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    METROLOGIC ® INSTRUMENTS, INC. TECH 7 ® Laser Bar Code Projection Scanner Inst allation and User ’ s Guide[...]

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    Copyright © 2006 by Metrologic Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved. No p art of this work may be reproduced, transmitted, or stored in any form or by any means without prior written consent, except by reviewer , who may quote brief pas- sages in a review , or provided for in the Copyright Act of 1976. Products and brand names mentioned in this d[...]

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    ii T able of Content s Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Unpacking List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Scanner Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Configuration to the Host System . . . . . [...]

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    1 Introduction Metrologic's TECH 7 ® laser bar code projection scanner is encased in an NEMA-12 steel case. The case construction enables the scanner to operate in harsh surroundings, especially industrial environments. W ater-resist ant, shock-resistant, and rugged, the TECH 7 is also fast, aggressive and reliable. It can register bar codes [...]

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    Scanner Inst allation T o maint ain compliance with applicable standards, all circuit s con- nected to the scanner must meet the requirements for SEL V (Safety Extra Low V oltage) according to EN 60950. T o avoid potential prob- lems, do not power up the scanner until the communication cable is secured to the host. 1. "Power off" the host[...]

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    Configuration to the Host System The scanner is shipped from the factory programmed to a set of default conditions noted in the ScanSelect™ Scanner Programming Guide by an asterisk that appears before the brief definition located next to the bar code. In order for the scanner to communicate with a host system properly , it may need to be programm[...]

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    St and Installation With the Metrologic stand (Part #45475), the scanner can be posi- tioned in one of two directions. The two orient ation choices are vertical or horizontal. (Refer to Figure 1) T o inst all this stand, use the four 6-32 x ½ inch machine screws and two #10 pan head wood screws. 1. Drill two holes into the work surface that are th[...]

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    Back Plate Inst allation With the Metrologic back plate (Part #45473), position the scanner in one of two directions. The two orientation choices are vertical or horizontal. (Refer to Figure 4). T o use this stand, use the four 6-32 x ½ inch machine screws and four wood screws to attach the unit to the back plate and work surface. The maximum dist[...]

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    Part s of Scanner 1 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 light turns off, communication to the host is complete. 2 Speaker The speaker emits a beep when a bar code has been decoded. 3 [...]

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    7 Visual Indicators There is a red and green LED at the top of the scanner . When the scanner is on, the flashing or stationary activity of the LEDs indicates the status of the scan and scanner . Steady Green When the laser is on, the green LED is also on. This occurs when an object is in the scan field. Steady Green; Red Flash When the scanner suc[...]

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    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 diode[...]

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    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 Scannerst atus. Weder rote noch grüne Leucht diodenanzeige Es gibt zwei mögliche Gründe, weshalb die Leuchtdiodenanzeigen nicht aufl[...]

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    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 st ato della scansione e dell'apparecchio. Né il diodo luminoso rosso né quello verde sono accesi Vi sono due possibili cause se i d[...]

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

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    Depth of Scan Field for the MS770 Scanner The depth of field for the scanner is 76mm to 254mm (3.00” - 10.00”) from the laser output window . Pass the symbol through the scan area in order for the scanner to recognize the bar code. (Refer to Figure 7) Figure 7: MS770 Scanner , Front View 12 76 mm [3.00 in] 254 mm [10.00 in] 152 mm [6.00 in][...]

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    Depth of Scan Field for the MS775 Scanner The depth of field for the scanner is 76mm to 254mm (3.00” - 10.00”) from the laser output window . Pass the symbol through the scan area in order for the scanner to recognize the bar code. (Refer to Figure 8) Figure 8: MS775 Scanner , Front View 13 229 mm [9.00 in] 254 mm [10.00 in] 76 mm [3.00 in][...]

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

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    Appendix A S pecifications Application: Industrial Projection Scanner Light Source: V isible Laser Diode 650 ± 5 nm or 670 ± 5 nm CDRH: CLASS IIa laser product Certifications: CE, UL listed for the US and CUL for Canada EMC: EN 60825: Class 1 EMI: FCC, ICES-003 & EN 55022 Class A Mechanical Dimensions: 184 mm(L) x 186 mm (W) x 78 mm (D) [7.25[...]

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    Appendix A (Continued) Operational Depth of Scan Field: 76mm to 254 mm (3 in to 10 in) Scan S peed: Model 770: 2000 scan lines per second Model 775: 1200 scan lines per second Scan Pattern: Model 770: Omnidirectional (20 interlocking lines) Model 775: 12-line raster Indicators: LED: green = laser on; red = good read Beeper Operation: Selection of 3[...]

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    17 Appendix B Pin Assignment s V ersion "1" Pin Assignment s for RS-232, OCIA, and Bi-direc- tional RS-232 Each TECH 7 scanner has a 19-pin male Mil spec connector that is located on the side of the unit. T o connect the scanner to the host device, use a communication cable with a female Mil spec connector . The communication cable may in[...]

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    Appendix B (Continued) V ersion "15" Pin Assignment s for Light Pen Emulation Each TECH 7 scanner has a 19-pin male Mil spec connector that is located on the side of the unit. T o connect the scanner to the host device, use a communication cable with a female Mil spec connector . The communication cable may include a power supply or it ma[...]

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    Appendix C W arranty and Disclaimer Limited W arranty The T ech 7 scanners are manufactured by Metrologic at its Blackwood, New Jersey , U.S.A. facility . The T ech 7 scanners have a two (2) year limited warranty from the date of manufacture. Metrologic warrants and represents that all T ech 7 scanners are free of all defects in material, workmansh[...]

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    Appendix D Notices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digit al 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 radiate radi[...]

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    Appendix D (Continued) European St andard Funkstöreigenschaf ten nach EN 55022:1998 St andard Europeo 21 W arning 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. W arnung! Dies ist eine Einrichtung der Klasse A. Diese Einrichtung kann i[...]

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    Appendix E Patent s “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; 4,960,985; 4,992,717; 5,015,833; 5,017,765[...]

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    A AC 2 Applications 1, 14, 15 ASIC 1 Atrium option 6 Autodiscriminate 1, 16 B Back Plate 1, 5, 15 Bidirectional RS-232 14, 17 C Cable 2, 6, 17, 18 communication 1, 6 scanner link 2 Caution 2, 21 Compliance 2, 1 1, 15 Configure 3 Connector 2, 6 mil spec 2, 6, 17, 18 Current 15 Customer Service iii, 1, 19 D DC 15 Depth of Scan Field 12, 13 Dimensions[...]

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    S Scan pattern 1, 16 Scan S peed 16 ScanSelect 3 ScanSet® 3 Service Center 7 S pecifications 15 S tand 1, 4, 15 V Visual Indicators 7, 8, 9, 16 V oltage 15 W W arning 21 W arranty 19 Window 6, 1 1, 14 24 Index[...]

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    March 2006 Printed in the USA[...]