Microscan MS-2 User Manual

MS-2 CCD ReaderUser’s ManualP/N 83-000002 Rev C

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A-2 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualGeneral SpecificationsAppendix A — General SpecificationsMechanicalHeight: 0.85” (21.6 mm)Width: 1.75” (44.5 mm)Lengt

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual A-3AppendicesRead RangesNote: All values are based on a Grade B Code 39 symbol.Narrow-bar-width Read Range Scan WidthHi

A-4 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualGeneral SpecificationsFIS OptionsSafety CertificationsFCC, UL/cUL, CE, RoHS/WEEEISO CertificationISO 9001:2000 Certif

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual A-5AppendicesAppendix B — Electrical SpecificationsPower: 5V +/– 5%, 300 mV p-p max. ripple, 150mA @ 5V (typ.)Host Conne

A-6 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualSerial Configuration CommandsAppendix C — Serial Configuration CommandsNote: For a list of utility commands such as r

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual A-7AppendicesSerial Command FormatSerial commands are of two types: utility and configuration. Rules that apply to both

A-8 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualSerial Configuration CommandsConfiguration Command Status RequestTo learn the reader’s current configuration, send th

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual A-9AppendicesAppendix D — Communications ProtocolCommunications Protocol Command TableProtocol Command(Mnemonic displaye

A-10 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualCommunication Protocol CommandsAppendix E — ASCII TableDec Hex Mne Ctrl Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch00 00 NUL ^@

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual A-11AppendicesAppendix F — Operational TipsCleaningThe MS-2 CCD Reader has a hard-coated window that should only be clea

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 1-11 Quick StartContentsThis section is designed to get your MS-2 CCD Reader up and running quickly using ESP (Easy Setu

A-12 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualUsing an External TriggerAppendix G — Using an External TriggerTwo types of inputs are used on Microscan readers. 5

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual A-13AppendicesAppendix H — Glossary of TermsAberration — The failure of an optical lens to produce an exact point-to-poi

A-14 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualGlossary of TermsDelimited — A delimited command or field is bracketed by predefined characters.Decode Rate — The nu

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual A-15AppendicesGood Read — A decode. The successful scanning and decoding of the information encoded in a bar code symbol

A-16 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualGlossary of TermsPLC — See Programmable Logic Controller.Port — Logical circuit for data entry and exit. (One or mor

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 1Hyperlink IndexAA/D Converter Aberration About the MS-2 CCD Reader About This Manual Absorption Active Illumination ADC

2 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualDCharge-Coupled Device Check Character Check Character Mode (MSI Code) Check Character Output (Codabar) Check Character

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 3E IndexDarkfield Illumination Data Bits, Host Port DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) DataBa

4 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualFEntering Control Characters in Serial Commands Environmental EPROM Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory ESP System R

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 5H IndexHHalf Duplex Hex Values High Density Highlighting Host Host Communications Host Connector / Pin Assignments Host

1-2 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualCheck HardwareStep 1 — Check HardwareUSB Hardware RS-232 HardwareItem Description Part Number1 MS-2 CCD Reader FIS-00

6 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualNMinimum Symbol Length (Code 128/EAN 128) Minimum Symbol Length (Code 39) Minimum Symbol Length (Code 93) Minimum Symbo

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 7Q IndexPlessey Code Point-to-Point (Standard) Point-to-Point with RTS/CTS Port Position the Reader Postamble Postamble

8 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualSSSafety Certifications Save Save As Save Configuration in ESP Save Current Text Save for Power-On Saving Saving Option

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 9T IndexSupplemental 5 Status (UPC/EAN) Supplementals Required (UPC/EAN) Switch Model Symbol Caption Symbol Length # 1 (

10 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualVVVariable Length Very Large-Scale Integration View VLSI WWarranty

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MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 1-3Quick StartStep 2 — Connect the SystemConnecting by USB• Connect the reader (1) to the IC-3USB Interface Kit (2). • C

1-4 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualInstall ESPStep 3 — Install ESPEasy Setup Program (ESP) is Microscan’s proprietary setup and testing application. The

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 1-5Quick StartStep 4 — Select ModelWhen you start ESP, the following menu will appear:1. Click the button showing the MS

1-6 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualAutoconnectStep 5 — Autoconnect• Click Start when the Autoconnect dialog appears.• If your communications port is not

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 1-7Quick StartStep 6 — Position the Reader• Set up a symbol at the distance you will be using in your application. Refer

1-8 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualConfigure the ReaderStep 7 — Configure the ReaderTo make setup changes to the reader, click the App Mode button. The

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 1-9Quick StartStep 8 — Save Configuration in ESPTo make changes to a configuration setting:Saving Options• Send, No Save

ii MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualCopyright and DisclaimerCopyright ©2009by Microscan Systems, Inc.1201 S.W. 7th Street, Renton, WA, U.S.A. 98057(425) 2

1-10 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualSave Configuration in ESP

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 2-12 Using ESPContentsThis section is designed to help you understand the basic structure and elements of ESP (Easy Setu

2-2 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualEZ ModeEZ ModeEZ Mode offers instructions on positioning the reader in relation to a test symbol, and also features a

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 2-3Using ESPApplication ModeFrom EZ Mode, you can click on the App Mode button to access specific configuration menus, U

2-4 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualMenu ToolbarMenu ToolbarFile > NewWhenever New is selected, the default configuration of ESP is loaded. Open/SaveW

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 2-5Using ESPModelIn the Model menu you can select any of the models supported by ESP. When you choose a different model,

2-6 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualMenu ToolbarOptionsThe Options menu allows you to save memos and set up ESP Preferences.Note: Preferences will be sav

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 2-7Using ESPPreferences > Terminal TabShow Non-Printable Characters When Show Non-Printable Characters is enabled, ch

2-8 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualMenu ToolbarPreferences > Bar Code Options TabThe Bar Code Options dialog allows you to set the size of user-creat

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 2-9Using ESPPreferences > Advanced TabSend XON with AutoconnectSends an XON (Begin Transmission) command to the reade

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual iiiIntroductionMicroscan Limited Warranty Statement and ExclusionsWhat Is Covered?Microscan Systems Inc. warrants to the

2-10 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualMenu ToolbarPreferences > Advanced Tab (cont.)Connect to Readers via TCP/IPWhen enabled, shows a TCP/IP option on

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 2-11Using ESPDocument MemoThe information you type in the Document Memo field will appear in a context-sensitive text bo

2-12 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualAutoconnectAutoconnect•If your RS-232 connection attempt fails, you can use Autoconnect to establish a connection be

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 2-13Using ESPAutoconnect (cont.)If your host settings cannot be changed to match the reader’s settings:• Click Connect o

2-14 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualViewViewThe View menu allows you to move quickly between interfaces without using the icon buttons on the App Mode t

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 2-15Using ESPNavigating in ESPTo change reader settings, or to access the Terminal or Utilities views, click the App Mod

2-16 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualSend/Receive OptionsSend/Receive OptionsTo access Receive, Save, and Default options, click the Send/Recv button. Yo

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 2-17Using ESPDefaultingWhen you select Default Current Menu Settings or Default all ESP Settings, you are only defaultin

2-18 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualSend/Receive Options

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 3-13 CommunicationsContentsThis section explains how to set up communications between the reader and a host.With Microsc

iv MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualTable of ContentsTable of ContentsChapter 1 Quick Start Step 1 Check Hardware ...

3-2 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualCommunications by ESPCommunications by ESPClick this button to bring up the App Mode view.Click this button to bring

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 3-3CommunicationsCommunications Serial CommandsHost Port Connections <K100,baud rate,parity,stop bits,data bits>Ho

3-4 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualHost Port ConnectionsHost Port ConnectionsThe following settings define the basic transmission speeds and digital sta

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 3-5CommunicationsHost Port ProtocolNote: The preamble <K141> and postamble <K142> character strings can be u

3-6 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualPreamblePreamblePreamble StatusPreamble CharactersUsage: Useful for identifying and controlling incoming data. For ex

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 3-7CommunicationsPostamblePostamble StatusPostamble CharactersUsage: Useful for identifying and controlling incoming dat

3-8 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualPostamble

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 4-14 Read CycleContentsAfter you’ve established communications you will need to address the spatial and timing parameter

4-2 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualRead Cycle by ESPRead Cycle by ESPClick this button to bring up the Read Cycle tree control.To change a setting, doub

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 4-3Read CycleRead Cycle Serial CommandsTrigger Mode<K200,trigger mode>Serial Trigger Character <K201,serial tri

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual vIntroductionSymbologies Serial Commands ...5-3Code 39 ...

4-4 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualMS-2 Read Cycle OverviewMS-2 Read Cycle OverviewThe MS-2 outputs symbol data as soon as it is decoded. There is no “E

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 4-5Read CycleNumber of SymbolsNumber of SymbolsUsage: Commonly used in shipping applications where an object contains in

4-6 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualTime Between Identical DecodesTime Between Identical DecodesUsage: Can be used to prevent repetition of data output.

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 4-7Read CycleTrigger ModeContinuous ReadExternal LevelDefinition: The Trigger is the event that initiates a read cycle.S

4-8 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualTrigger ModeExternal EdgeSerial DataNote: In Serial Data, sending a non-delimited start serial character will start a

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 4-9Read CycleContinuous Read 1 Output EmulationSetting Up Continuous Read 1 Output Emulation1. Set Number of Symbols to

4-10 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualSerial Trigger Character (Delimited)Serial Trigger Character (Delimited)Note: Serial Data or Serial Data and Edge tr

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 4-11Read CycleStart Trigger Character (Non-Delimited)Usage: Useful in applications where different characters are requir

4-12 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualStop Trigger Character (Non-Delimited)Stop Trigger Character (Non-Delimited)Usage: Useful in applications where diff

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 4-13Read CycleNo Decode TimeoutThe MS-2 times out if no symbol is decoded during the No Decode Timeout period. If a symb

vi MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualAbout the MS-2 CCD ReaderAbout the MS-2 CCD ReaderThe key features of the MS-2 CCD Reader are:• Ultra-compact size• CC

4-14 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualDecodes Before OutputDecodes Before OutputNote: When setting up, determine if the reader’s scan rate is capable of s

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 4-15Read CycleNo Read MessageNote: A No Read message can only be transmitted when in Single symbol mode and no decodes o

4-16 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualReader SetupReader SetupReader Setup allows shutter speed to be controlled automatically, set to a specific value, o

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 5-15 SymbologiesContentsThis section describes the various symbol types that can be decoded by the MS-2 CCD Reader.See t

5-2 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualSymbologies by ESPSymbologies by ESPClick this button to bring up the Symbologies tree control.To change a setting, d

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 5-3SymbologiesSymbologies Serial CommandsSymbology Identifier <K450,0,symbology identifier status>Code 39 <K470

5-4 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualCode 39Code 39Check Character Status (Code 39)Check Character Output Status (Code 39)Usage: Code 39 is the most widel

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 5-5SymbologiesMinimum Symbol Length (Code 39)Full ASCII Set (Code 39)Usage: Minimum Symbol Length helps prevent truncati

5-6 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualCodabarCodabarStart/Stop Output Status (Codabar)Symbol Length Status (Codabar)Usage: Used in photo-finishing and libr

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 5-7SymbologiesSymbol Length (Codabar)Check Character Status (Codabar)Check Character Output (Codabar)Definition: Specifi

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual viiIntroductionWarning and Caution Summary• Viewing the MS-2’s LED output with optical instruments such as magnifiers, e

5-8 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualInterleaved 2 of 5Interleaved 2 of 5Check Character Status (Interleaved 2 of 5)Check Character Output Status (Interle

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 5-9SymbologiesSymbol Length #1 (Interleaved 2 of 5)Symbol Length #2 (Interleaved 2 of 5)Range Modes (Interleaved 2 of 5)

5-10 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualCode 128/EAN 128Code 128/EAN 128Minimum Symbol Length (Code 128/EAN 128)Application Record Separator Character (Code

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 5-11SymbologiesCode 93Minimum Symbol Length (Code 93)Usage: Used in some clinical applications.Definition: Code 93 is a

5-12 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualGS1 DataBar (RSS)GS1 DataBar (RSS)Note: GS1 DataBar symbologies were previously known as “Reduced Space Symbology”,

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 5-13SymbologiesMSI CodeStatus (MSI Code)Check Character Mode (MSI Code)Check Character Output Status (MSI Code)Minimum S

5-14 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualPlessey CodePlessey CodeStatus (Plessey Code)Check Character Output Status (Plessey Code)Minimum Symbol Length (Ples

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 5-15SymbologiesIndustrial 2 of 5Status (Industrial 2 of 5)Check Character Status (Industrial 2 of 5)Check Character Outp

5-16 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualIndustrial 2 of 5Symbol Length # 1 (Industrial 2 of 5)Symbol Length # 2 (Industrial 2 of 5)Range Modes (Industrial 2

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 5-17SymbologiesUPC/EANUPC-A Status (UPC/EAN)UPC-E Status (UPC/EAN)EAN-8 Status (UPC/EAN)Usage:Used primarily in point-of

viii MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualStatement of Agency ComplianceStatement of Agency ComplianceThe MS-2 has been tested for compliance with FCC (Federa

5-18 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualUPC/EANEAN-13 Status (UPC/EAN)Supplementals Required (UPC/EAN)Supplemental 2 Status (UPC/EAN)Supplemental 5 Status (

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 5-19SymbologiesUPC-A as EAN-13 (UPC/EAN)UPC-E as UPC-A (UPC/EAN)EAN-8 as EAN-13 (UPC/EAN)Definition: When enabled, UPC-A

5-20 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualSymbology IdentifierSymbology IdentifierExplanation of Modifiers for Code 39, Codabar, and I-2/5• For Code 39, Codab

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 6-16 TerminalContentsThis section describes the Terminal window and Macro functions in ESP.Terminal Window...

6-2 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualTerminal WindowTerminal WindowThe following view will appear:The Terminal allows you to send serial commands to the r

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 6-3TerminalFindThe Find function allows you to enter text strings to be searched for in the Terminal window. For example

6-4 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualSendSendThe Send function allows you to enter serial commands and then send them to the reader.1. Type the command in

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 6-5TerminalMacrosMacros can be stored in a macro selection bar, edited in a separate window, and executed by clicking on

6-6 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualTerminal Window MenusTerminal Window MenusRight-click on the Terminal window to display the following menu:Terminal D

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 7-17 UtilitiesContentsUtility commands are generally commands that are performed during reader operations to perform mis

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual ixIntroductionStatement of RoHS ComplianceAll Microscan readers with a ‘G’ suffix in the FIS number are RoHS-Compliant.

7-2 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualSerial Utility CommandsSerial Utility CommandsNote: For a list of all K commands, see Serial Configuration Commands o

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 7-3UtilitiesDifferences from DefaultClicking the Differences from Default button will cause ESP to check all stored conf

7-4 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualFirmwareFirmwareFirmware UpdateApplication code versions are specific to your MS-2. Consult with your sales represent

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 7-5Utilities9. Click Open, select the appropriate firmware file (a .mhx file) and click OK.10. Click the Set Environment

7-6 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualFirmwareFirmware VerificationRequest Part Number by ESPESP allows you to send a request to the MS-2 for the applicati

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 7-7UtilitiesDevice ControlDisable ReaderNote: <I> only disables Continuous Read and the external trigger. Serial t

7-8 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualDefault/Reset/SaveDefault/Reset/SaveUnderstanding and controlling your reader’s active, saved, and default settings i

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual 7-9UtilitiesReader Status Request<K?> Configuration Command StatusThis is the fastest way to learn the reader’s cu

7-10 MS-2 CCD Reader User’s ManualReader Status Request

MS-2 CCD Reader User’s Manual A-1AppendicesContentsAppendix A General Specifications.................