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Quick Start Guide for the ROV MS2200  

 

 
The  configuration  instructions  included  with  the  ROV  are  for  reference  purposes,  all  ROV 
MS2200  laser  scanners  supplied  by  Dataman  Barcode  Systems  have  already  been  tested 
and  set  up  to  work  with  the  supplied  USB  cable,  the  ROV  DOES  NOT  require  any  further 
initial programming and can be used immediately.  
 
The extra RS232 serial cable supplied with the ROV must be retained and could be required 
at a later time, especially if the additional “Time Stamp” feature of the ROV is to be exploited.  
 
The  sheet  of  command  bar  codes  supplied  with  the instructions  should  be  studied  and  may 
be required during the  operation of the ROV MS2200, we recommend that a copy be made 
and laminated to provide greater durability, the original copy should be filed for reference.   
 
Batteries do need to be fitted as per the configuration instructions (see below). The switch on 
the USB cable has already been set to the correct Kbd/HID mode. 

 

Before  using  the  ROV,  the  scanner  must  be  powered  up.  If  you  have  not  already  done  so, 
please undertake the procedures described as follows. 
 
Use alkaline 

AAA

 batteries or NiMH rechargeable 

AAA

 batteries in your scanner.

 

Please remove the batteries when you store your scanner for more than 30 days 

 

1. Press the battery cover release button, then slide and lift the battery cover. 
2. Insert the batteries as shown, noting polarity. 
3.  To  replace  the  battery  cover,  make  sure  that  the  cover  tabs  fit  into  the  cover 
slots, and then slide the cover until it clicks into place. 
 
Initially  the  ROV  MS2200  scanner  will  be  connected  to  the  host  computer  using 
the USB cable included. (DO NOT connect the ROV scanner to the cable 
at this point). 

 
 

 
 
 
 

Note:

  The  Microvision  USB  cable  sends  bar  codes  directly  to  the  computer’s  keyboard 

buffer so they appear as if they were typed from the keyboard. For more information, see the 
USB Cable Quick Start Guide supplied with the cable.
 
 

CONNECTION WITH USB CABLE IN HID or KBD MODE  

 
Ensure the selector switch located on the USB cable is set to KBD
 
Windows:-  Connect  the  USB  cable  to  a  vacant  USB  port  on  your 
computer, the host computer may respond with a pop up text balloon in 
the bottom right of the screen indicating “NEW USB Hardware found”. 
 
Now connect the other end of the USB cable to the input port on your ROV Scanner. 
 
Mac:-  Connect  the  USB  cable  to  the  USB  port  on  the  Mac  device.  An  installation  wizard 
appears on the screen and recognises the cable as an unknown keyboard. 
 
Now connect the other end of the USB cable to the input port on your ROV Scanner. The Mac 
wizard  may  prompt  for  a  key  to  be  pressed  on  the  unknown  keyboard,  instead  scan  any 
convenient bar code to complete the Mac installation process. 
 
Mac & Windows:-
 The bar code reader is now ready to use, simply open the application that 
you require to capture the bar code data and start scanning. For Windows an ideal application 
to  test  the  scanner  is  “Notepad”,  this  basic  editor  program  can  be  found  from  Start>All 
Programs>Accessories>Notepad 

 
 
 

VCOM

 

KBD

 

USB cable VCOM / KBD Switch

 

Summary of Contents for ROV MS2200

Page 1: ...e battery cover make sure that the cover tabs fit into the cover slots and then slide the cover until it clicks into place Initially the ROV MS2200 scanner will be connected to the host computer using the USB cable included DO NOT connect the ROV scanner to the cable at this point Note The Microvision USB cable sends bar codes directly to the computer s keyboard buffer so they appear as if they we...

Page 2: ... chance to find good spots within the bar code if the protective overlay is not completely flat or clear and gives off false reflections then permanent errors and the total inability to read the bar code underneath can result In cases like this the solution lies with replacing the covered bar code and not with the bar code reader What if there s no scan at all If no scan check battery orientation ...

Page 3: ...e USB cable emulates a serial cable In KBD HID mode the USB cable sends bar codes directly to the computer s keyboard buffer so they appear as if they were typed from the keyboard For more information see the USB Cable Quick Start Guide supplied with the cable The simplest preferred and recommended mode of operating the USB cable is in HID Human Interface Device or KBD mode described as follows DO...

Page 4: ... mode ensure that your host application is able to communicate with the serial port to receive the bar code data If the host application is unable to communicate with the serial port it may be necessary to use the USB cable in KBD mode or to use Scanner Wedge software The Microvision Scanner Wedge Software Utility Microvision s Scanner Wedge software will enable you to connect the ROV MS2200 scann...

Page 5: ... varies and depends upon the length of the bar code When the scanner s memory is full the LED blinks three times and the beeper sounds three times The scanner cannot perform any additional scans when it is full Extended Memory Capacity Extended memory scanners contain 64KB of non volatile memory and can store roughly 4000 bar codes This table shows the stored bar code capacity for specific types o...

Page 6: ...oad ON then the USB interface cable must be attached to the host computer before the ROV scanner is connected to achieve a successful data download from batch mode If the interface cable is attached to the ROV scanner prior to connecting to the host computer the data will not be automatically downloaded If the ROV has been preset for Auto Download OFF then data downloading is controlled by scannin...

Page 7: ... downloads If the Auto Download ON Default is chosen then the ROV will automatically download all bar codes stored in it s memory as soon as it is reconnected to it s cable If the Auto Download OFF is chosen then the ROV will NOT automatically download the bar codes stored in it s memory when it is reconnected to it s cable Instead the DownLoad Batch Data command bar code will need to be scanned t...

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