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What Is the MASSO QR Scanner?
The MASSO QR Scanner feature is available on MASSO G3 and MASSO Touch controllers and is not supported on MASSO G2.
This feature uses a standard 2D barcode scanner capable of reading QR codes to allow users to load G-code files from a flash drive directly into MASSO, ready to run.
The QR Scanner works in conjunction with MASSO Link, which can generate the required QR codes and send G-code files directly to MASSO over Wi-Fi.
Requirements
A USB barcode scanner that is capable of reading standard QR codes is required. Some barcode scanners support only 1D barcodes, such as those commonly found on retail product packaging, so it is important to confirm that the scanner supports QR codes before purchase.
The scanner must support USB HID-KBW mode. In this mode, the scanner presents itself to the controller as a virtual keyboard and outputs the scanned data as keystrokes.
The scanner must also be configured to send a carriage return character at the end of each scan so that MASSO can correctly process the command.
Most modern barcode scanners include a user manual containing configuration barcodes. These barcodes can be scanned to configure settings such as the communication interface, beep behaviour, end-of-scan character, scan mode, and supported barcode types.
Setting Up Your Scanner
The link below provides step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring a compatible QR scanner for use with MASSO.
https://docs.masso.com.au/getting-started-guides/installing-masso/qr_scanner
Generate QR code with MASSO Link
The link below explains how to set up MASSO Link and generate QR codes for loading G-code files.
Using Your QR Scanner
After creating your G-code file, you can use MASSO Link to send the file to your MASSO G3 or MASSO Touch controller.
It is important that the G-code file is copied to the MASSO flash drive using the same directory structure as the mapped folder in MASSO Link. If the file is located in the root directory of the mapped folder, it must also be placed in the root directory of the MASSO flash drive. If the file is located in a subfolder within the mapped folder, the same subfolder structure must exist on the flash drive.
The QR code contains the full file path information. If the G-code file is not stored in the correct location, MASSO will not be able to locate or load the file.
G-code files may also be copied directly from a computer to the MASSO flash drive, provided the directory structure matches the path encoded in the QR code.
Practical Use of QR Codes
QR codes can be scanned from printed job sheets or directly from the screen of a phone, tablet, or computer.
In workshop and industrial environments, QR codes can be included on job sheets prepared by the CAD or CAM team. These job sheets can contain all information required by the machinist to run the job.
Machinists may also keep a collection of commonly used job sheets and scan the required job as needed. Using QR codes in this way can significantly improve workflow efficiency and reduce the likelihood of loading incorrect files.
