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x MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s ManualProduct LabelsThe following labels are located on the top, side, and bottom of the MS-3 Reader:ApprovalsThis equipme

Matchcode Type6-6 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual6–MatchcodeMatchcode TypeNote: When Matchcode is set to Enabled, Wild Card or Sequential, Number of

Chapter 6 MatchcodeMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 6-76–MatchcodeMatch Start PositionNote: Match Start Position must be set to 1 or greater to enab

Matchcode Type6-8 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual6–MatchcodeThe maximum character length for master symbols is 128. When more than one mas-ter symbol

Chapter 6 MatchcodeMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 6-96–MatchcodeSequence On NoreadAs an example of Sequence on Noread Enabled, consider the follow

Matchcode Type6-10 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual6–MatchcodeSequence On MismatchNote: Matchcode must be set to Sequential for this command to functi

Chapter 6 MatchcodeMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 6-116–MatchcodeMaster Symbol DatabaseImportant: Master Symbol Database is used only for comparin

Master Symbol Database6-12 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual6–MatchcodeCaution: Since the total number of characters available for the master symbol da

Chapter 6 MatchcodeMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 6-136–MatchcodeDelete Master Symbol DataStore Next Symbol Scanned as Master SymbolDefinition: De

New Master Pin6-14 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual6–MatchcodeNew Master PinAfter New Master Pin has been enabled and the pin activated, decodes will

MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 7-17–Scanner SetupScanner SetupChapter ContentsThis section includes general scanner setup relating to the specific n

MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual xiWarning and Caution SummaryThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A dig-ita

7-2 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual7–Scanner SetupScanner Setup by Serial CommandCommand Title FormatScan Speed <K500,scan speed>Laser Controls

Chapter 7 Scanner SetupMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 7-37–Scanner SetupScanner Setup by Embedded MenuFor information on accessing the embedded me

Scan Speed7-4 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual7–Scanner SetupScan Speed(factory setting)Definition: Allows the user to set the number of scans per sec

Chapter 7 Scanner SetupMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 7-57–Scanner SetupLaser On/Off StatusDefinition: When enabled, the laser is ON only during t

Laser Framing7-6 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual7–Scanner SetupLaser FramingLaser Framing StatusNote: Because scan widths are not always perfectly sy

Chapter 7 Scanner SetupMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 7-77–Scanner SetupLaser On PositionDefinition: Percentage of the full scan arc that the scan

Laser Framing7-8 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual7–Scanner SetupLaser Off PositionDefinition: Percentage of the full scan arc that the scan beam moves

Chapter 7 Scanner SetupMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 7-97–Scanner SetupLaser PowerDefinition: Allows the user or calibration routine to select la

Automatic Gain Control7-10 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual7–Scanner SetupAutomatic Gain ControlAGC is the acronym for Automatic Gain Control. AGC inc

Chapter 7 Scanner SetupMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 7-117–Scanner SetupLeading EdgeContinuousAGC Minimum(Read Only)AGC Maximum(Read Only)Definit

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Transition Counter7-12 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual7–Scanner SetupTransition CounterUsed for both AGC and symbol detection routines (see “No Symbo

Chapter 7 Scanner SetupMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 7-137–Scanner SetupBar DetectionMinimum Bar TransitionsMaximum ElementDefinition: Allows the

Bar Detection7-14 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual7–Scanner Setup

MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 8-18–Data OutputsData OutputsChapter ContentsThis section includes instructions for setting up conditions for data ou

8-2 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual8–Data OutputsOutput Conditions by Serial CommandCommand Title FormatSymbol Output <K705,symbol output status,w

Chapter 8 Data OutputsMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 8-38–Data OutputsOutput Conditions by Embedded MenusFor information on accessing the embedded

Symbol Output8-4 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual8–Data OutputsSymbol OutputNote: Symbol Output relates to data and should not to be confused with Dis

Chapter 8 Data OutputsMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 8-58–Data OutputsMismatchGood ReadWhen to Output Symbol DataUsage: Match is used in an applic

Symbol Output8-6 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual8–Data OutputsAs Soon As PossibleEnd of Read CycleNote: See “End of Read Cycle Mode” on page 4-15 for

Chapter 8 Data OutputsMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 8-78–Data OutputsMessage OutputThe following flow chart explains the logic paths taken for No

MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 1-11–Quick StartQuick StartChapter ContentsThis section is designed to get your scanner up and running quickly the us

Message Output8-8 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual8–Data OutputsNoread MessageNoread StatusNoread MessageNote: Noread Message will only be transmitted

Chapter 8 Data OutputsMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 8-98–Data OutputsBad Symbol MessageBad Symbol StatusBad Symbol MessageDefinition: When enable

Message Output8-10 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual8–Data OutputsNo Symbol MessageNo Symbol StatusNo Symbol MessageDefinition: When enabled, sends a m

Chapter 8 Data OutputsMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 8-118–Data OutputsSerial VerificationSerial Command Echo StatusSerial Command Beep StatusDefi

Serial Verification8-12 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual8–Data OutputsControl/Hex OutputOperational Command OutputSerial Cmd: <K701,serial command

Chapter 8 Data OutputsMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 8-138–Data OutputsQuality OutputQuality Output SeparatorNote: For all serial configuration co

Partial Output8-14 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual8–Data OutputsPartial OutputStatusStart PositionPartial LengthDefinition: When enabled, allows you

Chapter 8 Data OutputsMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 8-158–Data OutputsBeeper OutputBeeper Output ConditionDefinition: A beep is emitted either af

Beeper Output8-16 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual8–Data Outputs

MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 9-19–Discrete I/ODiscrete I/OChapter ContentsThis section includes instructions for setting up conditions for changin

1-2 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual1–Quick StartStep 1 — Hardware RequiredCaution: If using your own power supply, be certain that it is wired correc

9-2 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual9–Discrete I/OOutput Conditions by Serial CommandCommand Title FormatOutput 1 <K720,output on,polarity,pulse wi

Chapter 9 Discrete I/OMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 9-39–Discrete I/OOutput Conditions by Embedded MenusFor information on accessing the embedded

Output 19-4 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual9–Discrete I/OOutput 1Output OnNote: If Output On is set to Mismatch or Noread, Match, or Mismatch, a tran

Chapter 9 Discrete I/OMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 9-59–Discrete I/ONoreadOutput PolarityPulse WidthNumber to Output OnDefinition: Activates a d

Output 29-6 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual9–Discrete I/OOutput 2Output 2 has the same parameters and default settings as Output 1.Output 3Output 3 h

MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 10-110–DiagnosticsDiagnosticsChapter ContentsThis section describes warning and operating messages and their settings

10-2 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual10–DiagnosticsDiagnostics by Serial CommandCommand Title FormatWarning Message Status<K400,warning message sta

Chapter 10 DiagnosticsMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 10-310–DiagnosticsDiagnostics by Embedded MenuFor information on accessing the embedded menus

10-4 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual10–DiagnosticsWarning Messages OverviewImportant Note: Warning Message Status must be enabled before any warnings

Chapter 10 DiagnosticsMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 10-510–DiagnosticsWarning Message StatusImportant Note: Warning Message Status must be enable

Chapter 1 Quick StartMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 1-31–Quick StartStep 2 — Connect the SystemTo connect the system, do the following:1. Connect

Laser High Warning10-6 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual10–DiagnosticsLaser High WarningWhen enabled, a message is transmitted whenever the laser curre

Chapter 10 DiagnosticsMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 10-710–DiagnosticsLaser Low WarningWhen enabled, a message is transmitted whenever the laser

NOVRAM Corrupt Warning Status10-8 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual10–DiagnosticsNOVRAM Corrupt Warning StatusWhen enabled, a 7 character message is se

Chapter 10 DiagnosticsMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 10-910–DiagnosticsPower-on Count(These commands are READ ONLY.)CountResetsDefinition Returns

Time Since Last Reset10-10 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual10–DiagnosticsTime Since Last Reset(This command is READ ONLY.)Definition: Records the numb

MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 11-111–UtilitiesUtilitiesChapter ContentsUtility commands are generally commands that are performed during scanner op

11-2 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual11–UtilitiesUtilities by Serial Command Table 11-1 Summary of Utility Serial CommandsCommand Type Command NameCo

Chapter 11 UtilitiesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 11-311–UtilitiesMatchcode<E> Enable Matchcode (see also <K223,...> on page 6-2.)<

Counters11-4 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual11–UtilitiesCountersCounter commands can be a numeric value from 00000 to 65,535. After reaching the maxi

Chapter 11 UtilitiesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 11-511–UtilitiesPart NumberYou can send a request to the scanner for associated part numbers.By

1-4 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual1–Quick StartStep 3 — Initiate CommunicationsFrom your PC host computer, you can initiate communications with the

Checksum11-6 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual11–UtilitiesChecksumA Checksum verifies a scanner’s flash memory.By Serial CommandUpon sending <!>

Chapter 11 UtilitiesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 11-711–UtilitiesRead RateWhen in a read rate mode, the scanner will output a number preceding t

Device Control11-8 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual11–UtilitiesDevice ControlBy Serial CommandEnable Laser ScanningSending <H> caused the laser

Chapter 11 UtilitiesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 11-911–UtilitiesOutput 1Sending <L1> pulses activates the link between Output 1(+) and Ou

Symbol Type11-10 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual11–UtilitiesSymbol TypeSending <P> enables the scanner to decode all available symbol types wit

Chapter 11 UtilitiesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 11-1111–UtilitiesDefaulting/Saving/Resetting Understanding and controlling your reader’s active

Defaulting/Saving/Resetting11-12 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual11–UtilitiesFactory Default ParametersFactory defaults parameters are contained in th

Chapter 11 UtilitiesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 11-1311–UtilitiesCode Types Enable CommandsSee also “Autodiscriminate” on page 5-26 for a discu

Scanner Status Requests11-14 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual11–UtilitiesScanner Status Requests<?> Scanner Status ByteThe scanner responds to a

MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual A-1A–AppendicesAppendicesChapter ContentsAppendix A General Specifications...

Chapter 1 Quick StartMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 1-51–Quick StartStep 4 — Position Symbol and ScannerNote: If using an I 2/5 symbol, verify tha

A-2 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s ManualA–AppendicesAppendix A — General SpecificationsMechanicalHeight: 0.85” (21.6mm)Width: 1.75” (44.5mm)Depth: 1.75” (

Chapter A AppendicesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual A-3A–AppendicesDiscrete I/OTrigger Inputs: 3 to 24V rated (10mA @24VDC)Read RangesHigh DensityF

A-4 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s ManualA–AppendicesAppendix B — Electrical SpecificationsMaximum Operating Power: __ WattsPower Input: 5V, ___mV p-p max.

Chapter A AppendicesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual A-5A–AppendicesAppendix C — ADP Interface BoxTable A-3 Host 25-pin ConnectorTable A-4 Trigger

A-6 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s ManualA–AppendicesAppendix D — Serial Configuration CommandsThe following table is a list of all the available serial co

Chapter A AppendicesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual A-7A–AppendicesUnder-temperature <K403,degrees,message>Laser Overcurrent <K404,message

A-8 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s ManualA–AppendicesAppendix E — Serial Command FormatSerial commands are of two types: utility and configuration. Rules t

Chapter A AppendicesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual A-9A–AppendicesConcatenating Configuration CommandsCommands can be concatenated (added together

A-10 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s ManualA–AppendicesAppendix F — ASCII TableTable A-8 ASCII Table with Control CharactersDec Hex Mne Ctrl Dec Hex Ch Dec

Chapter A AppendicesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual A-11A–AppendicesTable A-9 Communication Protocol CommandsProtocol Command(Mnemonic displayed o

1-6 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual1–Quick StartStep 5 — Start CalibrationIn the calibration routine, the scanner attempts various settings to determ

A-12 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s ManualA–AppendicesAppendix G — Defaulting/Saving/Resetting Understanding and controlling your reader’s active, saved, a

Chapter A AppendicesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual A-13A–AppendicesFactory Default ParametersFactory defaults parameters are contained in the firm

A-14 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s ManualA–AppendicesHardware DefaultDefaulting the scanner resets the configuration parameters to factory default values.

Chapter A AppendicesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual A-15A–AppendicesReader Status Requests<?> Reader Status ByteThe reader responds to a stat

A-16 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s ManualA–AppendicesAppendix H — Symbol ConfigurationYou can configure your scanner by presenting Code 128 symbols that t

Chapter A AppendicesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual A-17A–Appendices3. A symbol that is presented to the scanner must be read 25 times consecutivel

A-18 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s ManualA–AppendicesAppendix I — Object DetectorIn a typical operation, a reader will wait for symbol data only during a

Chapter A AppendicesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual A-19A–AppendicesAppendix J — Formulas for Number of DecodesTo ensure reliable scanning, apply a

A-20 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s ManualA–AppendicesAngled Picket Fence Calculation The number of complete scans for angled picket fence is calculated th

Chapter A AppendicesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual A-21A–AppendicesAppendix K — Operational TipsDo:• Check inputs (symbol speed, length, height, e

Chapter 1 Quick StartMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 1-71–Quick StartStep 6 — Test for Read RateBy Serial CommandSend <Cp> from your terminal

A-22 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s ManualA–AppendicesAppendix L — Embedded MenusIn addition to ESP, you can also use a communications menu such as Microso

Chapter A AppendicesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual A-23A–AppendicesAppendix M — Interface StandardsInterface Standards, established by the Electro

A-24 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s ManualA–AppendicesAppendix N — Multidrop CommunicationsThis appendix describes the rules for setting up a concentrator

Chapter A AppendicesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual A-25A–AppendicesConnect to Scanner via the ConcentratorYou will need a multidrop concentrator a

A-26 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s ManualA–AppendicesPolling SequenceData that is transmitted to the host (symbol data, noread messages, counters, etc.) v

Chapter A AppendicesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual A-27A–AppendicesSelect SequenceUnlike poll requests, select commands always originate from the

A-28 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s ManualA–AppendicesTable A-13 Multidrop AddressesMultidrop Address Poll CharacterSelect CharacterMultidrop Address Poll

Chapter A AppendicesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual A-29A–AppendicesAppendix O — Glossary of TermsActive On (ION). An optoisolated input that’s log

A-30 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s ManualA–AppendicesDelimited. A command or field that is bracketed by pre-defined characters.Decode Rate. The number of

Chapter A AppendicesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual A-31A–Appendicesnect with a host and—using the RS232, RS422, or RS485 standards—pass data and s

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1-8 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual1–Quick StartStep 7 — Save SettingsAfter calibrating the MS-3, you can save your new settings to be available on p

A-32 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s ManualA–Appendicesdevice addresses and the RS485 standard.Narrow-bar-width. The width of the narrowest bar of a specifi

Chapter A AppendicesMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual A-33A–AppendicesRaster. Multiple, stacked scans produced by a separate oscillating mirror or by

A-34 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s ManualA–AppendicesSymbol. A bar code. A decodable graphic pattern containing information that is rec-ognized by a bar c

MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 2-12–CommunicationsCommunicationsChapter ContentsThis section includes connecting parameters and options for communic

2-2 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual2–CommunicationsCommunications By Serial CommandCommand Title FormatHost Port Parameters <K100,baud,parity,stop

Chapter 2 CommunicationsMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 2-32–CommunicationsCommunications by Embedded MenuMicroscan’s scanners have embedded menus

Host Port Parameters2-4 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual2–CommunicationsHost Port ParametersBaud Rate, Host PortParity, Host PortStop Bits, Host PortD

Chapter 2 CommunicationsMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 2-52–CommunicationsRS422 StatusUsed only in Point-to-Point protocol, and not with RTS/CTS.W

Auxiliary Port2-6 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual2–CommunicationsAuxiliary PortNote: The aux port cannot be used when the host port is set to RS422 o

Chapter 2 CommunicationsMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 2-72–CommunicationsTransparent ModeDefinition: In Transparent mode data is passed between t

Auxiliary Port2-8 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual2–CommunicationsHalf Duplex ModeDefinition: In Half Duplex mode all auxiliary port data and bar code

Chapter 2 CommunicationsMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 2-92–CommunicationsFull Duplex ModeDefinition: In Full Duplex mode all auxiliary port data

MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual iiiMicroscan Limited Warranty Statement and ExclusionsWhat is Covered? Microscan Systems Inc. warrants to the origina

Auxiliary Port2-10 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual2–CommunicationsDaisy Chain ModeDefinition: In a daisy chain application, scanners are connected in

Chapter 2 CommunicationsMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 2-112–CommunicationsConditions: The conditions for a daisy chain application are as follows

Auxiliary Port2-12 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual2–CommunicationsCommand Processing ModeAux Port Communications ParametersAs with the host port para

Chapter 2 CommunicationsMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 2-132–CommunicationsParity, Aux PortStop Bits, Aux PortData Bits, Aux PortDefinition: An er

Auxiliary Port2-14 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual2–CommunicationsDaisy Chain ID StatusNote: Enable/disable and length must be the same in all scanne

MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 3-13–ProtocolProtocolChapter ContentsProtocols are the rules by which devices pass data back and forth. This section

3-2 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual3–ProtocolProtocol By Serial CommandCommand Title FormatHost Protocol <K140,protocol>LRC <K145,status>

Chapter 3 ProtocolMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 3-33–ProtocolProtocol by Embedded MenuFor information on accessing the embedded menus, see “Embed

Protocol3-4 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual3–ProtocolProtocolPoint-to-Point (standard)Definition: Protocols define the sequence and format in which i

Chapter 3 ProtocolMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 3-53–ProtocolPoint-to-Point with RTS/CTSPoint-to-Point with XON/XOFF (Transmitter On/Off)Point-to

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Protocol3-6 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual3–ProtocolPolling Mode DMultidropNote: Scanners linking up to a Microscan MS-5000 multidrop concentrator m

Chapter 3 ProtocolMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 3-73–ProtocolUser Defined AddressUser Defined ExampleFrom HostDefinition: User Defined is conside

Protocol3-8 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual3–ProtocolUser Defined MultidropNote: Any ASCII character except a null (00) and a ^A (01) can be assigned

Chapter 3 ProtocolMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 3-93–ProtocolLRC (Longitudinal Redundancy Check)Definition: An error-checking routine that verifi

Response Timeout3-10 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual3–ProtocolResponse TimeoutDefinition: Time the scanner will wait before timing out if ACK, NAK, a

Chapter 3 ProtocolMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 3-113–ProtocolIntercharacter DelayDefinition: The time interval in milliseconds between individua

Preamble Characters3-12 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual3–ProtocolPreamble CharactersPreamble StatusPreamble Character(s)Definition: Defines a one to

Chapter 3 ProtocolMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 3-133–ProtocolPostamble CharactersPostamble StatusPostamble Character(s)Definition: Defines a one

Postamble Characters3-14 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual3–Protocol

MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 4-14–Read Cycle/Trig-Read Cycle/TriggerChapter ContentsRead cycles and triggering modes are at the heart of bar code

MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual vUPC/EAN ...5-17Code 1

4-2 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual4–Read Cycle/Trig-Read Cycle by Serial CommandCommand Title FormatTrigger Mode <K200,trigger mode,trigger filte

Chapter 4 Read Cycle/TriggerMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 4-34–Read Cycle/Trig-Read Cycle by Embedded MenuFor information on accessing the embedd

Trigger Mode4-4 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual4–Read Cycle/Trig-Trigger ModeContinuous ReadDefinition: The type of trigger event that will initiate

Chapter 4 Read Cycle/TriggerMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 4-54–Read Cycle/Trig-Continuous Read 1 OutputCaution: In automated environments, Contin

Trigger Mode4-6 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual4–Read Cycle/Trig-1ObjectdetectorObjectdetector10Positive0PositiveExternal Trigger LevelImportant: Lev

Chapter 4 Read Cycle/TriggerMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 4-74–Read Cycle/Trig-External Trigger EdgeImportant: Level and Edge apply to the active

Trigger Mode4-8 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual4–Read Cycle/Trig-Serial DataSerial Data or External EdgeDefinition: In Serial Data, the scanner accep

Chapter 4 Read Cycle/TriggerMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 4-94–Read Cycle/Trig-Trigger Filter DurationDefinition: Trigger Filter Duration can pre

External Trigger State4-10 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual4–Read Cycle/Trig-External Trigger StateNote: External Level, External Edge, or Serial Data

Chapter 4 Read Cycle/TriggerMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 4-114–Read Cycle/Trig-Serial Trigger CharacterSerial Trigger Character (delimited)Note:

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Serial Trigger Character4-12 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual4–Read Cycle/Trig-Start and End Trigger Characters (non-delimited)Note: Start and End ser

Chapter 4 Read Cycle/TriggerMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 4-134–Read Cycle/Trig-End Serial Trigger Character (non-delimited)Note: Serial Data or

Good Decode Reads4-14 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual4–Read Cycle/Trig-Good Decode ReadsNote: When setting up, determine if the scanner’s scan rate i

Chapter 4 Read Cycle/TriggerMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 4-154–Read Cycle/Trig-Read CycleNote: When to Output must be set to End of Read Cycle b

Read Cycle4-16 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual4–Read Cycle/Trig-New TriggerNote: When New Trigger is enabled and if not in External Level mode, Laser

Chapter 4 Read Cycle/TriggerMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 4-174–Read Cycle/Trig-Timeout Duration Note: A minimum setting of 2 is recommended.Note

Multisymbol4-18 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual4–Read Cycle/Trig-MultisymbolNumber of SymbolsDefinition: Multisymbol allows the user to define up to

Chapter 4 Read Cycle/TriggerMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 4-194–Read Cycle/Trig-Multisymbol SeparatorDefinition: The character that’s inserted be

Multisymbol4-20 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual4–Read Cycle/Trig-

MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 5-15–SymbologySymbologyChapter ContentsThis section describes the various symbol types that can be read and decoded b

MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual viiList of FiguresFigure 1-1 Hardware Required ...1-2

5-2 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual5–SymbologySymbology by Embedded MenuFrom the Main menu, scroll down through the options until you reach the follo

Chapter 5 SymbologyMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 5-35–SymbologySymbology by Serial CommandCommand Title FormatNarrow Margins/Symbology ID<K450

Autodiscriminate5-4 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual5–SymbologyAutodiscriminateAlthough Autodiscriminate is not a configuration command, but it is inc

Chapter 5 SymbologyMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 5-55–SymbologyNarrow MarginsNote: Do not use Narrow Margins with Large Intercharacter Gap enable

Symbology ID5-6 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual5–SymbologySymbology IDExplanation of Modifiers for Code 39, Codabar, and I–2/5• For Code 39, Codabar

Chapter 5 SymbologyMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 5-75–SymbologyBackground ColorDefinition: Allows the user to choose which symbol background (spa

Code 395-8 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual5–SymbologyCode 39Code 39 StatusCheck Digit Status (Code 39)Check Digit Output (Code 39)Definition: An alph

Chapter 5 SymbologyMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 5-95–SymbologyLarge Intercharacter Gap (Code 39)Fixed Symbol Length Status (Symbol 39)Fixed Symb

Code 395-10 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual5–SymbologyFull ASCII Set (Code 39)Definition: Standard Code 39 encodes 43 characters; zero through nine,

Chapter 5 SymbologyMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 5-115–SymbologyCodabarCodabar StatusStart & Stop Match (Codabar)Start & Stop Output (Cod

viii MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s ManualTable A-11 Hex Value to Binary Conversion ...A-15Table A-12 Quadrus EZ S

Codabar5-12 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual5–SymbologyLarge Intercharacter Gap (Codabar)Fixed Symbol Length Status (Codabar)Fixed Symbol Length (Coda

Chapter 5 SymbologyMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 5-135–SymbologyNote: Fixed Symbol Length Status must be enabled for Fixed Symbol Length to take

Interleaved 2 of 55-14 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual5–SymbologyInterleaved 2 of 5Interleaved 2 of 5 StatusCheck Digit Status (Interleaved 2 of 5)De

Chapter 5 SymbologyMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 5-155–SymbologyCheck Digit Output (Interleaved 2 of 5)Symbol Length #1 (Interleaved 2 of 5)Defin

Interleaved 2 of 55-16 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual5–SymbologySymbol Length #2 (Interleaved 2 of 5)Definition: Allows user to define a second symb

Chapter 5 SymbologyMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 5-175–SymbologyUPC/EANUPC StatusEAN StatusNote: UPC must be enabled for EAN to take effect.Defin

UPC/EAN5-18 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual5–SymbologySupplementals Status (UPC/EAN)Note: Under no circumstances will supplemental symbol data be sen

Chapter 5 SymbologyMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 5-195–SymbologySeparator Character (UPC/EAN)Note: If Separator Character has been changed to any

Code 1285-20 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual5–SymbologyCode 128Code 128 StatusFixed Symbol Length Status (Code 128)Fixed Symbol Length (Code 128)Note

Chapter 5 SymbologyMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 5-215–SymbologyUCC/EAN-128Note: Code 128 must be Enabled for UCC/EAN-128 to function.UCC/EAN-128

MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual ixAbout the MS-3 Laser ScannerThe MS-3 Laser is a ultra-compact scanner that can decode high density symbols from 2 t

UCC/EAN-1285-22 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual5–SymbologyApplication Record Separator Status (UCC/EAN-128)Note: Output Format must be set to Applica

Chapter 5 SymbologyMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 5-235–SymbologyApplication Record Padding (UCC/EAN-128)Note: Output Format must be set to Applic

Code 935-24 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual5–SymbologyCode 93Code 93 StatusFixed Code Length Status (Code 93)Fixed Code Length (Code 93)Definition: C

Chapter 5 SymbologyMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 5-255–SymbologyPharmacodeNote: It is recommended that you disable AGC before enabling Pharmacode

Pharmacode5-26 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual5–SymbologyBar Widths (Pharmacode)Forward/Reverse Decoding Direction (Pharmacode)Serial Cmd: <K477,s

MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 6-16–MatchcodeMatchcodeChapter ContentsThis section explains the matchcode output functions and the master symbol dat

6-2 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual6–MatchcodeMatchcode by Serial Command(See also “Master Symbol Database” on page 6-11.)Command Title FormatMaster

Chapter 6 MatchcodeMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 6-36–MatchcodeMatchcode by Embedded MenuFor information on accessing the embedded menus, see “Em

Overview of Matchcode6-4 MS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual6–MatchcodeOverview of MatchcodeDefinition: With Matchcode you can store master symbol data i

Chapter 6 MatchcodeMS-3 Laser Scanner User’s Manual 6-56–MatchcodeUsing Master Symbols1. Set Triggering Mode to External or Serial (see “Trigger Mod