Metrologic Instruments MS2421 manual

METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC. MS2421 / MS2422 Bar Code Scanner Installation and User’s Guide[...]

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ii T ABLE OF C ONTENTS I NTRODUCTION Manual Scope ................................................................................................................... ....................................................... 1 Product Ov erview ............................................................................................................[...]

iii T ABLE OF C ONTENTS S CANNER O PERATION Scan Z one .............................................................................................................................................................................. 25 Wake Activation Area (P hotocell LED Output) ........................................................................[...]

1 I NTRODUCTION M ANUAL S COPE This guide provides informati on on the installation, setup and oper ation of the MS2421 and the MS2422 scann er only models . If the MS2421 scanner has been integrated with a scale, please refer to the Scale Addendum for detailed instructions on the appropriate cable connecti ons, communication specifications and cal[...]

2 I NTRODUCTION B ASE K IT C OMPONENTS B AS E K IT C OMPONENT S Part # Description M S 242 x -105N z Bar Code Scanner 1 Scanner Only, Scale Ready – Compact x 2 Scanner Only – Sub-Compact D Diamonex Horizontal Win dow z S Sapp hire Horizontal Window 00-02407 MetroSelect ® Config uration Guide 00-02034 MS2 xxx Stratos Series Confi guration Adden[...]

3 I NTRODUCTION O PTIONAL A CCESSORIES O PTIONAL A CCESSORIES Part # Description AC to DC Power Transformer - Regulated Output: +5.2V @ 2.5A +12V @ 0.8A 46-00980-R 120V United States and Cana da 46-00981-R 220V – 240V Continental Euro pean 46-00982-R 220V – 240V United Kingdom 46-00985-R 220V – 240V United Kingdom with 3 Amps fuse 46-00983-R [...]

4 I NTRODUCTION G ENERAL P RECAUTIONS The following are some gener al precautions to remember when handlin g the MS2421/MS2422 scanner . D O N OT T URN the unit upside do wn with the platter in place. D O N OT P RESS on the window in the platter or the vertical window frame. P LATTER R EMO VAL No hardware or tools are requ ired to remove the platte[...]

5 I NTRODUCTION MS2421 / MS2422 S CANNER D ESIGN S PECIFICATIONS Design Specifications Operational Light Source: VLD 650 nm Peak Laser Power: <1.5 mW Horizontal Depth of Field: 0 mm - 152 mm (0”- 6”) for 0.33 m m (13 mil) Bar Code Vertical Depth of Field: 0 mm - 216 mm (0”- 8.5”) for 0.33 mm (13 mil) Bar Code Scan Speed: 5400 Scan Lines [...]

6 B ASE M ODEL C HARACTERISTICS MS2421 Scanner Components Figure 5. MS2421 Components Components I TEM N O . D ESCRIPTION OF I TEM 1 Volume/Tone Multi-Function Button (see page 35) 2 Blue LED Indicators (see pag e 29) 3 Speaker 4 Finger Recesses for Lifting 5 High Impact Window Frame / Vertical Window (Laser Aperture) 6 Replaceable Stainless Steel [...]

7 B ASE M ODEL C HARACTERISTICS MS2421 Scanner Dimensions Figure 6. MS2421 Dimensions Connector Panel Figure 7. MS2421 Connector Panel * Scale ready MS2421 mode ls supply additional connectors for scale a nd display communication cabli ng. The use of these connections is depe nde nt on the specific manufacturer of the scale bein g integrated. Pleas[...]

8 B ASE M ODEL C HARACTERISTICS MS2421 Scanner Caution and Serial Number Labels Figure 8. MS2421 Label Locations (Top) and Examples (Bottom) Caution: 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/IEC 60950-1. To maintain comp[...]

9 B ASE M ODEL C HARACTERISTICS MS2422 Scanner Components Figure 9. MS2422 Components Components I TEM N O . D ESCRIPTION OF I TEM IN F IGURE 15 1 Volume/Tone Multi-Function Button (see page 35) 2 Blue LED Indicators (see pag e 29) 3 Speaker (see p age 29) 4 Finger Recesses for Lifting (Located Under Platter) 5 High Impact Window Frame / Vertical W[...]

10 B ASE M ODEL C HARACTERISTICS MS2422 Scanner Dimensions Figure 10. MS2422 Dimensions Connector Panel Figure 11. MS2422 Connectors Specifications are subjec t to change without notice.[...]

11 B ASE M ODEL C HARACTERISTICS MS2422 Scanner Caution and Serial Number Labels Figure 12. MS2422 Label Locations (Top) and Exa mples (Bottom) Caution: 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/IEC 60950-1. To maintain c[...]

12 I NSTALLATION Q UICK I NSTALLATION O UT LINE The following is a quick previ ew of the steps required for 1 st time installations. Each item is discussed in detail later in this section. • Determine clearance, ventilation and service access requirements. • Determine checkout counter layout taking into account package flo w, cable routing and [...]

13 I NSTALLATION U NPACKING THE U NIT 1. Make sure the shipping box is top-side u p before opening. 2. Remove the accessories box and check the box’s content for the follo wing items. • Product Manuals • Power Supply • Communication Cables 3. Lift the scanner out of the shipping box by g ripping the bottom of the unit on both sides. Importa[...]

14 I NSTALLATION I NSTALLING THE U NIT IN THE C OUNTER MS2421 Mounting Diagram Figure 17. MS2421 Mounting Diagra m Specifications are subjec t to change without notice.[...]

15 I NSTALLATION I NSTALLING THE U NIT IN THE C OUNTER MS2422 Mounting Diagram Figure 18. MS2422 Mounting Diagra m Specifications are subjec t to change without notice.[...]

16 I NSTALLATION C ABLE I NSTALLATION (I NT ERF ACE S PECIFIC ) RS232 The following steps describe ho w to properly insta ll the cables for an RS232 application. The scanner mu st then be configured to match the host’s RS232 parameters. Cable installation alone does not guarantee that the scanner will communicate properly with the host system. Co[...]

17 I NSTALLATION C ABLE I NSTALLATION (I NT ERF ACE S PECIFIC ) RS232 xx** Specifies international connection. See the Base Kit Components and Optional Accessories section of this guide for a complete listing. See power source caution statement on pages 8 or 11 of this manual. Figure 19. RS232 Interface Cable Installation Schematic[...]

18 I NSTALLATION C ABLE I NSTALLATION (I NT ERF ACE S PECIFIC ) F ULL S PEED USB The following steps describe ho w to properly install the cables for a Full Speed USB scanner applicati on. The scanner must then be configured to match the host’s USB paramet ers. Cable installation alone does not guarantee that the scanner will communicate properly[...]

19 I NSTALLATION C ABLE I NSTALLATION (I NT ERF ACE S PECIFIC ) F ULL S PEED USB Step 8 is for USB Serial Emulation Mode or Keyboard Emulation M ode only. 8. Configure the scanner for USB Serial Emulation Mode or USB Keyboard Emulat ion Mode by scanning the appropriate configuration bar codes in the USB section of the MetroSelect Configuration Guid[...]

20 I NSTALLATION C ABLE I NSTALLATION (I NT ERF ACE S PECIFIC ) IBM 46 XX The following steps describe ho w to properly install the cables for an IBM 46xx scanner application. T he scanner must then be configured to match the host’s IBM 46xx parameters. Cable inst allation alone does not guarantee that the scanner will communicate properly with t[...]

21 I NSTALLATION C ABLE I NSTALLATION (I NT ERF ACE S PECIFIC ) IBM 46 XX xx** Specifies international connection. See the Base Kit Components and Optional Accessories section of this guide for a complete listing. See power source caution statement on pages 8 or 11 of this manual. Figure 21. IBM Cable Installation Schematic[...]

22 I NSTALLATION C ABLE I NSTALLATION (S ECONDARY M ETROLOGIC S CANNER ) The following steps describe ho w to properly install the cables between a secondar y Metrologic scanner and the MS2421/MS2422 scanner. The MS2421/ MS2422 and the secondar y scanner must then be configure d to communicate properly. Cable installation alone does not guarantee t[...]

23 I NSTALLATION C ABLE I NSTALLATION (S ECONDARY M ETROLOGIC S CANNER ) † See Aux power notes on page 22 See power source caution statement on pages 8 or 11 of this manual. Figure 22. Secondary Scanner Cable Installation Schematic[...]

24 I NSTALLATION EAS D EACTIVATION SW1 and SW2 are the s witch banks inside t he Checkpoint device that set the deactivation range. The follo wing is a list of Checkpoint recommended s witch bank settings. Base Model Checkpoint Recommended S witch Bank Settings MS2421 SW1 & SW2 switches 1 and 6 set to ON MS2422 SW1 & SW2 switches 1 and 6 se[...]

25 S CANNER O PERATION S CAN Z ONE Figure 25. Checker-Side (13 mil) Figure 26. Horizontal Left/Right (13 mil) Specifications are subjec t to change without notice.[...]

26 S CANNER O PERATION S CAN Z ONE Figure 27. Horizontal Direct (13 mil) Figure 28. Vertical Direct (13 mil) Specifications are subjec t to change without notice.[...]

27 S CANNER O PERATION W AKE A CTIVATION A REA (P HOTOCELL LED O UTPUT ) The MS2421/MS2422 scanner’s default po wer save mode † is Dual Action Power Save Mode #2 (see page 34) . This po wer save mode † turns the laser OFF after a configured period of non-use t hen turns the motor OFF after thirt y-minute intervals. Any movement detected by th[...]

28 S CANNER O PERATION W AKE A CTIVATION A REA S ENSITIVITY (P HOTOCELL LED O UT PUT R ANGE ) Changing the Wake Area Sensitivity Level (Photocell LED Range Adjust) The MS2400 Series bar code scanner wake area sensitivity level can be set to the end users prefere nce by scanning one of the Photocell Sensitivit y ad justment bar codes belo w. * Maxim[...]

29 Figure 30. Blue LED S CANNER O PERATION I NDICATOR D ESCRIPTIONS Audible When in operation, the MS242 1/MS2422 scanner provides audibl e feed back that indicates the status of the unit and the current scan. Eight settings are available for the tone of the beep (normal , 6 alter nate tones and no tone) plus three volume settings. To change the to[...]

30 S CANNER O PERATION I NDICATOR D ESCRIPTIONS Visual Steady Blue When all lasers are active, the blue LED is illumin ated. The bl ue LED will remain illuminated until all l asers are deactivated . Steady Blue and Single blue Flash When the scanner successfully reads a bar code, the bl ue LED will flash and the scanner will beep once. If the blue [...]

31 S CANNER O PERATION I NDICATOR D ESCRIPTIONS Diagnostic Indicat or Display There is a two-digit error code displa y located under horizonta l output windo w near the Metrologic logo on the platter (see figure below). Figure 31. Error Code Display (O ptional Product Roll Bar Shown) The following is a list of possible error co des and their meanin[...]

32 S CANNER O PERATION I NDICATOR D ESCRIPTIONS Diagnostic Indicat or Display E RROR C ODE D ESCRIPTION 11 SWITCH ERROR – The switch used for vol ume selection or sleep mode is detected in error (al ways closed). The condition is self-correcting if possible. If the error persists, return the unit for repair at an authorized ser vice center. The s[...]

33 S CANNER O PERATION I NDICATOR D ESCRIPTIONS Diagnostic Indicat or Display E RROR C ODE D ESCRIPTION 29 LASER #3 (LEFT HORIZONTAL) UNDERCURRENT WARNING – The laser in the left vertical scanning subsystem is drawing too little current. The laser is pro bab ly not on. This could be the result of a loss of the required set point in memory. Have t[...]

34 S CANNER O PERATION P OWER S AVE M ODES The MS2421/MS2422 bar code scanners h ave five conf igurable power save modes. Refer to the MetroSelect Configuratio n Guide for additional information on Po wer Save Modes. 1. Blink Power Save Mode: Blinks the laser OFF & ON after a configured period of non- use. When the scanner recognizes a bar c od[...]

35 S CANNER O PERATION B EEPER O PTIONS AND B UTTON F UNCTIONS Changing the Beeper To ne Beeper tones may be configured incrementa l ly using the following bar code. The ne w tone will be heard followed by a short pause. Two more new tones will be he ard signifying the new setti ng has been stored in memory. The silent (no beep) tone is also select[...]

36 S CANNER O PERATION S TAR TUP When the scanner first receives po wer, the blue LED will turn on and the scanner will beep onc e. The scanner is no w ready to scan. P OWER -U P T EST M ODE When a MS2421/MS2422 scanner is first po wered up, it cycl es through a number of self-tests before starting normal operation. If there are any initial fail ur[...]

37 M AINTENANCE H ORIZONTAL S CAN W INDOW R EPLACEMENT After the replacement platter has been install ed, remove all protective film from the new platter’s windo w. The unit will not func tion properly if the p rotective film is not remov ed. Figure 36. Platter/Horizontal Scan Window Replacement * See replacement parts on page 3. † If the platt[...]

38 M AINTENANCE D AILY M AINTENANCE Smudges and dirt can interfere with the pr o per scanning of a bar code. Therefore, the horizontal and vertical output windows will need occasiona l cleaning. For the vertical and horizontal (platter) glass windows: 1. Spray glass cleaner onto lint free, non-abras ive cleaning cloth. 2. Gently wipe the scanner wi[...]

39 T ROUBLESHOOTING The following guide is for reference purpos es only. Contact a Metrologic representative at 1-800-ID-MET RO or 1-800-436- 3876 to preserve the limited warranty terms . Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution All Interfaces No LED, beep or motor spin. No power is being supplied to the scanner. Check the transformer, outlet and the pow[...]

40 T ROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution All Interfaces The print quality of the bar code is suspect. Check the character length lock. Scanner beeps at some bar codes and NOT form others of the same bar code symbology. The aspect ratio of the bar code is out of tolerance. The type of printer and/or the printer settings could be the pr[...]

41 T ROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution RS232 Only The host is receiving data but the data does not look correct. The scanner and host may not be configured for the same interface. Check that the scanner and the host are configured for the same interface. Characters are being dropped. The intercharacter delay needs to be added to the[...]

42 D EFAULT S ETTINGS C OMMUNICATION P ARAMETERS Many functions of the scanner can be "config ured" - that is, enabl ed or disabled. The scanner is shipped from the factor y pre- configured to a set of default conditions. The default param eter of the scanner has an asterisk ( * ) in the charts on the following pages. If an asterisk is no[...]

43 D EFAULT S ETTINGS C OMMUNICATION P ARAMETERS P ARAMETER D EFAULT RS232 IBM 46 XX USB RSS Expanded Enable 9 9 9 Expanded ID “]e0” * 9 9 9 RSS Limited Enable 9 9 9 RSS Limited ID “]e0” * 9 9 9 RSS Limited App ID “01” * 9 9 9 RSS Limited Check Digit * 9 9 9 DTS/SIEMENS DTS/NIXDORF * NCR F NCR S Beeper Tone Normal 9 9 9 Beep Transmit Se[...]

44 D EFAULT S ETTINGS C OMMUNICATION P ARAMETERS P ARAMETER D EFAULT RS232 IBM 46 XX USB Dual Action Power Save Mode #2 * 9 9 9 Same Symbol Rescan Timeout: 500 msecs Configurable in 50 msec steps (MAX 6.35 seconds) * 9 9 9 Intercharacter Delay Configurable in 1 msec steps (MAX 255 msecs) 1 msecs 10 msecs in KBW 9 9 Number of Scan Buffers 1 9 9 9 UP[...]

45 D EFAULT S ETTINGS C OMMUNICATION P ARAMETERS P ARAMETER D EFAULT RS232 IBM 46 XX USB EAN 128 Enable 9 9 9 Enable French Pharma 9 9 9 Enable Matrix 2 of 5 Check Digit 9 9 9 Enable Hong Kong 2 of 5 9 9 9 Enable Alpha Telepen 9 9 9 Telepen Convert Lead ‘^L’ to ‘E’ 9 9 9 Enable Code 11 Check Digit 9 9 9 Parity Space 9 Baud Rate 9600 9 8 Dat[...]

46 D EFAULT S ETTINGS C OMMUNICATION P ARAMETERS P ARAMETER D EFAULT RS232 IBM 46 XX USB STX Prefix 9 9 TAB Prefix 9 9 Metrologic Prefix 9 9 UPC Prefix 9 9 ETX Suffix 9 9 TAB Suffix 9 9 Carriage Return Suffix * 9 9 Line Feed Suffix * 9 9 UPC Suffix 9 9 Transmit LRC 9 9 Start LRC on 1 st Byte 9 9 Start LRC on 2 nd Byte 9 9 ‘c’ Prefix for UPC 9 9[...]

47 D EFAULT S ETTINGS C OMMUNICATION P ARAMETERS P ARAMETER D EFAULT RS232 IBM 46 XX USB Five Digit Redundancy 9 9 9 Enable Coupon Code 128 9 9 9 Transmit Coupon ‘]C1’ * 9 9 9 Group Separator * 9 9 9 Coupon Code Can Begin with ’4’ 9 9 9 Enable EAN-99 Coupon Code 9 9 9 Bookland Supplements 9 9 9 French 378/379 Supplements 9 9 9 German 434/43[...]

48 D EFAULT S ETTINGS C OMMUNICATION P ARAMETERS Default settings for “ Aux ” interface The secondary scanner and the MS24 21/MS2422 scanner al ways co mmunicates via RS232. Data is rela yed to the host via various primary interfaces P ARAMETER D EFAULT RS232 IBM 46 XX USB Aux Baud Rate 38400 9 9 9 Aux Parity none 9 9 9 Aux Data Bits 8 9 9 9 Au[...]

49 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATIONS S CANNER P INOUT C ONNECTIONS The MS2421/MS2422 scanner terminates t o 10-pin modular jacks located on the bottom of the unit. The serial num ber label indicates the model number a nd interface of the scanner. EAS DC Power Pin Function Pin Function 1 EAS In 1 No Connect 2 EAS Out 2 Earth Ground 3 No Connect 4 5.[...]

50 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATION S S CALE R EADY MS2421 M ODELS – A DDITIONAL P INOUT C ONNECTIONS There are four additional 10- pin modular jacks located on the bottom of the of the MS2421 scanner mo dels that may be used for an integrated scale applica tion and the use of a remote display. Please keep in mind that ever y application is uniq [...]

51 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATIONS C ABLE C ONNECTOR C ONFIGURATIONS The following cables are examples of some of the standar d cables that may be shipped with the MS2421/MS2422 bar code scanner. Please keep in mind that every applicati on is uni que and the cables received with the MS2421/MS2422 sc anner may be custom cables that are not sho wn [...]

52 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATIONS C ABLE C ONNECTOR C ONFIGURATIONS Aux Port Configuration Cable * , MLPN 57-57008 x -N-3 Pin Function ** 1 No Con nect 2 Output from Scanner 3 Input to Scanner 4 No Con nect 5 Ground 6 No Con nect 7 No Con nect 8 No Con nect 9 No Con nect 9-Pin D-Type Connector RS232 LSO/AUX Cable, MLPN 57-57099 x -3 Pin Function[...]

53 R EGULATORY C OMPLIAN CE S AFETY ITE Equipment IEC 60950-1; EN 60950-1 Laser Laser Class 1: IEC 60825-1:1993+A1+A2, E N: 60825-1:1994+A1+A2 Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performa nce of procedures other than t hose specif ied herein may result in haz ardous laser light exposure. Under no circumstances shou ld the customer attempt to [...]

54 R EGULATORY C OMPLIAN CE EMC Emissions: FCC Part 15, ICES-003, CISPR 22, EN 55022 Immunity: CISPR 24, EN 55024 Class A Devices The following is applicable w hen the scanner cable is greater in length than 3 meters (9.8 feet) when fully extended: Les instructions ci-dessous s’ap pliquent aux cables de sca nner dépa ssant 3 métres (9.8 pieds) [...]

55 R EGULATORY C OMPLIAN CE EMC Class B Devices The following is applicable w hen the scanner cable is less than 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length when fully extended: Les instructions ci-dessous s’ap pliquent aux cables de scanner n e dépassant pas 3 métres (9.8 p ieds) de long en extension maximale: Folgendes trifft zu, wenn das Scanne rkabel kü[...]

56 L IMITED W ARRANTY The MS2400 Series bar code scanners are manufactured by Metrologic at its Black wood, New Jersey, U.S.A. facility and at its Suzhou, China facility. The MS240 0 Series bar code scan ners have a two (2) year limited warranty from the date of manufacture. Metrologic warrants and repres ents that all M S2400 Series bar code scann[...]

57 P ATENTS Patent Information This METROLOGIC product may be covered by, but not limi ted to, one or more of t he following U.S. Patents: U.S. Patent No.; 5,343,027; 5,627,359; 5,686,717; 5,789,731; 5, 828,049; 6,029,8 94; 6, 209,789; 6,299,065; 6, 345,505; 6,422,467; 6,481,625; 6,494,377; 6,814,292; 6,83 0,190; 6,874, 690; 6,918,540; 6,951,304; N[...]

58 I NDEX A AC ...................................................................... see power application ................................................................. 31, 41 audible........................................................... see indicators AUX ....................................................................... 6, 41, 49 B[...]

59 I NDEX S safety......................................................................... 54, 55 Scale ............................................................................... 50 scan patte rn ......................................................................5 scan spee d ................................................................[...]

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