Microscan QX Hawk User Manual

QX Hawk Industrial Imager

User’s Manual

P/N 83-006800 Rev A

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Quick Start

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

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

Step 3 Position the Imager ......................................................................1-4

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

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

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

Step 7 Locate Symbol .............................................................................1-9

Step 8 Calibrate.....................................................................................1-11

Step 9 Test Read Rate ..........................................................................1-12

Step 10 Configure the Imager ...............................................................1-13

Step 11 Save Changes.......................................................................... 1-14

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

Introduction

Chapter 3 Hardware Integration

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

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

QX Hawk and QX-1 Connectors and Pinouts..........................................3-4

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

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

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

Chapter 4 Setup

Video .......................................................................................................4-2

Evaluation............................................................................................. 4-11

Calibration ............................................................................................. 4-14

Window of Interest .................................................................................4-15

Configuration Database......................................................................... 4-17

Ordered Output......................................................................................4-24

Output Format ....................................................................................... 4-28

Dynamic Setup ...................................................................................... 4-32

Chapter 5 Parameters

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

Read Cycle ............................................................................................ 5-40

Symbologies ..........................................................................................5-61

I/O Parameters ......................................................................................5-93

Symbol Quality .................................................................................... 5-155

Matchcode ...........................................................................................5-162

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Table of Contents

Diagnostics.......................................................................................... 5-171

Chapter 6 Terminal

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 7 Utilities

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

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

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

Device Control......................................................................................... 7-9

Differences from Default........................................................................ 7-10

Master Database ................................................................................... 7-11

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

Bar Code Configuration Mode............................................................... 7-21

Calibration ............................................................................................. 7-22

Default/Reset/Save ............................................................................... 7-23

Imager Status ........................................................................................ 7-25

Learn Operations................................................................................... 7-27

Reboot System...................................................................................... 7-28

Static Validation..................................................................................... 7-29

Targeting ............................................................................................... 7-31

Temperature.......................................................................................... 7-32

Y-Modem Transfer Options ................................................................... 7-33

Appendices

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

Appendix B Electrical Specifications .......................................................A-7

Appendix C Ground and Shield Considerations......................................A-9

Appendix D Flying Lead Cordset Pinouts..............................................A-11

Appendix E Serial Commands ..............................................................A-12

Appendix F Protocol Commands...........................................................A-66

Appendix G ASCII Table .......................................................................A-75

Appendix H Configuring Ethernet TCP/IP .............................................A-76

Appendix I Interface Standards .............................................................A-79

Appendix J Glossary of Terms ..............................................................A-80

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Introduction

About the QX Hawk Industrial Imager

The key features of the QX Hawk Industrial Imager are:

• Fully integrated liquid lens technology, allowing infinite focus flexibility

• High-resolution modular optical zoom system

• Simple plug-and-play connectivity with Ultra-Lock™ cordsets and connectors

• Best-in-class X-Mode™ algorithms

• Embedded Ethernet TCP/IP

• A green flash (visible from all angles) to signal a successful read

• 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

• IP65/67 enclosure

Imager Communication

There are three ways to configure and test the QX Hawk:

• Microscan’s Windows-based ESP Software (Easy Setup Program), which offers
point-and-click ease of use and visual responses to user adjustments.

• Serial commands, such as <K100,1>, that can be sent from ESP’s Termina l or another
terminal program.

•The EZ Button on the top of the imager.

“Ultra-Lock” is a trademark of Woodhead (Molex).

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Warning and Caution Summary

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 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 antenna;

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;

• 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 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 LED light radiation exposure.

There are no user-serviceable parts in the imager. Opening the imager voids the Microscan
Systems, Inc. warranty.

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Introduction

Statement of Agency Compliance

The QX Hawk 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 QX Hawk has been tested for compliance with CE (Conformité Européenne) standards
and guidelines, and has been found to conform to applicable CE standards, specifically
the following requirements:

General Immunity for Light Industry: EN 55024:1998 ITE Immunity Standard
Radiated and Conducted Emissions of ITE Equipment: EN 55022:98 ITE Disturbances

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

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Statement of RoHS Compliance

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
trace levels. To view the documents stating these requirements, please visit:

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and

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Please contact your sales manager for a complete list of Microscan’s RoHS-Compliant products.

This declaration is based upon information obtained from sources which Microscan believes to be reliable, and
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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Contents

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

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

Step 3 Position the Imager............................................................................................................ 1-4

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

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

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

Step 7 Locate Symbol.................................................................................................................. 1-9

Step 8 Calibrate ..........................................................................................................................1-11

Step 9 Test Read Rate ...............................................................................................................1-12

Step 10 Configure the Imager.................................................................................................... 1-13

Step 11 Save Changes.............................................................................................................. 1-14

1 Quick Start

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

subsequent sections.

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ESP

(Easy Setup Program).

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 Standalone (with QX-1)

Ethernet Standalone (with QX-1)

Step 1 — Check Hardware

Item Description Part Number

1 QX Hawk Industrial Imager FIS-6800-XXXXG
2 QX-1 Interface Device 98-000103-01

QX Cordset, Common, M12 12-pin Plug to M12 12-pin Socket, 1 m

3
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 Catalog.

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

Important: Do not attempt to power more than four imagers with a single power supply in
a daisy chain configuration. Add a QX-1 and one power supply for every four additional
imagers in the daisy chain.

61-000162-01

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Quick Start

Serial Standalone (with QX-1) Ethernet Standalone (with QX-1)

Step 2 — Connect the System

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

Important: Do not attempt to power more than four imagers with a single power supply in
a daisy chain configuration. Add a QX-1 and one power supply for every four additional
imagers in the daisy chain.

RS-232

• Connect the Serial Communication Cable from “A” on the QX Hawk 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 Hawk does not require an Ethernet crossover cordset, because the imager

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 Hawk to the network.

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

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

• Plug in the power supply.

the connectors, as this will

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Position the Imager

Imager and Symbol Orientation

Pitch
axis

Bar code
label

Tilt
axis

axis

Scan line

Scanner

Pitch

Tilt

Skew

Symbol

Imager

Maximum skew,
tilt,

and pitch:

±30°

Step 3 — Position the Imager

• Position the imager at a focal distance of one inch or more from a test symbol.

• Tip the imager relative to the symbol to avoid the glare of direct (specular) reflection.
The case parting line should be perpendicular to the plane of the symbol by either pitching
the symbol or the imager as shown.

• Symbols can be rotated (tilted) at any angle; however, for best results symbols should
be aligned with the 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 result in more consistent decodes.

Important: Avoid excessive skew or pitch. Maximum skew is ±30°; maximum pitch is
±30°. The illustration below shows skew axis, pitch axis, and tilt axis.

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Quick Start

Step 4 — Install ESP

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

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.

Minimum System Requirements

• 166 MHz Pentium processor (Pentium II processor recommended)

• Windows Vista, XP, or 2000 operating system

• Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher

• 64 MB minimum RAM (128+ MB RAM recommended)

• 80 MB hard drive space

• 800 x 600 minimum 256 color display (1024 x 768 32-bit color recommended)

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Select Model

Step 5 — Select Model

When you start ESP, the model menu will appear:

1. Click the button showing the QX Hawk.

2. Click OK.
Note: You can also simply double-click the button showing your imager to make your

selection.

3. Click Yes when the following dialog appears:

Note: If you need to select another model later, click the Switch Model button near
the top of the screen or use Model > New Model in the menu toolbar.

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Step 6 — Connect

RS-232 Connection Wizard

Ethernet Connection Wizard

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 settings as required by the application, and click Connect.

Quick Start

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

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

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Connect (cont.)

Step 6 — Connect (cont.)

Ethernet TCP/IP

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

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Quick Start

Center on object
in field of view.

Step 7 — Locate Symbol

Locate by ESP

•In ESP’s EZ Mode, click the Locate button to enable the red X pattern.

The symbol in the field of view will appear in the video view beneath the Locate and
Calibrate buttons, and you will see the red target pattern projected from the front of the
imager.

• Center the target pattern on the symbol.

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 Symbol

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.

20%

LED will illuminate, and you will see the red target pattern projected

Note: To end all EZ Button functions, press the EZ Button once and quickly release.

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Quick Start

Step 8 — Calibrate

Imager settings can be adjusted automatically for optimum performance by either the EZ
Button or by ESP.

During the calibration routine, the imager will flash its amber Read Rate percent LEDs and
illumination LEDs while searching camera settings and determining the best configuration
for decoding symbol data. Upon successful completion of this routine, a green LED pattern
will flash brightly and illuminate the symbol. If unsuccessful, the imager will emit 5 short
beeps and stop searching.

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 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 Serial Command

Send <@CAL> from a terminal program to begin auto-calibration.

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Test Read Rate

These LEDs represent the
percentage of Good Reads
per images captured.

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Step 9 — Test Read Rate

Read Rate indicates the number of successful decodes per second achieved by the imager.

Test Read Rate by ESP

1. Click the Test button to start the Read Rate test.

If a symbol has been successfully decoded, its data and related information will be
presented in the field below the image display window. While the symbol is being
decoded, the Read Rate LEDs will indicate the corresponding read rate percentage
on the top of the unit.

2. Click the Stop button to end the Read Rate test.

Note: Read rate can also be tested using the Read Rate interface in Utilities.

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 decoded, the Read Rate LEDs will indicate the corresponding
read rate percentage on the top of the unit.

2. To end the Read Rate test, press the EZ Button and quickly release.

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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Quick Start

Step 10 — Configure the Imager

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

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 controls for Communication, Read
Cycle, Symbologies, I/O Parameters, Symbol Quality, Matchcode, and Diagnostics.

• Click the Setup button to access the Camera Setup tree control and the tabbed interfaces
for Video, Evaluation, Calibration, Window of Interest (WOI), Configuration Database,
Ordered Output, Output Format, and 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 show the tabbed interfaces for Read Rate, Counters, Device
Control, Differences from Default, Master Database, and Firmware.

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

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Save Changes

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
the selection.

3. Place the cursor in
the selection box,
scroll down to the
setting you want to
change, and click
once on the setting.

Step 11 — Save Changes

To make changes to configuration settings in the tree controls:

Saving Options

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

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

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2 Using ESP

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

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 tree controls (Communication, Read Cycle,

Symbologies, I/O Parameters, Symbol Quality, Matchcode, and Diagnostics), a
Setup interface, a Terminal interface, and a Utilities interface.

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

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

• Tree Controls: Each tree control contains a list of all command settings that pertain to
that specific area of imager operation. Each parameter can be configured using dropdown
menus or fields where characters can be entered.

•

Terminal: ESP

directly to the imager 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

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Minimum System Requirements

in Chapter 1,

Quick Start

.

EZ Mode

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

Symbol data is
displayed here.

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

Click Test button to
start the Read Rate
test and click Stop
to end the test.

Click
here to
initiate
a sliding
focus
control.

When Decodes per Second
is checked, the read rate test
displays how many decodes
the imager achieves each
second, instead of displaying
a percentage.

Contrast brightens
the image.

Click

Locate

to find and display the symbol. Click

Calibrate

to begin the

calibration routine. Calibration is also explained in

Quick Start

. Click

Learn

to save information about the next Data Matrix symbol decoded.

EZ Mode

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

imager, the
testing, and calibration.

Locate/Calibrate/Learn

The calibration routine optimizes the imager by comparing Read Rates at various camera
and image processing settings. Click
it in the video view. Then click Calibrate to begin the calibration routine. The Learn button
allows you to save information about the next Data Matrix symbol decoded, which allows
faster and more consistent processing.

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 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.

EZ Mode

view will appear. On-screen instructions assist the user with positioning,

Locate

to find the symbol in the field of view and display

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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,
Firmware

Video, Evaluation, Calibration, WOI, Configuration Database,
Ordered Output, Output Format, Dynamic Setup

Autoconnect to the
imager,

Send and

Receive

command
settings, and
Switch Model.

Symbol data is
displayed here.

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

Mirror Image reverses the image.
Contrast brightens the image.

Tabbed tree
controls

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

The illustration below shows how settings can be saved and

received between ESP and the imager, 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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Using ESP

Model

The Model dropdown menu shows a list of recent imagers that have been used with ESP.
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 readers.

Show Connect Prompt

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

Receive After Connect

At startup, loads the imager’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 decode data received from the imager 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
imager 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 18 mils is 0.018 inches.

mils

, or thousandths of an inch) of user-created

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