Microscan MS-4X User Manual

MS-4X Imager User ManualP/N 84-000444 Rev A

xMS-4X Imager User ManualStatement of Agency ComplianceStatement of Agency ComplianceThe MS-4X has been tested for compliance with FCC (Federal Commun

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual5-5Read CycleMultisymbolNumber of SymbolsMultisymbol SeparatorImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be en

5-6MS-4X Imager User ManualTrigger Mode and Filter DurationTrigger Mode and Filter DurationTrigger ModeContinuous ReadDefinition: The Trigger is the e

MS-4X Imager User Manual5-7Read CycleContinuous Read 1 OutputCaution: In automated environments, Continuous Read 1 Output is not recommended because t

5-8MS-4X Imager User ManualTrigger Mode and Filter DurationExternal LevelImportant: Level and Edge apply to the active logic state (Negative or Positi

MS-4X Imager User Manual5-9Read CycleSerial DataNote: In Serial Data, sending a non-delimited start serial character will start a read cycle; however,

5-10MS-4X Imager User ManualTrigger Mode and Filter DurationLeading Edge Trigger FilterTrailing Edge Trigger FilterUsage: Used to ignore spurious trig

MS-4X Imager User Manual5-11Read CycleExternal Trigger PolarityUsage: Allows users to select the trigger polarity that will be used in their applicati

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual5-13Read CycleStart Trigger Character (Non-Delimited)Important: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be entered as

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

5-14MS-4X Imager User ManualStop Trigger Character (Non-Delimited)Stop Trigger Character (Non-Delimited)Important: The ASCII characters <, >, an

MS-4X Imager User Manual5-15Read CycleEnd of Read CycleEnd of Read Cycle ModeNote: When operating in Continuous Read or Continuous Read 1 Output, the

5-16MS-4X Imager User ManualEnd of Read CycleNew TriggerTimeout or New TriggerLast FrameLast Frame or New TriggerRead Cycle TimeoutUsage: New Trigger

MS-4X Imager User Manual5-17Read CycleCapture ModeRapid CaptureContinuous CaptureDefinition: Capture Mode relates to the way that images are captured

5-18MS-4X Imager User ManualCapture ModeNumber of CapturesNote: The range of maximum number of captures is dynamic. This range is dependent on the max

MS-4X Imager User Manual5-19Read CycleTimed CaptureUsage: Timed Rapid Capture is useful in fast-moving applications in which symbols are only in the f

5-20MS-4X Imager User ManualTriggered CaptureUsage: Useful in applications where each decode must be treated as a discrete event, regardless of symbol

MS-4X Imager User Manual5-21Read CycleCapture TimingNote: Capture Timing applies only to Rapid Capture Mode.Time Before First CaptureUsage: In almost

5-22MS-4X Imager User ManualCapture TimingTime Between CapturesNote: Number of Captures and number of frame delays (Time Between Captures) must be the

MS-4X Imager User Manual5-23Read CycleImage Processing TimeoutNotes:• The timeout period does not include capture time.• If a timeout occurs during pr

xiiMS-4X Imager User ManualStatement of RoHS Compliance

5-24MS-4X Imager User ManualImage StorageImage StorageImage Storage TypeDisabled/ClearUpon selection of this option, all saved images will be cleared

MS-4X Imager User Manual5-25Read CycleImage Storage ExampleThe following example assumes that the imager is in a rapid capture mode of 3 captures.Numb

5-26MS-4X Imager User ManualMinimum Good ReadsMinimum Good ReadsDefinition: This value specifies the number of times a symbol needs to be read to qual

MS-4X Imager User Manual5-27Read CycleSetting Up the Imager for EZ TraxIf you are using EZ Trax software, it is important to set up the MS-4X correctl

5-28MS-4X Imager User ManualSetting Up the Imager for EZ Trax

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-16 SymbologiesContentsThis section describes the various symbol types that can be read and decoded by the MS-4X.Symbologies

6-2MS-4X Imager User ManualSymbologies by ESPSymbologies by ESPTo change a setting, double-click the setting and use your cursor to scroll through the

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-3SymbologiesSymbologies Serial CommandsNarrow Margins/Symbology ID <K450,narrow margin status,symbology identifier status

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-5SymbologiesECC 080ECC 100ECC 140ECC 120ECC 130Definition: When enabled, will decode ECC 080 symbols. Serial Cmd: <K479,E

MS-4X Imager User Manual1-11 Quick StartContentsThis section is designed to get your MS-4X up and running quickly, using the EZ button or ESP (Easy Se

6-6MS-4X Imager User ManualAztec CodeAztec CodeUsage: Used in document imaging, railway ticket validation, and some postal applications.Definition: A

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-7SymbologiesQR CodeUsage: Widely implemented in the automotive industry in Japan and throughout their worldwide supply chain

6-8MS-4X Imager User ManualMicro QR CodeMicro QR CodeUsage: Used in various applications that require higher data density than that provided by standa

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-9SymbologiesCode 39Check Character Status (Code 39)Check Character Output Status (Code 39)Usage: Code 39 is considered the s

6-10MS-4X Imager User ManualCode 39Large Intercharacter Gap (Code 39)Fixed Symbol Length Status (Code 39)Fixed Symbol Length (Code 39)Usage: Large Int

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-11SymbologiesFull ASCII Set (Code 39)Usage: Must be enabled when reading characters outside the standard character set (0-9,

6-12MS-4X Imager User ManualCode 128Code 128Fixed Symbol Length Status (Code 128)Fixed Symbol Length (Code 128)Usage: Code 128 is a smaller symbology

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-13SymbologiesEAN 128 Status (Code 128)Output Format (Code 128)Application Record Separator Status (Code 128)Definition: When

6-14MS-4X Imager User ManualCode 128Application Record Separator Character (Code 128)Important: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be ent

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-15SymbologiesBC412Check Character Output (BC412)Fixed Symbol Length Status (BC412)Fixed Symbol Length (BC412)Usage: Widely u

1-2MS-4X Imager User ManualCheck HardwareStep 1 — Check HardwareItem Description Part Number1 MS-4X Imager FIS-0004-200XG2 IC-332 Adapter FIS-0001-003

6-16MS-4X Imager User ManualInterleaved 2 of 5Interleaved 2 of 5Check Character Status (Interleaved 2 of 5)Check Character Output Status (Interleaved

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-17SymbologiesSymbol Length #1 (Interleaved 2 of 5)Symbol Length #2 (Interleaved 2 of 5)Usage: Useful in applications where I

6-18MS-4X Imager User ManualInterleaved 2 of 5Guard Bar Status (Interleaved 2 of 5)Note: Whenever Guard Bar is enabled, the presence of guard bars (al

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-19SymbologiesCode 93Fixed Symbol Length Status (Code 93)Symbol Length (Code 93)Usage: Sometimes used in clinical application

6-20MS-4X Imager User ManualCodabarCodabarStart/Stop Match (Codabar)Start/Stop Output (Codabar)Usage: Used in photo-finishing and library applications

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-21SymbologiesLarge Intercharacter Gap (Codabar)Fixed Symbol Length Status (Codabar)Symbol Length (Codabar)Definition: When d

6-22MS-4X Imager User ManualCodabarCheck Character Type (Codabar)Check Character Output (Codabar)Definition:When disabled, the imager will not perform

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-23SymbologiesUPC/EANEAN StatusUsage:Used primarily in point-of-sale applications in the retail industry. It is commonly used

6-24MS-4X Imager User ManualUPC/EANSupplementals Status (UPC/EAN)DisabledUPC Supplementals will not be decoded.EnabledWhen enabled, the imager will tr

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-25SymbologiesSeparator Character (UPC/EAN)Note: If Separator Character has been changed to any other character and you wish

MS-4X Imager User Manual1-3Quick StartStep 2 — Connect the SystemConnecting by RS-232 / RS-422• Connect the imager (1) to the IB-131/IC-332 interface

6-26MS-4X Imager User ManualUPC/EANSupplemental Type (UPC/EAN)BothEither 2 character or 5 character supplementals will be considered valid.2 Character

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-27SymbologiesPharmacodeFixed Symbol Length Status (Pharmacode)Fixed Symbol Length (Pharmacode)Minimum Number of Bars (Pharma

6-28MS-4X Imager User ManualPharmacodeBar Width Status (Pharmacode)Direction (Pharmacode)Fixed Threshold Value (Pharmacode)Definition: If set to Mixed

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-29SymbologiesPostal SymbologiesImportant: Postal Symbologies must have a minimum pixels-per-element value of 4 to be decoded

6-30MS-4X Imager User ManualPostal SymbologiesPostal Symbology TypeUsage: The following 1D Postal Symbologies are used in mail sortation, auditing, ce

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-31SymbologiesU.S. Post (POSTNET, PLANET, USPS4CB)When U.S. Post is enabled (<K460,1>), the imager will only decode POS

6-32MS-4X Imager User ManualPostal SymbologiesPOSTNET StatusPLANET StatusUsage: POSTNET is used by the United States Postal Service to direct mail. Th

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-33SymbologiesUSPS4CB StatusPOSTNET Allow B and B’ FieldsAustralia Post Allow 0 FCCUsage: USPS4CB, also called Intelligent Ma

6-34MS-4X Imager User ManualGS1 DataBarGS1 DataBarNote: GS1 DataBar symbologies were previously known as “Reduced Space Symbology”, or “RSS”. DataBar

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-35SymbologiesDataBar LimitedNote: DataBar Limited was previously known as “RSS Limited”.DataBar-14Note: DataBar-14 was previ

1-4MS-4X Imager User ManualPosition Imager and SymbolStep 3 — Position Imager and Symbol•Position the imager at a distance from the symbol that matche

6-36MS-4X Imager User ManualPDF417PDF417Note: Sending <a1> will cause PDF417 data to be prefaced with information consisting of error correction

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-37SymbologiesMicroPDF417Fixed Symbol Length Status (MicroPDF417)Fixed Symbol Length (MicroPDF417)Note: Fixed Symbol Length S

6-38MS-4X Imager User ManualCompositeCompositeWhen set to Enabled or Required, will decode the 2D composite component of a linear symbol. The linear s

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-39SymbologiesNarrow Margins/Symbology IdentifierNarrow MarginsEnabledWhen Narrow Margins is set to Enabled, the imager uses

6-40MS-4X Imager User ManualNarrow Margins/Symbology IdentifierSymbology IdentifierExplanation of Modifiers for Code 39 and Interleaved 2 of 5• For Co

MS-4X Imager User Manual6-41SymbologiesBackground ColorNote: Background Color only applies to Pharmacode.WhiteWhen White background is enabled, the ba

6-42MS-4X Imager User ManualBackground Color

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-17 I/O ParametersContentsThis section includes instructions on setting up conditions for changing input/output electrical tr

7-2MS-4X Imager User ManualI/O Parameters by ESPI/O Parameters by ESPTo open nested options, single-click the +.To change a setting, double-click the

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-3I/O ParametersI/O Parameters Serial CommandsPower On/Reset Counts <K406,power-on,resets,power-on saves,power-on flash sa

MS-4X Imager User Manual1-5Quick StartStep 4 — Install ESPESP Software can be found on the Microscan Tools Drive that is packaged with the MS-4X. 1. F

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-5I/O ParametersGood ReadNote: A No Read can still be transmitted if Enabled.Usage: Good Read is used when an application req

7-6MS-4X Imager User ManualSymbol Data OutputWhen to Output Symbol DataAs Soon As PossibleNote: More than one decode might in fact be required to qual

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-7I/O ParametersNo Read MessageNo Read Message ModeDisabledOnly symbol data is output after a read cycle.EnabledWhen the imag

7-8MS-4X Imager User ManualOutput IndicatorsOutput IndicatorsThe MS-4X has a beeper and three LED arrays, as follows:1. A target pattern of blue LEDs

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-9I/O ParametersStatic Presentation ModeStatic Presentation Mode is used in conjunction with Continuous Read Mode: <K200,0

7-10MS-4X Imager User ManualOutput IndicatorsTarget PatternAlways OFFThe target pattern will remain OFF at all times unless overridden by the EZ butto

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-11I/O ParametersGreen Flash DurationUsage: Provides visual verification that a good read has occurred.Definition: When a goo

7-12MS-4X Imager User ManualBeeperBeeperNote: The beeper will also sound at any of the following times:• When the imager is defaulted.• When a send/sa

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-13I/O ParametersLED ConfigurationIn ISO/IEC 16022 grade mode the LEDs represent the grade of the first Data Matrix symbol de

1-6MS-4X Imager User ManualSelect ModelStep 5 — Select ModelWhen you start ESP, the following menu will appear:1. Click the button showing the MS-4X.2

7-14MS-4X Imager User ManualSerial VerificationSerial VerificationAllows the user to verify configuration command status.Serial Command Echo StatusSer

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-15I/O ParametersControl/Hex OutputUsage:Useful for viewing settings with binary characters when using serial commands on a t

7-16MS-4X Imager User ManualEZ ButtonEZ ButtonThe EZ button has four positions, selectable by the length of time the button is held down, and indicate

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-17I/O ParametersDefault on Power-OnLoad Configuration DatabaseSave for Power-OnDefinition: When enabled, if the EZ button is

7-18MS-4X Imager User ManualEZ Button ModesEZ Button ModesDisabledWhen set to disabled, the associated button position will have no function associate

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-19I/O ParametersTarget SystemTurns on the target pattern whenever the associated button position is selected. To disable, qu

7-20MS-4X Imager User ManualConfigurable Output 1Configurable Output 1Note: If Output On is set to Match or Mismatch, a transition (switching) will no

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-21I/O ParametersTrend AnalysisSymbol QualityDiagnostic WarningIn Read CycleUsage: Typically used when successful decodes are

7-22MS-4X Imager User ManualConfigurable Output 1Output StatePulse WidthOutput ModePulseThis is the default mode of operation in which the programmabl

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-23I/O ParametersTrend Analysis Output 1Note: Output On under Output 1 Parameters must be set to Trend Analysis for this outp

MS-4X Imager User Manual1-7Quick StartStep 6 — Select Protocol and Connect• Choose the connection protocol you are using and click Connect.• Once you

7-24MS-4X Imager User ManualConfigurable Output 1Trend Analysis ModeMismatchOutput will be activated when the number of mismatches equals the value en

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-25I/O ParametersTrigger Evaluation PeriodNumber to Output OnDecodes per Trigger ThresholdDefinition: The number of triggers

7-26MS-4X Imager User ManualISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output 1ISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output 1Note: Output On under Output 1 Parameters must b

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-27I/O ParametersOutput on Axial Non-UniformityOutput on Unused Error CorrectionSymbol Contrast ThresholdUsage: Lets the user

7-28MS-4X Imager User ManualPrint Growth ThresholdAxial Non-Uniformity ThresholdUnused Error Correction ThresholdUsage: Lets the user set the acceptab

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-29I/O ParametersDiagnostics Output 1Note: Output On under Output 1 Parameters must be set to Diagnostic Warning for this out

7-30MS-4X Imager User ManualConfigurable Output 2Configurable Output 2Note: Output 2 has the same parameters and default settings as Output 1.Trend An

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-31I/O ParametersConfigurable Output 3Note: Output 3 has the same parameters and default settings as Output 1 and Output 2.Tr

7-32MS-4X Imager User ManualPower On/Reset CountsPower On/Reset CountsNote: Power On/Reset Counts is a read-only command.Power-OnPower-On uses a 16-bi

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-33I/O ParametersTime Since ResetNote: Time Since Reset is a read-only command.HoursHours uses a 16-bit counter that incremen

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1-8MS-4X Imager User ManualSelect Protocol and Connect (cont.)Step 6 — Select Protocol and Connect (cont.)When you are connected, you will see the gre

7-34MS-4X Imager User ManualService MessageService MessageWhen Service Message is enabled, a message of up to 10 ASCII characters is sent whenever the

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-35I/O ParametersFrame InformationOutput Frame NumberDisabled When Output Frame Number is set to Disabled, the frame number i

7-36MS-4X Imager User ManualImage OutputImage OutputGood ReadIf a Good Read condition is met during the read cycle, the image file corresponding with

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-37I/O ParametersCommunication PortFile Format JPEG QualityDefinition: This setting selects the communication port through wh

7-38MS-4X Imager User ManualImage OutputImage Output ExampleThe following example assumes that the imager is set to output on No Read, and that it is

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-39I/O ParametersDatabase Identifier OutputOutput StatusDisabledWhen this command is disabled, no database identifier informa

7-40MS-4X Imager User ManualQuality OutputQuality OutputSeparatorImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be entered as hex pairs:Fo

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-41I/O ParametersConfiguring EZ Trax OutputAfter you have set up your imager for EZ Trax, you can configure the software in t

7-42MS-4X Imager User ManualConfiguring EZ Trax OutputEZ Trax OutputComm PortImage ModeImage FormatWhen EZ Trax output is enabled, the imager will att

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-43I/O ParametersJPEG QualityObject Info OutputGrade OutputSets the amount of JPEG image compression. A value of 1 represents

MS-4X Imager User Manual1-9Quick StartStep 7 — Locate the Symbol in the Field of ViewLocate by ESP •In ESP’s EZ Mode, click the Locate button to enabl

7-44MS-4X Imager User ManualConfiguring EZ Trax OutputConfiguring EZ Trax Output by Serial CommandComm PortHost PortSends output using the current Hos

MS-4X Imager User Manual7-45I/O ParametersNo ReadOutputs the first No Read image in the read cycle. The image file will immediately follow the symbol

7-46MS-4X Imager User ManualConfiguring EZ Trax OutputObject Info OutputGrade OutputDefinition: If a symbol is decoded during an image capture, the sy

MS-4X Imager User Manual8-18 Symbol QualityContentsThis section describes parameters that, when enabled, will output detailed symbol quality evaluatio

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual8-3Symbol QualityOverview of Symbol QualityInformation about symbol quality and timing can be appended to symbol data by enabl

8-4MS-4X Imager User ManualSymbol Quality by ESPSymbol Quality by ESPTo change a setting, double-click the setting and use your cursor to scroll throu

MS-4X Imager User Manual8-5Symbol QualityReport TabThe Report tab allows the user to initiate Data Matrix Grading and to generate and save grading rep

8-6MS-4X Imager User ManualSymbol Quality by ESPLocate TabThe Locate tab allows the user to determine the position of the symbol within the imager’s f

MS-4X Imager User Manual8-7Symbol QualityPreferences TabThe Preferences tab allows the user to set defaults that are automatically activated when grad

1-10MS-4X Imager User ManualLocate the Symbol in the Field of ViewLocate by EZ ButtonIf you are not connected to a host computer, the EZ Button allows

8-8MS-4X Imager User ManualSymbol Quality Separator/Data Matrix Output ModeSymbol Quality Separator/Data Matrix Output ModeSymbol Quality Separator ap

MS-4X Imager User Manual8-9Symbol QualityData Matrix Output ModeNote: Output Mode applies to ISO/IEC 16022 symbol quality parameters.GradeIf in Grade

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual8-11Symbol QualityAxial Non-Uniformity (Data Matrix Only) Unused Error Correction (Data Matrix Only)Definition: Axial non-unif

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual8-13Symbol QualityMicroscan Symbol Quality OutputPercent Cell Damage (Data Matrix Only) Total Read TimeCapture TimeLocate Time

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual8-15Symbol QualityQuiet Zone (Data Matrix Only)Symbol Angle (Data Matrix Only)Definition: When this feature is enabled, the si

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual9-19 MatchcodeContentsThis section explains the MS-4X’s matchcode output functions and the master symbol database setup.Matchc

MS-4X Imager User Manual1-11Quick StartStep 8 — CalibrateMS-4X settings can be adjusted automatically for optimum symbol decoding performance by eithe

9-2MS-4X Imager User ManualMatchcode by ESPMatchcode by ESPTo open nested options, single-click the +.To change a setting, double-click the setting an

MS-4X Imager User Manual9-3MatchcodeMatchcode Serial CommandsMatchcode Type<K223,matchcode type,sequential matching,match start position,match leng

9-4MS-4X Imager User ManualOverview of MatchcodeOverview of MatchcodeSteps for Entering and Using Master Symbols1. Set Triggering Mode to External or

MS-4X Imager User Manual9-5MatchcodeMatchcode TypeDefinition: Allows the user to choose the way that master symbols will be compared with subsequently

9-6MS-4X Imager User ManualMatchcode TypeSequential MatchingMatch Start PositionNote: Match Start Position must be set to 1 or greater to enable this

MS-4X Imager User Manual9-7MatchcodeWild Card CharacterImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be entered as hex pairs:For <: &l

9-8MS-4X Imager User ManualMatchcode TypeSequence on No ReadAs an example of Sequence on No Read Enabled, consider the following decodes:As an example

MS-4X Imager User Manual9-9MatchcodeSequence on MismatchNote: Matchcode must be set to Sequential for this command to function.The imager will sequenc

9-10MS-4X Imager User ManualMatch ReplaceMatch ReplaceReplacement StringImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be entered as hex p

MS-4X Imager User Manual9-11MatchcodeMismatch ReplaceReplacement StringImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be entered as hex pa

1-12MS-4X Imager User ManualTest Read RateStep 9 — Test Read RateRead Rate indicates the number of successful decodes per second achieved by the image

9-12MS-4X Imager User ManualNew Master PinNew Master PinNew Master Load StatusDefinition: If Matchcode and New Master Pin are enabled and the new mast

MS-4X Imager User Manual10-110 Camera and IP SetupContentsThis section provides adjustment parameters for the physical controls of the camera, image a

10-2MS-4X Imager User ManualCamera and IP Setup by ESPCamera and IP Setup by ESPClick the Setup button to bring up the Camera Setup menu.To open neste

MS-4X Imager User Manual10-3Camera and IP SetupCamera and IP Setup Serial CommandsMirrored Image<K514,mirrored image>Window of Interest<K516,

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual10-5Camera and IP SetupEvaluationIn Evaluation, you can view images currently in the imager, capture and decode a symbol, save

10-6MS-4X Imager User ManualEvaluationHistogramNote: Since histograms are performed in the imager, the results will be saved regardless of whether the

MS-4X Imager User Manual10-7Camera and IP SetupLine Scan1. From the Evaluation tab, click the Line Scan button. A window like that shownbelow will app

10-8MS-4X Imager User ManualCalibrationCalibrationThe Calibration interface in ESP is a powerful and intuitive way to optimize the imager’s performanc

MS-4X Imager User Manual10-9Camera and IP SetupWindow of InterestThe active pixel area of the image sensor is called the Window of Interest (WOI). The

MS-4X Imager User Manual1-13Quick StartStep 10 — Configure the Imager in ESPTo make setup changes to the MS-4X, click the App Mode button. The followi

10-10MS-4X Imager User ManualWindow of InterestWindow of Interest by ESP1. From the Camera menu, click the WOI tab to bring up Window of Interest.If y

MS-4X Imager User Manual10-11Camera and IP SetupWindow of Interest by Serial Command The figure shows where to locate the start position of the row an

10-12MS-4X Imager User ManualConfiguration DatabaseConfiguration DatabaseThe Configuration Database allows the user to manage multiple configuration p

MS-4X Imager User Manual10-13Camera and IP SetupDynamic SetupDynamic Setup is used to calculate image capture timing during a read cycle. Without prop

10-14MS-4X Imager User ManualX-Mode™X-Mode™ The MS-4X is equipped with powerful X-Mode™ technology, which provides industry-leading decode performance

MS-4X Imager User Manual10-15Camera and IP SetupPixel Sub-Sampling4:1At 4:1, 4 pixel signals from 2 adjacent rows and columns are combined so that onl

10-16MS-4X Imager User ManualPixel Sub-SamplingAEC/AGC ModeNote: AEC/AGC Mode is only applicable to the High Speed version of the MS-4X.AECAEC enables

MS-4X Imager User Manual10-17Camera and IP SetupCamera SettingsCamera Settings are typically obtained during the calibration process, and do not neces

10-18MS-4X Imager User ManualCamera SettingsMS-4 Low Density (SD Optics), 4” Focal DistanceShutter SpeedGainUsage: Faster shutter speeds reduce blurri

MS-4X Imager User Manual10-19Camera and IP SetupFocal DistanceDefinition: This command returns the Imager’s factory preset focal distance.Serial Cmd:

1-14MS-4X Imager User ManualSave Configuration in ESPStep 11 — Save Configuration in ESPTo make changes to a configuration setting:Saving Options• Sen

10-20MS-4X Imager User ManualFocal Distance Table (Read-Only)Focal Distance Table (Read-Only)Number of Focal DistancesFocal DistanceDefinition: Specif

MS-4X Imager User Manual10-21Camera and IP SetupMirrored ImageRegular ImageWhen Regular Image is enabled, images will be processed as they appear upon

10-22MS-4X Imager User ManualIllumination BrightnessIllumination BrightnessConstantWhen set to Constant, the illumination is the same as the Medium se

MS-4X Imager User Manual10-23Camera and IP SetupSkew CorrectionNote: Skew Correction does not apply to the High Speed version of the MS-4X, which has

10-24MS-4X Imager User ManualSkew CorrectionLine SpeedDistortion is corrected by shifting image rows in the direction opposite the symbol’s movement o

MS-4X Imager User Manual10-25Camera and IP SetupSymbol DirectionIf a symbol enters the field of view from the left, it will be skewed as shown in the

10-26MS-4X Imager User ManualMorphological Pre-ProcessingMorphological Pre-ProcessingMorphological Pre-Processing allows the user to select the method

MS-4X Imager User Manual10-27Camera and IP SetupMorphological Operation and Operator SizeMorphological OperationErodeErode increases the dark cell siz

10-28MS-4X Imager User ManualMorphological Operation and Operator SizeOpenOpen removes minor light defects of dark cells by performing a Dilate functi

MS-4X Imager User Manual10-29Camera and IP SetupOperator SizeDefinition: Operator Size determines the size of the area or “pixel neighborhood” (measur

MS-4X Imager User Manual2-12 Using ESPContentsThis section is designed to help you understand the basic structure and elements of ESP (Easy Setup Prog

10-30MS-4X Imager User ManualMorphological Operation and Operator Size

MS-4X Imager User Manual11-111 ConfigurationDatabaseContentsThis section concerns the various capture settings and processing settings that can be use

11-2MS-4X Imager User ManualConfiguration Database Serial CommandsConfiguration Database Serial CommandsNumber of Active Indexes<K252,number of act

MS-4X Imager User Manual11-3Configuration DatabaseNumber of Active IndexesDatabase SortNumber of Active Indexes by ESPUsage:Useful for applications th

11-4MS-4X Imager User ManualConfiguration Database StatusConfiguration Database StatusIndexShutter SpeedGainPixel Sub-SamplingImportant: Sub-sampling

MS-4X Imager User Manual11-5Configuration DatabaseRow PointerColumn PointerRow DepthColumn WidthDefinition: The image dimension settings can be applie

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual11-7Configuration DatabaseSymbologyDisabledWhen Symbology is disabled, the database uses the current Symbology setup to determ

11-8MS-4X Imager User ManualConfiguration Database StatusCode 39 (Add 16)If enabled, Code 39 will be active for this database index.Codabar (Add 32)If

MS-4X Imager User Manual11-9Configuration DatabaseMicro QR Code (Add 65536)If enabled, Micro QR Code will be active for this database index.Aztec Code

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

11-10MS-4X Imager User ManualDatabase ModeDatabase ModeSwitch ModeTimeWhen Switch Mode is set to Time, the imager will load the next database entry to

MS-4X Imager User Manual11-11Configuration DatabaseImage Process LoopingDisabledWhen Image Process Looping is set to Disabled, an image is captured fo

11-12MS-4X Imager User ManualDatabase ModeImage DimensionsWindow of Interest (WOI) by ESPWhen Image Dimensions is set to Window of Interest, the datab

MS-4X Imager User Manual11-13Configuration DatabaseRegion of Interest (ROI)When Image Dimensions is set to Region of Interest, the database image dime

11-14MS-4X Imager User ManualDatabase ModeRegion of Interest (ROI) by ESPWhen Image Dimensions is set to Region of Interest, the database image dimens

MS-4X Imager User Manual11-15Configuration DatabaseSave Current Settings to Configuration DatabaseExample: <K255+,5>This command phrase saves th

11-16MS-4X Imager User ManualLoad Current Settings from Configuration DatabaseLoad Current Settings from Configuration DatabaseExample:<K255-,5>

MS-4X Imager User Manual11-17Configuration DatabaseRequest Selected Index SettingsExample:<K255?,5>This command phrase returns the configuration

11-18MS-4X Imager User ManualRequest All Configuration Database SettingsRequest All Configuration Database SettingsExample:<K255?>This command p

MS-4X Imager User Manual12-112 TerminalContentsThis section describes the Terminal window and macro functions in ESP.Terminal Window...

MS-4X Imager User Manual2-3Using ESPApplication ModeFrom EZ Mode, you can click on the App Mode button to access specific configuration menus, Utiliti

12-2MS-4X Imager User ManualTerminal WindowTerminal WindowThe following view will appear:The Terminal screen allows you to send serial commands to the

MS-4X Imager User Manual12-3TerminalFindThe Find function allows you to enter text strings to be searched for in the Terminal window. For example, a s

12-4MS-4X Imager User ManualSendSendThe Send function allows you to enter serial commands and then send them to the imager.1. Type the command into th

MS-4X Imager User Manual12-5TerminalMacrosMacros can be stored in a macro selection bar, edited in a separate window, and executed by clicking on the

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual13-113 UtilitiesContentsUtility commands are generally commands that are performed during imager operations to check or determ

13-2MS-4X Imager User ManualSerial Utility CommandsSerial Utility CommandsNote: For a list of all K commands, see Serial Configuration Commands.Type C

MS-4X Imager User Manual13-3Utilities<Zc>Save Current Settings as Customer Default Parameters for Power-OnDefault/Reset/Save <Zrd>Recall M

13-4MS-4X Imager User ManualRead RateRead RateClick the Utilities button and then the Read Rate tab to display the Read Rate view.To see the number of

MS-4X Imager User Manual13-5UtilitiesRead Rate Serial Utility CommandsEnter Decodes/Second TestSending <C> instructs the imager to transmit the

MS-4X Imager User ManualiiiIntroductionTable of ContentsChapter 1 Quick Start Step 1 Check Hardware ...

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

13-6MS-4X Imager User ManualCountersCountersCounter commands can be a numeric value from 00000 to 65535. After reaching the maximum numeric limit of 6

MS-4X Imager User Manual13-7UtilitiesCounters by Serial CommandNo Read CounterSending <N> displays the total number of No Reads that have occurr

13-8MS-4X Imager User ManualDevice ControlDevice ControlDevice Control by Serial CommandOutput 1 PulseSending <L1> activates the link between Ou

MS-4X Imager User Manual13-9UtilitiesDifferences from DefaultClicking the Differences from Default button will cause ESP to check all stored configura

13-10MS-4X Imager User ManualMaster DatabaseMaster DatabaseImportant: The Master Database is used for all Matchcode modes except Sequential and Wild C

MS-4X Imager User Manual13-11UtilitiesMaster Symbol Database SizeCaution: Since the total number of characters available for the master symbol databas

13-12MS-4X Imager User ManualMaster DatabaseEnter Master Symbol DataUsage: Allows you to enter master symbol data for any enabled master symbol index

MS-4X Imager User Manual13-13UtilitiesRequest Master Symbol DataRequest All Master Symbol DataDefinition: Returns master symbol data for any enabled m

13-14MS-4X Imager User ManualRead Next Symbol as Master SymbolRequest New Master Status(See also New Master Pin in Matchcode.)Definition:After you’ve

MS-4X Imager User Manual13-15UtilitiesDelete Master Symbol DataDefinition:You can directly delete the master symbol data by serial command or by ESP.E

MS-4X Imager User Manual2-5Using ESPModelIn the Model menu you can select any of the models supported by ESP. When you choose a different model, the c

13-16MS-4X Imager User ManualFirmwareFirmwareFirmware UpdateApplication code versions are specific to your imager. Consult with your sales representat

MS-4X Imager User Manual13-17UtilitiesFirmware VerificationRequest Part Number by ESPYou can send a request to the imager for part numbers, checksums,

13-18MS-4X Imager User ManualFirmwareRequest Checksum by ESPYou can send a request to the imager for part numbers, checksums, boot code, and applicati

MS-4X Imager User Manual13-19UtilitiesDefault/Reset/SaveUnderstanding and controlling your imager’s active, saved, and default settings is critical to

13-20MS-4X Imager User ManualDefault/Reset/SaveCustomer Default ParametersCustomer default parameters (saved by <Zc>) are the same set of parame

MS-4X Imager User Manual13-21UtilitiesImager Status Requests<?> Status ByteThe imager responds to a status request <?> with a two characte

13-22MS-4X Imager User ManualImager Status Requests<Knnn?> Single Status RequestThis request will return the value of the variables associated w

MS-4X Imager User Manual13-23UtilitiesLearn OperationsLearnSending the <LEARN> command from ESP’s Terminal will put the imager into a mode of op

13-24MS-4X Imager User ManualOther Operational Serial CommandsOther Operational Serial CommandsThe following serial utility commands can be entered fr

MS-4X Imager User Manual13-25UtilitiesBar Code Configuration ModeBar Code Configuration Mode can be entered three different ways:1. By forcing the ima

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

13-26MS-4X Imager User ManualOther Operational Serial Commands

MS-4X Imager User Manual14-114 Output FormatContentsThis section explains how to control the formatting and filtering of decoded symbol data for outpu

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual14-3Output FormatOutput Format StatusOutput Format Status DisabledWhen Output Format Status is set to Disabled, output formatt

14-4MS-4X Imager User ManualFormat AssignFormat AssignSymbol NumberStatusFormat Assign by ESPDefinition: Symbol Number refers to the number of the sym

MS-4X Imager User Manual14-5Output FormatFormat ExtractOutput IndexStart LocationLengthDefinition:Output Index refers to the database entry you wish t

14-6MS-4X Imager User ManualFormat AssignFormat Extract by ESPMultiple character sequences can be extracted and inserted using Symbol Parse. In this e

MS-4X Imager User Manual14-7Output FormatFormat InsertOutput IndexLengthHex StringSee ASCII Character Entry Modifier for a detailed explanation of how

14-8MS-4X Imager User ManualFormat InsertFormat Insert by ESPThe Insert process is very similar to the Extract process, except that Insert allows the

MS-4X Imager User Manual14-9Output FormatOutput Filter ConfigurationRules for Output Filter ConfigurationOutput Filter Configuration Rule # 1 Each sym

MS-4X Imager User Manual2-7Using ESPPreferences > Terminal TabShow Non-Printable Characters When Show Non-Printable Characters is enabled, characte

14-10MS-4X Imager User ManualOutput Filter ConfigurationFilter NumberSymbologyDefinition: This is the filter index number that represents the position

MS-4X Imager User Manual14-11Output FormatLength WildcardSee ASCII Character Entry Modifier for a detailed explanation of how to enter ASCII characte

14-12MS-4X Imager User ManualOutput Filter ConfigurationDataSee ASCII Character Entry Modifier for a detailed explanation of how to enter ASCII charac

MS-4X Imager User Manual14-13Output FormatOrdered Output Filter Configuration by ESPDouble-clicking on a row in the Ordered Output table brings up the

14-14MS-4X Imager User ManualNumber of FiltersNumber of FiltersDefinition: Number of Filters refers to the number of active output filters. 0 disables

MS-4X Imager User ManualA-1AppendicesContentsAppendix A General Specifications ...

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

MS-4X Imager User ManualA-3AppendicesRead RangesNarrow-bar-width Field of View Read Range1D 2D (maximum)Standard Density.0075" (0.19 mm) .010&quo

A-4 MS-4X Imager User ManualGeneral SpecificationsFIS OptionsSafety CertificationsFCC, UL/cUL, CE, CB, RoHS/WEEERoHS/WEEE Compliant©2015 Microscan Sys

MS-4X Imager User ManualA-5AppendicesAppendix B — Electrical SpecificationsPower: 4.0 Watts (max.)5VDC +/– 5%, 200 mV p-p max. ripple, 554 mA @ 5VDC (

2-8MS-4X Imager User ManualMenu ToolbarPreferences > Bar Code Options TabThe Bar Code Options dialog allows you to set the size of user-created sym

A-6MS-4X Imager User ManualElectrical SpecificationsOptoisolator Trigger Inputs for IC-332

MS-4X Imager User ManualA-7Appendices

A-8MS-4X Imager User ManualElectrical SpecificationsNew Master Pin

MS-4X Imager User ManualA-9AppendicesAppendix C — Serial Configuration CommandsNote: For a list of utility commands such as read rate requests, device

A-10MS-4X Imager User ManualCommunication Protocol CommandsMicro QR Code <K459,status>Postal Symbologies <K460,postal symbology type,POSTNET

MS-4X Imager User ManualA-11AppendicesImage Output <K739,image output mode,communication port,file format,JPEG quality>Target/Flood LEDs <K75

A-12MS-4X Imager User ManualSerial Configuration CommandsDelete Master Symbol Data <K231,master symbol number,>Match Replace <K735,status,mat

MS-4X Imager User ManualA-13AppendicesSerial Command FormatSerial commands are of two types: utility and configuration. Rules that apply to both utili

A-14MS-4X Imager User ManualSerial Configuration CommandsConcatenating Configuration CommandsCommands can be concatenated (added together) in a single

MS-4X Imager User ManualA-15AppendicesAppendix D — Communications ProtocolCommunications Protocol Command TableProtocol Command(Mnemonic displayed on

MS-4X Imager User Manual2-9Using ESPPreferences > Advanced TabThe Auto Sync options at the top of the Advanced tab allow you to determine whether A

A-16MS-4X Imager User ManualCommunications ProtocolACK/NAK Data Flow ExamplesSetup 1Transfer 1Transfer 2Error ConditionTransfer 1Transfer 2RES 0x00 (d

MS-4X Imager User ManualA-17AppendicesSetup 2Transfer 1Transfer 2Error ConditionTransfer 1RES 0x00 (disabled)REQ 0x00 (disabled)STX 0x00 (disabled)ETX

A-18MS-4X Imager User ManualCommunications ProtocolSetup 3Transfer 1Transfer 2RES 0x00 (disabled)REQ 0x00 (disabled)STX 0x28 ‘(‘ETX 0x29 ‘)’ACK 0x06NA

MS-4X Imager User ManualA-19AppendicesSetup 4Transfer 1Transfer 2Error ConditionTransfer 1RES 0x21 ‘!’REQ 0x3D ‘=’STX 0x28 ‘(‘ETX 0x29 ‘)’ACK 0x06NAK

A-20MS-4X Imager User ManualCommunications ProtocolPolling Mode Data Flow ExamplesSetup 1Transfer 1Transfer 2Starting with a ‘RES’ ensures a clean tra

MS-4X Imager User ManualA-21AppendicesError Condition 2The protocol makes 3 retry attempts before data is flushed and transfer is aborted.HOST_TX ‘RES

A-22MS-4X Imager User ManualCommunications ProtocolSetup 2Transfer 1Transfer 2Starting with a ‘RES’ ensures a clean transaction, without “leftovers” f

MS-4X Imager User ManualA-23AppendicesError Condition 2Error Condition 3The protocol makes 3 retry attempts before data is flushed and transfer is abo

A-24MS-4X Imager User ManualASCII TableAppendix E — ASCII TableDec Hex Mne Ctrl Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch00 00 NUL ^@ 32 20 SP 64 40 @ 96 60 `0

MS-4X Imager User ManualA-25AppendicesAppendix F — Interface StandardsInterface Standards, established by the Electronic Industries Association (EIA),

2-10MS-4X Imager User ManualMenu ToolbarPreferences > Advanced Tab (cont.)Ask to Save ESP File when QuittingWhen enabled, prompts the user to save

A-26MS-4X Imager User ManualOperational TipsAppendix G — Operational TipsCleaningThe MS-4X has a hard-coated window that should only be cleaned with a

MS-4X Imager User ManualA-27AppendicesAppendix H — Using an External TriggerTwo types of inputs are used on Microscan readers. 5 volt devices have NPN

A-28MS-4X Imager User ManualUSB-to-Serial Virtual COM Port DriverAppendix I — USB-to-Serial Virtual COM Port Driver(For use with Windows® 7 (32-bit),

MS-4X Imager User ManualA-29Appendices4. Read the License Agreement shown below. If you accept the terms of the agreement,click the radio button next

A-30MS-4X Imager User ManualUSB-to-Serial Virtual COM Port DriverUninstalling the USB-to-Serial Virtual COM Port DriverImportant: You must uninstall t

MS-4X Imager User ManualA-31AppendicesAppendix J — MS-4X Image OutputThis section explains how to extract (download) a video-captured image from a MS-

A-32MS-4X Imager User ManualMS-4X Image OutputUpload Image Select a file from the file list above, and then send the command: <uy,path/filename.ext

MS-4X Imager User ManualA-33AppendicesBit Stream MethodA more difficult method is to parse and decode the bit stream data. The bit stream is a mix of

A-34MS-4X Imager User ManualGlossary of TermsAppendix K — Glossary of TermsAberration — The failure of an optical lens to produce an exact point-to-po

MS-4X Imager User ManualA-35AppendicesCharge-Coupled Device (CCD) — A semiconductor device with an array of light-sensitive elements that converts lig

MS-4X Imager User Manual2-11Using ESPDocument MemoThe information you type in the Document Memo field will appear in a context-sensitive text box when

A-36MS-4X Imager User ManualGlossary of TermsEdge Enhancement — Image processing method to strengthen high-spatial frequencies in the image. EPROM — S

MS-4X Imager User ManualA-37AppendicesHalf Duplex — A communications system in which signals can travel between devices in both directions, but not si

A-38MS-4X Imager User ManualGlossary of TermsOutput — A channel or communications line. Data or discrete signals that are transmitted or displayed by

MS-4X Imager User ManualA-39AppendicesRegion — Area of an image. Also called a region of interest for image processing operations.ROM — See Read-Only

A-40MS-4X Imager User ManualGlossary of Terms

2-12MS-4X Imager User ManualMenu ToolbarConnectThe Connect dropdown menu allows the user to access the Connection Wizard, as well as the Autoconnect a

MS-4X Imager User Manual2-13Using ESPViewThe View menu allows you to move quickly between interfaces without using the icon buttons on the App Mode to

ivMS-4X Imager User ManualTable of ContentsCalibration Options... 4-3Ca

2-14MS-4X Imager User ManualNavigating in ESPNavigating in ESPTo change imager settings, or to access the Utilities, Camera, Terminal, or Output Forma

MS-4X Imager User Manual2-15Using ESPSend/Receive OptionsTo acce s s Receive, Save, and Default options, click the Send/Recv button. You can also acce

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual2-17Using ESPUsing EZ TraxFor detailed information about using EZ Trax, refer to the Help menu in EZ Trax software, or the EZ

2-18MS-4X Imager User ManualUsing EZ Trax

MS-4X Imager User Manual3-13 CommunicationsContentsThis section explains how to set up communications parameters with the host and an auxiliary termin

3-2MS-4X Imager User ManualCommunications by ESPCommunications by ESPClick the Parameters button and then the Communication tab.To open nested options

MS-4X Imager User Manual3-3CommunicationsCommunications Serial CommandsHost Port Connections <K100,baud rate,parity,stop bits,data bits>Auxiliar

3-4MS-4X Imager User ManualHost Port ConnectionsHost Port ConnectionsThe host port can be configured with RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 connections. The

MS-4X Imager User Manual3-5CommunicationsHost Port ProtocolNote: In all protocol modes, the preamble <K141> and postamble <K142> character

MS-4X Imager User ManualvIntroductionI/O Parameters by ESP ... 7-2I/O Paramete

3-6MS-4X Imager User ManualHost Port ProtocolPoint-to-Point with RTS/CTS and XON/XOFFACK/NAKPolling ModePoll AddressNote: See USB HID Interface for pr

MS-4X Imager User Manual3-7CommunicationsACK/NAK OptionsRES-NAK DefaultsThe following are general outlines of the ACK/NAK protocol. Items that are fra

3-8MS-4X Imager User ManualPolling Mode OptionsPolling Mode OptionsRES-NAK DefaultsNote: See Polling Mode Data Flow Examples for sample Polling Mode c

MS-4X Imager User Manual3-9CommunicationsRS-422 StatusNote: The default setting can only be changed in readers with multiplexed RS-232/RS-422 ports. I

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual3-11CommunicationsParity, Auxiliary PortStop Bits, Auxiliary PortData Bits, Auxiliary PortUsage: Only changed if necessary to

3-12MS-4X Imager User ManualAuxiliary Port ConnectionsTransparent Mode• Auxiliary port data is passed through to thehost whenever a return key is pres

MS-4X Imager User Manual3-13CommunicationsHalf Duplex ModeData Originating from the Auxiliary Port• Auxiliary port data to the host is ignored if thei

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual3-15CommunicationsDaisy Chain ModeUsage: Useful in applications where:• More than one symbol type is present.• A symbol may be

viMS-4X Imager User ManualTable of ContentsMatch Replace ... 9-10Mi

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual3-17CommunicationsDaisy Chain ID StatusNote: Enable/disable and length must be the same in all readers.Daisy Chain IDImportant

3-18MS-4X Imager User ManualAuxiliary Port System Data StatusAuxiliary Port System Data StatusDefinition: When enabled, system data will be routed to

MS-4X Imager User Manual3-19CommunicationsDaisy Chain AutoconfigureNote: All secondary readers must be set to Serial for Daisy Chain to function.When

3-20MS-4X Imager User ManualResponse TimeoutResponse TimeoutNote: See USB HID Interface for protocol information relating to USB.Usage: Only used when

MS-4X Imager User Manual3-21CommunicationsLRC Status(Longitudinal Redundancy Check)Usage: Used when extra data integrity is required.Definition: An er

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual3-23CommunicationsUSB HID InterfaceThe USB version of the MS-4X operates as an HID (Human Interface Device) on the USB bus. HI

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual3-25CommunicationsKeyboard IN ReportsThe host operating system will interpret Keyboard IN Reports from the imager as if the us

MS-4X Imager User ManualviiIntroductionFirmware... 13-16Def

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual3-27CommunicationsReport Format ExamplesFor clarity, all report format examples are shown as follows: report fields separated

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual3-29CommunicationsField DescriptionsRESERVEDSize: 1 byteValue: 0x00 Note: This field is Reserved. Its value is always NUL (0x0

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual3-31CommunicationsConfiguration Exceptions for USBRead Cycle ModeBy default, the imager operates in Continuous Read Mode. If t

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual3-33CommunicationsPreamblePreamble StatusPreamble CharactersImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be ente

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual4-14 CalibrationContentsThis section shows the MS-4X’s calibration options, and explains the different ways that those options

viiiMS-4X Imager User ManualAbout the MS-4X ImagerAbout the MS-4X ImagerThe key features of the MS-4X Imager are:• Powerful X-Mode™ algorithm for Dire

4-2MS-4X Imager User ManualCalibration Serial CommandsCalibration Serial CommandsCalibration OverviewAutocalibration is one of the most powerful featu

MS-4X Imager User Manual4-3CalibrationCalibration OptionsThis command specifies the operation of the imager’s calibration feature. The default configu

4-4MS-4X Imager User ManualCalibration OptionsDisabled (Shutter Speed)When this feature is disabled, the shutter speed is fixed and is not part of the

MS-4X Imager User Manual4-5CalibrationSymbol TypeDisabledWhen this feature is disabled, only the currently-enabled symbologies will be considered duri

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual4-7CalibrationDisabledWhen this feature is disabled, the Window of Interest is not modified after the calibration process is c

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual4-9CalibrationWindow of Interest (WOI) MarginLine Scan HeightProcessingLowThe imager will spend a low amount of effort attempt

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual4-11CalibrationAfter CalibrationNotice the improved image resolution after the calibration process is complete.The calibration

MS-4X Imager User ManualixIntroductionWarning and Caution Summary• Viewing the MS-4X’s LED output with optical instruments such as magnifiers, eyeloup

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual4-13CalibrationCalibration Progress IndicatorsDuring the calibration process, the imager has a number of ways to communicate i

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

MS-4X Imager User Manual4-15CalibrationFocus PassThe purpose of Focus Pass is to determine the optimal focal position of the optical system. This is a

4-16MS-4X Imager User ManualInitiating CalibrationMedium PassThe theory behind Medium Pass is to develop a readable range from which to dial in a deco

MS-4X Imager User Manual4-17CalibrationFine-Tune PassThe theory behind Fine-Tune Pass is to dial in a decoded symbol based on the range supplied by th

4-18MS-4X Imager User ManualAdditional Notes about CalibrationAdditional Notes about CalibrationThe following conditions apply to the imager’s calibra

MS-4X Imager User Manual5-15 Read CycleContentsAfter you’ve established communications and completed basic read rate testing, you will need to address

5-2MS-4X Imager User ManualRead Cycle by ESPRead Cycle by ESPTo change a setting, double-click the setting and use your cursor to scroll through the o

MS-4X Imager User Manual5-3Read CycleRead Cycle Serial CommandsTrigger Mode/Filter Duration<K200,trigger mode,leading edge trigger filter,trailing