Metrologic Instruments MS7220 manual

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    METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC. M S 7220 Argus SCAN ™ P resent ation Laser Scanner Installation and User’s G uide[...]

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    ii L OCATION S C ORPORA TE H EA DQUA RTERS North America Metrologic Instruments, Inc. Customer S ervice: 1-800-ID-METRO 90 Coles Road Tel: 856-228-8100 Blackwood, NJ 08012-4683 Fax: 856-228-6673 Em ail: info@ m etro logic. com In te rn e t: www.me t r ol o gi c .c om E UROPE A N H EA DQ UA RTERS Germany Metrologic Instruments Gm bH Tel: +49 (0) 89 [...]

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    iii T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Introduction .................................................................................................... 1 Scanner and Accessories .............................................................................. 2 Getting Started .........................................................................................[...]

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    1 I NTRODUCTION Argus Scan ™ is an aggressive, omnidirectional laser barcode scanner ideal for retail, convenience, liquor, and specialty store applications. Engineered with a large, easy -to-find optimal scan area, Argus Scan increases the first pass read rate for maximum productiv ity. Argus Scan is equipped with a multitude of standard feature[...]

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    2 S CANNER AND A CCESSORIES The following is a list of the parts included in the M S7220 kit. • MS7220 Argus Scan ™ Presentation Scanner • MetroSelect ® Programming Guide** [ MLPN 00-02407 or 00-02561 ] • MS7220 User’s and Installation Guide* * [ MLP N 00-02554 ] ** A l so A va il a b l e o n t he Me tr o lo g i c W e bs i te ( www.m e t[...]

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    3 G ETTING S TARTED Tools needed: • Phillips head screwdriv er • ¼”-20 wrench • Drill w ith a #39 drill bit ( drill for hard-mount installation only ) Slide off the cable cover. Slide off the horizontal st and. Slide on the cable door and remove the foam insert. Loosen the lock nut, push back the metal base plate and t hen slide the cable [...]

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    4 G ETTING S TARTED See the “MS7220 St ands” sect ion of this guide for additional inf ormat ion on t he vertical [ MLPN 46-46405 ] and flexible [ MLPN 46-46406 ] st and options. Return the metal base plat e t o its original position then tight en the lock nut. Retur n the f oam inse rt to its original position then slide the horizont al stand [...]

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    5 I NSTALLATION FOR OCIA I NTERFACE To power the unit w ith an external pow er supply: 1. Follow the “ G etting Started ” steps on page 3. 2. Turn off the host system. 3. Connect the PowerLink cable to the jack labeled “ OCIA ” on the MS7220. 4. Connect the other end of the PowerLink cable to the host. Before continuing verify that the powe[...]

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    6 Figure 2: OCIA, I nterface powered by the host device OCIA I NSTALLATION FOR OCIA I NTERFACE (C ONTINUE D ) To power the unit from the host device: ( For OCIA o nly) 1. Follow the “ G etting Started ” steps on page 3. 2. Turn off the host system. 3. Connect the PowerLink cable to the jack labeled “ OCIA ” on the MS7220. 4. Connect the oth[...]

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    7 Figure 3: Keyboard Wedge Interfaces Key board Wedge I NSTALLATION FOR K EYBOARD W EDGE I NTERFACE 1. Follow the “ G etting Started ” steps on page 3. 2. Turn of the host system. 3. Disconnect the keyboard from the host. 4. Connect the PowerLink cable to the jack labeled “ Keyboard Wedge ” on the MS7220. 5. Connect the “Y” end of the P[...]

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    8 Figure 4: Stand-Alone Keyboard Interfa ce Stand-Alone Key board I NSTALLATION FOR S TAND -A LONE K EYBOARD I NTERFACE 1. Follow the “ G etting Started ” steps on page 3. 2. Turn of the host system. 3. Disconnect the keyboard from the host. 4. Connect the PowerLink cable to the jack labeled “ Stand-Alone Keyboard ” on the MS7220. 5. Connec[...]

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    9 Figure 5: RS232 or Light Pen Interf ace RS232 or Light Pen I NSTALLATION FOR RS232 OR L IGHT P EN I NTERFACES 1. Follow the “ G etting Started ” steps on page 3. 2. Turn off the host system. 3. Connect the PowerLink cable to the jack labeled “ RS232 or Light Pen ” on the MS7220. 4. Connect the other end of the PowerLink cable to the host.[...]

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    10 I NSTALLATION FOR RS232 OR L IGHT P EN I NTERFACES Step 10, page 9 continued. For RS232 Communication: Scan 1 st ³ 999998 Recall Defaults Scan 2 nd ³ 415554 Enable RS-23 2 For Light Pen Communication: Scan 1 st ³ 999998 Recall Defaults Scan 2 nd ³ 415524 Enable Light Pen/W and[...]

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    11 I NSTALLATION OF AN A UXILIARY S CANNER 1. Follow the “ G etting Started ” steps on page 3. 2. Turn off the host system. 3. Connect the M aster/Slave PowerLink cable to the jack labeled “ Aux ” on the MS7220 ( see figure 6 ). 4. Connect the other end of the M aster/Slave PowerLink cable to the slav e scanner . The follow ing Metrologic s[...]

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    12 I NSTALLATION OF AN A UXILIARY S CANNER OCIA Keyboard W edge or Stand-Alone Key board RS232 or Light Pen A u x Connect to Slave Scanner Figure 6: Master/Slave Setup[...]

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    13 S CANNER P ARTS  Output W indow  Red LED  Green LED  Speaker  Side Cover  Cable Door  Cable Jack Cove r  Horizontal M ount Base  Multi-Function Button (see page 13)  Cable Connection Area Foam Insert Figure 7b: Scanner Parts Figure 7a : Scanner Parts[...]

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    14 T HE M ULTI -F UNCTION B UTTON C HANGING THE B EEPER T ONE A S hort (<3 second) depression The beeper tone will change. T he new tone w ill be heard, followed by a short pause. Then two more of the new tones w ill be heard signifying the new setting has been stored in memory. The silent (no beep) tone is also selectable. P LACING THE U NIT IN[...]

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    15 A UDIBLE I NDICATORS W hen the MS7220 scanner is in operation, it provides audible feedback. These sounds indicate the status of the scanner. Eight settings are available for the tone of the beep (normal, 6 alternate tones and no tone). To change the tone, use the M ulti-Function Button or refer to the MetroSelect ® Programming G uide ( MLP N 0[...]

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    16 F AILURE M ODES Flashing Green and One Razzberry Tone This indicates the scanner has ex perienced a laser subsystem failure. Return the unit for repair at an authorized service center. Flashing R ed and Green and Tw o Ra z z b e r r y Tones This indicates the scanner has ex perienced a motor failure. Return the unit for repair at an authorized s[...]

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    17 V ISUAL I NDICATORS There is a red LED and a green LED on the front of the M S7220. W hen the scanner is on, the flashing or constant illumination of the LEDs indicates the status of the current scan and the scanner. No Red or Green LED The LEDs w ill not be illuminated if the scanner is not receiving power from the host or transformer. Steady G[...]

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    18 L ABELS Each scanner has a label on the back of the unit. The label contains information such as the model number, date of manufacture, and the serial number. The follow ing are examples of these labels: Figure 9: Labels M AINTENANCE Smudges and dirt can interfere with the proper scanning of a bar code. Therefore, the output w indow w ill need o[...]

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    19 D EPTH OF F IELD S PECIFICATIO NS (B ASED ON 100% UPC B AR C ODES ) Depth of Field ( defaul t) Figure 10 : Top View of Depth of F ield Figure 11 : Side View of Depth of Field Specifications subject t o change wit hout notice.[...]

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    20 D EPTH OF F IELD BY M INIMUM B AR C ODE E LEMENT W IDTH (B ASED ON 100% UPC B AR C ODES ) Depth of Fi el d (Default ) Figure 12: Top View of Depth of Field Specifications subject t o change wit hout notice. Minimum Bar Code Element Width ABC D E F mm .13 .19 .26 .33 .48 .66 mils 5.2 7.5 10.4 13 19 26[...]

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    21 D EPTH OF F IELD BY M INIMUM B AR C ODE E LEMENT W IDTH (B ASED ON 100% UPC B AR C ODES ) Depth of Fi el d (Default ) Figure 13: Side View of Depth of Field Specifications subject t o change wit hout notice. Minimum Bar Code Element Width ABC D E F mm .13 .19 .26 .33 .48 .66 mils 5.2 7.5 10.4 13 19 26[...]

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    22 T ROUBLE SHOOTIN G G UIDE The follow ing guide is for reference purposes only. Contact a M etrologic representative at 1-800-ID-M ETRO or 1-800-436-3876 to preserv e the limited warranty terms. MS7220 Series Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION All Interfaces No LEDs, beep or motor spin No power is being supplied to the scan[...]

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    23 T ROUBLE SHOOTIN G G UIDE (C ONTINUED ) SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION The unit pow ers up, but does not scan and/or beep Scanning a particular symbology that is not enabled UPC/EAN, Code 39, interleaved 2 of 5, Code 93, Code 128 and Codabar are enabled by default. Verify that the type of bar code being read has been selected The unit pow e[...]

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    24 T ROUBLE SHOOTIN G G UIDE (C ONTINUED ) SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION Scanner beeps at some bar codes and NOT for others of the same bar code symbology The bar code may have been printed incorrectly Check if it is a check digit/character/or border problem Scanner beeps at some bar codes and NOT for others of the same bar code symbology The[...]

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    25 T ROUBLE SHOOTIN G G UIDE (C ONTINUED ) SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION Alpha characters show as low er case Computer is in Caps Lock mode Enable Caps Lock detect setting of the scanner to detect whether the PC is operating in Caps Lock Everything works ex cept for a couple of characters These characters may not be supported by that country?[...]

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    26 T ROUBLE SHOOTIN G G UIDE (C ONTINUED ) SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION Power-up OK and scans OK but does not communicate properly to the host. Com port not operating properly. Check to make sure that the baud rate and parity of the scanner and the communication port match and the program is looking for “RS-232" data. The host is rece[...]

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    27 RS232 D EM ONSTRATIO N P ROGRAM If an RS232 scanner is not communicating w ith your IBM compatible PC , key in the following BASIC program to test that the communication port and scanner are working. T his program is for demonstration purposes only. It is only intended to prov e that cabling is correct, the com port is working, and the scanner i[...]

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    28 A PPLICATIONS AND P ROTOCOLS The model number on each scanner includes the scanner number and factory default communications protocol. Scanner Version Identifier Communication Protocol(s) 7220 12 RS232, Light Pen, Keyboard W edge, Stand- Alone Keyboard, OCIA, Low Speed Option The M S7220 with Built-in PC Key board W edge Interface is designed to[...]

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    29 D ESIGN S PECIFICATIO NS MS7220 D ESIGN S PECIFICATIONS O PERAT IONAL Light Source: VLD 650 ± 10 nm Laser Power: 0.678 mW maximum Depth of Field: 0 mm to 215 mm 8.5" at default (programmable) Scan Speed: 2000 scans/second Scan Pattern: 5 fields of 4 parallel lines (omnidirectional) Scan Lines: 20 Min Bar W idth: 0.13 mm (5.2 mil) Decode Ca[...]

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    30 D ESIGN S PECIFICATIO NS MS7220 D ESIGN S PECIFICATIONS E LECTRICAL Input Voltage: 5.2VDC ± 0.25V Power: 1.9 W Operating Current: 360 mA DC Tr ansformers: Class II; 5.2 V @ 650 mA Laser Class: CDRH: Class IIa; EN 60825-1: 1994/A11:1996 Class 1 EMC: FC C, ICES-003 & EN 55022 Class A E NVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F [...]

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    31 D EFAULT S ETTINGS 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 then the def[...]

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    32 D EFAULT S ETTINGS (C ONTINUED ) Parameter Default OCIA R S- 2 3 2 Light Pen IBM 46XX KBW DTS/NIXDORF * = NCR F = NCR S = Poll L ight Pen Sourc e = Beeper Tone Normal == = = = Beep /T ransmi t Sequence Before Tra n sm it == = = = Communic ati on T ime out None == = = = Razzberry Tone on Tim eo ut == = = = Three Beeps on Timeout == = = = No Beeps[...]

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    33 D EFAULT S ETTINGS (C ONTINUED ) Parameter Default OCIA R S- 2 3 2 Light Pen IBM 46XX KBW Convert EAN-8 to EAN- 13 == = = Transmit UPC-A Number System * == = = = Transmit UPC-A Manufa cture r ID# * == = = = Transmit UPC-A Item I D# * == = = = Transm it Codabar Start/ Stop Charact ers == = = CLSI Editin g (Enable) == = = Transmit Mod 43 Check Dig[...]

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    34 D EFAULT S ETTINGS (C ONTINUED ) Parameter Default OCIA R S- 2 3 2 Light Pen IBM 46XX KBW Carria ge Re turn * == Line Feed - di sabled by default in KB W * == Tab Pr ef ix == Tab Suffix == "DE" Disable Command = "FL" Laser Enable Command = DTR Hands haking Suppor t = RTS/CT S Handshaking = Character RTS/CTS * = Message RTS/CT[...]

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    35 D EFAULT S ETTINGS (C ONTINUED ) Parameter Default OCIA R S- 2 3 2 Light Pen IBM 46XX KBW Coupon Code 128 == as code 39 == Progr amma ble Code Lengths 7 av ail. == = = = Progr amma ble Pre fix Character s 10 avail. = Suffix Ch aracters = Prefixes for in dividual Code Types Editing == = = = Inter Scan-Code De lay Programm able (100 µsec steps) 8[...]

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    36 D EFAULT S ETTINGS (C ONTINUED ) Default settings for “ Aux ” interface The slave scanner and the M S7220 always communicate via RS232. D ata is relayed to the host via v arious primary interfaces. Parameter Default OCIA R S- 2 3 2 Light Pen IBM 46XX KBW Aux B aud Rate 38400 == = = = Au x parity space == = = = Au x data bits 7 == = = = Au x [...]

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    37 MS7220 S TANDS Vertical Stand Kit [ MLPN 46-46405 ] See page 37 for installation instruct ions . Kit Includes: a. #8 x 1 round head w ood screw [ MLP N 18-18057 ] Qty. 4 b. M3 x .5 x 6mm pan head screw [ MLP N 18-18670 ] Qty. 3 c. Vertical base cov er [ MLP N 36-00363 ] Qty. 1 d. Cable door [ MLP N 18-18057 ] Qty. 2 Tools required for installati[...]

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    38 MS7220 S TANDS Vertical Stand Installation [ MLPN 46-46405 ] Remove the three screws securing the cable cover to the unit and slide it up and off the scanner. Disconnect the cable and slide the horizont al stand up and off the unit. Disassemble the horizont al st and and remove the horizont al cover plat e. Mounting the MS7220: Peel off the base[...]

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    39 MS7220 S TANDS Optional Flexible Stand Installation [ MLPN 46-46404 ] Remove the three screws securing the cable cover to the unit and slide it up and off the scanner. Disconnect the cable and slide the horizont al stand up and off the unit. Disassemble the horizont al st and. Remove the lock nut and the short coupler. They will not be used on t[...]

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    40 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATI ONS Scanner Pinout Connect ions The M S7220 scanner interfaces terminate to 10-pin modular jacks located on the back of the unit. The serial # label indicates the interface enabled when the scanner is shipped from the factory . MS7220-12 OCIA Pin Function 1 Ground 2 RS-232 Transmit O utput 3 RS-232 Receive Input 4 [...]

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    41 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATIO NS (C ONTINUED ) MS7220 Auxilary Port RS232 IN Only Pin Function 1 Ground 2 RS-232 Receive Input 3 RS-232 Transmit O utput 4R T S i n 5 CTS out 6N C 7N C 8N C 9N C 10 NC Cable Connector Confi gurations “Stand ard” Pow erLink cab le 9-pin D-ty pe female connector to the PC Pin Function 1 Shield Ground 2 RS-232 [...]

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    42 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATIO NS (C ONTINUED ) Cable Connector Conf igurati on The PowerLink cable is ter m inated with a 5-pin DIN fem ale connector on one end, and a 6-pin m ini DIN male on the other . Metrologic will supply an adapter cable with a 5-pin DIN male connector on one end and a 6- pin mini DIN f em ale connector on the other. Acc[...]

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    43 L IMITED W ARRANTY The MS7220 scanners are manufactured by Metrologic at its Blackw ood, New Jersey , U.S.A. facility . The MS7220 scanners have a two (2) y ear limited warrant y from t he date of manufacture. Metrologic w arrant s and represents that all MS7220 scanners are free of all defects in material, workmanship and design, and have been [...]

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    44 N OTICES Notice This equipm ent has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. T hese limits are desi gned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipm ent is operated in a comm ercial environm ent. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate[...]

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    45 N OTICES (C ONTINUED ) European Sta ndard War ni ng This is a class A product. In a domest ic environment t his product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Funkstö rei genschaften n ach EN 55022:1998 Warnung! Dies ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einricht ung kann im Wohnbereich[...]

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    46 I NDEX A Accessories ............................... 2 Adapter ................................ 2, 42 Audible ..................................... 15 Autodiscriminates .................... 29 B Bar Code ..................... 19, 20, 21 Beep .................................. 15, 32 C Cable ... 2-9, 13, 25-29, 37, 40-42 Caution ................ [...]