UID DOD verifier for large Datamatrix codes

UID DOD verifier for large Datamatrix codes

Microscan has two standard products for UID verification to DPOD spec, the LDP and the DPM verifier. They feature builtin reports and are a great stand alone verification setup that you just plug in, start the PC software and start grading bar codes.

A limitation of the standard verifiers is that some codes can be too large for these 2 verifies therefore not leaving enough quiet space for a passing grade.

We've over come this by using a Hawkeye 1510 verifier with UID report capabilities. Combining the verifier with appropriate lensing and lighting, creates an LDP verifier that can read larger codes.

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870 Reads UPC and Sends Match String to 830's Reading GS1

This application requires bar code matching of a single unit UPC bar code and then matching it to front and back case labels.

We utilize our customized MSConnect 210 with latching relays for a buzzer, Stacklight, Dry contact output. A simple reset button starts it back up.

The GS1 code has part of the UPC code embedded into it. A momentary key switch programs the new master into the QX870 for it to read the UPC code. The QX870 then sends at match string to 2 QX830's. All 3 scanners send commands to the MS Connect for pass/fail.

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Match Code Start Position Feature

To Match a string of characters within a bar code but not the whole string, the actual match code string must be the same length - thanks Help Desk!

For Example

If you have a 14 digit bar code that is NNN1111057NNNN and you only want to look at 1111057, the match code that is stored/taught to the scanner must be 14 characters so teaches the scanner. says start at character 4 and compare the next 7.

We're having a reader upstream send the match string to the 870. The Matchcode output string will actually fire output 1 for a Match and output 3 for a Mismatch

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HS-1 Scanner how to get an Enter for postamble

If your scanned bar code shows up like this

1 2 3 4 5 6 or 12345 with an extra blank line beneath it, the postamble needs changed. The default in the HS-1 is CRLF but you need to send it so the postamble will be Enter instead of CRLF.

email us for help on this issue. Thanks to Juan for his tip.

QX Hawk and DOAL light reads tough dot peen

The dot peen deforms the part and causes it to bow and ripple. This causes all kinds of reflectivity issues and different diameters of marks. Using the Microscan QX Hawk and a DOAL light from Nerlite, we're able to easily read this mark.

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QX Hawk and Green LED allow tough marks to be read

The Microscan QX Hawk and a green LED help poorly marked parts be read so they are not scrapped.

The green LED creates enough contrast and helps wash out the border box so the code can be read. It takes the horsepower of the QX hawk to complete the solution.

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Microscan Mini 3 reads Molex chip w/Lighting help

The molex pad with a datamatrix code on it measures about .0035" element size and requires some tricky lighting. We used the Microscan Quadrus Mini 3 imager and an LRO from the MSQ days to give a target area and easily read the code.

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Mobile Hawk Reads Black on Black

Low angle lighting is all the Mobile Hawk needs to quickly read this black on black low contrast etch.

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Hawkeye 1600T inspects for missing nozzle

Here's a cool app where the Hawkeye 1600T checks for a missing nozzle.

Lighting helps make it all possible.

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Mobile Hawk reads tough codes

Check out this dot peened code on metal that has been thru an oven. This code is hard to see much less read and the Mobile Hawk reads it just fine.

The QX hawk eats it up too.

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New QX Hawk Reads Tough Codes

Check out this image of a laser etched code. The code is etched up against the printed box making it tough for most readers. The laser marking has drifted from the center. But at the right distance, the printed box can get washed out a little and the codes can be read.

This code is on an expensive part which must be scrapped if it can't be read.

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Upgrading ESP fixes IP database issues on Mini

We had a customer that kept losing the IP database settings in the Quadrus Mini when they cycled the power

They had 2 PC's with ESP versions 3.5 and 4.0.

Upgrading to version 5.2 or better eliminated the problem.

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In line Verifier in Action

Check out our short and not too hi-res video of the Hawkeye verifier reading linear bar codes at 100 fpm. We capture all of the data from the ANSI grading and store it into an SQL database. Realtime results of each code are posted as well as pieces per hour. Contact us for more information

Hardware default for HS-2 handheld

We've had really good luck with Microscan's HS-2 reader. We've found it to decode very fast and read some codes that aren't so good. Also, its interface with Microscan's ESP software has been pretty robust compared to the MSQ.

However, I had ESP crash while downloading to the reader and it got locked up and wouldn't read any default bar codes. We had to perform a hardware reset as described below.

Unplug the HS2 from the USB port
Hold down the trigger and plug it into the USB port
Wait for 5 rapid beeps and then release the trigger
Hold down the trigger again for about 5 seconds
The reader will vibrate then release the trigger
It will beep a few more times but will then be reset