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For a full explanation of the MS-820’s commands and features, refer to the Help section of ESP or contact your Microscan sales representative for the MS-820 Industrial Bar Code Scanner User’s Manual, available in digital and print formats.
Optional Object Detector a. See “Connect the System” on page 3 for diagram of system. b. With either a terminal communications program or Microscan’s ESP which runs on Windows 98 or higher. c. If using another host cable, make certain that it does not have RTS/CTS connected to the host.
1. When wiring the IB-131 to a Host Computer that has a 25-pin connector, cross pins 2 and 3. When wiring the IB-131 to a Host Computer that has a 9-pin connector, do NOT cross pins 2 and 3. MS-820 Industrial Bar Code Scanner Quick Start Guide...
(98 or above), you can use ESP for configuration and control. If downloading from your “Microscan Tools” CD: 1. Insert your “Microscan Tools” CD in your computer’s CD drive. 2. Choose ESP Software from the main menu. 3. Launch Setup.exe under ESP and follow the prompts.
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OK. 3. Click when the following dialog box appears: Note: If you need to select another model later, you can find it in App Mode under Model on the menu bar. MS-820 Industrial Bar Code Scanner Quick Start Guide...
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3. If the connection fails, enable a different Com Port, check connec- tions, and try again. Tip: If you do not see the CONNECTED or DISCONNECTED message at the bottom of your dialog, try expanding the ESP window horizontally. MS-820 Industrial Bar Code Scanner Quick Start Guide...
Scanner and symbol positioning Note: Code 39 is the default symbol type enabled. If you are uncer- tain as to your symbology type, enable all symbologies by selecting Auto Discriminate macro in Terminal mode. MS-820 Industrial Bar Code Scanner Quick Start Guide...
Read Cycle configuration has not changed. By Serial Command Send a <C> to begin the read rate test. Send a <J> to end the read rate test. MS-820 Industrial Bar Code Scanner Quick Start Guide...
ESP, you can enter serial commands and configuration and utility com- mands. Note: You can learn the current setting of any parameter by inserting a question mark after the number, as in <K100?>. To see all K com- mands, send <K?>. MS-820 Industrial Bar Code Scanner Quick Start Guide...
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