Microscan HS-21 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

HS-21/HS-41X
Handheld Reader
Step 2 — Set Up Hardware (RS-232)
Hardware for RS-232
HS-21 Handheld Reader
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HS-41X Handheld Reader
2 RS-232 Cable, 8' Coiled
RS-232 Power Supply, 8' Coiled, U.S.
3 RS-232 Power Supply, 8' Coiled, Euro
RS-232 Power Supply, 8' Coiled, UK
RS-232 Installation
To power on the reader, plug the
RS-232 cable into the reader's
handle, plug the power supply into
the AC outlet, plug the power supply
cord into the barrel jack on the
cable, and then connect the cable
to the appropriate serial port on
the host. The unit will beep twice
and the LED will turn off. The
reader will now be ready to use.
Reset to RS-232 Test Symbol
(ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP)
Factory Defaults
Step 1 — Check Required Hardware
The HS-21/HS-41X is shipped with one of the following cables:
6' USB
Straight
Cable
USB Hardware
1. HS-21/HS-41X Handheld Reader
2. USB cable
RS-232 Hardware
1. HS-21/HS-41X Handheld Reader
2. RS-232 Cable
3. RS-232 Power Supply
Detaching the Cable
The reader can be converted from USB to RS-232 or from RS-232 to
USB by changing the cable and scanning the appropriate communications
programming symbol below. To detach the USB or RS-232 cable
from the reader, press a paper clip into the hole on the side of the
handle and gently pull the cable out of the connector.
P/N 83-110003 Rev A
Step 3 — Install ESP
ESP Software is Microscan's configuration and testing software. Use
ESP to set up your HS-21 and HS-41X Handheld Reader.
FIS-HS21-000XG
ESP can be found on the Microscan Tools Drive that is packaged with
FIS-HS41X-000XG
the reader.
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1. Follow the prompts to install ESP from the Tools Drive.
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2. Click on the ESP icon to run the program.
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Note: ESP can also be installed from the Download Center at
www.microscan.com.
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Minimum System Requirements
• 233 MHz Pentium PC
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• Windows 8, 7, Vista, or XP operating system (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
RS-232 Hardware
• 128 MB RAM or greater
• 160 MB free disk space
• 800 x 600 256 color display (1024 x 768 32-bit color
recommended)
Save
Settings
8' RS-232
Coiled
Cable
USB RS-232
Interface Interface
Step 2 — Set Up Hardware (USB)
Note: The USB interface draws its power from the host.
Hardware for USB
HS-21 Handheld Reader
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HS-41X Handheld Reader
USB Cable, 6' Straight
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USB Cable, 8' Coiled
USB Installation
To power on the reader, plug the
USB cable into the reader's
handle and into the host's USB
port. After several seconds, the
reader will beep twice and the
LED will turn off. The reader will
now be ready to use.
Important: If you use a USB hub,
be sure that it is a powered hub.
Save Default to USB
Settings (HID)
Step 4 — Select Model
When you start ESP, the following menu will appear:
1. Click the HS-21/HS-41X button and then click OK. If you
do not want to make this selection every time you start
ESP, uncheck "Show this dialog at startup". If you need to
select another model later, click Switch Model at the top of
the screen.
Note: You can also type a name of your choice in the
Description text field and click OK.
2. Click Yes when this dialog appears:
FIS-HS21-000XG
FIS-HS41X-000XG
61-000224-01
61-000224-02
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USB Hardware
Test Symbol Save
(ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP) Settings