Microscan MS-3 CCD User manual

P/N 83-210038 Rev D1
Quick Start Guide
MS-3 CCD Reader
This guide is designed to get your reader up and running quickly.
When connected to a host computer with Windows operating
system (98 or above), you can use ESP (Easy Setup Program) to
configure and control your MS-3 CCD Reader. In addition to ESP,
you can send commands to your reader by serial command.
For a full explanation of the MS-3 CCD ’s commands and features,
refer to the
Help section of ESP or contact your Microscan sales
representative for the
MS-3 CCD Reader User’s Manual , available
in digital and print formats.

2MS-3 CCD Reader Quick Start Guide
Step 1 — Check Required Hardware
Caution: If using your own power supply, be certain that it is wired
correctly and supply voltage is 10 to 28VDC. Incorrect wiring or volt-
age can cause software or equipment failures.
If connecting to a host with an IB-131 Interface Box, you will need
the following:
Itema
a. See “Connect the System” on page 3 for diagram of
system.
Part Number Description
1FIS-0003-1XXXG MS-3 CCD Reader
2FIS-0001-0035G IC-332Adapter
399-000018-01 IB-131 Interface Box
4Host Computer
561-300026-03 Null Modem Configuration
Cable
697-100004-15
(90-264 VAC, 24VDC)
97-000002-01
(90-264 VAC, +5VDC)Power Supply
799-000017-01 Optional Object Detector

MS-3 CCD Reader Quick Start Guide 3
Step 2 — Connect the System
Caution: Be certain all cables are connected BEFORE applying
power. Always power down BEFORE disconnecting cables.
To connect the system, do the following:
1. Connect the reader (1) to
the “SCANNER” connector
on the IC-331 interface
converter (2) using the
attached 3-foot cable.1
2. Connect the IC-331
directly to the “SCANNER”
15 pin connector on the
IB-131 (3).
3. Connect the Host Com-
puter (4) to the IB-131
“HOST” 25-pin connector
via the Null Modem Con-
figuration Cable (5).2
4. Connect Power Supply
(6) to the IB-131
“POWER” connector.
5. Apply power to the system.
1. Since power supply is included in the single cabling assembly, the reader cable
should not exceed 3 feet. RS-232 cabling from the IB-131 to the host can be up
to 47 feet provided it does not include power input
2. If using your own null modem RS-232 host cable, be certain that the host’s TxD
connects to the reader’s RxD and the reader’s TxD connects to the host’s RxD.
Hardware Connections
4
1
2
3
7
5
Scanner
Network
Host
6

4MS-3 CCD Reader Quick Start Guide
Step 3 — Install ESP
(ESP stands for Easy Setup Program.)
With your reader connected to a host computer with Windows
operating system (98 or above), you can use ESP for configuration
and control.
If downloading from your “Microscan Tools” CD:
1. Insert your “Microscan Tools” CD in your computer’s CD drive.
2. Choose ESP Software from the main menu.
3. Launch Setup.exe under ESP and follow the prompts.
If downloading from the web:
1. Go to http://www.microscan.com/downloadcenter/
2. Create a new “myMicroscan” member account or, if you are
already a member, enter your user name and password.
3. Click the Download Software link and extract the latest version of
ESP to a directory of your choice. Note where your ESP.exe file
is stored on your hard drive.
4. At the end of the install process, the following icon should appear
on your desktop:
5. Click the ESP icon to start the program.

MS-3 CCD Reader Quick Start Guide 5
Step 4 — Select Reader Model in ESP
When you start the
program, the following
menu will appear.
1. Select MS-3 CCD
from the menu and
click OK. If you do
not want to make
this selection every
time you load ESP,
uncheck “Show this
window at Startup”.
2. Select the default
name (MS-3 CCD-1,
for example) or type
in a file name of your
choice and click OK.
3. Click Yes when the
following dialog box appears:
Note: If you need to select another model later, you can find it in
App Mode under Model on the menu bar.

6MS-3 CCD Reader Quick Start Guide
Step 5 — Autoconnect
1. In the Connecting... dialog, if your communications port is not
the default COM1, use the pull down arrow to change your com-
munications port.
2. Click the Start button.
When connected, the reader’s settings will be loaded into ESP
and the CONNECTED message will appear in a green box in the
status bar at the bottom right of your screen.
3. If the connection fails, enable a different Com Port, check connec-
tions, and try again.
Tip : If you do not see the CONNECTED or DISCONNECTED message
at the bottom of your dialog, try expanding the
ESP window horizontally.

MS-3 CCD Reader Quick Start Guide 7
Step 6 — Position Symbol and Reader
1. Set up a symbol at the distance you will be using in your application.
Note: If using an I 2/5 symbol, verify that the number of characters
in the symbol being scanned matches the symbol length enabled for
the I 2/5 symbol type (default is 10 and 6).
2.Avoid bright light or IR light from other sources, including other
readers.
3. Pitch the symbol or reader at a minimum of ±15° to avoid specular
reflection (the return of direct, non-diffused light).
Symbol/Reader Positioning
Note: Code 39 is the default symbol type enabled. If you are uncer-
tain as to your symbology type, enable all symbologies by selecting
the Auto Discriminate macro in Terminal mode.
Pitc
h
axis
Bar code
label Til
t
ax
is
Skew
axis
Scan line
S
canner

8MS-3 CCD Reader Quick Start Guide
Step 7 — Test for Read Rate
If you don’t have a test symbol, print out this page and use the symbol
here for testing. With this test you can learn the percentage of decodes
per images
captured by observing the active LEDs (20% through 100%)
on the top of the reader.
By ESP
After connecting to the reader, ESP will open in Setup Mode.
1. Click the Test button in Setup Mode to begin the
read rate test.
2. Follow the instructions on the Setup Mode screen.
3. To end the read rate test, click the Stop button.
Note: If the reader is in the default Continuous Read mode, it will
read and beep repeatedly as long as a readable symbol remains in
the read range, and as long as the Read Cycle configuration has not
changed.
By Serial Command
Send a <C> to begin the read rate test.
Send a <J> to end the read rate test.
Code 39 Test Symbol
You can also find test
symbols packaged with
your Microscan Tools CD.

MS-3 CCD Reader Quick Start Guide 9
Step 8 — Configure the Reader
By ESP
To change reader settings, or to access the Utilities or
Terminal window, click the App Mode button.
To return to Setup Mode, click the Setup Mode button.
By Serial Command
From your terminal program or the Terminal screen in
ESP, you can enter serial commands and configuration and utility com-
mands.
Note: You can learn the current setting of any parameter by inserting
a question mark after the number, as in <K100?>. To see all K com-
mands, send <K?>.

10 MS-3 CCD Reader Quick Start Guide