Overview Of Matchcode; Using Master Symbols - Microscan MS-3 User Manual

Overview of Matchcode

Usage: Matchcode is used in applications to sort, route, or verify data based on
matching the specific symbol in a variety of ways as defined in this sec-
tion. For example, a manufacturer might sort a product based on dates
that are embedded in the symbol.
Definition: With Matchcode you can store master symbol data in the scanner's
memory, compare this data against the scanned symbols, and define how
symbol data and/or discrete signal output will be directed. A master sym-
bol database can be set up for up to 10 master symbols. See
Database" on page

Using Master Symbols

1. Set Triggering Mode to
6).
2. Chose the method of symbol comparison that fits your application (see
code Type" on page
3. Define the output you want with your matchcode setup:
a) Symbol output
b) Discrete output (see
4. Select the number of master symbols you want to create, if more than one (see
"Master Symbol Database Size" on page
5. Enter master symbol data in one of the following ways:
a) Use ESP to type in master symbol data directly into the Utilities menu.
b) Send a serial command with symbol data in the form of
bol#,data>
c) Send a <Gmaster symbol number>
master symbol.
d) Enable the
the next symbol scanned as the master symbol (see
page 7-9). Other Master Symbol Serial Commands
See also "Master Symbol Database Size" on page 11-8
details on entering, requesting, and deleting master symbols.
11-8.
External
7-4).
("Symbol Data Output Status" on page
Chapter 6, "I/O
(or <) data)> for single master symbol only).
New Master Pin command and activate a discrete input to store
or Serial (see "Trigger Mode" on page 4-
Parameters").
11-8).
command to scan next symbol in as the
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"Master
"Match-
6-4).
<M master sym-
"New Master Pin" on
for more information
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