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x MS-4 Imager User’s ManualStatement of Agency ComplianceStatement of Agency ComplianceThe MS-4 Imager has been tested for compliance with FCC (Federa

5-4 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualRead Cycle SetupRead Cycle SetupSetting up read cycle and triggering parameters will involve a series of decisions based

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 5-5Read CycleMultisymbolNumber of SymbolsMultisymbol SeparatorNote: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be enter

5-6 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualTrigger Mode and DurationTrigger Mode and DurationTriggerNote: When calibrating the Imager or testing read rate, the curr

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 5-7Read CycleContinuous Read 1 OutputCaution: In automated environments, Continuous Read 1 Output is not recommended because

5-8 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualTrigger Mode and DurationExternal LevelImportant: Level and Edge apply to the active logic state (Negative or Positive) t

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 5-9Read CycleSerial DataNote: In Serial Data, sending a non-delimited start serial character will start a read cycle; howeve

5-10 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualTrigger Mode and DurationTrigger Filter DurationNote: If Trigger Mode is set to External Edge, the Imager will trigger o

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 5-11Read CycleExternal Trigger PolarityUsage: Allows users to select the trigger polarity that will be used in their applica

5-12 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualSerial TriggerSerial TriggerSerial Trigger Character (Delimited)Note: Serial Data or Serial Data or External Edge trigge

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 5-13Read CycleStart Trigger Character (Non-Delimited)Note: See ASCII Character Entry Modifier on page 3-32 for hex entry ins

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual xiIntroductionStatement of RoHS ComplianceAll Microscan readers with a ‘G’ suffix in the FIS number are RoHS-Compliant. All

5-14 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualEnd of Read CycleEnd of Read CycleEnd of Read Cycle ModeNote: When operating in Continuous Read or Continuous Read 1 Out

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 5-15Read CycleNew TriggerTimeout or New TriggerLast FrameLast Frame or New TriggerRead Cycle TimeoutUsage: New Trigger is an

5-16 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCapture ModeCapture ModeRapid CaptureContinuous CaptureDefinition: Capture Mode relates to the way that images are captu

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 5-17Read CycleNumber of CapturesNote: The range of maximum number of captures is dynamic. This range is dependent on the max

5-18 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualTimed CaptureUsage: Timed Capture is useful in fast-moving applications in which symbols are only in the field of view f

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 5-19Read CycleTriggered CaptureUsage: Useful in applications where each decode must be treated as a discrete event, regardle

5-20 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCapture TimingCapture TimingNote: Capture Timing applies only to Rapid Capture Mode.Time Before First CaptureUsage: In a

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 5-21Read CycleTime Between CapturesNote: Number of Captures and number of frame delays (Time Between Captures) must be the s

5-22 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualImage Processing TimeoutImage Processing TimeoutCaution: Image Processing Timeout, if not properly set, can have a negat

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 5-23Read CycleImage StorageImage Storage TypeDisabled / ClearUpon selection of this option, all saved images will be cleared

xii MS-4 Imager User’s ManualStatement of RoHS Compliance

5-24 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualImage StorageImage Storage ExampleThe following example assumes that the Imager is in a rapid capture mode of 3 captures

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 5-25Read CycleMinimum Good ReadsDefinition: This value specifies the number of times a symbol needs to be read to qualify as

5-26 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualSetting Up the Imager for EZ TraxSetting Up the Imager for EZ TraxIf you are using EZ Trax software, it is important to

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 6-16 SymbologiesContentsThis section describes the various symbol types that can be read and decoded by the MS-4 Imager.See

6-2 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualSymbologies by ESPSymbologies by ESPClick this button to bring up the Symbologies menu.To change a setting, double-click

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 6-3SymbologiesSymbologies Serial CommandsNarrow Margins/Symbology ID <K450,narrow margin status,symbology identifier stat

6-4 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualData MatrixData MatrixECC 200ECC 000ECC 050Usage: Very useful where information needs to be packed into a small area, and

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 6-5SymbologiesECC 080ECC 100ECC 140ECC 120ECC 130Definition: When enabled, will decode ECC 080 symbols. Serial Cmd: <K479

6-6 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualQR CodeQR CodeUsage: Widely implemented in the automotive industry in Japan and throughout their worldwide supply chain.

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 6-7SymbologiesCode 39Check Digit Status (Code 39)Check Digit Output Status (Code 39)Usage: Code 39 is considered the standar

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 1-1 1 Quick StartContentsThis section is designed to get your MS-4 Imager up and running quickly, using the EZ button or ESP

6-8 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCode 39Large Intercharacter Gap (Code 39)Fixed Symbol Length Status (Code 39)Fixed Symbol Length (Code 39)Usage: Large In

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 6-9SymbologiesFull ASCII Set (Code 39)Usage: Must be enabled when reading characters outside the standard character set (0-9

6-10 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCode 128 / EAN 128Code 128 / EAN 128Fixed Symbol Length Status (Code 128 / EAN 128)Fixed Symbol Length (Code 128 / EAN 1

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 6-11SymbologiesEAN 128 Status (Code 128 / EAN 128)Output Format (Code 128 / EAN 128)Application Record Separator Status (Cod

6-12 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCode 128 / EAN 128Application Record Separator Character (Code 128 / EAN 128)Important: The ASCII characters <, >,

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 6-13SymbologiesBC412Check Digit Output (BC412)Fixed Symbol Length Status (BC412)Fixed Symbol Length (BC412)Usage: Widely use

6-14 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualInterleaved 2 of 5Interleaved 2 of 5Check Digit Status (Interleaved 2 of 5)Check Digit Output Status (Interleaved 2 of 5

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 6-15SymbologiesSymbol Length #1 (Interleaved 2 of 5)Symbol Length #2 (Interleaved 2 of 5)Usage: Useful in applications where

6-16 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualInterleaved 2 of 5Guard Bar Status (Interleaved 2 of 5)Note: Whenever Guard Bar is enabled, the presence of guard bars (

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 6-17SymbologiesCode 93Fixed Symbol Length Status (Code 93)Symbol Length (Code 93)Usage: Sometimes used in clinical applicati

1-2 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCheck Required HardwareStep 1 — Check Required HardwareItem Description Part Number1 MS-4 Imager FIS-0004-XXXXG2 IB-3PC F

6-18 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCodabarCodabarStart / Stop Match (Codabar)Start / Stop Output (Codabar)Usage: Used in photo-finishing and library applic

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 6-19SymbologiesLarge Intercharacter Gap (Codabar)Fixed Symbol Length Status (Codabar)Symbol Length (Codabar)Definition: When

6-20 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCodabarCheck Digit Type (Codabar)Check Digit Output (Codabar)Definition:When disabled, the Imager will not perform any c

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 6-21SymbologiesUPC / EANEAN StatusUsage: Used primarily in POS application in the retail industry. It is commonly used with

6-22 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualUPC / EANSupplementals Status (UPC / EAN)DisabledUPC Supplementals will not be decoded.EnabledWhen enabled, the Imager w

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 6-23SymbologiesSeparator Character (UPC / EAN)Note: If Separator Character has been changed to any other character and you w

6-24 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualUPC / EANFormat UPC-E as UPC-A (UPC / EAN)Definition: When disabled, the Imager will output the version E symbols in the

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 6-25SymbologiesGS1 DataBar (RSS)DataBar ExpandedWhere appropriate, use 1 (non-stacked) for better performance over 2 (stacke

6-26 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualGS1 DataBar (RSS)DataBar LimitedDataBar-14Note: Where appropriate, use 1 (non-stacked) for better performance over 2 (st

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 6-27SymbologiesPDF417Note: Sending <a1> will cause PDF417 data to be prefaced with information consisting of error cor

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 1-3Quick StartStep 2 — Connect the SystemConnecting by RS-232 / RS-422• Connect the Imager (1) to the IB-3PC interface (2).•

6-28 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualPDF417Codeword Collection (PDF417)Usage: Multiple Codeword Collection is useful in applications where portions of subseq

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 6-29SymbologiesMicroPDF417Fixed Symbol Length Status (MicroPDF417)Fixed Symbol Length (MicroPDF417)Note: Fixed Symbol Length

6-30 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCompositeCompositeWhen set to Enabled or Required, will attempt to decode the composite component of a linear symbol. Th

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 6-31SymbologiesNarrow Margins / Symbology IdentifierNarrow MarginsNote: Do not use Narrow Margins when Large Intercharacter

6-32 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualNarrow Margins / Symbology IdentifierSymbology IdentifierExplanation of Modifiers for Code 39, Codabar, and I-2/5• For C

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 6-33SymbologiesBackground ColorWhiteWhen White background is enabled, the bars of linear symbols and the elements of 2D symb

6-34 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualBackground Color

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-1 7 I/O ParametersContentsThis section includes instructions on setting up conditions for changing input/output electrical

7-2 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualI/O Parameters by ESPI/O Parameters by ESPClick this button to bring up the I/O menu.To change a setting, double-click th

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-3I/O ParametersI/O Parameters Serial CommandsPower On/Reset Counts <K406,power-on,resets,power-on saves,power-on flash

1-4 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualPosition Imager and SymbolStep 3 — Position Imager and Symbol• Position the Imager at a distance from the symbol that mat

7-4 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualSymbol Data OutputSymbol Data OutputSymbol Data Output StatusNote: Symbol Data Output relates to data and should not be c

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-5I/O ParametersGood ReadNote: A No Read can still be transmitted if Enabled.When to Output Symbol DataAs Soon As PossibleN

7-6 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualNo Read MessageNo Read MessageNo Read Message ModeDisabledNo message is output when a No Read condition occurs.EnabledThe

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-7I/O ParametersLinear Symbols:1. Failed user defined minimum number of bars.2. Failed to decode start/stop character (does

7-8 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualBad Symbol MessageBad Symbol MessageImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be entered as hex pairs:Fo

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-9I/O Parameters1D / Stacked Symbology QualificationMinimum Number of BarsMinimum Number of Qualified Scan LinesStart/Stop

7-10 MS-4 Imager User’s Manual2D Symbology Qualification2D Symbology QualificationNote: In the cases where Symbol Size Status, Dimension Status, or Or

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-11I/O ParametersSymbol Size 1Symbol Size 2Symbol Size ToleranceDefinition: Checks for symbol sizes for a specified number

7-12 MS-4 Imager User’s Manual2D Symbology QualificationDimension ModeDisabledDecoded messages are output, but no attempt to qualify symbols or output

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-13I/O ParametersDimension 1Dimension 2Dimension ToleranceDefinition: Checks symbol dimension for a specified number of pix

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 1-5Quick StartStep 4 — Install ESPEasy Setup Program (ESP) is Microscan’s proprietary setup and testing application. The pur

7-14 MS-4 Imager User’s Manual2D Symbology QualificationOrientation ModeDisabledDecoded messages are output, but no attempt is made to qualify symbols

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-15I/O ParametersOrientation ValueNote: A symbol’s orientation can miss the precise Orientation Value by several degrees an

7-16 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualRead Duration OutputRead Duration OutputRead Duration Output ModeImportant: To measure the entire read cycle when in Ext

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-17I/O ParametersOutput IndicatorsThe MS-4 Imager has a beeper and three LED arrays, as follows:1. A target pattern of blue

7-18 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualOutput IndicatorsStatic Presentation ModeStatic Presentation Mode is used in conjunction with Continuous Read Mode: <

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-19I/O ParametersTarget PatternImportant: The targeting system actuated by the EZ button or operational command overrides t

7-20 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualOutput IndicatorsGreen Flash DurationUsage: Provides visual verification that a good read has occurred.Definition: When

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-21I/O ParametersBeeperNote: The beeper will also sound at any of the following times:• When the Imager is defaulted.• When

7-22 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualLED ConfigurationLED ConfigurationIn ISO/IEC 16022 grade mode the LEDs represent the grade of the first Data Matrix symb

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-23I/O ParametersSerial VerificationAllows the user to verify configuration command status.Serial Command Echo StatusSerial

1-6 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualSelect ModelStep 5 — Select ModelWhen you start ESP, the following menu will appear:1. Click the MS-4 button and then cli

7-24 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualSerial VerificationControl/Hex OutputUsage: Useful for viewing settings with binary characters when using serial command

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-25I/O ParametersEZ ButtonThe EZ button has four positions, selectable by the length of time the button is held down, and i

7-26 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualEZ ButtonDefault on Power-OnLoad Configuration DatabaseSave for Power-OnDefinition: When enabled, if the EZ button is he

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-27I/O ParametersEZ Button ModesDisabledWhen set to disabled, the associated button position will have no function associat

7-28 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualEZ Button ModesTarget SystemTurns on the target pattern whenever the associated button position is selected. To disable,

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-29I/O ParametersConfigurable Output 1Note: If Output On is set to Match or Mismatch, a transition (switching) will not occ

7-30 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualConfigurable Output 1Trend AnalysisSymbol Quality Diagnostic WarningIn Read CycleUsage: Typically used when successful d

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-31I/O ParametersOutput StatePulse WidthOutput ModePulseThis is the default mode of operation in which the programmable out

7-32 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualTrend Analysis Output 1Trend Analysis Output 1Note: Output On under Output 1 Parameters must be set to Trend Analysis fo

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-33I/O ParametersTrend Analysis ModeMismatchOutput will be activated when the number of mismatches equals the value entered

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 1-7Quick StartStep 6 —Select Communications ProtocolImportant: The Imager is in Continuous Read Mode by default. For best co

7-34 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualTrend Analysis Output 1Trigger Evaluation PeriodNumber to Output OnDecodes/Trigger ThresholdDefinition: The number of tr

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-35I/O ParametersISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output 1Note: Output On under Output 1 Parameters must be set to Symbol Quali

7-36 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output 1Output on Axial Non-UniformityOutput on Unused Error CorrectionSymbol Contrast Thre

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-37I/O ParametersPrint Growth ThresholdAxial Non-Uniformity ThresholdUnused Error Correction ThresholdUsage: Lets the user

7-38 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualDiagnostic Output 1Diagnostic Output 1Note: Output On under Output 1 Parameters must be set to Diagnostic Warning for th

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-39I/O ParametersConfigurable Output 2Note: Output 2 has the same parameters and default settings as Output 1.Trend Analysi

7-40 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualConfigurable Output 3Configurable Output 3Note: Output 3 has the same parameters and default settings as Output 1 and Ou

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-41I/O ParametersPower-On / Reset CountsNote: Power On / Reset Counts is a read only command.Power-OnPower-On uses a 16-bit

7-42 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualTime Since ResetTime Since ResetNote: Time Since Reset is a read only command.HoursHours uses a 16-bit counter that incr

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-43I/O ParametersService MessageWhen Service Message is enabled, a message of up to 10 ASCII characters is sent whenever th

ii MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCopyright and DisclaimerCopyright ©2010Microscan Systems, Inc.ISO 9001 CertifiedIssued by TüV USAAll rights reserved. The

1-8 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualLocate the Symbol in the FOVStep 7 — Locate the Symbol in the FOV• Move the symbol or the Imager so that the blue target

7-44 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualFrame InformationFrame InformationOutput Frame NumberDisabled When Output Frame Number is set to Disabled, the frame num

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-45I/O ParametersImage OutputGood ReadIf a Good Read condition is met during the read cycle, the image file corresponding w

7-46 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualImage OutputCommunication PortFile Format JPEG QualityDefinition: This setting selects the communication port through wh

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-47I/O ParametersImage Output ExampleThe following example assumes that the Imager is set to output on No Read, and that it

7-48 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualDatabase Identifier OutputDatabase Identifier OutputDisabledWhen this command is disabled, no database identifier inform

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-49I/O ParametersQuality OutputSeparatorImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be entered as hex pairs:

7-50 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualConfiguring EZ Trax OutputConfiguring EZ Trax OutputAfter you have set up your Imager for EZ Trax, you can configure the

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-51I/O ParametersEZ Trax OutputComm PortImage ModeImage FormatWhen EZ Trax output is enabled, the Imager will attempt to ou

7-52 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualConfiguring EZ Trax OutputJPEG QualityObject Info OutputGrade OutputSets the amount of JPEG image compression. A value o

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-53I/O ParametersConfiguring EZ Trax Output by Serial CommandComm PortHost PortSends output using the current Host Port.Aux

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 1-9Quick StartLocate by ESP •In ESP’s EZ Mode, click the Locate button to enable the target pattern.You will see the blue ta

7-54 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualConfiguring EZ Trax OutputNo ReadOutputs the first No Read image in the read cycle. The image file will immediately foll

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7-55I/O ParametersObject Info OutputGrade OutputDefinition: If a symbol is decoded during an image capture, the symbol type

7-56 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualConfiguring EZ Trax Output

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 8-1 8 Symbol QualityContentsThis section describes parameters that, when enabled, will output detailed symbol quality evalua

8-2 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualSymbol Quality Serial CommandsSymbol Quality Serial CommandsSymbol Quality Separator/ Data Matrix Output Mode<K708,sym

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 8-3Symbol QualityOverview of Symbol QualityInformation about symbol quality and timing can be appended to symbol data by ena

8-4 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualSymbol Quality by ESPSymbol Quality by ESPTree ControlClick this button to bring up the Symbol Quality tree control.To ch

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 8-5Symbol QualityReport TabThe Report tab allows the user to initiate Data Matrix Grading and to generate and save grading r

8-6 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualLocate TabThe Locate tab allows the user to determine the position of the symbol within the imager’s field of view, and t

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 8-7Symbol QualityPreferences TabThe Preferences tab allows the user to set defaults that are automatically activated when gr

1-10 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCalibrate SettingsStep 8 — Calibrate SettingsMS-4 image settings can be adjusted automatically for optimum readability b

8-8 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualSymbol Quality Separator / Data Matrix Output ModeSymbol Quality Separator / Data Matrix Output ModeSymbol Quality Separa

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 8-9Symbol QualityData Matrix Output ModeNote: Output Mode applies to ISO/IEC 16022 symbol quality parameters.GradeIf in Grad

8-10 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality OutputISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality OutputSymbol Quality Parameters for Data Matrix symbols

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 8-11Symbol QualityAxial Non-Uniformity (Data Matrix Only)Unused Error Correction (Data Matrix Only)Definition: Axial non-uni

8-12 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output by ESPISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output by ESPESP’s Symbol Quality interface allow

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 8-13Symbol QualityMicroscan Symbol Quality OutputPercent Cell Damage (Data Matrix Only)Total Read TimeCapture TimeLocate Tim

8-14 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualMicroscan Symbol Quality OutputDecode TimePixels Per Element (Data Matrix Only)Error Correction Level (Data Matrix Only)

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 8-15Symbol QualityQuiet Zone (Data Matrix Only)Symbol Angle (Data Matrix Only)Definition: When this feature is enabled, the

8-16 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualMicroscan Symbol Quality Output by ESPMicroscan Symbol Quality Output by ESPESP’s Symbol Quality interface allows you to

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 9-19 MatchcodeContentsThis section explains the MS-4’s matchcode output functions and the master symbol database setup.Match

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 1-11Quick StartStep 9 — Test Read RateThis test will let you know the percent of good reads per image captures the Imager is

9-2 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualMatchcode by ESPMatchcode by ESPMatchcode Serial CommandsMatchcode Type<K223,matchcode type,sequential matching,match

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 9-3MatchcodeOverview of MatchcodeSteps for Entering and Using Master Symbols1. Set Triggering Mode to External or Serial.2.

9-4 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualMatchcode TypeMatchcode TypeDefinition: Allows the user to choose the way that master symbols will be compared with subse

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 9-5MatchcodeSequential MatchingMatch Start PositionNote: Match Start Position must be set to 1 or greater to enable this fea

9-6 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualMatchcode TypeWild Card CharacterImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be entered as hex pairs:For &

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 9-7MatchcodeSequence on No ReadAs an example of Sequence on No Read Enabled, consider the following decodes:As an example of

9-8 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualSequence on MismatchNote: Matchcode must be set to Sequential for this command to function.The Imager will sequence the m

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 9-9MatchcodeMatch ReplaceReplacement StringImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be entered as hex pair

9-10 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualMismatch ReplaceMismatch ReplaceReplacement StringImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be entered

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 9-11MatchcodeNew Master PinNew Master Load StatusDefinition: If Matchcode and New Master Pin are enabled and the new master

1-12 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualConfigure the Imager in ESPStep 10 — Configure the Imager in ESPTo make setup changes to the MS-4, click the App Mode bu

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MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 10-110 Camera and IP SetupContentsThis section provides adjustment parameters for the physical controls of the camera, image

10-2 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCamera and IP Setup by ESPCamera and IP Setup by ESPClick this button to bring up the Camera Setup menu.To change a sett

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 10-3Camera and IP SetupCamera and IP Setup Serial CommandsIP Threshold <K512,threshold mode,fixed threshold value>Mirr

10-4 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualVideoVideoThe Video view is similar to the EZ Mode interface, in that the user has the ability to perform the same Locat

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 10-5Camera and IP SetupEvaluationIn Evaluation, you can view images currently in the Imager, capture and decode a symbol, sa

10-6 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualEvaluationHistogramNote: Since histograms are performed in the Imager, the results will be saved regardless of whether t

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 10-7Camera and IP SetupThreshold (Histogram)Enable Autothreshold is checked by default.To adjust the threshold manually,1. U

10-8 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualEvaluationLine Scan1. From the Evaluation tab, click the Line Scan button. 2. Drag your cursor horizontally across the i

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 10-9Camera and IP SetupCalibrationThe Calibration interface in ESP is a powerful and intuitive way to optimize the Imager’s

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 1-13Quick StartStep 11 — Make Menu Changes and Save in ESPTo make changes to a configuration setting:Saving Options• Send, N

10-10 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualWindow of InterestWindow of InterestThe active pixel area of the image sensor is called the Window of Interest (WOI). T

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 10-11Camera and IP SetupWindow of Interest by ESP1. From the Camera menu, click the WOI tab to bring up Window of Interest.I

10-12 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualWindow of InterestWindow of Interest by Serial CommandThe exact size and position of the WOI within the image area can

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 10-13Camera and IP SetupConfiguration DatabaseThe Configuration Database allows the user to manage multiple configuration pr

10-14 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualDynamic SetupDynamic SetupDynamic Setup is used to calculate image capture timing during a read cycle. Without proper t

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 10-15Camera and IP SetupPixel Sub-Sampling4:1At this sampling rate, 1 pixel is output for every 4 pixels sampled. The image

10-16 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCameraCameraCamera parameters are typically obtained during the calibration process, and do not necessarily need to be

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 10-17Camera and IP SetupMS-4 Low Density (SD Optics), 4” Focal DistanceShutter SpeedGainUsage: Faster shutter speeds reduce

10-18 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualFocal DistanceFocal DistanceDefinition: This command returns the Imager’s factory preset focal distance.Serial Cmd: <

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 10-19Camera and IP SetupFocal Distance Table (Read-Only)Number of Focal DistancesFocal DistanceDefinition: Specifies the num

1-14 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualMake Menu Changes and Save in ESP

10-20 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualIP ThresholdIP ThresholdThreshold ModeThreshold ValueCycle MinUsage: Fixed Mode works best when decode time must be as

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 10-21Camera and IP SetupCycle MaxCycle StepDefinition: Ending value of the cycle mode.Serial Cmd: <K512,threshold mode,th

10-22 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualNumber of Symbols in Field of ViewNumber of Symbols in Field of ViewNote: When the number of symbols in the field of vi

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 10-23Camera and IP SetupImage Processing TimeoutCaution: Image Processing Timeout, if not properly set, can have a negative

10-24 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualDamaged SymbolDamaged SymbolUsage: This feature is useful with badly damaged symbols in which finder patterns or clock

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 10-25Camera and IP SetupIP ModeStandardIn Standard Mode, images are processed using the standard decode algorithm.Fast Linea

10-26 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualHollow ModeHollow ModeThe image below is an example of a data matrix symbol with hollow elements.Usage: Used to determi

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 10-27Camera and IP SetupMirrored ImageRegular ImageWhen Regular Image is enabled, images will be processed as they appear up

10-28 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualIllumination BrightnessIllumination BrightnessDefinition: This feature allows the user to adjust the brightness of the

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 10-29Camera and IP SetupSkew CorrectionThe MS-4 Imager’s CMOS image sensor has a “rolling shutter” mechanism that controls p

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 2-12 Using ESPContentsThis section is designed to help you understand the structure, elements, and application of ESP (Easy

10-30 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualSkew CorrectionLine SpeedDistortion is corrected by shifting image rows in the direction opposite the symbol’s movement

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 10-31Camera and IP SetupSymbol DirectionIf a symbol enters the field of view from the left, it will be skewed as shown in th

10-32 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualSkew Correction

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 11-111 ConfigurationDatabaseContentsThis section concerns the various capture settings and processing settings that can be u

11-2 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualConfiguration Database Serial CommandsConfiguration Database Serial CommandsNumber of Active Indexes<K252,number of a

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 11-3Configuration DatabaseNumber of Active IndexesDatabase SortNumber of Active Indexes by ESPUsage:Useful for applications

11-4 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualConfiguration Database StatusConfiguration Database StatusIndexShutter SpeedGainPixel Sub-SamplingImportant: Sub-samplin

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 11-5Configuration DatabaseRow PointerColumn PointerRow DepthColumn WidthDefinition: The image dimension settings can be appl

11-6 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualConfiguration Database StatusThreshold ModeFixed Threshold ValueProcessing ModeNarrow MarginsBackground ColorSerial Cmd:

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 11-7Configuration DatabaseSymbology TypeDisabledWhen Symbology Type is disabled, the database uses the current Symbology Typ

2-2 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualEZ ModeEZ ModeIn EZ Mode you are presented with the Locate, Calibrate, and Test options. After connecting to your Imager,

11-8 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualConfiguration Database StatusCode 93 (Add 64)If enabled, Code 93 will be active for this database index.Interleaved 2 of

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 11-9Configuration DatabaseDatabase ModeSwitch ModeTimeWhen Switch Mode is set to Time, the Imager will load the next databas

11-10 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualDatabase ModeImage Process LoopingDisabledWhen Image Process Looping is set to Disabled, an image is captured for every

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 11-11Configuration DatabaseImage DimensionsWindow of Interest (WOI) by ESPWhen Image Dimensions is set to Window of Interest

11-12 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualDatabase ModeRegion of Interest (ROI)When Image Dimensions is set to Region of Interest, the database image dimension p

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 11-13Configuration DatabaseRegion of Interest (ROI) by ESPWhen Image Dimensions is set to Region of Interest, the database i

11-14 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualSave Current Settings to Configuration DatabaseSave Current Settings to Configuration DatabaseExample: <K255+,5>T

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 11-15Configuration DatabaseLoad Current Settings from Configuration DatabaseExample:<K255-,5>This command phrase would

11-16 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualRequest Selected Index SettingsRequest Selected Index SettingsExample:<K255?,5>This command phrase would return t

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 11-17Configuration DatabaseRequest All Configuration Database SettingsExample:<K255?>This command returns the configur

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 2-3Using ESPApplication ModeFrom EZ Mode, you can click on the App Mode button to access specific configuration menus, Utili

11-18 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualRequest All Configuration Database Settings

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 12-112 TerminalContentsThis section describes the Terminal window and macro functions in ESP.Terminal Window...

12-2 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualTerminal WindowTerminal WindowTo use ESP’s Terminal, click on the Terminal button:You will see this window:The Terminal

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 12-3TerminalFindThe Find function allows you to enter text strings to be searched for in the Terminal window. For example, a

12-4 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualSendSendThe Send function allows you to enter serial commands and then send them to the imager.• Type the command into t

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 12-5TerminalMacrosMacros can be stored in a macro selection bar, edited in a separate window, and executed by clicking on th

12-6 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualTerminal Window MenusTerminal Window MenusRight-click on the Terminal window to display the following menu:Terminal Drop

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 13-113 UtilitiesContentsUtility commands are generally commands that are performed during Imager operations to check or dete

13-2 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualSerial Utility CommandsSerial Utility CommandsType Command Name<C> Enter Decode Rate TestRead Rate <Cp> Ente

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 13-3UtilitiesDefault/Reset/Save <Zrd>Recall Microscan Default Parameters and Save for Power-On<Zrc>Recall Custom

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual iiiIntroductionTable of ContentsChapter 1 Quick Start Step 1 Check Required Hardware...

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

13-4 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualRead RateRead RateRead Rate by ESPYou can access Read Rate from the Utilities menu under the Read Rate tab.To see the nu

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 13-5UtilitiesCountersCounter commands can be a numeric value from 00000 to 65535. After reaching the maximum numeric limit o

13-6 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCounters by Serial CommandNo Read CounterSending <N> displays the total number of No Reads that have occurred sinc

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 13-7UtilitiesDevice ControlDevice Control by ESPDevice Control by Serial CommandOutput 1 PulseSending <L1> activates t

13-8 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualMaster DatabaseMaster DatabaseImportant: The Master Database is used for all Matchcode modes except Sequential and Wild

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 13-9UtilitiesMaster Symbol Database SizeCaution: Since the total number of characters available for the master symbol databa

13-10 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualMaster DatabaseEnter Master Symbol DataUsage: Allows you to enter master symbol data for any enabled master symbol inde

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 13-11UtilitiesRequest Master Symbol DataRequest All Master Symbol DataDefinition: Returns master symbol data for any enabled

13-12 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualRead Next Symbol as Master SymbolRequest New Master Status(See also New Master Pin in Chapter 9, Matchcode.)Definition:

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 13-13UtilitiesDelete Master Symbol DataDefinition: You can directly delete the master symbol data by serial command or by ES

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 2-5Using ESPModelIn Model you can select any of the models shown in ESP’s model menu. When you choose another model, your cu

13-14 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualFirmwareFirmwareFirmware by ESPFirmware UpdateApplication code versions are specific to your Imager. Consult with your

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 13-15UtilitiesFirmware VerificationRequest Part NumberYou can send a request to the Imager for part numbers, checksums, boot

13-16 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualFirmwareRequest ChecksumYou can send a request to the Imager for part numbers, checksums, boot code, and application co

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 13-17UtilitiesBar Code ConfigurationBar Code Configuration Mode can be entered three different ways:1. By forcing the Imager

13-18 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualDefault / Reset / SaveDefault / Reset / SaveUnderstanding and controlling your Imager’s active, saved, and default sett

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 13-19UtilitiesCustomer Default ParametersCustomer default parameters (saved by <Zc>) are the same set of parameters as

13-20 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualImager Status RequestsImager Status Requests<?> Status ByteThe Imager responds to a status request <?> with

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 13-21Utilities<Knnn?> Single Status RequestThis request will return the value of the variables associated with the req

13-22 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualOther Operational Serial CommandsThe following serial utility commands can be entered from the ESP Terminal window or a

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 14-114 Output FormatContentsThis section explains how to control the formatting and filtering of decoded symbol data for out

2-6 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualMenu ToolbarOptionsThe Options menu allows you to save memos and set up ESP Preferences.Note: Preferences will be saved a

14-2 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualOutput Format Serial CommandsOutput Format Serial CommandsFormat Extract <K740,output index,start location,length>

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 14-3Output FormatOutput Format StatusOutput Format Status DisabledWhen Format Status is set to Disabled, output formatting i

14-4 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualFormat AssignFormat AssignSymbol NumberStatusBy ESPDefinition:Symbol Number refers to the number of the symbol to which

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 14-5Output FormatFormat ExtractOutput IndexStart LocationLengthDefinition: Output Index refers to the database entry you wis

14-6 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualFormat AssignFormat Extract by ESPYou can extract and insert several character sequences using ESP’s Symbol Parse featur

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 14-7Output FormatFormat InsertOutput IndexLengthHex StringSee ASCII Character Entry Modifier on page 3-32 for a detailed exp

14-8 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualFormat InsertFormat Insert by ESPThe Format Insert process is very similar to the Format Extract process, except that In

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 14-9Output FormatOutput Filter ConfigurationRules for Output Filter ConfigurationRule # 1 Each symbol that is decoded must m

14-10 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualOutput Filter ConfigurationFilter NumberSymbology TypeDefinition: This is the filter index number that represents the p

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 14-11Output FormatLength WildcardSee ASCII Character Entry Modifier on page 3-32 for a detailed explanation of how to enter

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 2-7Using ESPTerminal TabWhen Show Non-Printable Characters is checked, characters such as “CRLF” will be displayed in the Te

14-12 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualOutput Filter ConfigurationDataImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be entered as hex pairs:For &

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 14-13Output FormatOrdered Output FilterDefinition: Number of Filters refers to the number of active output filters. 0 disabl

14-14 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualOrdered Output Filter

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual A-1AppendicesContentsAppendix A General Specifications...

A-2 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualGeneral SpecificationsAppendix A — General SpecificationsMechanicalHeight: 1" (25.4 mm)Width: 1.8" (45.7 mm)Dep

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual A-3AppendicesRead RangesNarrow-bar-width Field of View Read Range1D 2D (maximum)Standard Density.0075" (0.19 mm) .010&q

A-4 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualGeneral SpecificationsSafety CertificationsFCC, UL/cUL, CE, CB, RoHS/WEEE ComplianceISO CertificationISO 9001 CertifiedIs

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual A-5AppendicesAppendix B — Electrical SpecificationsPower: 3 Watts (max.) (USB: 2.5 Watts max.)5 VDC +/– 5 %, 200 mV p-p max.

A-6 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualSerial Configuration CommandsAppendix C — Serial Configuration CommandsCommunicationsHost Port Connections <K100,baud

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual A-7AppendicesCodabar<K471,status,start/stop match,start/stop output,large intercharacter gap,fixed symbol length status,s

2-8 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualMenu ToolbarBar Code Options TabThe Bar Code Options dialog allows you to set the size (in mils) of user-created symbols.

A-8 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualSerial Configuration CommandsTarget/Flood LEDs <K750,green flash LED status,target pattern LED status,green flash dura

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual A-9AppendicesCamera and IP SetupIP Threshold <K512,threshold mode,fixed threshold value>Mirrored Image <K514,mirror

A-10 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCommunication Protocol CommandsSerial Command FormatSerial commands are of two types: utility and configuration. Rules t

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual A-11AppendicesEntering Control Characters in Serial CommandsTo enter control characters within a serial command, hold down t

A-12 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCommunications ProtocolAppendix D — Communications ProtocolCommunications Protocol Command TableProtocol Command(Mnemoni

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual A-13AppendicesACK / NAK Data Flow ExamplesSetup 1Transfer 1Transfer 2Error ConditionTransfer 1Transfer 2RES 0x00 (disabled)R

A-14 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCommunications ProtocolSetup 2Transfer 1Transfer 2Error ConditionTransfer 1RES 0x00 (disabled)REQ 0x00 (disabled)STX 0x0

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual A-15AppendicesSetup 3Transfer 1Transfer 2RES 0x00 (disabled)REQ 0x00 (disabled)STX 0x28 ‘(‘ETX 0x29 ‘)’ACK 0x06NAK 0x15LRC e

A-16 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCommunications ProtocolSetup 4Transfer 1Transfer 2Error ConditionTransfer 1RES 0x21 ‘!’REQ 0x3D ‘=’STX 0x28 ‘(‘ETX 0x29

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual A-17AppendicesPolling Mode Data Flow ExamplesSetup 1Transfer 1Transfer 2Starting with a ‘RES’ ensures a clean transaction, w

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 2-9Using ESPGrade Report Options TabOverall Grade Based OnAllows you to choose which symbol characteristics will be consider

A-18 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCommunications ProtocolError Condition 2The protocol makes 3 retry attempts before data is flushed and transfer is abort

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual A-19AppendicesSetup 2Transfer 1Transfer 2Starting with a ‘RES’ ensures a clean transaction, without “leftovers” from the pre

A-20 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCommunications ProtocolError Condition 2Error Condition 3The protocol makes 3 retry attempts before data is flushed and

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual A-21AppendicesAppendix E — ASCII TableDec Hex Mne Ctrl Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch00 00 NUL ^@ 32 20 SP 64 40 @ 96 60 `

A-22 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualInterface StandardsAppendix F — Interface StandardsInterface Standards, established by the Electronic Industries Associa

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual A-23AppendicesAppendix G — Object DetectorIn a typical operation, an imager will wait for symbol data only during a triggere

A-24 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualOperational TipsAppendix H — Operational TipsCleaningThe MS-4 Imager has a hard coated window that should only be cleane

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual A-25AppendicesAppendix I — USB-to-Serial Virtual COM Port Driver(For use with Windows® Vista (32-bit), XP (32-bit), and 2000

A-26 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualUSB-to-Serial Virtual COM Port Driver4. Read the License Agreement shown below. If you accept the terms of the agreement

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual A-27AppendicesUninstalling the USB-to-Serial Virtual COM Port DriverImportant: You must uninstall the USB-to-Serial Virtual

2-10 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualMenu ToolbarAdvanced TabThe Auto Sync dialog at the top of the Advanced tab allows you to determine whether Auto Sync wi

A-28 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualGlossary of TermsAppendix J — Glossary of TermsAberration — The failure of an optical lens to produce an exact point-to-

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual A-29AppendicesCharge-Coupled Device (CCD) — A semiconductor device with an array of light-sensitive elements that converts l

A-30 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualGlossary of TermsEdge Enhancement — Image processing method to strengthen high-spatial frequencies in the image. EPROM —

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual A-31AppendicesHalf Duplex — A communications system in which signals can travel between devices in both directions, but not

A-32 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualGlossary of TermsOutput — A channel or communications line. Data or discrete signals that are transmitted or displayed b

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual A-33AppendicesRegion — Area of an image. Also called a region of interest for image processing operations.ROM — See Read-Onl

A-34 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualGlossary of Terms

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 1 Hyperlink IndexAA/D Converter Aberration About the MS-4 Imager About This Manual Absorption ACK / NAK (Main Port) ACK / NA

2 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualBAuxiliary Port Connections Auxiliary Port Mode Axial Non-Uniformity (Data Matrix Only) Axial Non-Uniformity Threshold BBac

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 3C IndexCamera and IP Setup Serial Commands Capture Capture and Decode Capture Mode Capture Text Capture Time Capture Timing

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 2-11Using ESPDocument MemoThe information you type in the Document Memo field will appear in a context-sensitive text box wh

4 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualDConcatenating Configuration Commands Concentrator Configurable Output 1 Configurable Output 2 Configurable Output 3 Config

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 5D IndexData Matrix Data Matrix Grading Data Matrix Output Mode Data Originating from the Auxiliary Port (Full Duplex Mode)

6 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualEDigital Imaging Digital Signal Processor Digital-to-Analog Converter Dimension 1 Dimension 2 Dimension Mode Dimension Tole

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 7F IndexEnable Imager Enable PDF Information End of Read Cycle End of Read Cycle Mode End Read Rate Test Enhanced Format Ent

8 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualFFirmware Firmware by ESP Firmware Update Firmware Verification First Mode Five Characters Only Fixed Symbol Length Fixed S

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 9G IndexGGain General Specifications General Tab Glossary of Terms Good Read Good Read (Green Flash Mode) Good Read / Match

10 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualII/O Parameters I/O Parameters by ESP I/O Parameters Serial Commands Illumination Brightness Image Image Dimensions Image

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 11J IndexJJPEG Quality KKeyboard IN Reports Keyboard IN Reports Disabled Keyboard IN Reports Enabled Keyboard Macros Keyboar

12 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualMLocate Time Longitudinal Redundancy Check Low Low Density Gain Low Density Shutter Speed LRC Status MMachine Vision Macro

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 13N IndexMismatch Mismatch Counter Mismatch Counter Reset Mismatch or No Read Mismatch Replace Mismatch Replacement String M

2-12 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualConnectingConnectingWhen you open ESP and the Select Protocol dialog appears, choose either RS-232 or USB protocol and c

14 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualONumber of Captures Number of Focal Distances Number of Image Frames Number of Symbols Number of Symbols in Field of View

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 15P IndexOutput Frame Number Enabled Output Index Output Indicators Output Mode Output on Axial Non-Uniformity Output on Pri

16 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualQPower-On Power-On Flash Saves Power-On Saves Preamble Preamble Characters Preamble Status Preferences Preferences Tab Pri

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 17R IndexRead Rate Read Rate (EZ Button Modes) Read Rate by ESP Read Rate by Serial Command Read Symbol into Selected Index

18 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualSRS-422 Status Rules for Output Filter Configuration Rules that apply to both utility and configuration commands SSafety C

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 19S IndexSequential Matching Serial Command Beep Status Serial Command Echo Status Serial Command Format Serial Command Stat

20 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualSStop Stop Bits, Auxiliary Port Stop Bits, Host Port Stop Trigger Character (Non-Delimited) Store on No Read Store Report

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 21T IndexSymbology Types System Requirements for ESP TTable of Contents Target Pattern Target System (EZ Button Modes) Termi

22 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualUTrigger Filter Duration Trigger Mode Trigger Mode and Duration Triggered Capture Two Beeps (Position #2) Two Characters O

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 23Y IndexWindow of Interest (WOI) by ESP Window of Interest (WOI) Framing Window of Interest (WOI) Margin Window of Interest

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 2-13Using ESPViewThe View menu allows you to move quickly between interfaces without using the icon buttons on the App Mode

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2-14 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualNavigating in ESPNavigating in ESPTo change Imager settings, or to access the Utilities, Camera, Terminal, or Output For

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 2-15Using ESPSend/Receive OptionsTo access Receive, Save and Default options, click the Send/Recv button. You can also acces

2-16 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualSend/Receive OptionsDefaultingWhen you select Default Current Menu Settings or Default all ESP Settings, you are only de

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 2-17Using ESPUsing EZ TraxFor detailed information about using EZ Trax, refer to the Help menu in EZ Trax software, or the E

2-18 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualUsing EZ Trax

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 3-13 CommunicationsContentsThis section explains how to set up communications between the Imager and a host. With Microscan’

3-2 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCommunications by ESPCommunications by ESPTo open nested options, single click the +.Click this button to bring up the Ap

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 3-3CommunicationsCommunications Serial CommandsHost Port Connections <K100,baud rate,parity,stop bits,data bits>Auxili

3-4 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualHost Port ConnectionsHost Port ConnectionsThe host port can be configured with RS-232 and RS-422 connections. The followi

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 3-5CommunicationsHost Port ProtocolNote: In all protocol modes, the preamble <K141> and postamble <K142> charact

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual vIntroductionNo Read Message...7-6Bad Symbol

3-6 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualHost Port ProtocolPoint-to-Point with RTS/CTS and XON/XOFFACK/NAKPolling ModePoll AddressNote: See USB HID Interface on p

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 3-7CommunicationsACK / NAK OptionsRES-NAK DefaultsThe following are general outlines of the ACK/NAK protocol. Items that are

3-8 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualPolling Mode OptionsPolling Mode OptionsRES-NAK DefaultsNote: See Polling Mode Data Flow Examples in Appendix D for sampl

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 3-9CommunicationsRS-422 StatusNote: The default setting can only be changed in readers with multiplexed RS-232 / RS-422 port

3-10 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualAuxiliary Port ConnectionsAuxiliary Port ConnectionsThe auxiliary port offers an alternative port that can be configured

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 3-11CommunicationsStop Bits, Auxiliary PortData Bits, Auxiliary PortNote: The USB version of the MS-4 does not have an Auxil

3-12 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualAuxiliary Port ConnectionsTransparent Mode• Auxiliary port data is passed through to the host whenever a return key is p

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 3-13CommunicationsHalf Duplex ModeData Originating from the Auxiliary Port• Auxiliary port data to the host is ignored if th

3-14 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualAuxiliary Port ConnectionsFull Duplex ModeData Originating from the Auxiliary Port• Auxiliary port data to the host is i

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 3-15CommunicationsDaisy Chain ModeUsage: Useful in applications where:• More than one symbol type is present.• A symbol may

vi MS-4 Imager User’s ManualTable of ContentsOverview of Matchcode... 9-3Match

3-16 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualAuxiliary Port ConnectionsCommand Processing ModeUsage: Allows a user to send configuration settings from the host port

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 3-17CommunicationsDaisy Chain ID StatusNote: Enable/disable and length must be the same in all readers.Daisy Chain IDImporta

3-18 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualAuxiliary Port System Data StatusAuxiliary Port System Data StatusNote: The USB version of the MS-4 does not have an Aux

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 3-19CommunicationsDaisy Chain AutoconfigureNote: All secondary readers must be set to Serial for Daisy Chain to function.Whe

3-20 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualResponse TimeoutResponse TimeoutNote: See USB HID Interface on page 3-23 for protocol information relating to USB.Usage:

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 3-21CommunicationsLRC Status(Longitudinal Redundancy Check)Note: The USB version of the MS-4 does not support this command.U

3-22 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualProtocol Configuration ExamplesProtocol Configuration ExamplesPoint-to-Point (Main Port) Polling Mode (Main Port)“User-D

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 3-23CommunicationsUSB HID InterfaceThe USB version of the MS-4 Imager operates as an HID (Human Interface Device) on the USB

3-24 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualUSB HID InterfaceReport OptionsThe following functionality conditions hold true regardless of how HID Reports are config

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 3-25CommunicationsKeyboard IN ReportsThe host operating system will interpret Keyboard IN Reports from the Imager as if the

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual viiIntroductionRead Rate ... 13-4C

3-26 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualUSB HID InterfaceMicroscan HID Report FormatSize: 64 bytes, fixed-length. The USB HID standard defines all reports as be

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 3-27CommunicationsReport Format ExamplesFor clarity, all report format examples are shown as follows: report fields separate

3-28 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualUSB HID InterfaceKeyboard Report FormatSize: 9 bytes, fixed-length. Structure: REPORT ID (1) MODIFIER (1) RESERVED (1) K

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 3-29CommunicationsField DescriptionsRESERVEDSize: 1 byteValue: 0x00 Note: This field is Reserved. Its value is always NUL (0

3-30 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualUSB HID InterfaceUSB HID Configuration OptionsThe user has the following options for configuring and defaulting a USB ve

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 3-31CommunicationsConfiguration Exceptions for USBRead Cycle ModeBy default, the Imager operates in Continuous Read Mode. If

3-32 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualASCII Character Entry ModifierASCII Character Entry ModifierCommands that require ASCII text fields, such as Preamble an

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 3-33CommunicationsPreamblePreamble StatusPreamble CharactersImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be en

3-34 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualPostamblePostamblePostamble StatusPostamble CharactersImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be ente

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 4-14 CalibrationContentsThis section shows the MS-4 Imager’s calibration options and their default settings.Calibration Seri

viii MS-4 Imager User’s ManualAbout the MS-4 ImagerAbout the MS-4 ImagerThe key features of the MS-4 are:• A multi-function EZ button for location, ca

4-2 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCalibration Serial CommandsCalibration Serial CommandsCalibration OverviewAutocalibration is one of the most powerful fea

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 4-3CalibrationCalibration OptionsThis command specifies the operation of the Imager’s calibration feature. The default confi

4-4 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCalibration OptionsShutter SpeedNote: The following table shows general guidelines for shutter speed configurations based

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 4-5CalibrationSymbol TypeSymbol Type DisabledWhen this feature is disabled, only the currently-enabled symbologies will be c

4-6 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCalibration OptionsWindow of Interest (WOI) FramingIf WOI framing is not enabled, the current WOI configuration will be u

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 4-7CalibrationWindow of Interest Framing DisabledWhen this feature is disabled, the Window of Interest is not modified after

4-8 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCalibration OptionsStraight LineThis feature is intended for use with linear symbologies. If the calibration process is s

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 4-9CalibrationWindow of Interest (WOI) MarginLine Scan HeightProcessingLowThe Imager will spend a low amount of effort attem

4-10 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualCalibration by ESPCalibration by ESPESP’s Calibration view incorporates all the functionality of the <K529> (Calib

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 4-11CalibrationAfter CalibrationNotice the improved image resolution after the calibration process is complete.The calibrati

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual ixIntroductionWarning and Caution Summary• Viewing the MS-4’s LED output with optical instruments such as magnifiers, eye lo

4-12 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualInitiating CalibrationInitiating CalibrationCalibration can be initiated by serial command, the EZ button, or from the C

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 4-13CalibrationCalibration Progress IndicatorsDuring the calibration process, the Imager has a number of ways to communicate

4-14 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualInitiating CalibrationCalibration Progress Output to TerminalWhen initiated by serial command or EZ button, the autocali

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 4-15CalibrationMedium PassThe theory behind Medium Pass is to develop a readable range from which to dial in a decoded symbo

4-16 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualInitiating CalibrationFine-Tune PassThe theory behind Fine-Tune Pass is to dial in a decoded symbol based on the range s

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 4-17CalibrationAdditional Notes about CalibrationThe following conditions apply to the Imager’s calibration process. Some of

4-18 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualAdditional Notes about Calibration

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 5-15 Read CycleContentsAfter you’ve established communications and completed basic read rate testing, you will need to addre

5-2 MS-4 Imager User’s ManualRead Cycle by ESPRead Cycle by ESPClick this button to bring up the Read Cycle menu.To change a setting, double click the

MS-4 Imager User’s Manual 5-3Read CycleRead Cycle Serial CommandsTrigger Mode/Duration <K200,trigger mode,trigger filter duration>Serial Trigger