Installing the Scanner to the Host System RS232 MS1690-14 ...7 Keyboard Wedge MS1690-47 ...8 Stand Alone Keyboard MS1690-47 ...9 IBM MS1690-11...10 Full Speed USB MS1690-40 (Integrated) ...11 Low Speed USB MS1690-38 (Integrated) ...11 Stand Kits Stand Components, MLPN 46-00147...12 Hard Mounting the Stand...13 Assembling the Stand...14...
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ABLE OF ONTENTS Scanner and Cable Terminations Scanner Pinout Connections ... 34 Cable Connector Configurations ... 36 Limited Warranty ... 38 Product Safety Notices ... 39 Cautions ... 40 Patents ... 41 Index ... 42 Contact Information and Office Locations... 45...
NTRODUCTION The MS1690 Focus is a high performance hand-held area imaging bar code scanner that utilizes high-resolution CMOS imaging sensors for superior image quality. Focus utilized Omniplanar, Inc.’s Swiftdecoder™ software, for reliable decoding of both 1D and 2D bar code symbologies. Sharp images can be captured and transmitted in a variety of outputs including: .jpg, .bmp, and .tiff.
Focus Area Imaging Bar Code Scanner 00-02544 MetroSelect 00-02065 Supplemental Configuration Guide* MS1690 Focus Area Imaging Bar Code Scanner 00-02098 Installation and User’s Guide* Available on the Metrologic website - www.metrologic.com Part # AC to DC Power Transformer - Regulated 5.2VDC @ 650 mA output.
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* Contact a Metrologic customer service representative for additional information on the MVC cable series and the host connections available. 00-02001 MS1690 Focus Stand (46-00147) Installation Guide 46-00147 Modular Presentation Stand 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...
See Visual Indicators (on page 17) See Visual Indicators (on page 17) See Visual Indicators (on page 17) See Audible Indicators (on page 16) See The PowerLink Cable (on page 5) 10-pin RJ45, Female Socket, See Scanner Pinout Connections (on page 34) LED Aperture...
Figure 2. ISCONNECTING 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 handle of the unit near the cable.
NTRODUCTION Labels Each scanner has a label located on the underside of the head. This label provides the unit’s model number, date of manufacture, serial number, CE and caution information. The following figure gives an example of the label and its location.
3 times indicating that the scanner is ready for use. Turn on the host device. Plugging the scanner into a port on the host system does not guarantee that scanned information will be communicated properly to the host system. The scanner is shipped from the factory configured with default settings.
3 times indicating that the scanner is ready for use. Turn on the host device. Plugging the scanner into a port on the host system does not guarantee that scanned information will be communicated properly to the host system. The scanner is shipped from the factory configured with default settings.
3 times indicating that the scanner is ready for use. Turn on the host device. Plugging the scanner into a port on the host device does not guarantee that scanned information will be communicated properly to the host device. The scanner is shipped from the factory configured with default settings.
3 times indicating that the scanner is ready for use. Plugging the scanner into a port on the host system does not guarantee that scanned information will be communicated properly to the host system. The scanner is shipped from the factory configured with default settings.
3 times indicating that the scanner is ready for use. As a default, the MS1690-38 leaves the factory with USB Keyboard Emulation Mode eabled. For information on configuring the MS1690-38 for USB Serial Emulation...
TAND OUNTING THE TAND PTIONAL Metrologic provides two #8 wood screws for securing the stand base to the counter top. The following figure provides the pilot hole dimensions for securing the stand base. Figure 12. Stand Base Hole Pattern (Not to Scale)
When scanner successfully reads the bar code it will beep once, the white LED will flash and the decoded data will be transmitted to the host. * For additional configurable modes of operation, please refer to the MS1690 Focus Supplemental Configuration Guide ( PERATION MLPN Figure 14.
When the scanner successfully reads a bar code it will beep once and the white LED will turn on indicating data is being transmitted. If the scanner does not beep once and the white light does not turn on, then the bar code has not been successfully read.
When the scanner successfully reads a bar code it will beep once and the white LED will turn on indicating data is being transmitted. If the scanner does not beep once and the white light does not turn on, then the bar code has not been successfully read.
PERATION Failure Modes Long Razzberry Tone – During Power Up Failed to initialize or configure the scanner. If the scanner does not respond after reprogramming, return the scanner for repair. Short Razzberry Tone – During Scanning An Invalid bar code has been scanned when in configuration mode or the...
CANNER PERATION Depth of Field by Minimum Bar Code Element Width Figure 16. Depth of Field by Minimum Bar Code Element Width .132 mils Specifications are subject to change without notice. INIMUM .254 10.4 LEMENT IDTH .533 .254 .381 15.9...
CANNER PERATION IR Activation Range The MS1690 has a built in object detection sensor that instantly turns on the scanner when an object is presented within the scanner’s IR activation Area. Figure 17. IR Activation Area Specifications are subject to change without notice...
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. All Interfaces MS1690 Series Troubleshooting Guide Symptoms Possible Causes No power is being supplied to the scanner.
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Verify that the bar code being scanned falls into the configured criteria (i.e. character length lock or minimum bar code length settings). If the scanner is setup to support ACK/NAK, RTS/CTS, or XON/XOFF, verify that the host cable and host are supporting the handshaking properly.
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Make sure that the proper PC type AT, or PS2 is selected. Verify correct country code and data formatting are selected. Adjust inter-character delay symptom. Check that the scanner and the host are configured for the same interface parameters. Solution...
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It may be necessary to try this in both settings. Enable Caps Lock detect setting of the scanner to detect if the PC is operating in Caps Lock. Try operating the scanner in Alt mode. Check to make sure that the baud...
Width: Depth: Weight: Termination: Cable: Specifications are subject to change without notice. MS1690 D ESIGN LED 645 nm 1 ms to 8 ms Maximum 85 mA emits 3,120 mlm 0 mm – 230 mm (0" – 9") for 0.330 mm (13 mil) Bar Code at Default Setting 49 mm W x 19 mm H (1.9”...
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Humidity: Light Levels: Shock: Contaminants: Ventilation: Specifications are subject to change without notice.. MS1690 D ESIGN 5.0VDC ± 0.25V Peak = 2 W (Typical) Operating = 1.65 W (Typical) Idle / Standby = 800 mW (Typical) Peak = 400 mA (Typical)
CANNER DENTIFIER MS1690 - The MS1690-47 with a built-in PC Keyboard Wedge Interface is designed for Keyboard emulation use only. Many RS232 configurable functions available in other Metrologic scanners are also available as keyboard wedge functions. The following are the most important selectable options specific to the keyboard wedge.
EFAULT ETTINGS Many functions of the scanner can be “configured” – 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.
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EFAULT ETTINGS PARAMETER Maxicode Aztec Postals Mod 43 Check on Code 39 MSI-Plessy 10/10 Check Digit MSI-Plessy Mod 10 Check Digit Paraf Support ITF ITF Symbol Lengths Symbol Length Lock Beeper tone Beep/transmit sequence Communication timeout Razzberry tone on timeout Three beeps on timeout Same symbol rescan timeout: 1000 msecs...
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EFAULT ETTINGS PARAMETER Transmit lead zero on UPC-E 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 digit on Code 39 Transmit Mod 10/ITF Transmit MSI-Plessy Parity Baud Rate 8 Data Bits...
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EFAULT ETTINGS PARAMETER XON/XOFF Handshaking ACK/NAK Two Digit Supplements Five Digit Supplements Bookland 977 (2 digit) Supplemental Requirement Supplements are not Required Two Digit Redundancy Five digit Redundancy Coupon Code 128 † Configurable Code Lengths † Code Selects with configurable Code Length Locks Configurable Prefix characters Suffix characters...
ONFIGURATION The MS1690 Focus Series has three modes of configuration. • Bar Codes The MS1690 can be configured by scanning the bar codes included in the Metrologic Single-Line Configuration Guide ( can be downloaded for FREE from Metrologic’s website (www.metrologic.com).
The user merely connects the scanner to a serial port on the PC, launches the MetroSet2 program, and blasts off to new software upgrades. Each MS1690, regardless of the version number or communication protocol, can be upgraded. In other words, all RS232 (-14), keyboard wedge (-47), IBM 468X/469X (-11), low speed USB (-38), and full speed USB (-40) units can be upgraded.
RS232 Transmit Output RS232 Receive Input RTS Output CTS Input DTR Input Reserved Reserved +5VDC Shield Ground MS1690-47, Keyboard Wedge & Stand-Alone Keyboard Ground RS232 Transmit Output RS232 Receive Input PC Data PC Clock KB Clock PC +5V KB Data...
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CANNER AND ABLE MS1690-38, Low Speed USB Function GND/USB- Transmit Receive RTS Output CTS Input USB + V +5VDC Shield Ground MS1690-40, Full Speed USB Function GND/USB- Transmit Receive RTS Output CTS Input USB + V +5VDC Shield Ground ERMINATIONS...
CANNER AND ABLE Cable Connector Configurations (Host End) “Standard” PowerLink Cable 53-53000-3 Coiled Function Shield Ground RS232 Transmit Output RS232 Receive Input DTR Input/Light Pen Source Power/Signal Ground Reserved CTS Input RTS Output +5VDC Stand Alone Keyboard PowerLink Cable 53-53020-3 Function PC Data Power Ground...
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CANNER AND ABLE Cable Connector Configuration (Host End) Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable 53-53002-3 Coiled Function Keyboard Clock Keyboard Data No Connect Power Ground +5 VDC Function PC Data No Connect Power Ground +5 VDC 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.
Metrologic at its Blackwood, New Jersey, U.S.A. facility. The MS1690 Focus scanners have a five (5) year limited warranty from the date of manufacture. Metrologic warrants and represents that all MS1690 Focus scanners are free of all defects in material, workmanship and design, and have been produced and labeled in compliance with all applicable U.S.
RODUCT AFETY 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.
LED scanner. Never attempt to look at the LED beam, even if the scanner appears to be nonfunctional. Never open the scanner in an attempt to look into the device. Doing so could result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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