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METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC. MS2421 / MS2422 Bar Code Scanner Installation and User’s Guide

6 BASE MODEL CHARACTERISTICS MS2421 Scanner Components Figure 5. MS2421 Components Components ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM 1 Volume/Tone

7BASE MODEL CHARACTERISTICS MS2421 Scanner Dimensions Figure 6. MS2421 Dimensions Connector Panel Figure 7. MS2421 Connector Panel *

8 BASE MODEL CHARACTERISTICS MS2421 Scanner Caution and Serial Number Labels Figure 8. MS2421 Label Locations (Top) and Examples (Bottom)

9BASE MODEL CHARACTERISTICS MS2422 Scanner Components Figure 9. MS2422 Components Components ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM IN FIGURE 15 1

10 BASE MODEL CHARACTERISTICS MS2422 Scanner Dimensions Figure 10. MS2422 Dimensions Connector Panel Figure 11. MS2422 Connectors

11BASE MODEL CHARACTERISTICS MS2422 Scanner Caution and Serial Number Labels Figure 12. MS2422 Label Locations (Top) and Examples (Bottom)

12 INSTALLATION QUICK INSTALLATION OUTLINE The following is a quick preview of the steps required for 1st time installations. Each item is disc

13INSTALLATION UNPACKING THE UNIT 1. Make sure the shipping box is top-side up before opening. 2. Remove the accessories box and check the

14 INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE UNIT IN THE COUNTER MS2421 Mounting Diagram Figure 17. MS2421 Mounting Diagram Specifications are subject to

15INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE UNIT IN THE COUNTER MS2422 Mounting Diagram Figure 18. MS2422 Mounting Diagram Specifications are subject to

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16 INSTALLATION CABLE INSTALLATION (INTERFACE SPECIFIC) RS232 The following steps describe how to properly install the cables for an RS232 appli

17INSTALLATION CABLE INSTALLATION (INTERFACE SPECIFIC) RS232 xx** Specifies international connection. See the Base Kit Components and Opti

18 INSTALLATION CABLE INSTALLATION (INTERFACE SPECIFIC) FULL SPEED USB The following steps describe how to properly install the cables for a Full

19INSTALLATION CABLE INSTALLATION (INTERFACE SPECIFIC) FULL SPEED USB Step 8 is for USB Serial Emulation Mode or Keyboard Emulation Mode only.

20 INSTALLATION CABLE INSTALLATION (INTERFACE SPECIFIC) IBM 46XX The following steps describe how to properly install the cables for an IBM 46xx

21INSTALLATION CABLE INSTALLATION (INTERFACE SPECIFIC) IBM 46XX xx** Specifies international connection. See the Base Kit Components and O

22 INSTALLATION CABLE INSTALLATION (SECONDARY METROLOGIC SCANNER) The following steps describe how to properly install the cables between a second

23INSTALLATION CABLE INSTALLATION (SECONDARY METROLOGIC SCANNER) † See Aux power notes on page 22 See power source caution statement on pag

24 INSTALLATION EAS DEACTIVATION SW1 and SW2 are the switch banks inside the Checkpoint device that set the deactivation range. The following is

25SCANNER OPERATION SCAN ZONE Figure 25. Checker-Side (13 mil) Figure 26. Horizontal Left/Right (13 mil) Specifications are subject to c

iiTABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Manual Scope ...

26 SCANNER OPERATION SCAN ZONE Figure 27. Horizontal Direct (13 mil) Figure 28. Vertical Direct (13 mil) Specifications are subject to

27SCANNER OPERATION WAKE ACTIVATION AREA (PHOTOCELL LED OUTPUT) The MS2421/MS2422 scanner’s default power save mode† is Dual Action Power Save Mod

28 SCANNER OPERATION WAKE ACTIVATION AREA SENSITIVITY (PHOTOCELL LED OUTPUT RANGE) Changing the Wake Area Sensitivity Level (Photocell LED Range A

29Figure 30. Blue LED SCANNER OPERATION INDICATOR DESCRIPTIONS Audible When in operation, the MS2421/MS2422 scanner provides audible feedback

30 SCANNER OPERATION INDICATOR DESCRIPTIONS Visual Steady Blue When all lasers are active, the blue LED is illuminated. The blue LED will rema

31SCANNER OPERATION INDICATOR DESCRIPTIONS Diagnostic Indicator Display There is a two-digit error code display located under horizontal output

32 SCANNER OPERATION INDICATOR DESCRIPTIONS Diagnostic Indicator Display ERROR CODE DESCRIPTION 11 SWITCH ERROR – The switch used for volume se

33SCANNER OPERATION INDICATOR DESCRIPTIONS Diagnostic Indicator Display ERROR CODE DESCRIPTION 29 LASER #3 (LEFT HORIZONTAL) UNDERCURRENT WARNIN

34 SCANNER OPERATION POWER SAVE MODES The MS2421/MS2422 bar code scanners have five configurable power save modes. Refer to the MetroSelect Conf

35SCANNER OPERATION BEEPER OPTIONS AND BUTTON FUNCTIONS Changing the Beeper Tone Beeper tones may be configured incrementally using the following

iiiTABLE OF CONTENTS SCANNER OPERATION Scan Zone...

36 SCANNER OPERATION STARTUP When the scanner first receives power, the blue LED will turn on and the scanner will beep once. The scanner is now

37MAINTENANCE HORIZONTAL SCAN WINDOW REPLACEMENT After the replacement platter has been installed, remove all protective film from the new p

38 MAINTENANCE DAILY MAINTENANCE Smudges and dirt can interfere with the proper scanning of a bar code. Therefore, the horizontal and vertical

39TROUBLESHOOTING The following guide is for reference purposes only. Contact a Metrologic representative at 1-800-ID-METRO or 1-800-436-3876 to

40 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution All Interfaces The print quality of the bar code is suspect. Check the character length lo

41TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution RS232 Only The host is receiving data but the data does not look correct. The scanner and h

42 DEFAULT SETTINGS COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS Many functions of the scanner can be "configured" - that is, enabled or disabled. The sc

43DEFAULT SETTINGS COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS PARAMETER DEFAULT RS232 IBM 46XX USB RSS Expanded Enable 9 9 9 Expanded ID “]e0” * 9 9 9 RSS

44 DEFAULT SETTINGS COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS PARAMETER DEFAULT RS232 IBM 46XX USB Dual Action Power Save Mode #2 * 9 9 9 Same Symbol Rescan

45DEFAULT SETTINGS COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS PARAMETER DEFAULT RS232 IBM 46XX USB EAN 128 Enable 9 9 9 Enable French Pharma 9 9 9 Enable

1INTRODUCTION MANUAL SCOPE This guide provides information on the installation, setup and operation of the MS2421 and the MS2422 scanner only mo

46 DEFAULT SETTINGS COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS PARAMETER DEFAULT RS232 IBM 46XX USB STX Prefix 9 9 TAB Prefix 9 9 Metrologic Prefix 9 9 U

47DEFAULT SETTINGS COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS PARAMETER DEFAULT RS232 IBM 46XX USB Five Digit Redundancy 9 9 9 Enable Coupon Code 128 9 9

48 DEFAULT SETTINGS COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS Default settings for “Aux” interface The secondary scanner and the MS2421/MS2422 scanner always com

49SCANNER AND CABLE TERMINATIONS SCANNER PINOUT CONNECTIONS The MS2421/MS2422 scanner terminates to 10-pin modular jacks located on the bottom o

50 SCANNER AND CABLE TERMINATIONS SCALE READY MS2421 MODELS – ADDITIONAL PINOUT CONNECTIONS There are four additional 10-pin modular jacks locate

51SCANNER AND CABLE TERMINATIONS CABLE CONNECTOR CONFIGURATIONS The following cables are examples of some of the standard cables that may be shi

52 SCANNER AND CABLE TERMINATIONS CABLE CONNECTOR CONFIGURATIONS Aux Port Configuration Cable*, MLPN 57-57008x-N-3 Pin Function** 1 No Connect

53REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SAFETY ITE Equipment IEC 60950-1; EN 60950-1 Laser Laser Class 1: IEC 60825-1:1993+A1+A2, EN: 60825-1:1994+A1+A2 Cau

54 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE EMC Emissions: FCC Part 15, ICES-003, CISPR 22, EN 55022 Immunity: CISPR 24, EN 55024 Class A Devices The following

55REGULATORY COMPLIANCE EMC Class B Devices The following is applicable when the scanner cable is less than 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length when

2 INTRODUCTION BASE KIT COMPONENTS BASE KIT COMPONENTS Part # Description MS242x-105Nz Bar Code Scanner 1 Scanner Only, Scale Ready – Compact

56 LIMITED WARRANTY The MS2400 Series bar code scanners are manufactured by Metrologic at its Blackwood, New Jersey, U.S.A. facility and at its Su

57PATENTS Patent Information This METROLOGIC product may be covered by, but not limited to, one or more of the following U.S. Patents: U.S. Pate

58 INDEX A AC ... see power application ...

59INDEX S safety...54, 55 Scale ...

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3INTRODUCTION OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Part # Description AC to DC Power Transformer - Regulated Output: +5.2V @ 2.5A +12V @

4 INTRODUCTION GENERAL PRECAUTIONS The following are some general precautions to remember when handling the MS2421/MS2422 scanner. DO NOT T

5INTRODUCTION MS2421 / MS2422 SCANNER DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS Design Specifications Operational Light Source: VLD 650 nm Peak Laser Power: &l