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HE40T Quickstart Guide
Rev 2.0.0, Jan 2009
EM-20952-1V200

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  • Page 1 HE40T Quickstart Guide Rev 2.0.0, Jan 2009 EM-20952-1V200...
  • Page 2 (425) 226-5700 FAX: (425) 226-8682 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 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,...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    PS2 Cable Settings 11 RS-232 Cable Settings 12 Baud Rates 12 Save Settings 13 Targeting and Reading Techniques 13 Reading Symbols with the HE40T 14 Programming Codes 15 Symbology Settings 15 DoD UID Settings 17 Batch Mode 18 Auto Transfer Buffer Memory 18...
  • Page 6 Miscellaneous Programming Codes 22 Prefix Settings 22 Suffix Settings 23 Volume and Vibration Settings 25 Minimum Requirements 25 HE40T Quickstart Guide Rev 2.0.0, Jan 2009...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Welcome PREFACE Purpose of This Manual The purpose of the manual is to get you up and running quickly and confidently with your HE40T reader. Laser Safety Caution Laser in the HE40T LASER RADIATION - AVOID LONG TERM VIEWING OF DIRECT LASER RADIATION - LASER CLASS 2M Wavelength 630 nm - Maximum radiant power: <...

  • Page 8: Manual Conventions

    The following typographical conventions are used throughout this manual: • Items emphasizing important information are bolded. • Menu selections, menu items and entries in screen images are indicated as: Operation, Configure, etc. viii HE40T Quickstart Guide Rev 2.0.0, Jan 2009...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started CHAPTER 1 The HE40T is a revolutionary new low cost bar code reader that employs Microscan’s industry leading Direct Part Mark (DPM) reading technology. Developed to be the first universal reader, no other single device performs as many functions. With a cost of ownership far less than comparable systems, the HE40T incorporates a unique dual path optical system, a 1.3 million pixel...

  • Page 10: Attaching The H2 Cabled Handle

    Attaching the H2 Cabled Handle The HE40T uses the battery compartment to “snap to” the handle. Figure 1–1 shows the H2 handle with flexible connector. Figure 1–2 shows the battery blank. H2 Handle with Flexible Connector FIGURE 1–1. Flexible Connector H2 Handle with Battery Blank FIGURE 1–2.
  • Page 11 Figure 1–3. The HE40T can be secured further with threaded screws on the under side of the handle, and on the end of the flexible connector, as shown in Figure 1–4.

  • Page 12: Attaching The Bh1/Bh2 Battery Handle

    Attaching the BH1/BH2 Battery Handle The HE40T uses the battery compartment to “snap to” the handle. The BH1/BH2 handle is shown in Figure 1–5. The handle with battery is shown in Figure 1–6. BH1/BH2 Handle FIGURE 1–5. BH1/BH2 Handle with Battery FIGURE 1–6.
  • Page 13 Attaching the BH1/BH2 Handle FIGURE 1–7. The HE40T can be secured further with threaded screws on the under side of the handle, as shown in Figure 1–8. Location of Threaded Screws FIGURE 1–8. Rev 2.0.0, Jan 2009 HE40T Quickstart Guide...

  • Page 14: He40T Wireless

    Note: While installing the Bluetooth Configuration Manager software that was included with your Bluetooth adapter, make sure to note the Virtual COM Port number the software assigned for the adapter (e.g., COM 10). This is the COM Port your HE40T will connect through. HE40T Quickstart Guide...

  • Page 15: Radio Range And Transferring Data

    Save Settings Radio Range and Transferring Data The HE40T radio is a Class 1 device. If connected to another Class 1 device, the unit has roughly a 300 foot line of sight operating range. If connecting to a Class 2 or Class 3 device, the operating range may drop to match the lower range.

  • Page 16: He40T Cables

    For more information about setting up and using the HE40T with a wireless Bluetooth configuration, consult the HE40T User Manual. HE40T Cables The HE40T is available with USB, RS-232 and PS2 cables. All of the cables are connected to the HE40T with a 8-pin DIN connector.

  • Page 17: Usb Cable Connection

    Figure 1–16. You DO NOT need to power off your host computer. Connecting the USB Cable FIGURE 1–16. Once properly connected to the host computer, the HE40T will power on and beep. The reader is shipped pre-configured. Rev 2.0.0, Jan 2009 HE40T Quickstart Guide...

  • Page 18: Ps2 Cable Connection

    Attach the PS2 cable to the HE40T. If you have a cabled keyboard, detach the keyboard cable from your computer and connect that same connector to the female connection on the HE40T PS2 cable, as shown in Figure 1–17. Connecting the Keyboard Cable FIGURE 1–17.

  • Page 19: Rs-232 Cable Connection

    The HE40T is powered by the PS2 port and does not require a power supply. Once properly connected, the HE40T will power on. The reader is shipped pre-configured. RS-232 Cable Connection Attach the RS-232 cable to the HE40T. Connect the RS-232 cable to your host computer.

  • Page 20: Rs-232 Cable Settings

    RS-232 One Reset to RS-232 Way Mode Factory Defaults Baud Rates Scan the codes in Figure 1–22 to set the baud rate: Baud Rate Codes FIGURE 1–22. 9600 4800 19200 38400 57600 115200 Default HE40T Quickstart Guide Rev 2.0.0, Jan 2009...

  • Page 21: Save Settings

    FIGURE 1–23. Save Settings Targeting and Reading Techniques The HE40T utilizes digital camera technology to take a picture of a symbol. Once an image is captured, the HE40T utilizes Microscan’s industry leading decoder to extract data from the captured image.

  • Page 22: Reading Symbols With The He40T

    Figure 1–25. Note: The HE40T can read a symbol that is not centered; however, the HE40T performs best when a code is centered. The HE40T features omnidirectional decoding. Aiming the targeting laser at the center of the symbol ensures the best performance for decoding.

  • Page 23: Programming Codes

    Hold the HE40T Reader still - DO NOT SWIPE OR MOVE THE READER. Press the trigger until the HE40T beeps, indicating the bar code has been successfully decoded. Programming Codes A programming code symbol encodes special messages used to program the HE40T.
  • Page 24 Code 39 On Code 39 Off UPC Off UPC On I 2 of 5 Off UPC Extension On UPC Extension Off QR/Micro QR On QR/Micro QR Off PDF417 On PDF417 Off Save Settings HE40T Quickstart Guide Rev 2.0.0, Jan 2009...

  • Page 25: Dod Uid Settings

    UII/CPN/LBN, HE40T stops image acquisition without an output string. • UII/CPN DM with Data Fields — The HE40T is configured to construct UII/CPN/LBN with all the data fields.UII DM with Data Field — The HE40T is configured to construct UII and output additional data fields.

  • Page 26: Batch Mode

    UII/CPM Off Save Settings Batch Mode The HE40T unit features a batch mode for applications requiring a portable reader. Batch mode allows a user to store scanned data to the reader’s non-volatile memory. You may transfer the data to a host computer when needed.
  • Page 27 Send & Buffer Mode Settings (Default) Send & Log Mode Transfer All Data Memory Transfer Only Unsent Data Delete Scanned Data From Memory Enable Auto Transfer Disable Auto Transfer Buffer Memory (Default) Buffer Memory Rev 2.0.0, Jan 2009 HE40T Quickstart Guide...

  • Page 28: Trigger Programming

    Read With Both Imagers (Default) Read With Far-Field Imager Read With Near-Field Imager Right Trigger Right Trigger Programming Codes FIGURE 1–31. Read With Both Imagers (Default) Read With Far-Field Imager Read With Near-Field Imager HE40T Quickstart Guide Rev 2.0.0, Jan 2009...

  • Page 29: Handle Trigger

    Read With Near-Field Imager Turbo Dot Peen Mode The HE40T with the default settings offers the best overall performance for Data Matrix DPM reading. For reading dot peen marks with cell size larger than 15 mils or 0.015 inches, it is often possible to improve the reading performance by enabling the Turbo Dot Peen mode.

  • Page 30: Miscellaneous Programming Codes

    Scan the codes in Figure 1–34 and Figure 1–35 to set the appropriate prefix: Prefix Settings FIGURE 1–34. Prefix - Comma Prefix - Space Prefix - Tab Prefix - Carriage Return (RS-232) Line Feed (RS-232) HE40T Quickstart Guide Rev 2.0.0, Jan 2009...

  • Page 31: Suffix Settings

    Scan the codes in Figure 1–36 and Figure 1–37 to set the appropriate suffix: Suffix Settings FIGURE 1–36. Suffix - Space Suffix - Comma Suffix - Carriage Return Suffix - Enter Line Feed (RS-232) (USB/PS2) Rev 2.0.0, Jan 2009 HE40T Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 32 Suffix Settings (Continued) FIGURE 1–37. Suffix - Carriage Return Suffix - Line Feed (RS-232) (RS-232) Suffix - Tab Suffix - Tab (USB/PS2) (RS-232) Save Settings Suffix - Erase/None This code will eras all suffix data HE40T Quickstart Guide Rev 2.0.0, Jan 2009...

  • Page 33: Volume And Vibration Settings

    Vibrate Off Beep On Beep Off Beep On Save Settings Reader ID & Firmware Version Minimum Requirements Operating Systems: Windows© 2000, XP Interfaces: USB, RS-232, and PS2 Bluetooth™: HE40T only supports Bluetooth serial profile Rev 2.0.0, Jan 2009 HE40T Quickstart Guide...
  • Page 34 HE40T Quickstart Guide Rev 2.0.0, Jan 2009...

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