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Page 1 Quadrus Verifier User's Manual P/N 83-006702 Rev C...
Page 2 The information and specifications described in this manual are subject to change without notice. Latest Manual Version For the latest version of this manual, see the Download page on our web site at www.microscan.com. For technical support email helpdesk@microscan.com. Microscan Systems, Inc.
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
AS9132/JES 131 Marking Method by ESP ........... 3-51 AS9132 Serial Output................3-53 AS9132 Output by ESP ................. 3-62 AS9132 Verification by Serial Command ..........3-67 AIM DPM Verification by Serial Command..........3-68 Verification by ESP................3-70 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 5 Symbologies Serial Commands .............. 7-3 Data Matrix ....................7-4 QR Code....................7-6 Code 39 ....................7-7 Code 128 ....................7-10 BC412....................7-11 Interleaved 2 of 5 ................... 7-13 UPC/EAN....................7-16 Pharmacode ..................7-19 RSS Expanded ..................7-21 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 6 Match Length................... 9-8 Wild Card Character ................9-9 Sequence On No Read ................. 9-10 Sequence On Mismatch ................ 9-11 Sequence Step ..................9-12 Match Replace ..................9-13 Mismatch Replace ................. 9-14 New Master Pin ..................9-15 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 7 Request All Database Settings............12-13 Chapter 13 Terminal Terminal Window ................... 13-2 Find ....................... 13-3 Send ...................... 13-4 Macros....................13-5 Terminal Window Menus ............... 13-6 Chapter 14 Utilities Serial Utility Commands ................ 14-2 Read Rate ..................... 14-3 Counters ....................14-4 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 8 Appendix E ASCII Table................A-17 Appendix F Data Matrix Symbology ............A-19 Appendix G Object Detector..............A-20 Appendix H Operational Tips ..............A-21 Appendix I Embedded Menus ...............A-22 Appendix J Interface Standards ............A-23 Appendix K Glossary of Terms..............A-24 Index viii Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 9 About This Manual This manual provides complete information on setting up, installing, and configuring the Quadrus Verifier. The sections are presented in the order in which the Verifier might be set up and made ready for industrial operation. Note: The terms AS9132 and AS9132 are used interchangeably throughout this documentation.
Page 10 Statement of Agency Compliance Statement of Agency Compliance The Quadrus Verifier has been tested for compliance with CE (Conformité Européenne) standards and guidelines and has been found to conform to applicable CE standards, specifically the following requirements: • ITE Disturbances: IEC 55022:1998 (radiated and conducted) Class A •...
Page 11 Light Output: 648 cd Wavelength: 464 nm; 518 nm; 635 nm IEC 60825-1:1993+A1:1997+A2:2001 • Viewing the Quadrus Verifier’s LED output with optical instruments such as magnifiers, eye loupes, or microscopes within a distance of 100 mm could cause serious eye injury.
Page 12 Max Power: 67mW Wavelength: 660 nm IEC 60825-1:1994+A1:2002+A2:2001 • Max Power: 67 mW • Wavelength: 660 nm • Location of the Quadrus Verifier’s LED array: LED Array • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than CAUTION: those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Page 13 This section is designed to get your Verifier up and running quickly so you can get a sense of its capabilities and test sample symbols. Detailed setup information for installing the Verifier in your application can be obtained in the subsequent sections. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 14: Step 1 Check Required Hardware
IB-150 Kit Included with Verifier Power Supply Included with Verifier Illumination Power Supply Included with Verifier Light Control Cable Included with Verifier Quadrus EZ Stand (not shown) Included with Verifier Monitor Kit 98-000096-01 Object Detector 99-000017-01 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 15: Step 2 Connect The System
3. When wiring the interface box to a host with a 9-pin host connector, do NOT cross pins 2 and 3. Side View of IB-150 showing Host Connecting to a Host by TCP/IP 25-pin Socket Connection See Chapter 16, Ethernet. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 16: Step 3 Install Esp
Step 3 — 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 Quadrus Verifier is connected to a host computer (Windows Vista, XP, or 2000), ESP can be used to set up communication with a host, configure various firmware settings, and control verification processes.
Page 17: Step 4 Select Model
When you start ESP, the following menu will appear: 1. Click the button showing the Quadrus Verifier. 2. Click OK. 3. Note: You can also simply double-click the Quadrus Verifier button to make your selection. 4. Click Yes when the following dialog box appears: Note: If you need to select another model later, you can find it in Application Mode under Model on the menu toolbar.
Page 18: Step 5 Select Communications Protocol
3. If the connection fails, click the Autoconnect button, select a different communications port, and try again. Note: If your host settings cannot be changed to match the Verifier’s settings, check the Force Connect box. TCP/IP See Chapter 16, Ethernet. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 19: Step 6 Position Verifier And Symbol
The Quadrus Verifier comes with a reference card that features a Verifier Calibration Symbol and two numbers--the minimum and maximum reflectance values for ISO/IEC 15415 and AIM DPM Reflectance Calibration. Keep this card in a safe place! It is the Verifier’s most critical setup tool.
Page 20: Step 7 Locate Symbol
After you place the Verifier Calibration Symbol beneath the Verifier’s lighting chamber, click the Locate button. You will see a video representation of the Verifier’s field of view. This view allows the user to center the symbol before calibrating. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 21: Step 8 Calibrate Reflectance
For AIM DPM Reflectance Calibration, use the spin boxes in the Reflectance Calibration dialog (as you would for ISO/IEC 15415) to set a min. and max. value that match those on the reference card and then click Calibrate Reflectance. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 22: Step 9 Set Verification Parameters
To set these parameters, click the Settings tab in the Verification view. Configure each setting as appropriate for your application before you begin verification. Data Matrix symbol verification settings. Choose report output characteristics using the Preferences dialog (shown below). 1-10 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 23: Step 10 Verify Symbol
15415 verification. • For AS9132 Verification, click AS9132A Verification. • For AIM DPM Verification, click AIM DPM Quality Guideline. Verification results are displayed in the viewing area at the lower right of the Verification view. 1-11 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 24 Multi-Capture results are determined only after the symbol is read at five 72° intervals throughout a full 360° rotation. The overall symbol grade is based on an arithmetic mean of the results from the five reads. 1-12 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 25 All but the last five parameters are given a numeric and alphabetical grade. 1-13 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 26: Step 11 Generate And Save Verification Report
Symbol data. Data for non-graded parameters. Reference data: Verifier firmware version, Captured symbol Verifier serial number, report creation image. date, ESP version, company name, and operator name. Note: PDF version shown here. 1-14 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 27 Overall grade. Symbol data. Data for non-graded parameters. Captured symbol image. Reference data: Verifier firmware version, Verifier serial number, report creation date, ESP version, company name, and operator name. Note: PDF version shown here. 1-15 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 28 Preferences for parsed UII data to appear in verification reports. Captured symbol image. Reference data: Verifier firmware version, Verifier serial number, report creation date, ESP version, company name, and operator name. Note: PDF version shown here. 1-16 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 29 / fail grades. Data for non-graded parameters. Symbol data. Captured symbol image. Reference data: Verifier firmware version, Verifier serial number, report creation date, ESP version, company name, and operator name. Note: PDF version shown here. 1-17 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 30 Generate and Save Verification Report 1-18 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 31 Quality, Matchcode, and Diagnostics), a Camera setup interface, a Terminal interface, a Utilities interface, and an Output Format interface. ESP can be used to configure the Quadrus Verifier in three different ways: • Tree Controls: Each configuration menu contains a list of all option settings that pertain to that specific element of Verifier operation.
Page 32: Verification
Verifier’s field of view before beginning the calibration routine. Calibrate Reflectance Calibration is required for ISO/IEC 15415 verification. Illumination The Illumination dropdown menu allows you to configure LED behavior from the Verification view. See Illumination Source for further detail about LED illumination options. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 33: Application Mode
Using ESP Application Mode The Quadrus Verifier can be used as a reader as well as a verifier. ESP’s App Mode offers complete control of configuration parameters. From Verification, you can click on the App Mode button to access specific configuration menus, Utilities tools, Camera setup, Output Format options, and a Terminal window where serial commands can be entered.
Page 34: Menu Toolbar
ESP and the Verifier, and ESP and the host hard drive. (Save to Verifier) (Receive Verifier Settings) Import/Export Import converts the ASCII settings from a text file to ESP configuration settings. Export converts the active ESP configuration settings to an ASCII text file. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 35 Switch Model icon. When you save your ESP file, you will be saving the settings of all the models defined in a single ESP file. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 36 At startup, loads the Verifier’s settings into ESP. (This is not recommended if you want to preserve your ESP settings for future use.) Enable ‘Send and Save as Customer Defaults’ At startup, enables the Send and Save as Customer Defaults option in the Send/Recv command. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 37 Allows you to modify the font used for decode data received from the Verifier on the Terminal screen. Change Echo Font Allows you to modify the font used for command characters typed into the Terminal view. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 38 The Bar Code Options dialog allows you to set the size (in mils) of user-created symbols. Sizing Information Sets the bar width (in thousands of an inch) of user-created symbols. A bar width of 14 is 0.014 inches. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 39 Verifier. Do Not Send or Receive Settings creates a condition in which Auto Sync will not send Verifier settings to ESP, or send ESP settings to the Verifier. Send XON with Autoconnect Sends an XON (Begin Transmission) command to the Verifier before starting the Autoconnect routine. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 40 Note: Memos must be saved in a .esp file if you want them to available in your next session. If you do not save your current session, any memos that you have entered during the session will be discarded, and will be unavailable in your next session. 2-10 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 41: View
Set a human- readable caption for the symbol that matches the encoded data, or write your own caption. The symbol you create will be displayed in the field at the bottom of the Bar Code Dialog. 2-11 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 42: Navigating In Esp
• Right click on the open screen and select Save to Reader to implement the command in the Verifier. You can send the command without saving it, or you can send and save the command simultaneously. 2-12 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 43: Send/Receive Options
• Send and Save as Customer Defaults (<Zc>) Saves your own default settings for quick retrieval with a <Zrc> command. This option will be visible only if you have checked Enable ‘Send and Save as Customer Defaults’ in the ESP Preferences dialog. 2-13 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 44 Also, if there is a corresponding ESP menu item, the ESP Value column for that item will be blank following a Receive Reader Settings command. 1. From the Send/Recv button or by right-clicking from within the configuration trees. 2-14 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 45: Verification
AS9132 Output by ESP ......................3-62 AS9132 Verification by Serial Command ................... 3-67 AIM DPM Verification by Serial Command................. 3-68 Verification by ESP........................3-70 This section describes the verification process, including specification requirements, software configuration, step-by-step procedures, and report output. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 46: Verification Serial Commands
Verification Operational Commands ISO/IEC 15415 Reflectance Calibration <@VER> ISO/IEC 15415 Single Capture Verification <V1> ISO/IEC 15415 Multi-Capture Verification <V2> AS9132 Verification <V3> AIM DPM Reflectance Calibration <@AIMDPM,R-max,R-min> AIM DPM Verification <V4> Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 47: Overview Of Verification
The purpose of verification is to ensure reliability and consistency of symbols, based on the strict criteria outlined in the AS9132 and ISO/IEC 15415 standards and the AIM DPM quality guideline. The Quadrus Verifier is designed to evaluate marks based on the specific parameters in AS9132, ISO/IEC 15415, and AIM DPM.
Page 48 Important: Even if the Verifier has not been used during the first year of ownership, it should still be sent to Microscan for re-calibration one year from the date of original factory calibration. What is the process for Verifier re-calibration / re-certification? Schedule a return under the SRO (Service Return Order) process.
Page 49: Iso/Iec 15415 Evaluation Parameters
Ideal grid The reference intersection decode algorithm plots the symbol’s Vector grid intersections deviation and compares them to an ideal grid. The largest vector deviation on the grid Symbol Detail determines the Grid Non-Uniformity grade. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 50 Underprint. Underprint Overprint Pixels Per Element Pixels Per Element refers to the number of pixels in each individual symbol element. 10 pixels This magnified symbol detail contains 4 elements, each with a width of 10 pixels. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 51: As9132 Evaluation Parameters
The example at left shows a symbol that would receive an unfavorable Dot Ovality evaluation. Ideal dot shape Module If D - d > 20% of nominal module size, then dot ovality is out of spec with AS9132 requirements. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 52 The red box in the example represents the outer perimeter of the minimum Quiet Zone requirement. The Quiet Zone can be any amount greater than one element in width, but any Quiet Zone width less than one element will make the symbol difficult or impossible to read. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 53 Verification Pixels Per Element Pixels Per Element refers to the number of pixels in each individual symbol element. 11 pixels This magnified symbol detail contains 4 elements, each with a width of 11 pixels. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 54: Aim Dpm Evaluation Parameters
Ideal grid The reference intersection decode algorithm plots the symbol’s Vector grid intersections deviation and compares them to an ideal grid. The largest vector deviation on the grid Symbol Detail determines the Grid Non-Uniformity grade. 3-10 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 55 Overprint Underprint Pixels Per Element Pixels Per Element refers to the number of pixels in each individual symbol element. 11 pixels This magnified symbol detail contains 4 elements, each with a width of 11 pixels. 3-11 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 56: General Verification Serial Output
Note: This setting does not affect AS9132 output, because AS9132 symbol evaluations are on a pass/fail basis. Serial Cmd: <K708,separator character,unused (0),ISO grade type,symbol type,symbol dimension/size> Default: Alpha Options: 0 = Alpha 1 = Numeric 3-12 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 57 Axial Non-Uniformity Value Grid Non-Uniformity Grade 0.43 Grid Non-Uniformity Value Modulation Grade Unused Error Correction Capacity Grade Unused Error Correction Capacity Value -0.82 Print Growth Value 08.7 Pixels Per Element Value ECC200 Symbol Type 032x032 Symbol Dimensions 3-13 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 58 Axial Non-Uniformity Value Grid Non-Uniformity Grade 0.43 Grid Non-Uniformity Value Modulation Grade Unused Error Correction Capacity Grade Unused Error Correction Capacity Value -0.82 Print Growth Value 08.7 Pixels Per Element Value ECC200 Symbol Type 032x032 Symbol Dimensions 3-14 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 59 Unused ECC Grade Quiet Zone Grade Unused ECC Value 12.4 Pixels Per Element Value -0.82 Print Growth Value ECC200 Symbol Type 08.7 Pixels Per Element Value 018x018 Symbol Dimensions ECC200 Symbol Type 032x032 Symbol Dimensions 3-15 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 60 Unused ECC Grade Quiet Zone Grade Unused ECC Value 12.4 Pixels Per Element Value -0.82 Print Growth Value ECC200 Symbol Type 08.7 Pixels Per Element Value 018x018 Symbol Dimensions ECC200 Symbol Type 032x032 Symbol Dimensions 3-16 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 61: General Verification Output By Esp
This parameter only affects ISO/IEC 15415 verification output. If you choose Alpha, ISO grades will be in alphabetical format (A, B, C, D, F). If you choose Numeric, ISO grades will be in numeric format. 3-17 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 62 When enabled, Symbol Type identifies the symbology of the mark being evaluated in the verification report output. Symbol Dimension / Size When enabled, Symbol Dimensions states the dimensions (row value x column value) of the mark being evaluated in the verification report output. 3-18 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 63: Iso/Iec 15415 Verification Setup
Default: Options: 400 to 700 Angle Definition: The degree angle at which the candidate symbol will be illuminated in the lighting chamber during verification. Serial Cmd: <K531,aperture,wavelength,angle,reflectance maximum,reflectance minimum> Default: Options: 30 to 90 3-19 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 64 This setting represents the minimum reflectance value (percent) of the symbol used to calibrate the Verifier. The calibration symbol is described in Step 6 of the Quick Start procedure. Serial Cmd: <K531,aperture,wavelength,angle,reflectance maximum,reflectance minimum> Default: Options: 0 to 100 3-20 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 65: Iso/Iec 15415 Verification Setup By Esp
Wavelength is the LED illumination wavelength that will be directed at the candidate symbol during verification. Wavelength values are in nanometers (nm). Angle Angle is the degree angle at which the candidate symbol will be illuminated in the lighting chamber during verification. 3-21 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 66 Reflectance Max Reflectance Max represents the maximum reflectance value (percent) of the symbol used to calibrate the Verifier. Reflectance Min This setting represents the minimum reflectance value (percent) of the symbol used to calibrate the Verifier. 3-22 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 67: Iso/Iec 15415 Serial Output
Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Value Output Synthetic Aperture Value highlighted below. Example: symbol_data,2,005,660,45,4,4,075,3,1,0.11,3,0.43,3,2,057,-0.82, 08.7,ECC200,032x032 3-23 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 68 Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Value Output Light Angle Value highlighted below. Example: symbol_data,2,005,660,45,4,4,075,3,1,0.11,3,0.43,3,2,057,-0.82, 08.7,ECC200,032x032 3-24 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 69 <K756,grade,aperture value,wavelength value,light angle value,decode grade,symbol contrast,fixed pattern damage grade,axial non-uniformity,grid non-uniformity,modulation grade,unused error correction,print growth value,pixels per element value> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Grade 2 = Value 3 = Grade and Value 3-25 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 70 000 to 100. For example, “075” = 75%. symbol_data,2,005,660,45,4,075,3,1,0.11,3,0.43,3,2,057,-0.82, 08.7,ECC200,032x032 Grade and Value (Symbol Contrast) Output Symbol Contrast Grade and Value highlighted below (grade shown in Example: numeric form). symbol_data,2,005,660,45,4,4,075,3,1,0.11,3,0.43,3,2,057,-0.82, 08.7,ECC200,032x032 3-26 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 71 <K756,grade,aperture value,wavelength value,light angle value,decode grade,symbol contrast,fixed pattern damage grade,axial non-uniformity, grid non-uniformity,modulation grade,unused error correction,print growth value,pixels per element value> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Grade 2 = Value 3 = Grade and Value 3-27 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 72 08.7,ECC200,032x032 Value (Axial Non-Uniformity) Output Axial Non-Uniformity Value highlighted below. Example: symbol_data,2,005,660,45,4,4,075,1,0.11,3,0.43,3,2,057,-0.82, 08.7,ECC200,032x032 Grade and Value (Axial Non-Uniformity) Output Axial Non-Uniformity Grade and Value highlighted below (grade shown in Example: numeric form). symbol_data,2,005,660,45,4,4,075,3,1,0.11,3,0.43,3,2,057,-0.82, 08.7,ECC200,032x032 3-28 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 73 08.7,ECC200,032x032 Value (Grid Non-Uniformity) Output Grid Non-Uniformity Value highlighted below. Example: symbol_data,2,005,660,45,4,4,075,3,1,0.11,0.43,3,2,057,-0.82, 08.7,ECC200,032x032 Grade and Value (Grid Non-Uniformity) Output Grid Non-Uniformity Grade and Value highlighted below (grade shown in Example: numeric form). symbol_data,2,005,660,45,4,4,075,3,1,0.11,3,0.43,3,2,057,-0.82, 08.7,ECC200,032x032 3-29 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 74 Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Grade Output Modulation Grade highlighted below (shown in numeric form). Example: symbol_data,2,005,660,45,4,4,075,3,1,0.11,3,0.43,3,2,057,-0.82, 08.7,ECC200,032x032 3-30 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 75 Example: form). symbol_data,2,005,660,45,4,4,075,3,1,0.11,3,0.43,3,2,-0.82, 08.7,ECC200,032x032 Value Output Unused Error Correction Value highlighted below. Example: symbol_data,2,005,660,45,4,4,075,3,1,0.11,3,0.43,3,057,-0.82, 08.7,ECC200,032x032 Grade and Value Output Unused Error Correction Grade and Value highlighted below (grade Example: shown in numeric form). symbol_data,2,005,660,45,4,4,075,3,1,0.11,3,0.43,3,2,057,-0.82, 08.7,ECC200,032x032 3-31 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 76 <K756,grade,aperture value,wavelength value,light angle value,decode grade,symbol contrast,fixed pattern damage grade,axial non-uniformity,grid non-uniformity,modulation grade,unused error correction,print growth value,pixels per element value> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Value Output Pixels Per Element Value highlighted below. Example: symbol_data,2,005,660,45,4,4,075,3,1,0.11,3,0.43,3,2,057,-0.82, 08.7,ECC200,032x032 3-32 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 77: Iso/Iec 15415 Output By Esp
Verification ISO/IEC 15415 Output by ESP Grade Output Note: Grade type (Alpha or Numeric) is determined by the “ISO Grade Type” parameter. Aperture Expresses the Synthetic Aperture Value in the verification report. 3-33 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 78 ISO/IEC 15415 Output by ESP Wavelength Wavelength Value expresses the peak wavelength of LED light output, measured in nanometers (nm). Light Angle Defines the angle of incidence of LED illumination. 3-34 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 79 It will receive a 4 (A) if it can be decoded using the specified reference decode algorithm. Symbol Contrast Measures the difference between light and dark symbol elements. This measurement also includes the symbol’s Quiet Zone. When enabled, includes the Symbol Contrast grade and/or value in the verification report. 3-35 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 80 When enabled, includes the symbol’s Fixed Pattern Damage Grade in the verification report. Axial Non-Uniformity Measures deviation along the symbol’s major axes. When enabled, includes the symbol’s Axial Non-Uniformity grade and/or value in the verification report. 3-36 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 81 When enabled, includes the symbol’s Grid Non-Uniformity grade and/or value in the verification report. Modulation Assesses the reflectance uniformity of the symbol’s light and dark elements. When enabled, includes the symbol’s Modulation Grade in the verification report. 3-37 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 82 When enabled, includes the symbol’s Unused Error Correction grade and/or value in the verification report. Print Growth Determines the degree to which a symbol is overprinted or underprinted. When enabled, includes the symbol’s Print Growth Value in the verification report. 3-38 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 83 Pixels Per Element Counts the number of pixels in each symbol element. The higher the Pixels Per Element count, the more readable the symbol. When enabled, includes the symbol’s Pixels Per Element Value in the verification report. 3-39 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 84: Aim Dpm Verification Setup
The wavelength of illumination in the lighting environment used for verification. Important: The operator must ensure that this setting matches that of the illumination source being used. Serial Cmd: <K532,minimum element size,maximum element size,wavelength,lighting> Default: Options: 400 to 700 3-40 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 85 A string of ASCII characters that represents the angle and configuration of illumination used in the verification environment. Important: For reliable Direct Part Mark verification results, Microscan recommends setting the Lighting parameter to 90. This is because diffuse perpendicular (or “on axis/bright field”) illumination—in which the symbol plane is parallel to the plane of the Verifier’s sensor and the symbol is uniformly...
Page 86: Aim Dpm Verification Setup By Esp
Note: A larger minimum-to-maximum range of element size may slow down the calibration phase of the symbol grading process. Once the candidate symbol is identified, the AIM DPM procedure will use and report the actual aperture size used for verification. 3-42 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 87 Lighting is represented by a combination of ASCII characters (up to 15) signifying the angle and configuration of illumination used in the verification environment. Important: For reliable Direct Part Mark verification results, Microscan recommends setting the Lighting parameter to 90. This is because diffuse perpendicular (or “on axis/bright field”) illumination—in which the symbol plane is parallel to the plane of the Verifier’s sensor...
Page 88: Iso/Iec 15415 Verification By Serial Command
Important: After the Verifier is calibrated, you must allow 15 minutes of warmup time in Live Video Mode, <K760,2>, before starting a verification process. The LEDs must reach a steady output state for verification results to be valid. 3-44 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 89 All but the last five parameters are given a numeric and alphabetical grade. 3-45 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 90 • When the candidate symbol is in position, initiate the Multi-Capture Verification command <V2>. • The first rotation prompt, shown below, will appear. Step 1: 45° Rotation Default Position: 0° 45° Step 2: 117° Rotation Default Position: 0° 117° 3-46 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 91 Verification Step 3: 189° Rotation Default Position: 0° 189° Step 4: 261° Rotation Default Position: 0° 261° Step 5: 333° Rotation Default Position: 0° 333° 3-47 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 92 Single Capture, but multi-capture results are determined only after the symbol is read at five 72° intervals throughout a full 360° rotation. The overall symbol grade is based on an arithmetic mean of the results from the five reads. 3-48 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 93: As9132/Jes 131 Marking Method
This process only works with conductive metal substrates. Chemical etch marks are best suited to low-volume product runs because of the complexity and time-intensive nature of the marking process. 3-49 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 94 JES 131 specifies a Cell Fill upper threshold of 110% instead of AS9132’s 105%. JES 131 verification reports will display the heading “JES 131 Verification Report”, as shown in the example below. Serial Cmd: <K711,element shape,marking method,JES 131> Default: Disable Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled 3-50 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 95: As9132/Jes 131 Marking Method By Esp
Marking Method The marking method used to create the symbol (inkjet, dot peen, laser or electro-chemical etch, etc.). Choice of Marking Method setting should be based on the method used to create the symbol being verified. 3-51 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 96 When enabled, sets verification parameters to the JES 131 specification rather than the AS9132 specification. JES 131 specifies a Cell Fill upper threshold of 110% instead of AS9132’s 105%. JES 131 verification reports will display the heading “JES 131 Verification Report”. 3-52 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 97: As9132 Serial Output
Worst Case Value is a percentage, and is shown in the output string as a three-digit value from 000 to 100. For example, “004” = 4%. Output Dot Center Offset Worst Case Value highlighted below. Example: symbol_data,004,F,045,057,P,002,001,F,-08.20,P,034,P,12.4,ECC200, 018x018 3-53 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 98 Dot Center Offset Grade and Average Value highlighted below. Example: symbol_data,P,003,F,045,057,P,002,001,F,-08.20,P,034,P,12.4, ECC200,018x018 Grade, Worst Case, and Average Values (Dot Center Offset) Output Dot Center Offset Grade, Worst Case Value, and Average Value highlighted Example: below. symbol_data,P,004,003,F,045,057,P,002,001,F,-08.20,P,034,P,12.4, ECC200,018x018 3-54 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 99 Average Value is a percentage, and is shown in the output string as a three-digit value from 000 to 100. For example, “057” = 57%. Output Cell Fill Average Value highlighted below. Example: symbol_data,P,004,003,057,P,002,001,F,-08.20,P,034,P,12.4,ECC200, 018x018 3-55 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 100 Output Cell Fill Grade and Average Value highlighted below. Example: symbol_data,P,004,003,F,057,P,002,001,F,-08.20,P,034,P,12.4, ECC200,018x018 Grade, Worst Case, and Average Values (Cell Fill) Output Cell Fill Grade, Worst Case Value, and Average Value highlighted below. Example: symbol_data,P,004,003,F,045,057,P,002,001,F,-08.20,P,034,P,12.4, ECC200,018x018 3-56 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 101 Worst Case Value is a percentage, and is shown in the output string as a three-digit value from 000 to 100. For example, “002” = 2%. Output Dot Ovality Worst Case Value highlighted below. Example: symbol_data,P,004,003,F,045,057,002,-08.20,P,034,P,12.4,ECC200, 018x018 3-57 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 102 Output Dot Ovality Grade and Average Value highlighted below. Example: symbol_data,P,004,003,F,045,057,P,001,F,-08.20,P,034,P,12.4, ECC200,018x018 Grade, Worst Case, and Average Values (Dot Ovality) Output Dot Ovality Grade, Worst Case Value, and Average Value highlighted Example: below. symbol_data,P,004,003,F,045,057,P,002,001,F,-08.20,P,034,P,12.4, ECC200,018x018 3-58 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 103 Angle of Distortion shows the row/column angle deviation from 90°. Output Angle of Distortion Value highlighted below. Example: symbol_data,P,004,003,F,045,057,P,002,001,-08.20,P,034,P,12.4, ECC200,018x018 Grade and Value Output Angle of Distortion Grade and Value highlighted below. Example: symbol_data,P,004,003,F,045,057,P,002,001,F,-08.20,P,034,P,12.4, ECC200,018x018 3-59 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 104 000 to 100. For example, “034” = 34%. Output Symbol Contrast Value highlighted below. Example: symbol_data,P,004,003,F,045,057,P,002,001,F,-08.20,034,P,12.4, ECC200,018x018 Grade and Value Output Symbol Contrast Grade and Value highlighted below. Example: symbol_data,P,004,003,F,045,057,P,002,001,F,-08.20,P,034,P,12.4, ECC200,018x018 3-60 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 105 <K712,dot center offset,percentage failed offset,cell fill,percentage failed cell fill,dot ovality,percentage failed ovality,angle of distortion,symbol contrast, quiet zone grade,pixels per element value> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Value Output Pixels Per Element Value highlighted below. Example: symbol_data,P,004,003,F,045,057,P,002,001,F,-08.20,P,034,P,12.4, ECC200,018x018 3-61 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 106: As9132 Output By Esp
Important: Dot Center Offset is available only if Element Shape is set to Round. Percentage Failed Offset When enabled, reports the percentage of dots that failed Dot Center Offset evaluation. 3-62 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 107 Average Value output shows the average quality of all elements, expressed as a percentage of the ideal cell size filled by the average element. Percentage Failed Cell Fill When enabled, reports the percentage of elements that failed Cell Fill evaluation. 3-63 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 108 For a symbol to achieve a passing grade, Dot Ovality must not exceed 20%, and no more than 2% of the symbol’s dots can exceed 20% ovality. Percentage Failed Ovality When enabled, reports the percentage of dots that failed Dot Ovality evaluation. 3-64 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 109 To receive a passing grade, the difference in value between the mark (dark value) and the substrate (light value) must be 20% or greater. Important: Symbol Contrast output is only available when Marking Method is set to Laser or Chemical Etch. 3-65 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 110 To receive a passing grade, the Quiet Zone must be at least one element in width. Pixels Per Element The number of pixels in each symbol element. The higher the Pixels Per Element count, the more readable the symbol. When enabled, this feature outputs the Pixels Per Element value. 3-66 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 111: As9132 Verification By Serial Command
The AS9132 results show data concerning marking method, element shape, quiet zone, contrast, cell fill, cell size, dot ovality, dot shape, dot center offset, dot spacing, angle of distortion, symbol type, matrix size, element size, and pixels per element. Symbol assessment is on a pass/fail basis. 3-67 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 112: Aim Dpm Verification By Serial Command
Important: After the Verifier is calibrated, you must allow 15 minutes of warmup time in Live Video Mode, <K760,2>, before starting a verification process. The LEDs must reach a steady output state for verification results to be valid. 3-68 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 113 All but the last five parameters are given a numeric and alphabetical grade. 3-69 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 114: Verification By Esp
Verification by ESP Verification by ESP The Quadrus Verifier’s verification functionality can be controlled using ESP’s graphic interfaces and tree controls. Report Tab The Report tab allows the user to initiate ISO/IEC 15415 Verification, AS9132 Verification, and AIM DPM Verification.
Page 115 To open the entire contents of the tree control, hold down the Alt key and single-click the next to the first-level heading Symbol Verification. To close the entire contents of the tree control, hold down the Alt key and single-click the 3-71 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 116 Click the Include Image check box to output the captured symbol image with your saved report as a Bitmap or JPEG image file. Returns all settings to Returns all settings to default. most recent. 3-72 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 117 Single Capture Verification Process Reflectance Calibration The Quadrus Verifier comes with a calibration symbol on a card like the one shown below. A maximum and minimum reflectance value will be printed at the bottom of the card. These are the values you will enter in the Minimum and Maximum spin boxes in the Reflectance Calibration dialog.
Page 118 All but the last five parameters are given a numeric and alphabetical grade. 3-74 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 119 Reference data: Verifier firmware version, Verifier serial number, report creation date, Captured symbol image. ESP version, company name, and operator name. Note: See Preferences Tab for information about how to “autofit” PDF reports to a single page. 3-75 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 120 HTML file. Verification results and grades. Symbol data. Data for non-graded parameters. Captured symbol image. Reference data: Verifier firmware version, Verifier serial number, report creation date, ESP version, company name, and operator name. 3-76 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 121 • Print Growth • Symbol Type • Pixels Per Element • Aperture • Wavelength • Angle Columns X - AC: • Firmware Version • Verifier Serial Number • Date/Time • ESP Version • Company • Operator 3-77 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 122 Note: Image captures are output simultaneously with the RTF. The format (JPG or BMP) is determined in the Preferences dialog. Reference data: Verifier firmware version, Verifier serial number, report creation date, ESP version, company name, and operator name. 3-78 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 123 Multi-Capture Verification Process Reflectance Calibration The Quadrus Verifier comes with a calibration symbol on a card like the one shown below. A maximum and minimum reflectance value will be printed at the bottom of the card. These are the values you will enter in the Minimum and Maximum spin boxes in the Reflectance Calibration dialog.
Page 124 45° Position: 0° Step 2: 117° Rotation Default Position: 0° 117° Step 3: 189° Rotation Default Position: 0° 189° Step 4: 261° Rotation Default Position: 0° 261° Step 1: 333° Rotation Default Position: 0° 333° 3-80 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 125 Multi-Capture results are determined only after the symbol is read at five 72° intervals throughout a full 360° rotation. The overall symbol grade is based on an arithmetic mean of the results from the five reads. 3-81 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 126 Reference data: Verifier firmware version, Captured symbol Verifier serial number, report creation image. date, ESP version, company name, and operator name. Note: See Preferences Tab for information about how to “autofit” PDF reports to a single page. 3-82 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 127 HTML file. Verification results and mean values. Symbol data. Data for non-graded parameters. Captured symbol image. Reference data: Verifier firmware version, Verifier serial number, report creation date, ESP version, company name, and operator name. 3-83 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 128 • Print Growth • Symbol Type • Symbol Size • Pixels Per Element • Aperture • Wavelength Columns BD - BJ: • Angle • Firmware • Serial Number • Date/Time • ESP Version • Company • Operator 3-84 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 129 Note: Image captures are output simultaneously with the RTF. The format (JPG or BMP) is determined in the Preferences dialog. Reference data: Verifier firmware version, Verifier serial number, report creation date, ESP version, company name, and operator name. 3-85 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 130 • Be sure that the candidate symbol as close to the center of the verifier's field of view as possible. • When the symbol is in position, click the AS9132A Verification button. • The AS9132A Verification Report will appear, detailing the symbol’s adherence to AS9132 requirements. 3-86 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 131 Verifier firmware version, Verifier serial number, report creation date, Captured symbol ESP version, company name, and image. operator name. Note: See Preferences Tab for information about how to “autofit” PDF reports to a single page. 3-87 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 132 HTML file. Verification results and pass / fail grades. Data for non-graded parameters. Symbol data. Reference data: Verifier firmware version, Captured symbol Verifier serial number, report creation image. date, ESP version, company name, and operator name. 3-88 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 133 • Angle of Distortion • Symbol Type Columns AF - AI: • Matrix Size • Pixels Per Element • Firmware Version • Verifier Serial Number Columns AJ - AM: • Date/Time • ESP Version • Company • Operator 3-89 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 134 Note: Image captures are output simultaneously with the RTF. The format (JPG or BMP) is determined in the Preferences dialog. Reference data: Verifier firmware version, Verifier serial number, report creation date, ESP version, company name, and operator name. 3-90 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 135 AIM DPM Verification Reflectance Calibration The Quadrus Verifier comes with a calibration symbol on a card like the one shown below. A maximum and minimum reflectance value will be printed at the bottom of the card. These are the values you will enter in the Minimum and Maximum spin boxes in the Reflectance Calibration dialog.
Page 136 All but the last five parameters are given a numeric and alphabetical grade. 3-92 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 137 Captured symbol image. Reference data: Verifier firmware version, Verifier serial number, report creation date, ESP version, company name, and operator name. Note: See Preferences Tab for information about how to “autofit” PDF reports to a single page. 3-93 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 138 Preferences dialog, the report will be saved as an HTML file. Verification results and grades. Data for non-graded parameters. Symbol data. Reference data: Verifier firmware version, Verifier serial number, report creation date, ESP version, company name, and operator name. 3-94 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 139 • Symbol Size • Pixels Per Element • Element Size • Aperture • Wavelength • Lighting Columns Y - AG: • Firmware Version • Verifier Serial Number • Date/Time • ESP Version • Company • Operator 3-95 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 140 Note: Image captures are output simultaneously with the RTF. The format (JPG or BMP) is determined in the Preferences dialog. Reference data: Verifier firmware version, Verifier serial number, report creation date, ESP version, company name, and operator name. 3-96 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 141 Error Messaging ..........................4-6 Valid Data Qualifier Formats ......................4-8 UII Parsing.............................4-9 This section explains the structure and purpose of Item Unique Identification (IUID) and Unique Item Identifiers (UIIs), and how to configure the Quadrus Verifier to read UIIs. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 142: Overview Of Iuid And Uii
These elements are not part of the final concatenated UII. When UII-Only is enabled in the Quadrus Verifier, the characters that are not part of the final concatenated UII are removed from the decoded symbol data. Only characters that comprise the UII are passed on to the host.
Page 143: Non-Uii Characters
When a data string in any of the three available formats is read by the Verifier, non-UII characters are removed and the UII is sent to the host. (format 06) (format DD) (format 05) Verifier Host Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 144: Uii Mode Features
UII Mode Features UII Mode Features Allows the Quadrus Verifier to read only UII data strings encoded in ECC 200 Data Matrix symbols and to send the UII UII-Only Enabled output to the host computer. The Verifier will not read any other symbol data when UII-Only is enabled.
Page 145 Evaluates the UII elements and returns an error message if invalid UII elements are found. Important: When Error Messaging is disabled, any symbol with data that does not conform to UII format will be treated as a No Read. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 146: Error Messaging
This feature is used to determine if UII data strings are in the correct format. When Error Messaging is enabled, the Quadrus Verifier sends a message to the host indicating an error every time a bad symbol is read. The table below shows examples of error messages.
Page 147 [))>{RS}05{GS}800406141411A0B9C3D6{RS}{EOT} Invalid Compliance Error message: “Invalid UII Compliance Indicator” Indicator The following symbol will read in UII with Pass Through mode, because the invalid compliance indicator suggests that the encoded characters form a non-UII data string. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 148: Valid Data Qualifier Formats
Encoded data string: [)>{RS}05{GS}0100061414199999{GS}211A0B9C3D6{RS}{EOT} Application Identifier AI (Format 05) Concatenated UII: 000614141999991A0B9C3D6 Encoded data string: [)>{RS}06{GS}18SOCVA5674A36458{RS}{EOT} Data Identifier DI (Format 06) Concatenated UII: DOCVA5674A36458 Encoded data string: [)>{RS}DD{GS}CAG987654{GS}SERMKJHUIYD{RS}{EOT} Text Element Identifier TEI (Format DD) Concatenated UII: D987654MKLJHUIYD Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 149: Uii Parsing
The raw data string, concatenated UII, and the parsed UII elements are shown at the bottom half of the verification report. Raw data string Concatenated UII Data Qualifier Format Part number Serial number Issuing Agency Code Enterprise Identifier Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 150 UII Parsing 4-10 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 151 Setup The Quadrus Verifier is equipped with a full feature set that enables it to be used as a reader in a wide variety of applications. The following sections describe how to set up and operate the Quadrus Verifier as a reader.
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Page 153 This section tells how to set up communications parameters with the host and an auxiliary terminal. With Microscan’s ESP, configuration changes can be made in the ESP menus, then sent and saved to your reader. You can also send serial commands to the reader via ESP’s Terminal window.
Page 154: Communications By Esp
Click this button to enter Application Mode. Click this button to bring up the Communications tree control. To open nested options, single-click the To change a setting, double-click the setting and use your cursor to scroll through the options. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 155: Communications Serial Commands
<K151,daisy chain reader #,daisy chain reader ID> Ethernet Configuration <K125,IP address,subnet address,gatewayaddress,IP address mode,primary TCP port,video TCP port> Preamble <K141,status,preamble characters> Postamble <K142,status,postamble characters> Response Timeout <K143,response timeout> <K145,status> Aux Port System Data Status <K146,aux port system data> Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 156: Rs-232/422 Host Port
Data Bits, Host Port Definition: One or two bits added to the end of each character to indicate the end of the character. Serial Cmd: <K100,baud rate,parity,stop bits,data bits> Default: Options: 0 = Seven 1 = Eight Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 157 Used only with RS-232. Definition: This option enables the host to send the XON and XOFF command as a single byte transmission command of start (^Q) or stop (^S). Serial Cmd: <K140,1> Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 158 User-Defined Address Definition: User Defined is considered to be in a polled mode only if an address has been assigned. Serial Cmd: <K140,6RES,address,REQ,EOT,STX,ETX,ACK,NAK,from host> Default: No address Options: Any ASCII character except NULL, < , or >. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 159 01 through 50 Serial Cmd: If selecting Multidrop (K140,5) an address must be defined and appended to the command string. Format: <K140,5,address> When Multidrop is selected, the protocol characters for RES, REQ, etc. are assigned automatically. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 160 Host 422 if enabled allows communication through the 422 I/O lines. When Host 422 is enabled, RS-232 is disabled. When Host 422 is disabled, RS-232 is enabled. Serial Cmd: <K102,host 422> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 161: Rs-232 Auxiliary Port
1 or 0 so that the total number of 1 bits in the data field is even or odd. Serial Cmd: <K101,aux port mode,baud rate,parity,stop bits,data bits,daisy chain ID status,daisy chain ID> Default: None Options: 0 = None 1 = Even 2 = Odd Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 162 Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Transparent 2 = Half duplex 3 = Full duplex 4 = Daisy chain 5 = Command Processing Note: RS-232 host and aux port are available with full functionality. 5-10 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 163 Data initiated from the Host Host • All host data is echoed to the auxiliary port in Port unpolled mode. Verifier Serial Cmd: <K101,aux port mode,baud rate,parity,stop bits,data bits,daisy chain ID status,daisy chain ID> 1 = Transparent 5-11 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 164 Postamble, End of Read Cycle). Verifier Data initiated from the Host • All host data is echoed to the auxiliary port in unpolled mode. Host Port Verifier Serial Cmd: <K101,aux port mode,baud rate,parity,stop bits,data bits> 2 = Half Duplex 5-12 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 165 Data initiated from the Host • All host data is echoed to the auxiliary port in Host Port unpolled mode. Verifier Serial Cmd: <K101,aux port mode,baud rate,parity,stop bits,data bits,daisy chain ID status,daisy chain ID> 3 = Full duplex 5-13 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 166 The above example is based on the best case. Other factors such as baud rate, dynamic focus timing, number of characters in a given symbol, and the number of secondary readers in the daisy chain can affect timing and may need to be included in your calculations for complete accuracy. 5-14 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 167 A one or two character prefix which identifies the particular daisy chain reader from which the data is being sent. Serial Cmd: <K101,aux port mode,baud rate,parity,stop bits,data bits,daisy chain ID sta- tus,daisy chain ID> Default: Options: Any one or two ASCII characters. 5-15 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 168 3. If necessary, set the master reader to Edge. After Autoconfigure you may set the master reader to Edge (E) but the other readers must remain in Serial (S): Primary Secondary Secondary Host Reader Reader Reader 5-16 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 169 ID reader 1 = 2/; ID reader 2 = 3/; etc. Options: Any two characters except NULL, < , or >. Note: After a secondary reader accepts a new ID, it automatically invokes a reset-with-save command. 5-17 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 170: Network
Use this to configure a subnet mask that is compatible with the host network and the reader's IP address. Serial Cmd: <K125,IP address,subnet address,gateway address,IP address mode, primary TCP port,video TCP port> Default: 255.255.255.0 Options: 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 5-18 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 171 The port number is configured for the convenience/preference of the host system. Note: The primary TCP port and the video TCP must be different. Serial Cmd: <K125, IP address,subnet address,gateway address,IP address mode,primary TCP port,video TCP port> Default: 2001 Options: 1024 to 65535 5-19 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 172 Note: The primary TCP port and the video TCP must be different. Usage: The port number is configured for the convenience/preference of the host system. Serial Cmd: <K125, IP address,subnet address,gateway address,IP address mode, primary TCP port,video TCP port> Default: 2002 Options: 1024 to 65535 5-20 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 173: Preamble
(with the space key). This has the effect of allowing the control key to be recognized as a part of the control character. Next hold down the control key while typing the desired character. Example: Space CNTL-m to enter ^M 5-21 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 174: Postamble
(with the space key). This has the effect of allowing the control key to be recognized as a part of the control character. Next hold down the control key while typing the desired character. Example: Space CNTL-m Space CNTL-j to enter ^M^J 5-22 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 175: Response Timeout
Time the reader will wait before timing out if ACK, NAK, and ETX are enabled, and a host response is expected. Serial Cmd: <K143,response timeout> Default: (in 10mS increments = 20mS) Options: 0 to 255 (A zero (0) setting causes an indefinite wait.) 5-23 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 176: Lrc Status
0 (two 1s = 0, two 0s = 0, a 1 and a 0 = 1). The extra LRC character is then appended to the transmission and the receiver (usually the host) performs the same addition and compares the results. Serial Cmd: <K145,status> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled 5-24 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 177: Aux Port System Data Status
Communications Aux Port System Data Status Definition: When enabled, directs data from the reader to the auxiliary port. Serial Cmd: <K146,aux port system data> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled 5-25 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 178 Aux Port System Data Status 5-26 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 179 Store No Read Image......................... 6-30 Setting Up the Verifier for EZ Trax ..................... 6-31 After you’ve established communications and completed basic read rate testing, you will need to address the spatial and timing parameters associated with your application. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 180: Read Cycle By Esp
Click this button to bring up the Read Cycle menu. To open nested options, single-click the To change a setting, double-click the setting and use your cursor to scroll through the options. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 181: Read Cycle Serial Commands
<K242,time before 1st capture,time between capture 1 and 2,,,,,,,,time between capture 7 and 8> Dual Camera Operations <K243,switching mode,number of internal camera captures, number of external camera captures,internal camera timeout, external camera timeout> Store No Read Image <K244,image storage type,image storage mode> Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 182: Read Cycle Setup
11. Save settings to the IP Database. Note: Images can be captured at a rate of 60/second. Note: If you need to set up your Quadrus Verifier for use with EZ Trax software, see Setting Up the Verifier for EZ Trax.
Page 183: Multisymbol
1). Number of Symbols Number of Symbols is the number of different symbols that can be read in Definition: a single read cycle. Serial Cmd: <K222,number of symbols,multisymbol separator> Default: Options: 1 to 6 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 184 Note: If a NULL is entered for the multisymbol separator, the multisymbol separator output will be disabled. Note: If No Read messages are disabled and there are No Reads occurring, separators will only be inserted between symbol data outputs. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 185: Trigger
In Continuous Read, trigger input options are disabled, the reader is always in the read cycle, and it will attempt to decode and transmit every capture. When To Output and No Read options have no affect on Continuous Read. Serial Cmd: <K200,0> Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 186 Note: If Trigger Mode is set to Continuous Read 1 Output, Number of Symbols will default to 1 (if set to any number greater than 1). Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 187 Associated waveforms assume External Trigger State is set to Active On. End Read Cycle: The same object, moving out of the detector beam, causes another change in the trigger state, ending the read cycle. Trigger Level Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 188 This signal initiates a new read cycle and ends the previous read cycle unless Timeout is enabled and a good read or timeout has not occurred. Trigger Edge 6-10 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 189 Serial Cmd: <K200,5> Note: In Serial Data or External Edge, sending a non-delimited start serial character will start a read cycle; however a non-delimited stop serial character has no effect. 6-11 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 190 <K202,external trigger state> Default: Active On Options: 0 = Active Off 1 = Active On Note: External Level, External Edge, or Serial Data or Edge triggering mode must be enabled for External Trigger to take effect. 6-12 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 191: Serial Trigger
Level trigger read cycle until a Stop character is received. • In Serial Data and Edge trigger mode, command, either a start trigger character or a hardware trigger can start an edge trigger read cycle. 6-13 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 192 A single ASCII host serial trigger character that ends the read cycle and is not enclosed by delimiters such as < and >. Serial Cmd: <K230,stop character> Default: NULL (00) (disabled) Options: Two hex digits representing an ASCII character except <, >, XON, and XOFF. 6-14 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 193: End Of Read Cycle
With External Level enabled, the read cycle does not end until the falling edge trigger or a timeout occurs. The next read cycle does not begin until the next rising edge trigger. 6-15 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 194 (whichever occurs first) ends the read cycle. Read Cycle Timeout Definition: Read Cycle Timeout is the duration of the read cycle. Serial Cmd: <K220, end of read cycle,read cycle timeout> Default: (x 10mS) Options: 0 to 65535 6-16 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 195: Active Camera
Important: The Quadrus Verifier does not control the timing of external cameras. Captures from external cameras are streamed into the Quadrus Verifier. To be sure to receive a complete first capture, allow an extra 33mS delay before the first external capture.
Page 196: Capture Mode
The downside is that the number of captures is limited to 8 so that processing buffers are not overloaded. Serial Cmd: <K241,capture mode,number of captures,rapid capture mode> Default: Timed Capture Options: 0 = Timed Capture 1 = Triggered Capture 6-18 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 197 No Time Delay Between Captures Start of Read Cycle End of Diagram A read cycle Time Before First Capture Time Delay Between Captures End of Diagram B read cycle Processing Rapid Capture Mode, Single Camera 6-19 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 198 0.78" – 0.4"/0.15" = 2.5 captures If a required number of captures has been determined, you can also work the formula backwards and determine the minimum FOV by: FOV = (Number Of Captures * Travel Time) + Symbol Size 6-20 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 199 First trigger Capture starts the read Captures on every trigger cycle Read cycle ends on New Trigger or Timeout, as configured. Processing Triggered Captures, Typical 6-21 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 200 Since processing is completed before another capture can occur (this usually takes about 30mS), a large number of captures can take place throughout a read cycle. Capture Start of End of read cycle Read Cycle Processing time Continuous Capture 6-22 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 201: Capture Timing
<K242,time before 1st capture,time between capture 1 and 2,,,,,,,,time between capture 7 and 8> Default: Options: 0 to 65535 (2.097seconds, in 32µS increments) Start of read cycle Time Before First Capture Processing Time Before First Capture 6-23 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 202 Note: Number of Captures and number of delays (Time Between Captures) must be the same. Start of Read Cycle Time Delay Between Captures = 0 End of Diagram A read cycle Time Delay Between Captures varies. Diagram B Time Delay Between Captures 6-24 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 203: Dual Camera Switching
Important: The Quadrus Verifier does not control the timing of external cameras. Captures from external cameras are streamed into the Quadrus Verifier. To be sure to receive a complete first capture, allow up to 33 mS delay before the first external capture.
Page 204 Processing Note: Since the total number of captures is greater than the combined number of captures of both cameras, capture source will oscillate between the two cameras until the total number (8) has been met. 6-26 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 205 Number of internal camera captures = 1 Number of external camera captures = 1 Extra 33mS time delay before 1st external capture. Internal External Processing 1. Because of space limitations, a limited number of captures are shown in the Continuous examples. 6-27 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 206 0 to 65535 (Divide any positive number entered by 100 to determine the time in seconds.) Note: A minimum setting of 2 is recommended. Note: Timeout or Timeout or New Trigger under End of Read Cycle must be enabled for Timeout Duration to take effect. 6-28 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 207 Example # 6 Time Between Captures = 0 Capture Mode: Dual Camera Internal camera timeout = 100mS External camera timeout = 160mS Internal External Timeout (Int) 100mS 100mS Timeout (Ext) 160ms Processing 6-29 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 208: Store No Read Image
Serial Cmd: <K244,image storage type,image storage mode> Default: First Images Options: 0 = First Images 1 = Last Images 6-30 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 209: Setting Up The Verifier For Ez Trax
Read Cycle Setting Up the Verifier for EZ Trax If you are using EZ Trax software, it is important to set up the Quadrus Verifier correctly before beginning. Click the Read Cycle button to display the Read Cycle tree control.
Page 210 Setting Up the Verifier for EZ Trax 6-32 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 211 Matrix), and the AIM DPM Quality Guideline. This section describes the Data Matrix symbology, and also the other symbologies that can be read by the Quadrus Verifier when it is being used as a reader. http://www.aimglobal.org/standards/aimpubs.asp for additional information about symbologies.
Page 212: Symbologies By Esp
To close the entire contents of the tree control, hold down the Alt key and single-click the Click this button to bring up the Symbologies menu. To open nested options, single-click the To change a setting, double-click the setting and use your cursor to scroll through the options. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 213: Symbologies Serial Commands
RSS Limited <K483,status> RSS-14 <K482,status> PDF417 <K476,status,[unused],fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length,[unused],codeword collection> Micro PDF417 <K485,status,[usused],fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length> Composite <K453,mode,separator status,separator> Narrow Margins/ <K450,narrow margins,symbology identifier status> Symbology ID Background Color <K451, background color> Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 214: Data Matrix
Data Matrix Data Matrix The Quadrus Verifier is certified for verification of Data Matrix ECC 200 symbols, per the ISO/IEC 15415 and AS9132 standards. Usage: Useful when information needs to be packed into a small area and/or when symbols need to be applied directly to the substrate with etching, dot peen, or other methods.
Page 215 ECC 130 is a legacy symbol and NOT part of the ISO/IEC 15415 standard. Serial Cmd: <K479,ECC 200 status,ECC 000 status,ECC 050 status,ECC 080 status, ECC 100 status,ECC 140 status,ECC 120 status,ECC 130 status> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 216: Qr Code
QR Code has error correction capability. Data can be frequently be restored even if a part of the symbol has become dirty or been damaged. Serial Cmd: <K480,status> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 217: Code 39
No Read message to be transmitted at the end of the read cycle. Serial Cmd: <K470,status,check digit status,check digit output,large intercharacter gap,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length,full ASCII set> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 218 The reader ignores any symbology not having the specified length. Serial Cmd: <K470,status,check digit status,check digit output,large intercharacter gap,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length,full ASCII set> Default: Options: 1 to 128 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 219 ASCII character set, from 0 to 255. Serial Cmd: <K470,status,check digit status,check digit output,large intercharacter gap,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length,full ASCII set> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 220: Code 128
Serial Cmd: <K474, status,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length> Default: Options: 1 to 128 Note: Fixed Symbol Length Status must be enabled for Fixed Symbol Length to take effect. 7-10 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 221: Bc412
When enabled the reader will check the symbol length against the symbol length field. If disabled any length would be considered a valid symbol. Serial Cmd: <K481,status,check digit output,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled 7-11 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 222 The reader ignores any symbology not having the specified length. Serial Cmd: <K481,status,check digit output,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length> Default: Options: 1 to 64 7-12 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 223: Interleaved 2 Of 5
Usage: It is has been popular because it is the most dense symbology for printing numeric characters less than 10 characters in length; however, Microscan does not recommend this symbology for any new applications because of inherent problems such as truncation.
Page 224 Note: Typically, when printing an I 2/5 symbol with an odd number of digits, a 0 will be added as the first character. Note: If both Symbol Length #1 and Symbol Length # 2 are set to 0, then I 2/5 will be variable. 7-14 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 225 I 2 of 5 symbol and helping to prevent false reads. Serial Cmd: <K472, status,check digit status,check digit output status,symbol length #1,symbol length #2,guard bar> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled 7-15 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 226: Upc/Ean
Usage: Used primarily in POS application in the retail industry. It is commonly used with Microscan readers in applications in combination with Matchcode when there is a need to verify that the right product is being placed in the right packaging.
Page 227 Allows the user to insert a character between the standard UPC or EAN symbology and the supplemental symbology when Supplementals is set to Enabled or Required. Serial Cmd: <K473,UPC status,EAN status,supplementals status,separator status, separator character,supplemental type> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled 7-17 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 228 2 = 5 char only Both Either 2 character or 5 character supplementals will be considered valid. 2 Characters Only Only two character supplementals will be considered valid. 5 Characters Only Only five character supplementals will be considered valid. 7-18 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 229: Pharmacode
Sets the minimum number of bars that a pharmacode symbol must have to be considered as a valid symbol. Serial Cmd: <K477,status,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length,min. no. of bars,bar width status,direction,fixed threshold value> Default: Options: 4 to 16 7-19 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 230 Used when Bar Width Status is set to Fixed Threshold. Defines the minimum difference in pixels that will distinguish a narrow bar from a wide bar. Serial Cmd: <K477,status,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length,min. no. of bars,bar width status,direction,fixed threshold value> Default: Options: 1 to 65535 7-20 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 231: Rss Expanded
Specifies the exact number of characters that the reader will recognize (this does not include start and stop and check digit characters). The reader ignores any symbol not having the specified length. Serial Cmd: <K484,status,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length> Default: Options: 1 to 74 7-21 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 232: Rss Limited
RSS Limited is designed to be read by laser and CCD readers. It is not recommended for omnidirectional slot readers. Definition: Encodes a smaller 14-digit symbol (74 modules wide) that is not omnidirectional. Serial Cmd: <K483,status> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled 7-22 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 233: Rss-14
Serial Cmd: <K482,status> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled (non-stacked) 2 = Enabled (stacked and non-stacked) Where appropriate, use 1 (non-stacked) instead of 2 (stacked and non-stacked). 7-23 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 234: Pdf417
Serial Cmd: <K476,status,[unused],fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length, [unused],codeword collection> Default: Options: 1 to 2710 Note: Fixed Symbol Length Status must be enabled for Fixed Symbol Length to take effect. 7-24 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 235 Serial Cmd: <K476,status,[unused],fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length,[unused],codeword collection> Default: Single Image Options: 0 = Single Image 1 = Multiple Image Note: Fixed Symbol Length Status must be enabled for Fixed Symbol Length to take effect. 7-25 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 236: Micropdf417
The reader will ignore any symbol not having the specified length. Serial Cmd: <K485,status,[unused],fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length> Default: Options: 1 to 2710 Note: Fixed Symbol Length Status must be enabled for Fixed Symbol Length to take effect. 7-26 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 237: Composite
ESP or the embedded menu. Usage: As required by the application. Definition: Allows the user to change the separator character from a comma to a new character. Serial Cmd: <K453,mode,separator status,separator> Default: (comma) Options: Any ASCII character 7-27 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 238: Narrow Margins
Narrow Margins is enabled. Serial Cmd: <K450,narrow margins,symbology identifier status> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled Note: Do not use Narrow Margins with Large Intercharacter Gap enabled in Code 39. 7-28 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 239: Symbology Id
• For Code 128, a 1 indicates ECC/EAN-128; otherwise the modifier is a 0. • For QR Code, a 0 indicates Model 1; a 1 indicates Model 2. • For all other codes, the modifier is 0. 7-29 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 240: Background Color
Typically the background is white; but on PCBs for example, they can be black. Definition: Allows the user to choose which symbol background (white or black) the reader can read. Serial Cmd: <K451, background color> Default: White Options: 0 = White 1 = Black 7-30 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 241 This section includes instructions on setting up conditions for changing input/output electrical transitions for control of internal and external devices. A discrete I/O (in/out) signal is an electrical transition from one voltage level to another so that digital switching can occur. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 242: I/O Parameters By Esp
Click this button to bring up the I/O Parameters menu. To open nested options, single-click the To change a setting, double-click the setting and use your cursor to scroll through the options. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 243: I/O Parameters Serial Commands
<K841,dot center offset,cell fill, dot ovality,angle of distortion,symbol contrast, quiet zone> Note: The Quadrus Verifier does not have an Output 3 option by default. If your application requires an Output 3, contact your Microscan sales representative for more information. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 244: Symbol Data Output
Definition: With Mismatch enabled, the reader transmits symbol data whenever the symbol data information does NOT match the master symbol. Note: A No Read can still be transmitted if enabled. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 245 It’s typically used in tracking applications in which each object is uniquely identified. Definition: With Good Read enabled, the reader transmits symbol data on any good read regardless of Matchcode Type setting. Note: A No Read can still be transmitted if enabled. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 246: When To Output Symbol Data
Enabling End of Read Cycle means that symbol data does not get sent to the host until the read cycle ends with a timeout or new trigger. End of read cycle Start of read cycle Read cycle duration Host activates trigger This is when host expects output Read Cycle Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 247: No Read Message
2. Failed to locate four corners or failed to qualify user-defined dimension (in pixels). 3. Failed to locate clocks or failed to qualify user-defined orientation (0-359 degree). 4. Failed to validate clocks or failed to qualify user-defined symbol size (clock element count). 5. Failed to decode symbol. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 248 Note: No Read Message will only be transmitted if Symbol Data Output is set to Match, Mismatch or Good Read. No Read Message can be set to any ASCII characters except NULL, < , or >. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 249 1D/Stacked Symbology Qualification Minimum Number of Bars Definition: Sets the minimum number of bars to qualify linear symbols. Serial Cmd: <K717,minimum number of bars,minimum number of qualified scans,start/stop status> Default: Options: 0 to 255 (0 is disabled) Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 250 Checks for the presence of finder pattern. Serial Cmd: <K718,finder pattern status,symbol size mode,symbol size 1,symbol size 2,symbol size tolerance,dimension mode,dimension 1,dimension 2,dimen- sion tolerance,orientation mode,orientation value> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled 8-10 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 251 Checks for symbol sizes for a specified number of elements. In the case of rectangular symbols, checks the longer side. Serial Cmd: <K718,finder pattern status,symbol size status,symbol size 1,symbol size 2,symbol size tolerance,dimension mode,dimension 1,dimension 2,dimen- sion tolerance,orientation mode,orientation value> Default: Options: 8 to 88 elements 8-11 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 252 Checks first for decodes. If no symbol is decoded, checks for symbol dimension. If both Dimension 1 and Dimension 2 requirements are met, a Bad Symbol message is output. If both are not met, outputs a No Symbol message. 8-12 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 253 Checks symbol dimension for a specified number of pixels. In the case of rectangular symbols, checks the longer side. Serial Cmd: <K718,finder pattern status,symbol size status,symbol size 1,symbol size 2,symbol size tolerance,dimension mode,dimension 1,dimension 2,dimen- sion tolerance,orientation mode,orientation value> Default: Options: 0 to 656 pixels 8-13 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 254 Bad/No Symbol Output Checks first for decodes. If no symbol is decoded, checks for symbol orientation. If Orientation Value is satisfied, a Bad Symbol message is output. If not satisfied, outputs a No Symbol message. 8-14 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 255 To be certain of the extent of the allowable tolerance, you should experiment with symbols in various orientations. In no case can they be more than 45° from the assigned orientation value and still be qualified. 8-15 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 256: Read Duration Output
Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled Read Duration Output Separator Definition: User-defined character that separates the symbol information from the Read Duration Output. Serial Cmd: <K706,status,separator> Default: [space character] Options: Any ASCII character 8-16 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 257: Output Indicators
I/O Parameters Output Indicators The Quadrus Verifier has a beeper and LED arrays, arranged as follows. Target Pattern Usage: Assists users in positioning and locating symbols in the center of the reader’s FOV. Definition: The user can control when the targeting system is ON or OFF and save this condition for power-on.
Page 258 Used as a visual verification that a good read has occurred. Definition: An array of green LEDs in the front of the Quadrus Verifier can be programmed to flash briefly in response to user-defined conditions, or if in Static Presentation mode, illuminate for a set period of time.
Page 259 • The reader is defaulted. • A send/save command from ESP or an Exit command from any embedded menu. • A calibration routine is completed. • A <Z>, <Zp>, <Zd>, or <K701,1> command is sent. 8-19 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 260: Serial Verification
Only one bad field needs to be found in order to activate the 5 beep response. Serial Cmd: <K701,serial command echo status,serial command beep status,control/ hex output> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled 8-20 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 261 For example, a carriage return will be shown as the two characters: ^M. When set to Hex, the output is the hex character. Serial Cmd: <K701,serial command echo status,serial command beep status,control/ output> Default: Control Options: 0 = Control 1 = Hex 8-21 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 262: Video Output
Note: When Live video mode is active, in order to synchronize with the video format, a shutter time of 1/1000 is the slowest shutter speed setting that can be applied to the camera settings. Slower shutter speeds will disable the video output. 8-22 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 263 Capture Number field. Image Frame (Video Output) Definition: Specifies the image frame that will be output at the end of the read cycle. Serial Cmd: <K760,video output status,trigger image mode,image frame> Default: Options: 1 to 5 8-23 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 264: Image Output
Provides a visual record for comparison and allows the user to identify quality issues with No Read images. Definition: The image file of the first Good Read image and the first No Read image will be output immediately following the read cycle output + postamble. 8-24 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 265 Definition: Determines the relative quality of the JPEG image sent, with 100 being the highest quality. Serial Cmd: <K739,image output mode,com port,file format,JPEG quality> Default: Options: 1 to 100 (where 100 is the highest quality) 8-25 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 266: Image Captioning
When enabled the results of the read cycle will be overlaid onto the triggered video image in the upper left hand corner. This will include Symbol data, No Read message(s) (if enabled), and any displayable formatting such as pre-amble, postamble, and Symbol ID. 8-26 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 267 1 to 65535ms (up to 5 digits) Status = Decode status is a No Read F/ = Image frame number 0 - 7 (1 digit) Read Cycle = Total read cycle time (1ms resolution). 1 to 65535ms (5 digits) 8-27 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 268: Synchronous Trigger
Restrictions When the Synchronous Trigger mode is enabled, it will not take effect unless the following conditions are met: 1. Shutter selection is 1/1200 or faster. 2. Live Video Mode is in effect. 8-28 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 269 The only time a slow down should be noticed in these modes is when the decode time is less than the capture time. Capture time = 16ms. 8-29 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 270: Ez Button
This is the same as sending a <Zrc> command. Serial Cmd: <K770,global status,default on power-on,load IP database,save for power-on> Default: Enabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled 8-30 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 271 Save for Power-On (EZ Button) Definition: If enabled, after calibration is complete, all parameters will saved for power-on. Serial Cmd: <K770,global status,default on power-on,load ip database,save for power- on> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled 8-31 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 272: Ez Button Modes
Save for Power On All reader settings will be saved to non-volatile memory to be recalled on power-on whenever the associated button position is selected. This is the same as sending the <Z> in the terminal. 8-32 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 273 Hold down button until three quick beeps are heard (and the 20%, 40% and 60% LEDs illuminate). Four Beeps (Position #4) Hold down button until four quick beeps are heard (and the 20%, 40%, 60% and 80% LEDs illuminate). 8-33 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 274: Input 1
Definition: Sets the active level of the input pin. Serial Cmd: K730,input mode,active state> < Default: Active Off Options: 0 = Active On (same as active closed) 1 = Active Off (same as active open) 8-34 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 275: Output 1 Parameters
7 = In Read Cycle Note: If Output On is set to Mismatch Or No Read, Match, or Mismatch, a transition (switching) will not occur unless Matchcode Type is enabled and a master symbol is loaded into memory. 8-35 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 276 Diagnostic Warning (Output On) Activates discrete output when a trend analysis condition is met, depending on the trend analysis option enabled. In Read Cycle (Output On) Output is active while reader is operating in the read cycle. 8-36 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 277 Sets the time in 10 ms increments that the discrete output remains active. Serial Cmd: <K810,output on,output state,pulse width,output mode> Default: (Corresponds to .05 seconds) Options: 0 to 255 (0 to 2.55 seconds). Divide the number entered on the command line by 100 for time in seconds. 8-37 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 278 No Read and remain active until the opposite condition, a good read, occurs. Latch Mode 3 (Unlatch Re-Enter Read Cycle) The programmable output is active when the Output On condition has been met and is held active until a new read cycle begins. 8-38 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 279 Trend analysis mode = No Read Number of Triggers = 25 Number to Output On = 4 In this example, the reader would activate an output when 4 No Reads occured within a period of 25 triggers (read cycles). 8-39 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 280 Number to Output On within the trigger window selected in Number of Triggers. No Symbol Output will be activated when the number of No Symbol occurrences equals the value entered for Number to Output On within the trigger window selected in Number of Triggers. 8-40 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 281 For example, if Number to Output On is set to 3 and Trend Analysis Mode is set to No Read, then the output will not be activated until 3 No Reads have occurred. Serial Cmd: <K780,trend analysis mode,number of triggers,number to output on> Default: Options: 0 to 255 8-41 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 282 <K830,grade,decode,symbol contrast,fixed pattern damage,axial non-uniformity, grid non-uniformity,modulation,unused error correction capacity,print growth> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Grade 1 (D) 2 = Grade 2 (C) 3 = Grade 3 (B) 4 = Grade 4 (A) 8-42 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 283 <K830,grade,decode,symbol contrast,fixed pattern damage,axial non-uniformity, grid non-uniformity,modulation,unused error correction capacity,print growth> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Grade 1 (D) 2 = Grade 2 (C) 3 = Grade 3 (B) 4 = Grade 4 (A) 8-43 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 284 Serial Cmd: <K830,grade,decode,symbol contrast,fixed pattern damage,axial non-uniformity, grid non-uniformity,modulation,unused error correction capacity,print growth> Default: 0 (Disabled) Options: 0 to 9 (0 = Disabled; 1% - 9%) 8-44 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 285 Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled Dot Ovality (AS9132 Symbol Quality) Serial Cmd: <K840,dot center offset,cell fill,dot ovality,angle of distortion,symbol contrast, quiet zone> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled 8-45 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 286 Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled Quiet Zone (AS9132 Symbol Quality) Serial Cmd: <K840,dot center offset,cell fill,dot ovality,angle of distortion,symbol contrast, quiet zone> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled 8-46 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 287 Note: This feature cannot be used if in a Continuous Read mode. Definition: Sets the output to toggle to active if the external camera goes off-line. Serial Cmd: <K790,over temp,service unit,external camera disconnect> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled 8-47 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 288: Output 2 Parameters
See Output On (Output 1) for command structure and options. Output State (Output 2) Serial Cmd: <K811,output on,output state,pulse width,output mode> See Output State (Output 1) for command structure and options. 8-48 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 289 Note: Output On under Output 2 Parameters must be set to Trend Analysis for this output to function. Serial Cmd: <K781,trend analysis mode,number of triggers,number to output on> See Trend Analysis (Output 1) for command structure and options. 8-49 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 290 Marking Method is set to Laser or Chemical Etch <K711,,1>. Serial Cmd: <K841,dot center offset,cell fill, dot ovality,angle of distortion,symbol contrast, quiet zone> See AS9132 Symbol Quality (Output 1) for command structure and options. 8-50 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 291 Diagnostics (Output 2) Note: Output On under Output 2 Parameters must be set to Diagnostic Warning for this output to function. Serial Cmd: <K791,over temp,service unit,external camera disconnect> See Diagnostics (Output 1) for command structure and options. 8-51 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 292: Output 3 Parameters
Output 3 Parameters Output 3 Parameters Note: The Quadrus Verifier does not have an Output 3 option by default. If your application requires an Output 3, contact your Microscan sales representative for more information. Output 3 has the same parameters and default settings as Output 1 and Output 2.
Page 293 Note: Output On under Output 3 Parameters must be set to Trend Analysis for this output to function. Serial Cmd: <K782,trend analysis mode,number of triggers,number to output on> See Trend Analysis (Output 1) for command structure and options. 8-53 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 294 Marking Method is set to Laser or Chemical Etch <K711,,1>. Serial Cmd: <K842,dot center offset,cell fill, dot ovality,angle of distortion,symbol contrast, quiet zone> See AS9132 Symbol Quality (Output 1) for command structure and options. 8-54 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 295 Diagnostics (Output 3) Note: Output On under Output 3 Parameters must be set to Diagnostic Warning for this output to function. Serial Cmd: <K792,over temp,service unit,external camera disconnect> See Diagnostics (Output 1) for command structure and options. 8-55 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 296: Configuring Ez Trax Output
Configuring EZ Trax Output Configuring EZ Trax Output If you intend to use the Quadrus Verifier with EZ Trax Software, you can configure the software in three different ways: using the EZ Trax interface, using the tree controls in ESP, and using serial commands.
Page 297 Selects the format of the image output file. JPEG Quality Sets the amount of JPEG image compression. A value of 1 represents the highest compression and lowest image quality, and 100 represents the lowest compression and highest image quality. 8-57 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 298 Configuring EZ Trax Output Object Info Output If a symbol is decoded during an image capture, the symbol type and other supplementary symbol information is also included. 8-58 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 299 2 = No Read 3 = No Read and Good Read 4 = Mismatch Good Read Outputs the first Good Read image in the read cycle. The image file will immediately follow the symbol data. 8-59 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 300 Sets the amount of JPEG image compression. A value of 1 represents the highest compression and lowest image quality, and 100 represents the lowest compression and highest image quality. Serial Cmd: <K757,status,comm port,image mode,image format,jpeg quality,object info output> Default: Options: 1 to 100 (percent) 8-60 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 301 If a symbol is decoded during an image capture, the symbol type and other supplementary symbol information is also included. Serial Cmd: <K757,comm port,image mode,image format,jpeg quality,object info output> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled 8-61 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 302 Configuring EZ Trax Output 8-62 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 303: Matchcode
Sequence On No Read ......................9-10 Sequence On Mismatch ......................9-11 Sequence Step .......................... 9-12 Match Replace..........................9-13 Mismatch Replace ........................9-14 New Master Pin .......................... 9-15 This section explains the matchcode output functions and the master symbol database setup. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 304: Matchcode By Esp
To close the entire contents of the tree control, hold down the Alt key and single-click the Click this button to bring up the Matchcode menu. To open nested options, single-click the To change a setting, double-click the setting and use your cursor to scroll through the options. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 305: Matchcode Serial Commands
<K224,number of master symbols> Enter Master Symbol Data <K231,master symbol number,data> Read Next Symbol as Master Symbol <Gmaster symbol number> Request Master Symbol Data <K231?,>[for all] or <K231?,master symbol number> Delete Master Symbol Data <K231,master symbol number,> Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 306: Overview Of Matchcode
(Read Next Symbol as Master Symbol) command. d) Enable the New Master Pin command and activate a discrete input to store the in the next symbol read as master symbol. 6. Enter master symbol data using the method determined in step 4. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 307: Matchcode Type
Note: If Matchcode Type is set to Sequential, Number of Symbols will default back to 1 (if set to any number greater than 1). Wild Card: Allows the user to enter user defined wild card characters in the master symbol. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 308: Sequential Matching
With Sequential enabled, Sequential Matching determines if a count is in ascending (incremental) or descending (decremental) order. Serial Cmd: <K223,matchcode type,sequential matching,match start position,match length,wild card character,sequence on no read,sequence on mismatch> Default: Increment Options: 0 = Increment 1 = Decrement Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 309: Match Start Position
Default: Options: 0 to 2710 Note: Match Start Position must be set to 1 or greater to enable this feature. A 0 setting will disable this feature. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 310: Match Length
Match Start Position is set to 1 or greater. when Match Start Position is set to 0, no comparison will occur. Serial Cmd: <K223,matchcode type,sequential matching,match start position,match length,wild card character,sequence on no read,sequence on mismatch> Default: Options: 1 to 2710 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 311: Wild Card Character
Wild Card Character allows a user to define a wild card character as part of the master symbol. Serial Cmd: <K223,matchcode type,sequential matching,match start position,match length,wild card character,sequence on no read,sequence on mismatch> Default: (asterisk) Options: Any valid ASCII character. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 312: Sequence On No Read
007 (sequenced on No Read) An example of Sequence on No Read Disabled: Master symbol Decoded symbol Master symbol after decode No Read 003 (not sequenced) No Read 004 (not sequenced) No Read 004 (not sequenced) 9-10 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 313: Sequence On Mismatch
007 (sequenced on mismatch) An example of Sequence On Mismatch Disabled: Master symbol Decoded symbol Master symbol after decode 004 (sequenced because of previous match) 006 (sequenced because of previous match) 006 (not sequenced because of previous mismatch) 9-11 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 314: Sequence Step
1 to 32768 Note: See <K223> command for more information. An example of Sequence Step, if Sequence Step is set to 3 and Sequential Matching is set to Increment: Master symbol Decoded symbol Master symbol after decode 9-12 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 315: Match Replace
Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled Replacement String Definition: User-defined string that when enabled will replace the matchcode data. Serial Cmd: <K735,status,replacement string> Default: MATCH Options: Any ASCII string up to 128 characters. 9-13 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 316: Mismatch Replace
0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled Replacement String Definition: User-defined string that when enabled will be output whenever a mismatch occurs. Serial Cmd: <K736,status,replacement string> Default: MISMATCH Options: Any ASCII string up to 128 characters. 9-14 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 317: New Master Pin
For example, if Number of Symbols is set to 3 and New Master Pin is then activated, at the end of the next read cycle, the decoded symbols will be saved as master symbols 1, 2, and 3. 9-15 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 318 New Master Pin 9-16 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 319 10 Diagnostics Contents Diagnostics by ESP........................10-2 Diagnostics Serial Commands ....................10-2 Counts (Read Only)........................10-3 External Camera Message......................10-4 Over Temperature Message .......................10-6 Service Message.........................10-7 This section describes warning and operating messages and their settings. 10-1 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 320: Diagnostics By Esp
Diagnostics Serial Commands Power-on/Reset Counts <K406,power-on,resets,power-on saves,customer default saves> External Camera Message <K410,disconnect msg status,disconnect message, connect msg status,control message> Over Temperature Message <K402,over temperature status,warning message> Service Message <K409,status,service message,threshold,resolution> 10-2 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 321: Counts (Read Only)
Displays a count of the number of power-on saves <Z> command. Serial Cmd: <K406,power-on,resets,power-on saves,customer default saves> Custom Default Saves Definition: Displays a count of the number of power-on saves (customer defaults) to flash memory (<Zc> command) Serial Cmd: <K406,power-on,resets,power-on saves,customer default saves> 10-3 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 322: External Camera Message
Note: If the external camera is configured in “Interlaced” mode instead of “Progressive,” this will not be detected as a connect condition. Serial Cmd: <K410,disconnect msg status,disconnect message,connect msg status, connect message> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled 10-4 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 323 Diagnostics Connect Message Serial Cmd: <K410,disconnect msg status,disconnect message,connect msg status, connect message> Default: EX_CAM_ON Options: Any 1 to 10 ASCII characters except NULL, < or >. 10-5 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 324: Over Temperature Message
<K402,over temperaturestatus,warning message> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled Warning Message Serial Cmd: <K402,over temperature status,warning message> Default: OVER_TEMP Options: Any 1 to 10 ASCII characters except NULL, < , or >. 10-6 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 325: Service Message
Serial Cmd: <K409,status,service message,threshold,resolution> Default: (5 minutes) Options: 1 to 65535 Resolution Definition: Records time in seconds or minutes. Serial Cmd: <K409,status,service message,threshold,resolution> Default: Seconds Options: 0 = Seconds 1 = Minutes 10-7 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 326 Service Message 10-8 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 327 This section explains the physical controls of the internal camera, image acquisition, database settings, and image diagnostics. Note: Camera Setup only applies to the Quadrus Verifier internal camera. If using an external camera, images are received on an as-ready basis. Allow a 33mS delay for the first image to appear from an external camera.
Page 328: Camera Setup By Esp
To close the entire contents of the tree control, hold down the Alt key and single-click the To open nested options, single-click the To change a setting, double-click the setting and use your cursor to scroll through the options. 11-2 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 329: Camera Setup Serial Commands
Illumination Source <K535,illumination source> Thresholding <K512,threshold mode,threshold value> Processing Mode <K513,processing mode> Multiple Symbols in Fast Linear Mode <K518,number of symbols> Image Processing Timeout <K245,image processing timeout> Hollow Mode <K517,hollow status> Mirrored Image <K514,mirrored image> 11-3 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 330: Video
A successful calibration will display the calibrated symbol image a message, “Calibrated successfully”. 3. Click Close on the Calibration dialog. The symbol’s data and related features will be presented below the image display window. Calibrate by Serial Command Send <@CAL> to begin calibration. 11-4 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 331 You can also click the Decodes per Second checkbox which shifts the output from Percent Decode to Decodes/Second. Un-clicking it returns the output to Percent Decode. 2. Click Stop to end the read rate test. 11-5 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 332: Evaluation
1 and 100, 1 being the lowest quality and 100 being the highest. When possible, use the highest quality; when image transfer speed must be increased, use a lower image quality setting. Adjustments for this setting will depend on your specific hardware and software limitations. 11-6 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 333 An area of interest box is a dashed blue line that can be selected and moved by placing a cursor inside the box, or resized by clicking and dragging the handles. Histogram 11-7 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 334 You can adjust the threshold by unchecking the Enable Autothreshold checkbox, moving the threshold, and clicking Send Threshold to save the new setting. 11-8 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 335 (in terms of black to white) are updated in the Pixel Info table to the left of the graph, in this case 237. In addition, a horizontal, dashed red line is displayed that indicates the average value. Line Scan 11-9 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 336: Region Of Interest (Roi)
3. The Region of Interest can be disabled by setting all values to 0 or setting the Region of Interest area to equal the image sensor area. Caution: Region of Interest will shrink the field of view and therefore could cause symbols to be missed in dynamic applications. 11-10 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 337 ROI pane. Notice that all pixels not in the ROI are defined as black. Because the Quadrus Verifier has much less processing to do in a smaller window, read rates typically increase dramatically. One possible downside is that the chance of missing a symbol increases with the smaller window.
Page 338 Width (Column Width) Definition: Defines the size, in columns, of the window. Maximum value is defined as the maximum column size of Image sensor minus the Left value. Serial Cmd: <K516,top,left,height,width> Default: Options: 0 to 656 11-12 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 339: Ip Database
Camera Setup IP Database The Image Processing Database allows users to save multiple collections of camera and IP settings, and to apply them sequentially during a read cycle. (See Chapter 12, Database.) 11-13 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 340: Dynamic Setup
Note: If a read cycle trigger occurs before ESP has finished processing/receiving an image from the previous read cycle, the trigger will be ignored. This is done to ensure that ESP remains in sync with the reader. 11-14 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 341 The spacing of the captures (C1 through Cn) represents the number of captures that will fall within the reader’s FOV during the captures taken in the rapid capture burst. 11-15 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 342: Camera
Note: When Live video mode is active, in order to synchronize with the video format, a shutter time of 1/1000 is the lowest shutter speed setting that can be applied to the camera settings. Slower shutter speeds will disable the video output. 11-16 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 343: Illumination Source
Default: External, internal lighting disabled Options: 0 = External, internal lighting disabled 1 = Internal, both inner and outer LED rings 2 = Internal, inner LED ring only 3 = Internal, outer LED ring only 11-17 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 344: Thresholding
Determines how the Verifier will distinguish light from dark pixels. This value is used for the Fixed Mode only. When Adaptive Mode is set, this value is ignored. Serial Cmd: <K512,threshold mode,threshold value> Default: Options: 0 to 255 11-18 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 345: Image Processing Settings
Applies to For Fast Linear processing mode only. Usage: Used to process more than one symbol appearing in the FOV Definition: Searches for one or two symbols in the FOV, as defined. Serial Cmd: <K518,number of symbols> Default: Options: 0 to 2 11-19 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 346 2. The timeout period does not include capture time. 3. If a timeout occurs during processing, the image will be recorded as a No Read. For this reason a longer timeout might be tried to remove uncertainty. 11-20 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 347: Hollow Mode
Serial Cmd: <K517,hollow mode status> Default: Regular Elements Options: 0 = Regular Elements 1 = Hollow Elements The image below is an example of a Data Matrix symbol with hollow elements. 11-21 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 348: Mirrored Image
1 = Mirrored Image Regular Image When Regular Image is enabled, images will be processed as they appear upon capture. Mirrored Image When Mirrored Image is enabled, images will be processed as a reverse of the captured image. 11-22 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 349 Load Current Settings from Database ..................12-12 Request Selected Database Settings..................12-13 Request All Database Settings....................12-13 ESP’s Image Processing Database allows the user to save up to 10 sets of multiple image processing settings. 12-1 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 350: Ip Database By Esp
Click this button to bring up the Camera Setup tree control. You will see these tabs to the left of the Camera Setup tree control. Click the IP Database tab to bring up the database view. 12-2 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 351: Ip Database Serial Commands
<K250,database index,shutter speed,gain,threshold mode, fixed threshold value,processing mode,background color,narrow margins> Save Current Settings to Database <K250+,database index> Load Current Settings to Database <K250-,database index> Request Database Settings <K250?,database index > Request all Database Settings <K250?> 12-3 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 352: Overview Of Ip Database
The capture mode selected (Rapid or Continuous) also has an impact on whether a new image needs to be captured. The following summarizes the operation of the reader for the two different capture modes when IP Database is enabled. 12-4 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 353 If the camera settings have changed from the previous settings, then a new capture is required. When the end of the active database configuration has been reached, the index will start back at 0. 12-5 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 354: Ip Database Window In Esp
Database image processing contained in the selected database index to current, settings to settings to the IP active settings. Load Current to Index loads current, the reader. Database. active settings to the selected database index. 12-6 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 355: Number Of Active Database Settings
Notice that the first five index rows in the table are highlighted, because Number of Active Indexes is set to 5 in the spin box. 12-7 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 356: Image Processing Database
Serial Cmd: <K250,database index,shutter speed,gain,threshold mode,threshold value,processing mode,background color,narrow margins> Default: Options: 50 to 50000 Threshold Mode Serial Cmd: <K250,database index,shutter speed,gain,threshold mode,threshold value,processing mode,background color,narrow margins> Default: Adaptive Options: 0 = Adaptive 1 = Fixed 12-8 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 357 Default: White Options: 0 = White 1 = Black Narrow Margin Status Serial Cmd: <K250,database index,shutter speed,gain,threshold mode,threshold value,processing mode,background color,narrow margins> Default: Disabled Options: 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled 12-9 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 358: Image Processing Database By Esp
When you are finished, click OK. Your changes will be reflected in the index row on the IP Database table. 12-10 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 359: Save Current Settings To Database
Click Load Current to Index to save current, active reader configuration settings to a database index of your choice. When these settings are saved to a specific index, they can be applied to the reader as part of a sequence of configuration profiles during operation. 12-11 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 360: Load Current Settings From Database
This command essentially allows you to remove a single group of settings from the IP Database sequence and make those settings the reader’s current configuration profile, to be applied to the reader independent of the IP Database. 12-12 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 361: Request Selected Database Settings
This command phrase returns the configuration settings for database index 5. Request All Database Settings Definition: Returns configuration settings for all indexes in the database. Serial Cmd: <K250?> Example: <K250?> This command phrase returns the configuration settings for all database indexes. 12-13 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 362 Request All Database Settings 12-14 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 363: 13 Terminal
This section describes the Terminal window and macro functions. 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 commands, send <K?>. 13-1 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 364: Terminal Window
The Terminal screen also displays symbol data or other information from the Verifier. You can also right click in the Terminal screen to bring up a menu of further options. 13-2 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 365: Find
1. Type “ABC” into the Find box. 2. Press Enter. The first instance of “ABC” will be highlighted in the Terminal window. 3. Click the Find button to the right of the text field to locate additional instances of “ABC”. 13-3 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 366: Send
2. Press Enter. Single capture verification will occur and a report will be generated in the Terminal window. 3. Click the Send button to the left of the text field to initiate additional single capture verification routines. 13-4 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 367: Macros
When you click the arrow next to a any macro and select Edit, the following appears: You can edit an existing macro or type in the Macro Name text box and define it in the Macro Value text box. Click OK. 13-5 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 368: Terminal Window Menus
You can select Pause to interrupt the capture flow or Stop to end the flow and open the file. • Save Current Text... saves all text in the Terminal window to a text file of your choice. 13-6 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 369 Serial utility commands are not prefaced with a ‘K’ and a numeric code. Nor do they require an initialization command (<A> and <Z>). They can be entered from within any terminal program or from within ESP in the Terminal window or the window adjacent to the Utilities menu. 14-1 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 370: Serial Utility Commands
Reset and recall customer default parameters <Z> Save current settings for power-on <Zc> Save current settings as customer default parameters <Zrd> Recall Microscan default parameters and save <Zrc> Recall customer default parameters and save Status Commands <K?> All Configuration Commands Status <->...
Page 371: Read Rate
(n Columns), number of informative code words (n Info Code Words) and the number of data characters (n Data Bytes). This feature can be disabled by re-sending <a1>. End Read Rate Test Sending <J> ends both the Percent test and the Decodes/Second test. 14-3 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 372: Counters
Note: All counter values will be lost if power is recycled to the reader or the reader receives a reset or save command. Counters by ESP You can access Counters from the Utilities menu. Click the Request button to display the appropriate count or Clear to set counter to zero. 14-4 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 373 Match Counter to 00000. Mismatch Counter Sending <X> displays the number of decoded symbols since the last reset that do not match the master symbol. Mismatch Counter Reset Sending <Y> sets the Mismatch Counter to zero. 14-5 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 374: Device Control
Disabling the reader will not affect any downloaded commands to the reader. Enable Reader Sending <H> will turn the reader ON and allow it to enter read cycles. 14-6 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 375: Differences From Default
• Click Send and Save to send the settings to the reader and save them, or Send to Reader to send the settings without saving them. Important: The use the Differences from Default feature, you must connect to the reader and Receive Reader Settings via the Send/Recv button on the toolbar. 14-7 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 376: Master Database
Master Database Important: Master Symbol Database is used only for comparing entire symbols, when Sequential and Wild Card are NOT enabled, and Start Position is equal to 0. 14-8 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 377 The table below specifies the maximum number of characters available to each symbol according to the number of master symbols defined, from 1 through 10. Maximum Characters for Master Symbol Master Symbol Maximum Master Symbol Maximum Number Characters Number Characters 2710 1355 14-9 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 378 3. Double-click on each symbol number you want to set up and copy or type your data in the popup dialog and click OK. 4. When all your data has been entered, click Send Database to the Reader. 14-10 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 379 1. Select the master symbol index number in which you want to store the symbol data. 2. Click on Read Symbol into Selected Index. Caution: If you’ve selected an index which has existing data, that data will be copied over by scanned data when you use this command. 14-11 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 380 For example, to delete master symbol # 5, send the following <K231,5,>. The command is entered with a blank master symbol data field which tells the reader to delete the selected master symbol from the database. 14-12 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 381: Firmware
Caution: Do not interrupt power or disconnect the host cable while download is in progress. Be sure that each download is complete before moving on to the next. Important: When updating firmware, be sure that the application code and boot code versions are mutually compatible. 14-13 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 382 (a request for the application code part number), the Verifier returns: <#a/APP_P/N>. • When you send <#b> (a request for the boot code part number), the Verifier returns: <#b/BOOT_P/N>. • When you send <#p> (a request for profile module part numbers), the Verifier returns: <#p/PROFILE_P/N>. 14-14 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 383 (a request for the application code checksum), the Verifier returns: <!a/APP_CHECKSUM> • When you send <!b> (a request for the boot code checksum), the Verifier returns: <!b/BOOT_CHECKSUM> • When you send <!p> (a request for profile module checksum), the Verifier returns: <!p/PROFILE_CHECKSUM> 14-15 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 384: Bar Code Configuration
Once Bar Code Configuration mode has been entered, the Data Matrix symbols can be thought of as serial data. You can configure the reader by printing labels in Microscan’s serial command format. Commands are processed as if the data were streamed in through the serial port.
Page 385: Defaulting/Saving/Resetting
NOVRAM and recalled and loaded into current parameters when power is cycled or the <Arp> command is issued. Defaults Defaults are Microscan firmware settings or saved customer settings that can be recalled, either by software or hardware reset. 14-17 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 386 By first doing an EZ button or hardware default to restore the known Microscan defaults, the user can then recall the previously customer saved settings with an <Arc>...
Page 387: Status Requests
All Range Status Request This request will return the current settings of all commands within the user-defined range, starting with the lowest user-defined K command value and ending with the highest user- defined K command value. 14-19 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 388: Status Requests
This request returns the basic functional description of all fields in the requested K command. <Knnn?#> Single Range Status Request This request will return the value range and storage type description of all fields in the requested K command. 14-20 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 389: Other Operational Serial Commands
All files in “root” directory /saved All files in “saved” directory All files in all directories /del Deletes all files in the root director /saved/del Deletes all files in the saved directory del*.* Deletes files in all directories 14-21 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 390 Status Requests 14-22 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 391 Format Assign ..........................15-4 Format Extract..........................15-5 Format Insert ..........................15-7 Output Filter Configuration ......................15-9 Ordered Output Filter ......................15-13 This section explains how to control the formatting and filtering of decoded symbol data for output. 15-1 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 392: Output Format Serial Commands
Output Format Serial Commands Format Extract <K740,output index,start location,length> Format Insert <K741,output index,length,hex string> Format Assign <K742,symbol number,status> Format Status <K743,output format status> Output Filter Configuration <K744,filter number,symbology,length,wildcard character, placeholder,data,unused,database index> Ordered Output Filter <K745,number of filters> 15-2 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 393: Output Format Status
When Format Status is set to Enabled, output formatting is enabled. However, Format Assign, Format Insert, and Format Extract must be properly set up as well. Output Format Status by ESP On the Output Format tab, check the Enable Output Format box. 15-3 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 394: Format Assign
Use the Set Number of Symbols spin box to determine the number of symbols to be included in the output phrase. Then check the Parse boxes beneath the symbols that you wish to format for user-defined output. 15-4 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 395: Format Extract
Defines the length (in consecutive characters) that will be extracted and placed in user-defined output. Serial Cmd: <K740,output index,start location,length> Default: (disabled; end of format cell array) Options: 1 to n (maximum number of characters in the symbol data). 15-5 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 396 Symbol Parse dialog shows the selected character positions extracted and output as desired. Simultaneously, the data string from the actual selected symbol is displayed at the bottom left of the Parse Table, followed by the user-defined extracted output. 15-6 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 397: Format Insert
8 hex characters per insertion per database entry. Serial Cmd: <K741,output index,length,hex string> Default: NULL (00) Options: 00 to FF (As many as 4 bytes, or hex pairs.) 15-7 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 398 The Format Insert process is very similar to the Format Extract process, except that Insert allows you to enter characters using the Insertion Calculator (shown above). Notice that Extract and Insert share the same Parse Table. 15-8 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 399: Output Filter Configuration
No Read message will be output in place of the symbol (assuming the No Read message is enabled). For example, if there is not a symbol that meets filter 3’s requirements, then a No Read message will be output in the third output position. 15-9 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 400 5 = UPC 6 = PDF417 7 = EAN 128 8 = Code 93 9 = PharmaCode 10 = RSS 11 = MicroPDF417 12 = Composite 13 = BC412 14 = Data Matrix 15 = QR Code 15-10 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 401 Serial Cmd: <K744,filter number,symbology type,length,wildcard,placeholder,data, unused,database index> Default: “ ” = (hex) Options: Any ASCII input in the form of a pair of hex characters. Example: 3F = ? 00 = disabled 15-11 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 402 The index of the database entry that decodes a given symbol must equal this setting for filtering to occur. A setting of 0 allows any database index for this filter entry. Serial Cmd: <K744,filter number,symbology type,length,wildcard,placeholder,data, unused,database index> Default: (any index) Options: 0 to 10 15-12 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 403: Ordered Output Filter
For example, if the number of filters is 1, then only filter index # 1 will be applied. If the number of filters is 2, then only filter index # 1 and filter index # 2 will be applied, etc. Serial Cmd: <K745,number of filters> Default: Options: 0 to 10 15-13 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 404 Ordered Output Filter 15-14 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 405: 16 Ethernet
Step 3 Communicating in Ethernet..................... 16-7 Step 4 Ethernet Application......................16-8 While it is possible to connect the Quadrus Verifier directly to your host computer by Ethernet TCP/IP, typical usage is in a networked environment with either a switch or router.
Page 406: Step 1 Setup
RJ45 Ethernet cables (use a crossover cable if connecting directly to the host computer). 5. A laptop or desktop host computer with Ethernet connectivity to a network, Windows Vista, XP, or 2000, and Microscan’s ESP. 16-2 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 407: Step 2 Preliminary Steps
4. Start ESP and establish communication with the host computer through the RS-232 host port. There are three ways the Quadrus Verifier can connect to a host by Ethernet: 1. Assigning a network address. 2. Using the Verifier’s default IP Address.
Page 408 The Verifier now has an IP Address that will allow communication with the host computer. In ESP’s Communications menu, you will see the view shown at right. 6. Go to Step 3, Communicating in Ethernet. 16-4 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 409 4. At the Windows command prompt, type “route print” and press Enter. 5. Look for 192.168.0.100 in the Network Destination column. If it does not appear in the Network Destination column, contact your IT department. 6. Go to Step 3, Communicating in Ethernet. 16-5 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 410 Preliminary Steps Using DHCP to Configure the Verifier This option assumes that the Quadrus Verifier is connected to a network with a DHCP server. RS-232 configuration is required to enable the Verifier's DHCP client (default IP Address Mode setting is Static, which disables DHCP).
Page 411: Step 3 Communicating In Ethernet
2. Click the TCP/IP tab. 3. Type the Verifier's IP Address as it is shown on the Communications menu. 4. Click Connect. 5. After a few seconds, ESP should display CONNECTED at the bottom of the window. 16-7 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 412: Step 4 Ethernet Application
TCP/IP ports. This is the same protocol that is supported through the Verifier's RS-232 Host serial port. Note that on Ethernet, the Quadrus Verifier is a server device, which requires the host to establish the connection. Once the connection is established, however, the Verifier will send symbol data and diagnostic message data whenever it is generated.
Page 413 If not connected, the response will be sent to the Primary TCP Port. Primary (Command) TCP Port This port is used for all command processing and data outputs (except “binary frame” command responses). The application protocol used is the same as the Host RS-232 port. 16-9 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 414 550 bytes. Since TCP/IP is used, this will not prevent larger data transmissions, but it will limit throughput. An MTU of 550 may be somewhat limiting for some networks, but this should not prevent successful operation. 16-10 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 415: Appendices
Appendix D Serial Configuration Commands ................A-11 Appendix E ASCII Table ......................A-17 Appendix F Data Matrix Symbology....................A-19 Appendix G Object Detector .......................A-20 Appendix H Operational Tips ......................A-21 Appendix I Embedded Menus.....................A-22 Appendix J Interface Standards....................A-23 Appendix K Glossary of Terms ....................A-24 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 416: Appendix A General Specifications
Interface: RS-232, Ethernet Symbology Data Matrix (ECC 0-200) Symbol Verification Parameters Maximum Characters: 78 characters plus overhead characters at a 45° angle. Verification Standards For Data Matrix: AIM DPM, ISO/IEC 15415, AS9132 Verifier Certification: ISO/IEC 15426-2 Verifier Dimensions Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 417 Issued by TUV USA Inc., Member of TUV NORD Group, Cert. No. 06-1080 Product specifications are given for typical performance at 25°C (77°F) using grade A symbols. Some performance characteristics may vary at high temperatures or other environmental extremes. ©2007 Microscan Systems, Inc. Specifications subject to change. Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 418: Appendix B Electrical Specifications
VDC, current limited by user) Output 3: Light control (Optoisolated) 1 to 28 VDC rated (I < 100 mA at 24 VDC, current limited by user) 25-Pin Connector Quadrus Verifier Host 25-Pin Connector Host Host and Aux RS-232 Ethernet RS-232...
Page 419 This setup involves Outputs (+) Scanner some risk to the optoisolator if excessive Output voltages are applied. Input Caution: The maximum current that can Outputs (–) pass through the optoisolator is 100mA. Power ground Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 420 Additional Isolated Output Circuit Examples Secondary Relay Isolated Verifier 1 to 28 V Power + RELAY Isolated Verifier Outputs (+) Scanner Power + Output Input Scanner Outputs (+) Outputs (–) Output Power ground Outputs (–) Power ground Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 421 Signal Input (+) Input (–) Input (–) Signal Not Optoisolated Non-Isolated Verifier NPN Source Non-Isolated Verifier PNP Source Power (+) Power (+) Input (+) Signal Input (+) Input (–) Input (–) Signal Power ground Power ground Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 422: Appendix C Connectivity Accessories
Output 2 (–) Light Control Light Control Light Control Input 1 (–) Input 1 (–) Input 1 (–) New master (–) New master (–) New master (–) New master (+) New master (+) New master (+) Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 423 USB and standard Ethernet (RJ45) connections can be made through the Ethernet/USB Interface, which plugs directly into the host port of the Quadrus Verifier. The Ethernet/USB Interface has a second 25-pin port to pass through all but the RS-422/485 connections.
Page 424 Steps for wiring: 1. Remove two screws from top case at these locations. (plug) 2. Pry at this point to separate cases. 3. Connect external wires to terminal connections as marked. A-10 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 425: Appendix D Serial Configuration Commands
<K474,status,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length> BC412 <K481, status,check digit output,fixed symbol length status,fixed symbol length> Interleaved 2 of 5 <K472,status,check digit status,check digit output,symbol length #1,symbol length #2,guard bar> UPC/EAN <K473,UPC status,EAN status,supplementals status,separator status, separator character,supplemental type> A-11 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 426 AS9132 Verification Output 1 <K840,dot center offset,cell fill, dot ovality,angle of distortion,symbol contrast,quiet zone> Output 2 Parameters <K811,output on,active state,pulse width,output mode> Trend Analysis Output 2 <K781,trend analysis mode,trigger evaluation period,number to output on> A-12 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 427 Delete Master Symbol Data <K231,master symbol number,> Diagnostics Power-on / Reset Counts <K406,power-on,resets,power-on saves,customer default saves> External Camera Message <K410,disconnect msg status,disconnect message,connect message status, control message> Over Temperature Message <K402,over temperature status,warning message> Service Message <K409,status,service message,threshold,resolution> A-13 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 428 Output Object Information <K734,output frame #,output coordinates> Operational Commands ISO/IEC 15415 Reflectance <@VER> Calibration ISO/IEC 15415 Single Capture <V1> Verification ISO/IEC 15415 Multi-Capture <V2> Verification AS9132 Verification <V3> AIM DPM Reflectance <@AIMDPM,Rmax,Rmin> Calibration AIM DPM Verification <V4> A-14 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 429 Commands can be concatenated (added together) in a single string or data block. For example, <K145,1><K220,1><K450,1><A> enables LRC, sets End of Read Cycle mode to New Trigger, enables Narrow Margins, and resets the data buffers (without saving the changes for power-on). A-15 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 430 While it appears that nothing has been assigned, the hex value 20 will be sent during data transmission. To Select NUL as the Character Press SP, then a 0 (zero). It is displayed as NUL in the menu when the screen is refreshed. A-16 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 431: Appendix E Ascii Table
Appendices Appendix E — ASCII Table ASCII Table with Control Characters Dec Hex Ctrl “ & < > A-17 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 432 Protocol Command Control Characters (Mnemonic displayed on (Entered in menu or Effect of Command Value Microscan menu) serial command) Reset Request Reset Start of Text End of Text Acknowledge Negative Acknowledge Begin Transmission Stop Transmission XOFF A-18 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 433: Appendix F Data Matrix Symbology
255 code words Extended channel interpretation for Yes, optional other character sets Base 11, 27, 41, 37, ASCII, ASCII, C40, text, X12, EDIFACT, Data encoded in: 8-bit Byte and Base 256 A-19 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 434: Appendix G Object Detector
Object Detector Appendix G — Object Detector The Quadrus Verifier can be used as a fully functional reader in a wide variety of applications. In a typical operation, a reader will wait for symbol data only during a triggered read cycle.
Page 435: Appendix H Operational Tips
The Quadrus Verifier has a hard-coated window that should only be cleaned with 100% isopropyl alcohol. Mounting If you use the Quadrus Verifier as a fixed-mount reader, do not insulate the stand mount. The bottom of the Verifier is the hottest part of the unit, and metal-to-metal contact is needed for heat dissipation.
Page 436: Appendix I Embedded Menus
In addition to ESP, you can also use a communications menu such as HyperTerminal to establish communication with Microscan’s embedded menus. 1. With your host connected to the Quadrus Verifier, set your host communications settings as follows: 115.2K baud, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bits, and None Parity.
Page 437: Appendix J Interface Standards
Interface Standards, established by the Electronic Industries Association (EIA), specify such things as the signaling voltage levels, maximum cable lengths, and number of drivers. With Microscan devices, selection of interface is made by pin assignment. RS-232 RS-232 defines an interface between two devices such as, for example, the Verifier and host.
Page 438: Appendix K Glossary Of Terms
Capture—The act of acquiring and storing video images in a reader or host computer. Also, the image captured. CCD—Charge-Coupled Device. CCDs capture light with an array of light-sensitive diodes, each diode representing one pixel. A-24 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 439 DMA—Direct Memory Access. A capability provided by some computer bus architectures that allows data to be sent directly to memory from an attached device. Dot Center Offset—The deviation of the center of a directly marked “dot” element from the ideal dot center. A-25 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 440 Also, optimal signal strength. Global Threshold—The reflectance level at which dark and light elements in a symbol can be discriminated in a scan reflectance profile. Good Read—The successful decoding of the information encoded in a symbol. A-26 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 441 Modulation—A measurement of the uniformity of light and dark elements within a symbol. Multidrop—A communications protocol for networking two or more readers or other devices with a concentrator (or controller), and characterized by the use of individual device addresses and the RS-485 standard. A-27 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 442 Saturation—The degree to which a color is free of white. One of the three properties of color perception along with hue and intensity. Scattering—Redirection of light reflecting off a surface or through an object. A-28 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 443 Verification—The process of testing a symbol to determine whether or not it meets specific requirements. Verifier—A precisely calibrated device that tests symbols for conformance to specific requirements. Watchdog Timer—A security device that detects system crashes and attempts to reset the reader. A-29 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 444 Glossary of Terms A-30 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 445 Alpha (ISO Grade Type) Always Ask Before Auto Sync Occurs Ambient Light Analog Analog Gain Adjustment Analog-to-Digital Converter Angle Angle of Distortion Angle of Distortion (AS9132 Symbol Quality) Aperture Aperture Value Appendices Application Mode Architecture AS9132 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 446 Axial Non-Uniformity (ISO/IEC 15415) Background Color Bad Symbol Message Bad Symbol/No Symbol Qualification Bar Code Configuration Bar Code Dialog Bar Code Options Tab Bar Width Status (Pharmacode) Baud Rate Baud Rate (Aux Port) Baud Rate (Host Port) BC412 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 447: Index
Check Digit Output Status (Code 39) Check Digit Output Status (Interleaved 2 of 5) Check Digit Status (Code 39) Check Digit Status (Interleaved 2 of 5) Check Required Hardware Cleaning the Quadrus Verifier Clear CMOS Code 128 Code 39 Codeword Collection (PDF417)
Page 448 Copy Counter Counters Counters by ESP Counters by Serial Command Counts (Read Only) Custom Default Saves Customer Default Parameters Daisy Chain Daisy Chain (Aux Port Mode) Daisy Chain Autoconfigure Daisy Chain ID Daisy Chain ID Status Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 449 Delete Master Symbol Data Delimited Depth of Field Detailed No Read Message Device Control Device Control by ESP Device Control By Serial Command DHCP Client DI (Format 06) Diagnostics Diagnostics (Output 1) Diagnostics (Output 2) Diagnostics (Output 3) Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 450 Dot Ovality (AS9132) Dot Peen Downloading ESP from the Web Dual Camera Switching Dynamic Range Dynamic Setup Dynamic Setup Calculator EAN Status ECC 000 ECC 000 - 140 ECC 050 ECC 080 ECC 100 ECC 120 ECC 130 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 451 Ethernet/USB Interface Ethernet/USB Notes Evaluation Example of Object Detector Operation Example of Timeout in Continuous Capture Mode Example of Timeout in Rapid Capture Mode Explanation of Modifiers for Code 39, Codabar, and Interleaved 2 of 5 Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 452 Fixed Symbol Length (Code 39) Fixed Symbol Length (MicroPDF417) Fixed Symbol Length (PDF417) Fixed Symbol Length (Pharmacode) Fixed Symbol Length (RSS Expanded) Fixed Symbol Length Status (BC412) Fixed Symbol Length Status (Code 128) Fixed Symbol Length Status (Code 39) Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 453 Gain Gateway Address General Specifications General Tab General Verification Output by ESP General Verification Serial Output Generate Generate and Save Verification Report Generic Waveform Characteristics Global Threshold Glossary of Terms Good Read Good Read (Green Flash) Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 454 Grid Non-Uniformity (AIM DPM) Grid Non-Uniformity (ISO/IEC 15415 Symbol Quality) Grid Non-Uniformity (ISO/IEC 15415) Guard Bar (Interleaved 2 of 5) Half Duplex Half Duplex (Aux Port Mode) Hardware Configuration Hardware Default Hardware Required Height (Row Depth) Hex String Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 455 Image Mode (EZ Trax Output by Serial Command) Image Output Image Processing Image Processing Database Image Processing Database by ESP Image Processing Settings Image Processing Timeout Image Resolution Image Sensor Image Storage Mode Image Storage Type Import Import/Export Indicators Initialize Input Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 456 ISO/IEC 15415 Single Capture Verification Report ISO/IEC 15415 Single Capture Verification Results ISO/IEC 15415 Symbol Quality (Output 1) ISO/IEC 15415 Symbol Quality (Output 2) ISO/IEC 15415 Symbol Quality (Output 3) ISO/IEC 15415 Verification by Serial Command ISO/IEC 15415 Verification Setup Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 457 Linear/Stacked Symbology Qualification Live (Real Time) Video Output Load Current Settings from Database Load Current Settings from Database by ESP Load IP Database (EZ Button) Locate Locate Symbol Longitudinal Redundancy Check Lower Case Characters LRC Status Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 458 Minimum Number of Qualified Scan Lines Mirrored Image Mismatch Mismatch (Green Flash) Mismatch Counter Mismatch Counter Reset Mismatch Replace Model Model Memo Modulation Modulation (ISO/IEC 15415 Symbol Quality) Modulation (ISO/IEC 15415) Modulation Grade Mounting the Quadrus Verifier in an Application Environment Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 459 Number of Active Database Settings by ESP Number of Captures Number of External Camera Captures Number of Internal Camera Captures Number of Symbols Number of Triggers (Trend Analysis) Number to Output On (Trend Analysis) Numeric (ISO Grade Type) Object Detector Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 460 Output On (Output 2) Output On (Output 3) Output On Diagnostic Warning Output On Good Read/Match Output On Mismatch Output On Mismatch or No Read Output On No Read Output On Read Cycle Output On Symbol Quality Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 461 Pixels Per Element (AIM DPM) Pixels Per Element (AS9132) Pixels Per Element (ISO/IEC 15415) Pixels Per Element Value Placeholder Point-to-Point (Standard) Point-to-Point with RTS/CTS Point-to-Point with RTS/CTS and XON/XOFF Point-to-Point with XON/XOFF Polling Mode D Port Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 462 Protocol Command Pulse Pulse Width (Output 1) Pulse Width (Output 2) Pulse Width (Output 3) QR Code Quadrus Verifier Host 25-Pin Connector Quick Start Quiet Zone Quiet Zone (AS9132 Symbol Quality) Quiet Zone (AS9132) Quiet Zone Grade Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 463 Request Checksum Request Checksum by ESP Request Checksum by Serial Command Request Master Symbol Data Request New Master Status Request Part Number Request Part Number by ESP Request Part Number by Serial Command Request Selected Database Settings Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 464 Save Single Capture Verification Report as a CSV File Save Single Capture Verification Report as a PDF Save Single Capture Verification Report as an HTML File Save Single Capture Verification Report as an RTF Saved for Power-On Saving Scattering Select All Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 465 Serial Utility Commands Serial Verification Service Message Service Message Status Service Unit Set Number of Symbols Set Verification Parameters Setting Up the Verifier for EZ Trax Show Connect Prompt Show Model Prompt Show Non-Printable Characters Shutter Speed Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 466 Switching by Number of Captures Switching by Timeout Switching Mode Symbol Contrast Symbol Contrast (AS9132 Symbol Quality) Symbol Contrast (AS9132) Symbol Contrast (ISO/IEC 15415 Symbol Quality) Symbol Contrast (ISO/IEC 15415) Symbol Data Output Symbol Dimension Symbol Features Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 467 Target Pattern On When NOT In Read Cycle TCP/IP TEI (Format DD) Terminal Terminal Dropdown Menu Terminal Strip Interface Kit Terminal Tab Terminal Window Terminal Window Menus Test (Video Capture) TFTP Server Three Beeps (Position #3) Threshold Threshold (Histogram) Threshold Mode Threshold Value Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 468 UII Enabled with Error Messaging and Pass Through UII Enabled with Pass Through UII Enabled with Pass Through (by Serial Command) UII Mode by ESP UII Mode by Serial Command UII Mode Error Messaging (by Serial Command) UII Mode Features UII Parsing Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 469 Valid Data Qualifiers and Concatenated UIIs Value (Angle of Distortion) Value (Axial Non-Uniformity) Value (Grid Non-Uniformity) Value (Symbol Contrast) Verification Verification by ESP Verification Operational Commands Verification Report Tab Verification Serial Commands Verification Settings Tab Verification Standards Verifier Verifier Calibration Symbol Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...
Page 470 Worst Case and Average Values (Dot Center Offset) Worst Case and Average Values (Dot Ovality) Worst Case Value (Cell Fill) Worst Case Value (Dot Center Offset) Worst Case Value (Dot Ovality) Y-Modem Download Transfer Options Y-Modem Upload Transfer Options Quadrus Verifier User’s Manual...

Microscan Quadrus Verifier User Manual

Chapter 1 Quick Start

Chapter 2 Using ESP

Chapter 3 Verification

Chapter 4 Unique Item Identifiers

Chapter 5 Communications

Chapter 6 Read Cycle

Chapter 7 Symbologies

Chapter 8 I/O Parameters

Chapter 9 Matchcode

Chapter 10 Diagnostics

Chapter 11 Camera Setup

Chapter 12 IP Database

Chapter 13 13 Terminal

Chapter 14 Utilities

Chapter 15 Output Format

Chapter 16 16 Ethernet

Appendix A General Specifications

Appendix B Electrical Specifications

Appendix C Connectivity Accessories

Appendix D Serial Configuration Commands

Appendix E ASCII Table

Appendix F Data Matrix Symbology

Appendix G Object Detector

Appendix H Operational Tips

Appendix I Embedded Menus

Appendix J Interface Standards

Appendix K Glossary of Terms

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