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Metrologic Laser Scanner User Manual

Metrologic instruments laser scanner installation and user's guide
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  • 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

    ABLE OF ONTENTS Introduction ... 1 Scanner and Accessories ... 2 Getting Started ... 3 Installation OCIA Interface... 5 Keyboard Wedge Interface... 6 Stand-Alone Keyboard Interface ... 7 USB Interface ... 8 RS232 or Light Pen Interfaces ... 9 Auxiliary Scanner... 11 Scanner Parts ...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION ® ArgusScan is an aggressive, omnidirectional laser barcode scanner ideal for retail, convenience, liquor, and specialty store applications. Engineered with a large, easy-to-find optimal scan area, ArgusScan increases the first pass read rate for maximum productivity. ArgusScan is equipped with a multitude of standard features including: •...

  • Page 6: Scanner And Accessories

    Other items may be ordered for the specific protocol being used. To order additional items, contact the dealer, distributor or call Metrologic’s Customer Service Department at 1-800-ID- METRO or 1-800-436-3876. ASIC Description ArgusScan Presentation Scanner ® MetroSelect Programming Guide** MS7220 User’s and Installation Guide**...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    ETTING TARTED Tools needed: • Phillips head screwdriver • ¼”-20 wrench • Drill with a #39 drill bit (drill for hard-mount installation only) Slide off the cable cover. Slide on the cable door and remove the foam insert. Mounting the MS7220: Peel off the base plate’s tape backing and affix it to the countertop or drill four #39 pilot holes and secure the base plate to the countertop with the four #8 wood screws provided.
  • Page 8 5-12. It is important to use the correct communication jack on the back of the scanner (see pages 5-12 for cable the proper connections). Incorrect cable connections can cause communication problems or...

  • Page 9: Installation For Ocia Interface

    MetroSelect Programming Guide ( 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. 60950-00//UL 60950 and norm EN 60950, the power source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source.

  • Page 10: Installation For 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. To maintain compliance with standard CSA C22.2 No. 60950-00/UL 60950 and norm EN 60950, the power source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source.

  • Page 11: Installation For Stand -Alone Keyboard 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. To maintain compliance with standard CSA C22.2 No. 60950-00/UL 60950 and norm EN 60950, the power source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source.

  • Page 12: Installation For Usb Interface

    USB communication. 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. 60950-00/UL 60950 and norm EN 60950, the power source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source.

  • Page 13: Installation For Rs232 Or Light Pen Interfaces

    MS7220 for RS-232 or Light Pen communication. 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. 60950-00/UL 60950 and norm EN 60950, the power source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source.

  • Page 14: Rs232 Or Light Pen Interfaces

    NSTALLATION FOR Step 10, page 9 continued. For RS232 Communication: Recall Defaults Scan 1 ³ For Light Pen Communication: Recall Defaults Scan 1 ³ RS232 IGHT NTERFACES Enable RS-232 Scan 2 ³ Enable Light Pen/Wand Scan 2 ³...

  • Page 15: Installation Of An Auxiliary Scanner

    Continued on page 12. 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. 60950-00/UL 60950 and norm EN 60950, the power source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source.
  • Page 16 NSTALLATION OF AN 11. Configure the auxiliary scanner to send formatted data to the MS7220. Normal slave mode operation will only require reserve Code 32 to be set in the auxiliary scanner. The Reserve Code 32 bar code applies for all scanners, except the MS6720, to be used as an auxiliary scanner.

  • Page 17: Scanner Parts

    CANNER ARTS Figure 7a: Scanner Parts Figure 7b: Scanner Parts Output Window Red LED Green LED Speaker Side Cover Cable Door Cable Jack Cover Horizontal Mount Base Multi-Function Button (see page 15) Cable Connection Area Foam Insert...

  • Page 18: Power Save Modes And The Multi-Function Button

    Blink Power Save Mode (Default): “Blinks” the laser OFF & ON after a programmed period of non-use. When the scanner recognizes a bar code it will exit the Blink mode. Laser Off Power Save Mode: Turns the laser OFF after a programmed period of non-use.

  • Page 19: Multi -Function

    The Laser & Motor Off Power Save Mode is the only power save mode that can be activated with the multi-function button. AKING THE NIT FROM The next button depression will awaken the scanner for normal operation. UNCTION UTTON EEPER & M NIT IN...

  • Page 20: Indicators

    One Beep When the scanner first receives power, the green LED will turn on, the red LED will flash and the scanner will beep once. The red LED will remain on for the duration of the beep. The scanner is now ready to scan.

  • Page 21: Failure Modes

    Three Beeps - on power up If the scanner beeps 3 times on power up then, the nonvolatile memory that holds the scanner configuration has failed. Return the unit for repair at an authorized service center.

  • Page 22: Visual

    After a successful scan, the scanner transmits the data to the host device. Some communication modes require that the host inform the scanner when data is ready to be received. If the host is not ready to accept the information, the scanner’s red LED will remain on until the data can be transmitted.

  • Page 23: Labels

    ABELS Each scanner has a label on the back of the unit. The label contains information such as the model number, date of manufacture, and the serial number. Additional CE and caution information has been molded into the back of the case.

  • Page 24: Scan Volume

    OLUME 100% UPC B ASED ON Figure 10: Top View Scan Volume (Default) Figure 11: Side View Scan Volume (Default) Specifications subject to change without notice. EFAULT ODES...

  • Page 25: Depth Of Field By Minimum Bar Code Element Width

    EPTH OF IELD BY 100% UPC B ASED ON Figure 12: Top View of Default Depth of Field Minimum Bar Code Element Width mils Specifications subject to change without notice. INIMUM ODES 10.4 LEMENT IDTH...
  • Page 26 EPTH OF IELD BY 100% UPC B ASED ON Figure 13: Side View of Default Depth of Field Minimum Bar Code Element Width mils Specifications subject to change without notice. INIMUM ODES 10.4 LEMENT IDTH...

  • Page 27: Eas Deactivation Antenna

    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 lint free, non-abrasive cleaning cloth. Gently wipe the scanner window. NTENNA Figure 14: EAS Deactivation Antenna...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Guide

    No tone is selected. UIDE Check the transformer, outlet and power strip. Make sure the cable is plugged into the scanner. Some host systems cannot supply enough current to power an ArgusScan. Use the power supply included with the scanner.
  • Page 29 (Typical of Non-UPC/EAN codes. The scanner defaults to a minimum of 4 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.
  • Page 30 Check if the check digits are set properly. Check if the correct minimum symbol length is set. Make sure the scanner is configured for the appropriate mode. Make sure that the proper PC type (AT, PS2 or XT) is selected. Verify the correct country code and data formats are selected.
  • Page 31 UIDE ONTINUED Enable Caps Lock Detect setting of the scanner to detect whether the PC is operating in Caps Lock. Try operating the scanner in the Alt mode. Increase the interscan code delay setting. Adjust if the F0 break is transmitted.
  • Page 32 Ensure slave scanner is MLPN connected to the MS7220 com port marked “Aux” port. * The MS7220 must be The slave scanner must be configured to send “slave” formatted data (reserve code 32). Check that the scanner is programmed for USB operation.

  • Page 33: Rs232 Demonstration Program

    It is only intended to prove that cabling is correct, the com port is working, and the scanner is working. If the bar code data displays on the screen while using this program, it only demonstrates that the hardware interface and scanner are working.

  • Page 34: Applications And Protocols

    PPLICATIONS AND The model number on each scanner includes the scanner number and factory default communications protocol. Version Scanner Identifier 7220 7220 The MS7220 with Built-in PC Keyboard Wedge Interface is designed to be used for keyboard emulation only. Many RS-232 programmable functions available in other Metrologic scanners are also available as keyboard wedge functions.

  • Page 35: Design Specifications

    ESIGN PECIFICATIONS PERATIONAL Light Source: Laser Power: Depth of Field: Scan Speed: Scan Pattern: Scan Lines: Min Bar Width: Decode Capability: System Interfaces: Print Contrast: No. Characters Read: Roll, Pitch, Yaw: Beeper Operation: Indicators (LED): ECHANICAL Height: Depth: Width: Weight: Termination: Cable: Specifications subject to change without notice...

  • Page 36: Specifications

    ESIGN PECIFICATIONS LECTRICAL Input Voltage: Power: Operating Current: DC Transformers: Laser Class 1: EMC: NVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Humidity: Light Levels: Contaminants: Ventilation: Specifications subject to change without notice. MS7220 D ESIGN 5.2VDC ± 0.25V 1.9 W 360 mA Class II;...

  • Page 37: Default Settings

    EFAULT ETTINGS 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. If an asterisk is not in the default column then the default setting is Off or Disabled.
  • Page 38 EFAULT ETTINGS Parameter Spaces High as Code 39 Bars High as Scanned Spaces High as Scanned DTS/SIEMENS DTS/NIXDORF NCR F NCR S Poll Light Pen Source Beeper Tone Beep/Transmit Sequence Beeper Volume Communication Timeout Razzberry Tone on Timeout Three Beeps on Timeout No Beeps on Timeout Enter Power Save Mode Blink Power Save Mode...
  • Page 39 EFAULT ETTINGS Parameter Same Symbol Rescan Timeout: 2000 msecs Intercharacter Delay Programmable in 1 msec steps (MAX 255 msecs) Number of Scan Buffers Transmit EAN-8 Check Digit Transmit EAN-13 Check Digit Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Expand UPC-E Convert UPC-A to EAN-13 UPC GTIN-14 Format...
  • Page 40 EFAULT ETTINGS Parameter 8 Data Bits 7 Data Bits Transmit Sanyo ID Characters Nixdorf ID LRC Enabled UPC Prefix UPC Suffix Transmit AIM ID Characters STX Prefix ETX Suffix Carriage Return Line Feed - disabled by default in KBW Tab Prefix Tab Suffix "DE"...
  • Page 41 EFAULT ETTINGS Parameter Bookland 977 (2 digit) Supplemental Requirement Supplements are not Required Two Digit Redundancy Five Digit Redundancy 100 msec to Find Supplement Programmable in 100 msec steps (MAX 800 msec) Coupon Code 128 Programmable Code Lengths Programmable Prefix Characters Suffix Characters Prefixes for individual Code...
  • Page 42 EFAULT ETTINGS Default settings for “Aux” interface The secondary scanner and the MS7320 always communicate via RS232. Data is relayed to the host via various primary interfaces. Parameter Aux Baud Rate Aux parity Aux data bits Aux stop bits Aux character RTS...

  • Page 43: Ms7220 Stands

    MS7220 S TANDS Vertical Stand Kit [ See page 40 for installation instructions. Kit Includes: a. #8 x 1 round head wood screw b. M3 x .5 x 6mm pan head screw c. Vertical base cover d. Cable door Tools required for installation: •...

  • Page 44: Vertical Stand Installation

    Remove the three screws securing the cable cover to the unit and slide it up and off the scanner. Disconnect the cable and slide the horizontal stand up and off the unit. Mounting the MS7220: Peel off the base plate’s tape backing and affix it to the countertop or drill four #39 pilot holes and secure the base plate to the countertop with the four #8 wood screws provided.

  • Page 45: Optional Flex Stand Installation

    Remove the three screws securing the cable cover to the unit and slide it up and off the scanner. Disconnect the cable and slide the horizontal stand up and off the unit. Mounting the MS7220: Peel off the base plate’s tape backing and affix it to the countertop or drill four #39 pilot holes and secure the base plate to the countertop with the four #8 wood screws provided.

  • Page 46: Scanner Pinout Connections

    CANNER AND ABLE Scanner Pinout Connections The MS7220 scanner interfaces terminate to 10-pin modular jacks located on the back of the unit. The serial # label indicates the interface enabled when the scanner is shipped from the factory. MS7220-13 OCIA...
  • Page 47 Auxilary Port RS232 IN Only Function Ground RS-232 Receive Input RS-232 Transmit Output RTS in CTS out 6-10 ERMINATIONS Figure 16: Scanner Interface Ports ONTINUED MS7220-37 RS-232 or Light Pen Function Ground RS-232 Transmit Output RS-232 Receive Input RTS Output...
  • Page 48 CANNER AND ABLE Cable Connector Configurations (Host End) PowerLink Cable Shield Ground RS-232 Transmit Output RS-232 Receive Input DTR Input Power/Signal Ground Reserved CTS Input RTS Output +5VDC xxx* specifies connection to the host USB PowerLink Cable 54-54165, Type A) MLPN Ground PowerLink, RS232 AUX Cable...
  • Page 49 CANNER AND ABLE Cable Connector Configuration The PowerLink cable is terminated with a 5-pin DIN female connector on one end, and a 6-pin mini DIN male on the other. 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.

  • Page 50: Limited Warranty

    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. Corporate Headquarters Metrologic Instruments, Inc. 90 Coles Road Blackwood, NJ 08012-4683 Germany Metrologic Instruments GmbH Dornierstrasse 2 82178 Puchheim b.

  • Page 51: Laser And Product Safety

    ASER AND RODUCT 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.
  • Page 52 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 53: Patents

    ATENTS “Patent Information This METROLOGIC product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: U.S. Patent No.; 4,960,985; 5,081,342; 5,216,232; 5,260,553; 5,340,971; 5,343,027; 5,557,093; 5,627,359; 5,637,852; 5,661,292; 5,686,717; 5,777,315; 5,789,731; 5,828,049; 6,029,894; 6,098,885; 6,209,789; 4,360,798; 4,369,361; 4,387,297; 4,460,120; 4,496,831; 4,593,186; 4,607,156;...

  • Page 54: Index

    NDEX Accessories...2 Adapter...2, 45 Audible ...16 Autodiscriminates...31 Bar Code ...20, 21, 22 Beep...16, 34 Cable...2, 5, 9, 13, 27, 28, 31, 39, 42-45 Caution...5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 CE ...48 Communication ...30, 34 Connector...44, 45 Customer Service...2, 46 Decode Capability ...31 Default Settings...33-38 Design Specifications...31, 32 EAS ...23...
  • Page 56 July 2003 Printed in USA 0 0 - 0 2 5 5 4 B...

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