METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MS6130 Hand Held Bar Code Scanner..................................................... 1 MX003 Series Scanner Interfaces............................................................. 2 Unpacking List ......................................................................................... 3 Connections of the “MX” Interface to the Host Device................................ 4 Connections of the Keyboard Wedge “MX” Interface to the PC ..................
TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) Maintenance .......................................................................................... 27 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 28 Appendix A Specifications ........................................................................... 29 Appendix B Default Settings of the MS6130 and “MX” Interface ................... 32 Appendix C MX003 Series Scanner Interface Pin Assignments.....................
THE MS6130 HAND HELD BAR CODE SCANNER MS6130 Hand Held Bar Code Scanners are wireless scanners with a mobility range of up to 30 feet from the receiver. When not in use, the scanner rests in a universal-charging stand. The scanner will be fully charged in 2 hours when not scanning in the stand. A fully charged MS6130 can provide up to 8 hours of wireless, hand-held scanning. After dormant periods, the scanner is programmed to enter a timeout mode that will extend the battery life.
MX003 SERIES SCANNER INTERFACES Metrologic’s MX003 Series Scanner Interfaces provide a short range, oneway wireless data communication link between a remote portable scanner and an RS-232 or light pen host device. Specifically, Metrologic’s MS6130 Hand-Held Laser Scanners include a Liberty® RF transmitter board. Metrologic’s MS700i/MS720i series scanners, TECH series scanners may be connected to a MX Series scanner interface. The “MX” scanner interface includes a RF receiver and a digital interface board.
UNPACKING LIST Your shipment will contain a set of items from the two groups listed below: Transmitter Group: • • • • MS6130 Hand-Held Scanner Stand #45880 (optional) Stand #45558, 45559 and 45560 (optional) MS4120 Programming Guide Receiver Group: • “MX” Scanner Interface • MCA951 adapter or adapter cable (if required) • Regulated 5V power supply, MLPN: 6090/6091 (115/220 VAC)(optional) OR • • • • “MX” Scanner Interface MS700i with Liberty® RF Receiver option cable Power supply (optional) Communication
CONNECTIONS OF THE “MX” INTERFACE TO THE HOST DEVICE Except version 17 1. Turn off the host system. 2. Connect the MCA to the host device. Connect the “MX” interface to the MCA. 3. Check the AC input requirements of the transformer to make sure the voltage matches the AC outlet. The socket outlet should be near the equipment and easily accessible. 4. Plug the transformer into the side of the MCA and the AC outlet. 5. Power up the host system.
CONNECTIONS OF THE KEYBOARD W EDGE “MX” INTERFACE TO THE PC Version 17 only MX003 Scanner Interfaces with a suffix of “17" are Keyboard Wedge versions used to interface with a PC and keyboard. 1. Turn off the PC. 2. Plug the “MX” receiver adapter cable to the PC keyboard port. 3. Plug the keyboard into the “MX” receiver adapter cable. 4. Power up the PC.
CONNECTIONS OF THE MS700I/MS720I WITH “MX” TO THE HOST DEVICE To avoid potential problems, do not power up the scanner until the communication cable is secured to the host. 1. Turn off the host system. 2. Connect the 25-pin D-type connector on the MS700i/MS720i scanner’s head cable to the communication cable. Connect the other end of the communication cable to the host device. If the scanner will not receive power from a transformer, skip to Step 5. 3.
CONFIGURATION OF THE MS700I/MS720I WITH “MX” To perform matching procedure refer to page 18. Once the transmitter is assigned an ID number, configure the S700i/MS720i to accept RF communication. Although the changes made in this section effect the receiver, the MS6130 performs all scanning. 1. Scan the following bar code to enter the receiver’s program mode. (The MS700i/MS720i will beep three times): Enter/Exit Program Mode for the Receiver 0 2.
CONFIGURATION OF THE MS700I/MS720I WITH “MX” TO THE HOST SYSTEM To perform matching procedure refer to page 18. Before the MS700i/MS720i scanner ships from the factory, the factory programs the scanner to a group of default settings noted in the ScanSelect™ Scanner Programming Guide. An asterisk marks each default setting. The asterisk appears before the brief definition located near the bar code.
CONFIGURATION OF THE “MX” TO THE SCANPAL® DATA COLLECTOR To perform matching procedure refer to page 18. The RS-232 parameters marked with an asterisk ( * ) in the charts are the default settings of the “MX”. The charts are in the Default Settings of the MS6130 and “MX” Receiver section of this guide. To communicate with each other properly, the “MX” and ScanPal must have matching RS-232 parameters.
CONFIGURATION OF THE “MX” TO THE RS-232, LIGHT PEN OR KEYBOARD WEDGE HOST SYSTEM To perform matching procedure refer to page 18. The light pen, RS-232 and Keyboard Wedge parameters marked with an asterisk ( * ) in the charts are the default settings of the “MX”. The charts are in the Default Settings of the Transmitter and “MX” Receiver section of this guide. To communicate with a host system properly, program the “MX” to match the host system’s requirements.
KEYBOARD WEDGE (KB) INTERFACE Scan the ENABLE KB WEDGE INTERFACE bar code if your communication requirement is keyboard emulation. The scanner will provide keyboard emulation by converting the scanned bar code data to the PC keyboard scan code equivalent. Enable Keyboard Wedge Interface R 2 4 KB Parameter - Keyboard Type The following bar codes are used to define the type of keyboard in use. If necessary, scan the appropriate bar code.
KEYBOARD WEDGE (KB) INTERFACE (CONTINUED) KB Parameter – Keyboard Type The following bar codes are used to define the keyboard country type. If necessary, scan the appropriate bar code.
KEYBOARD WEDGE (KB) INTERFACE (CONTINUED) Reserved B R B Reserved B R C Reserved B R D Reserved B R E Reserved B R F KB Parameter - Caps Lock Mode When Caps Lock is used on the keyboard, choose ENABLE CAPS LOCK. Once enabled, the scanner will simulate Caps Lock keyboard input. This mode will not work with all keyboard types. Enable Caps Lock R 6 **Disable Caps Lock R To detect automatically if Caps Lock is used, enable AUTO-DETECTION CAPS LOCK MODE.
KEYBOARD WEDGE (KB) INTERFACE (CONTINUED) KB Parameter - Alt Mode When this option is enabled, the scanner will duplicate this keyboard sequence: Hold down the Alt key; type the decimal number that corresponds to the appropriate keyboard character. Caution should be observed when using Alt mode because a scanner to host application conflict may occur if the host software application uses the Alt key as a “Hot” key.
CONFIGURATION OF THE MS6130 HAND-HELD To perform matching procedure refer to page 18. Before the MS6130 scanner ships from the factory, the factory programs the scanners to a set of default settings. These default settings can be found in the MS4120 Programming Guide. The default settings have an asterisk that appears before the brief definition located near the bar code. Once RF communication establishes, change the default settings of your scanner to meet your individual scanning needs.
ENABLING THE MS700I/MS720I SCANNER’S RF LOW SPEED OPTION Before beginning this procedure, perform all steps in the sections, Matching the Transmitter to the Receiver and Configuration of the MS700i/MS720i with “MX”. Use the MS700i/MS720i scanner to scan the following bar codes. 1. Temporarily cover the bar code below Step 3. Scan the following bar code to enter program mode. (The MS700i scanner will beep three times): Enter/Exit Program Mode for the Receiver 0 12 3 45 6 66 66 7 2.
CHANGING THE ID In order for the MS6130 to send data to the correct receiver, they must have a matching ID number. The ID number is the serial number of the receiver. When the matching procedure is completed, the receiver will accept data only from a MS6130 that has the matching ID number. Each receiver is programmed with its serial number before it leaves the factory. 1. To program a new ID for the receiver, HANDSET (Version 1.14 or greater) must be used.
MATCHING PROCEDURE With the MS6130, scan the following bar codes starting from the top down: Transmitter Enter/Exit Program Mode * * Recall Defaults D F 1 Enable RF Communications R 3 5 Transmitter Enter/Exit Program Mode * * Locate the model label on the case of the receiver. Scan the serial number bar code. The receiver and MS6130 are now matched. For information on how to configure the receiver, refer to the appropriate section in this guide.
PARTS OF THE MS6130 HAND-HELD BAR CODE SCANNER Becoming familiar with the features of the MS6130 hand-held scanner will help when operating one of these scanners. The illustration and list explain the pertinent parts. Green and Red LED Replaceable Battery Pack Output Window Battery Charge Contacts Reactivation Switch Infra-red (IR) Sensor Figure 4: Scanner Parts Battery Charge Contacts Receptacle for the battery charger. Reactivation Switch Turns the unit on after a timeout.
COMPONENTS OF THE MS6130 SERIES STAND The following are the components used to build the MS6130 series stand (MLPN: 45880). 1 1. Cradle 2. Stand Charger Pack 3. Pole Cover 2 10 8 3 4. Flex pole 5. Stand Base Cover 6. Stand Base 7. Charger Transformer 8. Charger Pack Screws CABLE CONNECTS THROUGH OPENING 4 7 5 9. Mounting Screws 9 10.
INSTALLATION OF THE MS6130 SERIES STAND Refer to for numbered components on the previous page 1. Use the stand base (6) as a template to drill and mount the base to the counter using the mounting screws (9) provided. 2. Feed the wire from the transformer (7) through the slot in the base cover (5) approximately 9" of the wire. 3. Press the base cover (5) over the base (6). 4. Attach the flex pole (4) to the base (6). 5. Slide the flex cover (3) over the pole (4) and wire. 6.
INSTALLATION OF THE 6000 SERIES UNIVERSAL CHARGING STAND MLPN: 45558 - 115V, 45559 - 230V and 45560 - 240V (UK) Transformer Green LED (Charge Status) Red LED (Power) Figure 6: Universal Charging Stand PERMANENT COUNTER TOP INSTALLATION 1. Separate weighted base from rotating base by removing the (4) four screws. 2. Use the rotating base as a drill template. 3. Use the (4) four wood screws provided to mount the base to the counter top securely. 4. Snap the cup assembly to the base.
NICD BATTERY CHARGER WITH RECONDITIONING FEATURE MLPN: 45561 - 115V and 45562 - 230V How to Recondition Transformer Discharge Cycle Switch 1. Place the scanner into the charge stand. 2. Push the stand tilt cup in the extreme down position to expose the hole for the discharge cycle switch. Red LED (Power) Green LED (Charge Status) Figure 6: Reconditioning 3. Use a pin to push the discharge cycle switch located beneath the hole. 4. When the discharge mode is initiated the green LED flashes.
VISUAL INDICATORS The scanner has red and green LEDs. When the scanner is on, the LEDs indicate the status of the scan and scanner. No Red or Green The scanner will turn off if the scanner has been dormant for a specified time. To reactivate the unit, direct the output window up then down toward the bar coded product. If the unit has been dormant for longer than 10 minutes, reactivating the unit by pressing the button on the side of the MS6130 will be necessary.
AUDIBLE INDICATORS When the scanner and “MX” receiver are in operation, they provide audible indications. These sounds indicate the status of the scan and scanner. One Beep When the “MX” Receiver first receives power, the unit will beep once. If the scanner successfully reads a bar code, the green light will flash. If the “MX” receiver successfully receives the data from the MS6130, the “MX” will beep once.
AUDIBLE INDICATORS (CONTINUED) The “MX” receiver can be programmed to emit three beeps when the timeout occurs during communication between the host and receiver. Refer to the MS4120 Programming Guide section, Audible Indicators for Communication Timeouts to program this feature. There are four settings available for the tone of the beep for the receiver. Refer to the MS4120 Programming Guide section, Beeper Tones to program the feature to change the tone or turn the beeper off.
LABELS The MS6130 scanner is either a CDRH Class II laser system or an IEC Class 1 Laser System. Your unit will have a CDRH Class II caution label or LASERKLASSE 1 label affixed below the model number label. The model number/avoid exposure label is located on the bottom of the scanner’s head. The following are examples of these labels: MAINTENANCE Smudges and dirt can interfere with the proper scanning of a bar code. Therefore, the output window will need occasional cleaning. 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING 1. The receiver can receive data from a MS6130 with its own ID or 10 zeroes. It’s own ID can be received all the time. When using 10 zeroes, the first scan the receiver gets must have 10 zeroes as its ID and from that point on the receiver will accept both ID’s. Power down the receiver. Using the MS6130, scan the bar codes from section 9 in the Matching MS6130 to the Receiver section and use the following bar code as the ID number.
APPENDIX A Specifications RF Link Characteristics Frequencies: One of the following depending on the country of operation: 418MHz 434MHz 912MHz Bandwidth: 220kHz Modulation: FM Certification: No FCC licensing required RF Protocol: One way data transmission Transmission time at a maximum of 100 ms 50K baud data rate Dedicated transmitter(s) to receiver link Operating Range: Up to 30 feet (conditions permitting) Specifications subject to change without notice MS6130 Bar Code Scanner Specification
APPENDIX A (CONTINUED) MX003 Series Scanner Interface Specifications FCC ID: LW5003 Operating Voltage: 5Vdc Antenna: Integral Dimensions: 3.54" x 1.97" x 0.94" Weight: 0.175 lb.
APPENDIX A (CONTINUED) Specifications of Battery Pack Battery Type: “AA” NiCd Rechargeable Configuration: 3 Batteries/Pack Nominal Voltage: 3.6 VDC Maximum Voltage: 4.8 VDC Capacity: 600 mA Charge Cycles: Over 500 Full Charge/Discharge Charge Time: 4 Hours Short Circuit Protection: Auto/Reset Fuse 1.
APPENDIX B Default Settings of the MS6130 and “MX” Receiver Before the MS6130 hand-held scanner and “MX” Receiver ships from the factory, the factory programs the scanners to a group of default settings. An asterisk ( * ) in the charts on the following pages marks the default settings of the units. If an asterisk is not in the default column then the default setting is Off or Disabled. The MS6130 and “MX” receiver do not support every parameter.
APPENDIX B (CONTINUED) T - Transmitter R - Receiver Default RS-232 Light Pen Long Range Activation in the Stand T * 3 3 Normal Scan T * 3 3 Pulsing Scan T 3 3 Custom Scan T 3 3 Green LED Rescan Indicator T 3 3 Short Same Symbol Rescan T 3 3 Long Same Symbol Rescan T 3 3 Alternate Beeper Tone 1 R 3 3 Alternate Beeper Tone 2 R 3 3 Alternate Beeper Tone 3 R 3 3 No Beeper Tone R 3 3 Two Second Time-out R 3 No Two Second Timeout R Razzberry Tone on Timeout
APPENDIX B (CONTINUED) Parameter T - Transmitter R - Receiver Default RS-232 Light Pen 3 DTR Input R Carriage Return R * 3 Line Feed R * 3 ETX Suffix R 3 Tab Prefix R 3 Tab Suffix R 3 Prefix ID for UPC/EAN R 3 Suffix ID for UPC/EAN R 3 Bars High R Spaces High R Transmit as Scanned R Transmit as Code 39 R 3 Poll Light Pen 5 Volts R 3 No Poll Light Pen R * UPC T * 3 3 EAN T * 3 3 Code 39 T * 3 3 Codabar T * 3 3 Code 128 T * 3 3 3 3 * 3 3
APPENDIX B (CONTINUED) KEYBOARD WEDGE PARAMETER T - TRANSMITTER R - RECEIVER Keyboard Type R AT R XT R 3 PS2 R 3 Keyboard Country Type R 3 USA R UK R 3 France R 3 Germany R 3 Italy R 3 Spain R 3 Belgium R 3 KB4700 R 3 Swiss R 3 Caps Lock R 3 Autodetection R 3 User Defined R 3 Transmit Cleanup Bit R 3 Transmit Alt Mode Transmit 0F0H Break Character R 3 Inter Scan Code Delay R 3 0 R 3 800 msec R 7.
APPENDIX C MX003 Series Scanner Interface Pin Assignments The interfaces are equipped with a shielded, 10-pin modular jack manufactured by Steward Stamping. The mating connector is a Steward Stamping shielded plug #937-SP-361010. Caution should be used when working with cables for this port because there is typically power present for scanner interface operation.
APPENDIX D Warranty and Disclaimer Limited Warranty The MS6130 scanners are manufactured by Metrologic at its Blackwood, New Jersey, U.S.A. facility. The MS6130 scanners have a two (2) year limited warranty from the date of manufacture. Metrologic warrants and represents that all MS6130 scanners are free of all defects in material, workmanship and design, and have been produced and labeled in compliance with all applicable U.S.
APPENDIX E Notices Notice - applicable to 912 MHZ devices only This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the users authority to operate this device.
APPENDIX F Patents “Patent Information This METROLOGIC product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: U.S. Patent No.
INDEX A I AC Adapter Asia Audible indicators 25, 26 4, 6 3 ii ID Indicators Installation Stand Internet 7, 9, 10, 17, 18, 28 21, 23-25 21, 22 ii B Battery pack 31 Beep(s) 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 16 17, 19, 23, 25, 26, 28 K Keyboard wedge 10-14, 29 L C Cable 3, 6 Changing ID 17 Clean 27 Clean-up bit 14 Compliance 4, 6, 31 Configuration(s) 7-10, 15, 16, 28 Connections 4, 6 Copyright ii Current 29 Customer Service ii D Default settings Dimensions Disclaimer 32-35 29 37 E Email ESD Europe External power
INDEX (CONTINUED) R Receiver board Red LED Rights property RS-232 2 1, 19, 24, 25 40 9, 10, 28 S ScanPal® ScanSelect Shipping carton South America Specifications Stand 2, 3, 9 3, 8, 32 3 ii 29-31 3, 20-23 T Temperature Tones Transformer Transmitter 31 26 4, 6, 20, 21 1-3, 7, 10, 15, 16, 18, 29, 32-35 Troubleshooting 28 U Unpacking list USA corporate headquarters 3 ii V Visual indicators Voltage 24 4-6, 29, 31 W Weight Window 29 1, 19, 24, 27 41
