Metrologic MS6720 User's Guide

METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.MS6720 Hand-Held Laser ScannerInstallation and User’s GuideMLPN 2368 Printed in USAOctober 1998

6MCAFemale 9-pin DMCA MS6720 coil cable MCA ho

7MS6720 »» “Y” coil cable ºº PC Scanner Installa

8The MS6720 StandThe stand for the MS6720 is ergonomic and application friendly. The mounting wasdesigned to provide an adequate distance for scanning

Green and Red LEDWhen the red LED is on, this indicates that thelaser is on. When the green LED flashes on,the scanner has read a bar code successful

10Audible IndicatorsWhen the MS6720 scanner is in operation, it provides audible feedback.These sounds indicate the status of the scan and scanner. Fo

11Failure ModesFlashing Red and One Razzberry ToneThis indicates the scanner has experienced a lasersubsystem failure. Return the unit for repair at a

12Visual IndicatorsThere are a red LED and a green LED on the scanner. When the scanner is on, theflashing or stationary activity of the LEDs indicate

13LabelEach scanner has a label located on the bottom of the unit. This label containsinformation such as the model number, date of manufacture, seria

14Depth of Field SpecificationsNormal Depth of Field

15Short Depth of Field

iiLocations:USA Corporate Headquarters EuropeMetrologic Instruments, Inc. Metrologic Instruments GmbH90 Coles Road Dornierstrasse 2Blackwood, NJ 0801

16Extended Depth of Field

17Optional Depth of Field

18Automatic Turn-On Specifications (IR Sensor)Normal Depth of FieldShort Depth of FieldNote: Depth of Field based on 13mil (.013") minimum e

19Scan Pattern SpecificsProjection AxisThe scan pattern of the MS6720 exits straight out of the scanner. This featurewas purposefully designed to prov

20Cross-Sectional Scan Pattern

21MaintenanceSmudges and dirt can interfere with the proper scanning of a bar code.Therefore, the output window will need occasional cleaning. 1. Spra

22The following guide is for reference purposes only. Contact a Metrologicrepresentative at 1-800-ID-METRO or 1-800-436-3876 to preserve thelimited wa

23All Interfaces continuedSYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTIONUnit goes to IR sensor used to wake up Adjust scanner positioning so that thesleep and do

24SYMPTOMSThe unit powers up properly, lasers come on, but the unit does not scan and does notbeep when a bar code is presented POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)/SOLU

25Keyboard Wedge OnlySYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTIONUnit scans the Configuration is not correct Make sure the scanner is configuredbar code but fo

iiiTable of ContentsIntroduction ... 1Scanner and Accessories ...

26RS-232 onlySYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTIONPower-up OK Com port at the host not Check to make sure the baud rateScans OK properly communication p

27Applications and ProtocolsThe model number on each scanner includes the scanner number andcommunications protocol.Scanner Version Identifier Communi

28Appendix ADesign SpecificationsApplication: Fixed Projection/Hand-Held Laser Bar CodeScannerMax. Radiant Power: 0.681 Milliwatts (PEAK)Light Source

29OperationalDepth of Field: 0" - 4"; 0"- 8" (programmable)0 - 101.6mm; 0 - 203.2mmScan Speed: 1000 scan lines per secondScan Patt

30Appendix BDefault SettingsMany functions of the scanner can be "programmed" - that is, enabled ordisabled. The scanner is shipped from the

31Parameter Default OCIA RS-232* Ligh IBM KBWt Pen 46XXDTS/NIXDORF * TNCR F TNCR S TPoll Light Pen Source TBeeper Tone Normal T T T T TBeep/Transmit S

32Parameter Default OCIA RS-232* Ligh IBM KBWt Pen 46XXTransmit Mod 10/ITF T T T TTransmit MSI-Plessey Check T T T TCharactersParity Space TBaud Rate

33Parameter Default OCIA RS-232* Ligh IBM KBWt Pen 46XX977 (2 digit) Supplemental T T T T TRequirementSupplements are not Required * T T T T TTwo Digi

34Appendix CPin AssignmentsCable Pin Assignments for the Coil CableThe MS6720 scanners are terminated to a 10 position shielded modularconnector. All

35Pin Assignments for the MCA951 (DEC9S)Located on the MCA is a 9-pin female D-type connector used to connect theMCA to the host device. The output si

ivAppendix ADesign Specifications 28, 29Appendix BDefault Settings 30 - 33Appendix CPin Assignments 34 - 36Appendix DWarranty and Disclaimer 37, 38App

36Coil Cable Connectors 5-pin Female 6-pin Male Adaptor Cable Connectors 6-pin Female 5-pin MalePin Assignments for t

37Appendix DWarranty and DisclaimerLimited WarrantyProducts manufactured by Metrologic have a 2-year limited warranty fromdate of manufacture.This war

38DisclaimerMetrologic Instruments, Inc. and the author or authors make no claims or warranties with respectto the contents or accuracy of this public

39Appendix ENoticesNoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Ru

40AnmerkungNach Überprüfung dieses Geräts wurde festgestellt, daß es den Grenzwerten für Digitalgeräte derKlasse A gemäß Teil 15 der Richtlinien der U

41Appendix FPatents“Patent InformationThis METROLOGIC product may be covered by one or more of the followingU.S. Patents:U.S. Patent No. 4,360,798; 4,

42IndexAAccessories 2AC input/outlet 2, 4, 5, 7Adaptorcable 2, 7, 365M 6F 7MCA 2, 4-6Application 2, 27, 28, 35 DC transformer 28Approvals 13 Decode c

43Installation 5-7 PInterfaces 22, 24, 29J PC 4-7, 27, 36J positions 34JP1 6Jumper 2, 6, 35KKeyboard Type(s) 27Keyboard Wedge (KBW) 2-4, 7,25-27, 29,

44System interfaces 29TTermination 34-36Test 4Transformers 28Troubleshooting 22-26Tones 10-12, 29Turn-on specifications 18VVentilation 29Version 27, 3

1IntroductionThe MS6720 is the first laser bar code scanner truly to bridge the gap betweenomnidirectional fixed projection and hand-held scanners. It

2Scanner and AccessoriesThe following is a list of the parts included in the MS6720 kit.! MS6720 Hand-Held Laser Scanner - Refer to page 27 foravailab

3Quick Start1.) Plug in the scanner. Both LEDs come ontogether along with the beep-the green LEDonly flashes.2.) The scanner is shipped from the fact

4Operational TestIf the scanner is to receive power from an external power supply, test thescanner before it is connected to the host system.Keyboard

5MCA Female9-pin D10 Position Modular Connectorat the end of the Coil CableScanner Installation: Powered by External Power SupplyTo maintain complian