Microscan HS-21, HS-41X User Manual
HS-21/HS-41X Handheld Reader
User’s Manual
P/N 84-100052 Rev B
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Quick Start
Check Required Hardware ...................................................................... 1-2
USB Interface .......................................................................................... 1-3
RS-232 Interface ..................................................................................... 1-4
Install ESP............................................................................................... 1-5
Select Model............................................................................................ 1-6
Select Interface and Connect to Reader ................................................. 1-7
Configure the Reader .............................................................................. 1-9
Save Changes in ESP........................................................................... 1-10
Chapter 2 Using ESP
EZ Mode.................................................................................................. 2-2
Application Mode..................................................................................... 2-3
Tree Controls........................................................................................... 2-4
Menu Toolbar .......................................................................................... 2-5
Send/Receive ....................................................................................... 2-15
Chapter 3 Basic Operations
Practice Targeting ................................................................................... 3-2
Motion Detect Mode ................................................................................ 3-3
Dual Optics.............................................................................................. 3-4
Operational Feedback ............................................................................. 3-6
Chapter 4 Communications
Communications by ESP......................................................................... 4-2
Communications Overview...................................................................... 4-3
USB Interface .......................................................................................... 4-4
RS-232 Interface ..................................................................................... 4-5
Preamble ................................................................................................. 4-7
Postamble ............................................................................................... 4-8
Preamble and Postamble by ESP ........................................................... 4-9
Keyboard Mapping ................................................................................ 4-10
Communications Mode.......................................................................... 4-11
USB Keyboard Rate .............................................................................. 4-13
RS-232 .................................................................................................. 4-14
Text Command Timeout........................................................................ 4-15
Chapter 5 Read Cycle
Read Cycle by ESP................................................................................. 5-2
External Trigger....................................................................................... 5-3
Default Continuous Event........................................................................ 5-4
Maximum Decodes per Read.................................................................. 5-5
Read Cycle Timeout................................................................................ 5-6
Ignore Duplicate Symbol Timeout ........................................................... 5-7
Targeting Zone Tolerance ....................................................................... 5-8
Morphological Preprocessing .................................................................. 5-9
Camera Settings.................................................................................... 5-10
Chapter 6 Symbologies
Symbologies by ESP............................................................................... 6-2
Data Matrix .............................................................................................. 6-3
QR Code ................................................................................................. 6-4
Aztec........................................................................................................ 6-5
Code 39 ................................................................................................... 6-6
Code 128 .................................................................................................6-7
BC412...................................................................................................... 6-8
Code 93 ................................................................................................... 6-9
Codabar................................................................................................. 6-10
Interleaved 2 of 5................................................................................... 6-11
UPC ....................................................................................................... 6-12
Postal..................................................................................................... 6-13
Pharmacode .......................................................................................... 6-14
GS1 DataBar ......................................................................................... 6-16
PDF417 .................................................................................................6-17
MicroPDF417.........................................................................................6-18
Composite ............................................................................................. 6-19
Symbology Identifier ..............................................................................6-20
Chapter 7 I/O Parameters
I/O Parameters by ESP ........................................................................... 7-2
No Read Notification................................................................................7-3
Targeting ................................................................................................. 7-4
Beeper ..................................................................................................... 7-5
Vibrate .....................................................................................................7-6
Button Stay-Down Time...........................................................................7-7
Motion Detect Event ................................................................................ 7-8
Image Quality .......................................................................................... 7-9
Chapter 8 Advanced Operations
Continuous Read..................................................................................... 8-2
Mirroring .................................................................................................. 8-3
Motion Detection......................................................................................8-4
Window of Interest ................................................................................... 8-5
Chapter 9 Terminal
Terminal View.......................................................................................... 9-2
Find.......................................................................................................... 9-3
Send ........................................................................................................9-4
Macros..................................................................................................... 9-5
Terminal Right-Click Menu ......................................................................9-6
Terminal Dropdown Menu .......................................................................9-7
Chapter 10 Utilities
Device Control .......................................................................................10-2
Differences from Default........................................................................ 10-3
Firmware................................................................................................ 10-4
Advanced............................................................................................... 10-6
Appendices
Appendix A General Specifications .........................................................A-2
Appendix B Electrical Specifications .......................................................A-5
Appendix C Configuration Symbols.........................................................A-6
Appendix D Serial Commands ..............................................................A-17
Appendix E Communications Protocol ..................................................A-48
Appendix F ASCII Table ........................................................................A-49
Appendix G Maintenance ......................................................................A-50
Appendix H Glossary of Terms..............................................................A-51
Introduction
About the HS-21 and HS-41X Handheld Readers
About the HS-21 and HS-41X Handheld Readers
The HS-21 is a general-purpose 2D reader. Its many features include dual field optics for
both high density and wide angle performance, a ruggedized design, IP54 sealing against
dust and water, and compact size.
The HS-41X is a special-purpose 2D reader for decoding direct part marks (DPM).
Microscan’s X-Mode decode algorithms make the HS-41X an ideal solution for reading difficult
marks on many surfaces, including PCBs, electrical components, castings, and sheet metal.
Its tough design makes it a good choice for manufacturing and light industrial applications.
Both readers can be configured and tested easily using the intuitive tree controls and user
interface of Microscan’s ESP Software.
Note: The HS-21 and HS-41X have unique algorithm licenses, and the HS-21 cannot be
field-upgraded to an HS-41X.
About This Manual
This manual provides complete information on setting up, installing, and configuring the
HS-21 and HS-41X. The chapters are presented in the order in which the reader would be
assembled, configured, and optimized.
Highlighting
Cross-references and web addresses are highlighted in blue bold.
References to
ESP
, its toolbar headings, and menu headings are highlighted in
Bold Initial Caps
.
Introduction
Statement of Agency Compliance
The HS-21 and HS-41X have been tested for compliance with FCC regulations and were
found to be compliant with all applicable FCC Rules and Regulations.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this
device must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The HS-21 and HS-41X have been tested for compliance to CE (Conformité Européenne)
standards and guidelines and were found to conform to applicable CE standards, specifically
the EMC requirements EN 55024, ESD EN 61000-4-2, Radiated RF Immunity EN 61000-4-3,
ENV 50204, EFT EN 61000-4-4, Conducted RF Immunity EN 61000-4-6, EN 55022, Class
B Radiated Emissions, and Class B Conducted Emissions.
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readers were converted prior to March 1, 2007. All standard accessories in the Microscan
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1 Quick Start
Check Required Hardware ........................................................................................................... 1-2
USB Interface ............................................................................................................................... 1-3
RS-232 Interface .......................................................................................................................... 1-4
Install ESP.................................................................................................................................... 1-5
Select Model................................................................................................................................. 1-6
Select Interface and Connect to Reader ...................................................................................... 1-7
Configure the Reader ................................................................................................................... 1-9
Save Changes in ESP................................................................................................................ 1-10
Contents
This section is designed to get your HS-21 or HS-41X Handheld Reader up and running
quickly using Microscan’s ESP Software so you can get a sense of its capabilities and test
sample symbols. Detailed setup information for configuring the reader for your specific
application can be obtained in the subsequent sections.
Your interface type will determine how data is received by the host. When sending data by
USB, you must open a text editor in your host computer. When sending data by RS-232, you
must use a terminal program such as
ESP’s Terminal
view.
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Check Required Hardware
6’ USB Straight Cable
8’ RS-232 Coiled Cable
USB Interface
RS-232 Interface
Save
Settings
Check Required Hardware
The HS-21/HS-41X is shipped with one of the following cables:
USB Hardware
• HS-21/HS-41X Handheld Reader
• USB Cable
RS-232 Hardware
• HS-21/HS-41X Handheld Reader
• RS-232 Cable
• RS-232 Power Supply
Changing Cable and Communications Interface
The reader can be converted from USB to RS-232 or from RS-232 to USB by changing
the cable and scanning the appropriate communications programming symbol below. To
detach the USB or RS-232 cable from the reader, press a paper clip into the hole on the
side of the handle and gently pull the cable out of the connector.
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USB Interface
USB Configuration
1
2
Default to USB
(HID)
Save
Settings
Test Symbol
(ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP)
Note: The USB interface draws its power from the host computer.
USB Configuration
Item Description Part Number
HS-21 Handheld Reader FIS-HS21-000XG
1
HS-41X Handheld Reader FIS-HS41X-000XG
USB Cable, 6’ Straight 61-000224-01
2
USB Cable, 8’ Coiled 61-000224-02
Installation Steps for USB
To power on the reader, plug the USB cable into
the reader’s handle and into the host’s USB port.
After several seconds, the reader will beep twice
and the LED will turn off. The reader will now be
ready to use.
Important: If you use a USB hub, be sure that it
is a powered hub.
Quick Start
Read the Save Settings symbol.
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RS-232 Interface
3
RS-232 Configuration
1
2
Reset to RS-232
Factory Defaults
Test Symbol
(ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP)
Save
Settings
RS-232 Interface
Note: Unlike USB, the RS-232 interface does not draw its power from the host computer,
and requires a power supply.
RS-232 Configuration
Item Description Part Number
HS-21 Handheld Reader FIS-HS21-000XG
1
HS-41X Handheld Reader FIS-HS41X-000XG
RS-232 Cable, 8’ Coiled
2
RS-232 Power Supply, U.S.
RS-232 Power Supply, Euro
3
RS-232 Power Supply, UK
Installation Steps for RS-232
To power on the reader, plug the RS-232
cable into the reader’s handle, plug the
power supply into the AC outlet, plug the
power supply cord into the barrel jack on
the cable, and then connect the cable to
the appropriate serial port on the host.
After several seconds, the unit will beep
twice and the LED will turn off. The reader
will now be ready to use.
61-000224-03
20-000335-02
20-000336-02
20-000337-02
Read the Save Settings symbol.
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Quick Start
Install ESP
ESP Software is Microscan’s configuration and testing software. Use ESP to set up your
HS-21 or HS-41X Handheld Reader.
ESP can be found on the Microscan Tools CD that is packaged with the reader.
1. Follow the prompts to install ESP from the CD.
2. Click on the ESP icon to run the program.
Note: ESP can also be installed from the Download Center at www.microscan.com.
Minimum System Requirements
• 233 MHz Pentium processor
• Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit), Vista (32-bit or 64-bit), XP, or 2000 operating system
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• 128 MB RAM or greater
• 80 MB hard drive space
• 800 x 600 minimum 256 color display (1024 x 768 32-bit color recommended)
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Select Model
Select Model
When you start ESP, the following menu will appear:
1. Click the HS-21/HS-41X button and then click OK. If you do not want to make this
selection every time you start ESP, uncheck “Show this dialog at startup”. If you need
to select another model later, click Switch Model at the top of the screen.
Note:
2. Click Yes when this dialog appears:
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You can also type a name of your choice in the
Description
text field and click OK.
Quick Start
Click the Show
Connect Symbol
button.
Reader ID number should
match the serial number next
to the trigger under the optical
head of the reader.
Select Interface and Connect to Reader
USB
• In the communications dialog box, select the communications interface you are using
and click Next.
• Click the Show Connect Symbol button, print the USB Connect Mode symbol, and
decode it with the reader to ensure that you are in the correct communications interface.
Keep the printed symbol in a convenient place for future use.
• Click Next when you are finished.
The Select Device dialog will then reappear:
• You will see a “ Reader” ID number in the Select Device field. Click Connect.
• When you are connected successfully, the CONNECTED message will appear in a
green box in the status bar at the bottom right of the screen.
You are now ready to configure your reader using ESP. Subsequent sections provide
more detailed information about ESP’s configuration options.
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Select Interface and Connect to Reader
Click the Show
Connect Symbol
button.
RS-232
• In the Select Protocol dialog box, select the communications interface you are using
and click Next.
•Print the RS-232 Connect Mode symbol (also shown in the Install ESP step) and
decode it with the reader to ensure that you are in the correct communications interface.
Keep the printed symbol in a convenient place for future use.
• Click Next when you are finished.
•The Com Port dialog will then reappear. Select which communications port you are
using. If you don’t see your communications port listed on the dropdown menu, select
Other
.
• Click Connect.
• When you are connected successfully, the CONNECTED message will appear in a
green box in the status bar at the bottom right of the screen.
If the connection attempt fails, enable a different communications port, check your port
connections, and try again.
You are now ready to configure your reader using ESP. Subsequent sections provide
more detailed information about ESP’s configuration options.
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Configure the Reader
Click the App Mode button to make configuration changes.
Quick Start
The following modes are accessible by clicking the buttons in the first row of
• Click the EZ Mode button to return to the EZ Mode view.
• Click the Autoconnect button to establish communication.
• Click the Send/Recv button to send or receive commands.
• Click the Switch Model button to open the model menu, or to return to a previous model.
• Click the Parameters button to show the tabbed tree controls for Communication, Read
Cycle, Symbologies, and I/O Parameters.
• Click the Imager button to capture and decode symbols and to use Window of Interest
for Near Field and Far Field.
• Click the Terminal button to display decoded symbol data and to send serial commands
to the reader using text or macros.
• Click the Utilities button to show the tabbed interfaces for Device Control, Differences
from Default, Firmware, and Advanced settings.
For further details, see ESP Help in the dropdown Help menu.
App Mode
icons:
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Save Changes in ESP
1. Left-click on the +
to expand the
desired tree.
2. Double-click on the
desired parameter
and click once in the
selection box to view
options.
5. Right-click on the open
screen and select Save to
Reader to implement the
command in the reader.
4. Left-click again on the
open screen to complete
your selection.
3. Place your cursor in the
selection box, scroll down to
the setting you want to
change, and click once on
the setting.
Save Changes in ESP
To make changes to a configuration setting:
Saving Options
• Send, No Save. Changes will be lost when power is re-applied to the reader.
• Send and Save. This activates all changes in current memory and saves to the reader
for power-on.
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2 Using ESP
EZ Mode....................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Application Mode.......................................................................................................................... 2-3
Tree Controls................................................................................................................................ 2-4
Menu Toolbar ............................................................................................................................... 2-5
Send/Receive ............................................................................................................................ 2-15
Contents
This section is designed to help you understand the structure and application of ESP.
When you open ESP, unless otherwise specified in the ESP Preferences dialog accessible
from the Options heading on the menu toolbar, you will enter EZ Mode for initial setup.
From there, you can enter Application Mode (App Mode) and access several configuration
menus (
a Terminal interface, and a Utilities interface).
ESP
• Tree Controls: Each configuration menu contains a list of all option settings that pertain
• Graphic User Interfaces: Settings can be configured using such point-and-click tools
•
Communications, Read Cycle, Symbologies, I/O Parameters
can be used to configure the HS-21 and HS-41X Handheld Readers in the following ways:
to that specific element of reader operation. For example, the Communications menu
shows a Communications Mode command, and then the options RS-232 Serial, USB
Keyboard, and USB Native (HID), all of which are accessible from a dropdown menu.
as radio buttons, tabs, spin boxes, check boxes, and drag-and-drop functions.
Terminal: ESP
directly to the reader by typing them in the provided text field.
’s
Terminal
interface allows you to send configuration and utility commands
, an
Imager
interface,
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EZ Mode
Enter App Mode to
access configuration
trees and other setup
features.
Click Start to find the test
symbol within the field of view
and to to take an image capture
of the symbol. Trigger the
reader manually or check
Auto Trigger
for ESP to trigger
the reader and decode the
symbol data. Decoded symbol
data will appear in the field
beneath the viewing area.
Click Stop to end the locate
and trigger functions.
Hint: Right-click
on the image to
save it to your PC.
EZ Mode
EZ Mode offers instructions on positioning the reader in relation to a test symbol and
triggering the reader to decode the symbol.
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Using ESP
Menu toolbar.
Click this icon to return to
EZ Mode.
Click the Parameters icon to
return to full App Mode view
from Terminal or Utilities.
Click on tabs in this row to
access configuration trees
like the one shown below.
Click here to open the Imager,
Terminal, or Utilities views.
Application Mode
From EZ Mode, you can click on the App Mode button to access specific configuration
menus, Utilities tools, and a Terminal window where serial commands can be entered.
Note: The App Mode and EZ Mode buttons appear in the same position to allow easy
switching between these primary modes.
Note: See the corresponding sections of this documentation for specific information on
any of the views or modes mentioned above.
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Tree Controls
2. Double click on
the parameter and
click once in the
selection box to
view options.
3. Place your cursor
in the selection
box, scroll down to
the setting you
want to change
and click once on
the setting.
4. Left click again on the open screen to complete the
selection.
5. Right click on the open screen and select Save to
Reader to implement the command in the reader.
1. Left click on the +/-
to expand or collapse
the tree.
In this example, the command for
Read Cycle Timeout is shown.
Tree Controls
To make changes to configuration settings in the tree control menus:
Hint: To see the underlying serial command that corresponds with each tree control item,
click on the item in the tree control and drag the mouse to the open screen. The command
will be displayed between angle brackets.
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Menu Toolbar
(Save to Reader)
(Receive Reader
Settings)
File > New
Whenever New is selected from the File menu, the
default configuration of ESP is loaded.
Open / Save
Using ESP
When
is saved to the host computer’s hard drive and available
whenever the same file is selected under Open.
When you save menu changes to your hard drive, these
changes are not saved to your reader. The diagram
below shows how settings can be saved and received
between ESP and the reader, and ESP and the host
hard drive.
Save
or
Save As
is selected, the
ESP
configuration
Import / Export
Import converts the ASCII settings from a text file to ESP configuration settings.
Export converts the active ESP configuration settings to an ASCII text file.
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Menu Toolbar
Model
The Model menu allows you to select between reader models. When you choose another
model, the current connection with your present model will be terminated.
New Model
To connect to another model, select New Model, choose the model you want, and click OK.
All models you have selected and enabled will continue to appear in the dropdown model
menu. The New Model option is repeated when you click the Switch Model button on the
top row of icons.
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Options
The Toolbar Style
options allow you to
determine how ESP
will display the mode
options in the two rows
at the top of the screen.
Using ESP
You can use the
preferences.
Preferences will be saved and loaded into
opened, whether or not you save the
Options
menu to save memos and set up
ESP
Preferences > General Tab
ESP
ESP
the next time
file to the host computer.
ESP
is
Reload Last File
At startup, reloads the last file saved to the computer.
Show Model Prompt
At startup, remembers the last connected model and displays it in the Connecting...
dialog whenever you attempt to connect.
Show Connect Prompt
At startup, displays the Would you like to connect... prompt.
Receive After Connect
At startup, loads the reader’s settings into ESP. (This is not recommended if you want to
preserve your ESP settings for future use.)
Skip EZ Mode
At startup, skips EZ Mode and opens directly in App Mode.
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Menu Toolbar
Preferences > Terminal Tab
Show Non-Printable Characters
When Show Non-Printable Characters is enabled, characters such as “CRLF” will be
displayed in the Terminal window. When Enhanced Format is checked, the characters
are displayed with more detailed formatting.
Change Keyboard Macros
Clicking the Change Keyboard Macros button brings
up the Function Keys dialog. In this dialog you can
select the desired function key and then enter your
macro keystrokes in the associated key map. For
example, to make Ctrl-F2 the keystroke to send a trigger
character, select F2, then in the Ctrl row, enter <trigger
character> and click OK. Then whenever the Ctrl-F2
keystroke is pressed, the trigger character will start the
read cycle.
Note: The F1 key is reserved for opening ESP Help and the F3 key is reserved for the
Find Next function.
Change Font
Allows you to modify the font used for decode data received from the reader on the Terminal
screen.
Change Echo Font
Allows you to modify the font used for command characters typed into the Terminal view.
Enable Echo
Allows you to enter command characters in Terminal.
Display Incoming Data Even When Not in Focus
When Display Incoming Data Even When Not in Focus is enabled, data from the reader
will continue to appear in the Terminal even when ESP is not the top window.
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Preferences > Bar Code Options Tab
Using ESP
The Bar Code Options dialog allows you to set the size of user-created symbols.
Sizing Information
Sets the bar width or module width (in mils, or thousandths of an inch) of user-created
symbols.
Example: A bar width of 14 is 0.014 inches.
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Menu Toolbar
Preferences > Advanced Tab
The Auto Sync options at the top of the Advanced tab allow the user to determine
whether Auto Sync will be enabled automatically in sections of ESP where it is used, or if it
will ask before it enables Auto Sync functions.
Always Ask Before Auto Sync Occurs
If this option box is checked, specific Auto Sync functions can be enabled.
from the Reader will automatically send the reader’s settings to ESP when Auto Sync is
enabled.
settings chosen in
in which Auto Sync will not automatically send reader settings to
to the reader.
Send ESP Settings to the Reader
ESP
to the reader.
Do Not Send or Receive Settings
will automatically send all reader configuration
ESP
Receive Settings
creates a condition
, or send
ESP
settings
Include Preamble and Postamble with Send Save
When this option box is checked, the user-configured Preamble and Postamble characters
will be sent along with other parameters.
Send XON with Autoconnect
Sends an
routine.
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XON (Begin Transmission
) command to the reader before starting the
Autoconnect
Ask to Save ESP File when Quitting
When enabled, prompts the user to save a .esp file when ending a session.
The .esp file will be saved in the location of your choice.
Using ESP
Use Default Storage Location
When enabled, automatically stores data in ESP’s Application Data folder.
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Menu Toolbar
Document Memo
The information you type in the Document Memo field will appear in a context-sensitive text
box whenever your cursor hovers over the Document Memo item on the Options menu.
Model Memo
Similar to Document Memo, the information you type in the Model Memo field will appear
in a context-sensitive text box whenever your cursor hovers over the Model Memo item on
the Options menu. Memos created in Model Memo are specific to the model enabled
when the message was created.
Note:
Memos must be saved in a
If you do not save your current session, any memos that you have entered during the session
will be discarded, and will be unavailable in your next session.
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.esp
file if you want them to available in your next session.
Using ESP
RS-232 Connection Wizard
USB Connection Wizard
Connect
The Connect dropdown menu allows the user to access the Connection Wizard, as well
as the Autoconnect and Configure Multidrop dialogs. Connect and Disconnect can
also be performed directly from the dropdown menu without opening a dialog.
Connection Wizard
To connect using the Connection Wizard:
• Click Connect on ESP’s menu toolbar, and then select Connection Wizard.
•Select RS-232 or USB to activate the appropriate display.
• Configure RS-232 or USB settings as required by the application, and click Connect.
• When a connection is established, the green indicator in the status bar at the bottom
right of the screen will be visible.
• If your RS-232 connection attempt fails, click the Auto Connect button to establish a
connection between the reader and the host.
HS-21/HS-41X Handheld Reader User’s Manual 2-13
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