Metrologic Instruments MS6520 User Manual

METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.

IS6520/MS6520 Cubit™ Series

Omnidirectional Bar Code Scanner

Installation and User’s Guide

LOCATIONS

North America Headquarters

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

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

Germany

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

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

Asia

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

China

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

Copyright

© 2000 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.

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

MLPN 2421

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Printed in USA
March 2000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Scanner and Accessories .................................................................................2

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

Installing the IS6520-41/MS6520-41 to the Host System.................................. 4

Installing the IS6520-47/MS6520-47 to the PC.................................................5

Disconnecting the PowerLink Cables from the Scanner....................................7

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

Mounting Holes ................................................................................................9

Audible Indicators..........................................................................................10

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

Visual Indicators............................................................................................12

Programming Modes......................................................................................13

Labels............................................................................................................17

Maintenance..................................................................................................17

Optimal Low and Close Depth of Field ...........................................................18

Optimal High and Normal Depth of Field........................................................19

Far Depth of Field..........................................................................................20

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................... 21

Appendix A

Design Specifications.................................................................................25

Appendix B

Default Settings..........................................................................................27

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Appendix C

Scanner Pinout Connections.......................................................................32

Cable Connector Configurations.................................................................32

Appendix D

Warranty and Disclaimer............................................................................35

Appendix E

Notices.......................................................................................................37

Appendix F

Patents.......................................................................................................39

Index .............................................................................................................40

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INTRODUCTION

Metrologic's Cubit™ is a compact, omnidirectional bar code scanner that can be
used as a presentation scanner or as the scanning component in Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) applications. Incorporating the latest in
scanning technology Cubit™ can scan and decode all standard bar codes in
any orientation.

As an OEM product, the IS6520 is both easy to use and install. The IS6520 is
equipped with three threaded mounting holes, serial programming and
PowerLink quick-disconnect cables. The modular design of Cubit allows the
unit to be tailored to meet the needs of a specific application.

As a retail scanner, the MS6520’s user-friendly mounting bracket bolts securely
to the countertop or wall for fixed-mount scanning. Cubit’s small size and
aggressive scan pattern make it ideal for convenience, sporting goods, apparel
and toy/hobby stores.

Furthermore, Cubit has the option of direct connection to a 5-Volt power source
or plug-in the Metrologic power supply provided with the scanner.

SCANNER INTERFACE

6520-41 Full RS-232C and Light Pen Emulation

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6520-47

Keyboard Wedge, Stand Alone Keyboard and

RS-232C Transmit/Receive

SCANNER AND ACCESSORIES

The following is a list of the parts included in the IS6520/MS6520 Kit.

• Cubit™ IS6520/MS6520 - Omnidirectional Scanning Engine

• PowerLink Power Supply - AC to DC Power Transformer.

Regulated 5.2 VDC @ 650 mA output.

One of the following may be included:

120 VAC United States – MLPN 45593
220 VAC – 240 VAC Continental European – MLPN 45591
220 VAC – 240 VAC United Kingdom – MLPN 45592

• PowerLink Cable with built in power jack (IS650-41/MS6520-41only)
One of the following may be included:

Standard - MLPN 54xxx* - 2.1 m (7') straight cord, short strain relief

Or

Optional - MLPN 53xxx* - 2.7 m (9') coiled cord, long strain relief
*xxx specifies connection to the host

• Keyboard Wedge Powerlink and Adapter Cable – MLPN 54-54002
Powerlink cable with a 5-pin DIN female connector and a 6-pin mini Din

male connector and an adapter cable with a 5-pin DIN male connector and
a 6-pin mini DIN female connector.
(IS650-47/MS6520-47 only)

• Mounting Hardware - 3 screws (3 mm) are included for mounting

purposes

• Installation and User’s Guide – MLPN 2421
This guide may be downloaded for FREE from Metrologic’s website

www.metrologic.com.

• MetroSelect® Scanner Configuration Guide – MLPN 2407
This guide may be downloaded for FREE from Metrologic’s website

www.metrologic.com.
To order additional items, contact the dealer, distributor or call Metrologic's

Customer Service Department at 1-800-ID-METRO
(1-800-436-3876).

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QUICK START

1. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector into the jack on the Cubit™
IS6520/MS6520. 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.

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4. When the IS6520 is ready to scan, the green LED will turn on, the red LED
will flash and the scanner will beep once.

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5. 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.

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NOTE: Cubit™ is shipped from the factory programmed with default

settings. Refer to the MetroSelect® Programming Guide for
instructions on how to configure the scanner.

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INSTALLING THE IS6520-41/MS6520-41 TO THE HOST SYSTEM

1. Turn off the host system.

2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector into the jack on the Cubit™
IS6520/MS6520. You will hear a ‘click’ when the connection is made.

Note: If the Cubit™ IS6520 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.

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

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

6. Turn on the host system.

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Note: 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 programmed with
default settings. Please refer to the MetroSelect® Programming Manual
(MLPN 2407) for instructions on changing the scanner’s configuration.
In addition, please check that the scanner and host system are using
the same communication protocol.

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.

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INSTALLING THE IS6520-47/MS6520-47 TO THE PC

1. Turn off the PC.

2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector into the jack on the Cubit™
IS6520/MS6520. You will hear a ‘click’ when the connection is made.

3. Connect the L-shaped plug of the power supply into the power jack on the
PowerLink cable. Refer to Manufacturer’s Recommendation below.

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

5. Disconnect the keyboard from the PC.

6. 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. 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 cable,
leaving the necessary termination exposed for connecting to the keyboard
and the keyboard port on the PC. Refer to Appendix C page 31 for pin
assignments.

7. Connect to the PowerLink cable to the keyboard and the keyboard port on
the PC.

8. Power up the PC.

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Manufacturer’s Recommendation:

Metrologic recommends the use of an external power supply with IS6520­47/MS6520 Keyboard Wedge applications. Powering the IS6520-47/MS6520
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, explaining why a scanner would work on one
computer and not another.

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.

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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.

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DISCONNECTING THE POWERLINK CABLES 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.

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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

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A. Speaker

Serves as an audible indicator.

B. Green & Red LEDs

During normal operation, the green LED is on. This indicates
that the laser is on and the unit is ready to scan. On a
successful read of a bar code, the red LED will turn on. After
communication to the host is complete, the red LED will turn off.
The LEDs are also used as diagnostic indicators and mode
indicators.

C. Output Window

Laser light emits form this aperture.

D. Powerlink Cable

The IS6520/MS6520 scanner has a 10-pin modular jack. The 10-pin
modular plug on the PowerLink cable connects into the
IS6520/MS6520.

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