Metrologic Instruments MS6200 User Manual

METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.

Installation and User’s Guide

MS6200 Pulsar™ Series

Single-Line Hand-Held Laser Scanner

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LOCATIONS

Corporate Headquarters

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

Germany

Metrologic Instruments GmbH Tel: [phone]
Dornierstrasse 2 Fax: [phone]
82178 Puchheim b. Email: [e-mail]
Munich, Germany

Spain

Metrologic Eria lbérica SL Tel: [phone]
Julián Camarillo, 29 D-1 Fax: [phone]
Bajo 28037 Madrid Email: [e-mail]

Italy

Metrologic Italia S.r.l. Tel: [phone]
Via Emilia 68 Fax: [phone]
1-40064 Ozzano dell’Emilia (BO) Email: [e-mail]

United Kingdom

Metrologic Instruments UK Limited
Unit 58
Tempus Business Centre
Kingsclere Road
Basingstoke
Hapshire

Asia

Metrologic Asia (Pte) Ltd Tel: [phone]
31 Kaki Bukit Road 3 Fax: [phone]
#05-08 Techlink Email: [e-mail]
Singapore 417818

China

Metro (Suzhou) Technologies Co., Ltd.
221 Xing Hai Street Fax: [phone]
Suzhou Industrial Park Email: [e-mail]
Suzhou, China 215021

South America

Metrologic South America Tel: [phone]
Rua Flórida, 1821 - 5° Andar Fax: [phone]
São Paulo, SP, Brasil Email: [e-mail]
CEP: 04571-090

Brazil

Metrologic do Brasil Ltda. Tel: [phone]
Rua Flórida, 1821 - 5° Andar Fax: [phone]
São Paulo, SP, Brasil Email: [e-mail]
CEP: 04571-090

Copyright

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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.
MLPN 2447

Printed in USA
May 2000

Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.metrologic.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Accessories and Supplies.................................................................................2

Quick Start .......................................................................................................3

Standard Scanner Installation...........................................................................4

Keyboard Wedge Installation............................................................................5

Keyboard Wedge Installation............................................................................6

Disconnecting the PowerLink Cable from the Scanner.......................................7

Scanner Parts..................................................................................................8

Audible Indicators.............................................................................................9

Visual Indicators.............................................................................................10

Failure Modes................................................................................................11

Scan Area ...................................................................................................... 12

Labels............................................................................................................13

Maintenance..................................................................................................13

Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................14

RS-232 Demonstration Program.....................................................................18

Appendix A

Specifications.............................................................................................19

Appendix B

Default Settings..........................................................................................21

Appendix C

Scanner Pinout Connections.......................................................................25

Cable Connector Configurations.................................................................26

Appendix D

Warranty and Disclaimer.............................................................................28

Appendix E

Notices.......................................................................................................29

Appendix F

Patent Information......................................................................................30

Index .............................................................................................................31

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INTRODUCTION

The MS6220 Pulsar™ is an entry-level hand held contact laser bar code scanner
that combines the high-speed and accuracy of a laser scanner with the working
range and price of a typical CCD.

Pulsar has a controlled 7.6 cm (3”) depth of field on 100% UPC bar codes, which
makes it perfect for large retail applications where UPC/EAN bar codes are
frequently scanned at less demanding, low-volume check-out areas or satellite
cash registers.

The MS6220 Pulsar is equipped with PowerLink user-replaceable cables, utilizes
MetroSelect® configuration bar codes and is MetrOPOS™ compatible.

Scanner

MS6220-9

MS6220-11

MS6220-41 Full RS-232/Light Pen Emulation

MS6220-47

OCIA

IBM 468X/469X

Keyboard Wedge, Stand-Alone Keyboard and RS232
Transmit/Receive

Interface

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ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES

The following is a list of parts that may or may not be included in a MS6220 kit.

• MS6220 Pulsar™ Single-Line Contact Laser Scanner

• AC to DC Power Transformer – Regulated 5.2VDC @ 650 mA output

• One of the following may be included:

• 120 V United States [ MLPN 45-45593 ]

• 220 V - 240 V Continental European [ MLPN 45-45591 ]

• 220 V – 240 V United Kingdom [ MLPN 45-45592 ]

• PowerLink Cable with built in power jack.

• One of the following may be included:

• Standard – 2.1 m (7’) straight cord, short strain relief

[ MLPN 54-54000 ]

• Optional – 2.7 m (9’) coiled cord, long strain relief
[ MLPN 53-53000 ]

• Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable Kit [ MLPN 53-53002 or 54-54002 ]

• A PowerLink “ Y” Cable with a 5-pin DIN female connector and a 6-pin

mini DIN male connector

• An Adapter Cable with a 5-pin DIN male connector and a 6-pin mini
DIN female connector

• Installation and User’s Guide [ MLPN 00-02447 ]

• Scanner Custom Configuration Guide

• MetroSelect® Single Line Configuration Guide [ MLPN 00-02544 ]

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.

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QUICK START

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1. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector into the jack on the Pulsar™
MS6220. You will hear a ‘click’ when the connection is made.

2. Connect the L-shaped plug of the power supply into the power jack on the
PowerLink cable.

3. Connect the power supply into an AC outlet. Make sure the AC input
requirements of the power supply match the AC outlet.

(See caution statement below)

4. When the MS6220 is ready to scan, the green LED will turn on, the red LED
will flash and the scanner will beep once.

5. The MS6220 ‘s operation is automatic. The laser pulses on and off. When
the laser is on, the green LED will be on. When the laser is off, the green
LED will be off.

Operational Test

6. Place a bar code in front of the scanning window. The scanner will beep
once and flash the red LED if the bar code was successfully decoded.

7. The scanner is shipped from the factory programmed with default settings.
To configure the MS6220 scanner to meet the host system’s specific needs,
refer to the Programming Guide or custom configuration guide for
instructions on how to change the scanners default settings.

Caution:

To maintain compliance with federal regulations 21 CFR, Part 1040.10, section (f)(6) the scanner
must be plugged into an electrical outlet with a switch accessible to the user or be powered by a host
system containing a switch that will disable power to the scanner.

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STANDARD SCANNER INSTALLATION

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1. Turn off the host system.

2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector of the PowerLink cable into the
jack on the MS6220.

Note: If the MS6220 is receiving power from the host system, skip to step

#5. (See caution statement below*)

3. Connect the L-shaped plug of the power supply into the power jack on the
PowerLink cable. (See caution statement below**)

4. Make sure the AC input requirements of the power supply match the AC
outlet. Connect the power supply into an AC outlet.

5. Connect the PowerLink cable to the proper port on the host system.

6. Turn on the host system

7. When the MS6220 is ready to scan, the green LED will turn on, the red LED
will flash and the scanner will beep once.

Manufacturer’s Note:

Plugging the scanner into a port on the host system does not guarantee that the
scanned information will be communicated properly to the host system. The
scanner and/or the host system may need to be configured for communications
to occur.

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. 950/UL 1950 and norm EN 60950, the power
source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source.

**To maintain compliance with federal regulations 21 CFR, Part 1040.10, section (f)(6) the scanner
must be plugged into an electrical outlet with a switch accessible to the user or be powered by a host
system containing a switch that will disable power to the scanner.

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KEYBOARD WEDGE INSTALLATION

1. Turn off the host system.

2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector of the PowerLink cable into the
jack on the MS6220.

3. Connect the L-shaped plug of the power supply into the power jack on the
PowerLink cable (refer to the manufacturer’s recommendation on page 6).

4. Make sure the AC input requirements of the power supply match the AC
outlet. Connect the power supply into an AC outlet (see caution statement
below**).

5. Disconnect the keyboard from the host system.

6. The PowerLink “Y” 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. According to the termination required,
connect the appropriate end of the adapter cable to the PowerLink “Y” cable,
leaving the necessary termination exposed for connecting to the keyboard
and the keyboard port on the host system.

7. Connect the PowerLink “Y” cable to the keyboard and keyboard port on the
host system.

8. Power up the host system.

9. When the MS6220 is ready to scan, the green LED will turn on, the red LED
will flash and the scanner will beep once.

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. 950/UL 1950 and norm EN 60950, the power
source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source.

**To maintain compliance with federal regulations 21 CFR, Part 1040.10, section (f)(6) the scanner
must be plugged into an electrical outlet with a switch accessible to the user or be powered by a host
system containing a switch that will disable power to the scanner

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KEYBOARD WEDGE INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

Manufacturer’s Recommendation

If the keyboard port of the host system cannot supply enough current, the
use of an external power supply with the MS6220 Keyboard Wedge will be
necessary. Powering the MS6220 directly from the computer keyboard
connector could interfere with the operation of the scanner or the computer.
Not all computers supply the same current through the keyboard port, so a
scanner may work on one computer and not another (see caution statement
on page 5).

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DISCONNECTING THE POWERLINK CABLE FROM THE SCANNER

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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.

1. Locate the small ‘pin-hole’ on the back of the scanner.

2. Bend an ordinary paperclip into the shape shown above.

3. Insert the paperclip (or other small metallic pin) into the small ‘pin-hole’.

4. You will here a faint ‘click’. Pull gently on the strain-relief of the PowerLink
cable and it will slide out of the scanner.

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SCANNER PARTS

1. Green & Red LEDs
The MS6220 laser pulses on and off during normal operation. When the
laser is on, the green LED will be on. When the laser is off, the green LED
will be off. On a successful read of a bar code, the red LED will flash and
the scanner will beep once. The LEDs are also used as diagnostic
indicators and mode indicators.

2. Output Window
Laser Light emits from this aperture.

3. PowerLink Cable
The 10-pin modular plug on the PowerLink cable connects into the 10-pin
modular jack on the MS6220.

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AUDIBLE INDICATORS

When the MS6220 scanner is operational, it provides audible feedback. These
sounds indicate the status of the scanner. Eight settings are available for the
tone of the beep (normal, 6 alternate tones and no tone). To change the tone,
refer to the Configuration Guide.

One Beep – on power up

The green LED will turn on, then 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.

One Beep – during operation

When the scanner successfully reads a bar code, the red LED
will flash and the scanner will beep once (if programmed to do
so). If the scanner does not beep once and the red light does
not flash, then the bar code has not been successfully read.

Three Beeps – during operation

When entering the program mode, the red LED will flash while
the scanner simultaneously beeps three times. The red LED
will continue to flash until the unit exits program mode. Upon
exiting program mode, the scanner will beep three times and
the red LED will stop flashing.

When configured for communication timeout, 3 beeps during
operation will indicate that a communication timeout has
occurred.

Three Beeps – on power up

This is a failure indicator. Refer to the Failure Modes section
of this guide on page 11.

Razzberry Tone

This is a failure indicator or an invalid code read during
program mode. Refer to the Failure Modes section of this
guide on page 11.

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VISUAL INDICATORS

There is a red LED and a green LED on the MS6220. When the scanner is on,
the activity of the LEDs indicates the status of the current scan and the scanner.

Green and Red LEDs are off

The LEDs will not be illuminated if the scanner is not receiving
power from the host or transformer.

Flashing Green

During normal operation, the laser pulses on and off. When
the laser is active, the green LED is on. When the laser is off,
the green LED is off.

Flashing Green and Single Red Flash

When the scanner successfully reads a bar code, the red LED
will flash and the scanner will beep. If the red LED does not
flash and the scanner does not beep, then the bar code has
not been successfully read.

Flashing Green and Steady Red

After a successful read, 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.

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Steady Green

Indicates continuous laser operation. Accompanied by a
razzberry tone, it indicates that an invalid bar code has been
scanned.

Steady Green and Continuous Flashing Red

When entering the program mode, the red LED will flash, the
green LED will turn on and the scanner will beep three times.
The red LED will continue to flash and the green LED will stay
on until the unit exits the program mode.

FAILURE MODES

One Razzberry Tone on Power-up

This indicates the scanner has experienced a laser or flipper
subsystem failure. Return the unit for repair to a Metrologic
Authorized Service Center.

Continuous Razzberry Tone with all LEDs off

If, upon power up, the scanner emits a continuous razzberry
tone, then the scanner has an experienced an electronic
failure. Return the unit for repair to a Metrologic Authorized
Service Center.

Three Beeps – on power up

If the scanner beeps 3 times on power up then, the non-volatile
memory (NovRAM) that holds the scanner configuration has
failed. Return the unit for repair to a Metrologic Authorized
Service Center.

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SCAN AREA

12

Minimum Bar Code Element Width

A B C D E F

mm .10 .12 .17 .26 .33 .66
mils 4.1 4.8 6.8 10.4 13 26

LABELS

Each scanner has two labels on the underside of the unit. The first label has the
model number, date of manufacture, and caution information. The second label
shows the serial number and the laser information. The following are examples of
these labels:

MAINTENANCE

Smudges and dirt on the window of a bar code scanner can interfere with proper
scanning. Therefore, the output window will need occasional cleaning.

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

2. Gently wipe the scanner window.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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 28.

SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION

Check transformer,

No LEDs, beep
or laser line

No LEDs, beep

3 beeps on
power up

No power is being supplied to
the scanner

No power is being supplied to
the scanner from host

Non-volatile RAM failure

outlet and power strip.
Make sure the cable is
plugged into the
scanner.

Some host systems
cannot supply enough
current to power the
MS6220. Use the
proper power supply.

Contact a Metrologic
Representative, if the
unit will not hold the
programmed
configuration.

Continuous razz
tone on power up

Razz tone at
power up

Unit scans,
Communicates
and beeps twice

The unit powers
up but does not
beep

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RAM or ROM failure

VLD failure or a Scanner
flipper failure

Same Symbol timeout set too
short

Beeper disabled. No tone
selected

Contact a Metrologic
Representative.

Contact a Metrologic
Representative.

Adjust same symbol time
out for a longer time.

Enable beeper. Select
tone.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED)

SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION

UPC/EAN, Code 39,

The unit powers
up, but does not
scan

Scanning a particular
symbology that is not
enabled

Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 93,
Code 128 and Codabar are
enabled by default. Verify that
the type of bar code being
read has been selected.

The unit powers
up, but does not
scan and/or beep

The unit scans a
bar code, but
locks up after the
first scan and the
red LED stays on

The unit scans,
but the data
transmitted to the
host is incorrect

Scanner beeps
at some bar
codes and NOT
for others of the
same bar code
symbology

The scanner has been
programmed for a
character length lock, or
a minimum length and
bar code being scanned
does not satisfy the
programmed criteria

The scanner is
configured to support
some form of host
handshaking but is not
receiving the signal

The scanner’s data
format does not match
the host system
requirements

The print quality of the
bar code is suspect

Or

The aspect ratio of the
bar code is out of
tolerance

Verify that the bar code that is
being scanned falls into the
criteria (Typical of Non­UPC/EAN codes.) The

scanner defaults to a minimum
of 3 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.

Verify that the scanner’s data
format matches that required
by the host. Make sure that the
scanner is connected to the
proper host port.

Check print mode. The type of
printer could be the problem.
Change print settings. For
example change to econo
mode or high speed.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED)

SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION

Scanner beeps
at some bar
codes and NOT
for others of the
same bar code
symbology

Scanner beeps
at some bar
codes and NOT
for others of the
same bar code
symbology

Scanner beeps
at some bar
codes and NOT
for others of the
same bar code
symbology

The bar code may have
been printed incorrectly

The scanner is not
configured correctly for
this type of bar code

The minimum symbol
length setting does not
work with the bar code

Check if it is a check
digit/character/or border
problem.

Check if check digits are set
properly.

Check if the correct minimum
symbol length is set.

The unit scans
the bar code but
there is no data

The unit scans
but the data is
not correct
(Keyboard
Wedge)

16

Configuration is not
correct

Configuration is not
correct

Make sure the scanner is
configured for the appropriate
communication mode.

Make sure that the proper PC
type AT, PS2 or XT is
selected. Verify correct country
code and data formatting are
selected. Adjust intercharcter
delay.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED)

SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION

The unit is not
transmitting each
character
(Keyboard
Wedge)

Alpha characters
show as lower
case (Keyboard
Wedge)

Everything works
except for a
couple of
characters
(Keyboard
Wedge)

Power-up OK
and scans OK
but does not
communicate
properly to the
host

Configuration is not
correct

Computer is in Caps
Lock mode

These characters may
not be supported by that
country’s key lookup
table

Com port at the host is
not working or
configured properly

or
Cable not connected to
the proper comm port

Increase interscan code delay
setting. Adjust whether the F0
break is transmitted. It may be
necessary to try this in both
settings.

Enable Caps Lock detect
setting of the scanner to detect
whether the PC is operating in
Caps Lock.

Try operating the scanner in
Alt mode.

Check to make sure that the
baud rate, data bits, stop bits
and parity of the scanner and
the communication port match
and the program is looking for
“RS-232” data.

The host is
receiving data
but the data does
not look correct

Characters are
being dropped

The scanner and host
may not be configured
for the same interface
font

Scanner may not be set
for sufficient Inter­character delay

Check that the scanner and
the host are configured for the
same interface font.

Add some inter-character
delay to the transmitted output
by using the MetroSelect
Programming Guide MLPN

2407.

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RS-232 DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

If an RS-232 scanner is not communicating with your IBM compatible PC, key in
the following BASIC program to test that the communication port and scanner are
working. This program is for demonstration purposes only. It is only intended to
prove that cabling is correct, the communication 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. At this
point, investigate whether the application software and the scanner configuration
match. If the application does not support RS-232 scanners, a software wedge
program that will take RS-232 data and place it into a keyboard buffer may be
needed. This program tells the PC to ignore RTS-CTS, Data Set Ready (DSR)
and Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signals. If the demonstration program works and
yours still does not, jumper RTS to CTS and Data Terminal Reading (DTR) to
DCD and DSR on the back of your PC.

10 CLS
20 ON ERROR GOTO 100
30 OPEN “COM1:9600,S,7,1,CS0,DS0,CD0,LF” AS #1
35 PRINT “SCAN A FEW BAR CODES”
40 LINE INPUT #1, BARCODE$
50 PRINT BARCODE$
60 K$ = INKEY$: IF K$ = CHR$(27) THEN GOTO 32766
70 GOTO 40
100 PRINT “ERROR NO.”; ERR; “ PRESS ANY KEY TO TERMINATE.”
110 K$ = INKEY$: IF K$ = “” THEN GOTO 110
32766 CLOSE: SYSTEM
32767 END

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APPENDIX A

Specifications

OPERATIONAL

Light Source
Laser Power 0.75 mW (peak)
Depth of Scan Field
Scan Speed 72 ± 2 scan lines per second

Scan Pattern Single scan line
Minimum Bar Width 0.102 mm (4.0 mil)

Visible Laser Diode 650 nm ± 10 nm or

675 nm ± 5 nm

0 mm – 64 mm (0” – 2.5”) for 0.33 mm (13 mil) bar
code at default setting

Decode Capability

System Interfaces

Print Contrast 35% minimum reflectance difference

Number Characters
Read

Roll, Pitch, Yaw 42°, 68°, 52°
Beeper Operation 7 tones or no beep

Indicators (LED)

MECHANICAL

Length 178 mm (7.00”)
Width-Handle 48 mm (1.9”)
Width-Head 70 mm (2.7”)
Weight 121 g (4.2 oz)

Cable Standard 2.1 m (7’) straight; optional 2.7 m (9’) coil

Autodiscriminates all standard bar codes; for others
call Metrologic

RS232, Keyboard Wedge, Light Pen Emulation, IBM
468X/469X, OCIA, Stand Alone Keyboard

Up to 80 data characters
(Maximum number will vary based on symbology
and density)

Green = laser on, ready to scan
Red = good read

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APPENDIX A (CONTINUED)

ELECTRICAL

Input Voltage 5 VDC ± 0.25 V
Power - Operating 800 mW
Current - Operating 160 mA peak @ 5 VDC
DC Transformers Class 2; 5.2 V @ 650 mA
Laser Class Pending
EMC Pending

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating
Temperature

Storage Temperature -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)
Humidity 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Light Levels Up to 4842 Lux (450 footcandles)
Shock Designed to withstand 1.5 m (5’) drops
Contaminants Sealed to resist airborne particulate contaminants
Ventilation None required

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

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APPENDIX B

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. If an
asterisk is not in the default column then the default setting is OFF or DISABLED. Every
communication does not support every parameter. If the communication supports a
parameter listed in the charts on the following pages, a check mark will appear.

Parameter Default OCIA RS-232

Normal Scan Mode (Blink) *
Continuous Scan Mode
UPC/EAN *
UPC-A *
EAN-8 *
EAN-13 *
UPC-E *
Code 128 *
Code 93 *
Codabar *
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) *
MOD 10 check on ITF
Code 11
Code 39 *
Full ASCII Code 39
Telepen
Matrix 2 of 5
Airline 2 of 5 (13)
Airline 2 of 5 (15)
Dual Codabar
DK Plessey
STD 2 of 5
MSI Plessey
Double Border
Small Border
MOD 43 Check on Code 39

MSI-Pessey 10/10 Check
Digit
MSI-Plessey MOD 10
Check Digit

Paraf Support ITF

Light

Pen

IBM

46XX

KBW

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APPENDIX B (CONTINUED)

Parameter Default OCIA RS-232

ITF Symbol Lengths Variable
Minimum Symbol Length 3
Symbol Length Lock None
Bars High as Code 39 *
Spaces High as Code 39
Bars High as Scanned
Spaces High as Scanned
Low Speed Option

Toggle on Decode
10x Narrow Element *
50x Narrow Element
Poll Light Pen Source
Beeper Tone Normal

Beep/Transmit Sequence
Communication Timeout none

Razzberry tone on Timeout
Three beeps on Timeout
Same symbol rescan

timeout 100 msecs
Same symbol rescan
timeout 200 msecs
Same symbol rescan
timeout 500 msecs
Same symbol rescan
timeout 1200 msecs
Same symbol rescan
timeout 2000 msecs
No Same Symbol Timeout

Extra Same Symbol Check
Normal Same Symbol

Check
Infinite Same Symbol
Timeout

Inter-character delay
Programmable in 1 msec
steps (max 255 msecs)

Number of scan buffers
(maximum)

Transmit UPC-A check digit *
Transmit UPC-E check digit

Before

transmit

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* ü ü ü ü ü

1

msecs

10

msecs

in KBW

2 ü ü ü ü ü

Light

Pen

ü ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü ü
ü ü ü ü ü
ü ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü ü
ü ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü ü
ü ü ü ü ü

IBM

46XX

ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü

KBW

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APPENDIX B (CONTINUED)

Parameter Default OCIA RS-232

Expand UPC-E
Convert UPC-A to EAN-13
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 10/ITF
Transmit MSI-Plessy
Parity Space
Baud Rate 9600
8 Data Bits
7 Data Bits *
Stop Bits 2
Manufacturer’s ID
Scanner ID
Transmit Sanyo ID

Characters
Nixdorf ID
Aim ID
Sineko ID
Sni Beetle ID
Tec ID
NCR ID
Rochford Thomson ID
Family Dollar ID
LRC Enabled
UPC Prefix
UPC Suffix
Carriage Return *
Line Feed-Disabled by

default in KBW
Tab Prefix
Tab Suffix
“C” prefix
“I” prefix
STX prefix

*

* ü ü ü ü ü

*

Light

Pen

ü ü ü ü ü
ü ü ü ü ü
ü ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü
ü ü ü ü
ü ü ü ü

ü ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü

ü ü

ü ü
ü ü
ü ü
ü ü
ü ü
ü ü
ü ü
ü ü
ü ü
ü ü
ü ü
ü ü

ü ü

ü ü
ü ü
ü ü
ü ü
ü ü

IBM

46XX

KBW

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APPENDIX B (CONTINUED)

Parameter Default OCIA RS-232

ETX suffix
“DE” Disable Command
“FL” Laser Commands
DTR Handshaking support
RTS/CTS Handshaking
Character RTS/CTS *
Message RTS/CTS
XON/XOFF Handshaking
ACK/NAK
Two Digit Supplements
Five Digit Supplements
Bookland (978)
977 (2 digit) Supplemental

Requirement
Supplements are not
Required
Two Digit Redundancy *

Five Digit Redundancy
Number System 5

Supplements
FR. Bookland (378)
434/439 Supplement
100 msec to Find

Supplement Programmable
in 100 msec steps
(max 800 msec)

Coupon Code 128
Programmable Code

Lengths
Programmable Prefix
Characters
Programmable Suffix
Characters

7 avail ü ü ü ü ü
10 avail ü ü
10 avail

Prefixes for Individual Code
types
Inter Scan-Code Delay
Programmable (100 µsec
steps)

800

µsec

Function/Control Key Support
Minimum Element Width

Programmable in 5.6 µsec

1 msec. ü

steps
Country Coded Keyboards US

Light

Pen

IBM

46XX

KBW

ü ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü

ü
ü ü
ü ü
ü ü

As Code

39

As Code

39

As Code

39

ü ü
ü ü
ü ü

ü ü ü ü ü

*

ü ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü ü
ü ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü ü

ü ü ü ü ü
ü ü ü ü ü

* ü ü ü ü ü

ü ü

As Code

39

ü ü

ü ü

ü ü

ü

ü

ü

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APPENDIX C

Scanner Pinout Connections

The MS6220 scanner interfaces terminate
to a 10-pin modular jack. The serial # label
indicates the interface enabled when the
scanner is shipped from the factory.

MS6220-9 OCIA

Pin Function

1 Ground
2 No Connection
3 No Connection
4 RDATA
5 RDATA Return
6 Clock In
7 Clock Out
8 Clock in Return/Clock out Rtrn
9 +5VDC

10 Shield Ground

MS6220-41 RS-232/LTPN

Pin Function

1 Ground
2 RS-232 Transmit Output
3 RS-232 Receive Input
4 RTS Output
5 CTS Input
6 DTR Input/LTPN Source
7 Reserved
8 LTPN Data
9 +5VDC

10 Shield Ground

1

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MS6220-11 IBM 468X/469X

Pin Function

1 Ground
2 No Connection
3 No Connection
4 No Connection
5 No Connection
6 No Connection
7 IBM B-Transmit
8 IBM A+ Receive
9 +5VDC

10 Shield Ground

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APPENDIX C (CONTINUED)

1

Cable Connector Configurations

“Standard” PowerLink cable

(MLPN 53000 or 54000)

MS6220-47 Keyboard Wedge

Pin Function

10

1 Ground
2 RS-232 Transmit Output
3 RS-232 Receive Input
4 PC Data
5 PC Clock
6 KB Clock
7 PC +5V
8 KB Data
9 +5VDC

10 Shield Ground

9-pin D-type female connector to the PC

Pin Function

1 Shield Ground
2 RS-232 Transmit Output
3 RS-232 Receive Input
4 DTR Input
5 Power/Signal Ground
6 Light Pen Data

9-Pin D-Type Connector

7 CTS Input
8 RTS Output
9 +5VDC*

* If a PowerLink power supply is plugged into the PowerLink cable, +5V

will NOT be available on this pin. This pin is used when the host is
supplying +5V to the scanner.

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6 1

9 5

APPENDIX C (CONTINUED)

421

365

21453

Adapter Cable

3

124562354

1

Keyboard Wedge PowerLink and Adapter Cable

The Keyboard Wedge PowerLink cable is terminated with a 5-pin DIN female
connector on one end, and a 6-pin mini DIN male on the other.

Keyboard Wedge
PowerLink Cable

5-Pin DIN, Female

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.

6-Pin DIN, Male

5-Pin Din, Male

6-pin Mini Din, Female

According to the termination required, connect the appropriate end of the adapter
cable to the PowerLink cable, leaving the necessary termination exposed for
connecting to the keyboard and the keyboard port on the PC.
The pin assignments are as follows:

POWERLINK CABLE ADAPTER CABLE

5-pin Female DIN 5-pin Male DIN

Pin Function Pin Function

1 Keyboard Clock 1 PC Clock
2 Keyboard Data 2 PC Data
3 No Connect 3 No Connect
4 Power Ground 4 Power Ground
5 +5 Volts DC 5 +5 Volts DC

6-pin Male Mini-DIN 6-pin Female Mini-DIN

Pin Function Pin Function

1 PC Data 1 Keyboard Data
2 No Connect 2 No Connect
3 Power Ground 3 Power Ground
4 +5 Volts DC 4 +5 Volts DC
5 PC Clock 5 Keyboard Clock
6 No Connect 6 No Connect

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APPENDIX D

Warranty and Disclaimer
Limited Warranty

The MS6220 scanners are manufactured by Metrologic at its Blackwood, New Jersey,
U.S.A. facility. The MS6220 scanners have a two (2) year limited warranty from the date of
manufacture. Metrologic warrants and represents that all MS6220 scanners are free of all
defects in material, workmanship and design, and have been produced and labeled in
compliance with all applicable U.S. Federal, state and local laws, regulations and
ordinances pertaining to their production and labeling.

This warranty is limited to repair, replacement of Product or refund of Product price at the
sole discretion of Metrologic. Faulty equipment must be returned to the Metrologic facility
in Blackwood, New Jersey, U.S.A. or Puchheim, Germany. To do this, contact Metrologic’s
Customer Service/Repair Department to obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA)
number.

In the event that it is determined the equipment failure is covered under this warranty,
Metrologic shall, at its sole option, repair the Product or replace the Product with a
functionally equivalent unit and return such repaired or replaced Product without charge
for service or return freight, whether distributor, dealer/reseller, or retail consumer, or
refund an amount equal to the original purchase price.

This limited warranty does not extend to any Product which, in the sole judgement of
Metrologic, has been subjected to abuse, misuse, neglect, improper installation, or
accident, nor any damage due to use or misuse produced from integration of the Product
into any mechanical, electrical or computer system. The warranty is void if the case of
Product is opened by anyone other than Metrologic’s repair department or authorized
repair centers.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EXCEPT AS TO TITLE, IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR
GUARANTEES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDES, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, OR ARISING OUT OF CUSTOM OR
CONDUCT. THE RIGHTS AND REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF
ANY OTHER RIGHTS OR REMEDIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL METROLOGIC BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, DAMAGES TO PERSON
OR PROPERTY, OR EFFECT ON BUSINESS OR PROPERTY, OR OTHER DAMAGES OR
EXPENSES DUE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO THE PRODUCT, EXCEPT AS STATED IN THIS
WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT 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.

North America Headquarters

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

Germany

Metrologic Instruments GmbH Tel: [phone]
Dornierstrasse 2 Fax: [phone]
82178 Puchheim b. Email: [e-mail]
Munich, Germany

Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.metrologic.com

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APPENDIX E

Notices

Caution

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous laser light. 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. Never open the scanner in an attempt to look into the
device. Doing so could result in hazardous laser light exposure. The use of optical
instruments with the laser equipment will increase eye hazard.

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APPENDIX F

Patent Information

“This METROLOGIC product may be covered by one or more of the following
U.S. Patents:

U.S. Patent No.;
4,958,894; 5,081,342; 5,260,553; 5,340,971; 5.424,525; 5,484,992;

5,525,789; 5,528,024; 5,616,908; 5,627,359; 5,557,093; 5,661,292;
5,777,315; 5,789,730; 5,789,731; 5,811,780; 5,828,048; 5,925,870;
6,029,894;

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; 4,992,717; 5,081,342; 5,015,833;
5,017,765; 5,059,779; 5,117,098; 5,124,539; 5,130,520; 5,132,525;
5,140,144; 5,149,950; 5,180,904; 5,200,599; 5,229,591; 5,247,162;
5,250,790; 5,250,791; 5,250,792; 5,262,628; 5,280,162; 5,280,164;
5,304,788; 5,321,246; 5,324,924; 5,396,053; 5,396,055; 5,408,081;
5,410,139; 5,436,440; 5,449,891; 5,468,949; 5,479,000; 5,532,469;
5,545,889;

No license right or sublicense is granted, either expressly or by implication,
estoppel, or otherwise, under any METROLOGIC or third party intellectual
property rights (whether or not such third party rights are licensed to
METROLOGIC), including any third party patent listed above, except for an
implied license only for the normal intended use of the specific equipment,
circuits, and devices represented by or contained in the METROLOGIC products
that are physically transferred to the user, and only to the extent of
METROLOGIC’S license rights and subject to any conditions, covenants and
restrictions therein.”

Other worldwide patents pending.

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INDEX

A

AC input/outlet................. 2, 3, 4, 6

Accessories.................................2

Approvals ............................13, 20

Assignments

pin........................... 2, 4, 6, 7, 26

Audible ............................9, 11, 19

Autodiscriminates.......................19

B

Bar code.. 1, 3, 8-10, 15, 16, 18, 19

Bar width ...................................12

Beep..... 3, 4, 6, 8-11, 14-16, 19, 22

C

Cable...........1-8, 14, 17, 19, 26, 27

communication 17, 18, 21, 26, 27

detachable.................. 1, 2, 7, 27

pin assignments................26, 27

powerlink........1-4, 6, 7, 8, 26, 27

Caution...................4, 6, 13, 29, 30

CDRH........................................20

Communication..4, 9, 10, 17-22, 29

Compliance........................ 4, 6, 28

Configuration 1, 2, 9, 11, 14, 18, 26

Current............................ 6, 14, 20

Customer service...................2, 28

D

DC transformer .......................... 20

Decode capability.......................19

Default settings......................3, 21

Depth of field................................ 1

Design specifications..................19

Disclaimer..................................28

E

Electrical power supply.. 3-7, 14, 26

F

Failure indicator(s)............9, 11, 14

Failure modes............................11

G

Green LED ...............3, 4, 8, 10, 19

H

Host .......... 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 14, 17, 26

I

Indicators...................... 8, 9, 10, 19

Input voltage...................... 4, 6, 20

Installation......................2, 4, 6, 28

Interfaces..........................1, 19, 26

K

Keyboard wedge. 1, 2, 6, 19, 26, 27

L

Labels .......................................13

Light levels ................................20

Light pen ..............1, 19, 21, 22, 26

Light source...............................19

M

Maintenance..............................13

N

Notices......................................29

O

Operating current.......................20

Operating temperture.................20

Output window..................8, 12, 13

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INDEX

P

Parts........................................2, 8

Power supply.............. 3, 4, 6, 7, 26

Programming modes........ 3, 17, 18

Q

Quick start ...................................3

Specifications ............................19

T

Tones....................................9, 19

Transformers.............................20

Troubleshooting........14, 15, 16, 17

R

Razzberry tone............ 9, 10, 11, 22

Red LED.................3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10

Repair..................................11, 28

RMA..........................................28

RS-232...........1, 17, 18, 19, 21, 26

S

Scan lines..................................19

Scan speed ................................19

SELV.......................................4, 6

Service .......................... 11, 28, 29

V

Ventilation..................................20

Visual........................................10

Voltage......................................20

W

Warranty....................................28

Weight.......................................19

Window ............................. 3, 8, 13

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