Microscan MS-3000 User Manual

MS-3000Single Head DecoderUser's ManualP/N 83-003001 REV. H

xMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualApprovals• UL (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.)• CSA (Canadian Standards Association)• TüV (Technischer über

AppendicesA-2MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualAppendicesAppendix A — Decoder SpecificationsMechanical (MS-2000)Length: 5.8 in. (147.3 mm) Wid

ASCII TableMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualA-3AppendicesAppendix B — ASCII TableTable A-2 ASCII Table with Control CharactersDec Hex Mne Ct

AppendicesA-4MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualAppendicesAppendix C — Defaulting the Decoder Defaulting the decoder resets the decoder configur

Defaulting the DecoderMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualA-5AppendicesShorting Pins 7 and 11If a profile card is not accessible, it is necessary

AppendicesA-6MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualAppendicesAppendix D — TroubleshootingThe MS-3000 decoder, when used correctly with a properly a

TroubleshootingMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualA-7AppendicesDecoder does not transmit or decode labels(decoder indi-cator lights on but no da

AppendicesA-8MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualAppendicesGetting only noread messages on the screenLabel misaligned or reflecting direct laser

Interfacing with the MS-90 Scan HeadMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualA-9AppendicesAppendix E — Interfacing with the MS-90 Scan HeadThis appen

AppendicesA-10MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualAppendicesSetting the correct label speed is important when using the MS-90 with the MS-3000 de

Bar Code SymbologyMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualA-11AppendicesAppendix F — Bar Code SymbologySome factors to consider before choosing a bar

MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualxiWarning and Caution SummaryCaution: There are no user serviceable parts in the MS-3000 decoder. Opening the

AppendicesA-12MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualAppendicesAppendix G — Interface Standards Interface Standards, established by the Electronic I

Auxiliary MonitorMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualA-13AppendicesAppendix H — Auxiliary MonitorAn auxiliary monitor, via a 9-pin cable connecte

AppendicesA-14MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualAppendicesData initiated from the Decoder• Transmission to the monitor occurs immediately upon

Auxiliary MonitorMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualA-15Appendices• <D> is the only command that is accepted by the decoder from the monit

AppendicesA-16MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualAppendicesFull Duplex ModeIn full duplex mode, all monitor data and bar code data is sent direc

Multidrop CommunicationsMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualA-17AppendicesAppendixI — Multidrop CommunicationsThis appendix describes the rules f

AppendicesA-18MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualAppendicesPolling SequenceData that is transmitted to the host (bar code data, noread messages,

Multidrop CommunicationsMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualA-19AppendicesSelect SequenceUnlike poll requests, select commands always originate f

AppendicesA-20MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualAppendicesTable A-6 Multidrop Address CharactersMultidrop Address Poll CharacterSelect Charact

Glossary of TermsMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualA-21AppendicesAppendix J — Glossary of TermsAutodiscriminate. The ability to decode various

xiiMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualSafety LabelsThe following labels are found on the bottom of the MS-3000:THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TEST ED

AppendicesA-22MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualAppendicesEnd of Read Cycle. The time at which the decoder stops expecting label information to

Glossary of TermsMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualA-23AppendicesNoread. A non-read. A condition that occurs when the decoder is set up to deco

AppendicesA-24MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualAppendicesRelay Driver. A TTL signal sent by the decoder. The output is determined by the relay

MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualI-1IndexAACK-NAK Protocol 2-8Approvals viiAs Soon As Possibleby menu selection 2-18by profile card (mode 8)

I-2 MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualIndexIndexby profile card (mode 12, enable/disable only) 4-11by serial command 3-12definition A-11operati

MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualI-3IndexEnvironmental Specifications A-2EPROM A-21External Edgeby menu selection 2-15by profile card (mode 7

I-4 MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualIndexIndexSee also Check Digit, Check Digit Out-put, Code Length #1, and Code Length #2LLabel SpeedMS-90

MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualI-5Indexby menu selection 2-16by profile card (mode 7) 4-8Noise Interference 1-14, A-12Noread (relay driver

I-6 MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualIndexIndexsummary of modes 4-2Protocolby menu selection 2-6by profile card (mode 5) 4-7by serial command

MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualI-7IndexStart & Stop Outputby menu selection 2-24by serial command 3-12Status Lights A-2Stop Bits (aux p

ChapterMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual1-11–Setup and Inst.1Setup andInstallationChapter ContentsStep 1 - Plan Scanning System...

I-8 MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualIndexIndex

Chapter 1 Setup and Installation1-2MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual1–Setup and Inst.1Plan Scanning System Before installing the MS-3000 decod

Attach CablingMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual1-31–Setup and Inst.2Attach Cabling Front Panel ConnectorsThe MS-3000 decoder has six I/O conne

Chapter 1 Setup and Installation1-4MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual1–Setup and Inst.Trigger ConnectorThe trigger connector (TRIG) is a 6-pin

Attach CablingMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual1-51–Setup and Inst.Figure 1-4 Trigger Connector Wiring Diagram (untriggered)Scan Head Connect

Chapter 1 Setup and Installation1-6MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual1–Setup and Inst.Back Panel ConnectorsOn the rear panel (figure 1-6) there

Attach CablingMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual1-71–Setup and Inst.LAN ConnectorThe Local Area Network (LAN) connector allows the MS-3000 deco

iiMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualInformation and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.Copyright © 1998by Micro

Chapter 1 Setup and Installation1-8MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual1–Setup and Inst.A good read will cause a 5V signal (high or low) to be ou

Attach CablingMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual1-91–Setup and Inst.Figure 1-10 DTE and DCE Host ConnectionsMonitor ConnectorThe monitor conne

Chapter 1 Setup and Installation1-10MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual1–Setup and Inst.3Configure DecoderSettings for Communications, Operation

Do Read Rate TestMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual1-111–Setup and Inst.5Do Read Rate TestThis test calculates the percentage of scans decoded.

Chapter 1 Setup and Installation1-12MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual1–Setup and Inst.6Install DecoderThe MS-3000 decoder can be mounted tempo

Install DecoderMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual1-131–Setup and Inst.If the unit does not have housing, use the measurements provided in figur

Chapter 1 Setup and Installation1-14MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual1–Setup and Inst.Ground and Shield ConsiderationsProper grounding is nece

ChapterMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2-12–Menu Config.MenuConfigurationChapter ContentsCommunications Menu ...

Chapter 2 Menu Configuration2-2MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2–Menu Config.Entering the Menu Configuration ProgramTo see the Main menu (fig

MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2-32–Menu Config.For example, to enable LRC (see figure 2-2, “Communications Menu Structure,” on page 2-5 and

MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualiiiTable of ContentsList of Illustrations ...

Chapter 2 Menu Configuration2-4MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2–Menu Config.Saving Menu ChangesPress ESC (escape key) to see the following o

Communications MenuMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2-52–Menu Config.Communications MenuThe Communications menu allows you to set the communic

Chapter 2 Menu Configuration2-6MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2–Menu Config.There are three subtopics in this menu: Host Protocol, Host Port

Communications MenuMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2-72–Menu Config.Point-to-Point with XON/XOFF (Transmitter On/Off)Used only with RS-232 or

Chapter 2 Menu Configuration2-8MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2–Menu Config.Note: Definitions of commands in User Defined and User Defined M

Communications MenuMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2-92–Menu Config.PreambleDefault: ^M (and a null). Corresponds to <CR><NUL> (

Chapter 2 Menu Configuration2-10MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2–Menu Config.Longitudinal Redundancy CheckDefault: Disabled (in unpolled mod

Communications MenuMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2-112–Menu Config.Stop BitsDefault: One Options: One, TwoAllows you to select the last one

Chapter 2 Menu Configuration2-12MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2–Menu Config.Aux ModeDefault: DisabledOptions: Disabled, Transparent, Half

Operations MenuMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2-132–Menu Config.Operations MenuThe Operations menu allows you to set the operations paramete

ivMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualChapter 4 Profile Card ConfigurationSummary of MS-3000 Modes...

Chapter 2 Menu Configuration2-14MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2–Menu Config.Triggering ModeDefault: Continuous ReadOptions: Continuous Read

Operations MenuMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2-152–Menu Config.External Edge As with Level, Edge allows a read cycle to be initiated by a t

Chapter 2 Menu Configuration2-16MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2–Menu Config.End of Read CycleDefault: TimeoutOptions: Timeout, New Trigger

Operations MenuMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2-172–Menu Config.Timeout (in 10 ms incs)Default: 100 (one second). Corresponds to 1000 ms dis

Chapter 2 Menu Configuration2-18MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2–Menu Config.host command and requires the same command format as all host c

Operations MenuMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2-192–Menu Config.When to OutputDefault: As Soon As PossibleOptions: As Soon As Possible, End

Chapter 2 Menu Configuration2-20MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2–Menu Config.With Match Code enabled, a master label can be entered in three

Operations MenuMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2-212–Menu Config.Number of LabelsDefault: 1Options: 1 to 6Note: If Number of Labels is set t

Chapter 2 Menu Configuration2-22MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2–Menu Config.Code Types MenuThe Code Types menu allows you to choose among f

Code Types MenuMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2-232–Menu Config.Note: Options listed in the command line do not always appear in the same or

MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualvList of IllustrationsFigure 1-1 System Diagram ...

Chapter 2 Menu Configuration2-24MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2–Menu Config.Large Intercharacter GapDefault: DisabledOptions: Disabled, Ena

Code Types MenuMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2-252–Menu Config.Large Intercharacter GapDefault: DisabledOptions: Disabled, EnabledAllows th

Chapter 2 Menu Configuration2-26MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2–Menu Config.Check Digit OutputDefault: DisabledOptions: Disabled, EnabledWh

Code Types MenuMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2-272–Menu Config.SupplementalsDefault: DisabledOptions: Disabled, Enabled, RequiredNote: Narr

Chapter 2 Menu Configuration2-28MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2–Menu Config.Code 128StatusDefault: DisabledOptions: Disabled, EnabledFixed

User Outputs MenuMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2-292–Menu Config.User Outputs MenuThe User Outputs menu allows you to configure the decoder

Chapter 2 Menu Configuration2-30MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2–Menu Config.Beeper SpeedDefault: FastOptions: Fast, SlowBeeper Speed allows

User Outputs MenuMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2-312–Menu Config.New Master PinDefault: DisabledOptions: Disabled, EnabledNote: Match Code

Chapter 2 Menu Configuration2-32MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2–Menu Config.Good/Bad Pulse WidthDefault: 5 (.05 seconds). Corresponds to 50

Raster Setup MenuMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2-332–Menu Config.Raster Setup MenuNote: Raster Setup is applicable to the MS-1280 raster sc

viMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualList of TablesTable 1-1 Cable Distances ...

Chapter 2 Menu Configuration2-34MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual2–Menu Config.Note: The top offset must always be less than the bottom offset

ChapterMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual3-13–Serial Config.SerialConfigurationChapter ContentsSummary of Serial Configuration Commands...

Chapter 3 Serial Configuration3-2MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual3–Serial Config.Summary of Serial Configuration CommandsTable 3-1 Summary o

MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual3-33–Serial Config.The format for a serial configuration command is,<Kparameterdata,data,...etc.><in

Chapter 3 Serial Configuration3-4MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual3–Serial Config.• All fields preceding the modified field must be included.

MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual3-53–Serial Config.access. If this should occur, try gaining access to the decoder by use of a pro-file card1

Chapter 3 Serial Configuration3-6MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual3–Serial Config.Communications CommandsNote: Changes in Communications param

Communications CommandsMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual3-73–Serial Config.Note: Address can be assigned any ASCII character except a null. Co

Chapter 3 Serial Configuration3-8MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual3–Serial Config.LRCExample: To enable LRC, enter <Kc1>.Host Response T

Communications CommandsMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual3-93–Serial Config.RS-422 Example: To enable RS-422, enter <Kb1>.This command as

MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualviiAbout the MS-3000 DecoderThe MS-3000 single head decoder, companion to Microscan’s MS-520 andMS-1200 scan

Chapter 3 Serial Configuration3-10MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual3–Serial Config.Operations CommandsTriggering Mode Example: To select Exter

Operations CommandsMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual3-113–Serial Config.Noread MessageExample: To enable Noread Message and change noread mess

Chapter 3 Serial Configuration3-12MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual3–Serial Config.Code Types CommandsNarrow MarginsExample: To enable Narrow

Code Types CommandsMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual3-133–Serial Config.I 2 of 5Example: To enable I 2 of 5 and to set Fixed Code Length #1 to

Chapter 3 Serial Configuration3-14MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual3–Serial Config.User Outputs CommandsBeeper Example: To enable the beeper f

User Outputs CommandsMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual3-153–Serial Config.Serial Command VerificationFormat: <KSserial command echo status,

Chapter 3 Serial Configuration3-16MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual3–Serial Config.Good/Bad PolarityPin 6 and 8 on host connector, and pin 2 o

Raster Setup CommandsMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual3-173–Serial Config.Raster Setup Commands Example: To set the raster arc to 35º and the

Chapter 3 Serial Configuration3-18MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual3–Serial Config.

ChapterMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual4-14–Profile Card.Profile CardConfigurationChapter ContentsSummary of MS-3000 Modes...

viiiMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualAbout This ManualThis manual provides complete information on setting up and installing theMS-3000 decode

Chapter 4 Profile Card Configuration4-2MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual4–Profile Card.Summary of MS-3000 ModesTable 4-1 Profile Card Mode De

Profile Card ConfigurationMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual4-34–Profile Card.Operating InstructionsThe profile card obtains all operating volt

Chapter 4 Profile Card Configuration4-4MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual4–Profile Card.General SettingsNote: Unintentional defaults may occur

Profile Card ConfigurationMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual4-54–Profile Card.Mode 1: Write Configuration and Assign AddressData Switchesaa. Us

Chapter 4 Profile Card Configuration4-6MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual4–Profile Card.Communications SettingsNote: Changes in Communications

Profile Card ConfigurationMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual4-74–Profile Card.Mode 4: Preamble, PostambleData SwitchesPreamble Postamble12Disab

Chapter 4 Profile Card Configuration4-8MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual4–Profile Card.Operations SettingsMode 6: Aux PortData SwitchesAux por

Profile Card ConfigurationMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual4-94–Profile Card.Mode 9: TimeoutSince the number of profile card settings is limit

Chapter 4 Profile Card Configuration4-10MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual4–Profile Card.Mode 10: Serial Trigger CharacterYou can define the Se

Profile Card ConfigurationMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual4-114–Profile Card.Code Types SettingsUser Outputs SettingsMode 12: Code 39, Codaba

MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualixKeystroke EntriesKeystrokes to be entered from your terminal are highlighted in bold, as in <D>, incl

Chapter 4 Profile Card Configuration4-12MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual4–Profile Card.Mode 14: Relay Driver, Full Screens, Good/Bad Polarity

Profile Card ConfigurationMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual4-134–Profile Card.Binary CalculationsData switch settings for values 51 to 255 mus

Chapter 4 Profile Card Configuration4-14MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual4–Profile Card.

ChapterMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual5-14–OperationsOperationalCommandsChapter ContentsSummary of Operational Commands ...

Chapter 5 Operational Commands5-2MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual4–OperationsSummary of Operational CommandsTable 5-1 Summary of Operational

Operational CommandsMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual5-34–OperationsProgram Management Commands<A> Software Reset. Initializes all seria

Chapter 5 Operational Commands5-4MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual4–OperationsNOTE: For maximum scanning speed, enable only those bar code sym

Operational CommandsMS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual5-54–OperationsTest Commands<C> Enter Read Rate Test. Instructs the decoder to outp

Chapter 5 Operational Commands5-6MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s Manual4–Operationsdownloaded at any time, and can be saved in nonvolatile memory w

MS-3000 Single Head Decoder User’s ManualA-1AppendicesAppendicesContentsAppendix A — Decoder Specifications ...........