Page 5 - Default setting is Keyboard Emulation Mode.
1 I NTRODUCTION The Quantum T ® is a hands-free, omnidirectional bar code scanner with optional single-line scanning capabilities. It utilizes the powerful Metrologic Quantum E ® scan engine to provide an outstanding scan performance on all standard 1D barcode symbologies, including RSS. This fully ...
Page 6 - Scanner and Accessories
2 I NTRODUCTION Scanner and Accessories B ASIC K IT C OMPONENTS Part No. Description MS3580 Quantum T Omni \ Single-Line Scanner 00-02026 Quantum T Omni \ Single-Line Scanner Installation and User’s Guide * 00-02407 MetroSelect ® Configuration Guide * * Guides also available for download at www.metr...
Page 7 - NTRODUCTION; Description
3 I NTRODUCTION Scanner and Accessories O PTIONAL A CCESSORIES Part No. Description 54-54002x-3 Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable 2.1 m (7 ft.) straight cord, short strain relief 54-54020x-3 Stand Alone Keyboard PowerLink Cable 2.1 m (7 ft.) straight cord, short strain relief 54-54213x-N-3 USB Full Spe...
Page 8 - Scanner Components
4 I NTRODUCTION Scanner Components Figure 1. Scanner Components I TEM N O . D ESCRIPTION 1 Red Output Window (Laser Aperture) 2 Pin Hole for Cable Release 3 10-Pin RJ45, Female Socket 4 Speaker 5 Blue and White LED Indicators 6 Button 7 Protective Boot and Stand Connection Never remove the protectiv...
Page 9 - Caution and Serial Number Labels; Cable Removal; Maintenance
5 I NTRODUCTION Caution and Serial Number Labels Figure 2. Labeling Example 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/IEC 60950-1. To maintain compliance with standard...
Page 10 - Mounting Specifications and Stand Assembly; Pedestal Stand; Figure 4. Pedestal Stand Assembly; Optional Flex Stand; Figure 5. Assembly Components for Optional Flex Stand; Not Shown
6 I NTRODUCTION Mounting Specifications and Stand Assembly Pedestal Stand Figure 4. Pedestal Stand Assembly Optional Flex Stand Figure 5. Assembly Components for Optional Flex Stand Item Description Qty. Item Description Qty 1 MS3580, Quantum T 1 6 Flexible Shaft* 1 2 Pivot Cylinder 1 7 Base Plate C...
Page 12 - RS232, RS232 TTL, Light Pen or Laser Emulation; Section J: Laser Emulation
8 I NSTALLATION RS232, RS232 TTL, Light Pen or Laser Emulation 1. Turn off the host device. 2. Plug the male 10-pin RJ45 end of the PowerLink cable into the 10-pin socket on the MS3580. 3. Connect the 9-pin female end of the PowerLink cable to the host device. 4. Plug the external power supply into ...
Page 13 - NSTALLATION; IBM 46xx or OCIA; Connect the other end of the MVC
9 I NSTALLATION IBM 46xx or OCIA 1. Turn off the host device. 2. Plug the male 10-pin RJ45 end of the MVC cable into the 10-pin socket on the MS3580. 3. Connect the other end of the MVC cable to the host device. 4. Turn on the host device. When the scanner first receives power, the blue LED will tur...
Page 14 - Keyboard Wedge
10 I NSTALLATION Keyboard Wedge 1. Turn off the host device. 2. Plug the male 10-pin RJ45 end of the PowerLink cable into the 10-pin socket on the MS3580. 3. Disconnect the keyboard from the host device. 4. Connect the “Y” end of the PowerLink cable to the keyboard and the keyboard port on the host ...
Page 15 - Stand-Alone Keyboard; Connect the other end of the
11 I NSTALLATION Stand-Alone Keyboard 1. Turn off the host device. 2. Plug the male 10-pin RJ45 end of the PowerLink cable into the 10-pin socket on the MS3580. 3. Connect the other end of the PowerLink cable to the keyboard port on the host device. 4. Plug the external power supply into the power j...
Page 16 - Full Speed or Low Speed USB; Section P: Low Speed USB
12 I NSTALLATION Full Speed or Low Speed USB 1. Turn off the host device. 2. Plug the male 10-pin RJ45 end of the USB cable into the 10-pin socket on the MS3580. 3. Plug the other end of the USB interface cable into the host device’s USB port. 4. Turn on the host device. When the scanner first recei...
Page 17 - Configurable Primary and Secondary Scan Pattern Modes; primary; Configurable Button Functions
13 S CANNER O PERATION Configurable Primary and Secondary Scan Pattern Modes There are two configurable scan pattern modes available with the MS3580. • The primary scan pattern mode is the default scan pattern active when the scanner starts. • The secondary scan pattern mode is activated by pressing...
Page 18 - press
14 S CANNER O PERATION Configurable Button Functions S ECONDARY S CAN P ATTERN B UTTON C LICK M ODE WITH C ODE G ATE E NABLED For illustration purposes the unit’s primary scan pattern has been set to all scan lines (omnidirectional reading) and the secondary pattern has been set to single-line (menu...
Page 21 - To scan and transmit additional bar codes,; repeat; The primary scan pattern will automatically
17 S CANNER O PERATION Configurable Button Functions 5. To scan and transmit additional bar codes, repeat steps 2 through 4. 6. The primary scan pattern will automatically reactivate after the button is released and no bar code is present in the scan field.
Page 23 - Audible Indicators; One
19 S CANNER O PERATION Audible Indicators When the MS3580 is in operation, it provides audible feedback to indicate the status of the scanner. Eight settings are available for the tone of the beep (normal, 6 alternate tones and no tone). For instructions on how to change the tone of the beeper, refe...
Page 24 - Visual Indicators; is equipped with a blue and white LED that indicates the
20 S CANNER O PERATION Visual Indicators The Quantum T is equipped with a blue and white LED that indicates the scanner’s state and the status of the current scan when the unit is in operation. Figure 13. Speaker Location and LED Location No LEDs The LEDs will not be illuminated if the scanner is no...
Page 25 - Failure Mode Indicators
21 S CANNER O PERATION Failure Mode Indicators Flashing Blue and One Razzberry Tone This indicates that the scanner has experienced a laser subsystem failure. Return the unit to an authorized service center for repair. Flashing Blue and White and Two Razzberry Tones This indicates that the scanner h...
Page 26 - Depth of Field Specifications*; Normal Scan Zone; * All specifications are subject to change without notice.
22 S CANNER O PERATION Depth of Field Specifications* Normal Scan Zone Specifications are based on a 0.33 mm (13 mil) bar code. Figure 14. MS3580 † Normal Depth of Field * All specifications are subject to change without notice. † MS3580 shown with pedestal stand.
Page 27 - Reduced Scan Zone
23 S CANNER O PERATION Depth of Field Specifications* Reduced Scan Zone Specifications are based on a 0.33 mm (13 mil) bar code. Figure 15. MS3580 † Reduced Depth of Field * All specifications are subject to change without notice. † MS3580 shown with pedestal stand.
Page 28 - Depth of Field by Bar Code Element Width*; A B C D E F
24 S CANNER O PERATION Depth of Field by Bar Code Element Width* Normal Scan Zone M INIMUM B AR C ODE E LEMENT W IDTH A B C D E F mm .13 .15 .19 .25 .33 .66 mils 5.2 5.7 7.5 10 13 26 Figure 16. Normal Scan Zone by Bar Code Element Width * All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Page 29 - A B C D E F
25 S CANNER O PERATION Depth of Field by Bar Code Element Width* Reduced Scan Zone M INIMUM B AR C ODE E LEMENT W IDTH A B C D E F mm .13 .15 .19 .25 .33 .66 mils 5.2 5.7 7.5 10 13 26 Figure 17. Reduced Scan Zone by Bar Code Element Width * All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Page 31 - Symptoms; All Interfaces
27 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE The following guide is for reference purposes only. Contact a Metrologic representative at 1-800-ID-METRO or 1-800-436-3876 to preserve the limited warranty terms on page 46. Symptoms Possible Cause(s) Solution All Interfaces The unit has no LEDs, beeper or motor spin. No ...
Page 34 - Keyboard Wedge Only
30 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE Symptoms Possible Cause(s) Solution RS232 Only The host is receiving data but the data does not look correct. The scanner and host may not be configured for the same interface. Check that the scanner and the host are configured for the same interface. Characters are being ...
Page 35 - Operational
31 D ESIGN S PECIFICATIONS MS3580 Operational Light Source: V isible L aser D iode (VLD) @ 650 nm Laser Power: 1.1 mW Normal Depth of Field: 19 mm - 273 mm (.75"- 10.75") Reduced Depth of Field: 19 mm - 146 mm (.75"- 5.75") 0.33 mm (13 mil) bar code Omni Scan Scan Speed: 1650 scan li...
Page 36 - Mechanical; Environmental
32 D ESIGN S PECIFICATIONS MS3580 Mechanical Width: 63 mm (2.48") Depth: 50 mm (1.97") Height: 68 mm (2.68") Weight: 6 oz (170 g) Electrical Voltage Supply: 5VDC ± 0.25V Operating Power: 1.375 W Standby Power: 1.0 W Operating Current: 275 mA typical at 5VDC Standby Current: 230 mA typica...
Page 37 - Communication Parameters
33 A PPLICATIONS AND P ROTOCOLS The model number on each scanner includes the scanner number and factory default communications protocol. S CANNER V ERSION I DENTIFIER C OMMUNICATION P ROTOCOL ( S ) 9 OCIA and RS232 Transmit/Receive 11 IBM 46XX and Full RS232C 38 RS232 Low Speed USB, Keyboard Emulat...
Page 43 - ROM; IRMWARE
39 U PGRADING THE F LASH ROM F IRMWARE The MetroSet2 program is a functional component of Metrologic’s new line of Flash- based scanners. This program allows the user of a Metrologic scanner to quickly upgrade to a new or custom version of firmware. It requires the use of a personal computer running...
Page 44 - Scanner Pinout Connections; Pin Function
40 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATIONS Scanner Pinout Connections The MS3580 scanner interfaces terminate to a 10-pin modular socket. The serial # label indicates the interface enabled when the scanner is shipped from the factory. Figure 19. Bottom View of MS3580 (Stand Removed) MS3580- 47 Keyboard We...
Page 46 - Cable Connector Configurations (Host End); straight
42 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATIONS Cable Connector Configurations (Host End) “Standard” PowerLink Cable MLPN 54-54000 x -3 straight Pin Function 1 Shield Ground 2 RS232 Transmit Output 3 RS232 Receive Input 4 DTR Input/Light Pen Source 5 Power/Signal Ground 6 Light Pen Data 7 CTS Input 8 RTS Outpu...
Page 48 - Safety
44 R EGULATORY C OMPLIANCE Safety ITE Equipment IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1 Laser Laser Class 1: 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 laser light exposure. Under no circ...
Page 49 - EMC; Emissions; Notice; Remarque
45 R EGULATORY C OMPLIANCE EMC Emissions FCC Part 15, ICES-003, CISPR 22, EN 55022 Immunity CISPR 24, EN 55024 Class A Devices Unintentional Radiators The following is applicable when the scanner cable is greater in length than 3 meters (9.8 feet) when fully extended: Les instructions ci-dessous s’a...
Page 50 - Class B Devices; Folgendes trifft zu, wenn das Scannerkabel kürzer als 3 Meter ist
46 R EGULATORY C OMPLIANCE EMC Class B Devices Unintentional Radiators The following is applicable when the scanner cable is less than 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length when fully extended: Les instructions ci-dessous s’appliquent aux cables de scanner ne dépassant pas 3 métres (9.8 pieds) de long en ex...
Page 52 - ATENTS
48 P ATENTS Patent Information This METROLOGIC product may be covered by, but is not limit to, one or more of the following U.S. Patents: U.S. Patent No.; 5,216,232; 5,260,553; 5,340,971; 5,424,525; 5,484,992; 5,525,789; 5,528,024; 5,557,093; 5,616,908; 5,627,359; 5,637,852; 5,661,292; 5,777,315; 5,...
Page 54 - NDEX
50 I NDEX Light Pen ........................... 8, 34–38 Light Source ................................ 31 M Maintenance .................................. 5 Manual............................... 2, 19, 33 MetroSet2 .................................... 39 Mode of Operation Button .......................
Page 56 - OTES
Page 60 - Printed in the USA