The MS6220 Pulsar is an entry-level hand held contact laser bar code scanner that combines the high-speed and accuracy of a laser scanner with the working range and price of a typical CCD. Pulsar has a controlled 7.6 cm (3”) depth of field on 100% UPC bar codes, which...
The following is a list of parts that may or may not be included in a MS6220 kit. ® • MS6220 Pulsar Single-Line Contact Laser Scanner • AC to DC Power Transformer – Regulated 5.2VDC @ 650 mA output •...
Operational Test Place a bar code in front of the scanning window. The scanner will beep once and flash the red LED if the bar code was successfully decoded. The scanner is shipped from the factory programmed with default settings.
Manufacturer’s Note: Plugging the scanner into a port on the host system does not guarantee that the scanned information will be communicated properly to the host system. The scanner and/or the host system may need to be configured for communications to occur.
Caution: 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 maintain compliance with standard CSA C22.2 No. 950/UL 1950 and norm EN 60950, the power source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source.
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MS6220 Keyboard Wedge will be necessary. Powering the MS6220 directly from the computer keyboard connector could interfere with the operation of the scanner or the computer. Not all computers supply the same current through the keyboard port, so a scanner may work on one computer and not another (see caution statement on page 5).
ISCONNECTING THE Before removing the cable from the scanner, Metrologic recommends that the power on the host system is off and the power supply has been disconnected from the PowerLink cable. Locate the small ‘pin-hole’ on the back of the scanner.
LED remains on during normal pulse operation and it blinks during power save mode. On a successful read of a bar code, the red LED will flash and the scanner will beep once. The LEDs are also used as diagnostic indicators and mode indicators.
NDICATORS When the MS6220 scanner is operational, it provides audible feedback. These sounds indicate the status of the scanner. Eight settings are available for the tone of the beep (normal, 6 alternate tones and no tone). To change the tone, refer to the Configuration Guide.
ISUAL NDICATORS There is a red LED and a green LED on the MS6220. When the scanner is on, the activity of the LEDs indicates the status of the current scan and the scanner. Green and Red LEDs are off The LEDs will not be illuminated if the scanner is not receiving power from the host or transformer.
Return the unit for repair to a Metrologic Authorized Service Center. Three Beeps – on power up If the scanner beeps 3 times on power up then, the non-volatile memory (NovRAM) that holds the scanner configuration has failed. Return the unit for repair to a Metrologic Authorized...
ABELS Each scanner has two labels on the underside of the unit. The first label has the model number, date of manufacture, and caution information. The second label shows the serial number and the laser information. The following are examples of...
3 beeps on Non-volatile RAM failure power up Continuous razz RAM or ROM failure tone on power up Razz tone at VLD failure or a Scanner power up flipper failure Unit scans, Same Symbol timeout set too Communicates short and beeps twice The unit powers Beeper disabled.
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(Typical of Non- UPC/EAN codes.) The scanner defaults to a minimum of 3 character bar code. If the scanner is setup to support ACK/NAK,RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF) or D/E, verify that the host cable and host are supporting the handshaking properly.
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Check if check digits are set properly. Check if the correct minimum symbol length is set. Make sure the scanner is configured for the appropriate communication mode. Make sure that the proper PC type AT, PS2 or XT is selected.
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Adjust whether the F0 break is transmitted. It may be necessary to try this in both settings. Enable Caps Lock detect setting of the scanner to detect whether the PC is operating in Caps Lock. Try operating the scanner in Alt mode.
RS-232 D EMONSTRATION If an RS-232 scanner is not communicating with your IBM compatible PC, key in the following BASIC program to test that the communication port and scanner are working. This program is for demonstration purposes only. It is only intended to prove that cabling is correct, the communication port is working, and the scanner is working.
PPENDIX Specifications PERATIONAL Light Source Laser Power Depth of Scan Field Scan Speed Scan Pattern Minimum Bar Width Decode Capability System Interfaces Print Contrast Number Characters Read Roll, Pitch, Yaw Beeper Operation Indicators (LED) ECHANICAL Length Width-Handle Width-Head Weight Cable Visible Laser Diode 650 nm ±...
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PPENDIX CONTINUED LECTRICAL Input Voltage Power - Operating Current - Operating DC Transformers Laser Class NVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Light Levels Shock Contaminants Ventilation 5 VDC ± 0.25 V 800 mW 160 mA peak @ 5 VDC Class 2; 5.2 V @ 650 mA UL listed for US and Canada;...
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.
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PPENDIX CONTINUED Parameter ITF Symbol Lengths Minimum Symbol Length Symbol Length Lock Bars High as Code 39 Spaces High as Code 39 Bars High as Scanned Spaces High as Scanned Low Speed Option Toggle on Decode 10x Narrow Element 50x Narrow Element Poll Light Pen Source Beeper Tone Beep/Transmit Sequence...
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CLSI Editing (Enable) Transmit Mod 10/ITF Transmit MSI-Plessy Parity Baud Rate 8 Data Bits 7 Data Bits Stop Bits Manufacturer’s ID Scanner ID Transmit Sanyo ID Characters Nixdorf ID Aim ID Sineko ID Sni Beetle ID Tec ID NCR ID...
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PPENDIX CONTINUED Parameter ETX suffix “DE” Disable Command “FL” Laser Commands DTR Handshaking support RTS/CTS Handshaking Character RTS/CTS Message RTS/CTS XON/XOFF Handshaking ACK/NAK Two Digit Supplements Five Digit Supplements Bookland (978) 977 (2 digit) Supplemental Requirement Supplements are not Required Two Digit Redundancy Five Digit Redundancy Number System 5...
PPENDIX Scanner Pinout Connections The MS6220 scanner interfaces terminate to a 10-pin modular jack. The serial # label indicates the interface enabled when the scanner is shipped from the factory. MS6220-9 OCIA Function Ground No Connection No Connection RDATA RDATA Return...
+5VDC* * If a PowerLink power supply is plugged into the PowerLink cable, +5V will NOT be available on this pin. This pin is used when the host is supplying +5V to the scanner. MS6220-47 Keyboard Wedge 9-Pin D-Type Connector...
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PPENDIX CONTINUED Keyboard Wedge PowerLink and Adapter Cable The Keyboard Wedge PowerLink cable is terminated with a 5-pin DIN female connector on one end, and a 6-pin mini DIN male on the other. Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable Metrologic will supply an adapter cable with a 5-pin DIN male connector on one end and a 6-pin mini DIN female connector on the other.
WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY LIABILITY OF METROLOGIC EXCEED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID TO METROLOGIC FOR THE PRODUCT. METROLOGIC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED HEREIN. North America Headquarters Metrologic Instruments, Inc. 90 Coles Road Blackwood, NJ 08012-4683 Germany...
Under no circumstances should the customer attempt to service the laser scanner. Never attempt to look at the laser beam, even if the scanner appears to be nonfunctional. Never open the scanner in an attempt to look into the device.
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Non guardate mai il raggio laser, anche se credete che lo scanner non sia attivo. Non aprite mai lo scanner per guardare dentro l’apparecchio. Facendolo potete esporVi ad una esposizione laser rischiosa.
PPENDIX Patent Information “This METROLOGIC product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: U.S. Patent No.; 4,958,894; 5,081,342; 5,216,232; 5,260,553; 5,340,971; 5.424,525; 5,484,992; 5,525,789; 5,528,024; 5,616,908; 5,627,359; 5,557,093; 5,661,292; 5,777,315; 5,789,730; 5,789,731; 5,811,780; 5,828,048; 5,925,870; 6,029,894; 6,209,894; 6,227,450; 4,360,798;...