Metrologic Instruments MS6520 manual

METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC. IS6520/MS6520 Cubit™ Series Omnidirectional Bar Code Scanner Installation and User’s Guide[...]

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ii L OCATIONS North America Headquarters Metrologic Instruments, Inc. Customer Service: 1-800-ID-METRO 90 Coles Road Tel: 856-228-8100 Blackwood, NJ 08012-4683 Fax: 856- 228-6673 Email: info@me trologic.com Website: www.metrologic.com Germany Metrologic Instruments GmbH Tel: 49-89-89019-0 Dornierstrasse 2 Fax: 49-89-89019-200 82178 Puchheim b. Emai[...]

iii Printed in USA March 2000[...]

iv T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1 Scanner and Accessories ................................................................................. 2 Quick Start .........................................................................................[...]

v T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Appendix C Scanner Pinout Connections ....................................................................... 32 Cable Connector Configurations ................................................................. 32 Appendix D Warranty and Disclaimer ............................................................................ 35 [...]

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1 I NTRODUCTION Metrologic's Cubit™ is a compact, omnidirectional bar code scanner that can be used as a presentation scanner or as the scanning component in Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) applications. Incorporating the latest in scanning technology Cubit™ can scan and decode all standard bar codes in any orientation. As an OEM pro[...]

2 S CANNER AND A CCESSORIES The following is a list of the parts included in the IS6520/MS6520 Kit. • Cubit™ IS6520/MS6520 - Omnidirectional Scanning Engine • PowerLink Power Supply - AC to DC Power Transformer. Regulated 5.2 VDC @ 650 mA output. One of the following may be included: 120 VAC United States – MLPN 45593 220 VAC – 240 VAC Co[...]

3 Q UICK S TART 1. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector into the jack on the Cubit™ IS6520/MS6520. You will hear a ‘click’ when the connection is made. 2. Connect the L-shaped plug of the power supply into the power jack on the PowerLink cable. 3. Connect the power supply into an AC outlet. Make sure the AC input requirements of the power s[...]

4 • • Ž • ‘ Œ I NSTALLING THE IS6520-41/MS6520-41 TO THE H OST S YSTEM 1. Turn off the host system. 2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector into the jack on the Cubit™ IS6520/MS6520. You will hear a ‘click’ when the connection is made. Note: If the Cubit™ IS6520 is receiving power from the host system, skip to step #5. ( See cau[...]

5 • • Ž • ‘ Œ “ ’ & I NSTALLING THE IS6520-47/MS6520-47 TO THE PC 1. Turn off the PC. 2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector into the jack on the Cubit™ IS6520/MS6520. You will hear a ‘click’ when the connection is made. 3. Connect the L-shaped plug of the power supply into the power jack on the PowerLink cable. Refer to [...]

6 To maintain compliance with standard CSA C22.2 No. 950/UL 1950 and norm EN 60950, the power source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source.[...]

7 D ISCONNECTING THE P OWER L INK C ABLES FROM THE S CANNER Before removing the cable from the scanner, Metrologic recommends that the power on the host system is off and the power supply has been disconnected from the PowerLink cable. 1. Locate the small ‘pin-hole’ on the back of the scanner. 2. Bend an ordinary paperclip into the shape shown [...]

8 S CANNER P ARTS A. Speaker Serves as an audible indicator. B. Green & Red LEDs During normal operation, the green LED is on. This indicates that the laser is on and the unit is ready to scan. On a successful read of a bar code, the red LED will turn on. After communication to the host is complete, the red LED will turn off. The LEDs are also [...]

9 M OUNTING H OLES Each IS6520/MS6520 Cubit™ is equipped with three threaded mounting holes located on the back of the scanner. The following diagram shows the exact location of each mounting hole. The mounting holes are 6 millimeters deep and are threaded for use with 3 millimeter screws. Caution: Using a screw that is longer than 6 millimeters [...]

10 A UDIBLE I NDICATORS When the IS6520/MS6520 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, refer to the MetroSelect ® Programming Guide MLPN 2407. One Beep When the scanner [...]

11 F AILURE M ODES Flashing Green and One Razzberry Tone This indicates the scanner has experienced a laser subsystem failure. Return the unit for repair at an authorized service center. Flashing Green and Red and Two Razzberry Tones This indicates the scanner has experienced a motor failure. Return the unit for repair at an authorized service cent[...]

12 V ISUAL I NDICATORS There is a red LED and a green LED on IS6520/MS6520. When the scanner is on, the flashing or stationary, activity of the LEDs indicates the status of the current scan and the scanner. No Red or Green LED The LEDs will not be illuminated if the scanner is not receiving power from the host or transformer. Steady Green When the [...]

13 P ROGRAMMING M ODES The IS6520/MS6520 Cubit™ has 3 modes of programming. Bar Codes: Cubit™ can be configured by scanning the bar codes located in the MetroSelect ® Configuration Guide (MLPN 2407). Please refer to this guide for instructions. This manual can be downloaded for FREE from Metrologic’s website (www.metrologic.com). MetroSet™[...]

14 P ROGRAMMING M ODES ( CONTINUED ) 6. To enter serial program mode, send the following command [stx]999999[etx]. 7. To exit serial program mode, send the following command [stx]999999[etx], the scanner will respond with an [ack] and a long beep. 8. This mode uses the current Baud Rate, Parity, Stop Bits and Data Bits settings that are configured [...]

15 P ROGRAMMING M ODES ( CONTINUED ) EXAMPLE #3 : The following example shows the events that occur when an invalid bar code is sent. This sample will load the factory default settings and then set the baud rate to 19200. HOST SCANNER FEATURE COMMAND ASCII REPRESENTATION RESPONSE Enter Program Mode [stx]999999[etx] 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 03h [[...]

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17 L ABELS Each scanner has a label on the back of the unit. This label has the model number, date of manufacture, serial number, CE and caution information. The following is an example of this label: M AINTENANCE Smudges and dirt can interfere with the proper scanning of a bar code. Therefore, the output window will need occasional cleaning. 1. Sp[...]

18 O PTIMAL L OW AND C LOSE D EPTH OF F IELD Minimum Bar Code Element Width A B C D E F G H J K mm - .15 - .17 - - .25 .33 .53 - mils - 5.7 - 6.8 - - 10 13 21 - Note: The same depth of field is achieved when programming Cubit™ for either Optimal Low Depth of Field or Close Depth of Field. 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 250 225 B D G H J 123 45 49[...]

19 O PTIMAL H IGH AND N ORMAL D EPTH OF F IELD Minimum Bar Code Element Width A B C D E F G H J K mm - .15 - .17 - - .25 .33 .53 - mils - 5.7 - 6.8 - - 10 13 21 - Note: The same depth of field is achieved when programming Cubit™ for either Optimal High Depth of Field or Normal Depth of Field. 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 250 225 DISTANCE: SCANN[...]

20 F AR D EPTH OF F IELD Minimum Bar Code Element Width A B C D E F G H J K mm - .15 - .17 - - .25 .33 .53 - mils - 5.7 - 6.8 - - 10 13 21 - 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 250 225 DISTANCE: SCANNER FACE TO BAR CODE (mm) D G H J B 123 77 82 91 95 105 114 49 73 45 WIDTH OF SCAN FIELD (mm)[...]

21 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE The following guide is for reference purposes only. Contact a Metrologic representative at 1-800-ID-ME'I'RO or 1-800-436-3876 to preserve the limited warranty terms. All Interfaces IS6520/MS6520 Series Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION No LEDs, beep or motor spin No power is being supplie[...]

22 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE ( CONTINUED ) All Interfaces IS6520/MS6520 Series Troubleshooting Guide (continued) SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION The unit powers up, but does not scan and/or beep Beeper disabled. No tone selected Enable beeper. Select tone The unit powers up, but does not scan and/or beep Scanning a particular symbology that is no[...]

23 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE ( CONTINUED ) All Interfaces IS6520/MS6520 Series Troubleshooting Guide (continued) SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION Scanner beep s at some bar codes and NOT for others of the same bar code symbology The print quality of the bar code is suspect Check print mode. The type of printer could be the problem. Change print se[...]

24 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE ( CONTINUED ) RS-232 only IS6520/MS6520 Series Troubleshooting Guide (continued) SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION Powers up OK and scans OK but does not communicate properly to the host Com port at the host is not working or configured properly Check to make sure that the baud rate, data bits, stops bits and parity of [...]

25 A PPENDIX A Design Specifications Operational Light Source : VLD 650 ± 10 nm, 0.681 milliwatts (PEAK) Depth of Field : 0 mm to 176 mm (0” to 7”) for 0.33 mm (13 mil) bar code at default setting ( programmable) Scan Speed : 1000 scan lines /second Scan Pattern : 5 fields of 4 parallel lines (omnidirectional) Scan Lines: 20 Min Bar Width : 0.[...]

26 A PPENDIX A ( CONTINUED ) Design Specifications Electrical Power: 1.0 W Input Voltage : 5 VDC ± 0.25 V Operating Current : 200 mA typical @5VDC DC Transformer s : Class 2 ; 5.2 VDC @ 650 mA EMC: FCC, ICES-003 & EN 55022 Class A Laser Class: CDRH Class IIa EN 60825-1:1994/A11: 1996 CLASS 1 Environmental Operating Temperature: -20 ° C to 40 [...]

27 A PPENDIX 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 then[...]

28 A PPENDIX B ( CONTINUED ) Parameter Default RS-232* Light Pen DTS/NIXDORF * NCR F NCR S Poll Light Pen Source a Beeper Tone Normal a a Beep/ Transmit Sequence Before Transmit a a Communication Timeout None a a Razzberry Tone on Timeout a a Three Beeps on Timeout a a No Beeps on Timeout * a a Enter Power Save Mode 10 mins. a a Same Symbol Rescan [...]

29 A PPENDIX B ( CONTINUED ) Parameter Default RS-232* Light Pen Transmit UPC-A Manufacturer ID# * a a Transmit UPC-A Item ID# * a a Transmit Codabar Start/Stop Characters a CLSI Editing a Transmit Mod 43 Check Digit on Code 39 a Transmit Code 39 Stop/Start Characters a Transmit Mod 10/ITF a Transmit MSI- Plessey Check Characters a Parity Space a B[...]

30 Character RTS/CTS * a[...]

31 A PPENDIX B ( CONTINUED ) Parameter Default RS-232* Light Pen Message RTS/CTS a XON/XOFF Handshaking a ACK/NA K a Two Digit Suppliments a as code 39 Five Digit Suppliments a as code 39 Bookland a as code 39 977 (2 digit) Supplemental Requirement a a Suppliments are not Required * a a Two Digit Redundancy * a a Five Digit Redundancy a a 100 msec [...]

32 1 10 A PPENDIX C Scanner Pinout Connections The IS6520/MS6520 scanner interfaces terminate to a 10-pin modular jack. The serial # label indicates the interface enabled when the scanner is shipped from the factory. IS6520 -47 / MS6520 -47 Keyboard Wedge IS6520 -41 / MS6520 -41 RS-232/LTPN Pin Function Pin Function 1 Ground 1 Ground 2 RS-232 Trans[...]

33 A PPENDIX C ( CONTINUED ) Keyboard Wedge Powerlink and Adapter Cable (MLPN 54-54008) The Keyboard Wedge PowerLink cable is terminated with a 5-pin DIN female connector on one end, and a 6-pin mini 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 female connector on the[...]

34 6 No Connect 6 No Connect[...]

35 A PPENDIX D Warranty and Disclaimer Limited Warranty The IS6520/MS6520 Cubit ™ scanners are manufactured by Metrologic at its Blackwood, New Jersey, U.S.A. facility. The IS6520/MS6520 Cubit ™ scanners have a two (2) year limited warranty from the date of manufacture. Metrologic warrants and represents that all IS6520/MS6520 Cubit ™ scanner[...]

36 FAX: 856-228-6673[...]

37 A PPENDIX 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 ra[...]

38 A PPENDIX E ( CONTINUED ) European Standard Warning This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Funkstöreigenschaften nach EN 55022:1998 Warnung! Dies ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich Funks[...]

39 A PPENDIX F Patents “Patent Information This METROLOGIC product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: U.S. Patent No.; 4,960,985; 5,081,342; 5,216,232; 5,260,553; 5,340,971; 5,525,789; 5,557,093; 5,627,259; 5,637,852; 5,777,315; 5,789,731; 6,029,894; 4,360,798; 4,369,361; 4,387,297; 4,460,120; 4,496,831; 4,593,186; 4,607[...]

40 I NDEX A AC input/outlet ........... 3, 4, 5, 6, 30 Accessories ................................. 3 Approvals ...................... 16, 33, 34 Assignments Pin ......................................... 30 Audible ...................................... 10 Autodiscriminates ...................... 24 B Bar code iv, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 2[...]

36 I NDEX P Parts ........................................ 3, 8 PC ............................................... 5 Port ....................................... 6, 23 Power supply ................. iv, 3, 6, 30 Powerlink ......................... 3, 4, 5, 7 Programming guide ..... 3, 4, 10, 13 Programming modes ..... 13, 14, 15 Q Quick start .....[...]