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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.
P/N 83-210038 Rev D
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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2: Step 1 - Check Required Hardware

    IB-131 Interface Box Host Computer Null Modem Configuration 61-300026-03 Cable 97-100004-15 (90-264 VAC, 24VDC) Power Supply 97-000002-01 (90-264 VAC, +5VDC) 99-000017-01 Optional Object Detector a. See “Connect the System” on page 3 for diagram of system. MS-3 CCD Reader Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 3: Step 2 - Connect The System

    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. MS-3 CCD Reader Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 4: Step 3 - Install Esp

    (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.
  • Page 5 3. Click 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. MS-3 CCD Reader Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 6 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...
  • Page 7 Scan line 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 Auto Discriminate macro in Terminal mode. MS-3 CCD Reader Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 8: Step 7 - Test For Read Rate

    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. MS-3 CCD Reader Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 9: Step 8 - Configure The Reader

    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?>. MS-3 CCD Reader Quick Start Guide...
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