan com Microscan Systems Inc 1201 S W Seventh Street Renton Washington 98055 U S A Tel 425 226 5700 Fax 425 226 8250 helpdesk microscan com Microscan Europe Tel 31 172 423360 Fax 31 172 423366 Microscan Asia Pacific R O Tel 65 6846 1214 Fax 65 6846 4641 ii MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual Microscan Limited Warrant
31. Modulus 43 or Modulus 10 digit that is added to the symbol message for additional data integrity Configuration A setup or process 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 commands from the host to the scanner or other devices Connector Physical device plug or socket on a device or cable to provide in out connectivity for various circuits and pins Counter Memory space provided to keep track of scanner events Daisy Chain Linkage of master and slave scanners to allow data to be relayed up to the host via auxiliary port connections Decode A good read The successful scanning and decoding of the information encoded in symbol Default Restore ROM or Flash settings initialize serial commands and reset all counters P gt x c O D o MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual A 21 Glossary of Terms Appendices Delimited A command or field that is bracketed by pre defined characters Decode Rate The number of reads decoded per second by a scanner or 2D reader expressed in percentages 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 con
32. Timeout is the maximum amount of time the reader will attempt to decode after a trigger is activated In Multiple symbol mode lt K222 0 gt No Decode Timeout is the time in which there are no decodes not the time since the trigger went active That is if the reader continues to decode symbols in front of it it will not exit the read cycle unless the time between decodes exceeds the time set in No Decode Timeout For Level trigger mode the read cycle ends when the trigger falls or a symbol is decoded and output in single symbol mode 3 12 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Read Cycle Decodes Before Output Note When setting up determine if the reader s scan rate is capable of scanning your longest symbol the required number of times Usage This is a very useful feature to increase reliability of reads for symbolo gies that do not have internal error checking such as 2 5 Definition The number of decodes required per symbol before a its data is sent It requires the reader to successfully decode a symbol a designated num ber of times before it is sent Serial Cmd lt K221 number before output gt Default 0 Options 0 to 10 0 auto adaptive If in Single symbol mode it doesn t achieve the number of required decodes during the read cycle a noread will be sent Note Higher settings will decrease throughput speed T D D D 2 p lt o MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual 3 13 3
33. acter that may be defined In External Level the Start Trigger Character begins the read cycle and End Trigger Character ends it Note that even after a symbol has been decoded and the symbol data transmitted the reader remains in External Level trigger read cycle until a Stop character is received In Serial Data amp Edge trigger mode command either a Start Trig ger Character or a hardware trigger can start an Edge trigger read cycle lt K229 start trigger character gt Null disabled Two hex digits representing an ASCII character except lt and gt Note Serial Data or Serial Data or Edge triggering mode must be enabled for Serial Trigger Character to take effect 3 10 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Read Cycle Stop Character non delimited Usage It is useful in applications where different characters are required to start and end a read cycle Definition A single ASCII host serial trigger character that ends the read cycle and is not enclosed by delimiters such as lt and gt Rules Both Start and End non delimited characters can be defined and will function according to the trigger event as follows When defining Start and End trigger characters the following rules apply In External Edge the reader looks only for the Start Trigger Char acter and ignores any End Trigger Character that may be defined In External Level the Start Trigger Character begins the read cycle and End Trigg
34. al Command 3 Read Cycle Command Title Format Number of Symbols lt K222 number of symbols gt Li et a Identical lt K503 TBI D gt Trigger Mode lt K200 trigger mode gt Serial Trigger Character lt K201 serial trigger character gt Start Character lt K229 start trigger character gt Stop Character lt K230 stop trigger character gt No Decode Timeout lt K220 no decode timeout gt Decodes Before Timeout lt K221 number before output gt Noread Message lt K714 status noread message gt 3 2 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Read Cycle Read Cycle Differences in the MS 3 CCD Important With the MS 3 CCD symbol data is output as soon as it is decoded There is no end of read cycle option Because of this limitation multisymbol opera tions can only be emulated by controlling the read cycle duration and the time allowed between identical consecutive decodes In read cycle timing the MS 3 CCD differs from standard Microscan readers in the fol lowing ways 1 In Single symbol mode a read cycle ends only on a decode falling trigger or a timeout 2 In Multiple symbol mode the read cycle begins upon a triggered event but starts over after any symbol has been decoded 3 There is no new trigger feature 4 There is no timeout for level trigger read cycle mode In general read cycle timeout and end of read cycle outputs are determined by Trigger Mode No D
35. al Command Format ccccesceeceeneeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeees A 12 Appendix H ASCII Table oo cceeceecceseeeeeeeetseeteaeeeseeseaeeeaeeeaeeeaeeeneeeeaeees A 14 Appendix Defaulting Saving Resetting csceeceeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeeeeneeees A 15 Appendix J Object Detector ec eecceeseeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeaeeteeesneeesieeseaeeeees A 17 Appendix K Formulas for Number of Decodes A 18 Appendix L Operational Tips eeceeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeseeeeeeeenetens A 20 Appendix M Glossary Of Terms eccecceeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeseeeeeaeeeeeteaeeeeeeenetens A 21 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual A 1 i gt x 5 c O D o N Q fa Q Q lt General Specifications Appendices Appendix A General Specifications Mechanical Height 0 85 21 6mm Width 1 75 44 5mm Depth 1 75 44 5mm Weight 2 0 oz 579 Environmental Enclosure rating 1P54 Operating temperature 30 to 60 C 22 to 140 F Humidity Up to 90 non condensing Operating life 40 000 hours at 25 C Ambient light Works in any lighting condi tions from 0 to 100 000 lux CE MARK Immunity for light industry EN 55024 1998 ITE Immunity Standard Radiated and Conducted Emissions of ITE equipment EN 55022 98 ITE disturbances class A Optics Slotted CCD Scanning Performance Scan rate decoded mode 270 scans per second auto adaptive Minimum X dimension down to 0 05mm 2 mil
36. an be altered MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual A 19 P gt x Ss O D o Q Q Q lt lt Operational Tips Appendices Appendix L Operational Tips Do Check inputs symbol speed length height etc to ensure the desired number of decodes per symbol Connect scanner to host before connecting power to the scanner disconnect power before disconnecting the host from the scanner 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 Avoid excessive tilt pitch and skew of the symbol Check the symbol for readability by doing a decode rate test If there is any ques tion 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 Clean the scanner window with a clean dry Q tip or cotton cloth on a regular basis Do Not Aim the scanner into direct light or sunlight Aim the scanner into an external object detector or other light emitting device Obstruct the scanner window with mounting hardware or other objects Connect chassis of scanner and host to different ground potentials Operate the scanner in excessive temperature environments A 20 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Glossary of Terms Append
37. ange Mode is set to Enable the settings for Symbol Length 1 and Symbol Length 2 will define the range of symbol lengths that can be decoded lt K472 status check digit status check digit output status symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt 10 0 to 32 Rules Both Symbol Length 1 and Symbol Length 2 must be sent at the same time for the command to take effect To set for any length Length 1 and Length 2 must both equal zero To set for minimum length both Length 1 and Length 2 must be equal to each other and be any number other than zero To set for a fixed length Length 1 and Length 2 must not be equal to each other and must both be greater than zero i Ww lt oy 2 fo a D z MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual 4 9 o D D 2 Q E gt lt Interleaved 2 of 5 Symbol Length 2 Interleaved 2 of 5 Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options If using a second symbol a zero or any even symbol length in the option range may be specified If not using a second symbol set Sym bol Length 2 to 0 to ensure data integrity Specifies a number of characters that the reader will recognize includ ing start and stop and check digit characters The reader ignores any symbol smaller than the specified length Note If Range Mode is set to Enable the settings for Symbol Length 1 and Symbol Length 2 will define the range of symbol lengths that can be decoded lt K47
38. anual 4 11 N D D 2 Q E gt lt Codabar Symbol Length Status Codabar Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Restricting symbol lengths can help prevent truncations and increase data integrity by ensuring that only one or a defined range of symbol lengths will be accepted When set to Fixed the reader will check the symbol length against the Symbol Length field When set to Any Minimum any length is con sidered a valid symbol The following rules apply lt K471 status unused start amp stop output status unused symbol length status symbol length check digit status check digit output status gt Any Minimum 0 Any Minimum 1 Fixed Symbol Length Codabar Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Specifies a number of characters that the reader will recognize includ ing start and stop and check digit characters The reader ignores any symbol smaller than the specified length I mportant Notes e When setting Symbol Length to any number other than zero add 2 to account for reserved spaces For example if your symbol has 3 characters set Symbol Length to 5 If Symbol Length is set to zero 0 and Symbol Length Status is set to Any Minimum all symbol lengths are decoded lt K471 status unused start amp stop output status unused symbol length status symbol length check digit status check digit output status gt 6 0 to 32 Zero equals any length
39. being scanned matches the symbol length enabled for the 2 5 symbol type Default is 10 and 6 1 The MS 3 CCD sensor is located directly above the LED illuminators For this reason you should avoid tipping symbols back so that the sensor receives direct specular reflection 1 4 MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual Chapter 1 Quick Start Step 4 Install ESP ESP is short for Easy Setup Program With your reader connected to a host computer with Windows operating system you can use the ESP to configure and control the reader 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 you should see the following icon on your desktop ESP 4 Click the ESP icon to start the program MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual 1 5 Step 5 Select Reader Model When you start the program the following menu will appear gt Select a Model esl Quadrus EZ MS 3 Laser MS 3 CCD Ms 911 MS 820 MS 850 MS 680 MS 710 Description MS 3 CCD 1 I Show this window at Startup I Skip Easy Setup Mode Cancel Note If you need to se
40. cations and completed basic read rate testing you will need to address the spatial and timing parameters associated with your applica tion In a typical operation a bar coded item moves along a line past a reader A trig ger or timer activates a read cycle during which the reader actively searches for symbols You will need to decide how to initiate the read cycle and how and when to end it Note on Serial Commands To preserve continuity with other Microscan products some serial configuration commands may include Os zeros or 1s as placeholders In order for a these commands to be implemented the parameter values or a comma must be included Note You can learn the current setting of any parameter by inserting a question mark after the number as in lt K100 gt To see all K commands send lt K gt T po D D a P lt ra D MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual 3 1 Read Cycle by ESP ESP Value Read Cycle Read Cycle Number of Symbols Single Click this Button to bring Time Between Identical Decodes 0 up the Read Cycle Trigger Mode Continuous Triggering menu Serial Trigger Character Delimited GS To change a setting Start Character Non D elimited o 0 double click the Stop Character Non Delimited o0 setting and use your curser to scroll through the options No Decode Timeout 2 Decodes Before Output 0 Noread Message E nabled F Read Cycle by Seri
41. configuration commands may include Os zeros or 1s as placeholders In order for a these commands to be implemented the placeholder values or commas must be included Note You can learn the current setting of any parameter by inserting a question mark after the number as in lt K100 gt To see all K commands send lt K gt MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual 5 1 Utilities by ESP Menu Firmware Utilities m Firmware Update Click this button to bring up the Utilities menu Start ct a file type to download Firmware Verification Select the firmware x Request Part No Select the firmware x Request Checksum l Summary of Utilities Commands N Command Name Part Number lt gt Display Checksums of Firmware Checksum lt gt Display Part Numbers Device Control lt H gt Enable Scanning lt I gt Disable Scanning Continuous External Trigger Trigger lt char gt Serial Trigger Character lt A gt Reset does not save for power on Saves parameters from the following K Commands lt K100 gt lt K140 gt lt K141 gt lt K142 gt lt K229 gt lt K230 gt lt K201 gt and lt Z gt noread message field of lt K714 gt but not the status field Note All other parameters are saved when the K Command is received and do not require the lt Z gt command Default Reset Save lt Zrd gt Recall all parameter
42. cters that identify the symbol type When enabled the reader 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 G E i L Q b d P P M A Code 39 C Code 128 or EAN 128 E UPC EAN l 2 5 P Plessy M MSI Code 3 Modifier see Explanation of Modifiers below lt K450 0 symbology identifier status gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled jA Ww lt 3 o o fo a D z MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual 4 23 Symbology ID o D D O Q E gt lt 4 24 MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual Chapter Utlites Chapter Contents FPIRIMWARG 2iiccchecccvitedan de codeschied cance bese th cba ea en e daea iep lar ar i iep ernia 5 3 DO Vice COMOL encreire aiana aeaaaee aE ia aia 5 5 Defaulting Saving Resetting eeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeaeeseaeeeeeeaeeseaeeeeeeaaes 5 5 Reader Status Requests ccccecceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeseaeeeeesseeeseeeeeeeeaes 5 6 Utility commands are generally commands that are performed during reader opera tions to perform miscellaneous operations on reader hardware Serial utility com mands are not prefaced with a K and a numeric code They can be entered from within any terminal program or from within ESP in the Terminal window Note on Serial Commands To preserve continuity with other Microscan products some serial
43. d 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 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual iii Table of Contents Product Labels cunin aaa a a aan ae viii Chapter 1 Quick Start Step 1 Hardware REqQUIred ecceecceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeaeeseeteaeeneeeteatens 1 2 Step 2 Connect the System ececeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeteaeeseeseaeeseeseaeeeeeta 1 3 Step 3 Position Symbol and Reader sesseeseeseeeseeeeirenererirsineresreereeee 1 4 Step 4 Install ESP cc sch atanneiieelis Aa E e A AA 1 5 Step 5 Select Reader Model ccescceeseeseeeeeeeeneeceeeeeeesneeseaeeeseeeeatens 1 6 Step CAUCE ii e E A Ee 1 7 Step 7 Configure the Reader 0 02 eeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeseaeeeeeeteeeeeneeeneeee 1 8 Step 8 Connection OPTIONS eee eeeeeee cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeaeeeeeteaeeeeeeeeees 1 9 Step 9 Send Receive Options cceeceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetens 1 10 Chapter 2 Communications Host Port Connections cccceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeaeesieeseaeeeeeteas 2 3 Host POF PIOlOCOl nirna aee grae Audiences 2 5 Preamble zerina aeaa aar E Ea AE eva 2 6 Postamble mrin ga ie o oea ean ited che et 2 7 Chapter 3 Read Cycle Number of Symbols eee eorna e a celina e a ae a e ASRA 3 4 Time Between Ide
44. dow and exe cuted by clicking on the macro name Default Macros o Add Macro E Nest Row Reset Savetonovram Reader Status Read Rate decode sec T S E D ke Click on Next Click on the first arrow here to Click here to edit a d Row to see Add Macro or Default Macros macro the next row When you default macros the of macros entire macros set is restored to their original macro commands When you click on the macro name the macro is executed in the terminal window If this is a command the command is also sent to the reader 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 6 4 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Chapter 6 Terminal Mode Terminal Window Functions Right click on the terminal window to display the following Paste Clear Select All Save Change Fort Change Echo Fort Disable Echo Change Background Color gt Default Settings Copy selected text to clipboard Paste from terminal or computer text Clear all text in terminal window Select All text in the terminal window Save brings up a save as dialog box Change Font of data text brings up a text dialog Change Echo Font to change typed in text o
45. e Figure A 6 I C 331 to I B 131 Pinouts Figure A 6 IC 331 to IB 131 Pinouts Pin mn Host 232 In Out No Host 232 In Out 1 Power VDC Out 1 Power 10 to 28 VDC In 2 TXD In 2 TXD Out 3 RXD Out 3 RXD In 4 Power Signal Ground 4 Power Signal Ground 5 NC 5 Trigger 6 RTS In 6 RTS In 7 Not used by MS 3 CCD In 7 Not used by MS 3 CCD Out 8 Not used by MS 3 CCD Out 8 Not used by MS 3 CCD Out 9 Trigger Out 9 Trigger In 10 CTS Out 10 CTS In 11 Not used by MS 3 CCD In 11 Not used by MS 3 CCD In 12 Not used by MS 3 CCD Out 12 Not used by MS 3 CCD In 13 Chassis Ground 13 Chassis Ground 14 Not used by MS 3 CCD In 14 Not used by MS 3 CCD Out 15 Not used by MS 3 CCD 15 Not used by MS 3 CCD Out MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual A 7 P gt ke 5 O D D IB 131 Interface Appendix E IB 131 Interface The IB 131 interface simplifies connecting to the scanner by providing separate ports for the host power supply trigger and network The network port is used for multi drop or daisy chain configurations See the following pages for configuration diagrams and a list of cables offered by Microscan for ease of connectivity when using the
46. ecode Timeout and Time Between Identical Decodes T po D D 2 p lt o MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual 3 3 3 Read Cycle Number of Symbols Number of Symbols Note Multiple symbol scanning is different in the MS 3 CCD from other Microscan products in that the multisymbol operation is emulated by setting timeout conditions and timing between identical decodes Usage Definition Conditions Serial Cmd Default Options Commonly used where a shipping symbol contains individual symbols for part number quantity etc Determines whether a single symbol or multiple symbols can be read and decoded in a single read cycle The following conditions apply 1 When Number of Symbols is set to Single the read cycle ends when one symbol is decoded and output 2 When Number of Symbols is set to Multiple all decoded symbol data for both the same and different symbols are output while the read cycle is active and or no timeout has occurred 3 If set to Multiple and TBI D is less than the decode time typically about 4mS the same symbol can be output multiple times lt K222 number of symbols gt Single 0 Multiple 1 Single a Time Between Identical Decodes MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Read Cycle Time Between Identical Decodes Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Can be used to prevents repetition of decode outputs Also useful for emu
47. eeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeaees 1 4 Figure 3 1 External Level Trigger eeeseseseeeeesneeeeeneeeesneeeeeneeeesnaeereaes 3 7 Figure 3 2 Trigger Edge iocs ied hc e EA E 3 8 Figure 6 1 Terminal Window eccceeeseeeeseeeeeeeeeseneeeeesaeeseneeesnaeeeeeeeeeaes 6 2 Figure A 1 MS 3 CCD Dimensions cecceeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeaees A 2 Figure A 2 MS 3 Right Angle Dimensions eseeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees A 2 Figure A 3 MS 3 CCD Read Ranges ccsceesceseceeeneeeeeeeeeeeeneeseaeeeeenaees A 3 Figure A 4 MS 3 IB 131 Typical Setup ee ceeeceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeseeeeeeeeaees A 6 Figure A 5 IC 331 to MS 3 PinOUts 0 00 eecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesteeseaeeeneeteaes A 7 Figure A 6 IC 331 to IB 131 PiMOUts 0 0 ee eee eeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeetteeseeeeeeeenaees A 7 Figure A 7 IB 131 Mechanical 0 ceeceeesseeeeneeeeseeeeeeeeeeeneeeesaeeeeeeeeeaes A 9 Figure A 8 Hyperterminal Dialog eee eeeeeenereeeneeeeeneeeeeneeeeseeeeneeeee A 11 Figure A 1 Object Detector e ee eecceeseeseeteteeeeeeeeaeeeseeseeeeeaeeseaeeeaeeeseetea A 17 Figure A 2 Ladd EE a it aiid eh he Le ei eel A 18 Figure A 3 Picket Fence cccesesceseeeeeeeenesenenesenenenseeeeneneeseeneneneneeees A 18 Figure A 4 Angled Picket Fence ou eeseeseeeeneeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeesneeeennaeeeees A 19 List of Tables Table 5 1 Software Reset Save Recall Commands eee 5 5 Table A 1 MS 3 CCD Host Connector 1
48. er Character ends it Note that even after a symbol has been decoded and the symbol data transmitted the reader remains in External Level trigger read cycle until a Stop character is received In Serial Data amp Edge trigger mode command either a Start Trig ger Character or a hardware trigger can start an Edge trigger read P cycle ms Serial Cmd lt K230 stop trigger character gt D Default Null disabled O Options Two hex digits representing an ASCII character except lt gt XON and 3 XOFF Note Serial Data or Serial Data or Edge triggering mode must be enabled for Serial Trigger Character to take effect MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual 3 11 3 Read Cycle No Decode Timeout No Decode Timeout Usage Useful in many tightly controlled applications requiring a read cycle to end before the next object appears Definition The duration of the read cycle as measured from either the beginning of the read cycle or from the last decode Serial Cmd lt K220 0 no decode timeout gt Default 2 seconds Options 1 to 4095 seconds a The first parameter is always a zero 0 and does not change The MS 3 CCD times out if no symbol is decoded during the No Decode Timeout period If a symbol is decoded before the timeout expires then the timeout period starts over again No Decode Timeout only applies to Edge Serial Data and Serial Data and Edge trigger modes In Single symbol mode lt K222 1 gt No Decode
49. fault within one minute after power on 1 Locate and mark the default pins or wires connecting to default pins If using an IB 131 Interface use pins 11 and 7 figure A 2 on the HOST 25 pin connector Results will be more consistent if you attach a push button switch 2 Pin 7 ee 200 TOIT p o 000000 00000 f Figure A 2 Host Connector 25 pin on side of IB 131 box 2 Turn power to the reader ON 3 Connect pins 11 and 7 on the 25 pin Host connector of the IB 131 You should see the amber status light turn ON 4 Within one second after the amber status light goes OUT connect the pins briefly again 5 You should see the LED illuminators flash OFF and turn back ON indicating a suc cessful reset Note If not successful re cycle power to the reader before attempting to default again Q Q Q lt A 16 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Object Detector Appendices Appendix J Object Detector In a typical operation a reader will wait for symbol data only during a triggered read cycle A read cycle is initiated by a trigger and can be in the form of a serial com mand from the host internal trigger or a signal from an object detector external trigger When an object detector also called a sensor package detector etc is used it is set up so that its beam will bounce off the approaching object and the resulting pulse will be sent to the reader to begin the read c
50. figuration done with symbols in motion 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 Embedded Memory Onboard memory device such as EPROM or flash Embedded Menu Configuration options embedded in the scanner s erasable memory End of Read Cycle The time or condition at which the scanner stops expecting sym bol information to decode ESP Easy Setup Program A portable proprietary Windows NT based program devel oped by Microscan Systems Inc EPROM Erasable programmable read only memory 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 Symbol 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 up 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 sym bol information that is stored in the memor
51. gger change of state from an external sensing device is received However the passing of an object out of sensor range does not end the read cycle The read cycle ends with a good read or with a noread when a No Decode Timeout occurs Serial Cmd lt K200 3 gt 3 Read Cycle Important Level and Edge apply to the active state of the trigger that exists while the object is in a read cycle Negative is the electrical state 0V gnd of the trigger signal associated with the appearance of an object Positive is the electrical state 5V of the trigger signal associated with the subsequent disappearance of the object 3 8 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Chapter 3 Serial Data Usage Definition Serial Cmd Read Cycle Serial Data is effective in a highly controlled environment where the host knows precisely when the object is in the scan zone It is also use ful in determining if a noread has occurred In Serial Data the reader accepts an ASCII character from the host or controlling device as a trigger to start a read cycle A Serial Data trig ger behaves the same as an External Edge trigger lt K200 4 gt Serial Data or External Edge Usage Definition Serial Cmd Serial Trigger Character delimited Serial Data or External Edge is seldom used but can be useful in an application that primarily uses an external sensing device but occasion ally needs to be manually triggered In this mode the reade
52. guration Rules that apply to both utility and configuration commands e A less than lt and greater than gt characters enclose the commands unless non delimited commands are used See Trigger Mode on page 3 6 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 11 1 Summary of Utility Serial Commands on page 11 3 Serial Configuration K Commands These begin with a single K character followed by a three digit numeric a comma data fields separated by commas and typically an initializing command as follows lt Kthree digit numeric data data etc gt lt initializing command gt An initializing command of type A not saved to non volatile memory or type Z saved to non volatile memory may follow the command For example to enable UPC and save the change for power on send lt K473 1 gt lt Z gt 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
53. ices Appendix M Glossary of Tenys Active On I ox An optoisolated input that s logically on when current flows through the connection points Active Off I opp An optoisolated input that s logically on when no current flows through the connection points Analog Gain Adjustment AGC Adjustment to signal strength that seeks to main tain a constant level regardless of the range of the symbol Application Record A variation of UCC EAN 128 which adds an application identifier to symbol data including user definable separators brackets and padding Calibration A routine that cycles through various optical settings and selects the com bination that produce the best read rate Autodiscriminate The ability to decode several different symbologies without changing configuration Auto Range Outward focus of the scanner until an object is sensed by signal strength The scanner then begins searching for a decodable symbol Auxiliary Port Provides RS232 connections to an auxiliary terminal or device for remote viewing for the transfer of data to and from the host and under certain con ditions as a configuration port Bar Code A symbol Bar Code Density Symbol size as measured by the narrow bar width 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
54. ion of travel Pitch Symbol or scanner rotation around the center of a line perpendicular to the symbol s bars Point to Point A protocol consisting of a single communications event typically used to connect a bar code scanner to a terminal or host computer Port Logical circuit for data entry and exit One or more ports may be included within a single connector 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 spinning mirror with varying facet angles Read Cycle A programmed period of time or condition during which the scanner will accept symbol input Reader 1 Traditionally a bar code device that can read but not decode symbols 2 Currently a device that reads and decodes 2D matrix codes Read Range The distances in which a symbol can be reliably read as measured from the front of the scan
55. irnsirnsriresrienrrnnses 6 5 Appendices Appendix A General Specifications seeseeeeeeeeee esenee eeereereeneeeeeen nenne A 2 Appendix B Electrical Specifications ecceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeenees A 4 Appendix C Connectivity cccceeceeeceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeaeeseeeseeeseeeeeates A 6 Appendix D IC 33T a waka r E EA e A e nian A 7 Appendix E IB 131 Interface eeeeceeeseeeeeeneeeenneeeesneeeesaeeeseneteneaaes A 8 Appendix F Serial Configuration Commands cceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee A 10 Appendix G Serial Command Format cccccesceeseseeeeeseeeeeeteeeeeneeeeeeees A 12 Appendix H ASCII Table ccceceeeceeeseeeseeceeeeeeeeseaeeeaeesseeseaeeeeeeteaeeeas A 14 Appendix Defaulting Saving ReSetting cecceeeeeeeeeeeeetteeeeeeeneeeee A 15 Appendix J Object Detector ee eeceeeeeeneeeeeeeereesaeeeaeeeneeeeeeeeeeenatenas A 17 Appendix K Formulas for Number of Decodes ce eee eee A 18 Appendix L Operational Tips ccceeceeeceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeseeeeeaeeeeeeeeaeeeas A 20 Appendix M Glossary Of Terms cceecceeseeeeeeeeereeeeeeeeeeeessateeeeeeneeesas A 21 MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual vi List of Figures Figure 1 1 Hardware Required ec eeseeesseeeeneeeseneeeeseeeeesaeeeeseeeseneeeeeaes 1 2 Figure 1 2 Hardware Connections eecceesceeeeeeeeeeeneeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenees 1 3 Figure 1 3 Symbol Reader Position cecceeceeeceeeeeeeeee
56. is received The read cycle endures until the object moves out of the sensor range and the active trigger state changes again lt K200 2 gt Important Level and Edge apply to the active state of the trigger that exists while the object is in a read cycle Negative is the electrical state OV gnd of the trigger signal associated with the appearance of an object Positive is the electrical state of the trigger signal received by the reader and associated with the subsequent disap pearance of the object MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual 3 7 T D D D 2 p lt o 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 Initiate Read Cycle EN Object 1 moving in front of the detec 2 1 pe tor beam causes a change in the trigger Active PS state initiating the read cycle VN OV gnd Object _ i Initiate Second Read Cycle detector Object 2 moving in front of the detector beam causes another E change in the trigger state This gt N 1 signal initiates a new read cycle Active and ends the previous read cycle unless Timeout is enabled and a Object 4 i 0 Vignd good read or timeout has not gn detector a amp occurred Figure 3 2 Trigger Edge Definition External Trigger Edge as with Level allows the read cycle to begin when a tri
57. l modem cable 5 4 Connect power supply 6 to the B 131 POWER con nector 5 Apply power to the system Figure 1 2 Hardware Connections Caution e Be sure all cables are connected BEFORE applying power e Always power down BEFORE disconnecting any cables 1 Since power supply is included in the single cabling assembly the reader cable should not exceed 3 feet RS232 cabling from the IB 131 to the host can be up to 47 feet provided it does not include power input 2 If using your own null modem RS232 host cable be certain that the host s TxD connects to the reader s RxD and the reader s TxD connects to the host s RxD MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual 1 3 Step 3 Position Symbol and Reader Note Code 39 is the default code type enabled If you are uncertain as to your sym bology type enable all codes 1 Set up a symbol at the scanning distance you are using in your application See MS 3 CCD Read Ranges on page A 3 2 Avoid bright light or IR light from other sources including other readers 3 Pitch symbol or reader slightly to avoid specular reflection the return of direct non diffused light Skew Bar code axis symbol lt D Scanner Scan line Figure 1 3 Symbol Reader Position Note If using an 2 5 symbol verify that the number of characters in the symbol
58. lating multisymbol operations When used in conjunction with Number of Symbols set to Multiple Timing Between dentical Decodes can be set so that more than one symbol can be read within a read cycle Sets the length of time that the reader will wait before allowing a symbol that has been output from outputting again lt K503 TBID gt 0 0 to 2550mS T po D D 2 p lt o MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual 3 5 3 Read Cycle Trigger Trigger Trigger Mode Definition The type of trigger event that will initiate the read cycle Serial Cmd lt K200 trigger mode gt Default Continuous Options 0 Continuous Read See Continuous Read 1 Emulation on page 3 6 2 External Level 3 External Edge Serial Data Serial Data amp External Edge Custom custom configured via symbol setup 4 5 6 Continuous Read Usage Definition Serial Cmd Continuous Read is useful in testing symbol readability or reader functions It is not recommended for normal operations In Continuous Read trigger input options are disabled the reader is always in the read cycle and it will attempt to decode and output every scan crossing a symbol lt K200 0 gt Continuous Read 1 Emulation Usage Definition Operation Hint Continuous Read 1 Emulation can be useful in applications where it is not feasible to use a trigger and all succeeding symbols contain dif ferent information It is also
59. lect another model later you can find it in the App Mode under Model on the menu bar 1 Select MS 3 CCD from the menu and click OK 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 3 CCD 1 or type in a file name of your choice and click OK 3 Click Yes when the connect to the reader dialog appears ESP Q Would you like to connect to the reader e 1 6 MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual Chapter 1 Quick Start Step 6 Autoconnect 1 In the Connecting to dialog if your communications port is not the default COM1 use the pull down arrow to change your communications port Connecting to a MS 3 Laser X Select the COM Port com Press Start to autoconnect 2 Click the Start button When connected the CONNECTED message will appear in a green box in the sta tus bar on the bottom right of the dialog _ CONNECTED 3 If connection fails enable a different Com port check connections 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 Important Note When you connect to the reader the reader s settings will be loaded into ESP MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual 1 7 Step 7 Configure the Reader See the succeeding chapters and Appendices to see specific configuration comma
60. n For single scan line ladder scanning use the following for lt _ gt mula SH 1 Scan Line 3 x DR 3 ND number of decodes SH Symbol Height ladder formula only is a measurement of the height of individual bars SS Symbol Speed is the distance per second that a symbol moves through the scan Direction of label travel Figure A 2 Ladder DR Decode Rate is the number of decodes per second that a given symbol receives as derived from a stationary scan test in Test Decode Rate on page A 43 Single Scan Line Picket Fence Calculation For single scan line picket fence scanning use the following formula GX SL S5 x DR 3 number of complete decodes Direction of label travel gt lt Label a placement area Scan line Figure A 3 Picket Fence 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 18 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Formulas for Number of Decodes Appendices Angled Picket Fence Calculation F Direction of symbol travel The number of complete scans for angled picket fence is o a a calculated the same as that for picket fence with the exception that the scan width is shortened in proportion t lt t
61. nd explanations for both ESP and serial commands By ESP To make change reader settings or to access the utilities or terminal window click on the App Mode button J gt App Mode To return to the Easy Setup Mode click on the Setup Mode button LE Setup Mode 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 10 and Summary of Utilities Commands on page 5 2 Note You can learn the current setting of any parameter by inserting a question mark after the number as in lt K100 gt To see all K commands send lt K gt 1 8 MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual Chapter 1 Quick Start Step 8 Connection Options You can use the Options menu to tell ESP how you wish it to perform at startup Options Connect View He Note The settings you select here willbe saved andbe y Belpad Last loaded into ESP when next opened whether or not you v Skip ESM Mode save the ESP file to the computer erences Ee v Receive After Connect nel v Model Prompt at Startup At startup reloads last file saved to the computer Skip ESM Mode Skips the Easy Setup Mode and opens directly in the App Mode Connect Prompt At startup asks if you would like to connect to the reader Receive After Connect At startup loads the reader s settings
62. nd spaces to represent specific numeric or alphanu meric information 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 A 26 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual A About This Manual vii Ambient light A 2 App Mode 1 8 App Mode button 1 8 Application code 5 3 Approvals viii ASCII Table including control characters A 14 Baud Rate host port 2 3 BSMI i viii Cc CE Compliance viii CE Mark A 2 Character 3 9 Check Digit Code 39 4 4 1 2 5 4 9 Industrial 2 5 4 19 Check Digit Output Status MSI Code 4 21 Plessy Code 4 22 Check Digit Status Industrial 2 5 4 19 Checksum 5 4 Code 128 4 6 Code 39 4 3 Code 93 4 17 Communications by
63. ned by standard symbol 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 P gt x Ss 5 c O D o MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual A 23 A Appendices Glossary of Terms Appendices 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 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 dur ing one pass through the scan 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 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 odd Picket Fence Symbol Orientation A bar code symbol in which the bars are perpen dicular to the symbol s direct
64. ner See Depth of Field A 24 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Glossary of Terms Appendices 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 oblit eration or removal of part of the symbol 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 inte grated in one package Scan Rate SR The number of decodes per second that a given scanner is capable of casting Scan Width SW is the width across the scan beam at a given distance from the scanner in which a symbol can be read Send Transmit data from one device to another Separator A character that separates data fields Serial Commands Online data strings such as lt D gt or lt P gt sent from a host or aux iliary terminal to a scanner or other device Serial Configuration Host Configuration Serial commands that change configura tion disti
65. nguished from operational command by the fact that they can modify non volatile memory for power on configuration Skew Symbol or scanner rotation around the center of the skew axis Slave Scanner A scanner linked to the master or preceding scanner in a daisy chain which relays symbol data to the host See Daisy Chain Specular Reflection The direct mirror like reflection of light back to the source causing saturation and bad reads Supplemental A character or data string that is appended to the main bar code symbol Symbol A bar code A decodable graphic pattern containing information that is rec ognized by a bar code scanner or reader Symbol Data The information that is transmitted from a decoded bar code symbol Symbol Height Regardless of orientation the measurement taken along the length of a symbol s individual bars Symbol Length Regardless of orientation the measurement taken across the sym bol s bars from one end to the other including the quiet zone Symbol Speed The distance per second that a symbol moves in a dynamic applica id gt x c O D o MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual A 25 A Appendices Glossary of Terms Appendices tion Symbol Transitions The transition of bars and spaces on a symbol used to detect the presence of a symbol on an object Symbology A code type such as Code 39 or Code 128 with special rules to define the widths and positions of bars a
66. nications menu To change a setting double click the setting and use your curser to scroll through the options 9 e G Z 5 T N Communications Host Port Connections Baudrate Parity Stop Bits Data Bits Host Protocol Preamble Postamble Communications By Serial Command 9600 Even One Seven Point to Point Disabled Enabled Command Title Format Host Port Parameters lt K100 baud parity stop bits data bits gt Host Protocol lt K140 protocol gt Preamble lt K141 preambole status preamble gt Postamble lt K142 postamble status postamble gt Note You can learn the current setting of any parameter by inserting a question mark after the number as in lt K100 gt To see all K commands send lt K gt 2 2 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Communications Host Port Connections Baud Rate host port Usage Can be used to transfer data faster or to match host port settings Definition The rate at which the reader and host transfer data back and forth Serial Cmd lt K100 baud rate parity stop bits data bits gt Default 9600 b Options 1 1200 2 2400 3 4800 S 4 9600 5 19 2K 6 38 4K 3 Note When running at baud rates less than 19 2K some loss of symbol data may gt occur if the reader approaches its maximum decode rate D Parity ho
67. nt 0 Point to Point 1 Point to Point with RTS CTS Used only with RS232 or RS422 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 K140 0 gt i 2 fe g 3 O fa 3 D Point to Point with RTS CTS Usage Definition Serial Cmd A reader 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 RS232 Point to Point with RTS CTS request to send clear to send is a simple hardware handshaking protocol that allows a reader to initiate data transfers to the host lt K140 1 gt Note When lt K140 1 gt is sent RTS CTS takes effect without a save command Note The host must allow every chance possible for the reader to output If CTS is not active for a long period of time loss of data will occur Note The reader cannot respond to multiple commands whenever CTS is inactive Multiple commands will be buffered but if a command generates a response to the host successive commands will not be processed until the response is output This affects both K commands and operational commands including the reset commands lt A gt lt Z gt and lt Zrd gt MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual 2 5
68. ntical Decodes eeeesseeeeeeeseeeriesrinserrnerirrerresrrnneres 3 5 No De ode TimeOut isi erea aaaea a a eaaa a a aaaea iae 3 12 Decodes Before Quiput esia E o A EEE aaa 3 13 Noread Message ee ie etssscccevus tenses eieae pa t e aaae Ea aa r a aiaiai aae 3 14 Chapter 4 Symbologies COU SO E E E E EE EN 4 3 Code 28 EAN E A E E A E 4 6 Interleaved 2 08 5 voces eee ved Gus eis rae a A A des RAEE EREE AEAEE SA 4 8 Codaba ieee tetera aie ate hat etal Sen i eeee vivant ada 4 11 UPC EAN 23 22 eeite cesta eee aber aes etd on E athe Rant eae 4 14 COdC 93 ees ete tel in at Ge oh ite Sas ET 4 17 Industriali2 of Dann iienaa adidas 4 18 VEETEE olo e pe E E A E A A Ae ee ee ea ee 4 21 Pl ssey Codes avai 4 mn a e N N eens 4 22 Symbology IDy manire ee e ae ee ae id 4 23 Chapter 5 Utilities e E A E E staalssadetiasuaeadetim chines 5 3 Device CoM e ters essciahtectasesdceesebaadegaidesttandetsivecs cde sbastdagidasvendiigisbealessn t 5 5 Defaulting Saving RESetting cecceeeceseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeneeseaeeeeessaeeeaeeeneeteas 5 5 Reader Status Requests cccescceeseeseeeeeneeteaeeeaeesneeeeaeeeneeteaeesnaeeeaeensas 5 6 MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual Chapter 6 Terminal Mode Terminal Windows aaea aE aaae ae aaea a e Tia e aa araras EEE oaa OASE ASE EERE 6 2 FING FUNCHON eoii aihena iaeaea ide E aaea aea a aeaa aaa Ea Ea paa aaaea iadi 6 3 MACOS EEE EA A T 6 4 Terminal Window Functions sssssessseereeeeissrresrirerirrer
69. o scan tilt S Scan Line Figure A 4 Angled Picket Fence Improving the Number of Decodes After changing any of the parameters described in this section recalculate the number of decodes 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 _ application 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 rates If your application allows it shortening the length of a picket fence symbol means the symbol will be in the scan 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 etc c
70. olding 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 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual A 13 P gt x Ss D O D ASCII Table Appendices Appendix H ASCII Table Table A 8 ASCII Table with Control Characters Dec Hex Mne Ctrl Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch 00 00 NUL 32 20 SP 64 40 96 60 E 01 01 SOH A 33 21 65 41 A 97 61 a 02 02 STX B 34 22 66 42 B 98 62 b 03 03 ETX AG 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 SF 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
71. on Code 39 Depth of field 0 to 49 2cm 19 4 Bar code width up to 18cm 7 on 0 3mm 12 mil resolution code Print contrast down to 20 Scan width angle 48 nominal Pitch 50 Skew 40 Symbol contrast 25 min 650nM Connector 3 ft 914mm cable terminated with 15 pin D sub socket connector Communications RS 232 TTL Wedge 85 21 6 mm T Beam Mths Pas 31 78 mm 1 75 44 5 mm 4 l T l 22 66 mm oe 2XM3x 05 228 mm 5 3mm depth 1 75 44 5mm Figure A 1 MS 3 CCD Dimensions Side Back 90 2 25 Laser 22 9mm 57 2mm Emission 2X M3x0 5 5mm MIN DEPTH 10 2 40 __ 61 0mm j 85 21 6mm l 63 1 25 45 16 0mm T 31 8mm 11 4mm J Figure A 2 MS 3 Right Angle Dimensions A 2 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual General Specifications Appendices Read Ranges cm 5 0 5 5 2 10 4 020 3 508 mm 5 2 7 1 o o cm in Range S Note The above graphs are not drawn to the same scale High Density Ranges Low Density Ranges Figure A 3 MS 3 CCD Read Ranges Safety Certifications FCC UL cUL CE BSMI ISO 9001 Cert No US96 0465 Product specifications are given for typical performance at 23 C 74 F using grade A symbols Some performance characteristics may vary at high temperatures or other environmental extremes Micr
72. on without a lt Z gt However a lt Zrd gt affects all parameters See Appendix I Defaulting Saving Resetting on page A 15 for complete explanation on resets saves and defaulting MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual 5 5 Reader Status Requests Reader Status Requests lt K gt Configuration Command Status Returns the current status of all configuration commands 5 6 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Chapter Tenminal Mode T X 3 e Q 2 Chapter Contents Terminal WindOW ccccccccccccccccceceeeeesseeeseeeeseesnaaeaeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseseeseeeseeaaes 6 2 Find FUNCUON eein ena a E EEE EAE Eea EEEE 6 3 Macro So eirinen enra a iii irar i ap a E E ai ia Ea eniT neese ly 6 4 Terminal Window Functions ccccceceeeeeeeeeessnnnneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessessssesesesaaes 6 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 3 CCD Reader User s Manual 6 1 Terminal Window Terminal Window amp To use the terminal mode click on the Terminal button lance You will see the following window ESPESP Untitled File Model Options Connect View Terminal Help Type in text Copy paste E tN ga here to find E p in terminal and save Setup Mode Autoconnect Switch Model window Clear 4i Oe ay screen Sos Qwfiguration Terminal Utilities
73. oscan Systems Inc Specifications subject to change gt gt x D 2 iv D o MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual A 3 Electrical Specifications Appendices Appendix B Electrical Specifications Maximum Operating Power 2 Watts Power Input 5VDC 5 200mV p p max ripple 150mA 5VDC typ Trigger Inputs 4 7 to 24V rated OHA 5VDC 600uA OV Scanner Pin Assignments Table A 1 MS 3 CCD Host Connector 15 pin Pin Lee In Out 1 Power 5VDC In 2 TxD Out 3 RxD In 4 Power Signal ground 5 NC 6 RTS Out 7 NC 8 NC 9 Trigger NPN In 10 CTS In Caution 11 NC e Be sure all cables are connected 12 NC BEFORE applying power 13 Chassis ground e Always power down BEFORE 14 NC disconnecting any cables 15 NC Optoisolator Trigger Inputs Trigger inputs can be fully isolated pulses as NPN circuits Q Q 2 lt lt Minimum Maximum Vin HiGH lin HiGH 4 5 V 3 0MA V 23mA Vin Low lin Low OV OmA 2 0V 1mA Pulse Width min 48 uS Input A 4 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Electrical Specifications Appendices Input Examples Fully Optoisolated NPN Source Isolated Scanner trigger only PNP Source Isolated Scanner Signal Input Input Not Optoisolated NPN Source Non isolated Scanner PNP Source Non isolated Scanne
74. pted Specifies a number of characters that the reader will recognize includ ing start and stop and check digit characters The reader ignores any symbol smaller than the specified length lt K470 status check digit status check digit output sta tus unused unused minimum symbol length full ASCII set gt 0 I mportant Note When setting Symbol Length to any number other than 0 add 1 to account for a check digit For example if your symbol has 3 characters set Symbol Length to 4 MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Symbologies Full ASCII Set Code 39 Usage Must be enabled when reading characters outside the standard charac ter set 0 9 A Z etc User must know in advance whether or not to use Full ASCII Set option Since Full ASCII Set requires two symbol words to encode one character it is less efficient Definition Standard Code 39 encodes 43 characters zero through nine capital A through capital Z minus symbol plus symbol forward slash space decimal point dollar sign and percent symbol When Full ASCII Set is enabled the reader can read the full ASCII character set from 0 to 255 Serial Cmd lt K470 status check digit status check digit output sta tus unused unused minimum symbol length full ASCII set gt Default Disabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled jA Ww lt 3 o o fo a D z MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual 4 5 N D D 2 Q E gt l
75. r trigger only Signal Input g Input Power ground P gt x Ss D O D o MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual A 5 Connectivity Appendices Appendix C Connectivity Standalone Setup with IC 331 and IB 131 In this configuration the IC 331 transforms incoming 10 to 28 VDC to 5VDC for the MS 3 scan ner s use e 1 MS 3 CCD scanner e 2 C 331 interface con verter P N 98 000050 01 3 IB 131 Interface box 4 Se P N 99 400005 02 4 To host computer 5 Null modem configuration cable P N 61 300026 01 DB 25 plug to DB 9 socket 6ft 6 Power supply P N 97 100004 05 USA plug or P N 97 100004 06 Euro plug 7 Optional object detector P N 99 440001 10 is shown here Figure A 4 MS 3 1B 131 Typical Setup Q Q Q lt lt A 6 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual IC 331 Appendix D IC 331 3 08 78 2 mm om i O plug 5 Figure A 5 1C 331 to MS 3 Pinouts Appendices 15 biy 2 oJi PR SCANNER connector to MS 3 with fixed nuts a See Figure A 5 I C 331 to MS 3 Pinouts EXTERNAL Connector to B 131 with thumbscrews 1 5 10 Pe Se
76. r accepts either a serial ASCII character or an external trigger pulse to start the read cycle lt K200 5 gt Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Allows the user to define the trigger character that initiates the read cycle A delimited trigger character is one that either starts or ends the read cycle and is enclosed by delimiters such as lt gt T po D D a p lt 7a D lt K201 serial trigger character gt corresponds to lt GS gt Any single ASCII character including control characters except NUL 00H an existing host command character or an on line protocol char acter Note Serial Data or Serial Data or Edge triggering mode must be enabled for Serial Trigger Character to take effect MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual 3 9 3 Read Cycle Trigger Start Character non delimited Usage Definition Rules Serial Cmd Default Options It is useful in applications where different characters are required to start and end a read cycle A single ASCII host serial trigger character that starts the read cycle and is not enclosed by delimiters such as lt and gt Both Start and End non delimited characters can be defined and will function according to the trigger event as follows When defining Start and End trigger characters the following rules apply e In External Edge the reader looks only for the Start Trigger Char acter and ignores any End Trigger Char
77. r commands Change Background Color of terminal win dow Default Settings changes all the above back to default settings T D 3 e Q 2 The pulldown Terminal menu has Capture and Save Current Text as well as the functions defined above Terminal Help Capture Save Current Text Change Font Change Echo Fort Disable Echo Change Background Color gt Default Settings e Capture lets you append data in real time to a text file of your choice While in operation the text file cannot be opened You can select Pause to interrupt the capture flow or Stop to end the flow and open the file e Save Current Text saves all text in the ter minal window to a text file of your choice MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual 6 5 Terminal Window Functions 3 D i 6 6 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Chapter Contents Appendix A General Specifications cceceecceeeceseeeeeneeeeeeeeaeesueeseneeeaeeesas A 2 Appendix B Electrical Specifications ecceeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeteeeeeneeraas A 4 Appendix C Connectivity 0 02 cccceecceeeeeteeeeeececneeeeeeeseeseaeesaeeeseeseseeseaeeeaeeeaes A 6 Appendix D IG 334 iv ecicsiicest shld netlabel ns A 7 Appendix E IB 131 Interface eee eeeceeeeneeeeeeeeeeseeeeseaeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeneeeee A 8 Appendix F Serial Configuration Commands e cecceeseeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeee A 10 Appendix G Seri
78. rity Specifies a number of characters that the reader will recognize includ ing a check digit character Allows user to define a second symbol length for Industrial 2 5 lt K488 status check digit status check digit output status format sym bol length 1 symbol length 2 gt 6 0 to 32 See Symbol Length 1 Industrial 2 of 5 for rules for saving MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Symbologies MSI Code Usage Definition MSI Status Serial Cmd Default Options Used in retail and inventory markets A variation of Plessey MSI is a numeric continuous code with each character consisting of four bits in a binary format lt K486 status check digit mode check digit output status unused min imum symbol length gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Digit Mode MSI Code Serial Cmd Default lt K486 status check digit mode check digit output sta tus unused minimum symbol length gt Mod10 Check Digit Output Status MSI Code Serial Cmd Default Options lt K486 status check digit mode check digit output sta tus unused minimum symbol length gt Enabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Minimum Symbol Length MSI Code Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Options Specifies a number of characters that the reader will recognize includ ing a check digit character lt K486 status check digit mode check digit output status unused min imum
79. rt No a531 3003 10 App Code X Request Checksum BI oo Request Checksum From the Firmware tab in the Utilities menu select App Code or Boot Code from the pulldown selection box and click Request Checksum 5 4 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Chapter 5 Utilities Device Control Enable Scanning Sending lt H gt allows the reader to trigger on any available trigger source Disable Scanning Sending lt I gt will turn the reader off This feature is useful during extended periods of time when no symbols are being scanned or the reader is being configured Disabling scanning will not affect any downloaded commands to the reader Note lt I gt only disables Continuous Read and the external trigger Serial triggers will activate a read cycle Defaulting Saving Resetting Understanding and controlling your reader s active saved and default settings is criti cal to the operation of your reader Table 5 1 Software Reset Save Recall Commands lt A gt Reset does not save for power on lt Z gt Save current settings for power on lt Zrd gt Recall Microscan default parameters and save for power on Important Note The following commands need to be followed by a lt Z gt to be saved for power on Host Protocol Baud Rate Data Bits Stop Bits Parity Trigger Characters Delimited Start and Stop Preamble Postamble and Noread Message All other parameters are saved for power
80. s Manual Chapter Contrunications 2 ng 2 e 3 Z Chapter Contents a O Host Pon CoOnnecignE sen a 2 3 2 Host Port Protocol cccccecscseseccececceceeceseecsececsececsesecsesacsevacaevavaesssevarsesetaeeees 2 5 5 PREAMBLE AE EE AE EEE A N E E A A E 2 6 r Postamble cceeeeeccecceccecteceeeesessecceeceeeeceeceaeeasssececeeaseeeesauaesaseseceeeeeseeeseaas 2 7 With Microscan s ESP Easy Setup Program configuration changes can be made in the ESP menus then sent and saved to your reader The user can also send serial commands to the reader via the ESP s Terminal window This section includes connecting parameters and options for communicating by the auxiliary port and various interfaces Note on Serial Commands To preserve continuity with other Microscan products some serial configuration commands may include Os zeros or 1s as placeholders In order for a these commands to be implemented the placeholders must be included Note Default settings for establishing communications are Baud 9600 Parity Even Stop Bits One Data Bits Seven Flow Control None Note You can learn the current setting of any parameter by inserting a question mark after the number as in lt K100 gt To see all K commands send lt K gt MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual 2 1 Communications by ESP possvscsessccnssussecsecssssseey Communication Click this button to bring up the Commu
81. st port T 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 K100 baud rate parity stop bits data bits gt Default Even Options 0 None 1 Even 2 Odd Stop Bits host port Usage Only changed if necessary to match host setting Definition One or two bits added to the end of each character to indicate the end of the character Serial Cmd lt K100 baud rate parity stop bits data bits gt Default One Options 0 One 1 Two MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual 2 3 Host Port Connections Data Bits host port Usage Only changed if necessary to match host setting Definition Number of bits in each character Serial Cmd lt K100 baud rate parity stop bits data bits gt Default Seven Options 0 Seven 1 Eight 9 e G Z 5 N 2 4 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Chapter 2 Communications Host Port Protocol Usage Definition Default Options Point to Point standard Usage Definition Serial Cmd In general the point to point protocols will work well in most applica tions They require no address and must use RS232 communications standards Protocols define the sequence and format in which information is trans ferred between the reader and the host Point to Poi
82. status postamble gt Read Cycle Number of Symbols lt K222 number of symbols gt Time Between Identical Decodes lt K503 TBID gt Trigger Mode lt K200 trigger mode gt Serial Trigger Character lt K201 serial trigger character gt Start Character lt K229 start trigger character gt Stop Character lt K230 stop trigger character gt No Decode Timeout lt K220 no decode timeout gt Decodes Before Timeout lt K221 number before output gt Symbology Code 39 lt K470 status check digit status check digit output sta tus unused unused minimum symbol length full ASCII set gt Code 128 EAN lt K474 status unused minimum symbol length 1 1 unused application record separator character gt Interleaved 2 of 5 lt K472 status check digit status check digit output status symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt lt K471 status unused start amp stop output status unused symbol length N Q Q 2 lt lt Codabar status symbol length check digit type check digit status check digit out put status gt lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 sta UPC EAN tus supplemental status supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 sta tus UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Code 93 lt K475 status unused minimum length gt Industrial 2 of 5 lt K488 status check digit status check digit output
83. t Code 128 EAN Code 128 EAN Usage Definition Code 128 EAN is useful in applications with tight spots and high security needs A very dense alphanumeric symbology It encodes all 128 ASCII char acters it is continuous has variable length and uses multiple element widths measured edge to edge Code 128 EAN Status Serial Cmd Default Options Note Status lt K474 status unused minimum symbol length 1 1 unused application record separator character gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled includes both Code 128 and EAN Minimum Symbol Length Code 128 EAN Note Minimum Symbol Length is enabled by setting the default to any value other than zero Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Default Options Minimum Symbol Length helps prevent truncations and increases data integrity by ensuring that only minimum length symbols will be accepted Specifies a number of characters that the reader will recognize includ ing start and stop and check digit characters The reader ignores any symbol smaller than the specified length lt K474 status unused minimum symbol length 1 1 unused applica tion record separator character gt 0 0 0 any length 0 to 32 MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Symbologies Application Record Separator Character Code 128 EAN Note Application Record Separator Character Status is enabled by setting the parameter to any value o
84. ta following 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 UPC A Status Serial Cmd lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status sup plementals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Default Enabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled UPC E Status Serial Cmd lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status sup plementals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Default Enabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled EAN 8 Status Serial Cmd lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status sup plementals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Default Enabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled EAN 13 Status Serial Cmd Default Options 4 14 lt K489 UPC A status UPC E status EAN 8 status EAN 13 status sup plementals required supplemental 2 status supplemental 5 status UPC A as EAN 13 UPC E as A EAN 8 as EAN 13 gt Enabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual Chapter 4 Symbologies Supplementals Suppl ementals Required UPC EAN Usage
85. tamble status postamble character s gt Default Enabled Options 0 Disabled 1 Enabled within any protocol Note When setting to Enabled the postamble string must also be sent in the same command Postamble Characters Serial Cmd lt K142 postamble status postamble characters gt Default M J Corresponds to carriage return line feed null null as displayed in the menu Options Up to four user defined ASCII characters including control characters To enter control characters within a serial command hold down the control key while typing the desired character Example lt K142 CNTL m CNTL j gt to enter M J When using the 9 pin configuration port it is important to remember to enable this command 2 7 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Postamble N c Q p 0 O lt 5 o T N 2 8 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Chapter Read Cycle Chapter Contents Number of SymbolS cceeececeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeceaeeseeeenaeeseeseaeeseeseaeeeeeessaes 3 4 Time Between Identical Decodes ee eeeeeeeneeeeeneeeeneeeeteaeeteeaeeeeneeeeneaeeeee 3 5 No Decode Timeout ecccecceeceeeseeeeeseeeeeneeeeeseneeseneeeenseeeeeseneesseneteneeaeers 3 12 Decodes Before Output eeceeceeeeeceseeteeeteseeceeeeeaeesseeseaeeeaeesseeeeaeeeeeteas 3 13 Noread Message ccceseceeescceeeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeneneeseseeenenuaeenseeeesnseeenseneenees 3 14 After you ve established communi
86. ther than a null Definition Allows the user to define an ASCII character as an application record separator Serial Cmd lt K474 status unused minimum symbol length 1 1 unused applica tion record separator character gt Default Null Default Null 0x00 disabled no separator output Options User Defined ASCII character jA Ww lt 3 o o fo a D z MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual 4 7 N D D 2 Q E gt lt Interleaved 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 Usage Definition It is has been popular because it is the most dense symbol for printing numeric characters less than 10 characters in length however Micros can 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 symbols Interleaved 2 of 5 Status Serial Cmd Default Options lt K472 status check digit status check digit output status symbol length 1 symbol length 2 gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Digit Status Interleaved 2 of 5 Usage Definition
87. ual Serial Command Format A 12 Serial Command Status Request A 13 Serial Commands concatenating A 13 Serial Configuration Commands A 12 Serial Configuration Summary Read Cycle 3 2 Serial Data 3 9 Serial Trigger Character delimited 3 9 Serial Utility Commands A 12 Setup Mode 1 8 Special Characters in Embedded Menus A 13 Special Characters in Serial Commands A 13 Specular reflection 1 4 Start Character trigger non delimited 3 10 Stop Bits host port 2 3 Stop Character trigger non delimited 3 11 Supplemental 2 Status UPC EAN 4 15 Supplemental 5 Status UPC EAN 4 15 Supplementals UPC EAN 4 15 Supplementals Required UPC EAN 4 15 Symbol Length Codabar 4 12 1 2 5 4 9 Symbol Length 1 Industrial 2 5 4 20 Symbol Length 2 Industrial 2 5 4 20 Symbol Speed A 18 Symbologies by ESP 4 2 by serial command 4 2 Symbology ID 4 23 T TBID 3 5 Terminal Window 6 2 Terminal Window Functions 6 5 Index Time Between Identical Decodes 3 5 Trigger 3 6 A 4 Trigger Connector 4 pin IB 131 A 8 Trigger Mode 3 6 U UL viii UPC EAN 4 14 UPC A as EAN 13 UPC EAN 4 16 UPC A Status UPC EAN 4 14 UPC E as UPC A UPC EAN 4 16 UPC E Status UPC EAN 4 14 Utilities by ESP 5 2 by serial command 5 2 Utility Commands A 12 Ww Warranty Statement iii Windows 1 5 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual
88. uring that a minimum symbol length will be accepted Specifies the minimum number of characters that the reader will recog nize this does not include start and stop and check digit characters The reader ignores any symbol smaller than the specified length Important Note When setting Symbol Length to any number other than zero add 1 to account for a reserved space For example if your symbol has 3 char acters set Symbol Length to 4 lt K475 status unused minimum symbol length gt 10 0 to 32 i Ww lt 3 o 2 fo a D z MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual 4 17 o D D 2 Q E gt lt Industrial 2 of 5 Industrial 2 of 5 Usage Definition Also called Standard 2 of 5 it has been used widely in the photofin ishing and warehouse sorting industries as well as sequentially num bering airline tickets Microscan does not recommend this symbology for any new applications because of inherent problems such as trunca tion A non interleaved low density continuous self checking numeric sym bology that does not require a checksum The encoding method is essentially the same as Interleaved 2 of 5 except that with Industrial spaces are fixed width and used only to sep arate the bars Interleaved 2 of 5 allows information to be encoded in both the bars and spaces A check digit is highly recommended Important You must set Symbol Length in order to decode Indus trial 2 5 symbols
89. us check digit output sta tus unused unused minimum symbol length full ASCII set gt Enabled Note This is the only symbol type enabled by default 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Check Digit Status Code 39 Serial Cmd Default Options lt K470 code 39 status check digit status check digit output sta tus unused unused minimum symbol length full ASCII set gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled jA Ww lt 3 o o fo a D z MS 3 CCD Scanner User s Manual 4 3 o 2 D 2 Q E gt lt Code 39 Check Digit Output Code 39 Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Options Check Digit Output Status added to the symbol provides additional security When enabled the check digit character is read and sent along with the symbol data When disabled symbol data is sent without the check digit Note When in Single symbol mode and Check Digit Output Status and an External or Serial trigger option enabled an invalid check digit calculation will cause a noread message to be transmitted at the end of the read cycle lt K470 status check digit status check digit output sta tus unused unused minimum symbol length full ASCII set gt Disabled 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Minimum Symbol Length Code 39 Usage Definition Serial Cmd Default Minimum symbol Length helps prevent truncations and increases data integrity by ensuring that a minimum symbol length will be acce
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91. y Statement and Exclusions What Is Covered Microscan Systems Inc warrants to the original purchaser that products manufactured by it will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of shipment This warranty is specifically limited to at Microscan s sole option repair or replacement with a functionally equivalent unit and return without charge for service or return freight What Is Excluded This limited warranty specifically excludes the following 1 Any products or parts that have been subject to misuse neglect accident unauthorized repair improper installation or 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 e
92. y 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 host and displayed on the aux iliary port screen Host A computer PLC or other device that is used to execute commands and pro cess data and discrete signals Host Port The pins or connections on a scanner or other device that physically con N Q 2 Q Q K lt A 22 MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual Glossary of Terms Appendices nect with a host and using the RS232 RS422 or RS485 standards pass data and serial commands from one device to another Initialize Implement serial configuration commands into the scanner s active memory Input A channel or communications line Decoded data or a discrete signal that is received by a device See Output Intercharacter Delay The time interval in milliseconds between individual charac ters transmitted from the scanner to the host Intercharacter Gap The extra space between the last element of one character and the first element of the adjacent character of a specific symbol Label The physical media on which a bar code symbol is presented 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 bar code characters that exceed three times
93. ycle Typically a detector is positioned so that it will detect the presence of an object before its symbol can be read An object detector is mounted in almost any position relative to the object as long as 1 the object passes within range of the detector and 2 direct or reflected light from the detector does not interfere with the reader s reception As the item continues to move down the line its symbol moves into the reader beam and is read by the reader lt a Bar coded item Bar coded item Object detector gt ke 5 O D D Figure A 1 Object Detector MS 3 CCD Reader User s Manual A 17 Q Q Q lt q lt Formulas for Number of Decodes Appendices Appendix K Fomuas for Nurrber of Decodes To ensure reliable scanning apply a minimum of five decodes to each symbol Use the formulas below to calculate 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 minimum for your application plug in the minimum number of decodes 5 and solve for another parameter that might be changed such as symbol speed or scans per sec ond Note While the formulas given here solve for the predicted number of decodes you may also use the formulas to solve for other parameters that might be changed such as symbol speed symbol length etc Single Line Ladder Calculatio

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