Microscan MS-4Xi User manual

MS-4Xi Imager
User Manual
P/N 84-004444 Rev A

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Introduction
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Quick Start
Step 1 Check Hardware .......................................................................... 1-2
Step 2 Connect the System..................................................................... 1-3
Step 3 Position Imager and Symbol ........................................................1-4
Step 4 Install ESP.................................................................................... 1-5
Step 5 Select Model ................................................................................1-6
Step 6 Connect........................................................................................ 1-7
Step 7 Locate the Symbol in the Field of View ........................................1-8
Step 8 Calibrate..................................................................................... 1-10
Step 9 Test Read Rate ..........................................................................1-11
Step 10 Configure the Imager in ESP ...................................................1-12
Step 11 Save Configuration in ESP....................................................... 1-13
Chapter 2 Using ESP
EZ Mode .................................................................................................. 2-2
Application Mode ..................................................................................... 2-3
Menu Toolbar .......................................................................................... 2-4
View...................................................................................................... 2-13
Navigating in ESP................................................................................. 2-14
Send/Receive Options.......................................................................... 2-15
Using EZ Trax........................................................................................ 2-17
Chapter 3 Communications
Communications by ESP.........................................................................3-2
Communications Serial Commands ........................................................ 3-3
Host Port Connections............................................................................. 3-4
Host Port Protocol ................................................................................... 3-5
ACK/NAK Options ................................................................................... 3-6
Polling Mode Options .............................................................................. 3-7
Ethernet ................................................................................................... 3-8
Response Timeout ................................................................................ 3-14
LRC Status ............................................................................................ 3-15
Protocol Configuration Examples .......................................................... 3-16
ASCII Character Entry Modifier ............................................................. 3-17
Preamble ............................................................................................... 3-18
Postamble.............................................................................................. 3-19
Chapter 4 Calibration
Calibration Serial Commands.................................................................. 4-2
Calibration Overview ............................................................................... 4-2
Calibration Options .................................................................................. 4-3
Calibration by ESP ................................................................................ 4-10
Initiating Calibration ............................................................................... 4-12
Additional Notes about Calibration ........................................................ 4-18

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Chapter 5 Read Cycle
Read Cycle by ESP................................................................................. 5-2
Read Cycle Serial Commands ................................................................ 5-3
Read Cycle Setup ................................................................................... 5-4
Multisymbol ............................................................................................. 5-5
Trigger Mode and Filter Duration ............................................................ 5-6
External Trigger Polarity........................................................................ 5-11
Serial Trigger......................................................................................... 5-12
Start Trigger Character (Non-Delimited)................................................ 5-13
Stop Trigger Character (Non-Delimited)................................................ 5-14
End of Read Cycle ................................................................................ 5-15
Capture Mode........................................................................................ 5-17
Capture Timing...................................................................................... 5-21
Image Processing Timeout.................................................................... 5-23
Image Storage....................................................................................... 5-24
Minimum Good Reads........................................................................... 5-26
Setting Up the Imager for EZ Trax ........................................................ 5-27
Chapter 6 Symbologies
Symbologies by ESP............................................................................... 6-2
Symbologies Serial Commands .............................................................. 6-3
Data Matrix .............................................................................................. 6-4
Aztec Code.............................................................................................. 6-6
QR Code ................................................................................................. 6-7
Micro QR Code........................................................................................ 6-8
Code 39................................................................................................... 6-9
Code 128............................................................................................... 6-12
BC412 ................................................................................................... 6-15
Interleaved 2 of 5................................................................................... 6-16
Code 93................................................................................................. 6-19
Codabar................................................................................................. 6-20
UPC/EAN .............................................................................................. 6-23
Pharmacode .......................................................................................... 6-27
Postal Symbologies............................................................................... 6-29
GS1 DataBar ......................................................................................... 6-34
PDF417 ................................................................................................. 6-36
MicroPDF417 ........................................................................................ 6-37
Composite ............................................................................................. 6-38
Narrow Margins/Symbology Identifier.................................................... 6-39
Background Color.................................................................................. 6-41
Chapter 7 I/O Parameters
I/O Parameters by ESP ........................................................................... 7-2
I/O Parameters Serial Commands .......................................................... 7-3
Symbol Data Output ................................................................................ 7-4

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No Read Message................................................................................... 7-7
Output Indicators ..................................................................................... 7-8
Beeper ................................................................................................... 7-12
LED Configuration ................................................................................. 7-13
Serial Verification................................................................................... 7-14
EZ Button............................................................................................... 7-16
EZ Button Modes ................................................................................... 7-18
Configurable Output 1 ........................................................................... 7-20
Trend Analysis Output 1 ........................................................................ 7-23
ISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output 1 .............................................. 7-26
Diagnostic Output 1 ............................................................................... 7-29
Configurable Output 2 ........................................................................... 7-30
Trend Analysis Output 2 ........................................................................ 7-30
ISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output 2 .............................................. 7-30
Diagnostic Output 2 ............................................................................... 7-30
Configurable Output 3 ........................................................................... 7-31
Trend Analysis Output 3 ........................................................................ 7-31
ISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output 3 .............................................. 7-31
Diagnostic Output 3 ............................................................................... 7-31
Power-On/Reset Counts........................................................................ 7-32
Time Since Reset .................................................................................. 7-33
Service Message ................................................................................... 7-34
Frame Information ................................................................................. 7-35
Image Output......................................................................................... 7-36
Database Identifier Output..................................................................... 7-39
Quality Output........................................................................................ 7-40
Configuring EZ Trax Output................................................................... 7-41
Chapter 8 Symbol Quality
Symbol Quality by ESP ........................................................................... 8-2
Symbol Quality Serial Commands........................................................... 8-3
Overview of Symbol Quality ....................................................................8-4
Symbol Quality Separator/Data Matrix Output Mode ..............................8-8
ISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output ................................................. 8-10
ISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output by ESP .................................... 8-12
Microscan Symbol Quality Output ......................................................... 8-13
Microscan Symbol Quality Output by ESP ............................................8-16
Chapter 9 Matchcode
Matchcode by ESP .................................................................................. 9-2
Matchcode Serial Commands ................................................................. 9-3
Overview of Matchcode ........................................................................... 9-4
Matchcode Type ...................................................................................... 9-5
Match Replace....................................................................................... 9-10
Mismatch Replace ................................................................................. 9-11
New Master Pin .....................................................................................9-12

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Chapter 10 Camera and IP Setup
Camera and IP Setup by ESP............................................................... 10-2
Camera and IP Setup Serial Commands .............................................. 10-3
Video ..................................................................................................... 10-4
Evaluation.............................................................................................. 10-5
Calibration ............................................................................................. 10-8
Window of Interest................................................................................. 10-9
Configuration Database....................................................................... 10-12
Dynamic Setup .................................................................................... 10-13
X-Mode™ ............................................................................................ 10-14
Pixel Sub-Sampling ............................................................................. 10-15
Camera Settings.................................................................................. 10-17
Focal Distance..................................................................................... 10-19
Focal Distance Table (Read-Only) ...................................................... 10-20
Mirrored Image .................................................................................... 10-21
Illumination Brightness ........................................................................ 10-22
Skew Correction .................................................................................. 10-23
Morphological Pre-Processing ............................................................ 10-26
Morphological Operation and Operator Size ....................................... 10-27
Chapter 11 Configuration Database
Configuration Database Serial Commands ........................................... 11-2
Number of Active Indexes ..................................................................... 11-3
Configuration Database Status ............................................................. 11-4
Database Mode ................................................................................... 11-10
Save Current Settings to Configuration Database .............................. 11-15
Load Current Settings from Configuration Database .......................... 11-16
Request Selected Index Settings ........................................................ 11-17
Request All Configuration Database Settings ..................................... 11-18
Chapter 12 Terminal
Terminal Window................................................................................... 12-2
Find ....................................................................................................... 12-3
Send ...................................................................................................... 12-4
Macros................................................................................................... 12-5
Terminal Window Menus....................................................................... 12-6
Chapter 13 Utilities
Serial Utility Commands ........................................................................ 13-2
Read Rate ............................................................................................. 13-4
Counters................................................................................................ 13-6
Device Control....................................................................................... 13-8
Differences from Default........................................................................ 13-9
Master Database ................................................................................. 13-10
Firmware ............................................................................................. 13-16
Default/Reset/Save ............................................................................. 13-19
Imager Status Requests...................................................................... 13-21

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Learn Operations................................................................................. 13-23
Other Operational Serial Commands .................................................. 13-24
Chapter 14 Output Format
Output Format Serial Commands.......................................................... 14-2
Output Format Status ............................................................................ 14-3
Format Assign ....................................................................................... 14-4
Format Extract ....................................................................................... 14-5
Format Insert ......................................................................................... 14-7
Output Filter Configuration .................................................................... 14-9
Number of Filters ................................................................................. 14-14
Appendices
Appendix A General Specifications .........................................................A-2
Appendix B Electrical Specifications .......................................................A-6
Appendix C Serial Configuration Commands ........................................A-15
Appendix D Communications Protocol ..................................................A-20
Appendix E ASCII Table........................................................................A-29
Appendix F Operational Tips .................................................................A-30
Appendix G Using an External Trigger ..................................................A-31
Appendix H MS-4Xi Image Output ........................................................A-32
Appendix I Glossary of Terms ...............................................................A-35

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About the MS-4X Imager
About the MS-4Xi Imager
The key features of the MS-4Xi Imager are:
• Powerful X-Mode™decoding technology
• Ethernet TCP/IP connectivity
• Compatible with industrial M12 cabling
• Software-adjustable focus
• Support for both linear and 2D symbologies
• High-output LED illumination
• 10-30 VDC
• Optoisolated I/O
• EZ Button for setup and testing
• A blue target pattern that identifies the center point of the field of view
• A green flash (visible from all angles) to signal a successful read
• Compact size for easy integration into a wide variety of applications
MS-4Xi Communications
There are three ways to configure and test the MS-4Xi:
•
Microscan’s Windows-based ESP (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 Terminal or another
terminal program.
•TheEZ Button at the back of the imager.

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Warning and Caution Summary
• Viewing the MS-4Xi’s LED output with optical instruments such as magnifiers, eye
loupes, or microscopes within a distance of 100 mm could cause serious eye injury.
• Maximum LED output: .564 mW.
• Wavelength: 470 nm; 525 nm; 617 nm.
• Location of the MS-4Xi’s LED aperture window:
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
IMPORTANT: The MS-4Xi is intended for connection to a UL-listed direct plug-in power unit
marked Class II and rated 24 VDC at 5 Watts, or greater if using electrical accessories.
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.
WARNING: Baseplate temperature may exceed 70° C at maximum operating
temperature and may cause burns. Use caution when handling.
WARNING
LED LIGHT
DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
LED Output: .564 mW. Wavelength: 470 nm; 525 nm; 617 nm.
IEC 60825-1:1993+A1:1997+A2:2001
LED Aperture Window

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Statement of Agency Compliance
Statement of Agency Compliance
The MS-4Xi 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 MS-4Xi has been tested for compliance with CE (Conformité Européenne) standards and
guidelines, and has been found to conform to applicable CE standards, specifically the
EMC requirements EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003, ESD EN 61000-4-2, Radiated RF
Immunity EN 61000-4-3, ENV 50204, EFT EN 61000-4-4, Conducted RF Immunity EN
61000-4-6, EN 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003 for Class A products, Class A Radiated
Emissions, and Class A Conducted Emissions.
The MS-4Xi has been tested by an independent electromagnetic compatibility laboratory in
accordance with the applicable specifications and instructions.

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1 Quick Start
Contents
This section is designed to get your MS-4Xi up and running quickly, using the EZ button or
ESP (Easy Setup Program). Following these steps will allow you to get a sense of the
imager’s capabilities and to test sample symbols.
Detailed setup information for installing the imager into your actual application can be
found in the subsequent sections.
Step 1 Check Hardware................................................................................................................ 1-2
Step 2 Connect the System .......................................................................................................... 1-3
Step 3 Position Imager and Symbol..............................................................................................1-4
Step 4 Install ESP......................................................................................................................... 1-5
Step 5 Select Model...................................................................................................................... 1-6
Step 6 Connect ............................................................................................................................. 1-7
Step 7 Locate the Symbol in the Field of View ............................................................................. 1-8
Step 8 Calibrate ......................................................................................................................... 1-10
Step 9 Test Read Rate .............................................................................................................. 1-11
Step 10 Configure the Imager in ESP........................................................................................ 1-12
Step 11 Save Configuration in ESP........................................................................................... 1-13

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Check Hardware
Step 1 — Check Hardware
Item Description Part Number
1MS-4Xi
FIS-1004-1X10G
(X = 1 for Low
Density, 2 for
Standard Density)
2QX-1 Interface Device 98-000103-02
3Power Supply, M12 12-pin Socket, 1.3 m (Screw-On) 97-000003-03
4Photo Sensor, M12 4-pin Plug, NPN, Dark On, 2 m 99-000020-02
Caution: Be sure that all cables are connected BEFORE applying power to the
system. Always power down BEFORE disconnecting any cables.
Ethernet Standalone with QX-1Ethernet Standalone without QX-1
1
3
1
2
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Step 2 — Connect the System
Ethernet Standalone without QX-1
• Connect the M12 (power and I/O) end of the imager’s cable to the power supply (3).
• Connect the RJ45 (Ethernet) end of the imager’s cable to the host.
• Plug in the power supply to apply power to the imager.
Ethernet Standalone with QX-1
• Connect the M12 (power and I/O) end of the imager’s cable to “2” on the QX-1 (2).
• Connect the RJ45 (Ethernet) end of the imager’s cable to the host.
• Connect the power supply (3) to “3” on the QX-1.
• Connect the photo sensor (4) to “T” on the QX-1.
• Plug in the power supply to apply power to the imager.
Caution: Be sure that all cables are connected BEFORE applying power to the
system. Always power down BEFORE disconnecting any cables.
Ethernet Standalone with QX-1Ethernet Standalone without QX-1
1
3
1
2
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Position Imager and Symbol
Step 3 — Position Imager and Symbol
• Position the imager at a distance from the symbol that matches the factory pre-set focal
distance. If your imager is pre-set at 4” (Standard Density), position the parting line 4”
from the symbol. If your imager is pre-set at 3” (Low Density), position the parting line 3”
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.
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.
Note: For accuracy of testing and performance, Microscan recommends using a mounting
arm adapter kit. Contact your Microscan sales manager for details about mounting arm
adapter kits and other accessories.
Imager and Symbol Orientation
Imager and Symbol Orientation
Skew axis
Tilt
axis
Pitch
axis
Scan line

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Step 4 — Install ESP
ESP Software can be found on the Microscan Tools Drive that is packaged with the MS-4Xi.
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.
Minimum System Requirements
• 233 MHz Pentium processor
• Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit), Vista (32-bit or 64-bit), XP, or 2000 operating system
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• 128 MB RAM or greater
• 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 following menu will appear:
1. Click the button showing the MS-4Xi.
2. Click OK.
Note: You can also double-click the MS-4Xi button to make your selection.
3. Click Yes when this 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
• Click Connect on the menu toolbar, and then select Connection Wizard.
• Select the communication interface required by your application.
• Configure settings as required by the application, and click Connect.
• 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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Locate the Symbol in the Field of View
Step 7 — Locate the Symbol in the Field of View
Locate by ESP
•InESP’s EZ Mode, click the Locate button to enable the blue target 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 blue target pattern projected from the front of the
imager.
• Center the target pattern on the symbol.
At 2 to 3 inches, the pattern resembles an X. At 3 to 6 inches, the pattern resembles a V.
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.
Center on object
in field of view.
Target pattern shown as it would appear between 3 and 6 inches.