Static Test - Microscan MS-9 User Manual

Static Test

Static Test

Whenever you start a new batch or job, you should calibrate a test symbol that is rep-
resentative of the application's symbols and has a full set of bars so the scanner can
calculate the symbol's average frame size, number of fields, etc. as a reference.
After doing OMR setup, position a symbol in the center of the scan range at the correct
distance from the scanner. (Nominal mounting distance is 4 inches (10.6 cm) from the
front of the scanner.)
Testing from Calibration Menu
1. In the Calibrate area, click the
2. View the representation of your symbol
shown in the scan on the Calibration
menu.
The sample pattern shown here has 9
bars in the calibration window, the first
of which (at top) is a green gate bar.
3. To repeat the test, click the
under Test.
Note: If you switch symbols, always use the
Once button. If you use Static, the scanner
will attempt to re-calibrate the symbol based
on the current symbol.
Or you can click on the
Data bar.
Testing from Terminal View
1. After static calibration is complete, click on the
2. From the macro bar at the bottom of the Terminal window, select,
Trigger.
Note: You may need to click Next Row to locate the macro.
3. Go back to the macro bar and select
You can also enable the
macro to view the results of multiple continuous triggers.
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Static
button
Once
button and see the data produced in the OMR
Continuous
Send Trigger
macro and then the
Continuous
button.
button.
Terminal
Character.
Send Trigger Character
Enable Serial