Metrologic Instruments MX003 manual

METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC. MS6130 Hand Held Laser Scanner and MX003 Scanner Interfaces Installation and User’s Guide[...]

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 Email: info@metrologic.com Website: www.metrologic.com Germany Metrologic Instruments GmbH Tel: 49-89-89019-0 Dornierstrasse 2 Fax: 49-89-89019-200 82178 Puchheim b. Email: info@europe.metro[...]

iii T ABLE OF C ONTENTS MS6130 Hand Held Bar Code Scanner ..................................................... 1 MX003 Series Scanner Interfaces ............................................................. 2 Unpacking List ......................................................................................... 3 Connections of the “MX” Inter[...]

iv T ABLE OF C ONTENTS (C ONTINUED ) Maintenance .......................................................................................... 27 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 28 Appendix A Specifications ........................................................................... [...]

1 T HE MS6130 H AND H ELD B AR C ODE S CANNER MS6130 Hand Held Bar Code Scanners are wireless scanners with a mobility range of up to 30 feet from the receiver. When not in use, the scanner rests in a universal-charging stand. The scanner will be fully charged in 2 hours when not scanning in the stand. A fully charged MS6130 can provide up to 8 hou[...]

2 MX003 S ERIES S CANNER I NTERFACES Metrologic’s MX003 Series Scanner Interfaces provide a short range, one- way wireless data communication link between a remote portable scanner and an RS-232 or light pen host device. Specifically, Metrologic’s MS6130 Hand -Held Laser Scanners include a Liberty ® RF transmitter board . Metrologic’s MS700i[...]

3 U NPACKING L IST Your shipment will contain a set of items from the two groups listed below: Transmitter Group: • MS6130 Hand-Held Scanner • Stand #45880 (optional) • Stand #45558, 45559 and 45560 (optional) • MS4120 Programming Guide Receiver Group: • “MX” Scanner Interface • MCA951 adapter or adapter cable (if required) • Regu[...]

4 C ONNECTIONS OF THE “MX” I NTERFACE TO THE H OST D EVICE Except version 17 1. Turn off the host system. 2. Connect the MCA to the host device. Connect the “MX” interface to the MCA. 3. Check the AC input requirements of the trans former to make sure the voltage matches the AC outlet. The socket outlet should be near the equipment and easi[...]

5 C ONNECTIONS OF THE K EYBOARD W EDGE “MX” I NTERFACE TO THE PC Version 17 only MX003 Scanner Interfaces with a suffix of “17" are Keyboard Wedge versions used to interface with a PC and keyboard. 1. Turn off the PC. 2. Plug the “MX” receiver adapter cable to the PC keyboard port. 3. Plug the keyboard into the “MX” receiver adap[...]

6 C ONNECTIONS OF THE MS700 I /MS720 I WITH “MX” TO THE H OST D EVICE To avoid potential problems, do not power up the scanner until the communication cable is secured to the host . 1. Turn off the host system. 2. Connect the 25-pin D-type connector on the MS700i/MS720i scanner’s head cable to the communication cable. Connect the other end of[...]

7 C ONFIGURATION OF THE MS700 I /MS720 I WITH “MX” To perform matching procedure refer to page 18. Once the transmitter is assigned an ID number, configure the S700i/MS720i to accept RF communication. Although the changes made in this section effect the receiver, the MS6130 performs all scanning. 1. Scan the following bar code to enter the rece[...]

8 C ONFIGURATION OF THE MS700 I /MS720 I WITH “MX” TO THE H OST S YSTEM To perform matching procedure refer to page 18. Before the MS700i/MS720i scanner ships from the factory, the factory programs the scanner to a group of default settings noted in the ScanSelect™ Scanner Programming Guide. An asterisk marks each default setting. The asteris[...]

9 C ONFIGURATION OF THE “MX” TO THE S CAN P AL ® D ATA C OLLECTOR To perform matching procedure refer to page 18. The RS-232 parameters marked with an asterisk ( * ) in the charts are the default settings of the “MX”. The charts are in the Default Settings of the MS6130 and “MX” Receiver section of this guide. To communicate with each [...]

10 C ONFIGURATION OF THE “MX ” TO THE RS-232, L IGHT P EN OR K EYBOARD W EDGE H OST S YSTEM To perform matching procedure refer to page 18. The light pen, RS-232 and Keyboard Wedge parameters marked with an asterisk ( * ) in the charts are the default settings of the “MX”. The charts are in the Default Settings of the Transmitter and “MX?[...]

11 K EYBOARD W EDGE (KB) I NTERFACE Scan the ENABLE KB WEDGE INTERFACE bar code if your communication requirement is keyboard emulation. The scanner will provide keyboard emulation by converting the scanned bar code data to the PC keyboard scan code equivalent. Enable Keyboard Wedge Interface R 2 4 KB Parameter - Keyboard Type The following bar cod[...]

12 K EYBOARD W EDGE (KB) I NTERFACE (C ONTINUED ) KB Parameter – Keyboard Type The following bar codes are used to define the keyboard country type. If necessary, scan the appropriate bar code. ** USA Keyboard B R 8 UK Keyboard B R 2 France Keyboard B R 3 Germany Keyboard B R 4 Italy Keyboard B R 5 Spain Keyboard B R 6 Belgium Keyboard B R 1 IBM [...]

13 K EYBOARD W EDGE (KB) I NTERFACE (C ONTINUED ) Reserved B R B Reserved B R C Reserved B R D Reserved B R E Reserved B R F KB Parameter - Caps Lock Mode When Caps Lock is used on the keyboard, choose ENABLE CAPS LOCK. Once enabled, the scanner will simulate Caps Lock keyboard input. This mode will not work with all keyboard types. Enable Caps Loc[...]

14 K EYBOARD W EDGE (KB) I NTERFACE (C ONTINUED ) KB Parameter - Alt Mode When this option is enabled, the scanner will duplicate this keyboard sequence: Hold down the Alt key; type the decimal number that corresponds to the appropriate keyboard character. Caution should be observed when using Alt mode because a scanner to host application conflict[...]

15 C ONFIGURATION OF THE MS6130 H AND -H ELD To perform matching procedure refer to page 18. Before the MS6130 scanner ships from the factory, the factory programs the scanners to a set of default settings. These default settings can be found in the MS4120 Programming Guide. The default settings have an asterisk that appears before the brief defini[...]

16 E NABLING THE MS700 I /MS720 I S CANNER ’ S RF L OW S PEED O PTION Before beginning this procedure, perform all steps in the sections, Matching the Transmitter to the Receiver and Configuration of the MS700i/MS720i with “MX” . Use the MS700i/MS720i scanner to scan the following bar codes. 1. Temporarily cover the bar code below Step 3. Sca[...]

17 C HANGING THE ID In order for the MS6130 to send data to the correct receiver, they must have a matching ID number. The ID number is the serial number of the receiver. When the matching procedure is completed, the receiver will accept data only from a MS6130 that has the matching ID number. Each receiver is programmed with its serial number befo[...]

18 M ATCHING P ROCEDURE With the MS6130, scan the following bar codes starting from the top down: Transmitter Enter/Exit Program Mode * * Recall Defaults D F 1 Enable RF Communications R 3 5 Transmitter Enter/Exit Program Mode * * Locate the model label on the case of the receiver. Scan the serial number bar code. The receiver and MS6130 are now ma[...]

19 P ARTS OF THE MS6130 H AND -H ELD B AR C ODE S CANNER Becoming familiar with the features of the MS6130 hand-held scanner will help when operating one of these scanners. The illustration and list explain the pertinent parts. Figure 4: Scanner Parts Battery Charge Contacts Receptacle for the battery charger. Reactivation Switch Turns the unit on [...]

20 C OMPONENTS OF THE MS6130 S ERIES S TAND The following are the components used to build the MS6130 series stand (MLPN: 45880). 1. Cradle 2. Stand Charger Pack 3. Pole Cover 4. Flex pole 5. Stand Base Cover 6. Stand Base 7. Charger Transformer 8. Charger Pack Screws 9. Mounting Screws 10. Lock Washer 6 1 3 4 5 10 9 7 8 2 CABLE CONNECTS THROUGH OP[...]

21 I NSTALLATION OF THE MS6130 S ERIES S TAND Refer to for numbered components on the previous page 1. Use the stand base (6) as a template to drill and mount the base to the counter using the mounting screws (9) provided. 2. Feed the wire from the transformer (7) through the slot in the base cover (5) approximately 9" of the wire. 3. Press th[...]

22 I NSTALLATION OF THE 6000 S ERIES U NIVERSAL C HARGING S TAND MLPN: 45558 - 115V, 45559 - 230V and 45560 - 240V (UK) Figure 6: Universal Charging Stand P ERMANENT C OUNTER T OP I NSTALLATION 1. Separate weighted base from rotating base by removing the (4) four screws. 2. Use the rotating base as a drill template. 3. Use the (4) four wood screws [...]

23 N I C D B ATTERY C HARGER WITH R ECONDITIONING F EATURE MLPN: 45561 - 115V and 45562 - 230V How to Recondition 1. Place the scanner into the charge stand. 2. Push the stand tilt cup in the extreme down position to expose the hole for the discharge cycle switch. 3. Use a pin to push the discharge cycle switch located beneath the hole. 4. When the[...]

24 V ISUAL I NDICATORS The scanner has red and green LEDs. When the scanner is on, the LEDs indicate the status of the scan and scanner. No Red or Green The scanner will turn off if the scanner has been dormant for a specified time. To reactivate the unit, direct the output window up then down toward the bar coded product. If the unit has been dorm[...]

25 A UDIBLE I NDICATORS When the scanner and “MX” receiver are in operation, they provide audible indications. These sounds indicate the status of the scan and scanner. One Beep When the “MX” Receiver first receives power, the unit will beep once. If the scanner successfully reads a bar code, the green light will flash. If the “MX” rece[...]

26 A UDIBLE I NDICATORS (C ONTINUED ) The “MX” receiver can be programmed to emit three beeps when the timeout occurs during communication between the host and receiver. Refer to the MS4120 Programming Guide section, Audible Indicators for Communication Timeouts to program this feature. There are four settings available for the tone of the beep[...]

27 L ABELS The MS6130 scanner is either a CDRH Class II laser system or an IEC Class 1 Laser System. Your unit will have a CDRH Class II caution label or LASERKLASSE 1 label affixed below the model number label. The model number/avoid exposure label is located on the bottom of the scanner’s head. The following are examples of these labels: M AINT[...]

28 T ROUBLESHOOTING 1. The receiver can receive data from a MS6130 with its own ID or 10 zeroes. It’s own ID can be received all the time. When using 10 zeroes, the first scan the receiver gets must have 10 zeroes as its ID and from that point on the receiver will accept both ID’s. Power down the receiver. Using the MS6130, scan the bar codes f[...]

29 A PPENDIX A Specifications RF Link Characteristics Frequencies: One of the following depending on the country of operation: 418MHz 434MHz 912MHz Bandwidth: 220kHz Modulation: FM Certification: No FCC licensing required RF Protocol: One way data transmission Transmission time at a maximum of 100 ms 50K baud data rate Dedicated transmitter(s) to r[...]

30 A PPENDIX A (C ONTINUED ) MX003 Series Scanner Interface Specifications FCC ID: LW5003 Operating Voltage: 5Vdc Antenna: Integral Dimensions: 3.54" x 1.97" x 0 .94" Weight: 0.175 lb. UL Listed: US and Canada Model Number Operating Frequency Data Interface RS-232 Light Pen Data Interface Keyboard Wedge MX003 912 MHZ 3 MX003-17 912 M[...]

31 A PPENDIX A (C ONTINUED ) Specifications of Battery Pack Battery Type: “AA” NiCd Rechargeable Configuration: 3 Batteries/Pack Nominal Voltage: 3.6 VDC Maximum Voltage: 4.8 VDC Capacity: 600 mA Charge Cycles: Over 500 Full Charge/Discharge Charge Time: 4 Hours Short Circuit Protection: Auto/Reset Fuse 1.7A Hold Current Temperature Characteris[...]

32 A PPENDIX B Default Settings of the MS6130 and “MX” Receiver Before the MS6130 hand-held scanner and “MX” Receiver ships from the factory, the factory programs the scanners to a group of default settings. An asterisk ( * ) in the charts on the following pages marks the default settings of the units. If an asterisk is not in the default c[...]

33 A PPENDIX B (C ONTINUED ) Parameter T - Transmitter R - Receiver Default RS-232 Light Pen Long Range Activation in the Stand T * 3 3 Normal Scan T * 3 3 Pulsing Scan T 3 3 Custom Scan T 3 3 Green LED Rescan Indicator T 3 3 Short Same Symbol Rescan T 3 3 Long Same Symbol Rescan T * 3 3 Alternate Beeper Tone 1 R 3 3 Alternate Beeper Tone 2 R * 3 3[...]

34 A PPENDIX B (C ONTINUED ) Parameter T - Transmitter R - Receiver Default RS-232 Light Pen DTR Input R 3 Carriage Return R * 3 Line Feed R * 3 ETX Suffix R 3 Tab Prefix R 3 Tab Suffix R 3 Prefix ID for UPC/EAN R 3 Suffix ID for UPC/EAN R 3 Bars High R * 3 Spaces High R 3 Transmit as Scanned R * 3 Transmit as Code 39 R 3 Poll Light Pen 5 Volts R 3[...]

35 A PPENDIX B (C ONTINUED ) PARAMETER T - TRANSMITTER R - RECEIVER DEFAULT KEYBOARD WEDGE Keyboard Type R 3 AT R * 3 XT R 3 PS2 R 3 Keyboard Country Type R 3 USA R * 3 UK R 3 France R 3 Germany R 3 Italy R 3 Spain R 3 Belgium R 3 KB4700 R 3 Swiss R 3 Caps Lock R 3 Autodetection R 3 User Defined R 3 Transmit Cleanup Bit R 3 Transmit Alt Mode R 3 Tr[...]

36 A PPENDIX C MX003 Series Scanner Interface Pin Assignments The interfaces are equipped with a shielded, 10-pin modular jack manufactured by Steward Stamping. The mating connector is a Steward Stamping shielded plug #937-SP-361010. Caution should be used when working with cables for this port because there is typically power present for scanner i[...]

37 A PPENDIX D Warranty and Disclaimer Limited Warranty The MS6130 scanners are manufactured by Metrologic at its Blackwood, New Jersey, U.S.A. facility. The MS6130 scanners have a two (2) year limited warranty from the date of manufacture. Metrologic warrants and represents that all MS6130 scanners are free of all defects in material, workmanship [...]

38 A PPENDIX E Notices Notice - applicable to 912 MHZ devices only This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any una[...]

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. 4,930,848 ; 4,958,984; 5,081,342; 5,260,553; 5,340,971; 5,340,973; 5,424,525; 5,468,951; 5,484,992; 5,525,789; 5,528,024; 5,591,953; 5,616,908; 5,627,359; 5,661,292; 5,777,315; 5,789,730; 5,789,731; 5,808[...]

40 I NDEX A AC 4, 6 Adapter 3 Asia ii Audible indicators 25, 26 B Battery pack 31 Beep(s) 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 16 17, 19, 23, 25, 26, 28 C Cable 3, 6 Changing ID 17 Clean 27 Clean-up bit 14 Compliance 4, 6, 31 Configuration(s) 7-10, 15, 16, 28 Connections 4, 6 Copyright ii Current 29 Customer Service ii D Default settings 32-35 Dimensions 29 Disclaim[...]

41 I NDEX (C ONTINUED ) R Receiver board 2 Red LED 1, 19, 24, 25 Rights property 40 RS-232 9, 10, 28 S ScanPal ® 2, 3, 9 ScanSelect 3, 8, 32 Shipping carton 3 South America ii Specifications 29-31 Stand 3, 20-23 T Temperature 31 Tones 26 Transformer 4, 6, 20, 21 Transmitter 1-3, 7, 10, 15, 16, 18, 29, 32-35 Troubleshooting 28 U Unpacking list 3 US[...]