MiniScan Family of
Scanners
Quick Reference Guide
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Introduction
The new Zebra MiniScan family is the next generation of
industrial fixed scanners. The scanners provide the
quickest, easiest and most flexible integration of bar code
scanning into all types of devices. The Zebra MiniScan
family offers high performance scan engines, along with a
housing, exit window, decoder and variety of interfaces
(including USB) in a compact durable housing. All Zebra
MiniScan products can be easily used as stand-alone,
fixed-mount or embedded scanners.
The following models are available:
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Zebra MS320x
The Zebra MS320x offers a high speed omnidirectional
scan pattern that reads bar codes quickly and
accurately, minimizing the need for precise positioning
of linear 1-D bar codes. The Zebra MS320x scanner is
also capable of reading RSS and 2-D bar codes such
as PDF417 and composite codes.
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Zebra MS220x
The Zebra MS220x offers a high-speed "Smart" raster
pattern optimized for 2-D bar code applications and
poorly printed 1-D codes. The high scan rate of 640
scans per second ensures fast and reliable data on all
1-D and 2-D bar codes such as PDF417, Micro- PDF
and RSS.
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Zebra MS120xFZY
The Zebra MS120xFZY incorporates fuzzy logic for
premium scanning performance on all types of 1-D and
RSS bar codes including poorly printed and low
contrast.
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Zebra MS120xWA
The Zebra MS120xWA features a broad 60° scan
angle to accommodate large 1-D and RSS bar codes
within an extremely close range.
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Zebra MS954
The Zebra MS954, packaged in the smaller MiniScan
enclosure, offers customers easier integration into tight
areas. In addition, the Zebra MS954 offers excellent
1-D data capture performance. The Zebra MS954
supports RS232 only.
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Zebra MS440x
The Zebra MS440x integrates Zebra’s SE4400 imager
engine and PL4407 decoder to offer the highest
performance in the smallest enclosure. This tiny
MiniScan captures all 1-D and 2-D bar codes
omnidirectionally and also features signature and
image capture.
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Accessories
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For data connection:
NOTE Only Zebra MiniScan scanner models
ending in ‘07’ (e.g., Zebra MSxx07) can
communicate over USB.
- Push button trigger and cable,
p/n 25-04950-01R
- Female DB9 in straight connector to
RS-232 host,
p/n 25-58918-01R
- Female DB9 in right angle connector to RS-232
host,
p/n 25-58919-01R
- Female DB9 in right angle connector to USB host
(Type A connector),
p/n 25-58923-01R
- Female DB9 in straight connector with trigger jack
and beeper to USB (Type A connector),
p/n 25-58925-01R
- Female DB9 in straight connector to Synapse
Adapter Cable (6 ft. straight), p/n 25-58921-01
- Photo sensor trigger and cable,
p/n 25-13176-01R
- USB Cable (6 ft. straight) without trigger jack;
without beeper,
p/n 25-58926-01R
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- Low Profile DB9 USB Cable (18 in. straight); without
trigger jack; without beeper,
p/n 25-58926-02R.
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Other:
- Fixed mount stand,
p/n 20-60136-01R
- Simple Serial Interface Software Developer's Kit
(SSISDK). To download an SSISDK, go to:
http://www.zebra.com/support
Connecting the Zebra MiniScan
The Zebra MiniScan can be triggered either by a software
trigger command, or by an external switch. If the Zebra
MiniScan scanner came without a host cable, or if you are
constructing an external triggering switch, consult the
Zebra MiniScan Integration Guide.
To connect the Zebra MiniScan:
1. Plug the 9-pin D-connector with the end marked “TO
SCANNER” into the Zebra MiniScan scanner.
2. If using an external switch and applicable host cable,
plug the trigger cable into the female stereo connector
on the flying lead of the 9-pin D-connector.
3. Plug the output cable from the power supply into the
receptacle on the end of the connector near the host
end of the cable. (USB and Synapse cables do not
require a power supply.)
4. Plug the host side connector into the appropriate port
on your host terminal.
5. Check all connections to ensure they are secure.
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RIGHT
012345
WRONG
012345
6. Program the Zebra MiniScan. Triggering option bar
codes begin on page 8. Refer to the Zebra MiniScan
Integration Guide for more information on selecting
specific parameters.
Scanning
1. Ensure all connections are secure.
2. Once power is applied to the Zebra MiniScan scanner
the LED lights a continuous red.
3. Ensure the bar code is within scanning range. Align the
bar code and trigger the unit.
4. Upon successful decode, the scanner LED turns
green.
Aiming Tips
Scan the Entire Symbol
1. The scan beam must cross every bar and space on the
symbol.
2. Adjust the aim so that the thin, red laser beam covers
the entire length of the bar code.
3. If the decode is successful, the green LED lights and
the data is transmitted to the host. The scanner may
also beep.
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Triggering Options
Level Trigger
The laser is enabled and decode processing begins when
the trigger line is activated. Decode processing continues
until a good decode occurs, the trigger is released, or the
Laser-On time expires. The laser is disabled once decode
processing is complete. The next decode attempt does
not occur until the trigger line is released and then
reactivated.
Level
Pulse Trigger
The laser is enabled and decode processing begins when
the trigger line is activated. The laser remains on and
decode processing continues regardless of the trigger line
until a good decode occurs, or until the Laser-On time
expires. The laser is disabled once decode processing is
complete. The next decode attempt does not occur until
the trigger line is released and then reactivated.
Pulse
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