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Metrologic MS6720 Installation And User Manual

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METROLOGIC
INSTRUMENTS, INC.
MS6720 Hand-Held Laser Scanner
Installation and User's Guide

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  • Page 1 ® METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC. MS6720 Hand-Held Laser Scanner Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 Copyright © 2003 by Metrologic Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, transmitted, or stored in any form or by any means without prior written consent, except by reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review, or provided for in the Copyright Act of 1976.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS Introduction........................1 Scanner and Accessories ....................2 Quick Start .........................3 Operational Test......................4 MS6720 Installation: Powered by External Power Supply ........5 MS6720 Installation: Powered by Host Device ............6 MS6720-47 Keyboard Wedge Installation to the PC ..........8 MS6720 Optional Stands ...................9 Scanner Parts......................11 Audible Indicators....................12...
  • Page 5 ABLE OF ONTENTS Appendix C Pin Assignments for the Coil Cable..............35 Pin Assignmentsf or the MCA951...............36 Pin Assignmentsf or the MS6720-47 Keyboard Wedge Cable ......37 Appendix D Limited Warranty ....................38 Appendix E Notices.........................39 Appendix F Patents .........................41 Index ........................42...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION The MS6720 is the first laser bar code scanner to truly bridge the gap between omnidirectional fixed projection and hand-held scanners. It incorporates fixed projection performance and patented 20-line scan pattern into the comfortable, ergonomic styling of our popular hand-helds.

  • Page 8: Scanner And Accessories

    CCESSORIES The following is a list of parts that may or may not be included in a MS6720 kit. • MS6720 Hand-Held Laser Scanner • AC to DC Power Transformer – Regulated 5VDC @ 300 mA output • One of the following options may be included: •...

  • Page 9: Quick Start

    Note: Any time the Load Defaults bar code is scanned the MS6720 is configured for an RS-232 interface. If a RS-232 is not being used, scan at least one other bar code to enable Keyboard...

  • Page 10: Operational Test

    The scanner can be powered in two ways: by an External Power Supply* or • by the Host Device** i.e. the PC for the MS6720 with a Built- • in PC Keyboard Wedge interface. 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.

  • Page 11: Ms6720 Installation: Powered By External Power Supply

    MS6720 I NSTALLATION OWERED BY XTERNAL OWER UPPLY Turn off the host system. If using a communication cable, connect the cable to the correct port on the host device and the MCA (Metrologic Connector Adapter). If the host device is an IBM compatible PC with a male 9-pin serial port, connect the MCA to the port.

  • Page 12: Ms6720 Installation: Powered By Host Device

    MS6720 I NSTALLATION OWERED BY EVICE If the host system supplies +5VDC power to the scanner, reposition the internal jumper within the MCA (Metrologic Connector Adapter) before connecting the scanner to the host device. In addition, plug the 4 position ground jumper into the power supply connector located on the side of the MCA.
  • Page 13 MLPN IBM PC applications where the MCA will not fit at the back of the computer. Plug the scanner’s coil cable into the MCA. 7. Turn on the host system. MS6720 Ground Jumper (direct) Coil Cable Communication Cable (Optional) Host...

  • Page 14: Ms6720-47 Keyboard Wedge Installation To The Pc

    6-pin mini DIN male on the other. Also included with the MS6720 is an adapter cable with a 5-pin male DIN on one end and a 6-pin female mini DIN on the other to mate to a specific keyboard.

  • Page 15: Ms6720 Optional Stands

    MS6720 O PTIONAL TANDS Adjustable Stand [ 45-45967] Contains: MLPN A. Tilt/Swivel Cup Assembly 45-45967A] MLPN Weighted Base Assembly 45-45967B] MLPN 1B Weighted Base 36-36765] MLPN 2B. Rotating Base 45-45577] MLPN 3B. Wood screws, #10 Flat Head 18-18857] MLPN Adjustable Stand Free-Standing Installation [Kit #45-45967]...
  • Page 16 MS6720 O PTIONAL TANDS Adjustable Stand Hard Mount Installation [Kit #45-45967] Step 1 Remove the four screws holding the rotating base 45-45577] to the weighted base MLPN 36-36765]. MLPN Step 2 Note the position of the FRONT mark on the...

  • Page 17: Scanner Parts

    CANNER ARTS Green and Red LED Output Window Cable Adjustable Stand Green and Red LED When the red led is on, this indicates that the laser is on. When the green LED flashes on, the scanner has read a bar code successfully. When the green light turns off, communication to the host is complete.

  • Page 18: Audible Indicators

    UDIBLE NDICATORS When the MS6720 scanner is in operation, it provides audible feedback. These sounds indicate the status of the scan and scanner. Four settings are available for the tone of the beep. To change the tone, refer to the ®...

  • Page 19: Failure Modes

    AILURE ODES Flashing Red and One Razzberry Tone This indicates the scanner has experienced a laser subsystem failure. Return the unit for repair at an authorized service center. Flashing Red and Green and Two Razzberry Tones This indicates the scanner has experienced a motor failure.

  • Page 20: Visual Indicators

    ISUAL NDICATORS There are a red LED and a green LED on the scanner. When the scanner is on, the flashing or stationary activity of the LEDs indicates the status of the scan and scanner. No Red or Green LED There are two reasons why the LEDs will not be illuminated: If the scanner is receiving power and the LEDs are not on, then the scanner has been dormant for a specified time and the laser...

  • Page 21: Scanner Labels

    CANNER ABELS Each scanner has a label located on the bottom of the unit. This label contains information such as the model number, date of manufacture, serial number, and approvals. This label also notes that the device is a CDRH Class IIa laser product.

  • Page 22: Depth Of Field Specifications

    EPTH OF IELD PECIFICATIONS Normal Depth of Field 0" [0.0mm] 2.00" [50.8mm] 1" [25.4mm] .0057" .0075" [.144mm] [.190mm] 2" [50.8mm] .0063" .0104" [.160mm] 3" [76.2mm] [.264mm] .0068" [.172mm] .013" 4" [101.6mm] [.330mm] 5" [127.0mm] .016" [.406mm] 6" [152.4mm] .021" 7" [177.8mm] [.533mm] 8"...

  • Page 23: Short Depth Of Field

    EPTH OF IELD PECIFICATIONS Short Depth of Field .0063" [.160mm] .0068" [.172mm] .0075" [.190mm] 0" [0.0mm] 2.00" [50.8mm] 1" [25.4mm] .0104" [.264mm] 2" [50.8mm] .013" [.330mm] 3" [76.2mm] .016" [.406mm] 4" [101.6mm] .021" [.533mm] 5" [127.0mm] 6" [152.4mm] 7" [177.8mm] 4.50"...

  • Page 24: Extended Depth Of Field

    EPTH OF IELD PECIFICATIONS Extended Depth of Field 0" [0.0mm] 2.00" [50.8mm] 1" [25.4mm] .0057" [.144mm] 2" [50.8mm] .0063" [.160mm] 3" [76.2mm] .0068" [.172mm] 4" [101.6mm] .0075" [.190mm] 5" [127.0mm] .0104" [.264mm] 6" [152.4mm] .013" 7" [177.8mm] [.330mm] 8" [203.2mm] .016"...

  • Page 25: Optional Depth Of Field

    EPTH OF IELD PECIFICATIONS Optional Depth of Field 0" [0.0mm] 2.00" [50.8mm] 1" [25.4mm] .0057" [.144mm] .0063" 2" [50.8mm] .0075" [.160mm] [.190mm] .0068" 3" [76.2mm] .0104" [.172mm] [.264mm] 4" [101.6mm] .013" [.330mm] 5" [127.0mm] .016" [.406mm] 6" [152.4mm] .021" [.533mm] 7"...

  • Page 26: Normal Depth Of Field

    (IR S UTOMATIC PECIFICATIONS ENSOR Normal Depth of Field " " " Depth of Field Turn on Range Short Depth of Field " " " Depth of Field Turn on Range Note: Depth of Field based on 13mil (.013") minimum element width, Turn On Range is nominal;...

  • Page 27: Scan Pattern Specifications

    ATTERN PECIFICATIONS Projection Axis The scan pattern of the MS6720 exits straight out of the scanner. This feature was purposefully designed to provide pointing efficiency in the hand held mode and instinctive positioning in the fixed presentation mode. Hand-Held Mode...

  • Page 28: Cross-Sectional Scan Pattern

    ATTERN PECIFICATIONS ONTINUED Cross-Sectional Scan Pattern 2.00” Dia. 3.50” Dia. [50.8mm] [88.9mm] MS6720 Scan Pattern at Face of Scanner MS6720 Scan Pattern at 4.00” (101.6mm) 4.66” [118.4mm] MS6720 Scan Pattern at 8.00” (203.6mm) Drawings have been scaled...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Guide

    ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE The following guide is for reference purposes only. Contact a Metrologic representative at 1-800-ID-METRO or 1-800-436-3876 to preserve the limited warranty terms. All Interfaces MS6720 Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION No LEDS, beep Check transformer, outlet and...
  • Page 30 ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE ONTINUED All Interfaces continued SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION Adjust scanner positioning so that the IR senses an object when Unit goes to IR sensor used to wake a bar code is presented. For sleep and does up the scanner is always example;...
  • Page 31 ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE ONTINUED SYMPTOMS The unit powers up properly, lasers come on, but the unit does not scan and does not beep when a bar code is presented POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)/SOLUTION(S) Improper settings can be the cause for a scanner not to scan. The following would be typical examples: 1.
  • Page 32 ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE ONTINUED Keyboard Wedge Only SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION Make sure the scanner is configured for keyboard Unit scans the wedge mode - Section F of the bar code but Configuration is not correct ScanSelect Guide there is no data 00-0 2186] or MLPN MetroSet’s help files...
  • Page 33 ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE ONTINUED RS-232 only SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION Com port at the host not Power-up OK working or not configured Check to make sure the baud properly Scans OK rate and parity of the scanner Cable not connected to and the communication port the proper com port match and the program is...

  • Page 34: Applications And Protocols

    Light Pen Emulation (LTPN) 6720 Keyboard Wedge (KBW) The MS6720 Hand-Held Laser Scanner with Built-in PC Keyboard Wedge Interface is designed to be used for keyboard emulation only. However, many RS-232 programmable functions that are available in other Metrologic scanners are also available as keyboard wedge functions. The...

  • Page 35: Appendix A Design Specifications

    PPENDIX MS6720 Design Specifications Operational Fixed Projection/Hand-Held Laser Bar Code Application: Scanner Light Source: VLD 640-660nm Laser Power: 0.681 milliwatt (peak) 0" - 4"; 0"- 8" (programmable) Depth of Field: 0 - 101.6 mm; 0 - 203.2 mm Scan Speed:...
  • Page 36 A (C PPENDIX ONTINUED MS6720 Design Specifications Electrical CDRH: Class IIa; Laser Class: Nach EN60825-1:1994/A11:1996 Class 1 EMC: FCC, ICES-003 and EN 55022 Class B Input Voltage: 5VDC ± .25V Power : 1.1 watt Operating Current : 225 mA typical @ 5VDC (468x – 300 mA) Standby Current: 74 mA (468x –...

  • Page 37: Appendix B Default Settings

    PPENDIX 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.
  • Page 38 B (C PPENDIX ONTINUED Light Parameter Default OCIA RS-232* 46XX DTS/NIXDORF NCR F NCR S Poll Light Pen Source Normal Beeper Tone Beep/Transmit Sequence Before Transmit None Communication Timeout Razzberry Tone on Timeout Three Beeps on Timeout No Beeps on Timeout 10 Min.
  • Page 39 B (C PPENDIX ONTINUED Light Default OCIA RS-232* Parameter 46XX Transmit MSI-Plessey Check Characters Parity Space Baud Rate 9600 8 Data Bits 7 Data Bits Transmit Sanyo ID Characters Nixdorf ID Shell Schulmberger Formatting UPC Prefix UPC Suffix Transmit AIM ID Characters STX Prefix ETX Suffix Carriage Return...
  • Page 40 B (C PPENDIX ONTINUED Light Parameter Default OCIA RS-232* 46XX 977 (2 digit) Supplemental Requirement Supplements are not Required Two Digit Redundancy Five Digit Redundancy 200 msec to Find Supplement 100 msec to Find Supplement code Coupon Code 128...

  • Page 41: Pin Assignments For The Coil Cable

    PPENDIX Pin Assignments for the Coil Cable The MS6720 scanners are terminated to a 10 position shielded modular connector. All coil cables ( 44-44780) for the MS6720 scanner are MLPN terminated the same. The difference between versions is the end of the cable going into the scanner.

  • Page 42: Pin Assignmentsf Or The Mca951

    MCA and plug the 4 position ground jumper to the power supply connector for FCC and ESD purposes. (Refer to MS6720 Installation: Powered by External Power Supply page 5) **Pin 1 of the MCA provides a connection point for various ground/shield ground configurations on different Metrologic products.

  • Page 43: Pin Assignmentsf Or The Ms6720-47 Keyboard Wedge Cable

    C (C PPENDIX ONTINUED Pin Assignments for the 5-pin DIN and 6-pin mini-DIN MS6720 Hand- Held Laser Scanner with Built-in PC Keyboard Wedge Interface The coil cable is terminated with a 5-pin DIN female connector on one end, and a 6-pin mini DIN male on the other. 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.

  • Page 44: Appendix D Limited Warranty

    The MS6720 scanners are manufactured by Metrologic at its Blackwood, New Jersey, U.S.A. facility. The MS6720 scanners have a two (2) year limited warranty from the date of manufacture. Metrologic warrants and represents that all MS6720 scanners are free of all defects in material, workmanship and design, and have been produced and labeled in compliance with all applicable U.S.

  • Page 45: Notices

    PPENDIX Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 46 E (C PPENDIX Notice Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure. 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.

  • Page 47: Patents

    PPENDIX Patents “Patent Information This METROLOGIC product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: U.S. Patent No.; 4,360,798; 4,369,361; 4,387,297; 4,460,120; 4,496,831; 4,593,186; 4,607,156; 4,673,805; 4,736,095; 4,758,717; 4,816,660; 4,845,350; 4,896,026; 4,923,281; 4,933,538; 4,960,985; 4,992,717; 5,015,833; 5,017,765; 5,059,779; 5,081,342; 5,117,098; 5,124,539; 5,130,520;...

  • Page 48: Index

    NDEX Ac input/outlet ....2, 4, 5, 8 Electrical ........30 Accessories ........2 Extended Depth of Field ....18 Adapter ....... 2, 4, 5, 6 External Power Supply..4, 5, 36 Application ..... 2, 6, 7, 8, 27, 29 Approvals........ 15, 29 Assignments pin........
  • Page 49 NDEX Repair..........38 RMA ..........38 RS-232 ..... 27-29, 31, 34, 35, 36 Maintenance......15, 29 cable pin assignments ....35 Manufacturer’s Recommendation...8 version 14 .........28 MCA ....2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 23, 36 Mechanical........29 Min Bar Width ......29 Scan Lines........29 Scan Pattern ...... 21, 22, 29 Scan Speed........29 Normal Depth of Field ....
  • Page 50 OTES...
  • Page 52 December 2003 Printed in the USA 0 0 - 0 2 3 6 8 A...

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