Page 2 - Disclaimer; Trademarks
Disclaimer Honeywell International Inc. (“HII”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult HII to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this pub...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
iii Table of Contents Introduction Product Overview ............................................................................................. 1 Base Kit ............................................................................................................ 2 Optional Accessories ..............
Page 5 - Product Overview; Model
1 Introduction Product Overview The MS4980 is a high performance area imaging bar code scanner packed into a small yet rugged form factor. The scanner features a high-resolution CMOS imaging sensor to deliver excellent omnidirectional 1D, PDF417 and 2D bar code scan performance, optical character re...
Page 6 - Basic Kit; Optional Accessories; Description
2 Basic Kit Part # Description MS4980 Area Imaging Bar Code Scanner 00-02544 MetroSelect ® Single-Line Configuration Guide* 00-05252 Area Imaging Bar Code Scanner Supplemental Configuration Guide* 70-79037 MS4980 Scanner Installation and User’s Guide* *Available for download from www.honeywellaidc.c...
Page 7 - Scanner Components; Maintenance
3 Scanner Components Figure 1. Scanner Components Item No. Description Button Camera Imager Infrared Sensor (IR) Targeting Window Area Illumination Cable Connection (15-pin HD-22 D-type connector) M3 Mounting Holes White LED Blue LED Maintenance Smudges and dirt on the unit’s win...
Page 8 - Cable Installation; Cable Removal
4 Cable Installation Important : If the cable is not fully attached, the unit may power intermittently. Figure 2. Cable Installation 1. Insert the 15-pin D-type connector end of the cable into the socket on the MS4980. 2. Rotate the two screws clockwise to tighten. 3. Gently pull on the cable strain...
Page 9 - Labels
5 Labels Every scanner has a label located on the underside of the unit. The label contains important information such as the unit’s date of manufacture, serial number, CE and caution information. Figure 4 provides an example of the label. Figure 4 . Label Example Caution: To maintain compliance wit...
Page 11 - Installation; Installation Note
7 Installation RS232 1. Turn off the host device. 2. Plug the 15-pin socket end of the cable into the 15-pin D-Type connector on the MS4980 (see page 4). 3. Connect the 9-pin D-type connector of the communication cable to the proper COM port of the host device. 4. Plug the power supply into the powe...
Page 12 - Keyboard Wedge; Important Note
8 Keyboard Wedge 1. Turn off the host device. 2. Plug the 15-pin socket end of the cable into the 15-pin D-Type connector on the MS4980 (see page 4). 3. Disconnect the keyboard from the host device. 4. Connect the “Y” ends of the communication cable to the keyboard and keyboard port on the host devi...
Page 15 - Mounting Specifications
11 Mounting Specifications The MS4980 has three M3 x 0.5 mm threaded inserts on the bottom of the scanner for mounting with screws. Figure 10.
Page 16 - Mounting General Guidelines
12 Mounting General Guidelines • Avoid specular reflections, caused by ambient and internal light sources. • The bar code should be slightly off perpendicular to the axis of the scanner. • To reduce specular reflections the skew angle can vary significantly depending on the application such as: ambi...
Page 17 - Operation; Modes of Operation; Automatic Activation Mode
13 Operation Modes of Operation The MS4980 supports two standard modes of operation for scanning bar codes, automatic activation and manual activation scanning. Scanning while in the automatic activation mode can occur in either one of two configurable options, pass-through or presentation. Both t...
Page 18 - Manual Activation
14 Manual Activation Decodes ALL 1D, PDF and 2D matrix codes Scanning Method: 1. Press the button one time to activate linear targeting. 2. Align the linear targeting line over the desired bar code. Note: When scanning 1D programming bar codes, the bar code must be presented to the scanner in t...
Page 19 - Audible Indicators; Short Razzberry Tone
15 Audible Indicators When the MS4980 is in operation, it provides audible feedback. These sounds indicate the status of the scanner. Eight settings are available for the tone of the beep (normal, six alternate tones and no tone). To change the tone, refer to the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuratio...
Page 20 - Visual Indicators; Steady Low Intensity Blue
16 Visual Indicators The scanner has blue and white LED indicators on either side of the button on the top of the unit. When the scanner is on, the intensity of the LED and the flashing or stationary activity of the LEDs, indicates the status of the current scan and the diagnostic scanner. No LEDs a...
Page 21 - Failure Modes; Long Razzberry Tone – During Power Up; Short Razzberry Tone – During Scanning
17 Failure Modes Long Razzberry Tone – During Power Up Failed to initialize or configure the scanner. If the scanner does not respond after reconfiguration, return the scanner for repair. Short Razzberry Tone – During Scanning An Invalid bar code has been scanned when in configuration mode.
Page 22 - Field of View
18 Field of View Figure 14. MS4980 Field of View Specifications are subject to can without notice.
Page 23 - Depth of Field; Minimum Bar Code Element Width
19 Depth of Field Minimum Bar Code Element Width 1D PDF A B C D E F mm .132 .190 .264 .330 .190 .381 mils 5.2 7.5 10.4 13 7.5 15 Figure 15. Depth of Field Note : Standard models ship with the ability to read all 1D, PDF and 2D bar codes. Decoding and functional capability is limited and units will n...
Page 24 - IR Activation Range
20 IR Activation Range The MS4980 scanner has a built in object detection sensor that instantly turns on the scanner when an object is presented within the scanner’s IR activation area. Figure 16. IR Activation Area Specifications are subject to can without notice.
Page 25 - Troubleshooting Guide; Symptoms
21 Troubleshooting Guide The following guide is for reference purposes only. Contact a customer service representative to preserve the limited warranty terms, see page 45. All Interfaces Symptoms Possible Causes Solution No LEDs, beep or illumination. No power is being supplied to the scanner. Check...
Page 29 - Design Specifications; Operational; Mechanical
25 Design Specifications Operational Light Source: LED 645 nm ± 7.5 nm Pulse Duration: Up to 4 mS (Default) Maximum Output of LED: 2.63 mW Depth of Scan Field: 40 mm – 300 mm (1.57" – 11.8") for 0.33 mm (13 mil) Field of View: 40 mm x 30 mm (1.57" x 1.18") @ 40mm (1.57") from Fac...
Page 30 - Electrical; Environmental
26 Electrical Input Voltage: 5.2 VDC ± 0.25V RS232, USB w/Power Jack, Keyboard Wedge USB Host Powered Power: Peak 2.1 W (Typical) 1.9 W (Typical) Operating 1.7 W (Typical) 1.7 W (Typical) Idle 1.2 W (Typical) 1.2 W (Typical) Current: Peak 398 mA (Typical) 360 mA (Typical) Operating 331 mA (Typic...
Page 31 - Applications and Protocols; Scanner
27 Applications and Protocols The model number on each scanner includes the scanner number. Scanner Version Identifier Communication Protocol(s) MS4980 124 Interfaces supported include: • RS232 (TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS) • Keyboard Wedge • USB USB is configurable for Keyboard Emulation Mode, Bi-Direct...
Page 33 - Configuration and Upgrades; Configuration Modes
29 Configuration and Upgrades Configuration Modes The MS4980 has three modes of configuration. • Bar Codes The MS4980 can be configured by scanning the bar codes included in the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide or the Area Imaging Supplemental Configuration Guide shipped with the area ima...
Page 34 - Upgrading the Firmware
30 Upgrading the Firmware The MS4980 scanner is part of Honeywell’s line of scanners with flash upgradeable firmware. The upgrade process requires a new firmware file supplied to the customer by a customer service representative and the MetroSet2 software . A personal computer running Windows 95 o...
Page 35 - Scanner and Cable Terminations; Scanner Pinout
31 Scanner and Cable Terminations Scanner Pinout RS232 Keyboard Wedge 15-pin, D-type 15-pin, D-type Pin Function Pin Function 1 Reserved 1 PC Data 2 Reserved 2 KB Clock 3 Reserved 3 KB Data 4 Reserved 4 Reserved 5 Reserved 5 Reserved 6 Ground 6 Ground 7 TXD 7 Reserved 8 RXD 8 Jump to Pin 11 9 Reserv...
Page 37 - Cable Connector Configurations (Host End)
33 Cable Connector Configurations (Host End) RS232 PowerLink Cable PN 52-52557x-3 Pin Function 9-Pin D-Type Connector 1 Shield Ground 2 RS232 Transmit Output 3 RS232 Receive Input 4 No Connect 5 Power/Signal Ground 6 Reserved 7 CTS Input 8 RTS Output 9 5VDC Host USB PowerLink Cable PN 52-52559 x -3 ...
Page 39 - Limited Warranty
35 Limited Warranty Honeywell International Inc. ("HII") warrants its products and optional accessories to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to HII’s published specifications applicable to the products purchased at the time of shipment. This warranty does not c...
Page 41 - Regulatory Compliance; Safety; ITE Equipment
37 Regulatory Compliance Safety ITE Equipment IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1 LED Class 1 LED Product: IEC 60825-1:1993+A1+A2, EN 60825-1:1994+A1+A2 Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Under no circ...
Page 42 - EMC; Emissions; Class A Devices
38 Wenn Sie dies tun, können Sie sich einer gefährlichen Licht emittierender Diodenstrahlung aussetzen. Der Einsatz optischer Geräte mit dieser Laserausrüstung erhöht das Risiko einer Sehschädigung. Attenzione L'utilizzo di sistemi di controllo, di regolazioni o di procedimenti diversi da quelli des...
Page 43 - European Standard; Standard Europeo
39 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. Notice This Class A d...
Page 44 - Class B Devices
40 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Class B Devices The following is applicable when the scanner cable is less than 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length when fully extended: Les instructions ci-...
Page 45 - Patents
41 Patents For patent information, please refer to www.honeywellaidc.com/patents.
Page 47 - Index
43 Index A AC ........................................... 2, 26 accessories ................................... 2 adapter .................................... 2, 34 audible indicator .............. 13–17, 30 B bar code .................... 19, 21–24, 29 beep .................... 13–17, 21–24, 30 blu...
Page 49 - Customer Support; Technical Assistance
45 Customer Support Technical Assistance If you need assistance installing or troubleshooting your device, please call your distributor or the nearest technical support office: North America/Canada Telephone: (800) 782-4263 E-mail: [email protected] Latin America Telephone: (803) 835-8000 Telephone:...
Page 50 - Product Service and Repair
46 Product Service and Repair Honeywell International Inc. provides service for all its products through service centers throughout the world. To obtain warranty or non-warranty service, contact the appropriate location below to obtain a Return Material Authorization number (RMA #) before returning ...