MS700i Series Laser Bar Code Projection Scanner Installation and User’s Guide MLPN 2178 Printed in USA October 1998
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unpacking List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Scanner Connections to the Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Configuration of the Scanner to the Host System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cloning Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Active Scan Region for the MS720i Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Horizontal Scan Width vs. Distance for the MS720i Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Depth of Field for the MS700i and MS715i Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Depth of Field and Symbol Specification for the MS700i and MS715i . 28, 29 Depth of Field for the MS720i Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Depth of Field and Symbol Specification for the MS720i . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction The MS700i Series Scanners are high throughput projection scanners that incorporate the latest in VLD (Visible Laser Diode) ASIC/VLSI and surface mount technologies. Each scanner consumes only 8 watts of power and can directly connect to many host systems that can support a scanning device. One thoughtful feature is a “sleep mode” that turns the laser and motor off when not in use.
Unpacking List The shipping carton should contain the following: 2 ! Installation and User’s Guide (MLPN: 2178) ! ScanSelect™ Scanner Programming Guide (MLPN: 2186) ! Volume Control Card (MLPN: 2346) ! MS700i /MS715i or MS720i Laser Bar Code Projection Scanner ! Power Supply (optional) ! Communication cable with connection for power supply (optional) or Communication Cable (optional) ! Stand #45483 (optional)
Scanner Connections to the Host To maintain compliance with applicable standards, all circuits connected to the scanner must meet the requirements for SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) according to EN 60950. 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 scanner’s head cable to the communication cable. Connect the other end of the communication cable to the host device.
Configuration of the Scanner to the Host System The scanner is shipped from the factory programmed to a set of default conditions. These default conditions are in the Default Settings section of this guide pages 36-41 and in the ScanSelect™ Scanner Programming Guide. The default settings in the ScanSelect guide have an asterisk that appears before the brief definition next to the bar code.
Cloning Feature To program several scanners with the same settings, use the Cloning feature. This is done by connecting the cloning cable (MLPN: #51544) between two scanners. 1. Turn off both scanners. 2. Connect the cloning cable between the two scanners. 3. Turn both scanners on by plugging in the transformers. 4. Once each scanner is ready, scan the cloning bar code with the scanner that has the settings that need to be transferred to the other scanner.
Version 11 IBM 46XX Scanner Output Format: IBM RS-485 serial input/output for the 4680 and 4690 (46XX) point-of-sale terminals The Version 11 46XX interface can be used in several different ways. Both the 46XX terminal and the scanner must be configured to match each other. Warning: Power to the scanner and 46XX terminal should be turned off before making physical connection. The 4680 and 4690 series terminals have different types of physical ports for connecting bar code scanners.
Configuring the Scanner Located in the Version 11 scanner are two computer boards. One board is for decoding and the other for 46XX IO processing. The decode board is configured using ScanSet™ or ScanSelect™ while the IO board is configured with an internal DIP Switch bank.
Configuring the IBM 46XX The 4683 and 4693 terminals are configured on the store controller. The 4684 and 4694 terminals are typically configured on the individual terminals. Follow the appropriate guide for the type of equipment. IBM 4683 and 4693 Terminals Driven by a 46XX Store Controller Running 4680.OS or 4690.OS Access the terminal configuration menu on the store controller. If not already selected, select an IBM 1520 laser hand scanner (4680.
Scanner Installation to a PC Keyboard Port The MS700i/MS715i/MS720i/ scanner (version 17) provides keyboard emulation by converting the scanned bar code data to the PC keyboard scan code equivalent.
To maintain compliance with applicable standards, all circuits connected to the scanner must meet the requirements for SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) according to EN 60950. 1. When connecting to a PS/2 computer, attach to the communication cable (#51573) the 5M 6F adaptor to the female connector and the 5F 6M adaptor to the male connector. 2. If the PC is on, exit the application and turn the PC off. Figure 1 3. Disconnect the keyboard from the PC. 4.
PC Application Note: For most applications, it will be desirable to disable linefeed transmission. For non-USA keyboards, 10 mesc is probably the best intercharacter delay. Network system installations, may require tuning of the intercharacter and inter scan code options. Note: Once the scanner connects to the PC, the PC can be turned on and will operate normally even if the scanner's transformer plug is not in. However, bar codes will not be read until the scanner receives power.
Installation of the MS700 Series Stand The following are components used to build the MS700 Series stand (MLPN: 45483): Figure 2 1 2 3 Shoe Mount Stand Cover Stand Base 4 5 6 7 Four Wood Screws One Machine (¼-20) Screw Internal Lock Washer Flexible Shaft 1. Use the 2½ inch x 2½ inch stand base to mark the position for pilot holes. 2. Use the four wood screws to secure the base to the work surface. 3. Position the stand cover on top of the stand base. 4. Screw the flexible shaft to the stand base. 5.
Attaching the Scanner to the Stand Once the stand is securely mounted to the work surface, attach the scanner. The scanner has a “foot” that is at the bottom of the scanner. This foot fits into the “shoe” attached to the top of the stand. This construction helps prevent the scanner from being knocked from the stand. 1. To prevent obstruction when sliding the scanner into place, loosen the small screw (A) located in the center of the long part of the shoe with a 3/32" hex key wrench. (Refer to Figure 3) 2.
MS700i and MS720i Series Features Figure 4 1 Speaker The sound of a beep emits from here when the scanner performs a good read of a bar code. 2 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.
Visual Indicators There is a red LED and a green LED located on the scanner. When the scanner is on, the flashing or stationary activity of the LEDs alert you to the status of the scan and scanner. No Red or Green LED There are two reasons why the LEDs will not be illuminated. First, if the scanner is receiving power and the LEDs are not on, then the scanner has remained dormant for a specified period of time and the laser has turned off. To reactivate the unit, wave an object in front of the IR sensor.
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 diodes ne s'allument pas.
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 Scannerstatus. Weder rote noch grüne Leuchtdiodenanzeige Es gibt zwei mögliche Gründe, weshalb die Leuchtdiodenanzeigen nicht aufleuchten.
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 stato della scansione e dell’apparecchio. Né il diodo luminoso rosso né quello verde sono accesi Vi sono due possibili cause se i diodi luminosi non sono accesi.
Volume Settings There are four volume settings available: low, medium, high and no volume. The operator can temporarily change the volume of the scanner by scanning the bar codes on the volume control card. To permanently change the volume of the scanner, enter program mode and scan the appropriate volume setting bar code in Section C of the ScanSelect Programming Guide or use ScanSet. Note: A copy of the volume control card is at the end of this guide.
Labels There is one label located inside the window of each scanner noting that the device is a CDRH Class IIa laser product and IEC 825 LASERKLASSE 1. Also on each scanner is a label located on the back of the unit. This label contains information such as the model number, date of manufacture, serial number, and approvals.
InfraRed (IR) Object Sensor An infrared (IR) device located below the LEDs and above the scanner output window (refer to the section, MS700i and MS720i Features page 14) initiates the scanning process. As long as power is applied to the unit, the IR sensor projects a signal that extends approximately seven (7) inches beyond the output window. When the scanner’s computer is on “standby," passing an object in front of this sensor device will “wake up” the scanner and activate the laser.
Symbol Orientation To scan a symbol, it may be oriented in any of the degree angles shown in Figure 5. The roll, pitch, and yaw are 360E, ±60E, and ±60E respectively.
Active Scan Region for the MS700i and MS715i Scanner The active scan region is the region within the depth of field of the five scan segments in which the laser beam can intercept and read symbols oriented as shown in the section Symbol Orientation page 22. Planes formed by each of the five scan segments define the bottom of the region. The 178mm (7.0") depth of field of each of the scan segments bound the top.
Active Scan Region for the MS720i Scanner The active scan region is the region within the depth of field of the five scan segments in which the laser beam can intercept and read symbols. The bottom of the region is 7" from the scanner window. Planes formed by each of the five scan segments define the sides. The 203mm (8.0") depth of field of each of the scan segments bound the top.
Horizontal Scan Width vs. Distance for the MS700i and MS715i Scanner The following illustration notes the measurements of the horizontal scan width at given distances.
Horizontal Scan Width vs. Distance for the MS720i Scanner The following illustration notes the measurements of the horizontal scan width at given distances.
Depth of Field for the MS700i and MS715i Scanner Through the glass at the front of the scanner, safe, low powered laser beams are projected in a complex pattern that resembles a spider web. Each of the five scan fields that generate the scan pattern extends to a range of 178mm (7.0"). The range begins from the face of the scanner window and extends from the unit for a distance of 178mm (7.0") measured along the scanning beam at the center of each scan segment. This 0.
Depth of Field and Symbol Specification for the MS700i and MS715i (Refer to Figure 11) Code Type UPC/EAN UPC/EAN Code 39 Code 39 Code 39 I 2 of 5 I 2 of 5 I 2 of 5 Codabar Codabar Codabar Code 93 Code 93 Code 128 Code 128 28 Minimum Small Element Mil. (1/1000") 10.4 13.0 7.5 12.0 21.0 7.5 12.0 21.0 7.5 12.0 21.0 10.4 13.0 10.4 13.
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Depth of Field for the MS720i Scanner Through the glass at the front of the scanner, safe, low powered laser beams are projected in a complex pattern that resembles a spider web. Each of the five scan fields that generate the scan pattern extends to a range of 178mm (7.0"). The range begins 178mm (7.0") from the face of the scanner window and extends from the unit for a distance of 381mm (15.0") measured along the scanning beam at the center of each scan segment.
Depth of Field and Symbol Specification for the MS720i (Refer to Figure 13) Code Type UPC/EAN UPC/EAN Code 39 Code 39 I 2 of 5 I 2 of 5 Codabar Codabar Code 93 Code 93 Code 128 Code 128 Minimum Small Element Mil. (1/1000") 10.4 13.0 12.0 21.0 12.0 21.0 12.0 21.0 10.4 13.0 10.4 13.
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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. Spray glass cleaner onto lint free, non-abrasive cleaning cloth. 2. Gently wipe the scanner window. Applications and Protocols The model number on each scanner includes the scanner number and communications protocol.
Appendix A Specifications Application: Light Source: CDRH: EMC: UL/CSA/TUV: EMI: Laser Bar Code Projection Scanner VLD 675 ± 5 nm, Maximum output 1mW CLASS IIa laser product EN 60950: 1993, EN 60825:1:1994, laser class 1, EN 55022:1987 Class A, EN 55082-1:1992, IEC 801-2:1991 8kVAD, IEC 1004-3:1995 3V/m (except version 11), IEC 801-3:1984 3V/m (version 11), IEC 801-4:1988 1kV Power Lines UL Listed, UL 114; CSA certified, C22.2 No.
Operational Depth of Field: MS700i, MS715i MS720i - 0.
Appendix B Default Settings Many functions of the scanner can be "programmed" - that is, enabled or disabled. The scanner is shipped from the factory programmed 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 the default column then the default setting is Off or Disabled. Every communication does not support every parameter.
Parameter Default OCIA IBM 46XX RS232* Parallel Light Pen Minimum Symbol Length 04 T T T T T Symbol Length Lock None T T T T T SWEDA T Fujitsu T OMRON T * T IBM Parallel Bars High as Code 39 T * Spaces High as Code 39 T Bars High as Scanned T Spaces High as Scanned T DTS/SIEMENS T DTS/NIXDORF T NCR F T NCR S T T Poll Light Pen Source Beeper Tone Normal T T T T T Volume Setting Loudest T T T T T Beep/Transmit Sequence Before Transmit T T T T T
Parameter OCIA IBM 46XX RS232* Parallel Light Pen Three Beeps on Timeout T T T T T No Beeps on Timeout T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T Same Symbol Rescan Timeout: 1250 msecs T T T T T Same Symbol Rescan Timeout: 2000 msecs T T T T T IR Timeout Default 10 Min.
Parameter Default OCIA IBM 46XX RS232* Parallel * T T T T Transmit Codabar Start/Stop Characters T T T T CLSI Editing (Enable) T T T Transmit Mod 43 Check Digit on Code 39 T T T Transmit Code 39 Stop/Start Characters T T T Transmit Mod 10/ITF T T T Transmit Code 11 Check Digit T T T Transmit MSIPlessey Check Characters T T T Transmit UPCA Number System Parity Space T Baud Rate 9600 T Transmit Sanyo ID Characters T T 8 Data Bits 7 Data Bits Light Pen * T T
Parameter OCIA IBM 46XX RS232* STX Prefix T ETX Suffix T Carriage Return * T Line Feed * T Tab Prefix T Tab Suffix T "DE" Disable Command T "FL" Laser Enable Command T DTR Handshaking Support T RTS/CTS Handshaking T Character RTS/CTS 40 Default * T Message RTS/CTS T XON/XOFF Handshaking T ACK/NAK T Parallel Light Pen
Parameter Default OCIA IBM 46XX RS232* Parallel Light Pen Special Software is required for the following: Two Digit Supplements T T T T Five Digit Supplements T T T T Bookland T T T T 977 (2 digit) Supplemental Requirement T T T T Supplements are not Required * T T T T Two Digit Redundancy * T T T T Five Digit Redundancy T T T T 200 msec to Find Supplement T T T T T T T T 100 msec to Find Supplement * 41
Appendix C Pin Assignments Versions “1” and “21” Pin Assignments for RS-232, OCIA and Light Pen Emulation The version “1” and “21” scanners head cables are terminated with a male 25-pin D-type connector. To connect the scanner to the host device, may require a communication cable. The communication cable may include a connection for a transformer or it may be designed to draw power directly from the host device. This item can be ordered at the same time scanner is purchased.
Version “2” Pin Assignments for Parallel Communication The version “2” scanner head cable is terminated with a male 25-pin D-type connector. To connect the scanner to the host device, may require a communication cable. The communication cable may include a connection for a transformer or it may be designed to draw power directly from the host device. This item can be ordered at the same time scanner is purchased. The version “2” scanner is designed to be used for Parallel communication.
Version “26” Pin Assignments for Multi-drop RS-422 The version “26” scanner head cable is terminated with a male 25-pin D-type connector. To connect the scanner to the host device, may require a communication cable. The communication cable may include a connection for a transformer or it may be designed to draw power directly from the host device. This item can be ordered at the same time scanner is purchased. The version “26” scanner is designed to be used for Point to Point RS-422 communication.
Versions “11” and “24” Pin Assignments for RS-485 The version “11” and “24” scanners head cables are terminated with a male 25-pin D-type connector. To connect the scanner to the host device, may require a communication cable. The communication cable may include a connection for a transformer or it may be designed to draw power directly from the host device. This item can be ordered at the same time scanner is purchased.
Version “17” Pin Assignments for Keyboard Wedge, RS-232 and Light Pen Emulation The version “17” scanner head cable is terminated with a male 25-pin D-type connector. To connect the scanner to the PC, may require a communication cable and a transformer. The communication cable is terminated to two 5-pin DIN connectors that will directly connect to an IBM PC XT or AT compatible computer and keyboard.
Appendix D Warranty and Disclaimer Limited Warranty Products manufactured by Metrologic have a 2-year limited warranty from date of manufacture.
Disclaimer Metrologic Instruments, Inc. and the author or authors make no claims or warranties with respect to the contents or accuracy of this publication, or the product it describes, including any warranties of fitness or merchantability for a particular purpose. Any stated or expressed warranties are in lieu of all obligations or liability for any damages, whether special, indirect, or consequential, arising out of or in connection with the use of this publication or the product it describes.
Appendix E Notices Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital 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 radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Appendix F Patents “Patent Information This METROLOGIC product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: U.S. Patent No.
Index A AC input/outlet 3, 10, 34 Adaptor 7, 10 cable 6, 9 kit 46 Application 34 Application and protocols 33 Asia ii Assignments pin 36-41 Attaching stand 12, 13 B Bar codes 1, 4, 11, 19 Beep 3, 4, 7, 14, 15, 18 Beeper operation 35 Base 12 C Cable adaptor 6, 9 cloning 5 communication 2, 3, 9, 10, 14, 42-46 head 3, 10, 14, 33, 42-46 CDRH class IIa 20, 34 Class 1 34 Clean 33, 35 Communication protocol 33 Communications buffer 7 Communications bus 6 Compliance 3, 10 Configuration 4, 6, 8, 9, 46 Contrast 35 Co
Internet ii Introduction 1 K Keyboard Wedge 9, 33, 35, 46 L Labels 20 LASERKLASSE 1 20 LEDs 1, 3, 11, 14, 15-18, 21, 35 Light levels 35 Light pen emulation 9, 33, 35, 42, 46 Light source 34 Limited warranty 47 List 2 Locations ii M Maintenance Mechanical Model number 33, 35 34 20, 33 N Notices 49, 50 O OCIA 33, 35, 42, 45 Operating current 34 Operating temperature Operation 4, 21 Operational 35 Orientation 34 Symbol 22 Output format 6 Output window 14, 33 35 P Parts 14 Patents 51 PC 1, 9, 10, 11, 35,
U UL/CSA/TUV 34 USA corporate headquarters ii V Ventilation 35 Version identifiers Voltage 3, 10, 34 Volume control card 33 52, 53 W Warranty 47 Watt(s) 1, 34 Weight 34 Window 1, 24, 27, 30, 33-35 56
