Symbol SYMBOL MS120XFZY User manual

Symbol MiniScan Family of
Scanners
Quick Reference Guide

2 Symbol MiniScan Family of Scanners
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Introduction
The new Symbol 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 Symbol 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 Symbol
MiniScan products can be easily used as stand-alone,
fixed-mount or embedded scanners.
The following models are available:
• Symbol MS320x
The Symbol 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 Symbol
MS320x scanner is also capable of reading RSS and
2-D bar codes such as PDF417 and composite codes.
• Symbol MS220x
The Symbol 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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• Symbol MS120xFZY
The Symbol MS120xFZY incorporates fuzzy logic for
premium scanning performance on all types of 1-D and
RSS bar codes including poorly printed and low
contrast.
• Symbol MS120xWA
The Symbol MS120xWA features a broad 60° scan
angle to accommodate large 1-D and RSS bar codes
within an extremely close range.
• Symbol MS954
The Symbol MS954, packaged in the smaller MiniScan
enclosure, offers customers easier integration into tight
areas. In addition, the Symbol MS954 offers excellent
1-D data capture performance. The Symbol MS954
supports RS232 only.
• Symbol MS440x
The Symbol MS440x integrates Symbol’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:
-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
NOTE Only Symbol MiniScan scanner models
ending in ‘07’ (e.g., Symbol MSxx07) can
communicate over USB.

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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.motorola.com/enterprisemobility/support
Connecting the Symbol MiniScan
The Symbol MiniScan can be triggered either by a
software trigger command, or by an external switch. If the
Symbol MiniScan scanner came without a host cable, or if
you are constructing an external triggering switch, consult
the Symbol MiniScan Integration Guide.
To connect the Symbol MiniScan:
1. Plug the 9-pin D-connector with the end marked “TO
SCANNER” into the Symbol 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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6. Program the Symbol MiniScan. Triggering option bar
codes begin on page 8. Refer to the Symbol MiniScan
Integration Guide for more information on selecting
specific parameters.
Scanning
1. Ensure all connections are secure.
2. Once power is applied to the Symbol 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.
RIGHT
012345
WRONG
012345

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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
Symbol 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 Symbol 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:
LED Indicators
Laser Patterns
Depending on the configuration, the Symbol MiniScan
scanner can emit one of five laser patterns.
Omnidirectional Scan Pattern
(Symbol 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 360oof
Beeper Indication
3 Beeps Power up (or reset) occurred. (Symbol
MS220x and MS320x models only.)
1 Beep A bar code is successfully decoded.
4 Beeps Transmission error. Bar code data was not
received by the host.
Fast warble A programming parameter was entered
successfully.
LED Indication
Red Scanner is on.
Green A bar code is successfully decoded.

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rotation, eliminating the need to orient the bar code in the
field of view.
Semi-omnidirectional Scan Pattern
(Symbol 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 20otilt.
Smart Raster Scan Pattern
(Symbol MS220x, MS320x)
The Symbol 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.
Stage 1:
Stage 2:

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High Density Single Scan Line
(Symbol 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
(Symbol MS220x, MS320x)
The Symbol MS220x and MS320x can create an
adjustable raster pattern of a programmed height. This
pattern is best for PDF417 environments.
Imaging (Symbol MS440x)
The Symbol 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
(Symbol MS120x, MS954)
The Symbol 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 Symbol MiniScan scanners.
Set All Defaults
Smart Raster
NOTE The bar codes that follow are not supported by
all Symbol MiniScan scanners. See the section Laser
Patterns beginning on page 10 for more information.

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Bar Codes (continued)
Always Raster
Semi-omnidirectional Pattern

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Bar Codes (continued)
Slab Pattern
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible
Cause Possible Solutions
No red LED
or nothing
happens
when you
attempt to
scan.
No power to the
scanner.
Check the system power.
Confirm that the correct host
interface cable is used.
Power supply not plugged in.
Check for loose cable
connections.
Scanner
cannotread
the bar
code.
Interface/power
cables are loose.
Check for loose cable
connections.
Scanner is not
programmed for
the correct bar
code type.
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.
Incorrect
communication
parameters.
Check that the
communication parameters
(baud rate, parity, stop bits,
etc.) are set properly.

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Scanner
cannotread
the bar
code
(continued)
Bar code symbol
is unreadable.
Check the symbol to ensure
it is not defaced. Try
scanning similar symbols of
the same code type.
Inappropriately
hot environment.
Remove the scanner from
the hot environment and
allow it to cool down.
Laser
activates,
followed by
a beep
sequence.
Beeper is
configured.
See Beeper Indications for
beeper indication
descriptions.
Problem Possible
Cause Possible Solutions

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Scanner
does not
function.
Accidentally
scanned Host
Trigger, Level
Trigger, or Pulse
Trigger from
Triggering Options
on page 8.
Symbol MSXX04 Non-Imager
Models:
Download the SSI Demonstration
Utility for MiniScan from
http://www.motorola.com/enterpri
semobility/contactsupport. Use
the utility to change the Trigger
Mode 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 Mode parameter.
Symbol 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
Motorola, or make a similar one
using the scanner’s pinouts as a
reference. See your Symbol
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.
Problem Possible
Cause Possible Solutions

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Regulatory Information
This device is approved under the Symbol Technologies brand;
Symbol Technologies, Inc., is the Enterprise Mobility business of
Motorola, Inc. (“Motorola”).
All Symbol 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 Symbol Technologies
equipment, not expressly approved by Symbol Technologies,
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:
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.
CAUTION Use of controls, adjustments or performance of
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 Motorola, 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 LASERLYS 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 PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1 CLASE 1 PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE 1
CLASSE 2 LUMIERE 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