Metrologic Instruments TECH 8 User Manual

METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.

TECH 8 Laser Bar Code

™

Projection Scanner

Installation and User’s Guide

MLPN 2168
Printed in USA
September 1998

Locations:

USA Corporate Headquarters Europe

Metrologic Instruments, Inc. Metrologic Instruments GmbH
Blackwood, NJ 08012 Munich, Germany
Customer Service: 1-800-ID-METRO Tel: [phone]
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

ASIA

South America Metrologic Asia (PTE) Ltd.

Metrologic Instruments Singapore 417818
CEP 04571-090, São Paulo-SP, Brasil Tel: [phone]
Outside Brazil: Fax: [phone]
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
In Brazil:
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Copyright

© 1998 by Metrologic Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be

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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.

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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, 12

Appendix D

Notices ........................................................ 13, 14

Appendix E

Patents ............................................................ 15

Index ................................................................ 16, 17

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Unpacking List

The shipping carton, will contain the following:

! TECH 8 Laser Bar Code Projection Scanner
! Installation and User’s Guide
! ScanSelect™ Scanner Programming Guide
! Communication Cable (optional) or Communication Cable

with Power Supply (optional)

! 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 (Metrologic Enhanced Code
Correcting Algorithm). MECCA enables the scanner to read poorly printed, wrinkled or even torn

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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

One 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. Also, on the scanner is a label on the back of
the unit. 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.

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.

B UNITS

Scanner Version Communication

Identifier Protocol(s)

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

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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™ is being used, refer to the ScanSet documentation for information on
how to configure your scanner.

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