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MS-Connect 5100
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P/N 84-005100 Rev A

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  • Page 1 MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual P/N 84-005100 Rev A...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and/or service Microscan manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Microscan.
  • Page 3 Limitation of Liability In no event shall Microscan Systems Inc. be liable to you or any third party for any special, incidental, or consequential damages (including, without limitation, indirect, special, punitive, or exemplary damages for loss of business, loss of profits, business interruption, or loss of business information), whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, even if Microscan Systems Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Appendix D Indicator LEDs ..............A-5 Appendix E CompactFlash Card .............A-6 Appendix F Mounting Options ..............A-7 Appendix G Multidrop Communications ..........A-9 Appendix H ASCII Table ...............A-13 Appendix I Protocol Command Table............A-14 Appendix J Glossary of Terms ..............A-15 Index MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    • Easy DIN rail mounting About This Manual This manual provides complete information on setting up the MS-Connect 5100 and using it in an application setting. The sections are presented in the order that an MS-Connect 5100 is typically set up and made ready for operation.
  • Page 6 Statement of Agency Compliance Statement of Agency Compliance The MS-Connect 5100 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.
  • Page 7 The information provided in this certification notice is correct to the best of Microscan’s knowledge at the date of publication. This notice is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. Users are responsible for determining the applicability of any RoHS legislation or regulations based on their individual use of the product.
  • Page 8 Step 9 Configure the Reader ...................... 1-19 Step 10 Begin Active Operation of the Network................1-19 This section is designed to get your MS-Connect 5100 up and running quickly. Following these steps will allow you to get a sense of the product’s capabilities while you set it up for active operation.

  • Page 9: Step 1 Check Required Hardware

    99-000017-01 Multidrop Network Hardware Note: The Multidrop configuration shown above is just one example of configuration options. Any combination of Microscan readers and interface boxes can be used in the Multidrop network. See Step 7, Set Up Software, for more specific information about the cabling for each MS-Connect 5100 port.
  • Page 10 Setup and Operation Step 1 — Check Required Hardware (cont.) MS-Connect 5100 Port Pinouts MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Step 2 Install The Ms-Connect 5100 Unit

    The DIN rail should be positioned horizontally so that the unit’s ventilation holes are vertical in relation to cabinet orientation. Attach the MS-Connect 5100 to the DIN rail as shown below. The clamps at the back of the unit should snap securely onto the DIN rail.

  • Page 12: Step 3 Connect Hardware For Multidrop

    Step 3 — Connect Hardware for Multidrop Power Connection Wiring Once the MS-Connect 5100 unit has been physically installed in your application, the power supply can be wired to the unit. The Microscan power supply (97-100004-15) comes with a standard Micro-Change connector.

  • Page 13: Step 4 Apply Power To The Multidrop Network

    Step 4 — Apply Power to the Multidrop Network Once you have configured your hardware for Multidrop and securely connected all other cabling, you can safely apply power to the MS-Connect 5100 and the connected readers. CAUTION: Be sure that all cables are connected BEFORE applying power to the system.

  • Page 14: Step 5 Install Esp

    Step 5 — Install ESP Easy Setup Program (ESP) is Microscan’s proprietary setup and testing application. The purpose of ESP is to provide a quick and easy way to set up and configure Microscan products. When the MS-Connect 5100 is connected to a host computer (Windows Vista, XP, or 2000), ESP can be used to configure Multidrop settings and set up communication with a host.

  • Page 15: Installing Usb Driver

    Install USB Driver Step 6 — Install USB Driver When the MS-Connect 5100 is connected to a 24V power supply and the USB programming cable is connected to the host computer for the first time, you will be prompted to install the USB driver.

  • Page 16: Model Menu

    Note: It may take several seconds for the next screen to appear if this is the first time you have selected the MS-Connect 5100. You will see this window after selecting the MS-Connect 5100. Important: Each port is shown in the Communications tree control, and must be configured separately.
  • Page 17 Select USB from the list of options. Select the USB programming port and click OK. 3. Select Link > Receive and save the configuration file. The Receive function will load the MS-Connect 5100’s configuration profile in ESP. MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual 1-10...
  • Page 18 Multidrop network and the MS-Connect 5100. Verify that Driver is set to Microscan Multidrop, Concentrator Mode is set to Enabled, Host Port is set to RS-232 Host Port, and Port Mode is set correctly for the current application.
  • Page 19 6. The reader name and address can be configured in the RS-485 Communications Port tree. The MS-Connect 5100 uses address 50. Do not use this address for a reader. Select the Enable Device check box to enable the device. The system is now ready for operation.
  • Page 20 Intercharacter Timeout allows you to set the amount of time that must pass before the end of a read cycle. Line Terminator is the end-of-message character that must be sent at the end of a message stream to or from the MS-Connect 5100 or host device. MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual...
  • Page 21 Set Up Software Add Devices The MS-Connect 5100 supports up to 32 Microscan readers in a Multidrop network. After all devices (readers) in the network have been added, you must assign a station number (Multidrop address) to each. Each reader must be assigned its own Multidrop address when it is added to the network.
  • Page 22 Driver Selection dialog. Select Raw Serial Port when the Driver Picker for Serial Port appears, and click Important: RS-232 Port Settings must match host settings for baud rate, data bits, stop bits, and parity. MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual 1-15...
  • Page 23 Select Ethernet in the tree control and then select Port Mode. Manual Configuration: Port settings are manually configured as shown below. DHCP or APIPA: Port settings are configured automatically. Identify the MS-Connect 5100 by the MAC address. Enter the IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway Address.

  • Page 24: Step 9 Configure The Reader

    Step 8 — Configure the Reader Every application is unique, and each Microscan reader has different configuration requirements. Refer to the user’s manual for the Microscan reader or readers being used in your application. Important: All readers must be configured for Multidrop before they can be added to a Multidrop network.
  • Page 25 Configure the Reader Reader Setup (cont.) 5. In the Communications tree control, disable Preamble and Postamble. 6. Set RS-232/422 Host Port parameters to match the MS-Connect 5100 Multidrop port. 7. Set Host Protocol to Multidrop. 8. Set the Host Protocol Address of the first reader to 1.
  • Page 26 1. Force Connect using ESP, or use another terminal program. Use the same connection speed currently set on the MS-Connect 5100’s RS-232 Com Port. 2. Connect the MS-Connect 5100 RS-232 Port (not the RS-232/PG Port) to the host system. MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 Test the System Test the System (cont.) 3. Create a new macro with entry 01<T>CR. CR can be entered by typing <Ctrl>+m. 4. Trigger the reader by clicking the appropriate macro button. MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual 1-20...
  • Page 28 Step 10 — Begin Active Operation of Network Once all ports and devices are configured, you can begin capturing data. For information about the Microscan products that can be used with the MS-Connect 5100, consult the documentation on your Microscan Tools CD or visit www.microscan.com.
  • Page 29 Begin Active Operation of Network MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual 1-22...
  • Page 30 The MS-Connect 5100 is configured using ESP Software. ESP is available from Microscan’s website, and on the Microscan Tools CD. When you configure the MS-Connect 5100 using the latest version of ESP, you are assured that your unit has the most up-to-date feature set available. ESP software can configure the MS-Connect 5100 through the USB/PG port and the RS-232/PG port.

  • Page 31: Communications Window

    Communications Window Communications Window When the main MS-Connect 5100 ESP view appears, it will look like this: Note: If you close the Communications view, the main window will close and the Communications icon will appear at the center of the screen. You can return to the main window by double-clicking the icon.

  • Page 32: Menu Toolbar

    Whenever New is selected, the default configuration of ESP is loaded. Open / Save When Save or Save As is selected, the ESP configuration is saved to the host computer’s hard drive and available whenever the same file is selected under Open. MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Status Bar

    Status Bar When Status Bar is selected, the area at the bottom of the screen defines and explains the function or operation currently in view. Refresh The Refresh command refreshes the display, reapplying sorts and filters. MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual...
  • Page 34 Receive will load the MS-Connect 5100’s configuration profile in ESP. Mount Flash Remote firmware updates over TCP/IP require the MS-Connect 5100 to be fitted with a CompactFlash card. Mount Flash enables Windows Explorer to access the MS-Connect 5100’s CompactFlash card.
  • Page 35 Menu Toolbar Format Flash Remote firmware updates over TCP/IP require the MS-Connect 5100 to be fitted with a CompactFlash card. Format Flash creates a new file system on the MS-Connect 5100’s CompactFlash card. Send Time Send Time sends the host computer’s real-time clock setting to the MS-Connect 5100.

  • Page 36: Technical Support

    When Selected Enables ESP’s context-sensitive Help pop-ups, but only when objects of interest are specifically selected. About... Displays information about the current version of ESP for the MS-Connect 5100. MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Configuring Communications

    Configuring Communications Configuring Communications The Communications window lists the MS-Connect 5100’s available ports in the form of a tree control. Communications Tree Control Selecting a Programming Port The programming link between the host computer and the MS-Connect 5100 is made using an RS-232 serial port or a USB port.
  • Page 38 If the serial programming port must be used for communications, it is highly recommended that you use the USB port for your programming link. Microscan recommends using the RS-232/PG port for programming only. Selecting Microscan Multidrop To select a protocol for a specific COM port, click on that port’s icon in the Communication...
  • Page 39 Notice that a device has been added below the RS-485 Multidrop entry in the tree control. The MS-Connect 5100 can poll up to 32 devices concurrently. ESP allows you to create more than 32 devices, but no more than 32 should be simultaneously active. Each reader must be assigned a unique address ranging from 1 to 50.
  • Page 40 Important: Be sure to consult your network administrator when selecting appropriate values for these fields, and be sure to enter and download these values before connecting the MS-Connect 5100 to your network. If you fail to do this, it is possible—although unlikely—that you will cause network problems.
  • Page 41 The IP Routing option can be used to enable or disable the routing of IP packets between the Ethernet port and any connections made to or by the MS-Connect 5100. Do not enable this option unless you understand the implications of allowing such routing.
  • Page 42 Using ESP Physical Layer The Physical Layer options control the type of connection that the MS-Connect 5100 will attempt to negotiate with the hub to which it is connected. Generally, these options can be left in their default states, but if you have trouble establishing a reliable connection, especially when connecting directly to a PC without an intervening hub or switch, consider turning off both Full Duplex and High Speed operation to see if this solves the problem.
  • Page 43 This value can be user-defined in the For Send and For Receive fields shown below. The minimum value that can be entered in both fields is 64 and the maximum value is 2048. Maximum Segment Size MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual 2-14...
  • Page 44 Link section, remote firmware updates over TCP/IP require the MS-Connect 5100 to be fitted with a CompactFlash card. Since downloads will more than likely involve a firmware update at some point, such a card is highly recommended when using this feature.
  • Page 45 Configuring Communications EtherNet/IP Overview This section explains how to use the MS-Connect 5100 for EtherNet/IP. 1. Select the appropriate Host Port (serial port or Ethernet) for protocol conversion. Select a Host Port and click the Edit button next to the Driver Selection dialog in the right-hand pane.
  • Page 46 Using ESP EtherNet/IP Overview (cont.) 4. Create a Gateway Block on the PLC by clicking the Add Gateway Block button. MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual 2-17...
  • Page 47 Select the direction of data transfer. For master devices, this controls the type of operation that ESP will perform. For slave devices, it indicates whether or not ESP will accept write operations. Slave read operations are accepted regardless of this setting. MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual 2-18...
  • Page 48 6. Click Edit in the Start Address row to display Data Items, Data Types, and Elements. 7. Select the appropriate Data Item, Data Type, and Element. Important: The Element value in this example corresponds to the starting address. MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual 2-19...
  • Page 49 Entries appear in the left-hand pane of the window to represent each of the registers that the block exposes to remote access. In the example below, Block 1 has 10 registers exposed to remote access. Individual Registers on Block 1 (left-hand pane) MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual 2-20...
  • Page 50 Using ESP EtherNet/IP Overview (cont.) 9. Click Edit in the Direction row to set the direction of data. MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual 2-21...
  • Page 51 Available Mappings for Block 1 (right-hand pane) Note: Use Command Code for sending serial commands. MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual 2-22...
  • Page 52 Left-click on the desired Data Item in the right-hand pane. Drag the Data Item directly over its corresponding gateway block register. MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual 2-23...
  • Page 53 ESP. Option Cards Expansion Port The MS-Connect 5100 is capable of hosting a Profibus expansion card to provide additional communications facilities. Hardware installation instructions are provided with Profibus cards. Selecting the appropriate card will add a corresponding icon to the tree control in the left-hand pane of the Communications window.

  • Page 54: Time Manager

    Using ESP Time Manager Enabling Time Manager allows you to synchronize the MS-Connect 5100’s clock with the network and with other Microscan products. To access time management settings, click on Time Manager in the Communications tree control. Once you have enabled time management, you must download the correct time zone to the MS-Connect 5100’s using Link >...
  • Page 55 Time Manager MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual 2-26...

  • Page 56: Appendices

    Appendix E CompactFlash Card ....................A-6 Appendix F Mounting Options ...................... A-7 Appendix G Multidrop Communications ..................A-9 Appendix H ASCII Table ......................A-13 Appendix I Protocol Command Table..................A-14 Appendix J Glossary of Terms ....................A-15 MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Appendix A General Specifications

    Ethernet via RJ45, wired to Network Interface Card Safety Certifications UL/cUL, CE ISO 9001:2000 Certification No. 06-1080 Issued by TüV USA ©2007 Microscan Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change. Warranty–One year limited warranty on parts and labor. Extended warranty available. MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Appendix B Emi Installation Guidelines

    Connect the shield to earth ground at both ends of the cable, usually when the noise source frequency is over 1 MHz. c. Connect the shield to common of the MS-Connect 5100 and leave the other end of the shield unconnected and insulated from earth ground.

  • Page 59: Appendix C Interface Standards

    Ethernet Port: 10 BASE-T / 100 BASE-TX RJ45 jack is wired to NIC (Network Interface Card). When wiring to a hub or switch, use a straight-through cable, but when connecting to another NIC, use a crossover cable. MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual...

  • Page 60: Appendix D Indicator Leds

    Appendix D — Indicator LEDs STS — Status LED The green status LED provides information regarding the state of the MS-Connect 5100. This includes indication of the various stages of the startup routine (power-up), and any errors that may occur.

  • Page 61: Appendix E Compactflash Card

    ® Card The MS-Connect 5100’s CompactFlash Type II socket can be used for troubleshooting and configuration transfers. The socket can accept either Type I or Type II cards, which are available at most computer and office supply retailers. Microscan recommends using cards with a minimum of 4MB of memory.

  • Page 62: Appendix F Mounting Options

    The DIN rail should be positioned horizontally so that the unit’s ventilation holes are vertical in relation to cabinet orientation. Attach the MS-Connect 5100 to the DIN rail as shown below. The clamps at the back of the unit should snap securely onto the DIN rail.
  • Page 63 Side View MS-Connect 5100 The mounting bracket is angled so that the MS-Connect 5100 can be mounted to a vertical or horizontal surface with screws or other fasteners without changing the unit’s orientation. Note: A minimum clearance of 1 inch (25.4 mm) should be maintained above and below the unit in order to ensure proper thermal regulation.

  • Page 64: Appendix G Multidrop Communications

    IMAGER_TX ‘REQ’ (Unit requests an ‘ACK’ again) timeout reached... IMAGER_TX ‘REQ’ (Unit requests an ‘ACK’ again) timeout reached... IMAGER_TX ‘REQ’ (Unit requests an ‘ACK’ again) timeout reached... IMAGER_TX ‘RES’ (Terminate Transfer 1, data is flushed) MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual...
  • Page 65 ‘NAK’ (Host rejects data frame) (Retry Event) IMAGER_TX ‘0x1C’ ‘STX’ <T/00000> ‘ETX’ (Unit sends again) HOST_TX ‘ACK’ (Host receives data) IMAGER_TX ‘RES’ (Terminate Transfer 1) The protocol makes 3 retry attempts before data is flushed and transfer is aborted. MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual A-10...
  • Page 66 IMAGER_TX ‘REQ’ (Unit requests an ‘ACK’ again) timeout reached... IMAGER_TX ‘REQ’ (Unit requests an ‘ACK’ again) timeout reached... IMAGER_TX ‘REQ’ (Unit requests an ‘ACK’ again) timeout reached... IMAGER_TX ‘RES’ (Terminate Transfer 1, data is flushed) MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual A-11...
  • Page 67 (Retry Event) IMAGER_TX ‘0x1C’ ‘STX’ <T/00000> ‘ETX’ ‘GOOD LRC’ (Unit sends again) HOST_TX ‘ACK’ (Host receives data) IMAGER_TX ‘RES’ Terminate Transfer 1) The protocol makes 3 retry attempts before data is flushed and transfer is aborted. MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual A-12...

  • Page 68: Appendix H Ascii Table

    Appendices Appendix H — ASCII Table Ctrl “ & < > MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual A-13...

  • Page 69: Appendix I Protocol Command Table

    Control Characters Protocol Command (Entered in menu or Effect of Command (Mnemonic displayed on menu) Value serial command) Reset Request Reset Start of Text End of Text Acknowledge Negative Acknowledge Begin Transmission XOFF Stop Transmission MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual A-14...

  • Page 70: Appendix J Glossary Of Terms

    Parity — An error detection routine in which one data bit in each character is set to 1 or 0 so that the total number of 1s in the data field is even or odd. MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual A-15...
  • Page 71 Trigger — A signal, transition, or character string that initiates a read cycle. WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) — A directive that requires manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment to take responsibility for the disposal of that equipment. MS-Connect 5100 User’s Manual A-16...

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