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Metrologic Quantum T MS3580 Installation And User Manual

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METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.
MS3580 Quantum
T
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Installation and User's Guide

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  • Page 1 METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC. MS3580 Quantum ™ Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2006 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 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS Introduction Product Overview ... 1 Scanner and Accessories... 2 Scanner Components... 4 Caution and Serial Number Labels... 5 Cable Removal... 5 Maintenance... 5 Mounting Specifications and Stand Assembly... 6 Installation RS232, RS232 TTL, Light Pen or Laser Emulation ... 8 IBM 46xx or OCIA ...
  • Page 4 ABLE OF ONTENTS Design Specifications ... 31 Applications and Protocols ... 33 Default Settings - Communication Parameters... 34 Upgrading the Flash ROM Firmware ... 39 Scanner and Cable Terminations Scanner Pinout Connections ... 40 Cable Connector Configurations (Host End) ... 42 Laser and Product Safety ...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    NTRODUCTION ™ The QuantumT is a hands-free, omnidirectional bar code scanner with optional single-line scanning capabilities. It utilizes the powerful Metrologic QuantumE scan engine to provide an outstanding scan performance on all standard 1D barcode symbologies, including RSS. This fully enclosed scanner includes large easily visible LEDs and a rugged protective boot with an adjustable stand.

  • Page 6: Scanner And Accessories

    NTRODUCTION Scanner and Accessories Part No. MS3580 QuantumT Omni \ Single-Line Scanner QuantumT Omni \ Single-Line Scanner 00-02026 Installation and User’s Guide * 00-02407 MetroSelect * Guides also available for download at www.metrologic.com. Part No. AC to DC Power Transformer - Regulated 5.2VDC @ 650 mA output. 45-45593 120V United States and Canada 45-45591...
  • Page 7 NTRODUCTION Scanner and Accessories Part No. Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable 54-54002x-3 2.1 m (7 ft.) straight cord, short strain relief Stand Alone Keyboard PowerLink Cable 54-54020x-3 2.1 m (7 ft.) straight cord, short strain relief USB Full Speed Cable, Locking Plus-Power 54-54213x-N-3 3 m (10 ft.) straight cord, short strain relief USB Full Speed Cable, Locking Plus-Power...

  • Page 8: Scanner Components

    NTRODUCTION Scanner Components Red Output Window (Laser Aperture) Pin Hole for Cable Release 10-Pin RJ45, Female Socket Speaker Blue and White LED Indicators Button Protective Boot and Stand Connection Never remove the protective boot from the MS3580. Removing the protective boot will expose electrical components of the scanner that are highly susceptible to electrostatic discharge (ESD).

  • Page 9: Caution And Serial Number Labels

    NTRODUCTION Caution and Serial Number Labels Cable Removal Figure 3. Cable Release Maintenance Smudges and dirt can interfere with the proper scanning of a bar code. Therefore, the output window will need occasional cleaning. Spray glass cleaner onto a lint free, non-abrasive cleaning cloth. Gently wipe the scanner window.

  • Page 10: Mounting Specifications And Stand Assembly

    NTRODUCTION Mounting Specifications and Stand Assembly Pedestal Stand Optional Flex Stand Figure 5. Assembly Components for Optional Flex Stand Item Description MS3580, QuantumT Pivot Cylinder Bearing Plate Pole Mount Adapter Flexible Shaft Cover* * Length of the Flexible Shaft and Shaft Cover are Kit Dependent Kit Number 46-00288 46-00289...
  • Page 11 NTRODUCTION Mounting Specifications and Stand Assembly Optional Flex Stand Figure 6. Mounting Hole Detail for the Flex Stand Base Plate (Optional) Figure 7. Assembling the Optional Flex Stand...

  • Page 12: Installation

    NSTALLATION RS232, RS232 TTL, Light Pen or Laser Emulation Turn off the host device. Plug the male 10-pin RJ45 end of the PowerLink cable into the 10-pin socket on the MS3580. Connect the 9-pin female end of the PowerLink cable to the host device. Plug the external power supply into the power jack on the PowerLink cable.

  • Page 13: Ibm 46Xx Or Ocia

    NSTALLATION IBM 46xx or OCIA Turn off the host device. Plug the male 10-pin RJ45 end of the MVC cable into the 10-pin socket on the MS3580. Connect the other end of the MVC cable to the host device. Turn on the host device. When the scanner first receives power, the blue LED will turn on;...

  • Page 14: Keyboard Wedge

    NSTALLATION Keyboard Wedge Turn off the host device. Plug the male 10-pin RJ45 end of the PowerLink cable into the 10-pin socket on the MS3580. Disconnect the keyboard from the host device. Connect the “Y” end of the PowerLink cable to the keyboard and the keyboard port on the host PC.

  • Page 15: Stand-Alone Keyboard Wedge

    NSTALLATION Stand-Alone Keyboard Turn off the host device. Plug the male 10-pin RJ45 end of the PowerLink cable into the 10-pin socket on the MS3580. Connect the other end of the PowerLink cable to the keyboard port on the host device. Plug the external power supply into the power jack on the PowerLink cable.

  • Page 16: Full Speed Or Low Speed Usb (Integrated)

    NSTALLATION Full Speed or Low Speed USB Turn off the host device. Plug the male 10-pin RJ45 end of the USB cable into the 10-pin socket on the MS3580. Plug the other end of the USB interface cable into the host device’s USB port.

  • Page 17: Scanner Operation

    CANNER PERATION Configurable Primary and Secondary Scan Pattern Modes There are two configurable scan pattern modes available with the MS3580. • The primary scan pattern mode is the default scan pattern active when the scanner starts. • The secondary scan pattern mode is activated by pressing the button located on the side of the scanner.
  • Page 18 CANNER PERATION Configurable Button Functions UTTON For illustration purposes the unit’s primary scan pattern has been set to all scan lines (omnidirectional reading) and the secondary pattern has been set to single-line (menu reading) with a 5 second button click timeout configured.
  • Page 19 CANNER PERATION Configurable Button Functions UTTON For illustration purposes the unit’s primary scan pattern has been set to all scan lines (omnidirectional reading) and the secondary pattern has been set to single-line (menu reading) with a 5 second button click timeout configured.
  • Page 20 CANNER PERATION Configurable Button Functions UTTON For illustration purposes the unit’s* primary scan pattern has been set to all scan lines (omnidirectional reading) and the secondary pattern has been set to single-line (menu reading) with a 5 second button click timeout configured.
  • Page 21 CANNER PERATION Configurable Button Functions To scan and transmit additional bar codes, repeat steps 2 through 4. The primary scan pattern will automatically reactivate after the button is released and no bar code is present in the scan field.
  • Page 22 CANNER PERATION Configurable Button Functions UTTON For illustration purposes the unit’s* primary scan pattern has been set to all scan lines (omnidirectional reading) and the secondary pattern has been set to single-line (menu reading) with a 5 second button click timeout configured.

  • Page 23: Audible

    CANNER PERATION Audible Indicators When the MS3580 is in operation, it provides audible feedback to indicate the status of the scanner. Eight settings are available for the tone of the beep (normal, 6 alternate tones and no tone). For instructions on how to change the tone of the beeper, refer to the MetroSelect Configuration Guide (00-02407).

  • Page 24: Visual

    CANNER PERATION Visual Indicators The QuantumT is equipped with a blue and white LED that indicates the scanner’s state and the status of the current scan when the unit is in operation. Figure 13. Speaker Location and LED Location No LEDs The LEDs will not be illuminated if the scanner is not receiving power from the host or transformer.

  • Page 25: Failure

    CANNER PERATION Failure Mode Indicators Flashing Blue and One Razzberry Tone This indicates that the scanner has experienced a laser subsystem failure. Return the unit to an authorized service center for repair. Flashing Blue and White and Two Razzberry Tones This indicates that the scanner has experienced a motor failure.

  • Page 26: Depth Of Field Specifications

    CANNER PERATION Depth of Field Specifications* Normal Scan Zone Specifications are based on a 0.33 mm (13 mil) bar code. † Figure 14. MS3580 Normal Depth of Field * All specifications are subject to change without notice. † MS3580 shown with pedestal stand.

  • Page 27: Reduced Scan Zone

    CANNER PERATION Depth of Field Specifications* Reduced Scan Zone Specifications are based on a 0.33 mm (13 mil) bar code. † Figure 15. MS3580 Reduced Depth of Field * All specifications are subject to change without notice. † MS3580 shown with pedestal stand.

  • Page 28: Depth Of Field By Bar Code Element Width

    CANNER PERATION Depth of Field by Bar Code Element Width* Normal Scan Zone mils Figure 16. Normal Scan Zone by Bar Code Element Width * All specifications are subject to change without notice. INIMUM LEMENT IDTH...

  • Page 29: Reduced Scan Zone

    CANNER PERATION Depth of Field by Bar Code Element Width* Reduced Scan Zone mils Figure 17. Reduced Scan Zone by Bar Code Element Width * All specifications are subject to change without notice. INIMUM LEMENT IDTH...

  • Page 30: Ir Activation Range

    CANNER PERATION IR Activation Range* QuantumT‘s default power save mode turns the laser off after a configured period of non-use. Any movement detected by the IR in the activation area will cause the scanner to exit power save mode. The laser will automatically turn back on preparing the scanner for bar code recognition, decoding and transmission.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Guide

    ROUBLESHOOTING 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 on page 46. Symptoms Possible Cause(s) All Interfaces The unit has no No power is being LEDs, beeper supplied to the or motor spin.
  • Page 32 ROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause(s) All Interfaces The unit scans The scanner is a bar code, but configured to support locks up after some form of host the first scan handshaking but is not (the white LED receiving the signal. stays on). The unit scans The scanner’s data but the data...
  • Page 33 ROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause(s) All Interfaces During power There is a non-volatile up the unit RAM failure. beeps 3 times. During power up the unit There is a RAM or razzes ROM failure. continuously. During power up the unit razzes once There is a VLD failure.
  • Page 34 ROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause(s) RS232 Only The host is The scanner and host receiving data may not be configured but the data does for the same interface. not look correct. The intercharacter Characters are delay needs to be being dropped. added to the transmitted output.

  • Page 35: Design Specifications

    ESIGN PECIFICATIONS Operational Light Source: Laser Power: Normal Depth of Field: Reduced Depth of Field: Omni Scan Scan Speed: No. of Scan Lines: Single-Line Scan Speed: No. of Scan Lines: Raster Scan Speed: No. of Scan Lines: Motor Speed: Min Bar Width: Decode Capability: System Interfaces: Print Contrast:...
  • Page 36 ESIGN PECIFICATIONS Mechanical Width: Depth: Height: Weight: Electrical Voltage Supply: Operating Power: Standby Power: Operating Current: Standby Current: DC Transformers: Laser Class 1: EMC: Environmental Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Humidity: Contaminants: Ventilation: Specifications subject to change without notice. 63 mm (2.48") 50 mm (1.97") 68 mm (2.68") 6 oz (170 g)

  • Page 37: Applications And Protocols

    PPLICATIONS AND The model number on each scanner includes the scanner number and factory default communications protocol. ERSION CANNER DENTIFIER MS3580 The MS3580 scanner with built-in PC Keyboard Wedge Interface is designed to be used for keyboard emulation only. Many RS232 configurable functions (e.g.

  • Page 38: Default Settings - Communication Parameters

    EFAULT ETTINGS Many functions of the scanner can be "configured" - that is enabled or disabled. The scanner is shipped from the factory configured to a set of default conditions. The default parameter of the scanner has an asterisk ( * ) in the charts on the following pages.
  • Page 39 EFAULT ETTINGS ARAMETER Expanded ID “]e0” RSS Limited Enable RSS Limited ID “]e0” RSS Limited App ID “01” RSS Limited Check Digit Bars High as Code 39 Spaces High as Code 39 Bars High as Scanned Spaces High as Scanned DTS/SIEMENS DTS/NIXDORF NCR F...
  • Page 40 EFAULT ETTINGS ARAMETER Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Expand UPC-E Convert UPC-A to EAN-13 Transmit Lead Zero on UPC-E Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 Transmit UPC-A Number System Transmit UPC-A Manufacturer ID# Transmit UPC-A Item ID# Transmit Codabar Start/Stop Characters CLSI Editing (Enable) Transmit Mod 43 Check...
  • Page 41 EFAULT ETTINGS ARAMETER Supplements are not Required Two Digit Redundancy Five Digit Redundancy 100 msec to Find Supplement Configurable in 100msec steps (MAX 800 msec) Coupon Code 128 Configurable Code Lengths Configurable Prefix Characters Configurable Suffix Characters Prefixes for individual Code Types Editing Inter Scan-Code Delay...
  • Page 42 EFAULT ETTINGS ARAMETER Supplements are not Required Two Digit Redundancy Five Digit Redundancy 100 msec to Find Supplement Programmable in 100msec steps (MAX 800 msec) Coupon Code 128 Programmable Code Lengths Programmable Prefix Characters Programmable Suffix Characters Prefixes for individual Code Types Editing Inter Scan-Code Delay...

  • Page 43: Upgrading The Flash Rom Firmware

    PGRADING THE The MetroSet2 program is a functional component of Metrologic’s new line of Flash- based scanners. This program allows the user of a Metrologic scanner to quickly upgrade to a new or custom version of firmware. It requires the use of a personal computer running Windows 95 or greater and the use of a serial port.

  • Page 44: Scanner And Cable Terminations

    CANNER AND ABLE Scanner Pinout Connections The MS3580 scanner interfaces terminate to a 10-pin modular socket. The serial # label indicates the interface enabled when the scanner is shipped from the factory. Figure 19. Bottom View of MS3580 (Stand Removed) MS3580-47 Keyboard Wedge and Stand-Alone Keyboard Function...
  • Page 45 CANNER AND ABLE MS3580-11 IBM 468X/469X Function Ground RS232 Transmit Output RS232 Receive Input RTS Output CTS Input DTR Input IBM B-Transmit IBM A+ Receive +5VDC Shield Ground MS3580-104 RS232 TTL, Laser Emulation Function Ground RS232 Transmit Output RS232 Receive Input RTS Output (TTL RS232) / Flip Sense CTS Input (TTL RS232) / Trigger Emulation Output DTR Input (TTL RS232) / Scan Enable...

  • Page 46: Cable Connector Configurations (Host End)

    CANNER AND ABLE Cable Connector Configurations (Host End) “Standard” PowerLink Cable 54-54000 -3 straight MLPN Function Shield Ground RS232 Transmit Output RS232 Receive Input DTR Input/Light Pen Source Power/Signal Ground Light Pen Data CTS Input RTS Output +5VDC USB Power/Communication Cable 54-54213 -N-3, MLPN...
  • Page 47 CANNER AND ABLE Cable Connector Configurations (Host End) Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable 54-54002 Function Keyboard Clock Keyboard Data No Connect Power Ground +5 Volts DC Function PC Data No Connect Power Ground +5 Volts DC PC Clock No Connect 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 48: Laser And Product Safety

    ASER AND RODUCT 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 49 ASER AND RODUCT Notices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 50: Limited Warranty

    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. ORPORATE EADQUARTERS ORTH MERICA Metrologic Instruments, Inc. 90 Coles Rd. Blackwood, NJ 08012-4683 Customer Service Department Tel: 1-800-ID-METRO Fax: 856-228-6673 Email: info@metrologic.com...

  • Page 51: Patents

    ATENTS Patent Information This METROLOGIC product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: U.S. Patent No.; 5,216,232; 5,260,553; 5,340,971; 5,424,525; 5,484,992; 5,525,789; 5,528,024; 5,557,093; 5,616,908; 5,627,359; 5,637,852; 5,661,292; 5,777,315; 5,789,730; 5,789,731; 5,811,780; 5,828,048; 5,844,227; 5,925,870; 6,029,894; 6,098,885; 6,209,789; 6,257,492; 6,286,760; 6,299,067;...

  • Page 52: Indicators Audible

    NDEX AC ... 2, 8–12 Accessories ...2, 3 Adapter...10 Audible Indicator... 13, 19–21, 27–30, 39 Bar Code ... 19–21, 27–30, 31 Bar Width...31 Beep ... 19, 20, 21, 27–30, 39 Blue LED ... 19–21, 27–30, 39 Button ...4, 13–18 Cable Communication...
  • Page 53 NDEX Mode of Operation Button ...18 Primary ...13–18 Secondary...13–18 Sweet Spot Mode ...38 Motor Speed...31 Mounting Specifications ...5 Notices ...45 OCIA ... 9, 34–38 Omnidirectional ...13–18 Operation...45 Patents ...47 PC ...33, 43 Pin Assignments Cable ...42–43 Scanner ...40–41 Port... 8–12, 27–30 Power ...
  • Page 56 May 2006 Printed in the USA 0 0 - 0 5 0 9 0 C...

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