Microscan Mobile Hawk User manual

Mobile Hawk Handheld
DPM Imager
User Manual
P/N 84-100021 Rev B

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Introduction
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Quick Start
Check Required Hardware ...................................................................... 1-2
USB Interface .......................................................................................... 1-3
RS-232 Interface ..................................................................................... 1-4
Install ESP ............................................................................................... 1-5
Select Model............................................................................................ 1-6
Select Protocol and Connect to Imager ................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2 Using ESP
EZ Mode .................................................................................................. 2-2
Application Mode ..................................................................................... 2-4
Tree Controls........................................................................................... 2-5
Menu Toolbar .......................................................................................... 2-6
Send/Receive ....................................................................................... 2-16
Chapter 3 Basic Operations
Targeting and Decoding .......................................................................... 3-2
Scanning Guidelines................................................................................ 3-3
Decode Zones and Lighting Zones.......................................................... 3-4
Illumination System ................................................................................. 3-7
Illumination Sequence ............................................................................. 3-9
Chapter 4 Communications
Communications by ESP......................................................................... 4-2
Communications Overview...................................................................... 4-3
USB Interface .......................................................................................... 4-4
RS-232 Interface ..................................................................................... 4-5
Preamble ................................................................................................. 4-7
Postamble................................................................................................ 4-9
Preamble and Postamble by ESP ......................................................... 4-11
Keyboard Mapping ................................................................................ 4-12
Text Commands .................................................................................... 4-13
Other Communications Settings in ESP................................................ 4-14
Chapter 5 Read Cycle
Read Cycle by ESP ................................................................................. 5-2
Button Stay-Down Time........................................................................... 5-3
Ignore Duplicate Symbol Timeout ........................................................... 5-4
Region of Interest .................................................................................... 5-5
Chapter 6 Symbologies
Symbologies by ESP ...............................................................................6-2
Aztec........................................................................................................ 6-3
BC412...................................................................................................... 6-4
Codabar................................................................................................... 6-5
Code 39 ................................................................................................... 6-6
Code 93 ................................................................................................... 6-7

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Code 128................................................................................................. 6-8
Composite ............................................................................................... 6-9
Data Matrix ............................................................................................ 6-10
GS1 DataBar ........................................................................................ 6-11
Interleaved 2 of 5................................................................................... 6-12
MicroPDF417 ........................................................................................ 6-13
PDF417 ................................................................................................. 6-14
Pharmacode .......................................................................................... 6-15
QR Code .............................................................................................. 6-17
UPC/EAN ............................................................................................. 6-18
Symbology Identifier............................................................................. 6-19
Chapter 7 I/O Parameters
I/O Parameters by ESP ........................................................................... 7-2
Operational Feedback ............................................................................. 7-3
Gain Control ............................................................................................ 7-4
Exposure ................................................................................................. 7-5
Data Validation ........................................................................................ 7-6
Chapter 8 Advanced Operations
Dot Peen Enhanced Illumination Settings ............................................... 8-2
Illumination Settings by ESP ................................................................... 8-3
Lock Settings........................................................................................... 8-6
Chapter 9 Terminal
Terminal View.......................................................................................... 9-2
Find ......................................................................................................... 9-3
Send ........................................................................................................ 9-4
Macros..................................................................................................... 9-5
Terminal Right-Click Menu ...................................................................... 9-6
Terminal Dropdown Menu ....................................................................... 9-7
Chapter 10 Utilities
Device Control....................................................................................... 10-2
Differences from Default........................................................................ 10-3
Firmware ............................................................................................... 10-4
Advanced .............................................................................................. 10-6
Appendices
Appendix A General Specifications .........................................................A-2
Appendix B Electrical Specifications .......................................................A-4
Appendix C Default/Reset Procedure .....................................................A-7
Appendix D Maintenance ........................................................................A-8
Appendix E Troubleshooting ...................................................................A-9

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Introduction
About the Mobile Hawk Handheld DPM Imager
The key features of the Mobile Hawk Handheld DPM Imager are:
• MAXlite™ illumination technology
• Best-in-class X-Mode DPM decode algorithms
• Image Enhance optimization for difficult-to-decode direct part marks
• LED targeting pattern
• USB and RS-232 interface options
• Fast processing
• Rugged design
• Sustains 50+ drops from six feet to concrete
About This Manual
This manual provides complete information on setting up, installing, and configuring the
Mobile Hawk Handheld DPM Imager. The chapters are presented in the order in which the
imager would be assembled, configured, and optimized.
Highlighting
Cross-references and web addresses are highlighted in blue bold.
References to ESP, its toolbar headings (Communications, Symbologies, I/O Parameters,
etc.) and menu headings are highlighted in Bold Initial Caps.

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Statement of Agency Compliance
Statement of Agency Compliance
The Mobile Hawk has been tested for compliance with FCC regulations and was found to
be compliant with all applicable FCC Rules and Regulations.
IMPORTANT NOTE: 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.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The Mobile Hawk has been tested for compliance to CE (Conformité Européenne) standards
and guidelines and was found to conform to applicable CE standards, specifically the EMC
requirements: EN 55024, ESD EN 61000-4-2, Radiated RF Immunity EN 61000-4-3, EFT
EN 61000-4-4, Surge EN 61000-4-5, Conducted RF Immunity EN 61000-4-6, Magnetic
Field Immunity EN 61000-4-8, Voltage Dips EN 61000-4-11, Emissions EN 55022, Class B
Radiated Emissions, and Class B Conducted Emission, Current Harmonic Emissions IEC
61000-3-2, Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker IEC 61000-3-3 Class B.

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Mobile Hawk Handheld DPM Imager User’s Manual 1-1
1 Quick Start
Contents
This section is designed to get your Mobile Hawk Handheld DPM Imager up and running
quickly so you can get a sense of its capabilities and test sample symbols. Detailed setup
information for configuring the imager for your specific application can be obtained in the
subsequent sections.
Your interface type will determine how data is received by your host. When sending data by
USB, you must open a text editor in your host computer. When sending data serially, you
must use a terminal program such as HyperTerminal or ESP ’s Terminal view (RS-232 only).
Check Required Hardware ........................................................................................................... 1-2
USB Interface ............................................................................................................................... 1-3
RS-232 Interface .......................................................................................................................... 1-4
Install ESP.................................................................................................................................... 1-5
Select Model................................................................................................................................. 1-6
Select Protocol and Connect to Imager........................................................................................ 1-7

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Check Required Hardware
Check Required Hardware
Parts List for USB Mobile Hawk:
• One Mobile Hawk Handheld DPM Imager
• One 12 ft. USB cable (pre-attached to imager)
Parts List for RS-232 Mobile Hawk:
• One Mobile Hawk Handheld DPM Imager
• Cable clip attachment
• Spacer
• Two threaded screws
• RS-232 Interface Kit (Optional Accessory)
– 8 ft. coiled R-232 cable
– Power supply (U.S., Euro, or UK)