Honeywell MS4980 manual

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    MS4980 Area Imaging Scanner Installation and User's Guide[...]

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    Disclaimer Honeywell International In c. (“HII”) reserves the ri ght to make changes in specifications and other inform ation cont ained in this docu ment without prior notice, and the reader should in all c ases consult HII to determine whether an y such changes have been made. The inform ation in this publication does not represent a commitme[...]

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    iii T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Introduction Product Over view ............................................................................................. 1 Scanner and A ccessori es ................................................................................. 2 Scanner Comp onents .....................................................................[...]

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    iv T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Scanner and Cable T erminations Scanner Pi nout ............................................................................................... 28 Cable Connector C onfigurat ions .................................................................... 30 Limited Wa rranty .........................................................[...]

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    1 I NTRODUCTION Product Overvie w The MS4980 is a high perform ance area imaging bar co de scanner packed into a small yet rugged form factor. The scanner features a high-r esolution CMOS imaging sensor to deliver exc ellent omnidirect ional 1D, PDF417 and 2D bar code scan performance, optical character recogni tion (OCR) and image capture. Built w[...]

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    2 I NTRODUCTION Scanner and Accessories B ASI C K IT Part # Description MS4980 Area Imaging Bar Code Scanner 00-02544 MetroSelect ® Singl e-Line Configur ation Guide* 00-05252 Area Imaging Bar Code Scanner Supplemental Configuration Guide * 70-79037 MS4980 Scanner Installation and User’s Guide* *Available for download from www.honeywell.com/aidc[...]

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    3 I NTRODUCTION Scanner Components Figure 1. Scanner Components Item No. Description  Button  Camera Imager  Infrared Sensor (IR)  Targeting  Window  Area Illumination  Cable Connection (15-pi n HD-22 D-type connector)  M3 Mounting Holes  White LED  Blue LED[...]

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    4 I NTRODUCTION Cable Installation Important: If the cable is not fu lly attached, the unit may power intermittently. Figure 2. Cable Installation 1. Insert the 15-pin D-type connecto r end of the cable into the s ocket on the MS4980. 2. Rotate the two screws clockwise to tighten. 3. Gently pull on the cable strain relie f to insure the cable is in[...]

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    5 I NTRODUCTION Labels Every scanner has a label located on th e underside of the unit. The label contains important information such as the unit’s date of manufacture, serial number, CE and caution information. Fi gure 4 provid es an example of the label. Figure 4 . Label Example Caution: To maintain compliance with applicable standards, all cir[...]

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    6 I NSTALLATION RS232 1. Turn off the host device. 2. Plug the 15-pin socket end of the cable into the 15-pin D- Type connector on the MS4980 (see page 4). 3. Connect the 9-pin D-type connector of the communication cable to the proper COM port of the host device. 4. Plug the power supply i nto the power jack on the PowerLink cable. Check the AC i n[...]

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    7 I NSTALLATION Keyboard Wedge 1. Turn off the host device. 2. Plug the 15-pin socket end of the cable into the 15-pin D-T ype connector on the MS4980 (see pag e 4). 3. Disconnect the keyboard from the host device. 4. Connect the “Y” ends of the communication cable to the keyb oard and keyboard port on the hos t device. If necessary, use the ma[...]

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    8 I NSTALLATION USB (Powered by the Host Dev ice) 1. Turn off the host device. 2. Plug the 15-pin socket end of the USB cable into the 15-pin D-Type connector on the MS4980 (see page 4). 3. Plug the USB end of the cable into the host’s USB port. 4. Turn on the host device. 5. The MS4980 will start to initialize. The white and blue LED will altern[...]

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    9 I NSTALLATION USB (Powered by External Power Supply) 1. Turn off the host device. 2. Plug the 15-pin socket end of the cable into the 15-pin D- Type connector on the MS4980 (see page 4). 3. Plug the USB end of the cable into the host’s USB port. 4. Plug the power supply i nto the power jack on the PowerLink cable. Check the AC i nput requiremen[...]

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    10 M OUNTING S PECIFICATIONS The MS4980 has three M3 x 0.5 mm threaded ins erts on the bottom of the scanner for mounting with screws. Figure 10.[...]

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    11 M ODES OF O PERATION The MS4980 supports two standard mod es of operation for scanning bar c odes, automatic activation and manual activ ation scanning. Scanning while in the automatic activation mode can occur in either one of t wo configurable options, pass-through  or presentation. Both the pass-through and the presentati on options are en[...]

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    12 M ODES OF O PERATION Manual Activ ation  • Decodes ALL 1D, PDF and 2D matrix codes  • Scanning Method: 1. Press the button one time to activate linear targeting. 2. Align the linear targeting lin e over the desired bar code. When scanning 1D programm ing bar codes, the bar code must be presented to the scanner in the correct orienta[...]

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    13 I NDICATORS Audible When the MS4980 is in operation, it pr ovid es audible feedback. T hese sounds indicate the status of the scanner. Eight settings are availab le for the tone of the beep (normal, six alternate tones and no to n e). To change the tone, refer to the MetroSelect Single-Line Confi guration Guide, MLPN 00-0254 4 or MetroSet2’s h[...]

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    14 I NDICATORS Visual The scanner has blue and white LED indicators on either side of the button on the top of the unit. When the scanner is on, the intensity of the LED and the flashi ng or stationary activity of the LEDs, indic ates the status of the current scan and the diagnostic scanner. No LEDs are Illuminated The LEDs will not be illumi nate[...]

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    15 I NDICATORS Failure Modes Long Razzberry Tone – During Power Up Failed to initialize or configure the sc anner. If the scanner does not respond after reconfiguration, return the scanner for repair. Short Razzberry Tone – During Scanning An Invalid bar code has been scanne d when in configuratio n mode.[...]

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    16 F IELD OF V IEW Figure 13. MS4980 Field of View Specifications are subjec t to can without notice.[...]

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    17 D EPTH OF F IELD M INIMUM B AR C ODE E LEMENT W IDTH 1D PDF A B C D E F mm .132 .190 .264 .330 .190 .381 mils 5.2 7.5 10.4 13 7.5 15 Figure 14. Depth of Field Standard models ship with the ability to read all 1D, PDF and 2D bar codes. Decoding and functional capa bility is limited and u nits will not support key features including, but not limit[...]

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    18 IR A CTIVATION R ANGE The MS4980 scanner has a built in object detection sens or that instantly turns on the scanner when an object is presented wi thin the scanner’s IR activation area. Figure 15. IR Activation Area Specifications are subjec t to can without notice.[...]

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    19 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE The following guide is for reference purposes only. Contact a customer service representative to preserve the limited warranty terms, see page 39. All Interfaces Symptoms Possible Causes Solution No power is being supplied to the scanner. Check transformer, outlet and power strip. Make sure the cable is plugged into the s[...]

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    20 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE Symptoms Possible Causes Solution The unit powers up, but does not beep when bar code is scanned. The beeper is disabled and no tone is selected. Enable the beeper and select a tone. The unit powers up, but does not scan and/or beep. The bar code symbology tryi ng to be scanned is not enabled. UPC/EAN, Code 39, interleave[...]

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    21 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE Symptoms Possible Causes Solution The bar code may have been printed incorrectly. Check if it is a check digit/character/or border problem. The scanner is not configured correctly for this type of bar code. Check if check digits are set properly. The unit beeps at some bar codes and NOT for others of the same bar code sym[...]

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    22 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE Symptoms Possible Causes Solution The unit scans but the data is not correct. The scanner and host may not be configured for the same interface parameters. Check that the scanner and the host are configured for the same interface parameters. The following item is only relevant for an RS 232 interface. The unit powers up O[...]

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    23 D ESIGN S PECIFICATIONS MS4980 D ESIGN S PECIFICA TIONS O PERATIONA L Light Source: LED 645 nm ± 7.5 nm Pulse Duration: Up to 4 mS (Default) Maximum Output of LED: 2.63 mW Depth of Scan Field: 40 mm – 300 mm (1.57" – 11.8" ) for 0.33 mm (13 mil) 40 mm x 30 mm (1.57" x 1.18") @ 40mm (1.57") from Face Field of View: 2[...]

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    24 D ESIGN S PECIFICATIONS MS4980 D ESIGN S PECIFICA TIONS E LECTRICAL Input Voltage: 5.2 VDC ± 0.25V RS232, USB w/Power Jack, Keyboard Wedge USB Host Powered Peak ¡ 2.1 W (Typical) 1.9 W (Typical) Operating 1.7 W (Typical) 1.7 W (Typical) Power: Idle 1.2 W (Typical) 1.2 W (Typical) Peak ¡ 398 mA (T ypical) 360 mA (Typical) Operating 331 mA (T y[...]

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    25 Applications and Protocols The model number on each scann er includes the scanner number. S CANNER V ERSION I DENTIFIER C OMMUNICATION P ROTOCOL ( S ) MS4980 124 Interfaces supported include: • RS232 (TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS) • Keyboard Wedge • USB   USB is configurable for Keyboard Emulati on Mode, Bi-Directional Serial Emulation Mode or[...]

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    26 C ONFIGURATION M ODES The MS4980 has three modes of configurati on. • Bar Codes The MS4980 can be configur ed by scanning the bar codes include d in the MetroSelect Single-Line Confi guration Guide ( MLPN 00-0254 4) or the Area Imaging Supplemental Configuratio n Guide ( MLPN 00-05252) shipp ed with the area imager. These manu als can also be [...]

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    27 U PGRADING THE F IRMWARE The MS4980 scanner is part of Honey well’s line of scanners with flash upgradeable firm ware. The upgrade proces s requires a new firmware file supplied to the customer by a customer service representati ve  and the MetroSet 2 software  . A personal computer running Windo ws 95 or greater with an available RS2[...]

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    28 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATIONS RS232 Keyboard Wedge 15-pin, D-type 15-pin, D-type Pin Function Pin Function 1 Reserved 1 PC Data 2 Reserved 2 KB Clock 3 Reserved 3 KB Data 4 Reserved 4 Reserved 5 Reserved 5 Reserved 6 Ground 6 Ground 7 TXD 7 Reserved 8 RXD 8 Jump to Pin 11 9 +5V Scanner Power 9 PC Clock 10 Reserved 10 Host Power(+5V) 11 Adapt[...]

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    29 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATIONS USB wi thout Pow er Jack USB with Power Jack 15-pin, D-type 15-pin, D-type Pin Function Pin Function 1 Reserved 1 Reserved 2 Reserved 2 Reserved 3 Reserved 3 Reserved 4 USB D- 4 USB D- 5 USB D+ 5 USB D+ 6 Ground 6 Ground 7 Reserved 7 Reserved 8 Reserved 8 Jump to Pin 11 9 Reserved 9 Reserved 10 Host Pow er(+5V) [...]

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    30 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATIONS Cable Connector Configurations (Host End) RS232 PowerLink Cable MLPN 52-52557x-3 Pin Function 1 Shield Ground 2 RS232 Transmit Output 3 RS232 Receive Input 4 No Connect 5 Power/Signal Ground 6 Reserved 7 CTS Input 8 RTS Output 9 5VDC Host 9-Pin D-Type Connector USB PowerLink Cable MLPN 52 -52559 x -3 Pin Functio[...]

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    31 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATIONS Cable Connector Configurations Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable MLPN 52 -52558x -3 Pin Function 1 Keyboard Clock 2 Keyboard Data 3 No Connect 4 Power Ground 5 +5 Volts DC 5-Pin DIN, Female Pin Function 1 PC Data 2 No Connect 3 Power Ground 4 +5 Volts DC 5 PC Clock 6 No Connect 6-Pin DIN, Male An adapter cable with[...]

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    32 L IMITED W ARRANTY Honeywell International Inc. ("HII") warrants its products and optio nal accessories (“Accessori es”) to be free from defects in materials and w orkmanship and to conform to HII’s published specif ications applicable to the products p urchased at the time of shipment. Thi s warranty does not cov er any HII prod[...]

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    33 R EGULATORY C OMPLIAN CE Safety ITE Equipment IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1 LED Class 1 LED Product: IEC 60825-1:1993+A1+A2, EN 60825-1:1994+A1+A2 Caution Use of controls or adj ustments or performan ce of procedures other th an those specified he rein may result in h azardous radi ation exposur e. Under no cir cumstances s hould the cu stomer attempt[...]

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    34 R EGULATORY C OMPLIAN CE EMC Emissions FCC Part 15, ICES-003, CISPR 22, EN 55022 Immunity CISPR 24, EN 55024 NOTE: Immunity p erforman ce is not guar anteed for scanner cables grea ter than 3 meters in length when f ully extended. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part y responsible for compliance could void the user’s aut[...]

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    35 R EGULATORY C OMPLIAN CE EMC Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part y responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Standard Europeo Attenzione Questo e’ un prodotto di c lasse A. Se us ato in vicina nza di reside nze private p otrebbe causare inter ferenze radio che potrebbero rich[...]

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    36 P ATENTS This Honeywell product may be covered b y, but not limited to, one or more of the following US Patents: US Patent No. : 5,241,166; 5,777,315; 5,808,285; 5,837,989; 5,939,701; 5,979,7 66; 6,290,131; 6,321,989; 6,347,743; 6,536,666; 6,540,144; 6,550,680; 6,637,655; 6,688,527; 6,761,317; 6,863,217; 6,948,659; 6,953,152; 6,962,289; 6,971,57[...]

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    37 I NDEX A AC ........................................... 2, 24 accessori es ................................... 2 adapter .................................... 2, 31 audible indica tor .............. 11–15, 27 B bar code .................... 17, 19–22, 26 beep .................... 11–15, 19–22, 27 blue LED...................... 3, 11–15,[...]

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    38 I NDEX P parts .............................................. 3 patents ......................................... 36 pinouts ........... 28–29, 28–29, 30–31 power ................................ 2, 24, 27 protocol s ...................................... 25 R razz ........................... 11–15, 19–22 red LE D .....................[...]

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    39 C ONTACT I NFORMATION The Americas (TA) Germany Guangzhou Sales Office Tel: 86-20-38823476 USA Tel: 49-89-89019-0 Fax: 86-20-38823477 Fax: 49-89-89019-200 Email: info@cn.metrologic.com Tel: 866.460.8033 (Customer Service) Email: info@de.metrologic.com 888.633.3762 (Technical Support) Beijing Sales Office 856.228.8100 (Corporate) Italy Tel: 010-8[...]

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    40 P RODUCT S ERVICE AND R EPAI R North America Suzhou Sales Office European Rep air Center Tel: 866.460.8033 Tel: 86-512-67622550 Tel: +34 913 751 249 Fax: 856.228.6673 (Sales) Fax: 86-512-67622 560 Fax: +34 913 270 43 7 Email: info@metrologic.com Email: info@cn.metrologic.com[...]

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