- METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS User's Guide scanner MS3580
  1
INTRODUCTION 
The QuantumT
™
 is a hands-free, omnidirectional bar code scanner with optional 
single-line scanning capabilities. It utilizes the powerful Metrologic QuantumE
™
scan engine to provide an outstanding scan performance on all standard 1D 
barcode symbologies, including RSS. This fully enclosed scanner includes large 
easily visible LEDs and a rugged protective boot with an adjustable stand. The 
QuantumT can be mounted to a countertop, wall or be left free standing for 
handheld scanning. 
Key Product Features 
•  Fully Automatic Scanning Operation 
•  Single-Line Mode for Menu Reading 
•  Custom Configurable Scan Pattern 
•  User-Replaceable Single Cable Interface to Host (PowerLink Compatible) 
•  Decoding of All Standard 1D, RSS-14, RSS Limited and Expanded RSS 
Bar Codes 
•  7 Beeper Tones 
•  Configurable Depth of Field 
•  Flash - Upgradeable Firmware 
•  OPOS and JPOS System Compatible 
• CodeGate
®
• Sunrise 2005 Compliant 
QUANTUMT  INTERFACE 
MS3580-9  OCIA and RS232 Transmit/Receive 
MS3580-11  IBM 46xx and Full RS232 
MS3580-38 
RS232 Low Speed USB, 
Keyboard Emulation Mode or Serial Emulation Mode* 
MS3580-40  Full Speed USB 
MS3580-41  RS232/Light Pen Emulation 
MS3580-47 
Keyboard Wedge, Stand-Alone Keyboard and 
RS232 Transmit/Receive 
MS3580-104  RS232 TTL, Laser Emulation 
* Configurable for Keyboard Emulation Mode or Serial Emulation Mode. 
Default setting is Keyboard Emulation Mode. 










