Microscan HS-2D User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Microscan Manuals
  4. Barcode Reader
  5. HS-2D
  6. User manual

Microscan HS-2D User Manual

Handheld reader
Hide thumbs Also See for HS-2D:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
HS-2D Handheld Reader
User's Manual
P/N 83-100002 Rev A

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the HS-2D and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Microscan HS-2D

Summary of Contents for Microscan HS-2D

  • Page 1 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual P/N 83-100002 Rev A...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    All rights reserved. The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and/or service Microscan manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Microscan.

  • Page 3: Limitation Of Liability

    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

    Code 39 ....................5-7 Code 93 ....................5-9 Code 128 ....................5-10 Composite ..................... 5-11 Data Matrix .................... 5-12 Interleaved 2 of 5................... 5-13 Maxicode ....................5-14 Matrix 2 of 5................... 5-15 MicroPDF417 ..................5-16 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 5 GS1 DataBar ..................5-23 UPC/EAN/JAN ..................5-24 Symbology Identifier ................5-25 Chapter 6 I/O Parameters I/O Parameters by ESP ................6-2 HS-2D Operational Feedback ..............6-3 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) ..............6-4 Image Quality ..................6-5 Chapter 7 Advanced Operations Continuous Operations................7-2 Lock Settings ...................

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    (or buffer and transfer later) decoded data. The HS-2D Handheld Reader is available in USB and RS-232 cabled options. The HS-2D features a 1.3 million pixel CMOS sensor, and a 400 MHz processor. The imager automatically discriminates between all major 1D and 2D symbologies.

  • Page 7: Statement Of Agency Compliance

    Introduction Statement of Agency Compliance The HS-2D has been tested for compliance with FCC regulations and was found to be compliant with all applicable FCC Rules and Regulations. IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this device must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 8 The information provided in this certification notice is correct to the best of Microscan’s knowledge at the date of publication. This notice is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. Users are responsible for determining the applicability of any RoHS legislation or regulations based on their individual use of the product.

  • Page 9: Quick Start

    Select Model..........................1-6 Select Protocol and Connect to Reader ..................1-7 This section is designed to get your HS-2D Handheld Reader up and running quickly so you can get a sense of its capabilities and test sample symbols. Detailed setup information for configuring the reader for your specific application can be obtained in the subsequent sections.

  • Page 10: Check Required Hardware

    Check Required Hardware Check Required Hardware Parts List for USB HS-2D Handheld Reader: • One HS-2D Handheld Reader • One 6 ft. USB cable (pre-attached to reader) Parts List for RS-232 HS-2D Handheld Reader: • One HS-2D Handheld Reader • Cable clip attachment •...

  • Page 11: Usb Interface

    98-000107-01 USB Cable Included Installation Steps for USB 1. Connect the USB cable to the HS-2D. 2. Connect the USB cable to the host. You do not need to power off your host computer. 3. Open any program in your host computer that can receive keyboard text.

  • Page 12: Rs-232 Interface

    57.6K baud, 8 data bits, none parity, and 2 stop bits. 7. Read the Reset to RS-232 Factory RS-232 Configuration Defaults symbol below. Reset to RS-232 Factory Defaults 8. Read the Save Settings symbol. Save Settings Test Symbol (ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP) HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Install Esp

    Quick Start Install ESP ESP Software can be found on the Microscan Tools CD that is packaged with the HS-2D. 1. Follow the prompts to install ESP from the CD. 2. Click on the ESP icon to run the program.

  • Page 14: Select Model

    If you need to select another model later, click Switch Model at the top of the screen. 1. Click the HS-2D button and then click OK. If you do not want to make this selection every time you start ESP, uncheck “Show this dialog at startup”.

  • Page 15: Select Protocol And Connect To Imager

    If the connection attempt fails, enable a different communications port, check your port connections, and try again. You are now ready to configure your reader using ESP. Subsequent sections provide more detailed information about ESP’s configuration options. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 16 You are now ready to configure your reader using ESP. Subsequent sections provide more detailed information about ESP’s configuration options. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Using Esp

    (Communications, Read Cycle, Symbologies, I/O Parameters, a Terminal interface, and a Utilities interface). ESP can be used to configure the HS-2D Handheld Reader in the following ways: • Tree Controls: Each configuration menu contains a list of all option settings that pertain to that specific element of reader operation.

  • Page 18: Ez Mode

    When an image is captured, it is displayed here. Double click this image to view it in a larger format. Click Save Image to save it to a location of your choice. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Application Mode

    Assign Preamble and Postamble characters using the simple interface shown above. Note: For specific information on any of the icons shown above in the operations bar or configuration bar, see corresponding sections. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Tree Controls

    5. Right click on the open screen and select Save to Reader to implement the command in the reader. The reader must be in one of the modes below to communicate with ESP. Connect Mode RS-232 Connect RS-232 Mode HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Menu Toolbar

    ESP and the host hard drive. (Save to Reader) (Receive Reader 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. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 22 All models you have selected and enabled will continue to appear in the dropdown model menu. The New Model option is repeated when you click the Switch Model button on the top row of icons. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 23 Sets the toolbar to display icons and names of all operations. Only Show Icon Sets the toolbar to display only icons representing operations, without text. Only Show Text Sets the toolbar to display names of operations only, without icons. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 24 Note: The F1 key is reserved for opening ESP Help and the F3 key is reserved for the Find Next function. Change Font Sets the font characteristics for data received from the reader. Change Echo Font Sets the font characteristics of user-entered data. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 Using ESP Bar Code Options Tab Sizing Information Sets element size (in thousands of an inch) of symbols that you create and print from the Bar Code Dialog under View. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Advanced Tab

    Do Not Send or Receive Settings creates a condition in which Auto Sync will not send reader settings to ESP, or send ESP settings to the reader. Send XON with Auto-Connect Sends an XON (Begin Transmission) command to the reader before starting the Auto-Connect routine. 2-10 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 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. 2-11 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 28 Select Protocol and Connect to Reader). When you have successfully connected to the reader you will see one of the two following displays in the status bar at the lower right of the screen: RS-232: USB: 2-12 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 In the Bar Code Dialog you can directly type the text and com- mands you want to encode. This allows you to create configuration symbols that you can print and read with the reader. 2-13 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Send/Receive

    ESP settings if you choose to receive settings from the reader. Save to Reader Send, No Save This saves ESP settings to current memory. Send and Save This activates all changes in current memory and saves to the reader. 2-14 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 31 Save except that only the commands in the current menu tree are sent. Send Current Command This is the same as Send Current View above, but only saves the command that is currently selected. 2-15 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 32 Send/Receive 2-16 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 33 3 Basic Operations Contents Practice Targeting ........................3-2 Determine Optimum Position......................3-3 This section explains how to practice targeting and triggering, and how to begin configuring the reader. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Practice Targeting

    Targeting LEDs Read the configuration symbols below to enable or disable red and green targeting LEDs. Green Targeting Green Targeting Red Targeting Red Targeting LED On LED Off LED On LED Off HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Determine Optimum Position

    2. Determine the optimum read position by triggering at different distances and angles. Smaller symbols require the unit to be held close to the optimal focal distance. For larger symbols, which have a larger depth of field, refer to the chart below. Test Symbol ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 36 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Communications

    Preamble and Postamble by ESP ....................4-9 Keyboard Mapping ........................4-10 Text Commands ......................... 4-11 Other Communications Settings in ESP..................4-12 This section includes connection parameters and options for communicating with the HS-2D Handheld Reader in various interfaces. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Communications By Esp

    5. Right click on the open screen and select Save to on the setting. Reader to implement the command in the imager. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Communications Overview

    Communications Communications Overview All HS-2D Handheld Readers are shipped with a USB cable. You can also add RS-232 capabilities and configure your imager accordingly. Whenever you default the imager, it will return to the default settings of whichever interface you are using. Defaulting the imager does not remove preamble and postamble formatting.

  • Page 40: Usb Interface

    HS-2D and the host the USB port. USB Virtual COM Mode This mode allows an HS-2D in a USB configuration to function as a virtual serial COM port. This mode requires installation of a USB Virtual COM driver. Contact your Microscan sales representative to request this driver, as well as installation instructions.

  • Page 41: Rs-232 Interface

    Baud Rate is the rate at which the imager and host transfer data. It only needs to be changed if necessary to match the host setting. 1200 19.2K 2400 38.4K 57.6K (Default) 4800 115.2K 9600 Save Settings HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 42 Data Bits (RS-232) Data Bits are the total number of bits in each character. This setting only needs to be changed if necessary to match the host setting. 7 Data Bits 8 Data Bits (Default) HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Preamble

    Space Tab (USB Only) Important: Use only with serial applications. Erase All Carriage Return Preamble Data Line Feed Note: To erase all preamble and postamble data, read the following symbol: Erase Preamble and Postamble Data HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Postamble

    USB or erase all PS/2 Keyboard postamble modes. data. Tab (RS-232 Only) Erase / None Note: To erase all postamble Erase Preamble and preamble and Postamble data, read the Data symbol at right: HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Preamble And Postamble By Esp

    Scroll through a list of all preamble in the text fields and selecting and postamble options, and then from the dropdown menu, click Insert. you can also click any of these preset buttons to set a preamble or postamble. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Keyboard Mapping

    US English, Ctrl + char. for 0 for non-printable 0 for non-printable non-printable characters characters (Default) characters Japanese French German Universal Keyboard Custom Keyboard Enable Alternate OS (Windows CE/MAC/Unix/ Disable Alternate OS Linux) Keyboard Mapping by ESP 4-10 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Text Commands

    Communications Text Commands When the Text Commands feature is enabled, the HS-2D can accept text commands via RS-232 connections and USB Virtual COM modes. Note: Text Commands are not supported in USB HID Mode. Enable Text Commands Disable Text Commands...

  • Page 48: Other Communications Settings In Esp

    The minimum retry count is 1, which represents the initial transmission. Host Acknowledgement Timeout The Host Acknowledgement Timeout is the amount of time (in seconds) that the imager will wait for an acknowledgement from the host before re-sending data. 4-12 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Usb Keyboard Rate

    Communications USB Keyboard Rate Requests that the host polls the USB HS-2D at the rate specified (1 to 255 ms). 4-13 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 50 Other Communications Settings in ESP 4-14 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Symbologies

    Pharmacode ..........................5-20 QR Code............................. 5-22 GS1 DataBar ..........................5-23 UPC/EAN/JAN..........................5-24 Symbology Identifier ........................5-25 This section describes the various symbol types that can be read and decoded by the reader. http://www.aimglobal.org/standards/aimpubs.asp for additional information. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Symbologies By Esp

    4. Left click again on the open screen to complete the selection. 5. Right click on the open screen and select Save to Reader to implement the command in the reader. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Aztec

    Symbologies Aztec Read the following symbols to enable/disable Aztec settings: Aztec On Aztec Off (Default) Aztec by ESP Sample Aztec Symbol HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Codabar

    Read the following symbols to enable/disable Codabar settings: Codabar On (Default) Codabar Off Codabar by ESP ESP allows you to enable a checksum, or to enable a check sum and remove it from the decode result. Sample Codabar Symbol HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Codablock A / Codablock F

    Codablock F symbol as a Code 128 symbol. Therefore, whenever possible, Code 128 should be disabled when Codablock F is enabled. Using Codablock F On will disable Code 128. Using Codablock F Off will re-enable Code 128. Sample Codablock F Symbol HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Code 11

    Digit and Stripped from Result Enabled with 1 Checksum Digit and Stripped from Result Code 11 by ESP Note: “No Report” in ESP has the same meaning as “Stripped from Result”. Sample Code 11 Symbol HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Code 39

    Enable Checksum and Strip from Result Code 39 Extended Code 39 Extended Full ASCII On Full ASCII Off (Default) Code 39 Narrow Margins On Code 39 Narrow Margins Off (Default) Code 39 Trioptic On (Default) Code 39 Trioptic Off HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 58 Code 39 Code 39 by ESP Sample Code 39 Symbol Sample Code 39 Trioptic Symbol HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Code 93

    Symbologies Code 93 Read the following symbols to enable/disable Code 93 settings: Code 93 On (Default) Code 93 Off Code 93 by ESP Sample Code 93 Symbol HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 60: Code 128

    Read the following symbols to enable/disable Code 128 settings: Code 128 On (Default) Code 128 Off Code 128 Narrow Margins On Code 128 Narrow Margins Off (Default) Code 128 by ESP Sample Code 128 Symbol 5-10 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Composite

    Maximum Decodes per Read represents the maximum number of candidate symbols in the field of view that can be decoded during a read cycle. Note that decode speed will decrease as the Maximum Decodes per Read value is increased. 5-11 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 62: Data Matrix

    Data Matrix ECC 0-140 On Data Matrix ECC 0-140 Off (Default) Enable Data Matrix Improvements (Low Contrast and Binarized Symbols) Disable Data Matrix Improvements (Default) Sample Data Matrix Symbol Sample Rectangular Data Matrix Symbol Data Matrix by ESP 5-12 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Interleaved 2 Of 5

    Interleaved 2 of 5 Two Digits On Interleaved 2 of 5 Two Digits Off Interleaved 2 of 5 Four Digits On Interleaved 2 of 5 Four Digits Off Interleaved 2 of 5 by ESP Sample Interleaved 2 of 5 Symbol 5-13 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 64: Maxicode

    Up to approximately 74 characters can be encoded in this mode. Mode 6 = Reader Program – This option allows scanner manufacturers to program their scanners. Sample Maxicode Symbol 5-14 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Matrix 2 Of 5

    Read the following symbols to enable/disable Matrix 2 of 5 settings: Matrix 2 of 5 On (Default) Matrix 2 of 5 Off Matrix 2 of 5 by ESP Sample Matrix 2 of 5 Symbol 5-15 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 66: Micropdf417

    MicroPDF417 MicroPDF417 Read the following symbols to enable/disable MicroPDF417 settings: MicroPDF417 On MicroPDF417 Off (Default) MicroPDF417 by ESP Sample MicroPDF417 Symbol 5-16 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Msi Plessey

    Symbologies MSI Plessey Read the following symbols to enable/disable MSI Plessey settings: MSI Plessey On MSI Plessey Off (Default) MSI Plessey by ESP Sample MSI Plessey Symbol 5-17 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 68: Nec 2 Of 5

    Read the following symbols to enable/disable NEC 2 of 5 settings: NEC 2 of 5 On (Default) NEC 2 of 5 Off NEC 2 of 5 by ESP Sample NEC 2 of 5 Symbol 5-18 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Pdf417

    Symbologies PDF417 Read the following symbols to enable/disable PDF417 settings: PDF417 On (Default) PDF417 Off MacroPDF417 On MacroPDF417 Off (Default) PDF417 by ESP Sample PDF417 Symbol 5-19 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 70: Pharmacode

    Color, Relaxed Contrast, Horizontal Decode, Normal Direction Pharmacode On; No Color, Standard Rules, Vertical Decode, Normal Direction Pharmacode On; Color, Relaxed Contrast, Vertical Decode, Normal Direction Pharmacode On; No Color, Standard Rules, Horizontal Decode, Reverse Direction 5-20 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 71 Color, Relaxed Contrast, Horizontal Decode, Reverse Direction Pharmacode On; No Color, Standard Rules, Vertical Decode, Reverse Direction Pharmacode On; Color, Relaxed Contrast, Vertical Decode, Reverse Direction Pharmacode Off (Default) Pharmacode by ESP Sample Pharmacode Symbol 5-21 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 72: Qr Code

    Standard QR Code On QR Code Off (Default) Inverse On Inverse and Standard On All QR Code On Inverse and Micro QR On QR Code by ESP Sample QR Code Symbol Sample Micro QR Code Symbol 5-22 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Gs1 Databar

    DataBar-14 and DataBar-14 Truncated On DataBar-14 Stacked On DataBar Expanded On All DataBar On All DataBar Off (Default) GS1 DataBar by ESP Sample DataBar-14 Truncated Symbol Sample DataBar-14 Stacked Symbol Sample DataBar Expanded Symbol Sample DataBar-14 Symbol 5-23 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 74: Upc/Ean/Jan

    UPC On (Default) UPC Off UPC Narrow Margins On UPC Narrow Margins Off (Default) Note: Unless necessary, enabling Narrow Margins are not recommended. UPC Extension On UPC Extension Off (Default) UPC/EAN/JAN by ESP Sample UPC-E Symbol 5-24 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Symbology Identifier

    Mobility) preamble is added to decoded data output (see AIM Symbology Identifiers). This preamble identifies what kind of symbology has been decoded. Symbology Identifier On Symbology Identifier Off (Default) Symbology Identifier by ESP 5-25 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 76: Modifier Characters

    Reader has performed mod 43 check and stipped the check character Reader has performed full ASCII conversion Telepen Option Values Full ASCII mode Double-density numeric mode Double-density numeric followed by full ASCII Full ASCII followed by double-density numeric 5-26 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 77 Symbologies Code 128 Option Values Standard Function code 1 in first character position Function code 2 in second character position. Concatenation according to ISBT. Specification has been performed and concatenated data follows. 5-27 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 78 Symbology Identifier 5-28 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 79: I/O Parameters

    I/O Parameters by ESP.........................6-2 HS-2D Operational Feedback .......................6-3 Automatic Gain Control (AGC)......................6-4 Image Quality ..........................6-5 This section contains information on how to set your reader to the most efficient and effective parameters for your application. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 80: I/O Parameters By Esp

    5. Right click on the open screen and box, scroll down to the setting you select Save to Reader to implement want to change and click once on the command in the reader. the setting. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 81: Hs-2D Operational Feedback

    Flash GREEN and Processed pause Beep and Vibration Modes Read the following symbols to set beep and vibration modes. Vibrate On / Vibrate On / Vibrate Off / Beep On Beep Off Beep On (Default) HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 82: Automatic Gain Control (Agc)

    AGC is a system that controls gain in order to maintain high performance over a range of input levels. Gain is essentially the ratio of output to input. Gain settings affect how the HS-2D decodes symbols and captures images. AGC Frame Adjust Count AGC Frame Adjust Count sets the number of image frames captured and discarded before the main image capture.

  • Page 83: Image Quality

    Image Quality allows the user to adjust the quality and size of images captured by the reader. 1 represents the lowest possibly image quality and size, and 75 represents the highest possible image quality and size. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 84 Image Quality HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Advanced Operations

    Continuous Operations......................... 7-2 Lock Settings ..........................7-3 Button Stay-Down Time........................ 7-4 Mirroring ............................7-5 Motion Detection........................... 7-6 This section introduces several settings that can be applied to speed up processing or improve readablility in various circumstances. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 86: Continuous Operations

    3 Seconds (Default) Continuous Read, Duplicate Read Delays Read the following symbols to determine the time interval between a decode and the rejection of a subsequent duplicate decode. 0 Seconds 1 Second 3 Seconds (Default) HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 87: Lock Settings

    Lock Settings Read the symbols below to lock or unlock reader settings. Note: This feature does not lock preamble and postamble programming symbols, Clear XML Rules, or postamble erase/none commands. Lock Reader Unlock Reader Settings Settings HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 88: Button Stay-Down Time

    “decode symbol” event. The reader will behave as if the trigger is being activated for this specified amount of time. Available Button Stay-Down Time values are 0.000 to 2147483.750 (in seconds). HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Mirroring

    In ESP, the Mirroring feature is part of the Image Transform command. When Image Transform is set to Standard, Mirrored Image is disabled. When Image Transform is set to Mirrored Image, the HS-2D’s optics reverse the captured image before attempting to decode.

  • Page 90: Motion Detection

    Motion Sensitivity The HS-2D’s sensitivity to motion in the field of view can be configured as shown below. Note: The lower the number, the greater the sensitivity. Note: For Motion Sensitivity to function correctly, Button Stay-Down Time should be increased.

  • Page 91: Terminal

    8 Terminal Contents Terminal View..........................8-2 Find ...............................8-3 Send ..............................8-4 Macros............................8-5 Terminal Right-Click Menu ......................8-6 Terminal Dropdown Menu ......................8-7 This section describes the Terminal interface and macro functions in ESP. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 92: Terminal View

    Send text field. The Terminal view also displays symbol data or information from the reader. You can also right click on the Terminal screen to bring up a menu of further options. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 93: 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 left of the text field to locate additional instances of “ABC”. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 94: Send

    Once text commands are initiated, they are saved in a dropdown menu that can be accessed by clicking the arrow to the right of the text field. You can also send the current command repeatedly by clicking the Send button repeatedly. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 95: Macros

    When you click the arrow next to a any macro and select Edit, the following dialog appears: You can edit an existing macro or type in the Macro Name text field and define it in the Macro Value text field. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 96: Terminal Right-Click Menu

    <trigger character> and click OK. Then whenever Ctrl-F2 is keyed, the trigger character will start the read cycle. Note: This feature is also available from the Terminal Dropdown Menu and the Terminal tab of the Preferences dialog. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 97: Terminal Dropdown Menu

    F3. • Find Previous locates the most recently occurring instance of the specified data string in the terminal. • Keyboard Macros brings up the Function Keys dialog, which allows you to create customized macro functions. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 98 Terminal Dropdown Menu HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 99: Utilities

    Differences from Default, which shows all currently enabled HS-2D settings that are not default settings; Firmware, where you can update your reader’s firmware; and Advanced, which allows you to collect batch files for customized reader configuration and optimization.

  • Page 100: Device Control

    • Clear XML Rules removes preambles, postambles, and other XML commands. • Reboot Reader refreshes the reader’s memory and functionality, returning it to the most recent configuration you have saved. • Delete Stored Results erases logged data. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 101: Differences From Default

    • To save the Differences from Default report, either as plain text or as a tab-delimited text file, click Save As. • 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. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 102: Firmware

    The Firmware view in ESP Utilities is a simple way to update and verify your reader’s firmware and to update batch files. Choose App Code from the Firmware Update dropdown menu and click Start to install new firmware in the HS-2D. Use this dropdown menu to The Firmware Verification tool...
  • Page 103 Reader ID The host’s text program will output a data string containing the reader’s identifying information in the following format: Internal ID Boot code version Serial number Hardware version Xap/i41800138none0010074358A00016040002408800120001sd Firmware version Firmware version Hardware type HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 104: Advanced

    The single Remove arrow functions in the same way as the Add arrow, except that it transfers files back to the batch archive. The double Remove arrow allows you to transfer all files simultaneously. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 105: Appendices

    Appendices Appendix A General Specifications ....................A-2 Appendix B Electrical Specifications .................... A-3 Appendix C HS-2D Maintenance....................A-6 HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 106: Appendix A General Specifications

    25°C (77°F) using grade A labels. Performance characteristics may vary at high temperatures or other Indicators environmental extremes. Warranty–One year limited Status Indicators: Vibration motor, audible tones, visual warranty on parts and labor. Extended warranty available. feedback with multi-color LED HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 107 .0083" (.211 mm) 1.75 to 3.2" (44 mm to 81 mm) .020" (.508 mm) .50 to 5.2" (13 mm to 132 mm) Read ranges based on Grade A Data Matrix symbols. Data subject to change. HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 108: Appendix B Electrical Specifications

    PS/2_DATA_UART_RX_USB_DM - PS/2 data to host or keyboard/ UART receive PIN 5 signal/ USB Data minus signal PIN 6 PS/2_CLK_KB - PS/2 clock signal to the keyboard PIN 7 ~TRIG - trigger from the handle PIN 8 GND - signal ground Shield Shield Ground HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 109 Appendices USB Cable Pinouts HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...
  • Page 110 Electrical Specifications RS-232 Cable Pinouts HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

  • Page 111: Appendix C Hs-2D Maintenance

    HS-2D maintenance guidelines are provided below. Cleaning the HS-2D Window The HS-2D window should be clean to allow optimum performance. The window is the clear plastic piece inside the front of the reader. Do not touch the window, as fingerprints may impede decode performance.
  • Page 112 HS-2D Maintenance HS-2D Handheld Reader User’s Manual...

Table of Contents