Microscan MS-4X User Manual
MS-4X Imager
User’s Manual
P/N 83-000444 Rev A
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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 Position Imager and Symbol ........................................................ 1-4
Step 4 Install ESP....................................................................................1-5
Step 5 Select Model ................................................................................ 1-6
Step 6 Select Protocol and Connect........................................................1-7
Step 7 Locate the Symbol in the Field of View ........................................1-9
Step 8 Calibrate.....................................................................................1-11
Step 9 Test Read Rate ..........................................................................1-12
Step 10 Configure the Imager in ESP ................................................... 1-13
Step 11 Save Configuration in ESP.......................................................1-14
Chapter 2 Using ESP
EZ Mode .................................................................................................. 2-2
Application Mode .....................................................................................2-3
Menu Toolbar .......................................................................................... 2-4
View...................................................................................................... 2-13
Navigating in ESP................................................................................. 2-14
Send/Receive Options.......................................................................... 2-15
Using EZ Trax........................................................................................2-17
Introduction
Chapter 3 Communications
Communications by ESP.........................................................................3-2
Communications Serial Commands ........................................................3-3
Host Port Connections.............................................................................3-4
Host Port Protocol ...................................................................................3-5
ACK/NAK Options ................................................................................... 3-7
Polling Mode Options ..............................................................................3-8
RS-422 Status .........................................................................................3-9
Auxiliary Port Connections .................................................................... 3-10
Auxiliary Port System Data Status.........................................................3-18
Daisy Chain Autoconfigure ....................................................................3-19
Response Timeout ................................................................................3-20
LRC Status ............................................................................................ 3-21
Protocol Configuration Examples .......................................................... 3-22
USB HID Interface .................................................................................3-23
ASCII Character Entry Modifier .............................................................3-32
Preamble ............................................................................................... 3-33
Postamble..............................................................................................3-34
Chapter 4 Calibration
Calibration Serial Commands..................................................................4-2
Calibration Overview ...............................................................................4-2
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Calibration Options.................................................................................. 4-3
Calibration by ESP ................................................................................ 4-10
Initiating Calibration............................................................................... 4-12
Additional Notes about Calibration ........................................................ 4-18
Chapter 5 Read Cycle
Read Cycle by ESP................................................................................. 5-2
Read Cycle Serial Commands ................................................................ 5-3
Read Cycle Setup ................................................................................... 5-4
Multisymbol ............................................................................................. 5-5
Trigger Mode and Filter Duration ............................................................ 5-6
External Trigger Polarity ........................................................................ 5-11
Serial Trigger......................................................................................... 5-12
Start Trigger Character (Non-Delimited)................................................ 5-13
Stop Trigger Character (Non-Delimited)................................................ 5-14
End of Read Cycle ................................................................................ 5-15
Capture Mode........................................................................................ 5-17
Capture Timing...................................................................................... 5-21
Image Processing Timeout.................................................................... 5-23
Image Storage....................................................................................... 5-24
Minimum Good Reads........................................................................... 5-26
Setting Up the Imager for EZ Trax ........................................................ 5-27
Chapter 6 Symbologies
Symbologies by ESP............................................................................... 6-2
Symbologies Serial Commands .............................................................. 6-3
Data Matrix .............................................................................................. 6-4
Aztec Code.............................................................................................. 6-6
QR Code ................................................................................................. 6-7
Micro QR Code........................................................................................ 6-8
Code 39................................................................................................... 6-9
Code 128............................................................................................... 6-12
BC412 ................................................................................................... 6-15
Interleaved 2 of 5................................................................................... 6-16
Code 93................................................................................................. 6-19
Codabar................................................................................................. 6-20
UPC/EAN .............................................................................................. 6-23
Pharmacode .......................................................................................... 6-27
Postal Symbologies............................................................................... 6-29
GS1 DataBar ......................................................................................... 6-34
PDF417 ................................................................................................. 6-36
MicroPDF417 ........................................................................................ 6-37
Composite ............................................................................................. 6-38
Narrow Margins/Symbology Identifier.................................................... 6-39
Background Color.................................................................................. 6-41
Chapter 7 I/O Parameters
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I/O Parameters by ESP ........................................................................... 7-2
I/O Parameters Serial Commands...........................................................7-3
Symbol Data Output ................................................................................7-4
No Read Message...................................................................................7-7
Output Indicators ..................................................................................... 7-8
Beeper ................................................................................................... 7-12
LED Configuration .................................................................................7-13
Serial Verification...................................................................................7-14
EZ Button...............................................................................................7-16
EZ Button Modes...................................................................................7-18
Configurable Output 1 ........................................................................... 7-20
Trend Analysis Output 1 ........................................................................7-23
ISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output 1 .............................................. 7-26
Diagnostic Output 1 ............................................................................... 7-29
Configurable Output 2 ........................................................................... 7-30
Trend Analysis Output 2 ........................................................................7-30
ISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output 2 .............................................. 7-30
Diagnostic Output 2 ............................................................................... 7-30
Configurable Output 3 ........................................................................... 7-31
Trend Analysis Output 3 ........................................................................7-31
ISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output 3 .............................................. 7-31
Diagnostic Output 3 ............................................................................... 7-31
Power-On/Reset Counts........................................................................7-32
Time Since Reset ..................................................................................7-33
Service Message ...................................................................................7-34
Frame Information .................................................................................7-35
Image Output.........................................................................................7-36
Database Identifier Output.....................................................................7-39
Quality Output........................................................................................7-40
Configuring EZ Trax Output...................................................................7-41
Chapter 8 Symbol Quality
Symbol Quality Serial Commands...........................................................8-2
Overview of Symbol Quality ....................................................................8-3
Symbol Quality by ESP ........................................................................... 8-4
Symbol Quality Separator/Data Matrix Output Mode ..............................8-8
ISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output ................................................. 8-10
ISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output by ESP .................................... 8-12
Microscan Symbol Quality Output .........................................................8-13
Microscan Symbol Quality Output by ESP ............................................8-16
Chapter 9 Matchcode
Matchcode by ESP ..................................................................................9-2
Matchcode Serial Commands .................................................................9-3
Overview of Matchcode ...........................................................................9-4
Matchcode Type ......................................................................................9-5
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Match Replace ...................................................................................... 9-10
Mismatch Replace................................................................................. 9-11
New Master Pin ..................................................................................... 9-12
Chapter 10 Camera and IP Setup
Camera and IP Setup by ESP............................................................... 10-2
Camera and IP Setup Serial Commands .............................................. 10-3
Video ..................................................................................................... 10-4
Evaluation.............................................................................................. 10-5
Calibration ............................................................................................. 10-8
Window of Interest................................................................................. 10-9
Configuration Database....................................................................... 10-12
Dynamic Setup .................................................................................... 10-13
X-Mode™ ............................................................................................ 10-14
Pixel Sub-Sampling ............................................................................. 10-15
Camera Settings.................................................................................. 10-17
Focal Distance..................................................................................... 10-19
Focal Distance Table (Read-Only) ...................................................... 10-20
Mirrored Image .................................................................................... 10-21
Illumination Brightness ........................................................................ 10-22
Skew Correction .................................................................................. 10-23
Morphological Pre-Processing ............................................................ 10-26
Morphological Operation and Operator Size ....................................... 10-27
Chapter 11 Configuration Database
Configuration Database Serial Commands ........................................... 11-2
Number of Active Indexes ..................................................................... 11-3
Configuration Database Status ............................................................. 11-4
Database Mode ................................................................................... 11-10
Save Current Settings to Configuration Database .............................. 11-15
Load Current Settings from Configuration Database .......................... 11-16
Request Selected Index Settings ........................................................ 11-17
Request All Configuration Database Settings ..................................... 11-18
Chapter 12 Terminal
Terminal Window................................................................................... 12-2
Find ....................................................................................................... 12-3
Send ...................................................................................................... 12-4
Macros................................................................................................... 12-5
Terminal Window Menus....................................................................... 12-6
Chapter 13 Utilities
Serial Utility Commands ........................................................................ 13-2
Read Rate ............................................................................................. 13-4
Counters................................................................................................ 13-6
Device Control....................................................................................... 13-8
Differences from Default........................................................................ 13-9
Master Database ................................................................................. 13-10
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Firmware..............................................................................................13-16
Default/Reset/Save.............................................................................. 13-19
Imager Status Requests ......................................................................13-21
Learn Operations.................................................................................13-23
Other Operational Serial Commands ..................................................13-24
Chapter 14 Output Format
Output Format Serial Commands..........................................................14-2
Output Format Status ............................................................................14-3
Format Assign .......................................................................................14-4
Format Extract.......................................................................................14-5
Format Insert .........................................................................................14-7
Output Filter Configuration .................................................................... 14-9
Number of Filters .................................................................................14-14
Appendices
Appendix A General Specifications .........................................................A-2
Appendix B Electrical Specifications .......................................................A-5
Appendix C Serial Configuration Commands ..........................................A-9
Appendix D Communications Protocol ..................................................A-16
Appendix E ASCII Table........................................................................A-24
Appendix F Interface Standards ............................................................A-25
Appendix G Operational Tips ................................................................A-26
Appendix H Using an External Trigger ..................................................A-27
Appendix I USB-to-Serial Virtual COM Port Driver................................A-28
Appendix J MS-4X Image Output ..........................................................A-31
Appendix K Glossary of Terms..............................................................A-34
Introduction
Index
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About the MS-4X Imager
About the MS-4X Imager
The key features of the MS-4X Imager are:
• Powerful X-Mode
• USB (including a USB + I/O option), RS-232, and RS-422/485 connectivity
• Support for both linear and 2D symbologies
• High-output LED illumination
• EZ Button for setup and testing
• A blue target pattern that identifies the center point of the field of view
• A green flash (visible from all angles) to signal a successful read
• Compact size for easy integration into a wide variety of applications
™ algorithm for Direct Part Mark decoding
MS-4X Communications
There are three ways to configure and test the MS-4X:
•
Microscan’s Windows-based
of use and visual responses to user adjustments.
• Serial commands, such as <K100,1>, that can be sent from ESP’s Terminal or another
terminal program.
•The EZ Button at the back of the imager.
ESP
(Easy Setup Program), which offers point-and-click
ease
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Introduction
WARNING
LED LIGHT
DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
LED Output: .564 mW. Wavelength: 470 nm; 525 nm; 617 nm.
IEC 60825-1:1993+A1:1997+A2:2001
LED Aperture Window
Warning and Caution Summary
• Viewing the MS-4X’s LED output with optical instruments such as magnifiers, eye
loupes, or microscopes within a distance of 100 mm could cause serious eye injury.
• Maximum LED output: .564 mW.
• Wavelength: 470 nm; 525 nm; 617 nm.
• Location of the MS-4X’s LED aperture window:
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
IMPORTANT: The MS-4X 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 standard for safety EN 60950.
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Statement of Agency Compliance
Statement of Agency Compliance
The MS-4X 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-4X
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-4X has been tested by an independent electromagnetic compatibility laboratory in
accordance with the applicable specifications and instructions.
has been tested for compliance with CE (Conformité Européenne)
standards and
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Introduction
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Contents
Step 1 Check Hardware................................................................................................................1-2
Step 2 Connect the System ..........................................................................................................1-3
Step 3 Position Imager and Symbol..............................................................................................1-4
Step 4 Install ESP.........................................................................................................................1-5
Step 5 Select Model......................................................................................................................1-6
Step 6 Select Protocol and Connect.............................................................................................1-7
Step 7 Locate the Symbol in the Field of View ............................................................................. 1-9
Step 8 Calibrate ......................................................................................................................... 1-11
Step 9 Test Read Rate .............................................................................................................. 1-12
Step 10 Configure the Imager in ESP........................................................................................ 1-13
Step 11 Save Configuration in ESP........................................................................................... 1-14
1 Quick Start
This section is designed to get your MS-4X up and running quickly, using the EZ button or
ESP (Easy Setup Program). Following these steps will allow you to get a sense of the
imager’s capabilities and to test sample symbols.
Detailed setup information for installing the imager into your actual application can be
found in the subsequent sections.
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Check Hardware
Scanner
Network
Host
Hardware Required
Caution: Be sure that all cables are connected BEFORE applying power to the
system. Always power down BEFORE disconnecting any cables.
1
3
2
4
5
6
Step 1 — Check Hardware
Item Description Part Number
1 MS-4X Imager FIS-0004-200XG
2 IC-332 Adapter FIS-0001-0035G
3 IB-131 Interface Box 99-000018-01
4 Power Supply (90-264 VAC, 24VDC, USA/Euro plug) 97-100004-15
5 Object Detector 99-000017-01
6 Communication Cable 61-300026-03
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Step 2 — Connect the System
Scanner
Network
Host
Hardware Configuration
Caution: Be sure that all cables are connected BEFORE applying power
to the system. Always power down BEFORE disconnecting any cables.
1
3
2
4
5
6
Connecting by RS-232 / RS-422
• Connect the imager (1) to the IB-131/IC-332 interface (2) and (3).
• Connect the host cable (6) to the host and to the host port on the IB-131 (3).
• Connect the object detector (5) to the IB-131 (3).
• Connect the power supply (4) to the IB-131 (3).
• Apply power to the imager.
Connecting by USB
• Plug the imager’s USB cable into the host’s USB port.
• Apply power to the imager.
Quick Start
Important:
before
powering-on. Otherwise the unit will not be recognized as a USB device.
If you are using a
USB
MS-4X, you must connect the device to the host computer
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Position Imager and Symbol
Imager and Symbol Orientation
Imager and Symbol Orientation
Skew axis
Tilt
axis
Pitch
axis
Scan line
Step 3 — Position Imager and Symbol
• Position the imager at a focal distance between 2 and 6 inches from the symbol.
• Tip the imager relative to the symbol to avoid the glare of direct (specular) reflection. The
case parting line should be perpendicular to the plane of the symbol by either pitching the
symbol or the imager as shown.
• Position the imager in a place with as little ambient light as possible.
• Symbols can be rotated (tilted) at any angle; however, for best results symbols should
be aligned with the FOV (field of view).
• In the case of linear symbols, aligning the bars in the direction of their movement (“ladder”
orientation) will minimize the chances of blurring, and will produce better reads.
Important: Avoid excessive skew or pitch. Maximum skew is ±30°; maximum pitch is
±30°. The illustration below shows skew axis, pitch axis, and tilt axis.
Note: For accuracy of testing and performance, Microscan recommends using a mounting
arm adapter kit. Contact your Microscan sales manager for details about mounting arm
adapter kits and other accessories.
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Step 4 — Install ESP
Quick Start
ESP Software
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.
can be found on the Microscan Tools CD that is packaged with the MS-4X.
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
Step 5 — Select Model
When you start ESP, the following menu will appear:
1. Click the button showing the MS-4X.
2. Click OK.
Note: You can also double-click the MS-4X 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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Step 6 — Select Protocol and Connect
• Once you select your communications mode, follow the simple prompts to
establish your connection.
• Choose the connection protocol you are using and click Connect.
Quick Start
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Select Protocol and Connect (cont.)
USB:
RS-232:
Step 6 — Select Protocol and Connect (cont.)
When you are connected, you will see the green connection indicator in the status bar at
the bottom right of your screen.
• If your RS-232 connection attempt fails, click the Autoconnect button, select a different
communications port, and try again.
Note: If your RS-232 host settings cannot be changed to match the imager’s settings,
check the
Force Connect
box in the
RS-232
dialog and click the Connect.
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Quick Start
Center on object
in field of view.
Target pattern shown as it would appear between 3 and 6 inches.
Step 7 — Locate the Symbol in the Field of View
Locate by ESP
•In ESP’s EZ Mode, click the Locate button to enable the blue target pattern.
The symbol in the field of view will appear in the video view beneath the Locate and
Calibrate buttons, and you will see the blue target pattern projected from the front of the
imager.
• Center the target pattern on the symbol.
At 2 to 3 inches, the pattern resembles an X. At 3 to 6 inches, the pattern resembles a V.
Important: The entire symbol should fall within the field of view (FOV) of the imager. The
field of view is what appears in ESP’s Locate/Calibrate window in EZ Mode.
• Click the Stop button to end the Locate function.
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Locate the Symbol in the Field of View
EZ Button
Locate by EZ Button
If you are not connected to a host computer, the EZ Button allows you to locate a symbol
in the imager’s field of view.
• Hold down the EZ Button for about one second and release when you hear one short
beep. The amber
from the front of the imager.
• Center the target pattern on the symbol.
Note: To end all EZ Button functions, press the EZ Button once and quickly release.
20%
LED will illuminate, and you will see the blue target pattern projected
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Step 8 — Calibrate
Quick Start
MS-4X settings can be adjusted automatically for optimum symbol decoding performance
either the EZ Button or by ESP.
During the calibration routine, the reader will flash its amber Read Rate percent LEDs and
red illumination LEDs while searching camera settings and determining the best configuration
for decoding symbol data. Upon successful completion of this routine, a green LED pattern
will flash brightly
and stop searching.
and illuminate the symbol. If unsuccessful, the imager will emit 5 short beeps
by
Calibrate by EZ Button
1. Hold down the EZ Button for about two seconds and release when you hear two
short beeps. The 20% and 40% LEDs will illuminate.
2. The imager will search camera settings to determine the best configuration for decoding
symbol data.
Note: To end all EZ Button functions, press the EZ Button once and quickly release.
Calibrate by ESP
1. Click the Calibrate button.
2. The imager will search camera settings to determine the best configuration for decoding
symbol data.
A successful calibration will display a green frame around the symbol, and the following
message will appear: “Uploading all reader parameters.” After a moment the symbol
data will be presented in the field below the image display window.
Calibrate by Serial Command
Send <@CAL> from a terminal program to begin calibration.
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Test Read Rate
20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, 100%.
These LEDs represent the
percentage of Good Reads
per images captured.
Step 9 — Test Read Rate
Read Rate indicates the number of successful decodes per second achieved by the
imager.
Test Read Rate by EZ Button
1. To start the Read Rate test, hold
down the EZ Button about three
seconds until you hear three
short beeps. The 20%, 40%, and
60% LEDs will illuminate.
While the symbol is being
inspected, the Read Rate LEDs
will indicate the corresponding
read rate percentage on the back
of the unit.
2. To end the Read Rate test, press the EZ Button and quickly release.
Test Read Rate by ESP
1. Click the Test button to start the Read Rate test and Stop to end it.
If a symbol has been successfully decoded, the symbol’s data and related features will
be presented in the field below the image display window. Also, while the symbol is
being inspected, the Read Rate LEDs will indicate the corresponding Read Rate
percentage on the back of the unit.
2. To end the test, click the Stop button.
Note: Read Rate can also be tested using the Read Rate interface in Utilities.
Test Read Rate by Serial Command
You can also start a test with the <C> or <Cp> command and end it with the <J> command.
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Step 10 — Configure the Imager in ESP
To make setup changes to the MS-4X, click the App Mode button.
Quick Start
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, Symbologies, I/O Parameters, Symbol Quality, Matchcode, and Diagnostics.
• Click the Setup button to access a Camera Setup tree control and Video view, and to
Evaluate image captures, Calibrate the imager, set the Window of Interest, fine-tune
capture settings and processing settings in the Configuration Database, set up output
filters and parse symbol data in Ordered Output and Output Format, and control multiple
read cycle functions in Dynamic Setup.
• Click the Terminal button to display tube or cap detection data or decoded symbol data,
and to send serial commands to the imager using text or macros.
• Click the Utilities button to test Read Rate, request or clear Counters, enable or disable
the imager or send output pulses in Device Control, determine the Differences from
Default in the current settings, add or remove master symbol data in Master Database,
and verify or update the imager’s Firmware.
App Mode
icons:
For further details, see ESP Help in the dropdown Help menu.
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Save Configuration 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 imager.
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.
Step 11 — Save Configuration 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 imager.
• Send and Save. This activates all changes in current memory and saves to the imager
for power-on.
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2 Using ESP
EZ Mode........................................................................................................................................2-2
Application Mode...........................................................................................................................2-3
Menu Toolbar................................................................................................................................2-4
View ............................................................................................................................................2-13
Navigating in ESP .......................................................................................................................2-14
Send/Receive Options ................................................................................................................2-15
Using EZ Trax .............................................................................................................................2-17
Contents
This section is designed to help you understand the basic structure and elements of ESP
(Easy Setup Program).
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 (Communications, Read Cycle, Symbologies, I/O Parameters, Symbol Quality,
Matchcode, and Diagnostics), a Camera setup interface, a Terminal interface, a Utilities
interface, and an Output Format interface.
ESP can be used to configure the MS-4X in three different ways:
•
Tree Controls:
specific element of imager operation. For example, the
Host Port Connections
Bits
, and
• Graphic User Interfaces: Imager settings can be configured using such point-and-click
tools as radio buttons, zoom in/zoom out sliders, spin boxes, check boxes, and drag-and-drop
functions.
• Terminal: ESP’s Terminal allows you to send serial configuration and utility commands
directly to the imager by typing them in the provided text field.
Each configuration menu contains a list of all option settings that pertain to that
Data Bits
Communications
option, and then a list of the sub-options
. Each of these sub-options is configurable by using dropdown menus.
Baud Rate, Parity, Stop
menu shows a
Information about using ESP in specific applications is provided in subsequent sections.
For
ESP
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system requirements, see
Minimum System Requirements
in
Quick Start
.
EZ Mode
Starts Read Rate test.
Click Calibrate to begin the initial
calibration routine. Calbration is
explained at the left of the EZ Mode
screen, and also in Quick Start.
Click Locate to activate the MS-4X’s blue target pattern
LEDs. Center the target pattern on the symbol. The display
shows you where the symbol is located in the imager’s
field of view.
Ends Read Rate test.
Enter App Mode to
access configuration
trees and other setup
features.
EZ Mode
In
EZ Mode
to your imager,
instructions that will help you with positioning, testing, and calibration.
Test
Click the Test button to start the Read Rate test for a quick indication of the imager’s read
capabilities and the limits of your application. When Decodes per Second is unchecked,
the test will count the percentage of decodes relative to the number of actual scans. Click
Stop to end the test.
Calibrate
The calibration routine that will optimize the imager by comparing Read Rates at various
camera and image processing settings.
you are presented with the
EZ Mode
is the screen you will see. You will be provided with on-screen
Locate, Calibrate
, and
Test
options. After connecting
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Open the Terminal
view.
Decoded symbol data
is shown in this table.
Return to EZ Mode.
Video, Evaluation, Calibration, Window of
Interest, Configuration Database, Ordered
Output, Output Format, Dynamic Setup
Click on tabs in this row to
access configuration trees
like the one shown here.
Communication, Read Cycle,
Symbologies, I/O Parameters,
Symbol Quality, Matchcode,
Diagnostics
Read Rate,
Counters,
Device Control,
Differences,
Master Database,
Firmware
Click Capture and Decode to read the
symbol in the field of view, and to see a high
resolution image capture of the symbol.
Application Mode
From EZ Mode, you can click on the App Mode button to access specific configuration
menus, Utilities tools, Camera setup, Output Format options, 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: For specific information on any of the icons shown above in the operations bar or
configuration bar, see the corresponding sections of this manual.
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Menu Toolbar
(Save to Imager)
(Receive Imager
Settings)
Menu Toolbar
File > New
Whenever New is selected, the default configuration of ESP is
loaded.
Open/Save
When Save or Save As is selected, the ESP configuration is
saved to the host computer’s hard drive and available whenever
the same file is selected under Open.
Important: When you save menu changes to your hard drive,
these changes are not saved to your imager.
below shows how settings can be saved and received between
ESP and the imager, and ESP and the host hard drive.
The illustration
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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