Metrologic Instruments MLPN 2178 manual

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    METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC. MS700 i Series Laser Bar Code Projection Scanner Installation and User’s Guide MLP N 2178 Printed in USA October 1998[...]

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    ii Locations : USA Corporate Headquarters Europe Metrologic Instruments, Inc. Metrologic Instruments GmbH 90 Coles Road Dornierstrasse 2 Blackwood, NJ 08012 82178 Puchheim b. Customer Service: 1-800-ID-METRO Munich, Germany Tel: 609-228-8100 Tel: 49-89-89018-0 Fax: 609-228-6673 Fax: 49-89-89019-200 info@metrologic.com metrologic@europe.metrologic.c[...]

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    iii Table of Contents Introduction .................................................. 1 Unpacking List ................................................. 2 Scanner Connections to the Host ................................... 3 Configuration of the Scanner to the Host System ...................... 4 Cloning Feature ....................................[...]

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    iv Active Scan Region for the MS720 i Scanner ........................ 25 Horizontal Scan Width vs. Distance for the MS720 i Scanner ........... 26 Depth of Field for the MS700 i and MS715 i Scanner .................. 27 Depth of Field and Symbol Specification for the MS700 i and MS715 i . 28, 29 Depth of Field for the MS720 i Scanner .............[...]

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    1 Introduction The MS700 i Series Scanners are high throughput projection scanners that incorporate the latest in VLD ( V isible L aser D iode) ASIC/VLSI and surface mount technologies. Each scanner consumes only 8 watts of power and can directly connect to many host systems that can support a scanning device. One thoughtful feature is a “sleep m[...]

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    2 Unpacking List The shipping carton should contain the following: ! Installation and User’s Guide (MLPN: 2178) ! ScanSelect™ Scanner Programming Guide (MLPN: 2186) ! Volume Control Card (MLPN: 2346) ! MS700 i /MS715 i or MS720 i Laser Bar Code Projection Scanner ! Power Supply (optional) ! Communication cable with connection for power supply ([...]

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    3 Scanner Connections to the Host To maintain compliance with applicable standards, all circuits connected to the scanner must meet the requirements for SELV ( S afety E xtra L ow V oltage) according to EN 60950. To avoid potential problems, do not power up the scanner until the communication cable is secured to the host. 1. Turn off the host syste[...]

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    4 Configuration of the Scanner to the Host System The scanner is shipped from the factory programmed to a set of default conditions. These default conditions are in the Default Settings section of this guide pages 36-41 and in the ScanSelect™ Scanner Programming Guide. The default settings in the ScanSelect guide have an asterisk that appears bef[...]

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    5 CLONING Cloning Feature To program several scanners with the same settings, use the Cloning feature. This is done by connecting the cloning cable (MLPN: #51544) between two scanners. 1. Turn off both scanners. 2. Connect the cloning cable between the two scanners. 3. Turn both scanners on by plugging in the transformers. 4. Once each scanner is r[...]

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    6 Version 11 IBM 46XX Scanner Output Format: IBM RS-485 serial input/output for the 4680 and 4690 (46XX) point-of-sale terminals The Version 11 46XX interface can be used in several different ways. Both the 46XX terminal and the scanner must be configured to match each other. Warning : Power to the scanner and 46XX terminal should be turned off bef[...]

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    7 Configuring the Scanner Located in the Version 11 scanner are two computer boards. One board is for decoding and the other for 46XX IO processing. The decode board is configured using ScanSet™ or ScanSelect™ while the IO board is configured with an internal DIP Switch bank. For UPC/EAN scanning, the decode board should be set as follows: Enab[...]

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    8 Configuring the IBM 46XX The 4683 and 4693 terminals are configured on the store controller. The 4684 and 4694 terminals are typically configured on the individual terminals. Follow the appropriate guide for the type of equipment. IBM 4683 and 4693 Terminals Driven by a 46XX Store Controller Running 4680.OS or 4690.OS Access the terminal configur[...]

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    9 Scanner Installation to a PC Keyboard Port The MS700 i /MS715 i /MS720 i/ scanner (version 17) provides keyboard emulation by converting the scanned bar code data to the PC keyboard scan code equivalent. The following are the supported keyboard and country types: PC Type ! AT (includes IBM PS/2 and compatible models 50, 55, 60, 80) ® ! XT ! PS/2[...]

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    10 Figure 1 To maintain compliance with applicable standards, all circuits connected to the scanner must meet the requirements for SELV ( S afety E xtra L ow V oltage) according to EN 60950. 1. When connecting to a PS/2 computer, attach to the com- munication cable (#51573) the 5M 6F adaptor to the female connector and the 5F 6M adaptor to the male[...]

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    11 PC Application Note: For most applications, it will be desirable to disable linefeed transmission. For non-USA keyboards, 10 mesc is probably the best intercharacter delay. Network system installations, may require tuning of the intercharacter and inter scan code options. Note: Once the scanner connects to the PC, the PC can be turned on and wil[...]

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    12 Figure 2 Installation of the MS700 Series Stand The following are components used to build the MS700 Series stand (MLPN: 45483): 1 Shoe Mount 4 Four Wood Screws 2 Stand Cover 5 One Machine (¼-20) Screw 3 Stand Base 6 Internal Lock Washer 7 Flexible Shaft 1. Use the 2½ inch x 2½ inch stand base to mark the position for pilot holes. 2. Use the [...]

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    13 Figure 3 Attaching the Scanner to the Stand Once the stand is securely mounted to the work surface, attach the scanner. The scanner has a “foot” that is at the bottom of the scanner. This foot fits into the “shoe” attached to the top of the stand. This construction helps prevent the scanner from being knocked from the stand. 1. To preven[...]

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    14 Figure 4 MS700 i and MS720 i Series Features 1 Speaker The sound of a beep emits from here when the scanner performs a good read of a bar code. 2 Green and Red LEDs When the green LED is on, this indicates that the unit is receiving power and the laser is on. When the red LED flashes on, the scanner has read a bar code successfully. When the red[...]

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    15 Visual Indicators There is a red LED and a green LED located on the scanner. When the scanner is on, the flashing or stationary activity of the LEDs alert you to the status of the scan and scanner. No Red or Green LED There are two reasons why the LEDs will not be illuminated. First, if the scanner is receiving power and the LEDs are not on, the[...]

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    16 Signaux optiques Sur la partie supérieure du scanner se trouvent une diode LED rouge et une diode LED verte. Quand le scanner est sous tension, les diodes rouge et verte clignotantes ou allumées vous informent sur l'état du scanner. Ni la diode rouge, ni la diode verte n'est allumée Il existe deux raisons possibles pour que les dio[...]

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    17 Optische Anzeigen Auf dem Scanner befinden sich eine rote und eine grüne Leuchtdiode. Bei eingeschaltetem Scanner geben Ihnen die blinkenden bzw. feststehenden Leuchtdiodenanzeigen Aufschluß über den Abtast- und Scannerstatus. Weder rote noch grüne Leuchtdiodenanzeige Es gibt zwei mögliche Gründe, weshalb die Leuchtdiodenanzeigen nicht auf[...]

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    18 Segnali ottici Sullo scanner si trovano due diodi luminosi: uno rosso e uno verde. Quando lo scanner è inserito, i diodi luminosi, che possono o essere accesi in continuazione o lampeggiare, Vi informano sullo stato della scansione e dell’apparecchio. Né il diodo luminoso rosso né quello verde sono accesi Vi sono due possibili cause se i di[...]

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    19 Volume Settings There are four volume settings available: low, medium, high and no volume. The operator can temporarily change the volume of the scanner by scanning the bar codes on the volume control card. To permanently change the volume of the scanner, enter program mode and scan the appropriate volume setting bar code in Section C of the Sca[...]

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    20 Labels There is one label located inside the window of each scanner noting that the device is a CDRH Class IIa laser product and IEC 825 LASERKLASSE 1. Also on each scanner is a label located on the back of the unit. This label contains information such as the model number, date of manufacture, serial number, and approvals. The following are sam[...]

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    21 InfraRed (IR) Object Sensor An infrared (IR) device located below the LEDs and above the scanner output window (refer to the section, MS700i and MS720i Features page 14) initiates the scanning process. As long as power is applied to the unit, the IR sensor projects a signal that extends approximately seven (7) inches beyond the output window. Wh[...]

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    22 Symbol Orientation To scan a symbol, it may be oriented in any of the degree angles shown in Figure 5. The roll, pitch, and yaw are 360 E , ±60 E , and ±60 E respectively. Figure 5[...]

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    23 Active Scan Region for the MS700 i and MS715 i Scanner The active scan region is the region within the depth of field of the five scan segments in which the laser beam can intercept and read symbols oriented as shown in the section Symbol Orientation page 22. Planes formed by each of the five scan segments define the bottom of the region. The 17[...]

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    24 Active Scan Region for the MS720 i Scanner The active scan region is the region within the depth of field of the five scan segments in which the laser beam can intercept and read symbols. The bottom of the region is 7" from the scanner window. Planes formed by each of the five scan segments define the sides. The 203mm (8.0") depth of f[...]

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    25 Horizontal Scan Width vs. Distance for the MS700 i and MS715 i Scanner The following illustration notes the measurements of the horizontal scan width at given distances. Figure 8[...]

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    26 Horizontal Scan Width vs. Distance for the MS720 i Scanner The following illustration notes the measurements of the horizontal scan width at given distances. Figure 9[...]

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    27 Depth of Field for the MS700 i and MS715 i Scanner Through the glass at the front of the scanner, safe, low powered laser beams are projected in a complex pattern that resembles a spider web. Each of the five scan fields that generate the scan pattern extends to a range of 178mm (7.0"). The range begins from the face of the scanner window a[...]

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    28 Depth of Field and Symbol Specification for the MS700 i and MS715 i (Refer to Figure 11) Code Type Minimum Small Code Density Depth of Field Element Mil. (1/1000") UPC/EAN 10.4 80% 0" - 5" UPC/EAN 13.0 100% 0" - 7" Code 39 7.5 High 0" - 4" Code 39 12.0 Medium 1" - 7" Code 39 21.0 Low 3" - 11"[...]

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    29 Figure 11[...]

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    30 Depth of Field for the MS720 i Scanner Through the glass at the front of the scanner, safe, low powered laser beams are projected in a complex pattern that resembles a spider web. Each of the five scan fields that generate the scan pattern extends to a range of 178mm (7.0"). The range begins 178mm (7.0") from the face of the scanner wi[...]

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    31 Depth of Field and Symbol Specification for the MS720 i (Refer to Figure 13) Code Type Minimum Small Code Density Depth of Field Element Mil. (1/1000") UPC/EAN 10.4 80% 7" - 11" UPC/EAN 13.0 100% 7" - 15" Code 39 12.0 Medium 7" - 15" Code 39 21.0 Low 9" - 17" I 2 of 5 12.0 Medium 7" - 15" I [...]

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    32 Figure 13[...]

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    33 Maintenance S mudges and dirt can interfere with the proper scanning of a bar code. Therefore, the output window will need occasional cleaning . 1. Spray glass cleaner onto lint free, non-abrasive cleaning cloth. 2. Gently wipe the scanner window. Applications and Protocols The model number on each scanner includes the scanner number and communi[...]

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    34 Appendix A Specifications Application: Laser Bar Code Projection Scanner Light Source: VLD 675 ± 5 nm, Maximum output 1mW CDRH: CLASS IIa laser product EMC: EN 60950: 1993, EN 60825:1:1994, laser class 1, EN 55022:1987 Class A, EN 55082-1:1992, IEC 801-2:1991 8kVAD, IEC 1004-3:1995 3V/m (except version 11), IEC 801-3:1984 3V/m (version 11), IEC[...]

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    35 Operational Depth of Field : MS700i, MS715i - 0.0mm - 178mm (0" - 7") MS720i - 178mm - 381mm (7" - 15") Scan Speed : MS700i, MS720i 2000 scan lines per second MS715i 1000 scan lines per second Scan Pattern : MS700i, MS720i 5 scan fields: 1 horizontal, 4 at angles MS715i 1 horizontal scan field, 10 line pattern Projection Angl[...]

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    36 Appendix B Default Settings Many functions of the scanner can be "programmed" - that is, enabled or disabled. The scanner is shipped from the factory programmed to a set of default conditions. The default parameter of the scanner has an asterisk ( * ) in the charts on the following pages. If an asterisk is not in the default column the[...]

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    37 Parameter Default OCIA IBM RS- Parallel Light Pen 46XX 232* Minimum 04 T T T T T Symbol Length Symbol Length None T T T T T Lock SWEDA T Fujitsu T OMRON * T IBM Parallel T Bars High as * T Code 39 Spaces High as T Code 39 Bars High as T Scanned Spaces High as T Scanned DTS/SIEMENS T DTS/NIXDORF T NCR F T NCR S T Poll Light Pen T Source Beeper To[...]

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    38 Parameter Default OCIA IBM RS- Parallel Light Pen 46XX 232* Three Beeps on T T T T T Timeout No Beeps on T T T T T Timeout IR Timeout 10 Min. T T T T T Same Symbol T T T T T Rescan Timeout: 200 msecs Same Symbol * T T T T T Rescan Timeout: 500 msecs Same Symbol T T T T T Rescan Timeout: 1250 msecs Same Symbol T T T T T Rescan Timeout: 2000 msecs[...]

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    39 Parameter Default OCIA IBM RS- Parallel Light Pen 46XX 232* Transmit UPC- * T T T T A Number System Transmit T T T T Codabar Start/Stop Characters CLSI Editing T T T (Enable) Transmit Mod T T T 43 Check Digit on Code 39 Transmit Code T T T 39 Stop/Start Characters Transmit Mod T T T 10/ITF Transmit Code T T T T 11 Check Digit Transmit MSI- T T T[...]

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    40 Parameter Default OCIA IBM RS- Parallel Light 46XX 232* Pen STX Prefix T ETX Suffix T Carriage Return * T Line Feed * T Tab Prefix T Tab Suffix T "DE" Disable T Command "FL" Laser T Enable Command DTR T Handshaking Support RTS/CTS T Handshaking Character * T RTS/CTS Message T RTS/CTS XON/XOFF T Handshaking ACK/NAK T[...]

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    41 Parameter Default OCIA IBM RS- Parallel Light Pen 46XX 232* Special Software is required for the following: Two Digit T T T T Supplements Five Digit T T T T Supplements Bookland T T T T 977 (2 digit) T T T T Supplemental Requirement Supplements are * T T T T not Required Two Digit * T T T T Redundancy Five Digit T T T T Redundancy 200 msec to T [...]

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    42 Appendix C Pin Assignments Versions “1” and “21” Pin Assignments for RS-232, OCIA and Light Pen Emulation The version “1” and “21” scanners head cables are terminated with a male 25-pin D-type connector. To connect the scanner to the host device, may require a communication cable. The communication cable may include a connection [...]

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    43 Version “2” Pin Assignments for Parallel Communication The version “2” scanner head cable is terminated with a male 25-pin D-type connector. To connect the scanner to the host device, may require a communication cable. The communication cable may include a connection for a transformer or it may be designed to draw power directly from the[...]

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    44 Version “26” Pin Assignments for Multi-drop RS-422 The version “26” scanner head cable is terminated with a male 25-pin D-type connector. To connect the scanner to the host device, may require a communication cable. The communication cable may include a connection for a transformer or it may be designed to draw power directly from the ho[...]

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    45 Versions “11” and “24” Pin Assignments for RS-485 The version “11” and “24” scanners head cables are terminated with a male 25-pin D-type connector. To connect the scanner to the host device, may require a communication cable. The communication cable may include a connection for a transformer or it may be designed to draw power d[...]

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    46 Version “17” Pin Assignments for Keyboard Wedge, RS-232 and Light Pen Emulation The version “17” scanner head cable is terminated with a male 25-pin D-type connector. To connect the scanner to the PC, may require a communication cable and a transformer. The communication cable is terminated to two 5-pin DIN connectors that will directly [...]

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    47 Appendix D Warranty and Disclaimer Limited Warranty Products manufactured by Metrologic have a 2-year limited warranty from date of manufacture. This warranty is limited to repair, replacement or refund at Metrologic’s discretion. Faulty equipment must be returned to the Metrologic facility in Blackwood, New Jersey or Puchheim, Germany. To do [...]

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    48 Disclaimer Metrologic Instruments, Inc. and the author or authors make no claims or warranties with respect to the contents or accuracy of this publication, or the product it describes, including any warranties of fitness or merchantability for a particular purpose. Any stated or expressed warranties are in lieu of all obligations or liability f[...]

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    49 Appendix E Notices Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can rad[...]

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    50 Anmerkung Nach Überprüfung dieses Geräts wurde festgestellt, daß es den Grenzwerten für Digitalgeräte der Klasse A gemäß Teil 15 der Richtlinien der US-amerikanischen Bundesbehörde für das Fernmeldewesen entspricht. Diese Grenzwerte wurden festgelegt, um einen angemessenen Schutz gegen schädliche Auswirkungen bei Einsatz des Geräts i[...]

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    51 Appendix F Patents “Patent Information This METROLOGIC product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: U.S. Patent No. 4,360,798; 4,369,361; 4,387,297; 4,460,120; 4,496,831; 4,593,186; 4,607,156; 4,673,805; 4,736,095; 4,758,717; 4,816,660; 4,845,350; 4,896,026; 4,923,281; 4,933,538; 4,992,717; 5,015,833; 5,017,765; 5,059,7[...]

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    52 Volume Control Card[...]

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    54 Index A AC input/outlet 3, 10, 34 Adaptor 7, 10 cable 6, 9 kit 46 Application 34 Application and protocols 33 Asia ii Assignments pin 36-41 Attaching stand 12 , 13 B Bar codes 1, 4, 11, 19 Beep 3, 4, 7, 14, 15, 18 Beeper operation 35 Base 12 C Cable adaptor 6, 9 cloning 5 communication 2, 3, 9, 10, 14, 42-46 head 3, 10, 14, 33, 42-46 CDRH class [...]

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    55 Internet ii Power consumption 34 Introduction 1 Power supply 2, 6, 34 K Keyboard Wedge 9, 33, 35, 46 L Labels 20 LASERKLASSE 1 20 LEDs 1, 3, 11, 14, 15-18, 21, 35 Light levels 35 Light pen emulation 9, 33, 35, 42, 46 Light source 34 Limited warranty 47 List 2 Locations ii M Maintenance 33, 35 Mechanical 34 Model number 20, 33 N Notices 49, 50 O [...]

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    56 U UL/CSA/TUV 34 USA corporate headquarters ii V Ventilation 35 Version identifiers 33 Voltage 3, 10, 34 Volume control card 52, 53 W Warranty 47 Watt(s) 1, 34 Weight 34 Window 1, 24, 27, 30, 33-35[...]