Microscan EZ Match Imager Bedienungsanleitung

EZ Match Imager User ManualP/N 84-000044 Rev A

xEZ Match User ManualStatement of Agency ComplianceStatement of Agency ComplianceThe EZ Match Imager has been tested for compliance with FCC (Federal

4-32EZ Match User ManualUSB HID InterfaceConfiguration Exceptions for USBRead Cycle ModeBy default, the imager operates in Continuous Read Mode. If th

EZ Match User Manual4-33CommunicationsASCII Character Entry ModifierCommands that require ASCII text fields, such as Preamble and Postamble commands,

4-34EZ Match User ManualPreamblePreamblePreamble StatusPreamble CharactersImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be entered as hex

EZ Match User Manual4-35CommunicationsPostamblePostamble StatusPostamble CharactersImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be enter

4-36EZ Match User ManualPostamble

EZ Match User Manual5-15 CalibrationContentsThis section shows the EZ Match Imager’s calibration options, and explains the different ways that those o

5-2EZ Match User ManualCalibration Serial CommandsCalibration Serial CommandsCalibration OverviewCalibration is one of the most powerful features of t

EZ Match User Manual5-3CalibrationCalibration OptionsThis command specifies the operation of the imager’s calibration feature. The default configurati

5-4EZ Match User ManualCalibration OptionsDisabled (Shutter Speed)When this feature is disabled, the shutter speed is fixed and is not part of the cal

EZ Match User Manual5-5CalibrationSymbol TypeDisabledWhen this feature is disabled, only the currently-enabled symbologies will be considered during t

EZ Match User ManualxiIntroductionStatement of RoHS ComplianceAll Microscan readers with a ‘G’ suffix in the FIS number are RoHS-Compliant. All compli

5-6EZ Match User ManualCalibration OptionsWindow of Interest (WOI) FramingIf WOI framing is not enabled, the current WOI configuration will be used un

EZ Match User Manual5-7CalibrationDisabledWhen this feature is disabled, the Window of Interest is not modified after the calibration process is compl

5-8EZ Match User ManualCalibration OptionsStraight LineThis feature is intended for use with linear symbologies. If the calibration process is success

EZ Match User Manual5-9CalibrationWindow of Interest (WOI) MarginLine Scan HeightProcessingLowThe imager will spend a low amount of effort attempting

5-10EZ Match User ManualCalibration by ESPCalibration by ESPESP’s Calibration view incorporates all the functionality of the <K529> (Calibration

EZ Match User Manual5-11CalibrationAfter CalibrationNotice the improved image resolution after the calibration process is complete.Saves the optimal c

5-12EZ Match User ManualInitiating CalibrationInitiating CalibrationCalibration can be initiated by serial command, the EZ Button, or from the Calibra

EZ Match User Manual5-13CalibrationCalibration Progress IndicatorsDuring the calibration process, the imager has a number of ways to communicate its p

5-14EZ Match User ManualInitiating CalibrationCalibration Progress Output to TerminalWhen initiated by serial command or EZ Button, the calibration op

EZ Match User Manual5-15CalibrationMedium PassThe theory behind Medium Pass is to develop a readable range from which to dial in a decoded symbol.Runn

xiiEZ Match User ManualStatement of RoHS Compliance

5-16EZ Match User ManualInitiating CalibrationFine-Tune PassThe theory behind Fine-Tune Pass is to dial in a decoded symbol based on the range supplie

EZ Match User Manual5-17CalibrationAdditional Notes about CalibrationThe following conditions apply to the imager’s calibration process. Some of these

5-18EZ Match User ManualAdditional Notes about Calibration

EZ Match User Manual6-16 Read CycleContentsAfter you’ve established communications with the imager, you will need to address the spatial and timing pa

6-2EZ Match User ManualRead Cycle by ESPRead Cycle by ESPTo change a setting, double-click the setting and use your cursor to scroll through the optio

EZ Match User Manual6-3Read CycleRead Cycle Serial CommandsTrigger Mode/Duration <K200,trigger mode,trigger filter duration>Serial Trigger Chara

6-4EZ Match User ManualRead Cycle SetupRead Cycle SetupSetting up Read Cycle and triggering parameters will involve a series of decisions based on you

EZ Match User Manual6-5Read CycleMultisymbolNumber of SymbolsUsage: Multisymbol is commonly used in shipping applications where a shipping symbol cont

6-6EZ Match User ManualMultisymbolMultisymbol SeparatorImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be entered as hex pairs:For <: &l

EZ Match User Manual6-7Read CycleTrigger Mode and DurationTriggerNote: When calibrating the imager or testing Read Rate, the current trigger setting w

EZ Match User Manual1-11 Quick StartContentsThis section is designed to get your EZ Match Imager up and running quickly, using the EZ Button or ESP (E

6-8EZ Match User ManualTrigger Mode and DurationContinuous Read 1 OutputCaution: In automated environments, Continuous Read 1 Output is not recommende

EZ Match User Manual6-9Read CycleExternal LevelImportant: Level and Edge apply to the active logic state (Negative or Positive) that exists while the

6-10EZ Match User ManualTrigger Mode and DurationSerial DataNote: In Serial Data, sending a non-delimited start serial character will start a read cyc

EZ Match User Manual6-11Read CycleTrigger Filter DurationNote: If Trigger Mode is set to External Edge, the imager will trigger only after the active

6-12EZ Match User ManualExternal Trigger PolarityExternal Trigger PolarityUsage: Allows users to select the trigger polarity that will be used in thei

EZ Match User Manual6-13Read CycleSerial TriggerSerial Trigger Character (Delimited)Note: Serial Data or Serial Data and Edge triggering mode must be

6-14EZ Match User ManualStart Trigger Character (Non-Delimited)Start Trigger Character (Non-Delimited)Important: The ASCII characters <, >, and

EZ Match User Manual6-15Read CycleStop Trigger Character (Non-Delimited)Important: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be entered as hex p

6-16EZ Match User ManualEnd of Read CycleEnd of Read CycleEnd of Read Cycle ModeNote: When operating in Continuous Read or Continuous Read 1 Output, t

EZ Match User Manual6-17Read CycleNew TriggerTimeout and New TriggerLast FrameLast Frame and New TriggerRead Cycle TimeoutUsage: New Trigger is an eff

1-2EZ Match User ManualCheck HardwareStep 1 — Check HardwareItem Description Part Number1 EZ Match Imager FIS-0004-100XG2 IC-332 Adapter FIS-0001-0035

6-18EZ Match User ManualCapture ModeCapture ModeRapid CaptureContinuous CaptureDefinition: Capture Mode relates to the way that images are captured an

EZ Match User Manual6-19Read CycleNumber of CapturesNote: The range of maximum number of captures is dynamic. This range is dependent on the maximum i

6-20EZ Match User ManualCapture ModeTimed CaptureUsage: Timed Rapid Capture is useful in fast-moving applications in which symbols are only in the fie

EZ Match User Manual6-21Read CycleTriggered CaptureUsage: Useful in applications where each decode must be treated as a discrete event, regardless of

6-22EZ Match User ManualPre-ProcessingDisabledWhen Pre-Processing is disabled, the imager can process previously captured images while image capture e

EZ Match User Manual6-23Read CycleCapture TimingNote: Capture Timing applies only to Rapid Capture Mode.Time Before First CaptureUsage: In almost any

6-24EZ Match User ManualCapture TimingTime Between CapturesNote: Number of Captures and number of frame delays (Time Between Captures) must be the sam

EZ Match User Manual6-25Read CycleImage StorageImage Storage TypeDisabled / ClearUpon selection of this option, all saved images will be cleared and t

6-26EZ Match User ManualImage StorageImage Storage ModeFirst ModeThis mode allows the imager to store images until the available image memory has been

EZ Match User Manual6-27Read CycleImage Storage ExampleThe following example assumes that the imager is in a rapid capture mode of 3 captures.Number o

EZ Match User Manual1-3Quick StartStep 2 — Connect the SystemConnecting by RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485• Connect the imager (1) to the IB-131/IC-332 inter

6-28EZ Match User ManualMinimum Good ReadsMinimum Good ReadsDefinition: This value specifies the number of times a symbol needs to be read to qualify

EZ Match User Manual7-17 SymbologiesContentsThis section describes the various symbol types that can be read and decoded by the EZ Match Imager.See th

7-2EZ Match User ManualSymbologies by ESPSymbologies by ESPTo change a setting, double-click the setting and use your cursor to scroll through the opt

EZ Match User Manual7-3SymbologiesSymbologies Serial CommandsNarrow Margins/Symbology ID <K450,narrow margin status,symbology identifier status>

7-4EZ Match User ManualData MatrixData MatrixECC 200ECC 000ECC 050Usage: Very useful where information needs to be packed into a small area, and/or wh

EZ Match User Manual7-5SymbologiesECC 080ECC 100ECC 140ECC 120ECC 130Definition: When enabled, will decode ECC 080 symbols. Serial Cmd: <K479,ECC 2

7-6EZ Match User ManualQR CodeQR CodeUsage: Widely implemented in the automotive industry in Japan and throughout their worldwide supply chain. Defini

EZ Match User Manual7-7SymbologiesCode 39Check Character Status (Code 39)Check Character Output Status (Code 39)Usage: Code 39 is considered the stand

7-8EZ Match User ManualCode 39Large Intercharacter Gap (Code 39)Fixed Symbol Length Status (Code 39)Fixed Symbol Length (Code 39)Usage: Large Intercha

EZ Match User Manual7-9SymbologiesFull ASCII Set (Code 39)Usage: Must be enabled when reading characters outside the standard character set (0-9, A-Z,

1-4EZ Match User ManualPosition the ImagerStep 3 — Position the Imager• Place the imager in an area with as little ambient light as possible.• Place a

7-10EZ Match User ManualCode 128 / EAN-128Code 128 / EAN-128Fixed Symbol Length Status (Code 128 / EAN-128)Fixed Symbol Length (Code 128 / EAN-128)Usa

EZ Match User Manual7-11SymbologiesEAN-128 Status (Code 128 / EAN-128)Output Format (Code 128 / EAN-128)Application Record Separator Status (Code 128

7-12EZ Match User ManualCode 128 / EAN-128Application Record Separator Character (Code 128 / EAN-128)Important: The ASCII characters <, >, and ,

EZ Match User Manual7-13SymbologiesBC412Check Character Output (BC412)Fixed Symbol Length Status (BC412)Fixed Symbol Length (BC412)Usage: Widely used

7-14EZ Match User ManualInterleaved 2 of 5Interleaved 2 of 5Check Character Status (Interleaved 2 of 5)Check Character Output Status (Interleaved 2 of

EZ Match User Manual7-15SymbologiesSymbol Length #1 (Interleaved 2 of 5)Symbol Length #2 (Interleaved 2 of 5)Usage: Useful in applications where I 2/5

7-16EZ Match User ManualInterleaved 2 of 5Guard Bar Status (Interleaved 2 of 5)Note: Whenever Guard Bar is enabled, the presence of guard bars (also c

EZ Match User Manual7-17SymbologiesCode 93Fixed Symbol Length Status (Code 93)Symbol Length (Code 93)Usage: Sometimes used in clinical applications.De

7-18EZ Match User ManualCodabarCodabarStart / Stop Match (Codabar)Start / Stop Output (Codabar)Usage: Used in photo-finishing and library applications

EZ Match User Manual7-19SymbologiesLarge Intercharacter Gap (Codabar)Fixed Symbol Length Status (Codabar)Symbol Length (Codabar)Definition: When disab

EZ Match User Manual1-5Quick StartStep 4 — Install ESPESP Software can be found on the Microscan Tools CD that is packaged with the EZ Match. 1. Follo

7-20EZ Match User ManualCodabarCheck Character Type (Codabar)Check Character Output (Codabar)Definition:When disabled, the imager will not perform any

EZ Match User Manual7-21SymbologiesUPC / EANEAN StatusUsage:Used primarily in point-of-sale applications in the retail industry. It is commonly used w

7-22EZ Match User ManualUPC / EANSupplementals Status (UPC / EAN)DisabledUPC Supplementals will not be decoded.EnabledWhen enabled, the imager will tr

EZ Match User Manual7-23SymbologiesSeparator Character (UPC / EAN)Note: If Separator Character has been changed to any other character and you wish to

7-24EZ Match User ManualUPC / EANSupplemental Type (UPC / EAN)BothEither 2 character or 5 character supplementals will be considered valid.2 Character

EZ Match User Manual7-25SymbologiesPharmacodeFixed Symbol Length Status (Pharmacode)Fixed Symbol Length (Pharmacode)Minimum Number of Bars (Pharmacode

7-26EZ Match User ManualPharmacodeBar Width Status (Pharmacode)Direction (Pharmacode)Fixed Threshold Value (Pharmacode)Definition: If set to Mixed, th

EZ Match User Manual7-27SymbologiesGS1 DataBar (RSS)Note: GS1 DataBar symbologies were previously known as “Reduced Space Symbology”, or “RSS”. DataBa

7-28EZ Match User ManualGS1 DataBar (RSS)DataBar Limited (RSS Limited)Note: DataBar Limited was previously known as “RSS Limited”.DataBar-14 (RSS-14)N

EZ Match User Manual7-29SymbologiesPDF417Note: Sending <a1> will cause PDF417 data to be prefaced with information consisting of ECC level (ECC

1-6EZ Match User ManualSelect ModelStep 5 — Select ModelWhen you start ESP, the following menu will appear:1. Click the button showing the EZ Match Im

7-30EZ Match User ManualPDF417Codeword Collection (PDF417)Usage: Multiple Codeword Collection is useful in applications where portions of subsequent i

EZ Match User Manual7-31SymbologiesMicroPDF417Fixed Symbol Length Status (MicroPDF417)Fixed Symbol Length (MicroPDF417)Note: Fixed Symbol Length Statu

7-32EZ Match User ManualCompositeCompositeWhen set to Enabled or Required, will attempt to decode the composite component of a linear symbol. The line

EZ Match User Manual7-33SymbologiesNarrow Margins / Symbology IdentifierNarrow MarginsNote: Do not use Narrow Margins with Large Intercharacter Gap En

7-34EZ Match User ManualNarrow Margins / Symbology IdentifierExplanation of Modifiers for Code 39, Codabar, and Interleaved 2/5• For Code 39, Codabar,

EZ Match User Manual8-18 I/O ParametersContentsThis section includes instructions on setting up conditions for changing input/output electrical transi

8-2EZ Match User ManualI/O Parameters by ESPI/O Parameters by ESPTo change a setting, double-click the setting and use your cursor to scroll through t

EZ Match User Manual8-3I/O ParametersI/O Parameters Serial CommandsPower On/Reset Counts<K406,power-on,resets,power-on saves,power-on flash saves,

8-4EZ Match User ManualI/O Parameters Serial CommandsISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output 2<K801,output on symbol contrast,symbol contrast threshold

EZ Match User Manual8-5I/O ParametersSymbol Data OutputSymbol Data Output StatusNote: Symbol Data Output relates to data and should not be confused wi

EZ Match User Manual1-7Quick StartStep 6 — Select Protocol and Connect• Choose the connection protocol you are using and click Connect.• Once you sele

8-6EZ Match User ManualSymbol Data OutputGood ReadNote: A No Read can still be transmitted if Enabled.Usage: Good Read is used when an application req

EZ Match User Manual8-7I/O ParametersWhen to Output Symbol DataAs Soon As PossibleEnd of Read CycleAssuming each operation was successful, the output

8-8EZ Match User ManualNo Read MessageNo Read MessageNo Read Message ModeDisabledOnly symbol data is output after a read cycle.EnabledWhen the imager

EZ Match User Manual8-9I/O ParametersLinear (1D) Symbols:1. Failed user defined minimum number of bars.2. Failed to decode start/stop character (doesn

8-10EZ Match User ManualBad Symbol MessageBad Symbol MessageImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be entered as hex pairs:For <

EZ Match User Manual8-11I/O Parameters1D / Stacked Symbology QualificationMinimum Number of BarsMinimum Number of Qualified Scan LinesStart/Stop Statu

8-12EZ Match User Manual2D Symbology Qualification2D Symbology QualificationNote: In the cases where Symbol Size Status, Dimension Status, or Orientat

EZ Match User Manual8-13I/O ParametersSymbol Size 1Symbol Size 2Symbol Size ToleranceDefinition: Checks for symbol sizes for a specified number of ele

8-14EZ Match User Manual2D Symbology QualificationDimension ModeDisabledDecoded messages are output, but no attempt to qualify symbols or output Bad S

EZ Match User Manual8-15I/O ParametersDimension 1Dimension 2Dimension ToleranceDefinition: Checks symbol dimension for a specified number of pixels. I

iiEZ Match User ManualCopyright and DisclaimerCopyright ©2015 Microscan Systems, Inc.ISO 9001 CertifiedIssued by TüV USAAll rights reserved. The infor

1-8EZ Match User ManualSelect Protocol and Connect (cont.)Step 6 — Select Protocol and Connect (cont.)When you are connected, you will see the green c

8-16EZ Match User Manual2D Symbology QualificationOrientation ModeDisabledDecoded messages are output, but no attempt is made to qualify symbols or to

EZ Match User Manual8-17I/O ParametersOrientation ValueNote: A symbol’s orientation can miss the precise Orientation Value by several degrees and stil

8-18EZ Match User ManualRead Duration OutputRead Duration OutputRead Duration Output ModeImportant: To measure the entire read cycle when in External

EZ Match User Manual8-19I/O ParametersOutput IndicatorsThe EZ Match Imager has a beeper and three LED arrays, as follows:1. A target pattern of blue L

8-20EZ Match User ManualOutput IndicatorsStatic Presentation ModeStatic Presentation Mode is used in conjunction with Continuous Read Mode: <K200,0

EZ Match User Manual8-21I/O ParametersTarget PatternImportant: The targeting system actuated by the EZ Button or operational command overrides this se

8-22EZ Match User ManualOutput IndicatorsGreen Flash DurationUsage: Provides visual verification that a Good Read has occurred.Definition: When a Good

EZ Match User Manual8-23I/O ParametersBeeperNote: The beeper will also sound at any of the following times:• When the imager is defaulted.• When a sen

8-24EZ Match User ManualLED ConfigurationLED ConfigurationIn ISO/IEC 16022 grade mode the LEDs represent the grade of the first Data Matrix symbol dec

EZ Match User Manual8-25I/O ParametersSerial VerificationAllows the user to verify configuration command status.Serial Command Echo StatusSerial Comma

EZ Match User Manual1-9Quick StartStep 7 — Locate the Object in the Field of ViewLocate the Object by ESP •In ESP’s EZ Mode, click the Locate button t

8-26EZ Match User ManualSerial VerificationControl/Hex OutputUsage:Useful for viewing settings with binary characters when using serial commands on a

EZ Match User Manual8-27I/O ParametersEZ ButtonThe EZ Button has four positions, selectable by the length of time the button is held down, and indicat

8-28EZ Match User ManualEZ ButtonDefault on Power-OnLoad IP DatabaseSave for Power-OnDefinition: When enabled, if the EZ Button is held down on power-

EZ Match User Manual8-29I/O ParametersEZ Button ModesDisabledWhen set to disabled, the associated button position will have no function associated wit

8-30EZ Match User ManualEZ Button ModesTarget SystemTurns on the target pattern whenever the associated button position is selected. To disable, quick

EZ Match User Manual8-31I/O ParametersConfigurable Output 1Default Output ConfigurationOutput OnNote: If Output On is set to Mismatch/No Read or Match

8-32EZ Match User ManualConfigurable Output 1Mismatch or No ReadActivates a discrete output when the data does not match that of the master symbol or

EZ Match User Manual8-33I/O ParametersOutput StatePulse WidthOutput ModePulseThis is the default mode of operation in which the programmable output is

8-34EZ Match User ManualConfigurable Output 1Trend Analysis Output 1Note: Output On under Output 1 Parameters must be set to Trend Analysis (as shown

EZ Match User Manual8-35I/O ParametersTrend Analysis ModeMismatchOutput will be activated when the number of mismatches equals the value entered for N

1-10EZ Match User ManualLocate the Object in the Field of ViewLocate the Object by EZ ButtonIf you are not connected to a host computer, the EZ Button

8-36EZ Match User ManualConfigurable Output 1Number of TriggersNumber to Output OnDecodes/Trigger ThresholdDefinition: The number of triggers to exami

EZ Match User Manual8-37I/O ParametersISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output 1Note: Output On under Output 1 Parameters must be set to Symbol Quality (as

8-38EZ Match User ManualISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output 1Output on Axial Non-UniformityOutput on Unused Error CorrectionSymbol Contrast ThresholdU

EZ Match User Manual8-39I/O ParametersPrint Growth ThresholdAxial Non-Uniformity ThresholdUnused Error Correction ThresholdUsage: Lets the user set th

8-40EZ Match User ManualDiagnostics Output 1Diagnostics Output 1Note: Output On under Output 1 Parameters must be set to Diagnostic Warning (as shown

EZ Match User Manual8-41I/O ParametersTube/Cap Detection Output 1Note: Output On under Output 1 Parameters must be set to Tube/Cap Detection (as shown

8-42EZ Match User ManualTube/Cap Detection Output 1Output On*Important: There is no “Unknown” condition for Tube Detection. “Unknown” is not a validse

Serial Cmd: <K791,unused 1,service unit> EZ Match User Manual8-43I/O ParametersConfigurable Output 2Note: Output 2 has the same parameters and d

8-44EZ Match User ManualTube/Cap Detection Output 2Tube/Cap Detection Output 2Note: Output On under Output 2 Parameters must be set to Tube/Cap Detect

EZ Match User Manual8-45I/O ParametersConfigurable Output 3Note: Output 3 has the same parameters and default settings as Output 1 and Output 2.Trend

EZ Match User Manual1-11Quick StartStep 8 — CalibrateEZ Match settings can be adjusted automatically for optimum tube/cap detection and sym-bol decodi

8-46EZ Match User ManualTube/Cap Detection Output 3Tube/Cap Detection Output 3Note: Output On under Output 3 Parameters must be set to Tube/Cap Detect

EZ Match User Manual8-47I/O ParametersFrame InformationOutput Frame NumberDisabled When Output Frame Number is set to Disabled, the frame number is no

8-48EZ Match User ManualImage OutputImage OutputGood ReadIf a Good Read condition is met during the read cycle, the image file corresponding with the

EZ Match User Manual8-49I/O ParametersCommunication PortFile Format JPEG QualityDefinition: This setting selects the communication port through which

8-50EZ Match User ManualImage OutputImage Output ExampleThe following example assumes that the imager is set to output on No Read, and that it is in a

EZ Match User Manual8-51I/O ParametersDatabase Identifier OutputOutput StatusDisabledWhen this command is disabled, no database identifier information

8-52EZ Match User ManualQuality OutputQuality OutputSeparatorImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be entered as hex pairs:For &l

EZ Match User Manual8-53I/O ParametersPower On / Reset CountsNote: Power On / Reset Counts is a read-only command.Power-OnPower-On uses a 16-bit count

8-54EZ Match User ManualTime Since ResetTime Since ResetNote: Time Since Reset is a read-only command.HoursHours uses a 16-bit counter that increments

EZ Match User Manual8-55I/O ParametersService MessageWhen Service Message is enabled, a message of up to 10 ASCII characters is sent whenever the syst

1-12EZ Match User ManualTest Read RateStep 9 — Test Read RateRead Rate indicates the number of tube/cap detections or successful decodes per second ac

8-56EZ Match User ManualEZ Trax OutputEZ Trax OutputComm PortHost PortSends output using the current Host Port.Aux PortSends output using the Auxiliar

EZ Match User Manual8-57I/O ParametersImage ModeGood ReadOutputs the first Good Read image in the read cycle. The image file will immediately follow t

8-58EZ Match User ManualEZ Trax OutputImage FormatLosslessA “lossless” image is one that is in a high resolution format, and that will not lose resolu

EZ Match User Manual8-59I/O ParametersColorDefinition: The imager will generate and send a color image.Serial Cmd: <K757,status,comm port,image mod

8-60EZ Match User ManualEZ Trax Output

EZ Match User Manual9-19 Symbol QualityContentsThis section describes how to configure and format symbol quality evaluation parameters.Symbol Quality

9-2EZ Match User ManualSymbol Quality by ESPSymbol Quality by ESPTo change a setting, double-click the setting and use your cursor to scroll through t

EZ Match User Manual9-3Symbol QualitySymbol Quality Serial CommandsSymbol Quality Separator/ Data Matrix Output Mode<K708,symbol quality separator,

9-4EZ Match User ManualOverview of Symbol QualityOverview of Symbol QualityInformation about symbol quality and timing can be appended to symbol data

EZ Match User Manual9-5Symbol QualitySymbol Quality Separator / Data Matrix Output ModeSymbol Quality Separator applies to both Symbol Quality groups:

EZ Match User Manual1-13Quick StartStep 10 — Configure the Imager in ESPTo make setup changes to the EZ Match Imager, click the App Mode button. The f

9-6EZ Match User ManualSymbol Quality Separator / Data Matrix Output ModeData Matrix Output ModeNote: Output Mode applies to ISO/IEC 16022 symbol qual

EZ Match User Manual9-7Symbol QualityISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality OutputSymbol Quality Parameters for Data Matrix symbols specified by ISO/IEC 16022.S

9-8EZ Match User ManualISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality OutputAxial Non-Uniformity (Data Matrix Only)Unused Error Correction (Data Matrix Only)Definition:

EZ Match User Manual9-9Symbol QualityISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output by ESPESP’s Symbol Quality interface allows you to evaluate Data Matrix symbo

9-10EZ Match User ManualMicroscan Symbol Quality OutputMicroscan Symbol Quality OutputPercent Cell Damage (Data Matrix Only)Total Read TimeCapture Tim

EZ Match User Manual9-11Symbol QualityDecode TimePixels Per Element (Data Matrix Only)ECC Level (Data Matrix Only)Matrix Size (Data Matrix Only)Defini

9-12EZ Match User ManualMicroscan Symbol Quality OutputQuiet Zone (Data Matrix Only)Symbol Angle (Data Matrix Only)Definition: When this feature is en

EZ Match User Manual9-13Symbol QualityMicroscan Symbol Quality Output by ESPESP’s Symbol Quality interface allows you to evaluate Data Matrix symbols

9-14EZ Match User ManualMicroscan Symbol Quality Output by ESP

EZ Match User Manual10-110 MatchcodeContentsThis section explains the EZ Match Imager’s matchcode output functions and the master symbol database setu

1-14EZ Match User ManualSave Configuration in ESPStep 11 — Save Configuration in ESPTo make changes to a configuration setting:Saving Options• Send, N

10-2EZ Match User ManualMatchcode by ESPMatchcode by ESPMatchcode Serial CommandsMatchcode Type<K223,matchcode type,sequential matching,match start

EZ Match User Manual10-3MatchcodeOverview of MatchcodeSteps for Entering and Using Master Symbols1. Set Triggering Mode to External or Serial.2. Choos

10-4EZ Match User ManualMatchcode TypeMatchcode TypeDefinition: Allows the user to choose the way that master symbols will be compared with subsequent

EZ Match User Manual10-5MatchcodeSequential MatchingMatch Start PositionNote: Match Start Position must be set to 1 or greater to enable this feature.

10-6EZ Match User ManualMatchcode TypeWild Card CharacterImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be entered as hex pairs:For <:

EZ Match User Manual10-7MatchcodeSequence on No ReadAs an example of Sequence on No Read Enabled, consider the following decodes:As an example of Sequ

10-8EZ Match User ManualSequence on MismatchNote: Matchcode must be set to Sequential for this command to function.The imager will sequence the master

EZ Match User Manual10-9MatchcodeMatch ReplaceReplacement StringImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be entered as hex pairs:For

10-10EZ Match User ManualMismatch ReplaceMismatch ReplaceReplacement StringImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be entered as he

EZ Match User Manual10-11MatchcodeNew Master PinNew Master Load StatusDefinition: If Matchcode and New Master Pin are enabled and the new master pin i

EZ Match User Manual2-12 Using ESPContentsThis section is designed to help you understand the basic structure and elements of ESP (Easy Setup Program)

10-12EZ Match User ManualNew Master Pin

EZ Match User Manual11-111 Camera and IP SetupContentsThis section provides adjustment parameters for the physical controls of the camera, image acqui

11-2EZ Match User ManualCamera and IP Setup by ESPCamera and IP Setup by ESPClick the Setup button to bring up the Camera Setup menu.To open nested op

EZ Match User Manual11-3Camera and IP SetupCamera and IP Setup Serial CommandsImage Processing Timeout <K245,image processing timeout>IP Thresho

11-4EZ Match User ManualVideoVideoThe Video view is similar to the EZ Mode interface, in that the user has the ability to perform the same Locate, Cal

EZ Match User Manual11-5Camera and IP SetupEvaluationIn Evaluation, you can view images currently in the imager, capture and decode a symbol, save it

11-6EZ Match User ManualEvaluationHistogramNote: Since histograms are performed in the imager, the results will be saved regardless of whether the ima

EZ Match User Manual11-7Camera and IP SetupThreshold (Histogram)Enable Autothreshold is checked by default.To adjust the threshold manually,1. Uncheck

11-8EZ Match User ManualEvaluationLine Scan1. From the Evaluation tab, click the Line Scan button. A window like that shownbelow will appear.2. Drag y

EZ Match User Manual11-9Camera and IP SetupCalibrationThe Calibration interface in ESP is a powerful and intuitive way to optimize the imager’s perfor

2-2EZ Match User ManualEZ ModeEZ ModeIn EZ Mode you are presented with the Locate, Calibrate, and Test options. After connecting to your imager, EZ Mo

11-10EZ Match User ManualWindow of InterestWindow of InterestThe active pixel area of the image sensor is called the Window of Interest (WOI). The WOI

EZ Match User Manual11-11Camera and IP SetupWindow of Interest by ESP1. From the Camera menu, click the WOI tab to bring up Window of Interest.If you

11-12EZ Match User ManualWindow of InterestWindow of Interest by Serial Command The figure below shows where to locate the start position of the row a

EZ Match User Manual11-13Camera and IP SetupHeight (Row Depth)Width (Column Width)Important: The column width value must be a modulus 8 value. If a us

11-14EZ Match User ManualIP DatabaseIP DatabaseThe IP Database allows the user to manage multiple configuration profiles. It is a useful tool in appli

EZ Match User Manual11-15Camera and IP SetupDynamic SetupDynamic Setup is used to calculate image capture timing during a read cycle. Without proper t

11-16EZ Match User ManualCamera SettingsCamera SettingsCamera parameters are typically obtained during the calibration process, and do not necessarily

EZ Match User Manual11-17Camera and IP SetupFocal Distance (Read-Only)Focal Distance Table (Read-Only)Number of Focal DistancesFocal DistanceDefinitio

11-18EZ Match User ManualPixel Sub-SamplingPixel Sub-Sampling4:1At this sampling rate, 1 pixel is output for every 4 pixels sampled. The image will be

EZ Match User Manual11-19Camera and IP SetupIP ThresholdThreshold ModeThreshold ValueCycle MinUsage: Fixed Mode works best when decode time must be as

EZ Match User Manual2-3Using ESPApplication ModeFrom EZ Mode, you can click on the App Mode button to access specific configuration menus, Utilities t

11-20EZ Match User ManualIP ThresholdCycle MaxCycle StepAdaptive Contrast PercentDefinition: Ending value of the cycle mode.Serial Cmd: <K512,thres

EZ Match User Manual11-21Camera and IP SetupIP ModeStandardIn Standard Mode, images are processed using the standard decode algorithm.Fast Linear Mode

11-22EZ Match User ManualTube/Cap ModeTube/Cap ModeTube/Cap DirectionRightThe tube or cap points to the right.LeftThe tube or cap points to the left.T

EZ Match User Manual11-23Camera and IP SetupTube/Cap Presence Before OutputCap Unknown Presence Before OutputDefinition: This value specifies the mini

11-24EZ Match User ManualImage Processing TimeoutImage Processing TimeoutNotes:• The timeout period does not include capture time.• If a timeout occur

EZ Match User Manual11-25Camera and IP SetupBackground ColorWhiteWhen White background is enabled, the bars of linear symbols and the elements of 2D s

11-26EZ Match User ManualMirrored ImageMirrored ImageRegular ImageWhen Regular Image is enabled, images will be processed as they appear upon capture.

EZ Match User Manual11-27Camera and IP SetupHollow ModeThe image below is an example of a data matrix symbol with hollow elements.Usage: Used to deter

11-28EZ Match User ManualNumber of Symbols in Field of ViewNumber of Symbols in Field of ViewNote: When the number of symbols in the field of view is

EZ Match User Manual11-29Camera and IP SetupDamaged Symbol StatusUsage: This feature is useful with badly damaged symbols in which finder patterns or

EZ Match User ManualiiiIntroductionTable of ContentsChapter 1 Quick Start Step 1 Check Hardware ...

2-4EZ Match User ManualMenu ToolbarMenu ToolbarFile > NewWhenever New is selected, the default configuration of ESP is loaded. Open/SaveWhen Save o

11-30EZ Match User ManualIllumination BrightnessIllumination BrightnessConstantWhen set to Constant, the illumination is the same as the Medium settin

EZ Match User Manual11-31Camera and IP SetupSkew CorrectionThe EZ Match Imager’s CMOS image sensor has a “rolling shutter” mechanism that controls pix

11-32EZ Match User ManualSkew CorrectionLine SpeedDistortion is corrected by shifting image rows in the direction opposite the symbol’s movement on th

EZ Match User Manual11-33Camera and IP SetupSymbol DirectionIf a symbol enters the field of view from the left, it will be skewed as shown in the imag

11-34EZ Match User ManualColor Filter (EZ Match Color Only)Color Filter (EZ Match Color Only)DisabledWhen Color Processing is disabled, no filter is a

EZ Match User Manual11-35Camera and IP SetupColor Detection (EZ Match Color Only)Color Match ResolutionBasic ColorWhen Basic Color is enabled, only th

11-36EZ Match User ManualColor Detection (EZ Match Color Only)HueOnce the basic color is determined, Hue requires that the hue value be within an acce

EZ Match User Manual12-112 IP DatabaseContentsThis section concerns the various capture settings and processing settings that can be used to fine-tune

12-2EZ Match User ManualIP Database Serial CommandsIP Database Serial CommandsNumber of Active Indexes <K252,number of active database settings>

EZ Match User Manual12-3IP DatabaseNumber of Active IndexesNumber of Active Indexes by ESPUsage:Useful for applications that require several different

EZ Match User Manual2-5Using ESPModelIn Model you can select any of the models shown in ESP’s model menu. When you choose another model, your current

12-4EZ Match User ManualIP Database StatusIP Database StatusIndexShutter SpeedGainFocal DistanceUsage:Useful for applications that require several dif

EZ Match User Manual12-5IP DatabasePixel Sub-SamplingImportant: Sub-sampling has no effect when the Image Dimension mode is configured as Region of In

12-6EZ Match User ManualIP Database StatusRow DepthColumn WidthThreshold ModeFixed Threshold ValueDefinition: The image dimension settings can be appl

EZ Match User Manual12-7IP DatabaseProcessing ModeNarrow MarginsBackground ColorSymbology TypeDisabledWhen Symbology Type is disabled, the database us

12-8EZ Match User ManualIP Database StatusAny Symbology Type (Add 1)All symbologies except PharmaCode are enabled while this database index is being u

EZ Match User Manual12-9IP DatabaseDataBar-14 (Add 8192)If enabled, DataBar-14 will be active for this database index.Important: If the stacked and no

12-10EZ Match User ManualDatabase ModeDatabase ModeSwitch ModeTimeWhen Switch Mode is set to Time, the imager will load the next database entry to cur

EZ Match User Manual12-11IP DatabaseImage Process LoopingDisabledWhen Image Process Looping is set to Disabled, an image is captured for every databas

12-12EZ Match User ManualDatabase ModeImage DimensionsWindow of Interest (WOI) by ESPWhen Image Dimensions is set to Window of Interest, the database

EZ Match User Manual12-13IP DatabaseRegion of Interest (ROI)When Image Dimensions is set to Region of Interest, the database image dimension parameter

2-6EZ Match User ManualMenu ToolbarOptionsThe Options menu allows you to save memos and set up ESP Preferences.Note: Preferences will be saved and loa

12-14EZ Match User ManualDatabase ModeRegion of Interest (ROI) by ESPWhen Image Dimensions is set to Region of Interest, the database image dimension

EZ Match User Manual12-15IP DatabaseSave Current Settings to IP DatabaseExample: <K255+,5>This command phrase saves the imager’s current, active

12-16EZ Match User ManualLoad Current Settings from IP DatabaseLoad Current Settings from IP DatabaseExample:<K255-,5>This command phrase loads

EZ Match User Manual12-17IP DatabaseRequest Selected Index SettingsExample:<K255?,5>This command phrase returns the configuration settings for d

12-18EZ Match User ManualRequest All IP Database SettingsRequest All IP Database SettingsExample:<K255?>This command phrase returns the configur

EZ Match User Manual13-113 TerminalContentsThis section describes the Terminal window and macro functions in ESP.Terminal Window...

13-2EZ Match User ManualTerminal WindowTerminal WindowThe following view will appear:The Terminal screen allows you to send serial commands to the ima

EZ Match User Manual13-3TerminalFindThe Find function allows you to enter text strings to be searched for in the Terminal window. For example, a serie

13-4EZ Match User ManualSendSendThe Send function allows you to enter serial commands and then send them to the imager.1. Type the command into the Se

EZ Match User Manual13-5TerminalMacrosMacros can be stored in a macro selection bar, edited in a separate window, and executed by clicking on the macr

EZ Match User Manual2-7Using ESPPreferences > Terminal TabShow Non-Printable Characters When Show Non-Printable Characters is enabled, characters s

13-6EZ Match User ManualTerminal Window MenusTerminal Window MenusRight-click on the Terminal window to display the following menu:Terminal Dropdown M

EZ Match User Manual14-114 UtilitiesContentsUtility commands are generally commands that are performed during imager operations to check or determine

14-2EZ Match User ManualSerial Utility CommandsSerial Utility CommandsNote: For a list of all K commands, see Serial Configuration Commands on page A-

EZ Match User Manual14-3UtilitiesPart Number / <!b> Display Boot Code ChecksumChecksum <!p> Display Profile Module ChecksumDefault/Reset/

14-4EZ Match User ManualRead RateRead RateRead Rate by ESPYou can access Read Rate from the Utilities view under the Read Rate tab.To see the number o

EZ Match User Manual14-5UtilitiesCountersCounter commands can be a numeric value from 00000 to 65535. After reaching the maximum numeric limit of 6553

14-6EZ Match User ManualCountersCounters by Serial CommandNo Read CounterSending <N> displays the total number of No Reads that have occurred si

EZ Match User Manual14-7UtilitiesCap Unknown CounterSending <CAP_U> displays the total number of Cap Unknowns that have occurred since power-on,

14-8EZ Match User ManualDevice ControlDevice ControlDevice Control by ESPDevice Control by Serial CommandOutput 1 PulseSending <L1> activates th

EZ Match User Manual14-9UtilitiesDifferences from DefaultClicking the Differences from Default button will cause ESP to check all stored configuration

2-8EZ Match User ManualMenu ToolbarPreferences > Bar Code Options TabThe Bar Code Options dialog allows you to set the size of user-created symbols

14-10EZ Match User ManualMaster DatabaseMaster DatabaseImportant: The Master Database is used for all Matchcode modes except Sequential and Wild Card,

EZ Match User Manual14-11UtilitiesMaster Symbol Database SizeCaution: Since the total number of characters available for the master symbol database is

14-12EZ Match User ManualMaster DatabaseEnter Master Symbol DataUsage: Allows you to enter master symbol data for any enabled master symbol index numb

EZ Match User Manual14-13UtilitiesRequest Master Symbol DataRequest All Master Symbol DataDefinition: Returns master symbol data for any enabled maste

14-14EZ Match User ManualRead Next Symbol as Master SymbolRequest New Master Status(See also New Master Pin in Chapter 10, Matchcode.)Definition:After

EZ Match User Manual14-15UtilitiesDelete Master Symbol DataDefinition:You can directly delete the master symbol data by serial command or by ESP.ESP:

14-16EZ Match User ManualFirmwareFirmwareFirmware by ESPFirmware UpdateApplication code versions are specific to your imager. Consult with your sales

EZ Match User Manual14-17UtilitiesFirmware VerificationRequest Part Number by ESPYou can send a request to the imager for part numbers, checksums, boo

14-18EZ Match User ManualFirmwareRequest Checksum by ESPYou can send a request to the imager for part numbers, checksums, boot code, and application c

EZ Match User Manual14-19UtilitiesDefault / Reset / SaveUnderstanding and controlling your imager’s active, saved, and default settings is critical to

EZ Match User Manual2-9Using ESPPreferences > Advanced TabThe Auto Sync options at the top of the Advanced tab allow you to determine whether Auto

14-20EZ Match User ManualDefault / Reset / SaveCustomer Default ParametersCustomer default parameters (saved by <Zc>) are the same set of parame

EZ Match User Manual14-21UtilitiesImager Status Requests<?> Status ByteThe imager responds to a status request <?> with a two character he

14-22EZ Match User ManualImager Status Requests<K?n> All Range RequestThis request will return the current settings of all commands within the u

EZ Match User Manual14-23UtilitiesOther Operational Serial CommandsThe following serial utility commands can be entered from ESP’s Terminal or a PLC.Y

14-24EZ Match User ManualOther Operational Serial CommandsBar Code Configuration ModeBar Code Configuration Mode can be entered three different ways:1

EZ Match User Manual14-25UtilitiesTube/Cap LearnThe <@LCAP> command activates the Tube/Cap Learn function. When new profiles are found, Tube/Cap

14-26EZ Match User ManualOther Operational Serial CommandsWhite Balance Calibration<@WB>The EZ Match Imager’s factory default values are appropr

EZ Match User Manual15-115 Output FormatContentsThis section explains how to control the formatting and filtering of decoded symbol data for output.Ou

15-2EZ Match User ManualOutput Format Serial CommandsOutput Format Serial CommandsFormat Extract <K740,output index,start location,length>Format

EZ Match User Manual15-3Output FormatOutput Format StatusOutput Format Status DisabledWhen Output Format Status is set to Disabled, output formatting

2-10EZ Match User ManualMenu ToolbarPreferences > Advanced Tab (cont.)Ask to Save ESP File when QuittingWhen enabled, prompts the user to save a .e

15-4EZ Match User ManualFormat AssignFormat AssignSymbol NumberStatusFormat Assign by ESPDefinition:Symbol Number refers to the number of the symbol t

EZ Match User Manual15-5Output FormatFormat ExtractOutput IndexStart LocationLengthDefinition: Output Index refers to the database entry you wish to m

15-6EZ Match User ManualFormat AssignFormat Extract by ESPYou can extract and insert several character sequences using ESP’s Symbol Parse feature. In

EZ Match User Manual15-7Output FormatFormat InsertOutput IndexLengthHex StringSee ASCII Character Entry Modifier on page 4-33 for a detailed explanati

15-8EZ Match User ManualFormat InsertFormat Insert by ESPNotice that Extract and Insert share the same Parse Table.The Format Insert process is very s

EZ Match User Manual15-9Output FormatOutput Filter ConfigurationRules for Output Filter ConfigurationOutput Filter Configuration Rule # 1 Each symbol

15-10EZ Match User ManualOutput Filter ConfigurationFilter NumberSymbology TypeDefinition: This is the filter index number that represents the positio

EZ Match User Manual15-11Output FormatLength WildcardSee ASCII Character Entry Modifier on page 4-33 for a detailed explanation of how to enter ASCII

15-12EZ Match User ManualOutput Filter ConfigurationDataSee ASCII Character Entry Modifier on page 4-33 for a detailed explanation of how to enter ASC

EZ Match User Manual15-13Output FormatOrdered Output FilterDefinition: Number of Filters refers to the number of active output filters. 0 disables all

EZ Match User Manual2-11Using ESPDocument MemoThe information you type in the Document Memo field will appear in a context-sensitive text box whenever

15-14EZ Match User ManualOrdered Output Filter

EZ Match User ManualA-1AppendicesContentsAppendix A General Specifications ...

A-2EZ Match User ManualGeneral SpecificationsAppendix A — General SpecificationsMechanicalHeight: 1" (25.4 mm)Width: 1.8" (45.7 mm)Depth: 2.

EZ Match User ManualA-3AppendicesRead RangesEZ Match ColorNarrow-bar-widthField of View (maximum)Read Range 1D 2D.005" (.13 mm) .0075" (.19

A-4EZ Match User ManualGeneral SpecificationsSafety CertificationsFCC, UL/cUL, CE, CB, RoHS/WEEEISO 9001 Registered Company©2015 Microscan Systems, In

EZ Match User ManualA-5AppendicesAppendix B — Electrical SpecificationsPower: 3.5 Watts (max.)5VDC +/– 5%, 200 mV p-p max. ripple, 440 mA @ 5VDC (typ.

A-6EZ Match User ManualElectrical SpecificationsOutput Circuit ExamplesFully OptoisolatedThis circuit is fully optoisolated and is the recommended con

EZ Match User ManualA-7AppendicesOptoisolator InputsAll discrete inputs can be fully isolated pulses as PNP or NPN circuits.Input ExamplesFully Optois

A-8EZ Match User ManualSerial Configuration CommandsAppendix C — Serial Configuration CommandsTube/Cap InspectionActive Tube/Cap Library Indexes <K

EZ Match User ManualA-9AppendicesImage Storage <K244,image storage type,image store mode>SymbologiesNarrow Margins/Symbology ID<K450,narrow m

2-12EZ Match User ManualAutoconnectAutoconnect•If your RS-232 connection attempt fails, you can use Autoconnect to establish a connectionbetween the i

A-10EZ Match User ManualCommunication Protocol CommandsNo Read Message <K714,status,message>Bad Symbol Message <K715,[unused],message>No S

EZ Match User ManualA-11AppendicesTube/Cap Detection Output 3 <K862,mode,output on>Symbol QualitySymbol Quality Separator/ Data Matrix Output Mo

A-12EZ Match User ManualSerial Configuration CommandsIP Database Status<K255,index,shutter speed,gain,sub-sampling,row pointer,column pointer,row d

EZ Match User ManualA-13AppendicesSerial Command FormatSerial commands are of two types: utility and configuration. Rules that apply to both utility a

A-14EZ Match User ManualSerial Configuration CommandsConcatenating Configuration CommandsCommands can be concatenated (added together) in a single str

EZ Match User ManualA-15AppendicesAppendix D — Communications ProtocolCommunications Protocol Command TableProtocol Command(Mnemonic displayed on menu

A-16EZ Match User ManualCommunications ProtocolACK / NAK Data Flow ExamplesSetup 1Transfer 1Transfer 2Error ConditionTransfer 1Transfer 2RES 0x00 (dis

EZ Match User ManualA-17AppendicesSetup 2Transfer 1Transfer 2Error ConditionTransfer 1RES 0x00 (disabled)REQ 0x00 (disabled)STX 0x00 (disabled)ETX 0x0

A-18EZ Match User ManualCommunications ProtocolSetup 3Transfer 1Transfer 2RES 0x00 (disabled)REQ 0x00 (disabled)STX 0x28 ‘(‘ETX 0x29 ‘)’ACK 0x06NAK 0x

EZ Match User ManualA-19AppendicesSetup 4Transfer 1Transfer 2Error ConditionTransfer 1RES 0x21 ‘!’REQ 0x3D ‘=’STX 0x28 ‘(‘ETX 0x29 ‘)’ACK 0x06NAK 0x15

EZ Match User Manual2-13Using ESPAutoconnect (cont.)If your RS-232 host settings cannot be changed to match the imager’s settings:• Click Connect on E

A-20EZ Match User ManualCommunications ProtocolPolling Mode Data Flow ExamplesSetup 1Transfer 1Transfer 2Starting with a ‘RES’ ensures a clean transac

EZ Match User ManualA-21AppendicesError Condition 2The protocol makes 3 retry attempts before data is flushed and transfer is aborted.HOST_TX ‘RES’ ‘0

A-22EZ Match User ManualCommunications ProtocolSetup 2Transfer 1Transfer 2Starting with a ‘RES’ ensures a clean transaction, without “leftovers” from

EZ Match User ManualA-23AppendicesError Condition 2Error Condition 3The protocol makes 3 retry attempts before data is flushed and transfer is aborted

A-24EZ Match User ManualASCII TableAppendix E — ASCII TableDec Hex Mne Ctrl Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch00 00 NUL ^@ 32 20 SP 64 40 @ 96 60 `01 01

EZ Match User ManualA-25AppendicesAppendix F — Interface StandardsInterface Standards, established by the Electronic Industries Association (EIA), spe

A-26EZ Match User ManualUsing an External TriggerAppendix G — Using an External TriggerTwo types of inputs are used on Microscan readers. 5 volt devic

EZ Match User ManualA-27AppendicesAppendix H — Operational TipsCleaningThe EZ Match Imager has a hard coated window that should only be cleaned with a

A-28EZ Match User ManualUSB-to-Serial Virtual COM Port DriverAppendix I — USB-to-Serial Virtual COM Port Driver(For use with Windows® Vista (32-bit),

EZ Match User ManualA-29Appendices4. Read the License Agreement shown below. If you accept the terms of the agreement,click the radio button next to t

ivEZ Match User ManualTable of ContentsASCII Character Entry Modifier ... 4-33Preamble ...

2-14EZ Match User ManualViewViewThe View menu allows you to move quickly between interfaces without using the icon buttons on the App Mode toolbar. It

A-30EZ Match User ManualUSB-to-Serial Virtual COM Port DriverUninstalling the USB-to-Serial Virtual COM Port DriverImportant: You must uninstall the U

EZ Match User ManualA-31AppendicesAppendix J — Glossary of TermsAberration — The failure of an optical lens to produce an exact point-to-point corresp

A-32EZ Match User ManualGlossary of TermsCheck Character — A Modulus 43 or Modulus 10 character that is added to encoded symbol data for additional da

EZ Match User ManualA-33AppendicesEmbedded Memory — Onboard memory device such as EPROM or flash.End of Read Cycle — The time or condition at which th

A-34EZ Match User ManualGlossary of TermsHistogram — A graphical representation of the frequency of occurrence of each intensity or range of intensiti

EZ Match User ManualA-35AppendicesParity — An error detection routine in which one data bit in each character is set to 1 or 0 so that the total numbe

A-36EZ Match User ManualGlossary of TermsSaturation — The degree to which a color is free of white. One of the three properties of color perception, a

EZ Match User Manual1Hyperlink IndexAA/D Converter Aberration About the EZ Match About This Manual Absorption ACK / NAK (Main Port) ACK / NAK Data Flo

2EZ Match User ManualBAs Soon as Possible (Cap Unknown Qualify) ASCII Character Entry Modifier ASCII Table ASIC Ask to Save ESP File when Quitting Asp

EZ Match User Manual3C IndexCalibrate by Serial Command Calibration Calibration (EZ Button Modes) Calibration by ESP Calibration Options Calibration

EZ Match User Manual2-15Using ESPNavigating in ESPTo change imager settings, or to access the Utilities, Camera, Terminal, or Output Format views, cli

4EZ Match User ManualCCheck Character Status (Code 39) Check Character Status (Interleaved 2 of 5) Check Character Type (Codabar) Check Required Hardw

EZ Match User Manual5D IndexConnector Constant (Illumination Brightness) Continuous Capture Continuous Read Continuous Read 1 Output Control Characte

6EZ Match User ManualDDataBar-14 DataBar-14 (Symbology Type) Database Identifier Output Database Identifier Output Separator Database Identifier Outpu

EZ Match User Manual7E IndexDirect Memory Access Direction (Pharmacode) Disable Reader Disclaimer Discrete I/O Display Incoming Data Even When Not in

8EZ Match User ManualFEntering and Using Master Symbols Entering Control Characters in Serial Commands Environmental EPROM Erasable Programmable Read-

EZ Match User Manual9F IndexFixed Symbol Length Fixed Symbol Length (BC412) Fixed Symbol Length (Code 128 / EAN 128) Fixed Symbol Length (Code 39) Fi

10EZ Match User ManualGGGain Gain (IP Database Status) Gain (Standard Density) General Purpose Color Processing General Specifications General Tab Glo

EZ Match User Manual11I IndexI/O Parameters Serial Commands Illumination Brightness Image Image Dimensions Image Library Request Image Output Image O

12EZ Match User ManualJISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output by ESP JJPEG Quality KKeyboard IN Reports Keyboard IN Reports Disabled Keyboard IN Reports

EZ Match User Manual13M IndexLoad New Master (EZ Button Modes) Locate the Object by ESP Locate the Object by EZ Button Locate the Object in the Field

2-16EZ Match User ManualSend/Receive OptionsSend/Receive OptionsTo access Receive, Save and Default options, click the Send/Recv button. You can also

14EZ Match User ManualNMinutes (Time Since Reset) Mirrored Image Mismatch (Image Output) Mismatch (Static Presentation Mode) Mismatch (Symbol Data Out

EZ Match User Manual15O IndexNumber of Active Indexes by ESP Number of Captures Number of Focal Distances Number of Image Frames (Switch Mode) Number

16EZ Match User ManualPOutput Indicators Output Mode (Output 1) Output On (Output 1) Output On (Tube/Cap Detection Output 1) Output on Axial Non-Unifo

EZ Match User Manual17P IndexPicket Fence Orientation Pitch Pixel Pixel Sub-Sampling Pixel Sub-Sampling 16-to-1 Pixel Sub-Sampling 4-to-1 Pixels Per

18EZ Match User ManualQProtocol Configuration Examples Pulse (Output Mode) Pulse Width (Output 1) QQR Code QR Code (Symbology Type) Quality Output Qua

EZ Match User Manual19S IndexRegular and Mirrored Image Regular Image Reload Last File Replacement String Report Format Examples Report Options Reque

20EZ Match User ManualSSelect All Select Model Send Send and Save Send and Save as Customer Defaults Send Current Command Send Current View Send Datab

EZ Match User Manual21S IndexShutter Speed (IP Database Status) Shutter Speed (Standard Density) Shutter Speed Disabled Shutter Speed Enabled Single

22EZ Match User ManualTSymbol Data Output Status Symbol Direction Symbol Length #1 (Interleaved 2 of 5) Symbol Length #2 (Interleaved 2 of 5) Symbol L

EZ Match User Manual23T IndexThree Beeps (Position #3) Threshold (Histogram) Threshold Mode Threshold Mode (IP Database Status) Threshold Value Tilt

EZ Match User Manual2-17Using ESPDefaultingWhen you select Default Current Menu Settings or Default all ESP Settings, you are only defaulting the ESP

24EZ Match User ManualUTube/Cap Direction Tube/Cap Information by Serial Command Tube/Cap Inspection Tube/Cap Inspection Serial Commands Tube/Cap Lear

EZ Match User Manual25W IndexWWarning and Caution Summary Warranty Watchdog Timer When to Output Symbol Data Width (Column Width) Wild Card Character

2-18EZ Match User ManualSend/Receive Options

EZ Match User Manual3-13 Tube/Cap InspectionContentsThis section explains how to configure the EZ Match Imager to identify specific tube and cap chara

3-2EZ Match User ManualTube/Cap Inspection Serial CommandsTube/Cap Inspection Serial CommandsActive Tube/Cap Library Indexes <K257,number of active

EZ Match User Manual3-3Tube/Cap InspectionCapture and TestWhen enabled, shows the reverse of the original image capture.Captures an image of the tube,

3-4EZ Match User ManualMulti-OperationMulti-OperationNote: All functions in the above view can be set using the Multi-Operation serial command <K26

EZ Match User Manual3-5Tube/Cap InspectionMulti-Operation by Serial CommandMulti-Operation allows users to customize triggered read cycle operations,

EZ Match User ManualvIntroductionI/O Parameters Serial Commands... 8-3Symbol Data Output ...

3-6EZ Match User ManualMulti-Operation by Serial CommandOperation (Multi-Operation)DisabledWhen set to Disabled, no processing is specified for the op

EZ Match User Manual3-7Tube/Cap InspectionTimeout (Multi-Operation)Note: Multi-Operation Timeout applies only to the specified operation (1 through 3)

3-8EZ Match User ManualTube/Cap LibraryTube/Cap LibraryActive Tube/Cap Library IndexesEach active tube/cap library index is shown in the Tube/Cap Libr

EZ Match User Manual3-9Tube/Cap InspectionActive Tube/Cap Library Indexes by Serial CommandDefinition: Determines the number of active tube/cap librar

3-10EZ Match User ManualTube/Cap LibraryTube/Cap DimensionsDouble-click the desired index to bring up the Edit Tube/Cap Dimensions dialog.Edit tube or

EZ Match User Manual3-11Tube/Cap InspectionTube/Cap Dimensions by Serial CommandIndexTube DiameterDefinition: Determines the index number where tube/c

3-12EZ Match User ManualTube/Cap LibraryCap Base LengthCap Tip LengthDefinition: The length of the cap base (millimeters/10).Note: If this value is 0,

EZ Match User Manual3-13Tube/Cap InspectionCap Base DiameterCap Tip DiameterDefinition: The diameter of the cap base (millimeters/10).Important: This

3-14EZ Match User ManualTube/Cap LibraryHue (EZ Match Color Only)Saturation (EZ Match Color Only)Value (EZ Match Color Only)Definition: Describes the

EZ Match User Manual3-15Tube/Cap InspectionTube/Cap Library Default ConfigurationImportant: Hue, Saturation, and Value are available for EZ Match Colo

viEZ Match User ManualTable of ContentsMicroscan Symbol Quality Output by ESP ... 9-13Chapter 10 MatchcodeMat

3-16EZ Match User ManualTube/Cap InformationTube/Cap InformationNote: A read cycle or read operation will format the No Read, CA_, and TA_ messages in

EZ Match User Manual3-17Tube/Cap InspectionTube/Cap Information by Serial CommandThe following example shows a Tube/Cap Information output string:001_

3-18EZ Match User ManualTube/Cap InformationTube AngleNotes: • This value is not output in Read Rate results.•The Tube Angle value is not required to

EZ Match User Manual3-19Tube/Cap InspectionColor (Cap Color)Cap Color is output in three parts (magnitude-color-category), separated by a “.” characte

3-20EZ Match User ManualTube/Cap InformationHSV (Cap Color)When HSV is enabled, cap color values will be output in the following format:(H)ue-(S)atura

EZ Match User Manual3-21Tube/Cap InspectionTube/Cap Message Formatting by Serial CommandCap Presence MessageCap Absence MessageCap Unknown MessageTube

3-22EZ Match User ManualTube/Cap InformationTube Absence MessageDefinition: Tube/Cap Detection message database index that will be used for a Tube Abs

EZ Match User Manual3-23Tube/Cap InspectionTube/Cap Message EditingAll Tube/Cap Detection messages can be modified to meet the requirements of the spe

3-24EZ Match User ManualTube/Cap InformationTube/Cap Message Editing by Serial CommandDefault Tube/Cap Detection messages are shown in the table below

EZ Match User Manual4-14 CommunicationsContentsThis section tells how to set up communications parameters with the host and an auxiliary terminal. Wit

EZ Match User ManualviiIntroductionFind...13-3Sen

4-2EZ Match User ManualCommunications by ESPCommunications by ESPClick the Parameters button and then the Communication tab.To open nested options, si

EZ Match User Manual4-3CommunicationsCommunications Serial CommandsHost Port Connections <K100,baud rate,parity,stop bits,data bits>Auxiliary Po

4-4EZ Match User ManualHost Port ConnectionsHost Port ConnectionsThe host port can be configured with RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 connections. The foll

EZ Match User Manual4-5CommunicationsHost ProtocolNote: In all protocol modes, the preamble <K141> and postamble <K142> character strings

4-6EZ Match User ManualHost ProtocolPoint-to-Point with RTS/CTS and XON/XOFFACK/NAKPolling ModeUsage: Used only with RS-232.Definition:This option is

EZ Match User Manual4-7CommunicationsPoll AddressNote: See USB HID Interface on page 4-24 for protocol information relating to USB.Serial Cmd: <K14

4-8EZ Match User ManualACK / NAK OptionsACK / NAK OptionsRES-NAK DefaultsThe following are general outlines of the ACK/NAK protocol. Items that are fr

EZ Match User Manual4-9CommunicationsPolling Mode OptionsRES-NAK DefaultsNote: See Polling Mode Data Flow Examples in Appendix D for sample Polling Mo

4-10EZ Match User ManualRS-422 StatusRS-422 StatusNote: The default setting can only be changed in readers with multiplexed RS-232 / RS-422 ports. It

EZ Match User Manual4-11CommunicationsAuxiliary Port ConnectionsThe auxiliary port offers an alternative port that can be configured to communicate by

viiiEZ Match User ManualAbout the EZ Match ImagerAbout the EZ Match ImagerThe key features of the EZ Match Imager are:• 3 megapixel sensor (color vers

4-12EZ Match User ManualAuxiliary Port ConnectionsParity, Auxiliary PortStop Bits, Auxiliary PortData Bits, Auxiliary PortUsage: Only changed if neces

EZ Match User Manual4-13CommunicationsTransparent Mode• Auxiliary port data is passed through to thehost whenever a return key is pressed at theauxili

4-14EZ Match User ManualAuxiliary Port ConnectionsHalf Duplex ModeData Originating from the Auxiliary Port• Auxiliary port data to the host is ignored

EZ Match User Manual4-15CommunicationsFull Duplex ModeData Originating from the Auxiliary Port• Auxiliary port data to the host is ignored if theimage

4-16EZ Match User ManualAuxiliary Port ConnectionsDaisy Chain ModeUsage: Useful in applications where:• More than one symbol type is present.• A symbo

EZ Match User Manual4-17CommunicationsCommand Processing ModeUsage: Allows a user to send configuration settings from the host port to the auxiliary p

4-18EZ Match User ManualDaisy Chain ID StatusNote: Enable/disable and length must be the same in all readers.Daisy Chain IDImportant: The ASCII charac

EZ Match User Manual4-19CommunicationsAuxiliary Port System Data StatusDefinition: When enabled, system data will be routed to the Auxiliary Port. Thi

4-20EZ Match User ManualDaisy Chain AutoconfigureDaisy Chain AutoconfigureNote: All secondary readers must be set to Serial for Daisy Chain to functio

EZ Match User Manual4-21CommunicationsResponse TimeoutNote: See USB HID Interface on page 4-24 for protocol information relating to USB.Usage: Only us

EZ Match User ManualixIntroductionWarning and Caution Summary• Viewing the EZ Match Imager’s LED output with optical instruments such as magnifiers,ey

4-22EZ Match User ManualLRC StatusLRC Status(Longitudinal Redundancy Check)Usage: Used when extra data integrity is required.Definition: An error-chec

EZ Match User Manual4-23CommunicationsProtocol Configuration ExamplesPoint-to-Point (Main Port)Polling Mode (Main Port)“User-Defined” Polling Mode (Ma

4-24EZ Match User ManualUSB HID InterfaceUSB HID InterfaceThe USB version of the EZ Match Imager operates as an HID (Human Interface Device) on the US

EZ Match User Manual4-25CommunicationsReport OptionsThe following functionality conditions hold true regardless of how HID Reports are configured:1. T

4-26EZ Match User ManualUSB HID InterfaceKeyboard IN ReportsThe host operating system will interpret Keyboard IN Reports from the imager as if the use

EZ Match User Manual4-27CommunicationsMicroscan HID Report FormatSize: 64 bytes, fixed-length. The USB HID standard defines all reports as being fixed

4-28EZ Match User ManualUSB HID InterfaceReport Format ExamplesFor clarity, all report format examples are shown as follows: report fields separated b

EZ Match User Manual4-29CommunicationsKeyboard Report FormatSize: 9 bytes, fixed-length. Structure: REPORT ID (1) MODIFIER (1) RESERVED (1) KEYCODES (

4-30EZ Match User ManualUSB HID InterfaceField DescriptionsRESERVEDSize: 1 byteValue: 0x00 Note: This field is Reserved. Its value is always NUL (00 i

EZ Match User Manual4-31CommunicationsUSB HID Configuration OptionsThe user has the following options for configuring and defaulting a USB version of