Overview Of Matchcode - Microscan MS-9 User Manual

Overview of Matchcode

Matchcode is used in applications to sort, route, or verify data based on
Usage:
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.
With Matchcode you can store master symbol data in the scanner's
Definition:
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
2. Set Matchcode Type to an option that fits your application (see
Type" on page
3. Define the output you want with your matchcode setup:
a) Data output
b) Discrete output
4. Select the number of master symbols you want to create, if more than one send a
<K224,number of master symbols> command (see
12-11).
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.
Enable the
New Master Pin
symbol scanned as the master symbol (see
See also
"Master Database" on page 12-11
ESP for entering, requesting, and deleting master symbols.
12-11.
External
6-4).
("Symbol Data Output" on page
("Output 1 Parameters" on page
(or <) data)> for single master symbol only).
command and activate a discrete input to store the next
or (see
Serial "Trigger" on page
8-3).
"Master Database" on page
command to scan next symbol in as the
"New Master Pin" on page
for more information details on using
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"Master
4-6).
"Matchcode
8-11).
<M master sym-
6-9).
6-3