Omron QX-830 Quick Start Guide

Caution: Be sure that all connections are secure BEFORE applying

power. Always power down BEFORE disconnecting any cables.

Hardware Required

Standalone (with QX-1) Standalone (without QX-1)

4 or 7

Quick Start Guide

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.

QX-830 Compact Industrial Scanner

P/N 83-110830-04 Rev B

Step 1 — Check Hardware

Item Description Part Number

QX-830 Compact Industrial Scanner

QX-1 Interface Device

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

QX Cordset, Host, Serial, M12 12-pin Plug to DB9 Socket, 1 m

QX Cordset, Host, Serial, M12 12-pin Socket to DB9 Socket, 1 m

QX Power Supply, 100-240VAC, +24VDC, M12 12-pin Socket

QX Cordset, Host, Ethernet, M12 8-pin Plug (Ultra-Lock) to RJ45, 1 m

QX Cordset, Host, Ethernet, M12 8-pin Plug (Screw-On) to RJ45, 1 m

Photo Sensor, VIS, NPN, Light On/Dark On

Note: Additional cordsets and accessories are available in the Product Pricing Catalog.

FIS-0830-XXXXG 98-000103-02 61-000162-02 61-000152-02 61-000153-02 97-000012-01 61-000160-01 61-000160-02

99-9000016-01

Step 2 — Connect the System

Important:

and QX-1, align the pins first and then push the connector into place. Do not twist the connectors, as this will bend the pins.

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

Note: The configuration instructions below are for simple, direct connections to an RS-232 or Ethernet host. The QX-1 can be added to RS-232 or Ethernet configurations in which greater flexibility and complexity are required. The first diagram in Step 1 shows a standalone configuration that includes the QX-1.

RS-232 Standalone (without QX-1)

1. Connect the Serial Communication Cable from “B” on the

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

3. Plug in the power supply.

Ethernet Standalone (without QX-1)

Important: Configure Ethernet-enabled scanners off-line and

then connect to network when ready for dynamic use.

1. Connect the Ethernet Communication Cable from “B” on

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

3. Plug in the power supply.

If you are connecting Ultra-Lock cordsets to the QX-830

QX-830 to the host.

the QX-830 to the host network.

Step 3 — Position Scanner

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

2. Position the scanner at the focal distance used in your application.

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

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

Step 4 — Install ESP

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

1. Follow the prompts to install ESP from the Tools Drive.

2. Click on the ESP icon to run the program.

Note: ESP can also be installed from the Download Center at

www.microscan.com.

Refer to the QX-830 Compact Industrial Scanner User Manual for detailed information about using ESP to configure the QX-830.

Minimum System Requirements

• 233 MHz Pentium PC

• Windows 8, 7, Vista, or XP operating system (32-bit or 64-bit)

• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

• 128 MB RAM or greater

• 160 MB free disk space

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

Step 5 — Select Model

When you start ESP, the model menu will appear:

1. Click the button showing the QX-830.

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

your scanner to make your selection.

3. Click Yes when this dialog appears:

Step 6 — Connect

RS-232

To connect using the Connection Wizard:

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

• Select RS-232.

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

and

Step 6 — Connect (cont.)

Ethernet TCP/IP

To connect using the Connection Wizard:

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

• Select Ethernet.

• Configure Ethernet settings as required by the application, click Connect.

and

Step 6 — Connect (cont.)

Ethernet TCP/IP (cont.)

When the QX-830 is connected, incoming symbol data can be displayed in the Ter min al, as shown below.

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

Important:

For best connection results, be sure that no decodable symbols are within the scanner’s field of view while attempting to connect.

The scanner is in

Continuous Read Mode

by default.

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. 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.

Refer to the QX-830 Compact Industrial Scanner User Manual for information about how to test read rate using serial commands or the scanner’s EZ button.

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

Important:

For best connection results, be sure that no decodable symbols are within the scanner’s field of view while attempting to connect.

The scanner is in

Continuous Read Mode

by default.

Step 8 — Configure and Save

Click the

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 communications.

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

• Click the Switch Model button to open the model menu, or

• Click the Parameters button to show the tabbed tree control views.

• Click the

• Click the Term inal button to display decoded symbol data and to

• Click the Utilities button to access Read Rate, Counters, Device

App Mode

return to the previous model.

send serial commands.

Control, Differences from Default, Master Database, Digita Code, and Firmware.

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

button to make configuration changes to the scanner.

Setup

button to show the tabbed interface views.

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