Metrologic Instruments MLPN 2168 User Manual

METROLOGIC® INSTRUMENTS, INC.

TECH 8

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Laser Bar Code

Projection Scanner

Installation and User’s Guide

MLPN 2168
Printed in USA
October 1999 Rev 01

Locations

USA Corporate Headquarters

Metrologic Instruments, Inc. Customer Service: 1-800-ID-METRO
90 Coles Rd. Telephone: [phone]
Blackwood, NJ 08012-4683

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]
Internet: http://www.metrologic.com

South America

Rua Flórida 1.821, 5° Andar- Brooklin
CEP 04571-090, São Paulo-SP, Brasil

Outside Brazil

Metrologic South America Fax: [phone]

In Brazil Telephone: [phone]
Metrologic do Brasil Ltda

Outside Brazil

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In Brazil

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Europe

Metrologic Instruments GmbH Telephone: [phone]
Dornierstrasse 2
82178 Puchheim b. Fax: [phone]
Munich, Germany

Email: [e-mail]

Asia

Metrologic Asia (PTE) Ltd. Telephone: [phone]
31, Kaki Bukit Road 3
#05-08 Techlink Fax: [phone]
Singapore 417818

Email: [e-mail]

Copyright

© 1999 by Metrologic
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.

Products and brand names mentioned in this document are trademarks of their respective companies.

Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced,

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Table of Contents

Unpacking List................................................................................................................................1

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................1

Labels............................................................................................................................................ 2

Applications and Protocols ........................................................................................................... 2

Maintenance.................................................................................................................................. 3

Configuration of the Scanner to the Host System ........................................................................ 3

Scanner Connections.................................................................................................................... 4

Attaching the Scanner to the Stand and Work Surface ............................................................... 5

Scanning Bar Codes..................................................................................................................... 6

Appendix A

Specifications................................................................................................................. 7, 8

Appendix B

Version A1 Pin Assignments for the Mil spec Connector................................................. 9

Version A15 Pin Assignments for the Mil spec Connector............................................. 10

Appendix C

Warranty and Disclaimer .................................................................................................11

Appendix D

Notices ...................................................................................................................... 12, 13

Appendix E

Patents ............................................................................................................................ 14

Index...................................................................................................................................... 15, 16

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Unpacking List

The shipping carton, will contain the following:

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• TECH 8

• Installation and User’s Guide

• ScanSelect™ Scanner Programming Guide

• Communication Cable (optional) or Communication Cable with Power Supply (optional)

Laser Bar Code Projection Scanner

• Stand (optional)

If any item is missing or 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.

Introduction

Metrologic’s TECH 8® laser bar code projection scanner is encased in an NEMA-12 steel case.
The scanner’s construction enables the scanner to operate in harsh surroundings, especially
industrial environments. Water-resistant, shock-resistant, and rugged, the TECH 8 scanner is
also fast, aggressive and reliable. It can register bar codes at a range of 203mm - 457mm
(8" - 18") and can autodiscriminate among all common codes.

Among the scanner’s many features is an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) in the
decoding system that virtually eliminates misreads and MECCA
Correcting Algorithm). MECCA

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enables the scanner to read poorly printed, wrinkled or even

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(Metrologic Enhanced Code

torn bar codes on the first pass.

The scanner has been configured at the time of manufacture based on information supplied at
the time of order.

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Labels

The first label is found inside the window of the scanner noting that this device is a CDRH Class
IIa laser product and EN 60825-1 LASERKLASSE 1. The second label is located on back of the
scanner. This label contains information such as the model number, the date of manufacture
and the serial number. The following are samples of the labels that are found on the unit.

Complies with 21 CFR
Chapter 1 subchapter
J. Class IIa laser
Product. Avoid long­term viewing of direct
laser light.

LASERKLASSE 1

Metrologic

Metrologic Instruments, Inc.
Blackwood, New Jersey, USA
Contains no user serviceable
components.
Warranty void if case is opened.

Complies with FCC and ICES-003 de la vue au rayonnement laser
Class A. See manual. direct. Apprareil laser Classe IIa

Manufactured Blackwood, NJ.

October 1999

Model :

Serial # :

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IS872-E1

TECH 8™ Barcode Scanner

XXXXXXXXXX

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11-30V

This product complies with US
DHHS Standard 21 CFR Chapter

US

1 Subchapter J. Class IIa Laser

LISTED

Product. Avoid long-term viewing

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I.T.E.

of direct laser light.

Eviter toute exposition prolongee

CAUTION:
Laser light when opened.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

Applications and Protocols

The following chart lists the version identifiers for all the communication protocols. Listed on
each scanner is a model number. The model number includes the scanner number, revision
label, and denoted version identifier. For example, if the model number is MS870-B1, the
scanner is an MS870, B is the revision level, and 1 is the version identifier.

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B UNITS

Scanner Version Identifier Communication Protocol(s)

MS870 1 RS-232, OCIA
MS870 15 Light Pen Emulation

Maintenance

Smudges or dirt that appears on the scanner window can interfere with proper scanning.
Therefore, the window will need occasional cleaning.

1. Spray glass cleaner onto lint free, non-abrasive cleaning cloth.

2. Gently wipe the scanner window.

Configuration of the Scanner to the Host System

The scanner has been configured at the time of manufacture based on information supplied at
the time of order. If ScanSet
on how to configure your scanner.

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is being used, refer to the ScanSet documentation for information

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