Metrologic Instruments MS1633 manual

METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC. MS1633 Focus BT ™ with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Area Imaging Bar Code Scanner Installation and User’s Guide[...]

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ii T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Introduction Product Over view ............................................................................................. 1 Scanner and A ccessori es ................................................................................. 2 Scanner Comp onents ......................................................................[...]

iii T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Scanner Operation Two Default Modes of Operat ion .................................................................... 23 Audible Indi cators ........................................................................................... 24 Visual Indi cators ......................................................................[...]

1 I NTRODUCTION Product Overview Focus BT ™ is an Area Imager enabled with Bluetooth ® wireless technology that outperforms the competition by integrati ng advanc ed features to both hand-held and presentation mode scannin g such as First Flash ® scanning, automatic aim line, object detection and Range Gate ® to optimize efficiency and product[...]

www.metrologic.com 2 I NTRODUCTION Scanner and Accessories B ASI C K IT Part # Description Qty. MS1633 MS1633 Focus BT Area Imaging Bar Co de Scanner 1 70-72018 Li-Ion Battery Pack 2 46-00358 Battery Charger 1 00-05176 USB BT adaptor 1 00-02544 MetroSelect ® Singl e-Line Conf iguration Guide* 1 00-02281 Supplemental Configuration Guide* 1 46-00374[...]

3 I NTRODUCTION Scanner and Charger Components Figure 1. Scanner and Charger Comp onents Item Description 1 Yellow LED See Visual Indicators (on page 25) 2 White LED See Visual Indicators (on page 25) 3 Blue LED See Visual Indicators (on page 25) 4 Speaker See Audible Indi cators (on page 24) 5 Trigger 6 Red Window LED Aperture 7 Power Button See C[...]

www.metrologic.com 4 I NTRODUCTION Labels Each scanner has a label loc ated on the underside of the hea d. This label provides the unit’s model number, date of manufacture, serial number, CE and caution information. The charger, the USB Adapter and th e battery also have labels with important safety and compliance information. The following figur[...]

5 I NTRODUCTION Maintenance Smudges and dirt on the unit's windo w c an interfere with the unit's performance. If the window requires cleaning, use only a mild glass cleaner containing no ammonia. When cleaning the window, spray the cleaner onto a lint free, non- abrasive cleaning cloth th en gently wipe the windo w clean. If the unit&apo[...]

www.metrologic.com 6 G ETTING S TARTED Battery Tips and Cautions Before the Focus BT can be placed in operation the battery pack must be charged for a minimum of 8 hours. After the initial prepar ation charge of 8 hours, the battery will only require 6 hours to come to a full charge when it gives a Low Battery warning (see page 8). Follow the steps[...]

7 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 G ETTING S TARTED Charging the Battery Before the Focus BT can be placed in operation for the first time, the batter y must be charged fo r a minimum of 8 hours. After the initial preparation charge of 8 hours, the battery will only require 6 hours to co me to a full charge when it gi ves a Low Battery warning [...]

www.metrologic.com 8 G ETTING S TARTED Battery Installation MS1633 Focus BT is a batter y powered scanner. Before the Focus BT can be placed in operation fo r the first time, the battery must be charg ed for a minimum of 8 hours. To install the battery: 1. Align the tabs of the charged batter y pack with the slots on the scanner’s handle 2. Then,[...]

9 D RIVER I NSTALLATION Driver Installation for USB Adapter w ith Bluetooth Technology 1. Load the included Focus BT CD into the CD-ROM drive on the host/computer. 2. If the CD-ROM does not automati cally open, click on the Windo w’s Start button, choose Run , then click Brow se to locate and open the CD-ROM drive. Double-Click on the Metrologi c[...]

www.metrologic.com 10 D RIVER I NSTALLATION Driver Installation for USB Adapter w ith Bluetooth Technology 5. At the welcome screen select Next . Figure 11. 6. After reviewing the end user license agreement, select the, “ I accept the terms in the license agreement ” option th en, click Next to continue. Figure 12. 7. Choose Install from the Re[...]

11 D RIVER I NSTALLATION Driver Installation for USB Adapter w ith Bluetooth Technology 8. To continue the installation pr ocedure without showing warnings for unauthorized drivers, select I accep t and click OK . Figure 14. 9. Plug the Bluetooth USB Adapter into the host device then click OK to indicate the Bluetooth Adapte r has been connected. F[...]

www.metrologic.com 12 D RIVER I NSTALLATION Auto Reconnect Driver Setup 1. Load the included Focus BT CD into the CD-ROM drive on the host/computer. 2. If the CD-ROM does not automati cally open, click on the Windo w’s Start button, choose Run , then click Brow se to locate and open the CD-ROM drive. Double-Click on the Metrologi c.exe file then [...]

13 D RIVER I NSTALLATION Auto Reconnect Driver Setup 6. The Auto Reconnect Utilit y will automat ically start if any of the COM ports with Bluetooth technolo gy are checked. When running, the utilit y window will look like the figure belo w. Clicking the “ X ” in the corner o f the window or clicking on the close button will disable the auto-re[...]

www.metrologic.com 14 Figure 21. D RIVER I NSTALLATION Focus BT Connection Configuration 1. Double-Click on the Bluetooth icon located on the Windows Start bar in the bottom right corner of the screen. 2. The new connection wizard will automatic ally start. Power up the Focus BT scanner and allow it to boot completel y Three beeps will indic ate th[...]

15 D RIVER I NSTALLATION Focus BT Connection Configuration 4. The final screen of the New Connectio n Wizard should indicate the virtual Bluetooth Com port that was setup. This will usually be a high num ber, as seen in the screen shot below. Remember this COM number for application setup . Click Next to Continue. Figure 24. 5. After the Focus BT h[...]

www.metrologic.com 16 E STABLISHING C OMMUNICATION VI A B LUETOOTH T ECHNOLOGY Communication v ia Bluetooth wireless technology must be established between th e Focus BT and the host dev ice before the Focus BT can be used for normal operation. In a network with Bluetooth technology, the Focus BT can operate as a ser ver (service-provide mode), or [...]

17 E STABLISHING C OMMUNICATION VI A B LUETOOTH T ECHNOLOGY When Focus BT Acts as a Client to Other Devices with Bluetooth Technology In the client device mode of operation, the Focus BT initiates the conn ection via Bluetooth wireless technology. The Bluetoot h address of the remote devic e is required to establish a co nnection. The remote device[...]

www.metrologic.com 18 E STABLISHING C OMMUNICATION VI A B LUETOOTH T ECHNOLOGY When Focus BT is Used with an MS9535 Cradle Focus BT can be configured to communicate with an MS9535 cradl e but it will require the Focus BT to be con figured to use a special com munication protocol used by the MS9535 cradle. Scan the Enable MS9535 Crad le Protocol bar[...]

19 E STABLISHING C OMMUNICATION VI A B LUETOOTH T ECHNOLOGY Inventory Mode In Inventory mode, there is a quantity field associate d with each bar code. Similar to RangeGate mode, the data is stored in the scann er’s non-volatile memory. However, in inventory mode, t he data is always stored indepe ndent of whether the connection for Bluetooth tec[...]

www.metrologic.com 20 S TAND K ITS Stand Components , MLPN 46-00147 Figure 26. Stand Components Item Description Qty. a. Stand Base Qty. 1 b. Flexible Shaft Qty. 1 c. Flexible Shaft Cover Qty. 1 d. Scanner Cradle Qty. 1 e. ¼" – 20 x 3/8" Flat Head Phill ips, 100° Undercut Qty. 2 f. #8 Round Head Wood Scre w Qty. 2[...]

21 S TAND K ITS Hard Mounting the Stand (Optional ) Metrologic provides two #8 wood scre ws for securing the stand base to the counter top. The following figure provides th e pilot hole dimensions for sec uring the stand base. Figure 27. Stand Base Hole Pattern (Not to Scale)[...]

www.metrologic.com 22 S TAND K ITS Assembling the Stand Figure 28. Assembling the Stand[...]

23 S CANNER O PERATION Two Default Modes of Operation * Multi-Trigger Mode, Out-of-Stand 1. The IR detects an object in the IR activation range and automatically turns on linear illumination. 2. Aim the scanner’s line of light over the bar code. 3. Pull the trigger to initiate scanning. The scanner’s light output will start to flash as it attem[...]

www.metrologic.com 24 S CANNER O PERATION Audible Indicators When the Focus BT is in operation, it provid es audible feedback. These sounds indicate the status of the scanner. Eight settings are availab le for the tone of the beep (normal, six alternate tones and no to n e). To change the tone, refer to the MetroSelect Single-Line Confi guration Gu[...]

25 S CANNER O PERATION Audible Indicators Low to High Bee p This tone indicates the connection via Bl uetooth technology has been made. High to Low Bee p This tone indicates the connection via Bl uetooth technology is disconnected. A Double Razz Tone When the communication l ink for Bluetooth technology is not active, the scanner will emit a double[...]

www.metrologic.com 26 S CANNER O PERATION Visual Indicators Steady White When the scanner successfully reads a bar code it will beep once and the white LED will turn on indicating data is bein g transmitted. After a successful scan, the scanner transmits the data to the host device. Some communication modes require that the host inform the scanner [...]

27 S CANNER O PERATION Depth of Field by Minimum Bar Code Element Width M INIMUM B AR C ODE E LEMENT W IDTH 1D / PDF Data Matrix A B C D E F G mm .132 .19 .254 .33 .533 .254 .381 mils 5.2 7.5 10.4 13 21 10 15 Figure 31. Depth of Field by Minimum Bar Cod e Element Width Decoding and functional c apability of the unit is restricted through the use of[...]

www.metrologic.com 28 S CANNER O PERATION IR Activation Range The MS1633 has a built in obj ect detection sensor that instantly turns on the scanner when an object is presented with in the scanner’s IR activation ar ea. Figure 32. IR Activation Area Specifications are subjec t to change without notice .[...]

29 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE The following guide is for reference purposes only. Contact a Metrologic representative at 1-800-ID-Me tro or 1- 800-436-3876 to pres erve the limited warranty terms. All Interfaces MS1633 Series Troubleshooting Gui de Symptoms Possible Causes Solution No LEDs, beep or illumination. No power is being supplied to the scann[...]

www.metrologic.com 30 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE Symptoms Possible Causes Solution The unit powers up, but does not beep when bar code is scanned. The beeper is disabled and no tone is selected. Enable the beeper and select a tone. The unit powers up, but does not scan and/or beep. The bar code symbology tryi ng to be scanned is not enabled. UPC/EAN, [...]

31 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE Symptoms Possible Causes Solution The bar code may have been printed incorrectly. Check if it is a check digit/character/or border problem. The scanner is not configured correctly for this type of bar code. Check if check digits are set properly. The unit beeps at some bar codes and NOT for others of the same bar code sym[...]

www.metrologic.com 32 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE Symptoms Possible Causes Solution Everything works except for a couple of characters. These characters may not be supported by that country’s key look up table. Try operating the scanner in Alt mode. The unit powers up OK and scans OK but does not communicate properly with the host. The USB adapter ma[...]

33 D ESIGN S PECIFICATIONS MS1633 D ESIGN S PECIFICATIONS O PER AT IO N AL Light Source: LED 645 nm Pulse Duration: 10 µs to 8000 µs Maximum Output: 0.76 mW Peak Depth of Scan Field: 0 mm – 330 mm (0" – 13") for 0.330 mm (13 mil) Bar Code at Default Setting 49 mm W x 19 mm H (1.9" W x 0. 8" H) at 20 mm (0.8") Field of[...]

www.metrologic.com 34 D ESIGN S PECIFICATIONS MS1633 D ESIGN S PECIFICATIONS M ECHA N ICA L Height: 183 mm (7.2 ") Handle 30 mm (1.2") Width: Head 79 mm (3.1") Depth: 111 mm (4.9 ") Weight: 290 g (10. 23 oz) E LECTRICAL Input Voltage: 5.2VDC ± 0.2 5V Peak = 2 W (Typical) Operating = 1.65 W (Typical) Power: Idle / Standby = 800 [...]

35 D EFAULT S ETTINGS – C OMMUNICATION P ARAMETER S Many functions of the scanner can be “confi g ured” – that is, enabled or disabled. The scanner is shipped from the factor y c onfigured 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 t[...]

www.metrologic.com 36 D EFAULT S ETTINGS – C OMMUNICATION P ARAMETER S PARAMETER DEFAULT PARAMETER DEFAULT Tab Suffix Inter-character delay configurable in 1 msec steps (maximum of 255 msecs) 1 msecs 10 msecs in KBW “DE” Disable Comm and Number of scan buffers ( maximum ) 8 Enable Command Transmit UPC-A check digit * ACK/NAK Transmit UPC-E ch[...]

37 C ONFIGURATION M ODES The MS1633 Focus BT Series has three modes of configuration. • Bar Codes The MS1633 can be configur ed by scanning the bar codes include d in the Metrologic Single-Line Config uration Guide ( MLPN 00-0254 4). This manual can be downloaded for FREE from Metrologic’s website (www.metrologic.com). • MetroSet 2 This user-[...]

www.metrologic.com 38 U PGRADING THE F LASH ROM F IRMWARE The MS1633 Focus BT is part of Metrologic' s line of scanners with flash upgradeable firm ware. The upgrade proces s requires a new firmware file supplied to the customer by a customer service representati ve  and Metrologic's MetroSet 2 software  . A personal computer run[...]

39 L IMITED W ARRANTY The MS1633 Focus BT ™ scanners are manufa ctured by Metrologic at its Su zhou, China facility . The MS1633 Focus BT scanner s have a two (2) year limited warrant y from the da te of manufacture and the MS1633 Focus BT battery packs hav e a one (1) year limited warranty from th e date of manufacture. Metrologic warrants and r[...]

www.metrologic.com 40 R EGULATORY C OMPLIAN CE Safety ITE Equipment IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1 LED Class 1 LED Product: IEC 60825-1:1993+A1+A2, EN 60825-1:1994+A1+A2 Caution Use of controls or adj ustments or perfo rmance of procedures oth er than those specifi ed herein may result in h azardous ra diation expos ure. Under no circumstanc es should t h[...]

41 R EGULATORY C OMPLIAN CE EMC Emissions FCC Part 15, ICES-003, CISPR 22, EN 55022, EN300 328 V1. 6.1, EN301 489-17 V1.2.1 Immunity CISPR 24, EN 55024 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part y responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Class B Devices This device complies with Part 15[...]

www.metrologic.com 42 R EGULATORY C OMPLIAN CE Exposure to Radio Frequen cy Energy The radiated output power of this intentional wirele ss radio is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. The internal wire less radio operates within guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommen dations, which reflect the consensus of [...]

43 P ATENTS For patent information, please refer to www.honeywellaidc.com/patents .[...]

www.metrologic.com 44 I NDEX A AC ........................................... 2, 38 Accessori es ................................... 2 Adapter .............................. 2, 10–12 Addres s ....................................... 18 Apertu re......................................... 3 Audible Indi cator .................... 27–28 B Bar Code .[...]

45 I NDEX S Server .......................................... 16 Servic e ........................................ 39 Specifications Electric al .................................. 34 Environm ental .......................... 34 Mechanic al............................... 33 Operatio nal .............................. 33 Stand ............... 2, 20?[...]

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