Unitech MS350 User Manual

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Installation
The MS350 Wireless Imager is easy to install and use.
Please see the following figure showing the steps to perform
the installation.
* Note: Turn off the host computer before installation.
1. Connect the interface (I/F) cable to the cradle.
2. Connect the power cord to the cradle.
3. Route the I/F cable and power cord through the notch.
4. Connect the I/F cable to the host computer
communication port.
5. Connect the AC adapter to the wall outlet.
6. Place the imager in the cradle and verify the charge
LED is flashing. Charge the battery for at least 8 hours
before the first use.
7. To verify operation, please link the imager with cradle
first (Refer to “Wireless Connection” in page 5). Point
the imager at the barcode and pull the trigger. The
imager should emit a beep indicating that the barcode
has been scanned and transmitted to the cradle
successfully.

Unitech MS350 Specifications

General

Scanning Technology	Laser
Voltage	5VDC ± 5%
Connectivity	USB, RS-232, Keyboard Wedge
Scan Rate	100 scans per second
Scan Angle	42°
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C
Humidity	5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Drop Specification	1.5m

Summary

Installation Guide

Installation Steps

Step-by-step instructions for setting up the MS350 Wireless Imager and its cradle.

How to Scan Barcodes

Scanning Angle and Barcode Coverage

Guidance on positioning the imager for optimal barcode reading.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power Supply and Connection Checks

Steps to resolve issues related to power, cable connections, and barcode quality.

Wireless Connection and Linking

Linking Imager to Cradle

Instructions for establishing a wireless link between the imager and the cradle.

Unlinking Imager from Cradle

Methods for Disconnecting Devices

Procedures for unlinking the imager from its cradle using different methods.

Battery Management

Battery Charging Procedures

Information on charging the imager's battery and LED indicators.

Battery Replacement Guide

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the imager's battery.

Advanced Features Overview

Auto Update Configuration

Settings for automatic firmware and configuration updates between imager and cradle.

Deep Sleep Mode Settings

Options to configure the imager's deep sleep mode duration.

Handcuff Mode (Leash Alarm)

Configuration for an alarm that notifies when the imager is out of cradle vicinity.

Wireless Connectivity Options

Settings for linking the imager to cradles or other Bluetooth devices.

Inquiry Beep Control

Customization options for the cradle's inquiry beep behavior.

Cradle Beep Loudness Control

Adjusting the beep loudness levels for the cradle.

Additional Imager Features

Features like firmware download from cradle and configuration reset.

Programming the Imager

Programming Procedure

Steps required to program the MS350 imager using barcodes.

Interface Selection Methods

Configuring the communication interface (e.g., USB, RS-232).

Keyboard Wedge Configuration

Settings related to keyboard emulation, layout, and speed.

RS-232 Communication

Barcode Scanning Settings

Scanning Mode Options

Defines how the trigger button activates scanning.

Code Length and Image Settings

Configuring min/max code length and inverted image scanning.

Device Indications and Alerts

Power-on and LED Indicators

Describes power-on alerts and LED indications for successful reads.

Beeper Notifications

Information on beeper indications and adjustable sound parameters.

Symbology Configuration

UPC-A Barcode Settings

Configuration options for UPC-A barcode reading and transmission.

UPC-E Barcode Settings

Configuration options for UPC-E barcode reading and transmission.

EAN-13 Barcode Settings

Configuration options for EAN-13 barcode reading and transmission.

EAN-8 Barcode Settings

Configuration options for EAN-8 barcode reading and transmission.

Code-39 Barcode Settings

Configuration options for Code-39 barcode reading and transmission.

Interleaved 2 of 5 Barcode Settings

Configuration options for Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode reading.

Industrial 2 of 5 Barcode Settings

Configuration options for Industrial 2 of 5 barcode reading.

Matrix 2 of 5 Eur Barcode Settings

Configuration options for Matrix 2 of 5 Eur barcode reading.

Codabar Barcode Settings

Configuration options for Codabar barcode reading and transmission.

Code-128 Barcode Settings

Configuration options for Code-128 barcode reading and transmission.

Code-93 Barcode Settings

Configuration options for Code-93 barcode reading and transmission.

Code-11 Barcode Settings

Configuration options for Code-11 barcode reading and transmission.

MSI/Plessey Barcode Settings

Configuration options for MSI/Plessey barcode reading and transmission.

UK/Plessey Barcode Settings

Configuration options for UK/Plessey barcode reading and transmission.

Telepen Barcode Settings

Configuration options for Telepen barcode reading and transmission.

Standard 2 of 5 Barcode Settings

Configuration options for Standard 2 of 5 barcode reading.

China Post Barcode Settings

Configuration options for China Post barcode reading.

Italian Pharmacode (Code 32) Settings

Configuration options for Italian Pharmacode (Code 32) barcode reading.

Code-16K Barcode Settings

Configuration options for Code-16K barcode reading.

PDF-417 Barcode Settings

Configuration options for PDF-417 barcode reading.

EAN UCC Composite Settings

Configuration options for EAN UCC Composite barcode reading.

RSS-14 Barcode Settings

Configuration options for RSS-14 barcode reading.

RSS-Limited Barcode Settings

Configuration options for RSS-Limited barcode reading.

RSS-Expanded Barcode Settings

Configuration options for RSS-Expanded barcode reading.

Micro-PDF Barcode Settings

Configuration options for Micro-PDF barcode reading.

String Transmission Settings

Prefix and Suffix Character Settings

Defining prefix or suffix characters for scanned data.

Preamble and Postamble Transmission

Configuring preamble and postamble character transmission.

Insert Group Character Settings

Inserting specific characters into scanned data groups.

Other String Transmission Options

Settings for Code ID, length, name transmission, and case conversion.

Parameter Setting Lists

Barcode Standard Parameter List

Displaying current barcode reading configuration.

System Parameter Setting List

Displaying current system configuration.

String Setting List

Displaying the string format list.

Firmware and Reset Operations

Query Cradle Firmware Version

Displaying the current firmware version of the cradle and imager.

Reset Cradle to Factory Defaults

Restoring the cradle and imager to factory default settings.