Microscan MS-9 User Manual

MS-9 Scanner

User's Manual

P/N 83-000911 Rev L

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MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual iii

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Quick Start

Step 1 Hardware Required ...................................................................... 1-2

Step 2 Connect the System..................................................................... 1-3

Step 3 Install ESP ................................................................................... 1-4

Step 4 Select Scanner Model.................................................................. 1-5

Step 5 Autoconnect ................................................................................. 1-6

Step 6 Position Symbol and Scanner...................................................... 1-7

Step 7 Test for Read Rate....................................................................... 1-8

Step 8 Configure the Scanner ................................................................. 1-9

Chapter 2 Using ESP

Setup Mode ............................................................................................. 2-2

Application Mode..................................................................................... 2-3

Pulldown Menus ...................................................................................... 2-4

Making Changes in ESP ......................................................................... 2-7

Send/Receive Options............................................................................. 2-8

Chapter 3 Communications

Communications by ESP......................................................................... 3-2

RS-232/422 Host Port ............................................................................. 3-3

RS-232 Auxiliary Port .............................................................................. 3-9

Preamble ............................................................................................... 3-15

Postamble ............................................................................................. 3-16

LRC Status ............................................................................................ 3-17

Response Timeout ................................................................................ 3-18

Chapter 4 Read Cycle

Read Cycle by ESP................................................................................. 4-2

Read Cycle by Serial Command ............................................................. 4-3

Multisymbol ............................................................................................. 4-4

Trigger ..................................................................................................... 4-6

Serial Trigger.

End of Read Cycle ................................................................................ 4-13

Good Decode Reads............................................................................. 4-16

Scanner Setup....................................................................................... 4-17

Laser Setup ........................................................................................... 4-20

Chapter 5 Symbologies

Symbologies by ESP............................................................................... 5-2

Symbologies by Serial Command ...................

Narrow Margins ............................

Symbology Identifier......................................

Background Color.................................................................................. 5-21

Autodiscriminate.................................................................................... 5-22

Chapter 6 Matchcode

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........................................................................................ 4-12

........................................ 5-3

......................................................... 5-19

........................................ 5-20

Matchcode by ESP Menu ........................................................................ 6-2

Matchcode by Serial Command .............................................................. 6-2

Overview of Matchcode ...........................................................................6-3

Matchcode Type ......................................................................................6-4

Sequential Matching ................................................................................6-5

Match Length........................................................................................... 6-6

Sequence On Noread.............................................................................. 6-7

Sequence On Mismatch .......................................................................... 6-8

New Master Pin ....................................................................................... 6-9

Chapter 7 OMR

OMR Setup by ESP Menu.......................................................................7-2

OMR Setup by Serial Command ......................

OMR Description ..................................................................................... 7-3

OMR Definitions ......................................................................................7-4

OMR Setup & Calibration Menu ..............................................................7-5

OMR Setup..............................................................................................7-6

Static Test..............................................................................................7-10

Dynamic Calibration .............................................................................. 7-11

Calibration Data..................................................................................... 7-12

Laser Control ......................................................................................... 7-15

Chapter 8 I/0 Parameters

I/O Parameters by ESP ........................................................................... 8-2

I/O Parameters by Serial Command........................................................8-2

Symbol Data Output ................................................................................ 8-3

Noread Message ..................................................................................... 8-6

Beeper ..................................................................................................... 8-7

Partial Output........................................................................................... 8-8

Serial Verification.....................................................................................8-9

Operation Command Output ................................................................. 8-10

Output 1 Parameters ............................................................................. 8-11

Output 2 Parameters ............................................................................. 8-16

Output 3 Parameters ............................................................................. 8-16

Quality Output........................................................................................8-17

....................................... 7-2

Chapter 9 Diagnostics

Diagnostics by ESP Menu ....................................................................... 9-2

Diagnostics by Serial Command .............................................................9-3

Counts ...

Hours Since Reset...................................................................................9-5

Warning Messages...........................................

Present Operating Temperature (deg. C)................................................ 9-9

High Temperature Threshold................................................................. 9-10

Low Temperature Threshold ........

Lifetime Hours ........................

Chapter 10 Laser Control

.................................................................................................. 9-4

....................................... 9-6

.........................................................9-11

............................................................... 9-12

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Laser Control by ESP Menu.................................................................. 10-2

Laser Control by Serial Command ........................................................ 10-2

Laser On/Off.......................................................................................... 10-3

Laser Framing ....................................................................................... 10-4

Laser Off Time....................................................................................... 10-5

Laser On Time....................................................................................... 10-6

Chapter 11 Terminal Mode

Terminal Window................................................................................... 11-2

Find Function......................................................................................... 11-3

Macros................................................................................................... 11-4

Terminal Window Functions .................................................................. 11-5

Chapter 12 Utilities

Utilities by ESP Menu............................................................................ 12-2

Utilities by Serial Command ................................................................. 12-3

Read Rate ............................................................................................. 12-5

Counters................................................................................................ 12-7

Device Control....................................................................................... 12-9

Master Database ................................................................................. 12-11

Firmware ............................................................................................. 12-16

Autodiscrimination ...................................

Scanner Status Requests.................................................................... 12-20

...................................... 12-19

......

Appendices

Appendix A General Specifications .........................................................A-2

Appendix B Electrical Specifications .......................................................A-5

Appendix C IB-131 Interface Module ....................................................A-10

Appendix D Serial Configuration Commands........................................A-13

Appendix E Serial Command Format....................................................A-16

Appendix F ASCII Table........................................................................A-18

Appendix G Embedded Menus .............................................................A-20

Appendix H Defaulting/Saving/Initializing ...

Appendix I Test Decode Rate ...............................................................A-2

Appendix J Formulas for Number of Decodes.......................................A-27

Appendix K Operational Tips.................................................................A-30

Appendix L Interface Standards ............................................................A-31

Appendix M Multidrop Communications .............

Appendix N Glossary of Terms .............................................................A-37

Index

......................................A-21

.....

...................................A-32

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1 Hardware Configuration ............................................................1-2

Figure 1-2 Hardware Configuration ............................................................1-3

Figure 1-3 Side View of IB-131 showing Host 25-pin Connector ...............1-3

Figure 1-4 Symbol/Scanner Position .......................................................... 1-7

Figure 2-1 How Settings are Saved ........................................................... 2-4

Figure 4-1 Trigger Level ............................................................................. 4-8

Figure 4-2 Trigger Edge ............................................................................. 4-9

Figure 8-1 Read Cycle ...............................................................................8-5

Figure 10-1 Laser Framing .......................................................................10-4

Figure 10-2 Laser Framing Sketch ...........................................................10-5

Figure A-1 MS-9

Dimensions .........................................................................................A-2

Figure A-2 MS-9 Mounting .........................................................................A-3

Figure A-3 MS-9

Read Range Graph .............................................................................A-5

Figure A-4 MS-9 Connector .......................................................................A-5

Figure A-5 IB-131 Mechanical ..................................................................A-11

Figure A-6 MS-9/IB-131 Typical Setup ....................................................A-11

Figure A-7 IB-131 Multidrop Setup .............

Figure A-8 Scanner/IB-131 Daisy Chain Setup ........................................A-12

Figure A-9 Ladder ....................................................................................A-27

Figure A-10 Picket Fence .........................................................................A-28

Figure A-11 Angled

Picket Fence ....................................................................................A-28

Figure A-12 Polling Sequence .................................................................A-34

Figure A-13 Polling Sequence .................................................................A-35

..............................................A-12

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List of Tables

Table 12-1 Summary of Utility Serial Commands .................................... 12-3

Table 12-2 Maximum Characters for Master Symbol Database ............ 12-13

Table 12-3 Hex Value to Binary

Conversion ...................................................................................... 12-20

Table 12-4 Scanner Status .................................................................... 12-20

Table A-1 MS-9 Status Lights ....................................................................A-4

Table A-2 MS-9 Host Connector, 15-pin ....................................................A-5

Table A-3 Host 25-pin Connector ............................................................A-10

Table A-4 Trigger 4-pin Connector ..........................................................A-10

Table A-5 Power 3-pin Connector ............................................................A-10

Table A-6 Scanner 15-pin Connector ......................................................A-10

Table A-7 Network 25-pin Connector .......................................................A-10

Table A-8 Complete List of Serial Configuration Commands ...................A-13

Table A-9 ASCII Table with Control Characters .......................................A-18

Table A-10 Communication Protocol Commands ....................................A-19

Table A-11 Multidrop Addresses ..............................................................A-36

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About the MS-9 Scanner

• High speed scanning (2000 scans per minute)

• Only scanner that can read OMR in ladder symbol orientation

• Only scanner that can read OMR in various depths of field

• Can calibrate OMR at speeds up to 200 inches per second
A user interface program, the ESP (Easy Setup Program), can be downloaded

from our web site (www.microscan.com) and runs on Windows 98,
Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows XP oper
figuration commands can be sent from an embedded, menu-driven terminal program,
or directly by host serial command strings.

scanner is offered as a standalone or in combination with a wiring box. Four optional

The

work plug-in protocol cards are also available when using the wiring box option.

net

ating

systems. Alternately, con-

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual ix

About This Manual

This manual provides complete information on setting up, installing, and configuring the
MS-9 scanner. The chapters follow the ESP menus which are presented in the order in
which a scanner might be setup and made ready for industrial operation.

vide

Chapter 1, “Quick Start” pro

scanner operational with specific “go to” references to other

Chapter 3, “Communications” through Chapter 9, “Diagnostics” are general

setup and configuration options.

Chapter 10, “Laser Control” will help yo

ops.

Chapter 11, “Terminal Mode” describes the use of the

The appendices include specifications, reference tables of serial commands, ASCII char­acters, multidrop setup and addresses, as well as other useful information relating to
bar coding and electrical and mechanical

Highlighting

Serial commands, selections inside instructions, and menu defaults are highlighted in

red bold. Cross-references are highlighted in blue bold. Web links and outside refer-

ences are highlighted in blue bold it
Bold Initial Caps. References to topic headings within this manual or other documents
are enclosed in quotation marks.

s overall step-by-step instructions for getting your

chapters and appendices.

u setup your raster and laser framing envel-

Terminal window.

setups for the scanner.

alics. Re

ferences to menu topics are highlighted in

Host Communications

There are four ways the scanner can communicate with a host:

1. Windows based ESP, the preferred method

of use and visual responses to user adjustments.

2. Serial commands such as <K100,r1> can
can also be sent from the Terminal window within ESP.

3. Embedded onboard menus are accessed from a terminal window with a <D>
command.

4. Bar code symbol configuration.

5. (See “Test Decode Rate” on page A-25.)

In the App Mode, c
configuration views for Read Cycle, Symbologies, I/O, Match-
code

For more information, see “Using ESP” in chapter 2.

and Diagnostics.

lick the Configuration

which offers point-and-click ease

be sent from a terminal program. They

icon to bring up the

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Approvals

Side View with Safety Label

Base View with Approvals Label

This equipment is in compliance or approved by the following organizations:

• UL (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.)

• cUL (UL mark of Canada)

• FCC (Federal Communication Commission)

• CE Compliant

• BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection)

Safety Labels

The following labels are located on the side and back of the MS-9 Scanner:

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual xi

Warning and Caution Summary

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea­sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip­ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and

in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-

used

will

munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
ular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation betwe

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

For connection to a UL listed direct plug-in power unit marked Class II and rated 10 to
28 VDC

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.

at 5 watts or greater.

by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

en

the equipment and receiver

not occur in a partic-

WARNING

Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light radiation
exposure.

WARNING

There are no user serviceable parts in the scanner. Opening the scan­ner voids the Microscan Systems warranty and could expose the user
to laser diode power of up to 7 mW.

WARNING

The laser beam can be harmful to eyesight. Avoid eye contact with the
laser beam. Never point the beam at other peop le, or in a direction
where people may be passing.

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Chapter

1

Quick Star t

Chapter Contents

Step 1 Hardware Required ......................................................................1-2

Step 2 Connect the System .....................................................................1-3

Step 3 Install ESP....................................................................................1-4

Step 4 Select Scanner Model ..................................................................1-5

Step 5 Autoconnect .................................................................................1-6

Step 6 Position Symbol and Scanner ......................................................1-7

Step 7 Test for Read Rate .......................................................................1-8

Step 8 Configure the Scanner .................................................................1-9

This chapter is designed to get your scanner up and running quickly using Microscan’s
ESP so the user can get a sense of its capabilities and test bar code symbol samples.
Detailed setup information for installing the scanner into the actual application can be
obtained in the subsequent chapters. ESP is Microscan's proprietary Easy Setup Pro­gram, a Windows based graphic user interface that resides on the user's host com­puter and allows the user to fully configure, test,
symbology scanners.

As an alternative to ESP, you
using the scanner’s embedded menus.

and oper

can setup the scanner by sending serial commands or by

ate Microscan's 1D and 2D

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 1-1

Hardware Required

Step 1 — Hardware Required

(Refer to figure 1-1.)

Item Part Number Description

1 FIS-0911-XXXXG MS-
2 Host Computer

3 61-300026-03
4
5
6

a. With either a terminal communications program or Microscan’s ESP which runs under Windows

operating system, Windows 98 or higher, including Windows NT and Windows XP.

b. If using another host cable, make certain it does not have RTS/CTS connected to the host.

99-000018-01

97-100004-15
(90-264 VAC, 24VDC)

99-000017-01 Optional object detector

Caution: If using your own power supply, be certain that it is wired correctly and sup­plies voltage is within the +10 to 28 VDC limits. Incorrect wiring or voltage can cause
software or equipment failures.

9 Laser Scanner

a

Cable, Communication, DB-25 Plug to DB-9 Socket,
6 foot.

b

IB-131 interface Box

Power supply

1

GOOD

READ

STA-

TUS

4060802

0

%

100

R

POWE

2

Scanner

3

Host

TriggerPower

5

Figure 1-1 Hardware Configuration

4

Network

6

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Step 2 — Connect the System

(Refer to figure 1-3.)

1. Connect the scanner (1) to
the IB-131 interface box (4).

2. Connect the IB-131 (4) at
the “HOST” 25-pin connec­tor to the computer (2) via
a null modem cable (3).

3. Connect the power supply

(5) to the IB-131’s POWER

connector. (Refer to “IB-

131 Interface Module”
on page A-10 for pin con-

nections.)

4. Apply power to the system.

1

Chapter Quick Start

1

GOOD

READ

STA-

TUS

4060802

0

%

100

R

POWE

2

3

Scanner

Host

4

Network

TriggerPower

6

5

Figure 1-2 Hardware Configuration

25

Figure 1-3 Side View of IB-131 showing

Host 25-pin Connector

Caution:

1. Be sure all cables are connected BEFORE applying power.

2. Always power down BEFORE disconnecting any cables.

1

1. When wiring the IB-131 to a host computer which has a 25-pin connector, cross pins 2 and 3.
When wiring the IB-131 to a host computer which has a 9-pin connector, do NOT cross pins 2
and 3.

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 1-3

Install ESP

Step 3 — Install ESP

1

(ESP is short for Easy Setup Program.)

With your scanner connected to a host computer with Windows operating system, you
can use the ESP to configure and control the scanner.

1. Insert your Microscan CD into yo

2. Launch Setup.exe

If downloading from the web:
a) Go to http://www.microscan.

b) Enter company information.
c) Select ESP and download to your comput
d) Extract ESP WinZip files to a directory of your choice.

3. Note where your ESP.exe file is stored on yo
At the end of the install process, copy a shor

under ESP and follow the prompts.

ur computer’s CD drive.

com/downloadcenter/

er hard drive.

ur hard drive.

tcut of the ESP icon to the desktop.

4. Click the ESP ico

n to start the program.

1. You can also access the scanner through its embedded menus. See “Embedded Menus” on

page A-20.

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Chapter Quick Start

Step 4 — Select Scanner Model

When you start the program, the following menu will appear:

Note: If you need to select another model later, you can find it in the App Mode under
Model on the menu bar.

1. In the Model dialog
If you do not want to make this selection every time you load ESP, uncheck Show

this window at Startup.

box, select your model.

2. Select the default name, for example MS-9-1, or type in
choice and click OK.

3. Click Yes when the connect to the scanner dialog appears.

a file name of your

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 1-5

Autoconnect

Step 5 — Autoconnect

1. In the Connecting to... dialog, select your communications port under COM
Port.

2. Click the Start button.

3. Allow time for the autoconnect routine to test all of the combinations. You will see
a blue

When connected, the CONNECTED message will appear in a green box in the status bar on
the bottom right of the dialog.

Tip: If connection fails, enable a different Com port and try again.
Tip: If you do not see either the CONNECTED or DISCONNECTED message at the bot-

tom of your dialog, try expanding the ESP window horizontally.

progress bar fill across the Connecting to ... dialog.

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Step 6 — Position Symbol and Scanner

h

t
is

Skew

S

Chapter Quick Start

1. Set up a bar code symbol1 at the scanning distance you will be using in your
application.

2

2. Avoid bright light or IR light from other sources, including other scanners.

3. Pitch symbol or scanner a minimum of ±15° to avoid specular reflection, the
return

of direct, non-diffused light.

Bar code
label

canner

axis

Scan line

Til
ax

Pitc
axis

Figure 1-4 Symbol/Scanner Position

For read ranges, see figure A-3 on page A-5.
Code 39 is the default symbol type enabled. If you are uncertain as to your symbology

type, enable all codes (see “Autodiscriminate” on page 5-22).

1. If using an I 2/5 symbol, verify that the number of characters in the symbol being scanned

matches the symbol length enabled for the I 2/5 symbol type (default is 10 and 6). See “Inter-

leaved 2 of 5” on page 5-8.

2. Consult “LE

D Indicators” on pag

e A-4.

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 1-7

Test for Read Rate

Step 7 — Test for Read Rate

If you don’t have a test symbol, print out this page and use the symbol here for
testing. With this test you can learn the percentage
observing the LEDs (20% through 100%) on the top of the scanner which are active
during a read rate test.

By ESP

After connecting to the scanner, ESP will open in Setup Mode.

1. Click the Test button in Setup Mode to begin the read rate test.

of decodes per images captured by

20 mil Code 39 Test Symbol

You can also find test symbols on the
back of the Microscan Marketing CD
jacket. The 20 mil refers to the width of
the narrowest bar (e.g., 7.5 mil =
.0075" or .1905 mm).

2. Follow the instructions in Setup Mode screen.

3. To end the Read Rate test, click the Stop button.

Note: If the scanner is in the default Contin
repeatedly as long as a readable symbol remains in the read range and the read cycle
configuration has not changed.

Note: S
mation on scan width and depth of field.

ee “Formulas for Number

of Decodes” on page A-27 for additional infor-

uous Read mode, it will read and beep

By Serial Commands

Send an <C> to begin the read rate test.
Send a <J> to end the read rate test.

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Chapter Quick Start

Step 8 — Configure the Scanner

By ESP

To make change scanner settings, or to access the utilities or terminal window, click on
the App Mode button.

To return to the Setup Mode, click on

See Chapter

2, “Using ESP” for detailed explanation of ESP features.

the Setup Mode button.

By Serial Commands

From your terminal program or the terminal screen in ESP, you can enter serial string
commands configuration and utility commands as described herein.

See “Serial Configuration Comm

Serial Commands” on page 12-3.

Note: You can learn the current setting of any parameter

after the number, as in <KA?> To see all “K” commands, send <K?>.

ands” on page A-13 and “Summary of Utility

by inserting a question mark

By Embedded Menu

From your terminal program you can send a <D> command to access the embedded
menus.

See “Embedded Menus” on page A-20.

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 1-9

Configure the Scanner

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Chapter

2

Using ESP

Chapter Contents

Setup Mode .............................................................................................2-2

Application Mode .....................................................................................2-3

Pulldown Menus ......................................................................................2-4

Making Changes in ESP..........................................................................2-6

Send/Receive Options .............................................................................2-7

This section is designed to help you understand the structure, elements, and application
of the ESP (Easy Setup Program).

When you start up ESP, unless otherwise specified, you will enter the Setup Mode for
initial setup
you can access several configuration and utilities menus.

. From there, you move easily into the App Mode (application mode) where

MS-9 Scanner User’s Manual 2-1

Setup Mode

Setup Mode

In Setup Mode you are presented with the Test option and if appropriate for your
application, Calibration. After connecting to your scanner (or scanner) the Setup
Mode will first appear. This will provide you with instructions specific to your model that
will help you in positioning, testing, and if appropriate, calibrating.

Test

Click the Test button to start the read rate test for a quick indication of the read capa­bilities and the limits of your application. When Decode
the test will count the percentage of decodes relative to the number of actual scans.
Click Stop to end the test.

Calibrate

Some models include a calibration routine that will optimize reads by comparing read
rates at various settings in focal lengths, scan speeds, and gain settings.

s per Second is unchecked,

Test button

Note: This view may be
slightly different for each
model.

On some models, clicking Auto Discriminate
will enable most available symbology types.

Click here to change
from percentage of
good decodes to
decodes per second

Calibration is avail­able on some models

Saves Calibration
results (if available)

Ends the read rate
test

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Chapter 2 Using ESP

Application Mode

From Setup Mode, you can click on the App Mode button to access specific configura­tion menus, utilities, and a terminal window where serial commands can be

entered.

Note that the App Mode and Setu

p Mode buttons appear in the same position to allow

easy switching between these primary modes.

The icons on this
toolbar are for operations

Pulldown menus

Click this icon to
return to Setup
Mode

Click this icon to
return to this view
from Utilities or
Terminal

Click on icons in this
toolbar to access
configuration menu
trees to make spe­cific changes in con­figuration

Click here to open
a terminal window

Note: This view may be
slightly different for
each model.

Click here to
access read rate
and other utilities

Note: F

or specific information on any of the icons shown abov

configuration bar, see specific chapters in this document.

e in the operations bar or

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Pulldown Menus

Pulldown Menus

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
selected under Open.

Important: When y

your hard drive, these changes are not saved to
your scanner. Figure 2-1 shows how settings can
be saved and received between ESP and the scan­ner and ESP and the host hard drive.

and available whenever the same file is

ou sav

e menu changes to

Receive Scanner Settings

ESP

File

Save

Host hard

drive

Save to Reader

File
Open

Figure 2-1 How Settings

are Saved

Scanner

Import/Export

Export converts the active ESP configuration settings to an ASCII text file. Import

converts the ASCII settings from a text file to ESP configuration settings.

Model

When you select New Model, you can define configuration set­tings for another model. When you save to the hard drive, you
will be saving
ESP file.

the settings of all the models defined in a single

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Options

You can use the Options menu to tell ESP how you wish
it to perform at startup.

Note: The setting
loaded into ESP when ESP is opened next, whether or not
you save the ESP file to the computer.

Preferences

Opens a dialog box that allows you to determine how you
want ESP to behave on Startup.

s you select here will be saved and be

Chapter 2 Using ESP

Document Memo (Options menu)

Allows you to describe a new document.

Model Memo (Options menu)

Allows you to describe the model currently in use.

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Pulldown Menus

Connect

Generally Autoconnect will be the quickest way that ESP
can get connected to a scanner. Autoconnect will try con­necting at the most common communications settings and

throug

step
the host’s settings.

When you select Connect, you will need to manually
select the communications settings from a popup dialog.

h the various settings until they match up with

View

View tells you what view is current and allows you to quickly
move to other views which are also accessed by clicking the icons
on the toolbars.

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Making Changes in ESP

To change scanner settings, or to access the utilities or terminal window, click on the

App Mode button.

To return to the Se

See the succeeding chapters and Appendices to see specific configuration command
explanations for both ESP and serial commands.

To make changes to a configuration setting in the menu trees:

1. Left click on the + to

expand tree

2. Double click on parame-

ter and click once in selec­tion box to view options.

3. Place your curser 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.

tup Mode, click on

the Setup Mode button.

5. Right click on the open screen and select

Save to Reader to implement the command

in the scanner.

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Send/Receive Options

Send/Receive Options

To access save and receive options, from the Configuration views click the

Send/Recv button:

can also access this selector by right-clicking in any of the configuration views.

You

Saving

You have 3 choices for saving:

1. Send, No Save.

This saves ESP settings to current
memory.

2. Send and Save.

Thi

s activates all changes in cur-

rent memory and saves
mand.)

to the scanner for power-on. (Similar to the <Z> com-

3. Send and

factory settings.

For Multidrop setup, see “Multidrop Communications” on page A-32.
For Matchcode setup, see Chapter 6, “Matchcode.”
For more on defaulting and saving settings, see “Defaulting/Saving/Initializing” on

page A-21.

Save, Including Factory. Incl

udes all settings including changes to

Receiving

From the Send/Recv selector select Receive Scanner Settings.
This is useful if you want to receive (upload) the scanner’s settings and save them as a

computer file for later retrieval and to verify that your ESP settings have been saved or
that you have not saved any unwanted changes that you or someone else previously
made in ESP.

Defaulting

When you select Default Current... or Default all ESP... you are only defaulting the
ESP settings. To default the scanner, see “Defaulting/Saving/Initializing” on page

A-21 for a more information.

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