Microscan MS-820 Quick Start Manual

Microscan MS-820 Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide
MS-820 Industrial Bar Code Scanner
This guide is designed to get your scanner up and running
quickly. When connected to a host computer with Windows
operating system (98 or above), you can use ESP (Easy Setup
Program) to configure and control your MS-820 Industrial Bar
Code Scanner. In addition to ESP, you can send commands to
your scanner by serial command and by the scanner's embedded
menus.
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.
P/N 83-210046 Rev C
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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2: Step 1 - Check Required Hardware

    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.
  • Page 3: Step 2 - Connect The System

    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...
  • Page 4: Step 3 - Install Esp

    (98 or above), you can use ESP for configuration and control. If downloading from your “Microscan Tools” CD: 1. Insert your “Microscan Tools” CD in your computer’s CD drive. 2. Choose ESP Software from the main menu. 3. Launch Setup.exe under ESP and follow the prompts.
  • Page 5 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...
  • Page 6 3. If the connection fails, enable a different Com Port, check connec- tions, and try again. Tip: If you do not see the CONNECTED or DISCONNECTED message at the bottom of your dialog, try expanding the ESP window horizontally. MS-820 Industrial Bar Code Scanner Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 7: Step 6 - Position Symbol And Scanner

    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...
  • Page 8: Step 7 - Test For Read Rate

    Read Cycle configuration has not changed. By Serial Command Send a <C> to begin the read rate test. Send a <J> to end the read rate test. MS-820 Industrial Bar Code Scanner Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 9: Step 8 - Configure The Scanner

    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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