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x MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualAbout This ManualThis manual provides complete information on setting up, installing, and configuring the MS-9 scanner. Th

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MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 7-1OMR (Optical Mark Recognition)Chapter ContentsOMR Setup by ESP Menu...

OMR Setup by ESP Menu7-2 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualOMR Setup by ESP MenuOMR Setup by Serial CommandCommand Title cmds FormatOMR Setup K490,<K490,s

Chapter 7 OMRMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 7-3OMR DescriptionOMR marks or “bars” are printed in the center of uniformly spaced rectangular fields which

OMR Definitions7-4 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualOMR DefinitionsOMR. Symbology that is composed of a series of fields (or “placeholders”) of uniform width

Chapter 7 OMRMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 7-5OMR Setup & Calibration MenuWhen you click on OMR button you will see a menu similar to that below. S

OMR Setup7-6 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualOMR SetupTo setup the scanner for OMR testing, do the following:1. Use a master OMR symbol with no gaps and all

Chapter 7 OMRMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 7-7ParityNumber of FieldsDefinition: The last cell in the symbol (the bar furthest from the gate bar) can co

OMR Setup7-8 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualTrigger Delay TypeNumber of ScansDefinition: If Pulse is enabled, the scanner will wait the number of pulses (f

Chapter 7 OMRMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 7-9Gate Bar LocationTrigger DelayOutput StyleDefinition: Allows you to select which side of the OMR symbol t

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual xiApprovalsThis equipment is in compliance or approved by the following organizations:• UL (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

Static Test7-10 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualStatic TestWhenever you start a new batch or job, you should calibrate a test symbol that is rep-resentative

Chapter 7 OMRMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 7-11Dynamic CalibrationTo test for a moving symbol:1. Set up an object detector or other external triggering

Calibration Data7-12 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualCalibration DataFollowing a static or dynamic test, see the OMR DATA area to view Margin, Bar Width, Ce

Chapter 7 OMRMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 7-13Auto Frame StatusAverage Bar WidthAverage Cell WidthLeading MarginDefinition: When Enabled, OMR calibrat

Calibration Data7-14 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualScan CountDefinition: Determined by OMR calibration. It represents the count value from the start of th

Chapter 7 OMRMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 7-15Laser ControlLaser Control is included as part of the OMR menu so that changes in the Laser Off Time and

Laser Control7-16 MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 8-1I/0 ParametersChapter ContentsThis section includes instructions for setting up data and discrete I/O controls of inter-

I/O Parameters by ESP8-2 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualI/O Parameters by ESPI/O Parameters by Serial CommandCommand TitleLegacy cmdsFormatSymbol Data/When

Chapter 8 I/0 ParametersMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 8-3Symbol Data OutputSymbol Data Output ModeDisabledMatchMismatchUsage: Used when the host needs

xii MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualWarning and Caution SummaryThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital devi

Symbol Data Output8-4 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualGood ReadUsage: Good Read is used when an application requires all symbol data to be transmitted. It’s

Chapter 8 I/0 ParametersMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 8-5When to Output Symbol DataAs Soon As PossibleEnd of Read CycleNote: See “End of Read Cycle” on

Noread Message8-6 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualNoread MessageNoread StatusNoread MessageNote: Noread Message will only be transmitted if Symbol Data Outp

Chapter 8 I/0 ParametersMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 8-7BeeperBeeper StatusUsage: Can be used as an audible verification that either a good read or a

Partial Output8-8 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualPartial OutputPartial Output StatusStart Position (Partial Output)Length (Partial Output)Usage: In Multisy

Chapter 8 I/0 ParametersMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 8-9Serial VerificationCommand Echo StatusImportant: ESP will not function whenever this command i

Operation Command Output8-10 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualOperation Command OutputImportant: This option must be enabled for ESP to operate.DisabledWhen

Chapter 8 I/0 ParametersMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 8-11Output 1 ParametersOutput OnNote: If Output On is set to Mismatch or Noread, Match, or Mismat

Output 1 Parameters8-12 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualActive StatePulse WidthDefinition: Sets the active state of the discrete output.Serial Cmd: <K810

Chapter 8 I/0 ParametersMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 8-13Output ModePulseLatch Mode 1 (Unlatch on Discrete Input 1)Latch Mode 2 (Unlatch Opposite Cond

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 1-1Quick StartChapter ContentsThis chapter is designed to get your scanner up and running quickly using Microscan’s ESP so

Output 1 Parameters8-14 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualTrend Analysis ModeMismatchNoreadDecodes per TriggerUsage: Useful in cases in which the user doesn’t

Chapter 8 I/0 ParametersMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 8-15Trigger Evaluation PeriodNote: For Trend Analysis to function the Number To Output On and the

Output 2 Parameters8-16 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualOutput 2 ParametersOutput 2 has the same parameters and default settings as Output 1.Output 3 Parame

Chapter 8 I/0 ParametersMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 8-17Quality OutputQuality Output SeparatorNote: If Quality Output Separator has been changed to a

Quality Output8-18 MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 9-1DiagnosticsChapter ContentsImportant: Since Warning Messages and NOVRAM Messages are not enabled by default, these messa

Diagnostics by ESP Menu9-2 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualDiagnostics by ESP MenuClick this button to bring up the Diagnostic menu.To change a setting, do

Chapter 9 DiagnosticsMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 9-3Diagnostics by Serial CommandCommand TitleLegacy cmdsFormatPower-on/Resets Counts K_ <K406,?&g

Counts9-4 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualCounts(These commands are READ ONLY.)Power-onResetsUsage: Used for detecting unwanted resets caused by power suppl

Chapter 9 DiagnosticsMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 9-5Hours Since Reset(This command is READ ONLY.)Usage: Used as a troubleshooting tool that can help

Hardware Required1-2 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualStep 1 — Hardware Required(Refer to figure 1-1.)Caution: If using your own power supply, be certain tha

Warning Messages9-6 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualWarning MessagesImportant Note: Warning Message Status must be enabled before any warnings in this menu

Chapter 9 DiagnosticsMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 9-7Laser HighWhen enabled, a message is transmitted whenever the laser current exceeds a factory-cal

Warning Messages9-8 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualLaser LowWhen enabled, a message is transmitted whenever the laser current falls below a fac-tory-calibr

Chapter 9 DiagnosticsMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 9-9Present Operating Temperature (deg. C)(This command is READ ONLY.)Note: When viewing the Present

High Temperature Threshold9-10 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualHigh Temperature ThresholdA message can be defined that will display when a user-set High Tem

Chapter 9 DiagnosticsMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 9-11Low Temperature ThresholdA message can be defined that will display when a user-set Low Temperat

Lifetime Hours9-12 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualLifetime HoursA message can be defined that will be transmitted whenever the scanner’s elapsed time clock

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 10-1Laser Control Chapter ContentsBy regulating the time that the laser is on during each scan, the laser beam width can na

Laser Control by ESP Menu10-2 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualLaser Control by ESP MenuClick this icon to bring up the Laser Control view.You can also adjus

Chapter 10 Laser ControlMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 10-3Laser On/OffUsage: Laser On/Off extends the life of the laser. It is useful where there are s

Chapter Quick StartMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 1-3Step 2 — Connect the System(Refer to figure 1-3.)1. Connect the scanner (1) to the IB-131 interface b

Laser Framing10-4 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualLaser FramingTo adjust laser framing, click the Laser Control button, and Laser On/Off arrows up or down a

Chapter 10 Laser ControlMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 10-5Laser Off TimeBecause scan widths are not always perfectly symmetrical, the most effective wa

Laser On Time10-6 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualLaser On TimeDefinition: Duration of laser off time, in increments of 1/500th of the total scan width.Impo

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 11-1Terminal ModeChapter ContentsThis section describes the terminal window and macro functions.Chapter11Terminal Window ..

Terminal Window11-2 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualTerminal WindowTo use the terminal mode, click on the Terminal button.You will see the following window:

Chapter 11 Terminal ModeMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 11-3Find FunctionThe Find box allows you to enter text strings to be searched for in the terminal

Macros11-4 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualMacrosMacros can be stored in a macro selection bar, edited in a separate window, and exe-cuted by clicking on th

Chapter 11 Terminal ModeMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 11-5Terminal Window FunctionsRight-click on the terminal window to display the following:Terminal

Terminal Window Functions11-6 MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 12-1UtilitiesChapter ContentsUtility commands are generally commands that are performed during scanner opera-tions to check

Install ESP1-4 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualStep 3 — Install ESP1(ESP is short for Easy Setup Program.)With your scanner connected to a host computer wit

Utilities by ESP Menu12-2 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualUtilities by ESP MenuClick this button to bring up the Utilities menu

Chapter 12 UtilitiesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 12-3Utilities by Serial Command Table 12-1 Summary of Utility Serial CommandsCommand Type Command Na

Utilities by Serial Command12-4 MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual<Z> Reset/Save (for power-on)<Zp> Save Factory Settings<Zd> Save/Restore F

Chapter 12 UtilitiesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 12-5Read RateBy ESP You can access Read Rate from the Utilities menu.To start or end a read rate test

Read Rate12-6 MS-9 Scanner User’s Manualthe transition data.Note: The <Ce> command has no immediate effect if not preceded by <C> or <C

Chapter 12 UtilitiesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 12-7CountersCounter commands can be a numeric value from 00000 to 65,535. After reaching the maximum

Counters12-8 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualCounters by Serial CommandTrigger CounterSending <T> displays the total number of triggers since the last

Chapter 12 UtilitiesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 12-9Device ControlBy ESPDevice Control By Serial CommandOutput #1 PulseSending <L1> activates t

Device Control12-10 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualNote: Enable Laser Scanning does not relate to Laser On/Off command.Send Motor OffSending <KF> tur

Chapter 12 UtilitiesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 12-11Master DatabaseImportant: Master Database is used only for comparing entire symbols, when Sequen

Chapter Quick StartMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 1-5Step 4 — Select Scanner ModelWhen you start the program, the following menu will appear:Note: If you

Master Database12-12 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualEnter Master Symbol DataCaution: Since the total number of characters available for the master symbol d

Chapter 12 UtilitiesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 12-13See “Master Symbol Database Size” on page 12-11.Table 12-2 Maximum Characters for Master Symbol

Master Database12-14 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualRequest Master Symbol DataDefinition: Returns master symbol data for any enabled master symbols from 1

Chapter 12 UtilitiesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 12-15Delete Master Symbol DataDefinition: This command will delete the master symbol data for a selec

Firmware12-16 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualFirmwareFirmware UpdateApplication code versions are specific to your scanner. Consult with your sales represe

Chapter 12 UtilitiesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 12-17Firmware Verification — Part NumberYou can send a request for scanner’s current firmware part nu

Firmware12-18 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualFirmware Verification — ChecksumA checksum verifies a scanner’s flash memory.By ESP1. From the Utilities menu

Chapter 12 UtilitiesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 12-19AutodiscriminationYou can enable most or specific symbol types by the following operational comm

Scanner Status Requests12-20 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualScanner Status Requests<?> Scanner Status ByteThe scanner responds to a status request &l

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-1AppendicesChapter ContentsAppendix A General Specifications ... A-2

Autoconnect1-6 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualStep 5 — Autoconnect1. In the Connecting to... dialog, select your communications port under COM Port.2. Clic

General SpecificationsA-2 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualAppendix A — General SpecificationsKey Features• Multiple symbol and symbology reading• 3 programm

AppendicesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-3Scanning ParametersScanning mirror type: Rotating, single line 9-faceted Scan Rate:2000 scans per secondScan w

General SpecificationsA-4 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualLED IndicatorsRead RangesSafety CertificationsFCC, CDRH, CE, UL/cUL, TüV, BSMIProduct specificatio

AppendicesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-5Appendix B — Electrical SpecificationsMaximum Operating Power: 6.5 WattsCabling: Power Input: 10 to 28 VDC, 20

Electrical SpecificationsA-6 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualCaution: If using your own power supply, verify correct connection of power and ground lines. I

AppendicesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-7Optoisolator OutputsOptoisolator circuits can transfer pulses between the scanner and peripherals with no dire

Electrical SpecificationsA-8 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualAdditional Isolated Output Circuit ExamplesIsolated ScannerRELAYScannerOutputPower groundOutput

AppendicesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-9Optoisolator InputsAll discrete inputs can be fully isolated pulses as PNP or NPN circuits.Inputs include trig

IB-131 Interface ModuleA-10 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualAppendix C — IB-131 Interface ModuleThe IB-131 interface module simplifies connecting to the sca

AppendicesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-11Electrical:Voltage Input: Regulated +10 to 28 VDCCabling:RS-232 Cable: 61-300026-03Multidrop Cable: 61-100030

Chapter Quick StartMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 1-7Step 6 — Position Symbol and Scanner1. Set up a bar code symbol1 at the scanning distance you will be

IB-131 Interface ModuleA-12 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualMultidropThis setup allows the user to link multiple scanners together, using only one host.IB-1

AppendicesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-13Appendix D — Serial Configuration CommandsThe following table is a list of all the available serial configura

Serial Configuration CommandsA-14 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualCode 39 Kp<K470, status,check digit status,check digit output sta-tus,large intercharac

AppendicesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-15Optoelectric Control<K226, mode,# active database settings,latch on trig-ger,timer value, control trigger

Serial Command FormatA-16 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualAppendix E — Serial Command FormatSerial commands are of two types: utility and configuration. Rul

AppendicesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-17Concatenating Configuration CommandsCommands can be concatenated (added together) in a single string or data

ASCII TableA-18 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualAppendix F — ASCII TableTable A-9 ASCII Table with Control CharactersDec Hex Mne Ctrl Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch

AppendicesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-19Table A-10 Communication Protocol CommandsProtocol Command(Mnemonic displayed on Microscan menu)Control Char

Embedded MenusA-20 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualAppendix G — Embedded MenusIn addition to ESP, you can also use a communications menu such as Microsoft’s

AppendicesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-21Appendix H — Defaulting/Saving/InitializingActive Memory is where the scanner’s settings are stored during cu

ii MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualCopyright © 2007by Microscan Systems, Inc., 1201 S.W. 7th Street, Renton, WA, U.S.A. 98057 (425) 226-5700 FAX: (425) 226-

Test for Read Rate1-8 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualStep 7 — Test for Read RateIf you don’t have a test symbol, print out this page and use the symbol her

Defaulting/Saving/InitializingA-22 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualRestore Microscan Defaults to Active Memory and for Power-onCaution: Defaulting the scann

AppendicesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-23SavingPower-on settings are those that are saved by a <Z> or <Zp> command and are loaded into act

Defaulting/Saving/InitializingA-24 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualInitializingInitializing occurs whenever any command or set of commands is implemented.In

AppendicesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-25Appendix I — Test Decode RateBy Bar Code ConfigurationYou can enter the read rate test by scanning the follow

Test Decode RateA-26 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualBy Serial Command1. Position a stationary symbol in front of a functioning scanner at the scan distance

AppendicesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-27Appendix J — Formulas for Number of DecodesTo ensure reliable scanning, the scanner should apply a minimum of

Formulas for Number of DecodesA-28 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualSingle Scan Line Picket Fence Calculation For single scan line picket fence scanning (Top

AppendicesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-29Improving the Number of DecodesAfter changing any of the parameters described here, recalculate number of dec

Operational TipsA-30 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualAppendix K — Operational TipsDo:• Check inputs (symbol speed, length, height, etc.) to ensure the desir

AppendicesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-31Appendix L — Interface StandardsInterface Standards, established by the Electronic Industries Association (EI

Chapter Quick StartMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 1-9Step 8 — Configure the Scanner By ESPTo make change scanner settings, or to access the utilities or t

Multidrop CommunicationsA-32 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualAppendix M — Multidrop CommunicationsThis appendix describes the rules for setting up a concent

AppendicesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-33Connect to Scanner via the ConcentratorYou will need a multidrop concentrator and the required power supplies

Multidrop CommunicationsA-34 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualPolling SequenceData that is transmitted to the host (symbol data, noread messages, counters, e

AppendicesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-35Select SequenceUnlike poll requests, select commands always originate from the host and consist of serial con

Multidrop CommunicationsA-36 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualTable A-11 Multidrop AddressesMultidrop Address Poll CharacterSelect CharacterMultidrop Addres

AppendicesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-37Appendix N — Glossary of TermsActive Closed. An optoisolated input that’s logically “on” when current flows t

Glossary of TermsA-38 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualDiscrete I/O. Inputs and outputs characterized by discrete signal transitions from one voltage level t

AppendicesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-39Intercharacter Delay. The time interval in milliseconds between individual characters transmitted from the sc

Glossary of TermsA-40 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualNoread. A non-read. A condition that occurs when the scanner is set up to decode symbols but no symbol

AppendicesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual A-41Reed-Solomon Error Correction Code. A linear, error correcting block code, suited to the correction of charac

Configure the Scanner1-10 MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual

Glossary of TermsA-42 MS-9 Scanner User’s Manualcation.Symbol Transitions. The transition of bars and spaces on a symbol, used to detect the presence

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual I-1IndexAActive State, I/O Parameters 8-12AGC 4-18AGC Status 4-18App Mode 1-9, 2-3, 2-7App Mode button 1-9, 2-7Application

I-2 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualIndexIndexDefault Commands A-21Defaulting 2-8Defaulting/Saving/Initializing A-21Defaults A-21Device Control 12-9Diagnost

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual I-3IndexIntercharacter Delay 3-18Interface A-3Interface Standards A-31Interleaved 2 of 5 5-8KK Commands A-16LLadder Calcula

I-4 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualIndexIndexNot Optoisolated A-9NULs, defining A-17Number of Decodes A-26Number of Fields, OMR 7-7Number of Scans, OMR 7-8

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual I-5IndexRS-422 Status 3-8RS-485 A-31RSS Expanded 5-16RSS Limited 5-17RSS-14 5-18SSafety Certifications A-4Safety Labels i-x

I-6 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualIndexIndexTest 2-2Test Decode Rate A-25Test for Read Rate 1-8Test Pattern, OMR 7-4Tilt 1-7Timeout 4-13Timeout or New Tri

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 2-1Using ESPChapter ContentsThis section is designed to help you understand the structure, elements, and application of the

Setup Mode2-2 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualSetup ModeIn Setup Mode you are presented with the Test option and if appropriate for your application, Calibr

Chapter 2 Using ESPMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 2-3Application ModeFrom Setup Mode, you can click on the App Mode button to access specific configura-

Pulldown Menus2-4 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualPulldown MenusFileNewWhenever New is selected, the default configura-tion of ESP is loaded. Open/SaveWhen

Chapter 2 Using ESPMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 2-5OptionsYou can use the Options menu to tell ESP how you wish it to perform at startup.Note: The set

Pulldown Menus2-6 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualConnectGenerally Autoconnect will be the quickest way that ESP can get connected to a scanner. Autoconnect

Chapter 2 Using ESPMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 2-7Making Changes in ESPTo change scanner settings, or to access the utilities or terminal window, cli

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual iiiMicroscan Limited Warranty Statement and ExclusionsWhat Is Covered?Microscan Systems Inc. warrants to the original purch

Send/Receive Options2-8 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualSend/Receive OptionsTo access save and receive options, from the Configuration views click the Send/

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 3-1CommunicationsChapter ContentsWith Microscan’s ESP™ (Easy Setup Program), configuration changes can be made in the ESP m

Communications by ESP3-2 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualCommunications by ESPClick this button to bring up the Communications menu.To change a setting, do

Chapter 3 CommunicationsMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 3-3RS-232/422 Host PortIncludes host port connections and host protocols.Host Port ConnectionsBau

RS-232/422 Host Port3-4 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualData Bits, Host PortHost ProtocolPoint-to-Point (standard)Usage: Only changed if necessary to match

Chapter 3 CommunicationsMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 3-5Point-to-Point with RTS/CTSPoint-to-Point with XON/XOFF (Transmitter On/Off)Point-to-Point wit

RS-232/422 Host Port3-6 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualMultidropNote: See also “Multidrop Communications” on page A-32.Note: Scanners linking up to a Micro

Chapter 3 CommunicationsMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 3-7From HostDefinition: Allows the handshaking protocol to be initiated from the host, if not con

RS-232/422 Host Port3-8 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualUser Defined MultidropNote: Any ASCII character except a null (00) and a ^A (01) can be assigned as

Chapter 3 CommunicationsMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 3-9RS-232 Auxiliary PortNote: The aux port cannot be used when the host port is set to RS-422 or

iv MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualTable of ContentsChapter 1 Quick StartStep 1 Hardware Required ...

RS-232 Auxiliary Port3-10 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualData Bits, Aux PortAux Port ModeNote: The aux port interacts only with the host port via the 25-pi

Chapter 3 CommunicationsMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 3-11Transparent ModeHalf Duplex ModeUsage: Often used in conjunction with handheld scanners. Empl

RS-232 Auxiliary Port3-12 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualDefinition: In Half Duplex mode all auxiliary port data and symbol data is sent directly to the ho

Chapter 3 CommunicationsMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 3-13Full Duplex ModeUsage: Used when communication to and from the auxiliary port is required.Def

RS-232 Auxiliary Port3-14 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualDaisy Chain IDConditions: The conditions for a daisy chain application are as follows: 1. The mast

Chapter 3 CommunicationsMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 3-15PreamblePreamble StatusPreamble Character(s)Usage: Used for identifying and controlling incom

Postamble3-16 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualPostamblePostamble StatusPostamble Character(s)Usage: Used for identifying and controlling incoming data. For

Chapter 3 CommunicationsMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 3-17LRC Status(Longitudinal Redundancy Check)Usage: Used when extra data integrity is required.De

Response Timeout3-18 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualResponse TimeoutIntercharacter DelayUsage: Used only when a response is required from the host. While i

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 4-1Read Cycle Chapter ContentsRead cycles and triggering modes are at the heart of bar code scanning. After you’ve establis

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual vMatchcode by ESP Menu ... 6-2Matchcode by Serial Comm

Read Cycle by ESP4-2 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualRead Cycle by ESPClick this Button to bring up the Read Cycle menu.To change a setting, double-click t

Chapter 4 Read CycleMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 4-3Read Cycle by Serial CommandCommand TitleLegacy cmdsFormatMultisymbol KL <K222, number of symbo

Multisymbol4-4 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualMultisymbolNumber of SymbolsMultisymbol SeparatorUsage: Commonly used in shipping applications where a shippi

Chapter 4 Read CycleMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 4-5Serial Cmd: <K222,number of symbols,multisymbol separator>Note: If Multisymbol Separator has

Trigger4-6 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualTriggerTrigger ModeNote: When doing calibration or read rate testing, the current trigger setting will be disrega

Chapter 4 Read CycleMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 4-7Continuous Read 1 OutputCaution: In automated environments, Continuous Read 1 Output is not recom-

Trigger4-8 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualExternal Trigger LevelImportant: Level and Edge apply to the active logic state (Active Open or Active Closed) th

Chapter 4 Read CycleMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 4-9External Trigger EdgeImportant: Level and Edge apply to the active logic state (Active Open or Act

Trigger4-10 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualSerial DataSerial Data or EdgeUsage: Effective in a highly controlled environment where the host knows pre-cisel

Chapter 4 Read CycleMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 4-11Trigger Filter DurationExternal Trigger StateNote: External Level, External Edge, or Serial Data

vi MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualLaser Control by ESP Menu... 10-2Laser Control by Serial C

Serial Trigger4-12 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualSerial TriggerNote: Serial Data or Serial Data & Edge triggering mode must be enabled for Serial Trig

Chapter 4 Read CycleMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 4-13End of Read CycleNote: When to Output must be set to End of Read Cycle before this command can be

End of Read Cycle4-14 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualNote: When New Trigger is enabled and if not in External Level mode, Laser On/Off will have no effect.

Chapter 4 Read CycleMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 4-15Read Cycle Timeout Timeout does not function when in Continuous or Level read cycle modes.Note: A

Good Decode Reads4-16 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualGood Decode ReadsNote: When setting up, be sure to determine if the scanner’s scan rate is capable of

Chapter 4 Read CycleMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 4-17Scanner SetupThe settings in this section are typically adjusted by qualified technicians. They t

Scanner Setup4-18 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualAutomatic Gain Control (AGC)Important: AGC settings apply to both AGC gain control and symbol detection.AG

Chapter 4 Read CycleMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 4-19Video Settings“Video” in this context, refers to the distinction of light and dark bars that go i

Laser Setup4-20 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualLaser SetupSee Chapter 10, “Laser Control” for detailed list of commands and controls.

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 5-1SymbologiesChapter ContentsThis section describes the various symbol types that can be read and decoded by the scanner.C

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual viiList of FiguresFigure 1-1 Hardware Configuration ... 1-2Figure

Symbologies by ESP5-2 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualSymbologies by ESPClick this button to bring up the Symbologies menu.To change a setting, double-clic

Chapter 5 SymbologiesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 5-3Symbologies by Serial CommandCommand TitleLegacy cmdsFormatCode 39 Kp<K470,status,check digit

Symbologies by Serial Command5-4 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualOMRSee Chapter 7, “OMR” for OMR related commands and explanations.Code 39Code 39 StatusChec

Chapter 5 SymbologiesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 5-5Large Intercharacter Gap (Code 39)Fixed Symbol Length Status (Code 39)Symbol Length (Code 39)Impo

Symbologies by Serial Command5-6 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualFull ASCII Set (Code 39)Usage: Must be enabled when reading characters outside the standard

Chapter 5 SymbologiesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 5-7Code 128Code 128 StatusFixed Symbol Length Status (Code 128)Symbol Length (Code 128)Note: Fixed S

Symbologies by Serial Command5-8 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualInterleaved 2 of 5Interleaved 2 of 5 StatusCheck Digit Status (Interleaved 2 of 5)Check Dig

Chapter 5 SymbologiesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 5-9Symbol Length #1 (Interleaved 2 of 5)Symbol Length #2 (Interleaved 2 of 5)Usage: With I–2/5, two

Symbologies by Serial Command5-10 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualCodabarCodabar StatusStart & Stop Match Status (Codabar)Start & Stop Output Status

Chapter 5 SymbologiesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 5-11Large Intercharacter Gap (Codabar)Fixed Symbol Length Status (Codabar)Symbol Length (Codabar)Not

viii MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualList of TablesTable 12-1 Summary of Utility Serial Commands ... 12-3Table 12-2 Maximu

Symbologies by Serial Command5-12 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualCheck Digit Type (Codabar)Modulus 16Used in the photo-finishing market.NW 7Used in Japanes

Chapter 5 SymbologiesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 5-13UPC/EANUPC/EAN StatusEAN StatusNote: EAN must be enabled for EAN to take effect.Usage: Used prim

Symbologies by Serial Command5-14 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualSupplementals Status (UPC/EAN)DisabledUPC Supplementals will not be decoded.EnabledWhen en

Chapter 5 SymbologiesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 5-15Separator Character (UPC/EAN)Note: If Separator Character has been changed to any other characte

Symbologies by Serial Command5-16 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualRSS ExpandedRSS Expanded StatusFixed Symbol Length Status (RSS 14 expanded)Fixed Symbol Le

Chapter 5 SymbologiesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 5-17RSS LimitedRSS Limited StatusDefinition: Encodes a smaller 14-digit symbol (74 modules wide) tha

Symbologies by Serial Command5-18 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualRSS-14RSS-14 StatusDefinition: RSS-14 (Reduced Space Symbology) is a fixed length symbolog

Chapter 5 SymbologiesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 5-19Narrow MarginsNote: Do not use Narrow Margins with Large Intercharacter Gap enabled in Code 39 o

Symbology Identifier5-20 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualSymbology IdentifierExplanation of Modifiers for Code 39, Codabar, and I–2/5•For Code 39, Codabar a

Chapter 5 SymbologiesMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 5-21Background ColorUsage: If the background is darker than the symbol, then enable black back-groun

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual ixAbout the MS-9 Scanner• High speed scanning (2000 scans per minute)• Only scanner that can read OMR in ladder symbol orie

Autodiscriminate5-22 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualAutodiscriminateAlthough Autodiscriminate is not a configuration command, but it is included here as a

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 6-1Matchcode Chapter ContentsThis section explains the matchcode output functions and setup.See also “Master Database” on p

Matchcode by ESP Menu6-2 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualMatchcode by ESP MenuMatchcode by Serial CommandCommand TitleLegacy cmdsFormatMatchcode Type Kn<

Chapter 6 MatchcodeMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 6-3Overview of MatchcodeUsing Master Symbols1. Set Triggering Mode to External or Serial (see “Trigger

Matchcode Type6-4 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualMatchcode TypeNote: If Matchcode is set to Wild Card or Sequential, Number of Symbols will default back to

Chapter 6 MatchcodeMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 6-5Sequential MatchingMatch Start PositionNote: Match Start Position must be set to 1 or greater to en

Match Length6-6 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualMatch LengthWild CardUsage: For example, if Match Length is set to 6 in a 10 character symbol, and Match Sta

Chapter 6 MatchcodeMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 6-7Sequence On NoreadWhen Sequence On Noread is enabled, the master symbol will increment by one if ei

Sequence On Mismatch6-8 MS-9 Scanner User’s ManualSequence On MismatchNote: Matchcode must be set to Sequential for this command to function.As an exa

Chapter 6 MatchcodeMS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 6-9New Master PinAfter New Master Pin has been enabled and the pin activated, decodes will be saved in