Microscan MS-1 User Manual
MS-1 Scan Engine
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Quick Start
Step 1 Check Hardware..................................................................................1-2
Step 2 Connect the System ............................................................................1-3
Step 3 Install ESP ...........................................................................................1-4
Step 4 Select Model........................................................................................1-5
Step 5 Autoconnect.........................................................................................1-6
Step 6 Position the MS-1 Scan Engine...........................................................1-7
Step 7 Configure the MS-1 Scan Engine ........................................................1-8
Step 8 Save Configuration in ESP ..................................................................1-9
Chapter 2 Setup and Operation
Electrical Interface ..........................................................................................2-2
Configuration...................................................................................................2-5
Chapter 3 Installation
Mounting the MS-1 Scan Engine ....................................................................3-2
Window Materials............................................................................................3-3
Optical Components .......................................................................................3-5
Electrical Components....................................................................................3-6
Window Placement .........................................................................................3-7
Tilt, Skew, and Pitch .......................................................................................3-8
Flex Cable.....................................................................................................3-10
Chapter 4 Using ESP
EZ Mode .........................................................................................................4-2
Application Mode ............................................................................................4-3
Menu Toolbar..................................................................................................4-4
Autoconnect ................................................................................................. 4-12
View ............................................................................................................. 4-14
Navigating in ESP ........................................................................................ 4-15
Send/Receive Options ................................................................................. 4-16
Chapter 5 Communications
Communications by ESP ................................................................................5-2
Communications Serial Commands................................................................5-3
Host Port Connections ....................................................................................5-4
Host Port Protocol...........................................................................................5-5
Preamble.........................................................................................................5-6
Postamble .......................................................................................................5-7
Communications Mode ...................................................................................5-8
Keyboard Mapping..........................................................................................5-9
USB Keyboard Key Codes............................................................................5-10
Chapter 6 Read Cycle
Read Cycle by ESP ........................................................................................6-2
Read Cycle Serial Commands........................................................................6-3
MS-1 Read Cycle Overview............................................................................6-4
Number of Symbols ........................................................................................6-5
Time Between Identical Decodes ...................................................................6-6
Trigger Mode...................................................................................................6-7
Continuous Read 1 Output Emulation ............................................................6-9
Serial Trigger Character (Delimited) .............................................................6-10
Start Trigger Character (Non-Delimited) .......................................................6-11
Introduction
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Stop Trigger Character (Non-Delimited)....................................................... 6-12
No Decode Timeout ..................................................................................... 6-13
Decodes Before Output ................................................................................ 6-14
No Read Message........................................................................................ 6-15
Shutter Speed .............................................................................................. 6-16
Chapter 7 Symbologies
Symbologies by ESP ...................................................................................... 7-2
Symbologies Serial Commands ..................................................................... 7-3
Code 39.......................................................................................................... 7-4
Codabar.......................................................................................................... 7-6
Interleaved 2 of 5............................................................................................ 7-8
Code 128/EAN-128 ...................................................................................... 7-10
Code 93........................................................................................................ 7-11
GS1 DataBar (RSS) ..................................................................................... 7-12
MSI Code ..................................................................................................... 7-13
Plessey Code ............................................................................................... 7-14
Industrial 2 of 5............................................................................................. 7-15
UPC/EAN ..................................................................................................... 7-17
PDF417 ........................................................................................................ 7-20
China Postal Code ....................................................................................... 7-21
Symbology Identifier..................................................................................... 7-22
Chapter 8 Terminal
Terminal Window............................................................................................ 8-2
Find ................................................................................................................ 8-3
Send ............................................................................................................... 8-4
Macros............................................................................................................ 8-5
Terminal Window Menus................................................................................ 8-6
Chapter 9 Utilities
Serial Utility Commands ................................................................................. 9-2
Read Rate ...................................................................................................... 9-3
Differences from Default................................................................................. 9-4
Firmware ........................................................................................................ 9-5
Device Control................................................................................................ 9-7
Default/Reset/Save ........................................................................................ 9-8
Reader Status Request .................................................................................. 9-9
Hardware Default ......................................................................................... 9-10
Appendices
Appendix A General Specifications................................................................A-2
Appendix B Electrical Specifications ..............................................................A-5
Appendix C Serial Configuration Commands.................................................A-6
Appendix D Communications Protocol.........................................................A-10
Appendix E ASCII Table...............................................................................A-11
Appendix F Using an External Trigger .........................................................A-12
Appendix G Glossary of Terms ....................................................................A-13
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About the MS-1 Scan Engine
The key features of the 32-Bit MS-1 Scan Engine are:
• Ultra-compact size
• CCD image sensor
• 32-bit processor
• RS-232 TTL or USB 1.1 (Keyboard Mode) conne
(Virtual COM serial emulation also supported)
• Up to 530 scans per second
• Up to 55 decodes per second
• High Density and Low Density options
• Low power draw (voltage: 5V; current: 150 mA)
D illumination
• LE
•
No moving parts
• ESP and K command support
ctivity
About This Manual
Introduction
This manual provides complete information on setting up, integrating, and configuring the
MS-1 Scan Engine. The sections are presented in the order in which the MS-1 might be
set up and made ready for operation.
Highlighting
Serial commands, highlighted command fields, and default command settings are highlighted
in rust bold. Cross-references and web links are highlighted in blue bold. References to
ESP, its toolbar headings (Communications, Read Cycle, Symbologies, etc.), menu
topics, and other points of emphasis, are highlighted in Bold Initial Caps.
Host Communications
There are two ways to configure and test the MS-1 Scan Engine:
Microscan’s Windows-based
•
ease
of use and visual responses to user adjustments.
• Serial commands, such as <K200,0>, that can be sent from ESP’s Term inal or anothe
te
rminal program.
ESP
(Easy Setup Program) Software, which offers point-and-click
r
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Warning and Caution Summary
WARNING
LED LIGHT
DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT WITH CLASS 1 INTERNAL RADIATION
Maximum LED Output: 141.2µW
IEC 60825-1:1993+A1:1997+A2:2001
LED Aperture Window
Warning and Caution Summary
• Viewing the MS-1’s LED output with optical instruments such as magnifiers, eye loupes,
r microscopes within a distance of 100 mm could cause serious eye injury.
o
• Maximum LED output: 14
Location of the MS-1’s LED aperture window:
•
1.2µW
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
IMPORTANT: The MS-1 is intended for connection to a UL-listed direct plug-in power unit
marked Class II and rated 5 VDC at 3.5 Watts, or greater if using electrical accessories.
European models must use a similarly rated Class I or Class II power supply that is certified
to comply with safety standard EN 60950.
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Statement of Agency Compliance
Introduction
The MS-1 has been tested for compliance with FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
regulations and has been found to conform to all applicable FCC Rules and Regulations.
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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The MS-1 has been tested for compliance with CE (Conformité Européenne) standards
and guidelines, and has been found to conform to applicable CE standards, specifically
the EMC requirements EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003, 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 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003 for Class A products, Class B Radiated
Emissions, and Class B Conducted Emissions.
The MS-1 has been tested by an independent electromagnetic compatibility laboratory in
accordance with the applicable specifications and instructions.
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1 Quick Start
Step 1 Check Hardware................................................................................................................1-2
Step 2 Connect the System ..........................................................................................................1-3
Step 3 Install ESP.........................................................................................................................1-4
Step 4 Select Model......................................................................................................................1-5
Step 5 Autoconnect....................................................................................................................... 1-6
Step 6 Position the MS-1 Scan Engine......................................................................................... 1-7
Step 7 Configure the MS-1 Scan Engine ..................................................................................... 1-8
Step 8 Save Configuration in ESP................................................................................................1-9
Contents
This chapter is designed to get your MS-1 Scan Engine up and running quickly. Following
these steps will allow you to get a sense of the MS-1’s capabilities and to test symbol
decode performance.
Detailed setup information for installing the MS-1 into your application can be found in the
subsequent sections.
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Check Hardware
Caution: Be sure that all cables are connected BEFORE applying power to the
system. Always power down BEFORE disconnecting any cables.
Step 1 — Check Hardware
MS-1 Demo Kit Contents
Item Description
MS-1 Scan Engine, 32-bit, HD
1
MS-1 Scan Engine, 32-bit, LD
2 PCBA Demo Board (Supports 32-bit MS-1 or legacy 16-bit MS-1)
Two M1.6 x .35 x 4 mm screws, button or pan head, Philips drive, stainless steel
3
or corrosion-resistant plating
Flex Strip/FFC Jumper Cable, contacts: 12, 0.5 mm center, one side only,
4
+/- 3 mm length
5
USB Virtual COM cable, RJ45 plug to USB, 2.3 meters length
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100 mm
Note: If you are using a USB Virtual COM cable, download the Virtual COM Port Driver
from the Download Center on the Microscan website: www.microscan.com.
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Caution: Be sure that all cables are connected BEFORE applying power to the
system. Always power down BEFORE disconnecting any cables.
Screw holes for mounting the MS-1 are located on the base of the unit and on
the demo board. Use the M1.6 x .35 x 4 mm screws provided.
Step 2 — Connect the System
The MS-1 Scan Engine can be connected directly to a host computer using a demo board.
1. Attach the MS-1 to the demo board, label side down, as shown below.
2.
Once the MS-1 is affixed to the demo board, push
th
e ends of the flex cable into the connector
the MS-1 and the demo board as shown at right.
3. If you are using a USB Virtual COM cable,
download the Virtual COM Port Driver
Download Center on the Microscan website:
www.microscan.com.
4. Plug the RJ45 end of the USB Virtual CO
cable into th
(If using m
mini-USB co
5. Plug the USB end of the USB Virtual COM
le into the USB port on the host computer
cab
(If using mini-USB: Plug mini-USB cable into
USB connector on host computer.)
6. Insert a 9V battery into the battery bay on th
un
derside of the board. (If using mini-USB or
USB Virtual COM: Power is supplied by the connection to the host computer.)
e connector on the demo boa
ini-USB: Plug mini-USB ca
nnector at J1.)
s on
from the
M
rd.
ble into
.
e
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Install ESP
Step 3 — Install ESP
ESP Software can be found in the Download Center at www.microscan.com.
1. Follow the prompts to install ESP from the Microscan Tools Drive.
2. Click on the ESP icon to run the program.
Minimum System Requirements
• 233 MHz Pentium PC
•
Windows 8, 7, Vista, or XP operating system (32-bit or 64-bit)
•
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
128 MB RAM or greater
•
160 MB free disk space
•
• 800 x 600 256 color display (1024 x 768 32-bit color recommended)
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Step 4 — Select Model
When you start ESP, the following menu will appear:
Quick Start
1. Click the button showing the MS-1 Scan Engine.
2. Click OK.
Note:
You can also double-click the MS-1 Scan Engine button to make your selection.
3. Click Yes when this dialog appears:
Note: If you need to select another model later, click the Switch Model button near
the top of the screen or use Model > New Model in the menu toolbar.
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Connect
RS-232 Connection Wizard
USB Connection Wizard
Important: If using the USB Virtual
COM cable, select RS-232.
Step 5 — Connect
Connection Wizard
To connect using the Connection Wizard:
• Click Connect on the menu toolbar, and then select Connection Wizard.
• Select RS-232 or USB to activate the appropriate display.
• Configure settings as required by the application, and click Connect.
Important: MS-1 demo kits are in USB Virtual COM mode by default, and ship with
Virtual COM Cable. Select RS-232 in the dialog shown below to communicate with the
de
mo kit.
MS-1s that are sold in the standard 8-pack (FIS-0001-800XG) are in RS-232 by defau
Sel
ect RS-232 to communicate with the reader.
a
lt.
• When a connection is established, the green indicator in the status bar at the bottom
right of the screen will be visible:
Important: The MS-1 is in Continuous Read Mode by default. For best connection
results, be sure that no decodable symbols are within the reader’s field of view while
attempting to connect.
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MS-1 and Symbol Orientation
MS-1
Skew axis
Tilt
axis
Pitch
axis
Scan line
Step 6 — Position the MS-1 Scan Engine
• Set up a symbol at the distance you will be using in your application. Refer to the Read
Ranges for your MS-1 model (High Density or Low Density) to determine the optimal
distance.
Note: If you are using an Interleaved 2 of 5 symbol, verify that the number or characters
being scanned matches the symbol length enabled for Interleaved 2/5 (default is 10 and 6).
• Avoid bright light or infrared light from other sources, including other readers.
• Pitch the MS-1 or symbol at a minimum of ±15° to avoid specular reflection (the return
irect, non-diffused light).
d
• Avoid excessive skew or pitch. Maximum skew is ±30°; maximum pitch is ±30°.
of
Note: Code 39 is the default symbology enabled. If you are uncertain of your symbology,
perform the following steps:
1. Enable all symbologies using ESP.
2. Enable Symbology Identifier at the bottom of ESP’s Symbologies tree control.
3. Decode the symbol and compare the symbology identifier character to the list on page
7-22 to determine your symbology.
4. Disable all other symbologies.
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Configure the MS-1 Scan Engine
Step 7 — Configure the MS-1 Scan Engine
To make setup changes, click the App Mode button.
The following modes are accessible by clicking the buttons in the first row of
• Click the EZ Mode button to return to EZ Mode.
• 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, and Symbologies.
• Click the Terminal button to display decoded symbol data and to send serial commands
to the imager using text or macros.
• Click the
For further details, see ESP Help in the dropdown Help menu.
Utilities
button to show the tabbed interfaces for Differences from Default and Firmware.
App Mode
icons:
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Step 8 — Save Changes in ESP
1. Left-click on the +
to
expand th
e
de
sired tree.
2. Double-click on th
e
de
sired parameter
and click once in th
e
selection box
to view
options.
5. Right-click on the open
screen and select Save to
Re
ader to implement the
command in the MS-1.
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 wa
nt to
change
, and click once o
n
t
he setting.
To make changes to a configuration setting:
Quick Start
Saving Options
• Send, No Save. Changes will be lost when power is re-applied to the MS-1.
• Send and Save. This activates all changes in current memory and saves to th
• Send and Save, Including Factory. This activates all changes in current memory
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r power-on.
fo
saves to
e MS-1
the MS-1 for power-on, and saves the Communications Mode setting.
,
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Save Changes in ESP
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Electrical Interface ........................................................................................................................ 2-2
Configuration................................................................................................................................. 2-5
Contents
This section describes the flex cable pin assignments.
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Electrical Interface
MS-1 Scan Engine
MS-1 end
(12 contacts)
Host end
(12 contacts)
Electrical Interface
Flex Cable Pinout (Host Side)
Pin Host RS-232 TTL In/Out
1 +5V Power (VCC) In
2 TTL_RxD In
3 Trigger Input In
4 Power Enable In
5 TTL_TxD Out
6 TTL_RTS Out
7 GND
8 USB_D+ In/Out
9 LED (Engine Status) Out
10 TTL_CTS In
11 Beeper (Decode Indicator) Out
12 USB_D– In/Out
Flex Cable
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Contact Assignments (Host Side of Flex Cable)
Pin Name I/O Description Electrical Equivalence
+5V Power
1
2RxDIn
3TriggerIn
4
(VCC)
Power
Enable
In
Scan engine power supply.
Important: Must be connected to
a 5V power supply.
Serial input (reception from host
system).
For firmware update use.
0 = Lighting on.
Scan engine reads, decodes,
and sends information to host.
1 = Lighting off.
Scan engine stops reading,
decoding, and transmitting.
0 = Scan engine on.
1 = Scan engine off, except during
data transmission and when writing
setup parameters to non-volatile
memory.
Serial output (transmission to
5TxDOut
6RTSOut
host system).
For firmware update use.
Scan engine requests permission
from host to transmit on TxD line.
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Electrical Interface
Contact Assignments (cont.)
7GND Ground
8USB_D+In/Out USB data (+)
9LEDOut CCD engine status display.
Host authorizes scan engine to
10 CTS In
transmit on TxD line (RTS/CTS
hardware protocol).
Active = symbol successfully
11 Beeper Out
12 USB_D– In/Out USB data (–)
decoded.
Low level = inactive; awaiting
decode.
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Configuration
The MS-1 Scan Engine can be configured using ESP (the preferred method), or serial K
commands. Refer to the following chapters in this manual for specific information about
configuring the MS-1:
Quick Start helps you get the MS-1 Scan Engine up and running quickly, to allow you to
get a sense of the MS-1’s capabilities and to test symbol decode performance.
Using ESP helps you understand the basic structure and elements of ESP, which is the
configuration software that you will use to set up the MS-1 for operation.
Communications explains how to set up communications between the MS-1 and a host.
Read Cycle explains the spatial and timing parameters associated with your application.
Symbologies
Terminal describes the Terminal window and Macro functions in ESP, which can be used
to configure and test the MS-1.
Utilities
describes the various symbol types that can be decoded by the MS-1 Scan Engine.
explains the operational commands that can also be sent to the MS-1 from Terminal.
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Configuration
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3 Installation
Mounting the MS-1 Scan Engine ..................................................................................................3-2
Window Materials.......................................................................................................................... 3-3
Optical Components ..................................................................................................................... 3-5
Electrical Components..................................................................................................................3-6
Window Placement ....................................................................................................................... 3-7
Tilt, Skew, and Pitch ..................................................................................................................... 3-8
Flex Cable................................................................................................................................... 3-10
Contents
This section describes how to integrate the MS-1 mechanically.
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Mounting the MS-1 Scan Engine
Recommended screw
torque: < 3 kgf
Mounting the MS-1 Scan Engine
Mechanical Dimensions
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Window Materials
Spectral Transmission 85% minimum from 640 to 690 nm
Material Glass, Acrylic
Acrylic has superior optical qualities and relatively good
impact resistance at a low initial cost. However, acrylic has
surface sensitivity to environmental factors, including chemicals,
mechanical stress, and UV light, commonly produced by
extrusion, cell casting, or injection molding. Acrylic is suitable
for ultrasonic welding. Microscan recommends that you use
an anti-reflective (AR) coating on both sides of the window.
Coating Inside and/or outside anti-reflective coating on the window.
The coating must provide 1% maximum reflectivity from 640
to 690 nm at the window. An anti-reflective coating can
reduce the light that is reflected back to the host case.
Window Placement Determining the window tilt angle is important because part
of the emitted light will always be reflected back from the
window surface.
Note: This reflective light cannot reach the photodiode of
the scan engine.
Adding a window can reduce the working range of the scan engine because there is a
signal loss when passing through window material. Choose a window material to minimize
loss but also to provide the best protection vs. cost for your application.
The following window materials are recommended:
Acrylic: Acrylic is relatively low-cost and has good optical clarity. It is also resistant to
accidental impact. It is sensitive to some chemicals, ultraviolet light, and severe mechanical
stress. Acrylic is produced by extrusion, cell casting, or injection molding. Acrylic is suitable
for ultrasonic welding.
CR-39: CR-39 has a hard surface and does not usually require coating treatment unless it
will be used in extraordinarily harsh environments. It is fairly resistant to accidental impact.
CR-39 is a thermal-setting plastic produced by cell casting. CR-39 is not suitable for
ultrasonic welding.
No matter what window material you choose, do not tint the window. Because the MS-1 is
a CCD scan engine, an anti-reflective coating is not necessary.
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Window Materials
Window Materials Vendors
AR Coating Companies
• JDS Uniphase — http://www.jdsu.com/products/custom-optics.html
• Dontech, Inc. — http://www.dontech.com/
• TSP, Inc. — http://www.tspinc.com/
Window Fabrication Companies
• Nelson Nameplate — http://www.nelsonusa.com/
• Cadillac Plastic — http://www.cadillacplastic.com/
• Reading Plastic Fabricators — http://www.readingplastic.com/
• G-S Supplies — http://www.gssupplies.com/
• Laurel Industries — http://www.laurelindustries.com/
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Optical Components
For the scan engine to achieve optimal performance, damage to optical components must
be avoided.
• Avoid scrubbing the optical surface and never wipe the optical surface with a dry cloth.
• You may spray glass cleaner on a non-abrasive cloth and then gently wipe the module
window.
• Do not touch the optical components.
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Electrical Components
Electrical Components
Avoid damage from electrostatic discharge by minimizing physical contact with the integrated
circuits and other electrical components in the scan engine.
• Keep the scan engine in the anti-static case until you are ready to install it in your device.
• Use grounding wrist straps when handling the scan engine.
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