Microscan QX-830 User Manual

QX-830 Compact

Industrial Scanner

User’s Man ual

P/N 83-000830 Rev B

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Introduction

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Quick Start

Step 1 Check Hardware..........................................................................1-2

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

Step 3 Position Scanner and Symbol...................................................... 1-4

Step 4 Install ESP ...................................................................................1-5

Step 5 Select Model................................................................................1-6

Step 6 Connect........................................................................................1-7

Step 7 Test Read Rate..........................................................................1-10

Step 8 Configure the Scanner...............................................................1-11

Step 9 Save Changes in ESP ...............................................................1-12

Chapter 2 Using ESP

EZ Mode..................................................................................................2-2

App Mode................................................................................................2-3

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

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

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

Chapter 3 Hardware Integration

Connectors..............................................................................................3-2

Cordsets..................................................................................................3-3

QX-830 and QX-1....................................................................................3-4

Power and Trigger Switching ..................................................................3-6

Port Routing ....................................................... ... ... ...............................3-7

Application Examples..............................................................................3-8

Chapter 4 Scanner Setup

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

Configuration Database............................................... .. ..........................4-4

Ordered Output .......................................................................................4-6

Output Format............................................... .. ......................................4-10

Chapter 5 Scanner Parameters

Communication .......................................................................................5-2

Read Cycle............................................................... ... ..........................5-43

Symbologies..........................................................................................5-70

I/O Parameters.............................................. .. ............................ ... .....5-107

Matchcode...........................................................................................5-168

Diagnostics..........................................................................................5-177

Chapter 6 Terminal

Terminal Window.....................................................................................6-2

Find .........................................................................................................6-3

Send........................................................................................................6-4

Macros.....................................................................................................6-5

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Terminal Window Menus.........................................................................6-6

Chapter 7 Utilities

Serial Utility Commands...................................................... ....................7-2

Read Rate ...............................................................................................7-4

Counters..................................................................................................7-6

Device Control................................. ... .. .................................. ... ..............7-8

Differences from Default..........................................................................7-9

Master Database...................................................................................7-10

Digital Bar Code ....................................................................................7-16

Firmware................................................................................................7-17

Default/Reset/Save................................................................................7-20

Scanner Status Requests............................................... .. ... ..................7-22

Other Serial Utility Commands.......................................................... ....7-23

Embedded Menus .................................................................................7-28

Appendices

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

Appendix B Electrical Specifications .......................................................A-6

Appendix C Ground and Shield Considerations ......................................A-8

Appendix D Serial Commands ..............................................................A-10

Appendix E Protocol Commands...........................................................A-72

Appendix F ASCII Table........................................................................A-81

Appendix G Interface Standards ...........................................................A-82

Appendix H Glossary.............................................................................A-83

Introduction

Index

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About the QX-830 Compact Industrial Scanner

About the QX-830 Compact Industrial Scanner

The key features of the QX-830 Compact Industrial Scanner are:

• Quick and easy configuration with Ultra-Lock™ cables and connectors

• X-Mode™ symbol reconstruction and aggressive decode algorithm

• Embedded Ethernet TCP/IP and EtherNet/IP™

• Ultra-high-performanc e pr ocessing

• Real-time decoding

• Green Flash performance indicator

• LED array for performance, communication, and I/O user feedback

• EZ Button for setup and testing

• Compact size for easy integration into a wide variety of applications

• True IP65 sealing

Scanner Communication

There are three ways to configure and test the QX-830:

• Microscan’s Windows-based ESP Software (Easy Setup Program), which offers
point-and-click ease of use and vi sual 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 on the side of the scanner.

“Ultra-Lock” is a trademark of Woodhead (Molex).
“EtherNet/IP” is a trademark of the Open DeviceNet Vendors Association.

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Introduction

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. The se 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 used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving an te nn a;

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif ferent 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 at 5 watts or greater.

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.

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

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

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

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Statement of Agency Compliance

Statement of Agency Compliance

The QX-830 has been tested for compliance with FCC (Federal Communications
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 appr oved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The QX-830 has been tested for compliance with CE (Conformité Europé enne) standards
and guidelines, and has been found to co nfo r m to applicable CE standards, specifically
the following requirements:

Heavy Industrial: EN 61000-6-2:2005
Radiated Emissions: EN 55022:2006 Class A 30-1000 MHz
Conducted Emissions: EN 55022:2006 Class A .15-30 MHz

The QX-830 has been tested by an independent electromagnetic compatibility laboratory
in accordance with the applicable specifications and instructions.

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Introduction

Statement of RoHS Compliance

All Microscan readers with a ‘G’ suffix in the FIS number are RoHS-Compliant. All compliant
readers were converted prior to March 1, 2007 . All standard accessories in the Microscan
Product Pricing Catalog are RoHS-Compliant except 20- 500013-01 and 98-000039-02.
These products meet all the requirements of the European Parliament and the Council of
the European Union for RoHS compliance. In accordance with the latest requirements, our
RoHS-compliant products and packaging do not contain intentionally added Deca-BDE,
Perfluorooctanes (PFOS) or Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) compounds above the maximum
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Please contact your sales manager for a complete list of Microscan’s RoHS-Compliant products.

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from random sample testing; however, the information is provided without any representation of warranty,
expressed or implied, regarding accuracy or correctness. Microscan does not specifically run any analysis on our
raw materials or end product to measure for these substances.

The information provided in this certification notice is correct to the best of Microscan’s knowledge at the date of
publication. This notice is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. Users are responsible for
determining the applicability of any RoHS legislation or regulations based on their individual use of the product.

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Statement of RoHS Compliance

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Contents

Step 1 Check Hardware................................................................................................................1-2

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

Step 3 Position Scanner and Symbol...........................................................................................1-4

Step 4 Install ESP................................................................................... ......................................1-5

Step 5 Select Model....................................................... ... ................................. ... ........................1-6

Step 6 Connect.............................................................................................................................1-7

Step 7 Test Read Rate .............................................................................................................. 1-10

Step 8 Configure the Scanner............................. ................................. ... ................................... 1-11

Step 9 Save Changes in ESP.................................................................................................... 1-12

1 Quick Start

This section explains how to set up and test the QX -830 quickly using
Detailed setup information for installing the scanner into an application can be found in

subsequent sections.

ESP

(Easy Setup Program).

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Check Hardware

Hardware Required

Caution: Be sure that all connections are secure BEFORE applying power to

the system. Always power down BEFORE disconnecting any cables.

Serial Stan dalo ne (with QX-1)

Ethernet St andalone ( with QX-1)

Step 1 — Check Hardware

Item Description Part Number

1 QX-830 Compact Industrial Scanner FIS-0830-XXXXG
2 QX-1 Interface Device 98-000103-01
3 QX Cordset, Common, M12 12-pin Plug to M12 12-pin Socket, 1 m 61-000162-01
4 QX Cordset, Host, Serial, M12 12-pin Plug to DB9, 1 m 61-000152-01
5 QX Cordset, Host, Serial, M12 12-pin Socket to DB9, 1 m 61-000153-01
6 QX Power Supply, M12 12-pin Socket, 1.3 m 97-000003-01
7 QX Cordset, Host, Ethernet, M12 8-pin Plug to RJ45, 1 m 61-000160-01
8 QX Photo Sensor, M12 4-pin Plug, NPN, Dark On, 2 m 99-000020-02

Note:

Additional cordsets and accessories are available in the Microscan Product Pricing Cat alog.

Note: The QX-830 does not require an Ethernet crossover cordset, because the scanne r
itself performs automatic internal crossover (transmit- to-receive switching). Microscan
offers a standard straight-through (un-crossed) Ethernet cordset (61-000160-01).

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Quick Start

Serial Stan dalo ne (with QX-1)

Ethernet Standalone (with QX-1)

Step 2 — Connect the System

Important: When connectin g Ultra-Lock cordsets to the QX-830 and QX-1, align the pins
first and then push the connector into place. Do not twist
the pins.

RS-232

• Connect the Serial Communication Cable from “A” on the QX-830 to “2” on the QX-1.

• Connect the host cable from “1” on the QX-1 to the host computer.

• Connect the photo sensor to “T” on the QX-1.

• Connect the power supply to “3” on the QX-1.

• Plug in the power supply.

Ethernet

Note: The QX-830 does not require an Ethernet crossover cordset, beca use the scanner

itself performs automatic internal crossover (transmit-to-receive switching). Microscan
offers a standard straight-through (un-crossed) Ethernet cordset (61-000160-01).

• Connect the Ethernet Cable from “B” on the QX-830 to the network.

• Connect the photo sensor to “T” on the QX-1.

• Connect the power supply to “A” on the QX-830.

• Plug in the power supply.

the connectors, as this will bend

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Position Scanner and Symbol

Pitch
axis

Bar code
label

Tilt
axis

axis

Scanline

Scanner

Pitch

Tilt

Skew

Symbol

Scanner

Maximum
skew, tilt,
and pitch:
±30°

Step 3 — Position Scanner and Symbol

• Place a test symbol in a location with as little ambient light as possible.

• Position the scanner at the focal distance used in the application.

• Align the test symbol with the scanner’s field of view.

• Tip the scanner relative to the test symbol to avoid glare from specular reflection.

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Step 4 — Install ESP

ESP Software can be found on the Microscan Tools CD that is packaged with the QX-830.

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.

ESP System Requirements

• 166 MHz Pentium processor (recommended)

• Windows Vista, XP, or 2000 operating system

• Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher

• 64 MB minimum RAM

• 50 MB minimum disk space

• 800 x 600 pixel minimum 256 color display

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Select Model

Step 5 — Select Model

When ESP is opened, the following menu will appear:

1. Click the button showing the QX-830.

2. Click OK.

Note:

The QX-830 can also be selected by double-clicking the button showing the QX-830.

3. Click Yes when this dialog appears:

Note: To select another model later , click the Swit ch Model button near the top of the
screen or use Model > New Model in the menu toolbar.

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Quick Start

RS-232 Connection Wizard

Ethernet Connection Wizard

Step 6 — Connect

Connection Wizard

To connect using the Connection Wizard:

• Click Connect on the menu toolbar, and then select Connection Wizard.

•Select RS-232 or Ethernet to activate the appropriate display.

• Configure RS-232 or Ethernet settings as required by the application, and click Connect.

• When a connection is established, the green indicator in the status bar at the bottom
right of the screen will be visible:

Important: The scanner is in Continuous Read Mode by default. For best connection
results, be sure that no decodable symbols are within the scanner’s field of view while
attempting to connect.

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Connect (cont.)

Step 6 — Connect (cont.)

Ethernet TCP/IP

Once the QX-830 is connected, incoming symbol data can be displayed in the Terminal, as
shown below.

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Quick Start

Step 7 — Test Read Rate

Read Rate indicates the number or percentage of successful decodes per second achieved
by the scanner.

1. Click the Test button in ESP’s EZ Mode to start the Read Rate test.
Symbol data and read rate percentage information should appear in the Symbol

Information table in the bottom portion of the view. The Read Rate LEDs on the
side of the QX-830 will indicate the percentage of successful decodes per second.

2. Click Stop to end the Read Rate test.
Note: Read Rate can also be tested using the Read Rate interface in Utilities.

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Configure the Scanner

Step 8 — Configure the Scanner

Click the App Mode button to make configuration changes to the scanner.

The following modes are accessible by clicking the buttons at the top of the screen:

• 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 control views.

• Click the Setup button to show the tabbed interface views.

• Click the Terminal button to display decoded symbol data and to send serial commands.

• Click the Utilities button to access Read Rate, Counters, Device Control, Differences
from Default, Master Database, Digital Bar Code, and Firmwa re.

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

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Quick Start

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 scanner.

4. Left-click again
on the open
screen to complete
the selection.

3. Place the cursor in the
selection box, scroll
down to the setting to be
changed, and click once
on the setting.

Step 9 —

Save Changes in ESP

To make changes t o a configuration setting:

Saving Options

• Send, No Save. Changes will be lost when power is re-applied to the scanner.

• Send and Save. This activates all changes in current memory and saves to the scanner
for power-on.

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Save Changes in ESP

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2 Using ESP

EZ Mode........................ ... ............................ ... ............................ ... ...............................................2-2

App Mode............................................. ........................................................ ... ..............................2-3

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

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

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

Contents

This section explains the basic structure and elements of ESP (Easy Setup Program).
When ESP is opened, unless otherwise specified in ESP Preferences, the EZ Mode view

will appear. App Mode contains several configuration menus (Communication, Read
Cycle, Symbologies, I/O Parameters, Matchcode, and Diagnostics), a Setup interface,
a Terminal interface, and a Utilities interface.

ESP can be used to configure the QX-830 in three different ways:

• Graphic User Interfaces: Scanner settings can be configured using such point-and-click
tools as buttons, spin boxes, check boxes, and drag-and-drop functions.

• T ree Controls: Each conf iguration menu co ntains a list of all option settings th at pertai n
to that specific area of scanner operation. For example, the Read Cycle menu shows a

Laser Setup command, and then a list of the p arameters Laser On/Off, Laser Framing
Status, Laser On Position, Laser Off Position, and Laser Power. Each parameter

can be configured using dropdown menus or fields where characters can be entered.

•

T erminal: ESP

directly to the scanner by typing them in the provided field.

’s

Terminal

allows the user to send serial configuration and utility commands

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

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EZ Mode

Click the App Mode button
to access configuration trees
and other setup features.

Starts Read Rate test.

Click Calibrate to begin t he calibration
routine. Calibration is explained at the
left of the EZ Mode screen, and also
in Quick Start.

EZ Mode

EZ Mode allows the user to test read rate and calibrate the scanner. After connecting to

the scanner, the EZ Mode view will appear. On-screen instructions assist the user with
positioning, testing, and calibration.

Test

Click the Test button to start the read rate test for a quick indication of the scanner’s read
capabilities and the limits of the 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 scanner by comparing Read Rates at various
camera and image processing set ting s.

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Using ESP

Click here to open
the Terminal view.

Menu toolbar

Click this icon to
return to EZ Mode.

Read Rate,
Counters, Device
Control, Differences
from Default, Master
Database, Digital Bar
Code, Firmware

Tabbed tree
controls

Calibration, Configuration Database,
Ordered Output, Output Format

Autoconnect to the
scanner, Send and

Receive

command settings,

and Switch Model

App Mode

From EZ Mode, click on the App Mode button to access the tabbed tree controls in
Parameters, the intuitive user interfaces in Setup, the Terminal interface, and the Utilities

interface.

Note: The App Mode and EZ Mode buttons appear in the same position to allow easy
switching between these primary modes.

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Menu Toolbar

(Save to Scanner)

(Receive Scanner

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 configuration changes are saved to the hard
drive, these changes are not automatically saved to the scanner.

The illustration below shows how settings can be saved and

received between ESP and the scanner, and ESP and the host
hard drive.

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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Model

The Model dropdown menu shows a list of recent scanners that have been used with E SP.
When a different model is chosen, the connection to the present model is terminated.

To connect to another model, select New Model, choose a new model from the pop-up

menu that appears, and click OK.

Note: When an ESP file is saved, the settings of all the models defined in that file are saved.

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Menu Toolbar

The Toolbar Style
options allow the user
to determine how ESP
will display the mode
options in the two rows
at the top of the screen.

Options

The Options menu allows the user to save memos and set up
ESP Preferences.

Note: Preferences will be saved and loaded into ESP whenever
ESP is opened next, whether or not the ESP file is saved.

Preferences > General Tab

Reload Last File

At startup, reloads the last file saved to the host computer’s hard drive.

Show Model Prompt

At startup, shows the model menu displaying all supported scanners.

Show Connect Prompt

At startup, displays the Would you like to connect to the QX-830? prompt.

Receive After Connect

At startup, loads the scanner’s settings into ESP. (This is not recommended if ESP settings
are needed for future use. )

Skip EZ Mode

At startup, skips EZ Mode and opens directly in App Mode.

Enable ‘Send and Save as Customer Defaults’

At startup, enables the Send and Save as Customer Defaults option in the Send/Recv
command.

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Using ESP

Preferences > Terminal Tab

Show Non-Printable Characters

When Show Non-Printable Characters is enabled, characters such as “CRLF” will be
displayed in the Terminal window. When Enhanced Format is checked, the characters
are displayed with more detailed formatting.

Change Keyboard Macros

Clicking the Change Keyboard Macros button brings
up the Function Keys dialog. In this dialog, select the
desired function key and then enter the macro keystrokes
in the associated key map. For example, to make
the keystroke to send a trigger character, select F2, then
in the Ctrl row , enter <trigger character> and click OK.
Then whenever the Ctrl-F2 keystroke is pressed, the
trigger character will start the read cycle.

Note: The F1 key is reserved for opening ESP Help
and the F3 key is reserved for the Find Next function.

Ctrl-F2

Change Font

Allows the user to modify the font used for de code data rece ived from the scanner on the Terminal.

Change Echo Font

Allows the user to modify the font used for command characters typed into the Terminal.

Enable Echo

Allows the user to enter command characters in Terminal.

Display Incoming Data Even When Not in Focus

When Display Incoming Data Even When Not in Focus is enabled, data from the
scanner will continue to appear in the Terminal even when ESP is not the top window.

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Menu Toolbar

Preferences > Bar Code Options Tab

Sizing Information

Sets the bar height (in inches) and bar width (in

symbols.

Example: A bar width of 13 mils is 0.013 inches.

mils

, or thousandths of an inch) of user-created

Caption

Allows the user to define a caption for the symbol, and to determine the alignment of the
caption in relation to the symbol.

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