Microscan Quadrus MINI Imager, Quadrus MINI User Manual

Quadrus MINI Imager

User’s Manual

P/N 83-006300 Rev H

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Quick Start

Step 1 Check Required 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

Autoconnect.......................................................................................... 2-12

View...................................................................................................... 2-14

Navigating in ESP................................................................................. 2-15

Send/Receive Options.......................................................................... 2-16

Using EZ Trax........................................................................................ 2-18

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

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Calibration Overview ............................................................................... 4-2

Calibration Options.................................................................................. 4-3

Calibration by ESP ................................................................................ 4-11

Initiating Calibration............................................................................... 4-13

Additional Notes about Calibration ........................................................ 4-19

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

Image Processing Timeout.................................................................... 5-24

Image Storage....................................................................................... 5-25

Minimum Good Reads........................................................................... 5-27

Compare Mode...................................................................................... 5-28

Setting Up the Imager for EZ Trax ........................................................ 5-29

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/EAN 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 (RSS) .............................................................................. 6-34

PDF417 ................................................................................................. 6-36

MicroPDF417 ........................................................................................ 6-38

Composite ............................................................................................. 6-39

Narrow Margins/Symbology ID.............................................................. 6-40

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Background Color..................................................................................6-42

Chapter 7 I/O Parameters

I/O Parameters by ESP ...........................................................................7-2

I/O Parameters Serial Commands...........................................................7-3

Symbol Data Output ................................................................................7-4

No Read Message...................................................................................7-7

Bad Symbol Message............................................................................7-10

No Symbol Message .............................................................................7-10

1D/Stacked Symbology Qualification ....................................................7-11

2D Symbology Qualification ..................................................................7-12

Read Duration Output............................................................................ 7-18

Output Indicators ...................................................................................7-19

Beeper ...................................................................................................7-23

LED Configuration .................................................................................7-24

Serial Verification................................................................................... 7-25

EZ Button............................................................................................... 7-27

EZ Button Modes...................................................................................7-29

Configurable Output 1 ........................................................................... 7-31

Trend Analysis Output 1 ........................................................................7-34

ISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output 1 .............................................. 7-37

Diagnostic Output 1 ............................................................................... 7-40

Configurable Output 2 ........................................................................... 7-41

Trend Analysis Output 2 ........................................................................7-41

ISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output 2 .............................................. 7-41

Diagnostic Output 2 ............................................................................... 7-41

Configurable Output 3 ........................................................................... 7-42

Trend Analysis Output 3 ........................................................................7-42

ISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output 3 .............................................. 7-42

Diagnostic Output 3 ............................................................................... 7-42

Power-On/Reset Counts........................................................................7-43

Time Since Reset ..................................................................................7-44

Service Message ...................................................................................7-45

Frame Information .................................................................................7-46

Image Output......................................................................................... 7-47

Database Identifier Output..................................................................... 7-50

Quality Output........................................................................................ 7-51

Configuring EZ Trax Output...................................................................7-52

Introduction

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

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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

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 ............................................................................................. 10-9

Window of Interest............................................................................... 10-10

Configuration Database....................................................................... 10-13

Dynamic Setup .................................................................................... 10-14

Pixel Sub-Sampling ............................................................................. 10-15

Camera Settings.................................................................................. 10-16

Focal Distance..................................................................................... 10-17

Focal Distance Table (Read-Only) ...................................................... 10-18

Increment Focus Position.................................................................... 10-19

Decrement Focus Position .................................................................. 10-19

IP Threshold ........................................................................................ 10-20

Number of Symbols in Field of View ................................................... 10-22

Damaged Symbol................................................................................ 10-23

IP Mode ............................................................................................... 10-24

Hollow Mode........................................................................................ 10-26

Mirrored Image .................................................................................... 10-27

Illumination Brightness ........................................................................ 10-28

Skew Correction .................................................................................. 10-29

Chapter 11 Configuration Database

Configuration Database Serial Commands ........................................... 11-2

Number of Active Indexes ..................................................................... 11-3

Configuration Database Status ............................................................. 11-4

Database Mode ................................................................................... 11-11

Save Current Settings to Configuration Database .............................. 11-16

Load Current Settings from Configuration Database .......................... 11-17

Request Selected Index Settings ........................................................ 11-18

Request All Configuration Database Settings ..................................... 11-19

Chapter 12 Terminal

Terminal Window................................................................................... 12-2

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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 ................................................................................................ 13-5

Device Control .......................................................................................13-7

Differences from Default........................................................................13-8

Master Database ...................................................................................13-9

Firmware.............................................................................................. 13-15

Default/Reset/Save..............................................................................13-18

Imager Status Requests ......................................................................13-20

Other Operational Serial Commands ..................................................13-22

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

Ordered Output Filter...........................................................................14-13

Introduction

Appendices

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

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

Appendix C Quadrus MINI ESD Safe......................................................A-6

Appendix D Serial Configuration Commands ..........................................A-8

Appendix E Communications Protocol ..................................................A-15

Appendix F ASCII Table ........................................................................A-24

Appendix G Interface Standards ...........................................................A-25

Appendix H Object Detector ..................................................................A-26

Appendix I Operational Tips ..................................................................A-27

Appendix J USB-to-Serial Virtual COM Port Driver ...............................A-28

Appendix K Glossary of Terms..............................................................A-31

Index

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About the Quadrus MINI Imager

About the Quadrus MINI Imager

The key features of the Quadrus MINI are:

• Q-Mode ultra-high-speed image processing

• Megapixel optics (SXGA)

• Ultra-High Density, High Density, and Standard Density options

• Software-adjustable focus

• USB, RS-232, and RS-422/485 connectivity

• Support for both linear and 2D symbologies

• High-output LED illumination

• A multi-function EZ Button for location, calibration, and symbol reading

• 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

• Easy customization for a variety of specific applications

• ESD Safe option

About This Manual

This manual provides complete information on setting up, installing, and configuring the
imager. The chapters are presented in the order in which an imager 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 four ways to configure and test the Quadrus MINI:

• EZ Button.
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 window or
another terminal program.

• The tree controls and graphic interfaces in ESP’s App Mode.

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 Quadrus MINI’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 Quadrus MINI’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 Quadrus MINI 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 Quadrus MINI Imager 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 Quadrus MINI Imager
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 Quadrus MINI Imager 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)

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Introduction

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Contents

Step 1 Check Required 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 chapter is designed to get your Quadrus MINI Imager 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 chapters.

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Check Required Hardware

Hardware Required

Caution: Be sure that a ll cables are connected BEFORE applying power to the

system. Always power down BEFORE disconnecting any cables.

Step 1 — Check Required Hardware

Item Description Part Number

1 Quadrus MINI Imager FIS-6300-XXXXG
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

1

2

Scanner

6

Host

3

Network

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Step 2 — Connect the System

Hardware Configuration

Caution: Be sure that all cables are connected BEFORE applying power

to the system. Always power down BEFORE disconnecting any cables.

Connecting by RS-232/RS-422/RS-485

• 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.

Quick Start

Important:
before

powering-on. Otherwise the unit will not be recognized as a USB device.

If you are using a

6

USB

model, you must connect the device to the host computer

1

2

Scanner

Host

3

Network

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Position Imager and Symbol

Imager and Symbol Orientation

Pitch
axis

Bar code
label

Tilt
axis

axis

Scanline

Scanner

Pitch

Tilt

Skew

Symbol

Reader

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 glar e of direct (spe cular) 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 pit ch is
±30°. The illustration below shows skew axis, pitch axis, and tilt axis.

Note: For accuracy of testing a nd performance, Microscan recommends using a mounting

arm adapter kit. Contact your Mi croscan sales manager for details about mounting arm
adapter kits and other accessories.

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Quick Start

Step 4 — Install ESP

Easy Setup Program (ESP) is Microscan’s propriet ar y setup and te sting ap plication. The
purpose of

When the Quadrus MINI is connected to a host computer (Windows Vista, XP, or 2000),
ESP can be used to configure reader settings and to set up communications between the
reader and host.

If installing from the Microscan Tools CD:

1. Insert the Microscan Tools CD in your computer’s CD drive.

2. Select ESP Software from the navigation bar at the left of the screen.

3. Click on ESP Software under the Current Version heading.

4. Click the Run button and follow the prompts in the ESP Setup Wizard.
Note: During installation, you may see an Internet Explorer Security Warning that

states: “The publisher could not be verified.” If you see this warning, click Run to
continue installation.

If downloading from the web:

1. Go to the Download Center at www.microscan.com.

2. Create a new member account or, if you are already a member, enter your user nam e
and password.

3. Navigate to the “Microscan Software” section of the Download Center (near the top of
the page).

4. Click on the link showing the latest version of ESP. Extract the ESP installation files to
a location of your choice on the host computer. Note where your ESP.exe file is stored

on your hard drive.

5. At the end of the installation process, the following icon will appear on your desktop:

ESP

is to provide a quick and easy way to set up and configure Microscan readers.

6. Click the ESP icon to start the program.

System Requirements for ESP

• 166 MHz Pentium processor (recommended)

• Windows Vista, XP, or 2000 operating system

• Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher

• 64 MB minimum RAM

• 40 MB minimum disk space

• 800 x 600 pixel minimum 256 color display

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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 Quadrus MINI.

2. Click OK.
Note: You can also double-click the Quadrus MINI 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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Quick Start

If you choose RS-232 protocol:

Select the

Quadrus MINI

from the
Select Device
menu and click

Finish.

Click Connect.

If you choose USB protocol:

• Once you select your communications mode, follow the prompt s to establish your
connection.

Step 6 — Select Protocol and Connect

• Choose the connection protocol you ar e using and click Next when the Select Protocol
dialog appears.

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Select Protocol and Connect (cont.)

USB:

RS-232:

Note: If your RS-232 host settings cannot

be changed to match the imager’s settings:

• Click Connect on ESP’ s menu toolbar,
and then select Connection Wizard.

• When the Select Protocol dialog
appears, select RS-232 and click Next.

• When the RS-232 dialog appears,
check the Force Connect box and
click the Connect button.

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.

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Quick Start

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 vie w beneath th e 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.

Center on object
in field of view.

Target pattern shown as it would appear between 3 and 6 inches.

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

Quadrus MINI settings can be adjusted automatically for optimum symbol decoding performance
by 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 succe ssful completion of this routine, a green LED p attern
will flash brightly
and stop searching.

and illuminate the symbol. If unsuccessful, the imager will emit 5 short beeps

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 — Configur e the Imager in ESP

To make setup changes to Quadrus MINI, click the App Mode button.

Quick Start

The following modes are accessible by clicking the buttons in the first row of

• Click the Autoconnect button to establish communications between ESP and the imager.

• Click the Send/Recv button to send or receive commands.

• Click the Camera button to access a live Video view, Evaluate image captures, Calibrate
the imager, set the Window of Interest, fine-tune capture settings and processing settings
in the Configuration Database, and control multiple read cycle functions in Dynamic Setup.

• Click the Terminal button to display decoded symbol data, and to send serial commands
to the imager using text or macros.

• Click the Utilities button to test Read Rate, request o r clear Counter s, 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.

• Click the Output Format button to determine the order and content of data output.

Click the Configuration button to display the second row of ESP icons.

App Mode

icons:

From here you can make changes in the tree controls that can be accessed by clicking the
buttons on the second row of icons in the

For further details, see Microscan ESP Help in the dropdown Help menu.

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ESP

window.

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 — Sav e 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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EZ Mode........................ ... ............................ ............................ ............................ .........................2-2

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

Menu Toolbar................................................................................................................................2-4

Autoconnect................................................................................................................................2-12

View ............................................................................................................................................2-14

Navigating in ESP......................................................... ............................ ......................... .........2-15

Send/Receive Options ................................................................................................................2-16

Using EZ Trax.............................................................................................................................2-18

Contents

This section is designed to help you understand the basic structure and eleme nts 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 Quadrus MINI 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.

Information about using ESP in specific applications is provided in subsequent sections.
For ESP system requirements, see ESP System Requirement s in Chapter 1, Quick Start.

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

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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 Quadrus MINI’s blue t a rg et
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 set ting s.

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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Click here to open
the Terminal view.

Click this icon to
return to EZ Mode.

Menu toolbar.

Camera Setup, advanced
Calibration, Configuration
Database.

Click the Configuration icon to return to full
App Mode view from Camera, Terminal,
Utilities, or Output Format.

Click here for
Ordered Output
and Output Format
features.

Click on icons in this row to
access configuration trees
like the one shown here.

Click Capture and Decode to
read the symbol in the field of
view, and to see a high resolution
image capture of the symbol.

Decoded symbol data
is shown in this table.

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 chapters in 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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