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METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.

MS860

i

 Mini-Slot™

Laser Bar Code Scanner

Installation and User’s Guide

MLPN 2202
Printed in USA
January 1999

Summary of Contents for MS860

Page 1: ...METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS INC MS860i Mini Slot Laser Bar Code Scanner Installation and User s Guide MLPN 2202 Printed in USA January 1999 ...

Page 2: ...RO Munich Germany Tel 609 228 8100 Tel 49 89 89019 0 Fax 609 228 6673 Fax 49 89 89019 200 info metrologic com metrologic europe metrologic com www metrologic com ASIA South America Metrologic Asia PTE Ltd Metrologic Instruments 31 Kaki Bukit Road 3 Rua Flórida 1 821 5 Andar Brooklin 05 08 Techlink CEP 04571 090 São Paulo SP Brasil Singapore 417818 Outside Brazil Tel 65 842 7155 Tel 55 11 5505 6568...

Page 3: ...8 IBM 4683 and 4693 Terminals Driven by a 46XX Store Controller Running 4680 OS or 4690 OS 8 IBM 4684 and 4694 Systems 8 Version 17 Keyboard Wedge Scanner 9 Connection of a MS860i 17 Scanner to a PC 10 Installing the Scanner into a Counter 11 Attaching the Vertical Stand to the Work Surface 12 MS860i Features 13 Touch Plate 14 15 Visual Indicators 16 19 Volume Settings 20 Labels 21 Depth of Field ...

Page 4: ...Protocols 25 Appendix A Specifications 26 27 Appendix B Default Settings 28 35 Appendix C Pin Assignments 36 41 Appendix D Warranty and Disclaimer 42 43 Appendix E Notices 44 45 Appendix F Patents 46 Volume Control Card 47 48 Index 49 50 ...

Page 5: ...cols RS 232 OCIA and Light Pen Emulation are consolidated into the standard model For simple PC connectivity a keyboard wedge interface is also available Metrologic also offers a patented Hand Held Option which allows users to connect the MS941 Hand Held Scanner to the MS860i for greater scanning versatility The MS860i is easy to program via bar code menus from ScanSelect Scanner Programming Guide...

Page 6: ...aser Bar Code Projection Scanner Installation Plate MLPN 45471 Power Supply optional Communication cable with connection for power supply optional or Communication Cable optional Adaptor Plate or Vertical Stand optional If any item is missing or to order additional items contact the dealer distributor or call Metrologic s Customer Service Department at 1 800 ID METRO or 1 800 436 3876 ...

Page 7: ...eceive power from a transformer skip to Step 5 3 If the scanner will receive power from an external power source check the AC input requirements of the transformer to make sure the voltage matches the AC outlet A socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible 4 Plug the transformer into the side of the female D type connector located on the communication cable P...

Page 8: ...ide When using ScanSet refer to the ScanSet documentation for information on how to configure the scanner 1 Connect the scanner to the host system Refer to the Scanner Connections to the Host section in this guide 2 Enter program mode by scanning the ENTER EXIT program mode bar code as the first bar code after a power up cycle The unit will beep three times 3 Scan the appropriate bar code s that a...

Page 9: ...e 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 ...

Page 10: ...46XX terminal despite what port that is in use for the physical connection Each device has a different address that it uses when it communicates The terminal must be configured to look for a device at a logical address The IBM 1520 mode address was selected as a default because it was the first IBM 46XX family scanner to support UPC EAN Code 39 and Interleaved 2 of 5 I 2 of 5 The Version 11 scanne...

Page 11: ...ications buffer within two seconds it is discarded without giving the operator a good scan indication This accommodates newer versions of the IBM device drivers that enable disable scanning in many different situations The default setting of the interface board is to emulate the IBM 1520 hand scanner that supports UPC EAN and alphanumeric code types The following is a list of switch settings for t...

Page 12: ... your scanner Regarding the 4690 OS at the time of this printing Metrologic does not know exactly which terminal port configuration screen is used for selecting scanners It should be listed under the Port 9A 9B 9C or 9E sections The 4693 terminal has a Port 5B that was originally used for the IBM 1520 scanner While IBM has withdrawn this product it was not clear how terminal configuration and devi...

Page 13: ...y Type USA Germany France Spain Italy Belgium United Kingdom Swiss With the appropriate communication cable the scanner will also provide an RS 232 or light pen emulation interface When configuring the scanner for one interface versus another change all necessary parameters for that particular interface For instance when configuring the scanner for keyboard wedge emulation recall defaults select t...

Page 14: ...s the AC outlet A socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible 5 Plug the transformer into the side of the female D type connector located on the communication cable Plug the transformer into the AC outlet to supply power to the scanner Turn the PC on Note Once the scanner is connected to the PC the PC can be turned on and will operate normally even if the sca...

Page 15: ...s cut outs No routing is necessary for a flush fit as the stainless steel top is only 60mm 024 thick The cut out measurements are 180 34mmL x 175 26mmW 7 1 x 6 9 The final cut out must not be greater than 1 5mm 1 16 or less than the exact measurement For easier installation use the mounting template that accompanies this guide Metrologic Part Number 45474 Universal Plate This plate is designed to ...

Page 16: ... to stabilize the stand Since the arrow of the scanner in Figure 3 is pointing to the right items must be presented to the scanner from left to right 1 Drill four holes into the work surface that correspond with the holes in the 161 93mm x 85 73mm 6 38 x 3 38 base of the stand See Figure 3 2 Screw the stand to the work surface with the four screws that are provided 3 Place the scanner into the cra...

Page 17: ...y mode Touching the touch plate arrow on the top cover will reactivate the scanner 2 Green and Red LEDs When the green LED is on this indicates 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 3 Scanner Window This aperture emits laser light 4 Head Cable This c...

Page 18: ...er se met en service en attente d utilisation Au bout d environ 3 secondes le scanner est prêt à servir La temporisation standard de plaque de palpeur est de 10 minutes Ceci peut toutefois être modifié avec ScanSet ou par lecture d un code barres au chapitre C du manuel de programmation ScanSelect Les durées disponibles sont deux minutes trente minutes ou même aucune temporisation Sensorplatte Der...

Page 19: ... del diodo luminoso verde indica che lo scanner si accende per diventare completamente pronto Dopo circa tre secondi lo scanner ha raggiunto la condizione pronto Il timeout standard della zona sensore è regolato su dieci minuti Questo valore può però essere modificato con lo ScanSet oppure con la lettura di un codice a barre come descritto nella sezione C del Manuale di programmazione ScanSelect G...

Page 20: ...the scanner transmits the data to the host device When the host is not ready to accept the information the scanner s red LED will remain on until the data can be transmitted Alternating Red and Green This indicates the scanner is in program mode Steady Red This indicates the scanner is in ScanSet mode No Red or Green LED There are two reasons why the LEDs will not be illuminated First if the scann...

Page 21: ...ché le palpeur La diode verte reste allumée tant que la temporisation de l infrarouge dure ou jusqu à ce que le scanner soit désactivé Diode verte reste allumée diode rouge clignotante Après lecture avec succès d un code barres par le scanner la diode rouge se met à clignoter suivie d un bip sonore unique Si la diode rouge ne clignote pas ou quand aucun bip sonore n est émis cela signifie que le c...

Page 22: ...sorfeld berührt wurde Die grüne Leuchtdiodenanzeige leuchtet solange auf bis das Sensorfeld Timeout abgelaufen ist oder bis der Scanner abgeschaltet wird Feststehende grüne Leuchtanzeige rote Blinkanzeige Nach erfolgreichem Lesen eines Barcodes durch den Scanner blinkt die rote Leuchtdiode auf gefolgt von einem einmaligen Piep Signal Blinkt die rote Leuchtdiodenanzeige nicht auf oder sendet der Sc...

Page 23: ...so fino al raggiungimento del timeout della zona sensore oppure fino allo spegnimento dello scanner Il diodo luminoso verde è acceso quello rosso lampeggia Dopo la lettura riuscita di un codice a barre da parte dello scanner il diodo luminoso rosso lampeggia e quindi viene emesso un unico segnale beep Se il diodo luminoso rosso non lampeggia oppure lo scanner non emette un segnale beep unico ciò s...

Page 24: ... the volume of the scanner by scanning the bar codes on the volume control card To change the volume of the scanner permanently 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 ...

Page 25: ... 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 and serial number The following are samples of these labels ...

Page 26: ...5 0 measured along the scanning beam at the center of each scan segment This 0 0mm 127mm 0 5 range is the depth of field for the MS860i scanner see figure 6 The scan pattern is projected at an angle away from the touch plate approx imately 20 degrees overall As the scan fields move outward they expand Like an image expands from a film projector as it moves toward the screen at a movie theater the ...

Page 27: ...C EAN 10 4 80 0 5 UPC EAN 13 0 100 0 6 5 Code 39 7 5 High 0 3 Code 39 12 0 Medium 0 6 Code 39 21 0 Low 0 8 I 2 of 5 7 5 High 0 3 I 2 of 5 12 0 Medium 0 6 I 2 of 5 21 0 Low 0 8 Codabar 6 5 High 0 3 Codabar 9 8 Medium 0 5 Codabar 13 0 Low 0 6 5 Code 93 10 4 80 0 5 Code 93 13 0 100 0 6 5 Code 128 10 4 80 0 5 Code 128 13 0 100 0 6 5 ...

Page 28: ...24 Figure 7 ...

Page 29: ...ive cleaning cloth 2 Gently wipe the scanner window Applications and Protocols The model number on each scanner includes the scanner number and communications protocol Version Identifier Communication Protocol s 1 RS 232 OCIA Light Pen Emulation 2 Parallel Output OCR A B 26 RS 232 OCIA Light Pen Emulation Multi drop RS 422 11 IBM 46XX RS 485 RS 232 OCIA 17 Keyboard Wedge RS 232 Light Pen ...

Page 30: ...x 6 8 W x 3 8 D Weight w o cable 2 45kg 5 4 lbs Orientation May be used in any orientation Top Cover Brushed stainless steel with auto off touch on plate Easily replaced window Cable Length 1 8m 6 terminated with 25 pin connector Electrical Power Consumption 8 watts host system or tabletop power supply Voltage Input 11 30 VDC Operating Current 350mA 24 VDC Standby Current 175mA 24 VDC DC Transform...

Page 31: ...ode 11 MSI Plessey Other symbologies are supported as well as supplemental codes For further information contact Metrologic System Interfaces RS 232C OCIA Parallel IBM 468X 469X Light Pen Emulation Multi drop RS 422 Keyboard Wedge Print Contrast 35 minimum reflectance difference Roll Pitch Yaw 360E 60E 60E Environmental Storage Temperature 40EC 60EC 40EF 140EF Operating Temperature 0EC 35EC 32EF 9...

Page 32: ...municate with your host system properly program it to meet the specific scanning needs Since each host system is unique change the default settings to match the host system requirements For information on how to change the default settings refer to the Configuration of the Scanner to the Host System section or the ScanSelect Scanner Programming Guide Parameter Default OCIA IBM Key RS Parallel Ligh...

Page 33: ...igit UK Plessey T T T T Airline 2 of 5 T T T T Telepen T T T T MECCA T T T T T T Paraf Support T T T T T Matrix 2 of 5 T T T T EAN 8 T T T T T T EAN 13 T T T T T T UPC E T T T T T T UPC A T T T T T T ITF Symbol Var T T T T T T Lengths Minimum Symbol 04 T T T T T T Length Symbol Length None T T T T T T Lock SWEDA T Fujitsu T OMRON T IBM Parallel T ...

Page 34: ...9 Spaces High as T Code 39 Bars High as T Scanned Spaces High as T Scanned DTS SIEMENS T DTS NIXDORF T NCR F T NCR S T Poll Light Pen T Source Light Pen Extra T Transition Before Bar Code Multi drop Address Beeper Tone Normal T T T T T T Fast Beep T T T T T T Volume Setting Loudest T T T T T T ...

Page 35: ... T T T T Timeout No Beeps on T T T T T T Timeout Touch Plate 10 Min T T T T T T Timeout No Same Symbol T T T T T T Timeout Infinite Same T T T T T T Symbol Timeout Same Symbol T T T T T T Rescan Timeout 100 msec Same Symbol T T T T T T Rescan Timeout 200 msecs Same Symbol T T T T T T Rescan Timeout 500 msecs Same Symbol T T T T T T Rescan Timeout 1250 msecs Same Symbol T T T T T T Rescan Timeout 2...

Page 36: ... T T T T T Transmit UPC A T T T T T Check Digit Transmit UPC E T T T T T Check Digit Expand UPC E T T T T T Convert UPC A to T T T T T EAN 13 Transmit Lead T T T T T Zero on UPC E Convert EAN 8 to T T T T T EAN 13 Transmit EAN 13 T T T T T Check Digit Transmit EAN 8 T T T T T Check Digit Transmit UPC A T T T T T Number System Transmit Codabar T T T T T Start Stop Characters CLSI Editing T T T T ...

Page 37: ...ers Transmit Mod T T T T 10 ITF Transmit Code 11 T T T T T Check Digit Transmit MSI T T T T Plessey Check Digits Transmit UK T T T T Plessey Check Digits Parity Space T Baud Rate 9600 T 8 Data Bits T 7 Data Bits T Transmit Sanyo T T ID Characters Shell T T Schulmberger Formatting SNI Beetle Mode T T French PC Term T Transmit AIM ID T T Characters Nixdorf ID T T ...

Page 38: ...ix T T ETX Suffix T T Carriage Return T T Line Feed T T Tab Prefix T T Tab Suffix T T DE Disable T Command FL Laser Enable T Command DTR Handshaking T Support RTS CTS T Handshaking Character T RTS CTS Message T RTS CTS XON XOFF T Handshaking ACK NAK T 5 Retries on T ACK NAK Time out Keyboard USA T Country Type ...

Page 39: ... required for the following Two Digit T T T T T Supplements Five Digit T T T T T Supplements Bookland T T T T T 977 2 digit T T T T T Supplemental Requirement Supplements are T T T T T not Required Two Digit T T T T T Redundancy Five Digit T T T T T Redundancy 200 msec to Find T T T T T Supplement 100 msec to Find T T T T T Supplement Code 128 Coupon T T T T Extended Code Code 128 C1 T T T T Exten...

Page 40: ... scanner is purchased The version 1 scanner is designed to be used for RS 232 OCIA or Light Pen Emulation communication The following is a list of the pin assignments The pin numbers are impressed on the head cable s connector Pin Function 1 AC Shield Ground 2 RS 232 Receive Input 3 RS 232 Transmit Output 4 CTS Input 5 RTS Output 6 Reserved 7 Signal Ground 8 12 Reserved 13 Earth Ground 14 Power Gr...

Page 41: ...canner is purchased The version 2 scanner is designed to be used for Parallel communication The following is a list of the pin assignments The pin numbers are impressed on the head cable s connector Pin Function 1 AC Shield Ground 2 RS 232 Receive Input 3 RS 232 Transmit Output 4 CTS Input 5 RTS Output 6 Reserved 7 Signal Ground 8 Reserved 9 Edit Check 10 EOT 11 Data Ready 12 Adaptor Ready 13 Eart...

Page 42: ...used primarily with IBM 46XX series of electronic cash registers It can also be configured to communicate using the full RS 232 and OCIA protocol The following is a list of the pin assignments The pin numbers are impressed on the head cable s connector Pin Function 1 AC Shield Ground 2 RS 232 Receive Input 3 RS 232 Transmit Output 4 CTS Input 5 RTS Output 6 Reserved 7 Signal Ground 8 12 Reserved 1...

Page 43: ...hange all necessary parameters for that particular interface For instance when configuring the scanner for keyboard wedge emulation recall defaults select the PC type keyboard country type and intercharacter delay For further information refer to the ScanSelect Scanner Programming Guide or ScanSet Scanner Configuration Guide The following is a list of the pin assignments The pin numbers are impres...

Page 44: ...er is designed to be used for Multi drop RS 422 communication The following is a list of the pin assignments The pin numbers are impressed on the head cable s connector Pin Function 1 AC Shield Ground 2 RS 232 Receive Input 3 RS 232 Transmit Output 4 CTS Input 5 RTS Output 6 Reserved 7 Signal Ground 8 Reserved 9 Master Data 10 Master Data 11 Slave Data 12 Slave Data 13 Earth Ground 14 Power Ground...

Page 45: ... scanner is designed to be used for RS 422 communication The following is a list of the pin assignments The pin numbers are impressed on the head cable s connector Pin Function 1 AC Shield Ground 2 RS 232 Receive Input 3 RS 232 Transmit Output 4 CTS Input 5 RTS Output 6 Reserved 7 Signal Ground 8 Reserved 9 Reserved 10 Reserved 11 Reserved 12 Reserved 13 Earth Ground 14 Power Ground 1 15 Light Pen...

Page 46: ...ich in the sole judge ment of Metrologic has been subjected to misuse neglect improper installation or accident nor does it extend to any Product which has been repaired or altered by anyone who is not a Metrologic authorized representative THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS TO TITLE IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE ...

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Page 49: ...setzen Der Einsatz optischer Geräte mit dieser Laserausrüstung erhöht das Risiko einer Sehschädigung N B Dal controllo di questo apparecchio risulta che esso risponde ai valori limite per apparecchi digitali della classe A conf parte 15 delle direttive sulle telecomunicazioni dell Autorità federale statunitense Questi valori limite sono stati fissati per garantire una protezione adeguata contro gl...

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Page 53: ...mmunication 2 3 9 Green LED 3 10 13 14 16 10 13 36 41 CDRH class IIa 21 26 H Class 1 26 Clean 25 27 Communication protocol 25 Communications buffer 6 Communications bus 6 I Compliance 3 10 Configuration 4 6 8 28 39 Contrast 27 Copyright ii Current 26 Customer Service ii 42 D DC transformer 26 Decode capability 27 Default settings 28 35 Depth of field 22 24 27 Dimensions 26 Disclaimer 43 E Europe i...

Page 54: ...mperature 27 Operation 4 14 Operational 27 Orientation 26 Output format 6 Output window 25 P Temperature 27 Parts 13 Patents 46 PC 1 9 10 39 Pin assignments 36 41 Port s 6 8 Power consumption 26 Power supply 2 6 26 UL CSA TUV 26 Print contrast 27 USA corporate headquarters Programming guide 1 2 4 ii 9 14 20 28 39 Protocols 25 V S Scan field s 22 27 Scan lines 27 Scan pattern 22 27 Scanner connecti...

Page 55: ...51 Version identifiers 25 Vertical stand 2 12 Voltage 3 10 27 Volume control card 47 48 W Warranty 42 Watt s 26 Weight 26 Window 1 13 21 22 25 27 ...

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