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Introduction
Product Overview ............................................................................................. 1
Scanner and Accessories................................................................................. 2
Scanner Components....................................................................................... 4
The PowerLink Cable ....................................................................................... 5
Labels............................................................................................................... 6
Maintenance..................................................................................................... 6
Installing the Scanner to the Host System
RS232 MS1690-14........................................................................................... 7
Keyboard Wedge MS1690-47 .......................................................................... 8
Stand Alone Keyboard MS1690-47 .................................................................. 9
IBM MS1690-11 ............................................................................................. 10
Full Speed USB MS1690-40 (Integrated)....................................................... 11
Low Speed USB MS1690-38 (Integrated) ...................................................... 11
Stand Kits
Stand Components, MLPN 46-00147............................................................. 12
Hard Mounting the Stand................................................................................ 13
Assembling the Stand .................................................................................... 14
Scanner Operation
Two Default Modes of Operation.................................................................... 15
Audible Indicators........................................................................................... 16
Visual Indicators ............................................................................................. 17
Failure Modes................................................................................................. 18
Depth of Field by Minimum Bar Code Element Width .................................... 19
IR Activation Range........................................................................................ 20
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................... 21
Design Specifications ......................................................................................... 25
Applications and Protocols ................................................................................. 27
Default Settings – Communication Parameters.................................................. 28