Zebra MS904HS Quick Reference Guide

MiniScan Family of
Scanners

Quick Reference Guide

2 MiniScan Family of Scanners

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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:

•

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.

•

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.

•

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.

•

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.

•

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

•

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.

•

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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Continuous

The laser is enabled continuously and decode processing
is continuously active. In this mode, the scanner can be
configured to scan and transmit a bar code and then not
decode the same bar code for a set period of time (Time
Between Same Bar Code) and not decode ANY bar
code for a period of time (Time Between Different Bar
Codes). This allows the user to tailor the application to
the rate at which bar codes are presented. Refer to the
Zebra MiniScan Integration Guide for these bar codes.

Continuous

Host Trigger

The laser is enabled and decode processing begins in
response to an SSI Start Decode message from the host.
Refer to the Zebra MiniScan Integration Guide for more
information. Decode processing continues until a good
decode occurs, an SSI Stop Decode message is
received, or the Laser-On time expires. The laser is
disabled once decode processing is complete. The next
decode attempt does not occur until the next Start Decode
message is received.

Host

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Beeper Indications

The beeper indicates the scanner status as follows:

Beeper Indication

3 Beeps Power up (or reset) occurred. (Zebra

1 Beep A bar code is successfully decoded.

4 Beeps Transmission error. Bar code data was not

Fast warble A programming parameter was entered

MS220x and MS320x models only.)

received by the host.

successfully.

LED Indicators

LED Indication

Red Scanner is on.

Green A bar code is successfully decoded.

Laser Patterns

Depending on the configuration, the Zebra MiniScan
scanner can emit one of five laser patterns.

Omnidirectional Scan Pattern
(Zebra MS220x, MS320x)

This scan pattern is a high speed rotating omnidirectional
scan pattern that provides very aggressive performance
on 1-D bar codes because there are virtually no "holes" in
the pattern. This ensures fast throughput at the point of
activity and the ability to read 1-D symbols in 360

o

of

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Stage 1:

Stage 2:

rotation, eliminating the need to orient the bar code in the
field of view.

Semi-omnidirectional Scan Pattern
(Zebra MS220x, MS320x)

The semi-omnidirectional pattern is an alternative to the
full omnidirectional pattern, that scans highly truncated
1-D and RSS bar codes. The bar code must be presented
horizontally with no more than a 20

o

tilt.

Smart Raster Scan Pattern
(Zebra MS220x, MS320x)

The Zebra MS220x and MS320x can create a single line
which opens vertically to read PDF417 symbols using the
Smart raster feature. This feature auto detects the type of
bar code scanned and adjusts its pattern accordingly. This
provides optimal performance on 1-D, PDF417, RSS and
Composite bar codes.

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High Density Single Scan Line
(Zebra MS220x, MS320x)

The single scan line appears as a "mini" raster and scans
multiple areas of 1-D bar codes to swiftly and accurately
capture data on poorly printed and damaged bar codes.
The single line is ideal for 1-D bar codes.

Always Raster Pattern
(Zebra MS220x, MS320x)

The Zebra MS220x and MS320x can create an adjustable
raster pattern of a programmed height. This pattern is
best for PDF417 environments.

Imaging (Zebra MS440x)

The Zebra MS440x 650 nm laser and diffractive optical
element (DOE) generate a laser-aiming pattern that
represents the imager field of view. The aiming pattern
center cross hairs indicate the center of the field of view to
decode 1-D and 2-D bar codes, and capture signatures
and images.

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True Single Scan Line
(Zebra MS120x, MS954)

The Zebra MS120x and MS954 are 1-D scanners and
emit a single scan line.

Bar Codes

Following are some frequently used bar codes for some of
the Zebra MiniScan scanners.

NOTE The bar codes that follow are not supported by
all Zebra MiniScan scanners. See the section Laser

Patterns beginning on page 10 for more information.

Set All Defaults

Smart Raster

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Bar Codes (continued)

Always Raster

Semi-omnidirectional Pattern

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Bar Codes (continued)

Slab Pattern

Troubleshooting

Problem

No red LED
or nothing
happens
when you
attempt to
scan.

Scanner
cannot read
the bar
code.

Possible

Cause

No power to the
scanner.

Interface/power
cables are loose.

Scanner is not
programmed for
the correct bar
code type.

Incorrect
communication
parameters.

Possible Solutions

Check the system power.
Confirm that the correct host
interface cable is used.

Power supply not plugged in.

Check for loose cable
connections.

Check for loose cable
connections.

Ensure the scanner is
programmed to read the type
of bar code to be scanned.
Try scanning other bar codes
and other bar code types.

Check that the
communication parameters
(baud rate, parity, stop bits,
etc.) are set properly.

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Problem

Scanner
cannot read
the bar
code
(continued)

Laser
activates,
followed by
a beep
sequence.

Possible

Cause

Bar code symbol
is unreadable.

Inappropriately
hot environment.

Beeper is
configured.

Possible Solutions

Check the symbol to ensure
it is not defaced. Try
scanning similar symbols of
the same code type.

Remove the scanner from
the hot environment and
allow it to cool down.

See Beeper Indications for
beeper indication
descriptions.

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Problem

Scanner
does not
function.

Possible

Cause

Accidentally
scanned Host
Trigger, Level
Trigger, or Pulse
Trigger from

Triggering Opti ons
on page 8.

Possible Solutions

Zebra MSXX04 Non-Imager
Models:

Download the SSI Demonstration
Utility for MiniScan from

http://www.zebra.com/support.

Use the utility to change the
Trigger M od e parameter 138
(8Ah) to the value 04h
(Continuous Mode) via SSI.
Alternatively, use the utility's soft
trigger button to activate the
scanner, and scan the

Continuous option of the
Trigger M od e parameter.

Zebra MSXX07 Non-Imager
Models:

Cycle power to the scanner. As
the laser briefly appears after
power up, scan Continuous on

page 9.

All Models:

Connect an interface cable which
has an external trigger jack, a
push button trigger cable, and a
power supply to the scanner. You
can purchase these cables from
Zebra, or make a similar one
using the scanner’s pinouts as a
reference. See your Zebra
MiniScan model’s Integration
Guide for pinouts.
Using a momentary switch, short
the scanner’s trigger line to
ground to activate the laser, then
scan Continuous on page 9.

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Regulatory Information

This guide applies to Model Number of MiniScan Family of
Scanners.

All Zebra devices are designed to be compliant with rules and
regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as
required.

Any changes or modifications to Zebra equipment, not expressly
approved by Zebra, could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

Laser Devices

COMPLIES WITH 21CFR1040.10 AND 1040.11
EXCEPT FOR DEVIATIONS PURSUANT TO LASER
NOTICE NO. 50, DATED JUNE 24, 2007 AND IEC
60825-1 (Ed. 2.0), EN60825-1:2007.

The laser classification is marked on one of the labels on the
device.

Class 1 Laser devices are not considered to be hazardous when
used for their intended purpose. The following statement is
required to comply with US and international regulations:

CAUTION Use of controls, adjustments or performance of

Class 2 laser scanners use a low power, visible light diode. As
with any very bright light source, such as the sun, the user should
avoid staring directly into the light beam. Momentary exposure to
a Class 2 laser is not known to be harmful.

procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous laser light exposure.

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Scanner Labeling

Power Supply

Use ONLY a LISTED, Type no. 50-14000 (5Vdc/ 850mA) , or
PWRS-14000 (5Vdc/ 850mA), Direct Plug-In Power supply,
marked Class 2 or LPS (IEC60950-1, SELV). Use of Alternative
Power Supply will invalidate any approvals given to this unit and
may be dangerous.

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In accordance with IEC60825-1 and EN60825, the following
information is provided to the user:

ENGLISH HEBREW

CLASS 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 2 LASER LIGHT

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

DANISH / DANSK ITALIAN / ITALIANO

KLASSE 1 KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUKT CLASSE 1 PRODOTTO AL LASER DI CLASSE 1
KLASSE 2 LASERLYF CLASSE 2 LUCE LASER

SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN NON FISSARE IL RAGGIOPRODOTTO
KLASSE 2 LASERPRODUKT AL LASER DI CLASSE 2

DUTCH / NEDERLANDS NORWEGIAN / NORSK

KLASSE 1 KLASSE-1 LASERPRODUKT KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUKT, KLASSE 1
KLASSE 2 LASERLICHT KLASSE 2 LAS ERLYS IKKE STIRR INN I LYSSTRÅLEN

NIET IN STRAAL STAREN LASERPRODUKT, KLASSE 2
KLASSE-2 LASERPRODUKT

FINNISH / SUOMI PORTUGUESE / PORTUGUÊS

LUOKKA 1 LUOKKA 1 LASERTUOTE CLASSE 1 PRODUTO LASER DA CLASSE 1
LUOKKA 2 LASERVALO CLASSE 2 LUZ DE LASER NÃO FIXAR O RAIO LUMINOSO

ÄLÄ TUIJOTA SÄDETTÄ PRODUTO LASER DA CLASSE 2
LUOKKA 2 LASERTUOTE

FRENCH / FRANÇAIS SPANISH / ESPAÑOL

CLASSE 1 P RODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1 CLASE 1 PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE 1
CLASSE 2 L UMIERE LASER CLASE 2 LUZ LASER

NE PAS REGARDER LE RAYON FIXEMENT NO MIRE FIJAMENTE EL HAZ
PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 2 PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE 2

GERMAN / DEUTCH SWEDISH / SVENSKA

KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUKT DER KLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASERPRODUKT KLASS 1
KLASSE 2 LASERSTRAHLEN KLASS 2 LASERLJUS STIRRA INTE MOT STRÅLEN

NICHT DIREKT IN DEN LASERSTRAHL SCHAUEN LASERPRODUKT KLASS 2
LASERPRODUKT DER KLASSE 2

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Tested to comply
with FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

Note: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

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 communications. 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.

•

This device must be used with a properly shielded cable as
specified in the product integration guide

These limits are designed to provide reasonable

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

- Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme

NMB-003 du Canada.

Marking and European Economic Area (EEA)

Statement of Compliance

Zebra hereby declares that this device is in compliance
with all the applicable Directives, 2004/108/EC,

may be obtained from http://www.zebra.com/doc.

2006/95/EC and 2011/65/EU. A Declaration of Conformity

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72-58809-02 Revision A - March 2015

If you have a problem using the equipment, contact your
facility’s Technical or Systems Support. If there is a problem with
the equipment, they will contact Zebra Support at:

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For the latest version of this guide go to:

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