MS-4 Quick Start Guide (EN)

Connecting by RS-232 / RS-422 • Connect the Imager ( 1 ) to the IB-3PC interface ( 2 ). • Connect the comm. cable ( 4 ) to the host ( 5 ) and to the host connector on the IB-3PC ( 2 ). • Connect power supply ( 3 ) to the IB-3PC ( 2 ). • Apply power to the Imager. Select the MS-4 from the menu and click OK . If you do not want to make this selection every time you start ESP , uncheck “Show This Window at Startup”. • Click Yes when this dialog appears: Caution: Be sure that all cables are connected BEFORE applying power to the system. Always power down BEFORE disconnecting any cables. Step 2 — Connect the System Connecting by USB • Plug the MS-4 Imager’s USB cable into a host USB port.

• Apply power to the Imager. Note: If you need to select another reader model later, click the Switch Model button near the top of the screen. Hardware Configuration ESP , this menu will appear: ESP Software can be found on the Microscan Tools Drive that is packaged with the MS-4 Imager. 1. Follow the prompts to install ESP from the Tools Drive. 2. Click on the ESP icon to run the program. Refer to the MS-4 Imager User Manual for detailed information about using ESP to configure the MS-4. Note:

ESP can also be installed from the Download Center at • 800 x 600 256 color display (1024 x 768 32-bit color recommended) Item Description Part Number 1 MS-4 Imager FIS-0004-XXXXG 2 IB-3PC Interface Box FIS-0001-0030 3 Power Supply 97-100002-04 (110V) 97-100002-05 (220V) 4 Comm. Cable 61-000010-01 Step 1 — Check Hardware Hardware Required Minimum System Requirements • 233 MHz Pentium PC • Windows 8, 7, Vista, or XP operating system Step 4 — Install ESP • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher www.microscan.com .

• 128 MB RAM or greater • 160 MB free disk space (32-bit or 64-bit) P/N 83-200004 -04 Rev A • Position the Imager at a distance from the symbol that matches the factory pre-set focal distance. For example, if your Imager is pre-set at 4”, position the parting line 4” from the 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. • Position the Imager in a place with as little ambient light as possible.

• Symbols can be rotated (tilted) at any angle; however, for best results symbols should be aligned with the FOV (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 produce better reads. • Avoid excessive skew or pitch. Maximum skew is ±30° ; maximum pitch is ±30° . Note: For instant setup and validation, the MS-4 can be hand-held or placed on its side. For accuracy, however, Microscan’s mounting arm adapter kits (P/N 98-000048-01 or -02) are recommended.

Step 3 — Position Imager Imager / Symbol Positioning ±30° Quick Start Guide MS-4 Imager Copyright © 2015 Microscan Systems, Inc. Item Description Part Number 1 MS-4 Imager FIS-0004-XXXXG 2 IB-3PC Interface Box FIS-0001-0030 3 Power Supply 97-100002-04 (110V) 97-100002-05 (220V) 4 Comm. Cable 61-000010-01

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The Imager can be optimized by the EZ button, ESP , or serial command . During calibration, the Imager will flash its LEDs while determining the best configuration for decoding symbol data. Upon successful completion, 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 EZ Button 1. Hold down the EZ button for about two seconds and release when you hear two short beeps . 2. The Imager will search through various camera and IP 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.

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’s data and related features will be presented under the “Symbol Information” box below the image display window. Calibrate by ESP 1. Click the Calibrate button in EZ Mode . 2. The Imager will search through various camera and IP settings to determine the best configuration for decoding symbol data. Calibrate by Serial Command Send to the Imager to begin the calibration routine. Step 8 — Calibrate Settings Move the symbol or the Imager so that the blue target pattern is centered over the symbol.

At 2 to 3 inches, the pattern resembles an X . At 3 to 6 inches, the pattern resembles a V . It is important for the whole symbol to fall within the field of view (FOV) of the Imager. The field of view is what appears in ESP ’s Locate/Calibrate window. Locate by EZ Button If you are not connected to a host computer, the EZ button will allow you to locate a symbol in the Imager’s FOV. • Hold down the EZ button for about one second and release when you hear one short beep. You will see the blue target pattern. • Center the target pattern on the symbol. Connect button. • Send or receive commands by clicking the Send/Recv button. • Make changes to Camera options by clicking the Camera button.

• Access the Terminal window, where you can see symbol data and enter serial commands, by clicking the Terminal button. • Review status settings or make changes to operational commands by clicking the Utilities button. • Format data for output by clicking the Data Output Format button. From here you can make changes in the configuration trees that can be accessed by clicking the buttons on the second row of icons in the ESP window. Note: To end all EZ button functions, press the EZ button once and quickly release. To make setup changes to the MS-4, click the App Mode button.

• Establish communications between ESP and the Imager by clicking the Click the Configuration button to display the second row of ESP icons. Step 7 — Locate the Symbol Step 10 — Configure and Save For further details, see ESP Help in the pulldown Help menu. Locate by ESP In ESP ’s EZ Mode , click the Locate button to enable the target pattern. You will see the blue target pattern projected from the front of the Imager. • Center the target pattern over the symbol you wish to read. • Click the Stop button to end the Locate function. Step 6 — Select Communications Protocol Important: The Imager is in Continuous Read Mode by default.

For best connection results, be sure that no symbols are within the Imager’s field of view while attempting to connect. • When the Select Protocol dialog appears, choose your connection protocol and click Next . When you are connected, you will see the green connection indicator in the status bar at the bottom right of your screen. • If you are using an RS-232 interface and your connection attempt fails, click the Autoconnect button, select a different communications port, and try again. This test will let you know the percent of good reads per images captured. Testing by EZ Button 1. To start the read rate test, hold down the EZ button about three seconds until you hear three short beeps .

While the symbol is being decoded, the read rate LEDs will indicate the corresponding read rate percentage on the back of the unit. 2. To end the read rate test, press the EZ button and quickly release. Testing by ESP 1. Click the Test button to start the read rate test and Stop to end it. If your symbol has been successfully decoded, its data and related features will be presented under “Symbol Information.” Also, while the symbol is being decoded, the read rate LEDs will indicate the corresponding read rate percentage on the back of the unit. 2. To end the test, click the Stop button. Testing by Serial Command You can also start a test with the or command and end it with the command.

Step 9 — Test Read Rate Copyright © 2015 Microscan Systems, Inc. USB RS-232 USB RS-232

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