Quick Start Guide
QX-870 Industrial
Raster Scanner
Step 3 — Position Scanner
1. Place a test symbol in a location with as little ambient light as
possible.
2. Position the scanner at the focal distance used in your application.
3. Align the test symbol with the scanner's field of view.
4. Tip the scanner relative to the test symbol to avoid glare from
specular reflection.
axis
Bar code
Skew
label
Tilt
Symbol
Scanner
Pitch
Scan line
Scanner
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Step 1 — Check Hardware
Standalone (with QX-1)
Caution:
to the system. Always power down BEFORE disconnecting any cables.
Item
1
QX-870 Industrial Raster Scanner
2
QX-1 Interface Device
3
QX Cordset, Common, M12 12-pin Plug to M12 12-pin Socket, 1 m
4
QX Cordset, Host, Serial, M12 12-pin Plug to DB9, 1 m
5
QX Cordset, Host, Serial, M12 12-pin Socket to DB9, 1 m
6
QX Power Supply, M12 12-pin Socket, 1.3 m
7
QX Cordset, Host, Ethernet, M12 8-pin Plug to RJ45, 1 m
8
QX Photo Sensor, M12 4-pin Plug, NPN, Dark On, 2 m
Note: Additional cordsets and accessories are available in the Microscan Product Pricing Catalog.
P/N 83-110870 Rev A
Step 4 — Install ESP
ESP Software can be found on the Microscan Tools CD that is
packaged with the QX-870.
1. Follow the prompts to install ESP from the CD.
2. Click on the ESP icon to run the program.
Tilt
Note: ESP can also be installed from the Download Center at
axis
www.microscan.com.
Maximum
skew, tilt,
and pitch:
±30°
Refer to the QX-870 Industrial Raster Scanner User's Manual for
detailed information about using ESP to configure the QX-870.
Pitch
axis
Standalone (without QX-1)
Hardware Required
Be sure that all connections are secure BEFORE applying power
Description
Step 2 — Connect the System
Important: When connecting Ultra-Lock cordsets to the QX-870
and QX-1, align the pins first and then push the connector into
place. Do not twist the connectors, as this will bend the pins.
RS-232
1. Connect the Serial Communication Cable from "A" on the
QX-870 to "2" on the QX-1.
2. Connect the host cable from "1" on the QX-1 to the host computer.
3. Connect the photo sensor to "T" on the QX-1.
4. Connect the power supply to "3" on the QX-1.
5. Plug in the power supply.
Ethernet
1. Connect the Ethernet Cable from "B" on the QX-870 to the
network.
2. Connect the power supply to "A" on the QX-870.
3. Plug in the power supply.
Part Number
FIS-0870-XXXXG
98-000103-01
61-000162-01
61-000152-01
61-000153-01
97-000003-01
61-000160-01
99-000020-02
Standalone (with QX-1)
Step 5 — Select Model
When you start ESP, the model menu will appear:
1. Click the button showing the QX-870.
2. Click OK.
Note: You can also simply double-click the button showing
your scanner to make your selection.
3.
Click Yes when this dialog appears:
Note: If you need to select another model later, click the
Switch Model button near the top of the screen or use
Model > New Model in the menu toolbar.
Standalone (without QX-1)
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