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MINI Hawk XiHigh Performance Imager User ManualP/N 84-006304 Rev A

xMINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualStatement of Agency ComplianceStatement of Agency ComplianceThe MINI Hawk Xi has been tested for comp

5-16MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualEnd of Read CycleNew TriggerTimeout or New TriggerLast FrameLast Frame or New TriggerRead Cycle Ti

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 5-17Read CycleCapture ModeRapid CaptureContinuous CaptureDefinition: Capture Mode relates to the way

5-18MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCapture ModeNumber of CapturesNote: The range of maximum number of captures is dynamic. This range

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 5-19Read CycleTimed CaptureUsage: Timed Rapid Capture is useful in fast-moving applications in which

5-20MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualTriggered CaptureUsage: Useful in applications where each decode must be treated as a discrete eve

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 5-21Read CycleCapture TimingNote: Capture Timing applies only to Rapid Capture Mode.Time Before First

5-22MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCapture TimingTime Between CapturesNote: Number of Captures and number of frame delays (Time Betwe

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 5-23Read CycleImage Processing TimeoutNotes:• The timeout period does not include capture time.• If a

5-24MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualImage StorageImage StorageImage Storage TypeDisabled/ClearUpon selection of this option, all saved

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 5-25Read CycleImage Storage ExampleThe following example assumes that the imager is in a rapid captur

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual xiIntroductionStatement of RoHS ComplianceAll Microscan readers with a ‘G’ suffix in the FIS number a

5-26 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualDecodes Before OutputDecodes Before OutputDefinition: This value specifies the number of times a

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 5-27Read CycleSetting Up the Imager for EZ TraxIf you are using EZ Trax software, it is important to

5-28MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualSetting Up the Imager for EZ Trax

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-16 SymbologiesContentsThis section describes the various symbol types that can be read and decoded

6-2MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualSymbologies by ESPSymbologies by ESPTo change a setting, double-click the setting and use your curs

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-3SymbologiesSymbologies Serial CommandsNarrow Margins/Symbology ID <K450,narrow margin status,sy

6-4MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualData MatrixData MatrixECC 200ECC 000ECC 050Usage: Very useful where information needs to be packed

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-5SymbologiesECC 080ECC 100ECC 140ECC 120ECC 130Definition: When enabled, will decode ECC 080 symbol

6-6MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualAztec CodeAztec CodeUsage: Used in document imaging, railway ticket validation, and some postal app

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-7SymbologiesQR CodeUsage: Widely implemented in the automotive industry in Japan and throughout the

xiiMINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualStatement of RoHS Compliance

6-8MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualMicro QR CodeMicro QR CodeUsage: Used in various applications that require higher data density than

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-9SymbologiesCode 39Check Character Status (Code 39)Check Character Output Status (Code 39)Usage: Co

6-10MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCode 39Large Intercharacter Gap (Code 39)Fixed Symbol Length Status (Code 39)Fixed Symbol Length (

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-11SymbologiesFull ASCII Set (Code 39)Usage: Must be enabled when reading characters outside the sta

6-12MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCode 128/EAN 128Code 128/EAN 128Fixed Symbol Length Status (Code 128/EAN 128)Fixed Symbol Length (

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-13SymbologiesEAN 128 Status (Code 128/EAN 128)Output Format (Code 128/EAN 128)Application Record Se

6-14MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCode 128/EAN 128Application Record Separator Character (Code 128/EAN 128)Important: The ASCII char

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-15SymbologiesBC412Check Character Output (BC412)Fixed Symbol Length Status (BC412)Fixed Symbol Leng

6-16MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualInterleaved 2 of 5Interleaved 2 of 5Check Character Status (Interleaved 2 of 5)Check Character Out

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-17SymbologiesSymbol Length #1 (Interleaved 2 of 5)Symbol Length #2 (Interleaved 2 of 5)Usage: Usefu

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 1-11 Quick StartContentsThis chapter is designed to get your MINI Hawk Xi up and running quickly, usi

6-18MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualInterleaved 2 of 5Guard Bar Status (Interleaved 2 of 5)Note: Whenever Guard Bar is enabled, the pr

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-19SymbologiesCode 93Fixed Symbol Length Status (Code 93)Symbol Length (Code 93)Usage: Sometimes use

6-20MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCodabarCodabarStart/Stop Match (Codabar)Start/Stop Output (Codabar)Usage: Used in photo-finishing

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-21SymbologiesLarge Intercharacter Gap (Codabar)Fixed Symbol Length Status (Codabar)Symbol Length (C

6-22MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCodabarCheck Character Type (Codabar)Check Character Output (Codabar)Definition:When disabled, the

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-23SymbologiesUPC/EANEAN StatusUsage:Used primarily in point-of-sale applications in the retail indu

6-24MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualUPC/EANSupplementals Status (UPC/EAN)DisabledUPC Supplementals will not be decoded.EnabledWhen ena

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-25SymbologiesSeparator Character (UPC/EAN)Note: If Separator Character has been changed to any othe

6-26MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualUPC/EANSupplemental Type (UPC/EAN)BothEither 2 character or 5 character supplementals will be cons

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-27SymbologiesPharmacodeFixed Symbol Length Status (Pharmacode)Fixed Symbol Length (Pharmacode)Minim

1-2MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCheck HardwareStep 1 — Check HardwareItem Description Part Number1MINI Hawk Xi FIS-6310-CLSOG(C)omm

6-28MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualPharmacodeBar Width Status (Pharmacode)Direction (Pharmacode)Fixed Threshold Value (Pharmacode)Def

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-29SymbologiesPostal SymbologiesImportant: Postal Symbologies must have a minimum pixels-per-element

6-30MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualPostal SymbologiesPostal Symbology TypeUsage: The following 1D Postal Symbologies are used in mail

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-31SymbologiesU.S. Post (POSTNET, PLANET, USPS4CB)When U.S. Post is enabled (<K460,1>), the im

6-32MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualPostal SymbologiesPOSTNET StatusPLANET StatusUsage: POSTNET is used by the United States Postal Se

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-33SymbologiesUSPS4CB StatusPOSTNET Allow B and B’ FieldsAustralia Post Allow 0 FCCUsage: USPS4CB, a

6-34MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualGS1 DataBarGS1 DataBarDataBar ExpandedWhere appropriate, use 1 (non-stacked) for better performanc

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-35SymbologiesDataBar Limited (RSS Limited)DataBar-14 (RSS-14)Usage: DataBar Limited is designed to

6-36MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualPDF417PDF417Note: Sending <a1> will cause PDF417 data to be prefaced with information consis

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-37SymbologiesMicroPDF417Fixed Symbol Length Status (MicroPDF417)Fixed Symbol Length (MicroPDF417)No

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 1-3Quick StartStep 2 — Connect the SystemEthernet Standalone without QX-1• Connect the M12 (power and

6-38MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCompositeCompositeWhen set to Enabled or Required, will decode the 2D composite component of a lin

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-39SymbologiesNarrow Margins/Symbology IdentifierNarrow MarginsEnabledWhen Narrow Margins is set to

6-40MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualNarrow Margins/Symbology IdentifierSymbology IdentifierExplanation of Modifiers for Code 39 and In

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 6-41SymbologiesBackground ColorNote: Background Color only applies to Pharmacode.WhiteWhen White back

6-42MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualBackground Color

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-17 I/O ParametersContentsThis section includes instructions on setting up conditions for changing i

7-2MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualI/O Parameters by ESPI/O Parameters by ESPTo open nested options, single-click the +.To change a se

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-3I/O ParametersI/O Parameters Serial CommandsPower On/Reset Counts <K406,power-on,resets,power-o

7-4MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualSymbol Data OutputSymbol Data OutputSymbol Data Output StatusNote: Symbol Data Output relates to da

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-5I/O ParametersGood ReadNote: A No Read can still be transmitted if Enabled.Usage: Good Read is use

1-4MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualPosition Imager and SymbolStep 3 — Position Imager and Symbol• Position the imager at a focal dista

7-6MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualSymbol Data OutputWhen to Output Symbol DataAs Soon As PossibleNote: More than one decode might in

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-7I/O ParametersNo Read MessageNo Read Message ModeDisabledOnly symbol data is output after a read c

7-8MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualRead Duration OutputRead Duration OutputRead Duration Output ModeImportant: To measure the entire r

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-9I/O ParametersOutput IndicatorsThe MINI Hawk Xi has a beeper and three LED arrays, as follows:1. A

7-10MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualOutput IndicatorsStatic Presentation ModeStatic Presentation Mode is used in conjunction with Cont

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-11I/O ParametersTarget PatternAlways OFFThe target pattern will remain OFF at all times unless over

7-12MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualOutput IndicatorsGreen Flash DurationUsage: Provides visual verification that a good read has occu

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-13I/O ParametersBeeperNote: The beeper will also sound at any of the following times:• When the ima

7-14MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualLED ConfigurationLED ConfigurationIn ISO/IEC 16022 grade mode the LEDs represent the grade of the

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-15I/O ParametersSerial VerificationAllows the user to verify configuration command status.Serial Co

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 1-5Quick StartStep 4 — Install ESPESP Software can be found on the Microscan Tools Drive that is pack

7-16MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualSerial VerificationControl/Hex OutputUsage:Useful for viewing settings with binary characters when

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-17I/O ParametersEZ ButtonThe EZ button has four positions, selectable by the length of time the but

7-18MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualEZ ButtonDefault on Power-OnLoad Configuration DatabaseSave for Power-OnDefinition: When enabled,

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-19I/O ParametersEZ Button ModesDisabledWhen set to disabled, the associated button position will ha

7-20MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualEZ Button ModesTarget SystemTurns on the target pattern whenever the associated button position is

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-21I/O ParametersConfigurable Output 1Note: If Output On is set to Match or Mismatch, a transition (

7-22MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualConfigurable Output 1Trend AnalysisSymbol QualityDiagnostic WarningIn Read CycleUsage: Typically u

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-23I/O ParametersOutput StatePulse WidthOutput ModePulseThis is the default mode of operation in whi

7-24MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualConfigurable Output 1Trend Analysis Output 1Note: Output On under Output 1 Parameters must be set

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-25I/O ParametersTrend Analysis ModeMismatchOutput will be activated when the number of mismatches e

1-6MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualSelect ModelStep 5 — Select ModelWhen you start ESP, the following menu will appear:1. Click the bu

7-26MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualConfigurable Output 1Trigger Evaluation PeriodNumber to Output OnDecodes per Trigger ThresholdDefi

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-27I/O ParametersISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output 1Note: Output On under Output 1 Parameters must

7-28MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output 1Output on Axial Non-UniformityOutput on Unused Error Correcti

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-29I/O ParametersPrint Growth ThresholdAxial Non-Uniformity ThresholdUnused Error Correction Thresho

7-30MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualDiagnostics Output 1Diagnostics Output 1Note: Output On under Output 1 Parameters must be set to D

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-31I/O ParametersConfigurable Output 2Note: Output 2 has the same parameters and default settings as

7-32MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualConfigurable Output 3Configurable Output 3Note: Output 3 has the same parameters and default setti

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-33I/O ParametersPower On/Reset CountsNote: Power On/Reset Counts is a read-only command.Power-OnPow

7-34MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualTime Since ResetTime Since ResetNote: Time Since Reset is a read-only command.HoursHours uses a 16

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-35I/O ParametersService MessageWhen Service Message is enabled, a message of up to 10 ASCII charact

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 1-7Quick StartStep 6 — Connect• Click Connect on the menu toolbar, and then select Connection Wizard.

7-36MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualFrame InformationFrame InformationOutput Frame NumberDisabled When Output Frame Number is set to D

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-37I/O ParametersImage OutputGood ReadIf a Good Read condition is met during the read cycle, the ima

7-38MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualImage OutputCommunication PortFile Format JPEG QualityDefinition: This setting selects the communi

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-39I/O ParametersImage Output ExampleThe following example assumes that the imager is set to output

7-40MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualDatabase Identifier OutputDatabase Identifier OutputOutput StatusDisabledWhen this command is disa

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-41I/O ParametersQuality OutputSeparatorImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only b

7-42MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualConfiguring EZ Trax OutputConfiguring EZ Trax OutputAfter you have set up your imager for EZ Trax,

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-43I/O ParametersEZ Trax OutputComm PortImage ModeImage FormatWhen EZ Trax output is enabled, the im

7-44MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualConfiguring EZ Trax OutputJPEG QualityObject Info OutputGrade OutputSets the amount of JPEG image

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-45I/O ParametersConfiguring EZ Trax Output by Serial CommandComm PortHost PortSends output using th

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1-8MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualLocate the Symbol in the Field of ViewStep 7 — Locate the Symbol in the Field of ViewLocate by ESP

7-46MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualConfiguring EZ Trax OutputNo ReadOutputs the first No Read image in the read cycle. The image file

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 7-47I/O ParametersObject Info OutputGrade OutputDefinition: If a symbol is decoded during an image ca

7-48MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualConfiguring EZ Trax Output

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 8-18 Symbol QualityContentsThis section describes parameters that, when enabled, will output detailed

8-2MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualSymbol Quality by ESPSymbol Quality by ESPTo change a setting, double-click the setting and use you

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 8-3Symbol QualitySymbol Quality Serial CommandsSymbol Quality Separator/ Data Matrix Output Mode<K

8-4MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualOverview of Symbol QualityOverview of Symbol QualityInformation about symbol quality and timing can

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 8-5Symbol QualityReport TabThe Report tab allows the user to initiate Data Matrix Grading and to gene

8-6MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualOverview of Symbol QualityLocate TabThe Locate tab allows the user to determine the position of the

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 8-7Symbol QualityPreferences TabThe Preferences tab allows the user to set defaults that are automati

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 1-9Quick StartLocate by EZ ButtonIf you are not connected to a host computer, the EZ Button allows yo

8-8MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualSymbol Quality Separator/Data Matrix Output ModeSymbol Quality Separator/Data Matrix Output ModeSym

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 8-9Symbol QualityData Matrix Output ModeNote: Output Mode applies to ISO/IEC 16022 symbol quality par

8-10MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality OutputISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality OutputSymbol Quality Parameters fo

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 8-11Symbol QualityAxial Non-Uniformity (Data Matrix Only) Unused Error Correction (Data Matrix Only)D

8-12MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output by ESPISO/IEC 16022 Symbol Quality Output by ESPESP’s Symbol Q

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 8-13Symbol QualityMicroscan Symbol Quality OutputPercent Cell Damage (Data Matrix Only) Total Read Ti

8-14MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualMicroscan Symbol Quality OutputDecode TimePixels Per Element (Data Matrix Only)Error Correction Le

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 8-15Symbol QualityQuiet Zone (Data Matrix Only)Symbol Angle (Data Matrix Only)Definition: When this f

8-16MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualMicroscan Symbol Quality Output by ESPMicroscan Symbol Quality Output by ESPESP’s Symbol Quality i

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 9-19 MatchcodeContentsThis section explains the MINI Hawk Xi’s matchcode output functions and the mas

1-10MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCalibrateStep 8 — CalibrateMINI Hawk Xi settings can be adjusted automatically for optimum symbol

9-2MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualMatchcode by ESPMatchcode by ESPTo open nested options, single-click the +.To change a setting, dou

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 9-3MatchcodeMatchcode Serial CommandsMatchcode Type<K223,matchcode type,sequential matching,match

9-4MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualOverview of MatchcodeOverview of MatchcodeSteps for Entering and Using Master Symbols1. Set Trigger

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 9-5MatchcodeMatchcode TypeDefinition: Allows the user to choose the way that master symbols will be c

9-6MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualMatchcode TypeSequential MatchingMatch Start PositionNote: Match Start Position must be set to 1 or

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 9-7MatchcodeWild Card CharacterImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can only be entered

9-8MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualMatchcode TypeSequence on No ReadAs an example of Sequence on No Read Enabled, consider the followi

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 9-9MatchcodeSequence on MismatchNote: Matchcode must be set to Sequential for this command to functio

9-10MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualMatch ReplaceMatch ReplaceReplacement StringImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 9-11MatchcodeMismatch ReplaceReplacement StringImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and , can

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 1-11Quick StartStep 9 — Test Read RateRead Rate indicates the number of successful decodes per second

9-12MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualNew Master PinNew Master PinNew Master Load StatusDefinition: If Matchcode and New Master Pin are

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 10-110 Camera and IP SetupContentsThis section provides adjustment parameters for the physical contro

10-2MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCamera and IP Setup by ESPCamera and IP Setup by ESPClick the Setup button to bring up the Camera

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 10-3Camera and IP SetupCamera and IP Setup Serial CommandsWindow of Interest<K516,row pointer,colu

10-4MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualVideoVideoThe Video view is similar to the EZ Mode interface, in that the user has the ability to

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 10-5Camera and IP SetupEvaluationIn Evaluation, you can view images currently in the imager, capture

10-6MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualEvaluationHistogramNote: Since histograms are performed in the imager, the results will be saved r

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 10-7Camera and IP SetupLine Scan1. From the Evaluation tab, click the Line Scan button. A window like

10-8MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCalibrationCalibrationThe Calibration interface in ESP is a powerful and intuitive way to optimize

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 10-9Camera and IP SetupWindow of InterestThe active pixel area of the image sensor is called the Wind

1-12MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualConfigure the Imager in ESPStep 10 — Configure the Imager in ESPTo make setup changes to the MINI

10-10MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualWindow of InterestWindow of Interest by ESP1. From the Camera menu, click the WOI tab to bring up

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 10-11Camera and IP SetupWindow of Interest by Serial Command The figure shows where to locate the sta

10-12MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualWindow of InterestWidth (Column Width)Definition: Defines the column position of the upper-left s

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 10-13Camera and IP SetupConfiguration DatabaseThe Configuration Database allows the user to manage mu

10-14MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualDynamic SetupDynamic SetupDynamic Setup is used to calculate image capture timing during a read c

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 10-15Camera and IP SetupX-Mode™ The MINI Hawk Xi is equipped with powerful X-Mode™ technology, which

10-16MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualPixel Sub-SamplingPixel Sub-Sampling4:1At 4:1, 4 pixel signals from 2 adjacent rows and columns a

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 10-17Camera and IP SetupAEC/AGC ModeNote: AEC/AGC Mode is only applicable to the High Speed version o

10-18MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCamera SettingsCamera SettingsCamera Settings are typically obtained during the calibration proce

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 10-19Camera and IP SetupFocal DistanceNote: In the factory, the imager calibrates its focus curve and

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 1-13Quick StartStep 11 — Save Configuration in ESPTo make changes to a configuration setting:Saving O

10-20MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualFocal Distance Table (Read-Only)Focal Distance Table (Read-Only)Number of Focal DistancesFocal Di

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 10-21Camera and IP SetupIncrement Focus PositionThe following example assumes a focus position settin

10-22MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualIllumination BrightnessIllumination BrightnessConstantWhen set to Constant, the illumination is t

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 10-23Camera and IP SetupSkew CorrectionNote: Skew Correction does not apply to the High Speed version

10-24MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualSkew CorrectionLine SpeedDistortion is corrected by shifting image rows in the direction opposite

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 10-25Camera and IP SetupSymbol DirectionIf a symbol enters the field of view from the left, it will b

10-26MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualMorphological Pre-ProcessingMorphological Pre-ProcessingMorphological Pre-Processing allows the u

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 10-27Camera and IP SetupMorphological Operation and Operator SizeMorphological OperationErodeErode in

10-28MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualMorphological Operation and Operator SizeOpenOpen removes minor light defects of dark cells by pe

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 10-29Camera and IP SetupOperator SizeDefinition: Operator Size determines the size of the area or “pi

1-14MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualSave Configuration in ESP

10-30MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualMorphological Operation and Operator Size

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 11-111 ConfigurationDatabaseContentsThis section concerns the various capture settings and processing

11-2MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualConfiguration Database Serial CommandsConfiguration Database Serial CommandsNumber of Active Index

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 11-3Configuration DatabaseNumber of Active IndexesDatabase SortNumber of Active Indexes by ESPUsage:U

11-4MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualConfiguration Database StatusConfiguration Database StatusIndexShutter SpeedGainFocal DistanceUsag

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 11-5Configuration DatabasePixel Sub-SamplingImportant: Pixel Sub-Sampling has no effect when the Imag

11-6MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualConfiguration Database StatusRow DepthColumn WidthNarrow MarginsDefinition: The image dimension se

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 11-7Configuration DatabaseBackground ColorSymbologyDisabledWhen Symbology is disabled, the database u

11-8MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualConfiguration Database StatusCode 39 (Add 16)If enabled, Code 39 will be active for this database

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 11-9Configuration DatabaseMicro QR Code (Add 65536)If enabled, Micro QR Code will be active for this

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 2-12 Using ESPContentsThis section is designed to help you understand the basic structure and element

11-10MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualDatabase ModeDatabase ModeSwitch ModeTimeWhen Switch Mode is set to Time, the imager will load th

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 11-11Configuration DatabaseImage Process LoopingDisabledWhen Image Process Looping is set to Disabled

11-12MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualDatabase ModeImage DimensionsWindow of Interest (WOI) by ESPWhen Image Dimensions is set to Windo

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 11-13Configuration DatabaseRegion of Interest (ROI)When Image Dimensions is set to Region of Interest

11-14MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualDatabase ModeRegion of Interest (ROI) by ESPWhen Image Dimensions is set to Region of Interest, t

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 11-15Configuration DatabaseSave Current Settings to Configuration DatabaseExample: <K255+,5>Thi

11-16MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualLoad Current Settings from Configuration DatabaseLoad Current Settings from Configuration Databas

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 11-17Configuration DatabaseRequest Selected Index SettingsExample:<K255?,5>This command phrase

11-18MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualRequest All Configuration Database SettingsRequest All Configuration Database SettingsExample:<

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 12-112 TerminalContentsThis section describes the Terminal window and macro functions in ESP.Terminal

2-2MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualEZ ModeEZ ModeIn EZ Mode you are presented with the Locate, Calibrate, and Test options. After conn

12-2MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualTerminal WindowTerminal WindowThe following view will appear:The Terminal screen allows you to sen

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 12-3TerminalFindThe Find function allows you to enter text strings to be searched for in the Terminal

12-4MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualSendSendThe Send function allows you to enter serial commands and then send them to the imager.1.

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 12-5TerminalMacrosMacros can be stored in a macro selection bar, edited in a separate window, and exe

12-6MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualTerminal Window MenusTerminal Window MenusRight-click on the Terminal window to display the follow

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 13-113 UtilitiesContentsUtility commands are generally commands that are performed during imager oper

13-2MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualSerial Utility CommandsSerial Utility CommandsNote: For a list of all K commands, see Serial Confi

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 13-3Utilities<Zc>Save Current Settings as Customer Default Parameters for Power-OnDefault/Reset

13-4MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualRead RateRead RateClick the Utilities button and then the Read Rate tab to display the Read Rate v

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 13-5UtilitiesRead Rate Serial Utility CommandsEnter Decodes/Second TestSending <C> instructs th

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 2-3Using ESPApplication ModeFrom EZ Mode, you can click on the App Mode button to access specific con

13-6MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCountersCountersCounter commands can be a numeric value from 00000 to 65535. After reaching the ma

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 13-7UtilitiesCounters by Serial CommandNo Read CounterSending <N> displays the total number of

13-8MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualDevice ControlDevice ControlDevice Control by Serial CommandOutput 1 PulseSending <L1> activ

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 13-9UtilitiesDifferences from DefaultClicking the Differences from Default button will cause ESP to c

13-10MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualMaster DatabaseMaster DatabaseImportant: The Master Database is used for all Matchcode modes exce

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 13-11UtilitiesMaster Symbol Database SizeCaution: Since the total number of characters available for

13-12MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualMaster DatabaseEnter Master Symbol DataUsage: Allows you to enter master symbol data for any enab

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 13-13UtilitiesRequest Master Symbol DataRequest All Master Symbol DataDefinition: Returns master symb

13-14MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualRead Next Symbol as Master SymbolRequest New Master Status(See also New Master Pin in Matchcode.)

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 13-15UtilitiesDelete Master Symbol DataDefinition:You can directly delete the master symbol data by s

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual iiiIntroductionTable of ContentsChapter 1 Quick Start Step 1 Check Hardware ...

2-4MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualMenu ToolbarMenu ToolbarFile > NewWhenever New is selected, the default configuration of ESP is

13-16MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualFirmwareFirmwareFirmware UpdateApplication code versions are specific to your imager. Consult wit

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 13-17UtilitiesFirmware VerificationRequest Part Number by ESPYou can send a request to the imager for

13-18MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualFirmwareRequest Checksum by ESPYou can send a request to the imager for part numbers, checksums,

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 13-19UtilitiesDefault/Reset/SaveUnderstanding and controlling your imager’s active, saved, and defaul

13-20MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualDefault/Reset/SaveCustomer Default ParametersCustomer default parameters (saved by <Zc>) ar

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 13-21UtilitiesImager Status Requests<?> Status ByteThe imager responds to a status request <

13-22MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualImager Status Requests<Knnn?> Single Status RequestThis request will return the value of th

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 13-23UtilitiesLearn OperationsLearnSending the <LEARN> command from ESP’s Terminal will put the

13-24MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualOther Operational Serial CommandsOther Operational Serial CommandsThe following serial utility co

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 13-25UtilitiesBar Code Configuration ModeBar Code Configuration Mode can be entered three different w

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 2-5Using ESPModelIn the Model menu you can select any of the models supported by ESP. When you choose

13-26MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualOther Operational Serial Commands

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 14-114 Output FormatContentsThis section explains how to control the formatting and filtering of deco

14-2MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualOutput Format Serial CommandsOutput Format Serial CommandsFormat Extract <K740,output index,sta

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 14-3Output FormatOutput Format StatusOutput Format Status DisabledWhen Output Format Status is set to

14-4MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualFormat AssignFormat AssignSymbol NumberStatusFormat Assign by ESPDefinition: Symbol Number refers

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 14-5Output FormatFormat ExtractOutput IndexStart LocationLengthDefinition:Output Index refers to the

14-6MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualFormat AssignFormat Extract by ESPMultiple character sequences can be extracted and inserted using

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 14-7Output FormatFormat InsertOutput IndexLengthHex StringDefinition:Output Index refers to the datab

14-8MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualFormat InsertFormat Insert by ESPThe Insert process is very similar to the Extract process, except

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 14-9Output FormatOutput Filter ConfigurationRules for Output Filter ConfigurationOutput Filter Config

2-6MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualMenu ToolbarOptionsThe Options menu allows you to save memos and set up ESP Preferences.Note: Prefe

14-10MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualOutput Filter ConfigurationFilter NumberSymbologyDefinition: This is the filter index number that

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 14-11Output FormatLength WildcardPlaceholderDefinition: Specifies the length of the decoded symbol a

14-12MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualOutput Filter ConfigurationDataDatabase IndexDefinition:This is the data string to be used when c

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 14-13Output FormatOrdered Output Filter Configuration by ESPDouble-clicking on a row in the Ordered O

14-14MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualNumber of FiltersNumber of FiltersDefinition: Number of Filters refers to the number of active ou

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-1AppendicesContentsAppendix A General Specifications ...

A-2 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualGeneral SpecificationsAppendix A — General SpecificationsMechanicalHeight: 1" (25.4 mm)Width:

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-3AppendicesRead RangesUltra High DensityStandard DensityHigh Density

A-4 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualGeneral SpecificationsRead Ranges (cont.)Subject to change.MINI Hawk Xi WVGANarrow-bar-widthField

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-5AppendicesSafety CertificationsFCC, UL/cUL, CE, CB Class A, RoHS/WEEE©2015 Microscan Systems, Inc.

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 2-7Using ESPPreferences > Terminal TabShow Non-Printable Characters When Show Non-Printable Charac

A-6 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualGeneral SpecificationsQX-1 Interface DeviceMechanicalHeight: .75" (19.1 mm)Width: 2.50"

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-7AppendicesFIS OptionsAccessoriesMINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager Standard DensityMINI Hawk Xi,

A-8 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualGeneral SpecificationsThrough-Hole Mount Bracket: Allows the reader to be mounted to various surfa

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-9AppendicesAppendix B — Electrical SpecificationsPower: 10-30 VDC, 200 mV p-p max ripple, 132 mA @

A-10 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualElectrical SpecificationsQX-1 ConnectorsConnector T on the QX-1 Interface Device is the Trigger c

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-11AppendicesOptoisolated OutputsThe reader has optoisolated outputs that can transfer signals from

A-12 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualElectrical SpecificationsPNP Output for Host Input

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-13AppendicesPNP Output for External Load

A-14 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualElectrical SpecificationsOptoisolated InputsAll discrete inputs are optoisolated. Inputs can be c

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-15AppendicesPNP

2-8MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualMenu ToolbarPreferences > Bar Code Options TabThe Bar Code Options dialog allows you to set the

A-16 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualElectrical SpecificationsOutput Wiring

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-17AppendicesAppendix C — Serial Configuration CommandsNote: For a list of utility commands such as

A-18 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualSerial Configuration CommandsMicro QR Code <K459,status>Postal Symbologies <K460,postal

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-19AppendicesImage Output <K739,image output mode,communication port,file format,JPEG quality>

A-20 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualSerial Configuration CommandsDelete Master Symbol Data <K231,master symbol number,>Match Re

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-21AppendicesSerial Command FormatSerial commands are of two types: utility and configuration. Rules

A-22 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualSerial Configuration CommandsConcatenating Configuration CommandsCommands can be concatenated (ad

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-23AppendicesAppendix D — Communications ProtocolCommunications Protocol Command TableProtocol Comma

A-24 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCommunications ProtocolACK/NAK Data Flow ExamplesSetup 1Transfer 1Transfer 2Error ConditionTransf

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-25AppendicesSetup 2Transfer 1Transfer 2Error ConditionTransfer 1RES 0x00 (disabled)REQ 0x00 (disabl

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 2-9Using ESPPreferences > Advanced TabThe Auto Sync options at the top of the Advanced tab allow y

A-26 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCommunications ProtocolSetup 3Transfer 1Transfer 2RES 0x00 (disabled)REQ 0x00 (disabled)STX 0x28

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-27AppendicesSetup 4Transfer 1Transfer 2Error ConditionTransfer 1RES 0x21 ‘!’REQ 0x3D ‘=’STX 0x28 ‘(

A-28 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCommunications ProtocolPolling Mode Data Flow ExamplesSetup 1Transfer 1Transfer 2Starting with a

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-29AppendicesError Condition 2The protocol makes 3 retry attempts before data is flushed and transfe

A-30 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCommunications ProtocolSetup 2Transfer 1Transfer 2Starting with a ‘RES’ ensures a clean transacti

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-31AppendicesError Condition 2Error Condition 3The protocol makes 3 retry attempts before data is fl

A-32 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualASCII TableAppendix E — ASCII TableDec Hex Mne Ctrl Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch Dec Hex Ch00 00 NUL ^@

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-33AppendicesAppendix F — Operational TipsCleaningThe MINI Hawk Xi has a hard-coated window that sho

A-34 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualUsing an External TriggerAppendix G — Using an External TriggerTwo types of inputs are used on Mi

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-35AppendicesAppendix H — MINI Hawk Xi Image OutputThis section explains how to extract (download) a

2-10MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualMenu ToolbarPreferences > Advanced Tab (cont.)Ask to Save ESP File when QuittingWhen enabled, p

A-36 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualMINI Hawk Xi Image OutputUpload Image Select a file from the file list above, and then send the c

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-37AppendicesBit Stream MethodA more difficult method is to parse and decode the bit stream data. Th

A-38 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualUsing EtherNet/IPAppendix I — Using EtherNet/IPOverviewThe EIP interface will be identified as a

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-39AppendicesConnection properties supported:Class: 1Trigger Mode: Cyclic and Change of StateCyclic

A-40 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualUsing EtherNet/IPThis is a small, lightweight input assembly. It is a subset of the Big IN Assemb

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-41AppendicesUser Defined Tag Echo, Command Echo, Output Control EchoThese are a direct echo of the

A-42 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualUsing EtherNet/IPRead Cycle Sequence CounterWhen this value changes, it indicates a new read cycl

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-43AppendicesThe PLC programmer should verify that a Command has been received by MINI Hawk Xi by ob

A-44 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualUsing EtherNet/IPExternal Output Control0 = open the output contact1 = close the output contactNo

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-45AppendicesProgramming Flow ChartsTriggered by PLC, symbol data required, timeout or decode ends r

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 2-11Using ESPDocument MemoThe information you type in the Document Memo field will appear in a contex

A-46 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualUsing EtherNet/IPMOD and NET LED IndicatorsMOD (Module)NET (Network)

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-47AppendicesAppendix J — Allen-Bradley Version 20 PLC Setup, Trigger and Read• To add a new EDS fil

A-48 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualAllen-Bradley Version 20 PLC Setup, Trigger and Read• Make sure the Register an EDS File(s) radio

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-49Appendices• Click the Next button.• Click the Next button.

A-50 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualAllen-Bradley Version 20 PLC Setup, Trigger and Read• Click the Next button.• Click the Finish bu

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-51Appendices• Now the EDS file has been loaded into RSLogix’s database. Right-click the Ethernet me

A-52 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualAllen-Bradley Version 20 PLC Setup, Trigger and Read• Enter the name of the device used in the PL

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-53Appendices• Select the big assembly size if desired and click the OK button.• Right-click the Add

A-54 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualAllen-Bradley Version 20 PLC Setup, Trigger and Read• Locate the AOI file on the PC. AOIs can be

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-55Appendices• Expand the MainProgram node under Tasks->MainTask. Double-click the MainRoutine no

2-12MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualMenu ToolbarConnectThe Connect dropdown menu allows the user to access the Connection Wizard, as w

A-56 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualAllen-Bradley Version 20 PLC Setup, Trigger and Read• Enter a specific name for the AOI element a

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-57Appendices• Download the new changes and set the PLC to Run Mode. Double-click the Program Tags n

A-58 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualAllen-Bradley Version 20 PLC Setup, Trigger and Read• To make control changes like triggers and r

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-59AppendicesAppendix K — Glossary of TermsAberration — The failure of an optical lens to produce an

A-60 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualGlossary of TermsCharge-Coupled Device (CCD) — A semiconductor device with an array of light-sens

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-61AppendicesEdge Enhancement — Image processing method to strengthen high-spatial frequencies in th

A-62 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualGlossary of TermsHalf Duplex — A communications system in which signals can travel between device

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual A-63AppendicesOutput — A channel or communications line. Data or discrete signals that are transmitte

A-64 MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualGlossary of TermsRegion — Area of an image. Also called a region of interest for image processing

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 2-13Using ESPViewThe View menu allows you to move quickly between interfaces without using the icon b

iv MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualTable of ContentsAdditional Notes about Calibration ...

2-14MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualNavigating in ESPNavigating in ESPTo change imager settings, or to access the Utilities, Camera, T

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 2-15Using ESPSend/Receive OptionsTo a cc e ss Receive, Save, and Default options, click the Send/Rec

2-16MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualSend/Receive OptionsDefaultingWhen you select Default Current Menu Settings or Default all ESP Set

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 2-17Using ESPUsing EZ TraxFor detailed information about using EZ Trax, refer to the Help menu in EZ

2-18MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualUsing EZ Trax

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 3-13 CommunicationsContentsThis section explains how to set up communications parameters with the hos

3-2MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCommunications by ESPCommunications by ESPClick the Parameters button and then the Communication ta

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 3-3CommunicationsCommunications Serial CommandsHost Port Connections <K100,baud rate,parity,stop b

3-4MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualHost Port ConnectionsHost Port ConnectionsThe host port can be configured with RS-232 connections.

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 3-5CommunicationsHost Port ProtocolNote: In all protocol modes, the preamble <K141> and postamb

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual vIntroductionSymbol Data Output ...

3-6MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualACK/NAK OptionsACK/NAK OptionsRES-NAK DefaultsThe following are general outlines of the ACK/NAK pro

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 3-7CommunicationsPolling Mode OptionsRES-NAK DefaultsNote: See Polling Mode Data Flow Examples for sa

3-8MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualEthernetEthernetEnables or disables Ethernet connectivity in the imager.IP AddressEnter the IP addr

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 3-9CommunicationsSubnetEnter the Subnet address of the imager in this field.GatewayEnter the Gateway

3-10MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualEthernetIP Address ModeDetermines how the imager’s IP address will be defined.StaticIn Static Mode

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 3-11CommunicationsTCP Port 1One of two TCP ports for Ethernet communication with the imager. The defa

3-12MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualEthernetTCP Port 2One of two TCP ports for Ethernet communication with the imager. The default set

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 3-13CommunicationsSearch and Configure ModeSearch and Configure Mode is intended primarily for initia

3-14MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualResponse TimeoutResponse TimeoutUsage: Only used when a response is required from the host. The re

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 3-15CommunicationsLRC Status(Longitudinal Redundancy Check)Usage: Used when extra data integrity is r

vi MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualTable of ContentsMismatch Replace...

3-16MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualProtocol Configuration ExamplesProtocol Configuration ExamplesPoint-to-Point (Main Port)Polling Mo

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 3-17CommunicationsASCII Character Entry ModifierCommands that require ASCII text fields, such as Prea

3-18MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualPreamblePreamblePreamble StatusPreamble CharactersImportant: The ASCII characters <, >, and

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 3-19CommunicationsPostamblePostamble StatusPostamble CharactersImportant: The ASCII characters <,

3-20MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualPostamble

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 4-14 CalibrationContentsThis section shows the MINI Hawk Xi’s calibration options, and explains the d

4-2MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCalibration Serial CommandsCalibration Serial CommandsCalibration OverviewAutocalibration is one of

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 4-3CalibrationCalibration OptionsThis command specifies the operation of the imager’s calibration fea

4-4MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCalibration OptionsDisabled (Shutter Speed)When this feature is disabled, the shutter speed is fixe

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 4-5CalibrationFocus PositionDisabledWhen this feature is disabled, the focus position is fixed and is

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual viiIntroductionFirmware...

4-6MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCalibration OptionsSymbol TypeDisabledWhen this feature is disabled, only the currently-enabled sym

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 4-7CalibrationWindow of Interest (WOI) FramingIf WOI framing is not enabled, the current WOI configur

4-8MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCalibration OptionsDisabledWhen this feature is disabled, the Window of Interest is not modified af

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 4-9CalibrationStraight LineThis feature is intended for use with linear symbologies. If the calibrati

4-10MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCalibration OptionsWindow of Interest (WOI) MarginLine Scan HeightProcessingLowThe imager will spe

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 4-11CalibrationCalibration by ESPESP’s Calibration view incorporates all the functionality of the <

4-12MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualCalibration by ESPAfter CalibrationNotice the improved image resolution after the calibration proc

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 4-13CalibrationInitiating CalibrationCalibration can be initiated by serial command, the EZ button, o

4-14MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualInitiating CalibrationCalibration Progress IndicatorsDuring the calibration process, the imager ha

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 4-15CalibrationCalibration Progress Output to TerminalWhen initiated by serial command or EZ button,

viiiMINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualAbout the MINI Hawk High Performance ImagerAbout the MINI Hawk Xi High Performance ImagerThe key f

4-16MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualInitiating CalibrationFocus PassThe purpose of Focus Pass is to determine the optimal focal positi

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 4-17CalibrationMedium PassThe theory behind Medium Pass is to develop a readable range from which to

4-18MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualInitiating CalibrationFine-Tune PassThe theory behind Fine-Tune Pass is to dial in a decoded symbo

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 4-19CalibrationAdditional Notes about CalibrationThe following conditions apply to the imager’s calib

4-20MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualAdditional Notes about Calibration

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 5-15 Read CycleContentsAfter you’ve established communications and completed basic read rate testing,

5-2MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualRead Cycle by ESPRead Cycle by ESPTo change a setting, double-click the setting and use your cursor

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 5-3Read CycleRead Cycle Serial CommandsTrigger Mode/Filter Duration<K200,trigger mode,leading edge

5-4MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualRead Cycle SetupRead Cycle SetupSetting up read cycle and triggering parameters will involve a seri

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 5-5Read CycleMultisymbolNumber of SymbolsMultisymbol SeparatorImportant: The ASCII characters <, &

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual ixIntroductionWarning and Caution Summary• Viewing the MINI Hawk Xi’s LED output with optical instrum

5-6MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualTrigger Mode and Filter DurationTrigger Mode and Filter DurationTrigger ModeContinuous ReadDefiniti

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 5-7Read CycleContinuous Read 1 OutputCaution: In automated environments, Continuous Read 1 Output is

5-8MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualTrigger Mode and Filter DurationExternal LevelImportant: Level and Edge apply to the active logic s

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 5-9Read CycleSerial DataNote: In Serial Data, sending a non-delimited start serial character will sta

5-10MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualTrigger Mode and Filter DurationLeading Edge Trigger FilterTrailing Edge Trigger FilterUsage: Used

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 5-11Read CycleExternal Trigger PolarityUsage: Allows users to select the trigger polarity that will b

5-12MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualSerial TriggerSerial TriggerSerial Trigger Character (Delimited)Note: Serial Data or Serial Data o

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 5-13Read CycleStart Trigger Character (Non-Delimited)Important: The ASCII characters <, >, and

5-14MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User ManualStop Trigger Character (Non-Delimited)Stop Trigger Character (Non-Delimited)Important: The ASCII c

MINI Hawk Xi High Performance Imager User Manual 5-15Read CycleEnd of Read CycleEnd of Read Cycle ModeNote: When operating in Continuous Read or Conti