Metrologic IS3480 - Manual

5 I NTRODUCTION Caution and Serial Number Labels Figure 2. Mounting Specifications Figure 3. Maintenance Smudges and dirt can interfere with the proper scanning of a bar code. Therefore, the output window will need occasional cleaning. 1. Spray glass cleaner onto a lint free, non-abrasive cleaning c...

6 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 IS3480. 3. Connect the 9-pin female end of the PowerLink cable to the host device. Note: Skip to step 6 if receiving power...

7 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 IS3480. 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...

8 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 IS3480. 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 d...

9 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 IS3480. 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 ja...

11 I NSTALLATION Notes for Laser Emulation IS3480-104 Only The IS3480-104 leaves the factory with the Laser Emulation Mode enabled. If the Recall Defaults bar code is scanned while reconfiguring the scanner the laser emulation mode will no longer be enabled. Scan the following barcode to re-enable t...

12 S CANNER O PERATION Configurable Primary and Secondary Scan Pattern Modes There are two configurable scan pattern modes available with the IS3480. • The primary scan pattern mode is the default scan pattern active when the scanner starts. • The secondary scan pattern mode is activated by pressing...

13 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...

17 S CANNER O PERATION Sweet Spot Mode The sweet spot mode is used to determine where the maximum read rate area or “sweet spot” is located for a specific bar code type. When activated this mode provides visual and audible feedback indicating how the scanner is scanning. Number of Illuminated LEDs B...

18 S CANNER O PERATION Audible Indicators When the IS3480 is in operation, it can provide audible feedback. These sounds indicate the status of the scanner. Eight settings are available for the tone of the beep (normal, 6 alternate tones and no tone). For instruction on how to change the tone of the...

19 S CANNER O PERATION Visual Indicators There are four LEDs located on the top of the IS3480. When the scanner is on, the flashing or constant illumination of the LEDs indicates the status of the current scan and the scanner. No LEDs The LEDs will not be illuminated if the scanner is not receiving ...

20 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...

21 S CANNER O PERATION Depth of Field Specifications* Normal Scan Zone Specifications are based on a 0.33 mm (13 mil) bar code. Figure 9. Normal Depth of Field * All specifications are subject to change without notice.

22 S CANNER O PERATION Depth of Field Specifications* Reduced Scan Zone Specifications are based on a 0.33 mm (13 mil) bar code. Figure 10. Reduced Depth of Field * All specifications are subject to change without notice.

23 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 11. Normal Scan Zone by Bar Code Element Width * All specifications are subject to change without notice.

24 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 12. Reduced Scan Zone by Bar Code Element Width * All specifications are subject to change without notice.

25 S CANNER O PERATION IR Activation Range* Quantum E ’s default power save mode † is Laser OFF . This power save mode turns the laser off after a configured period of non-use. Any movement detected by the IR in the activation area will cause the scanner to exit power save mode. The laser will autom...

26 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 45. Symptoms Possible Cause(s) Solution All Interfaces The unit has no LEDs, beeper or motor spin. No ...

29 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 ...

30 D ESIGN S PECIFICATIONS IS3480 Operational Light Source: V isible L aser D iode (VLD) @ 650 nm Laser Power: 1.1 mW Normal Depth of Field: 25 mm - 280 mm (1”- 11”) Reduced Depth of Field: 25 mm - 150 mm (1”- 6”) 0.33 mm (13 mil) bar code Omni Scan Scan Speed: 1650 scan lines per second No. of Scan...

31 D ESIGN S PECIFICATIONS IS3480 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: 200 mA typical at 5VDC DC Transformers: Class II; 5.2VDC @ 650 mA Laser Class 1: IEC 60825-1:1993+A1:1997+A2:2001 EN 6082...

32 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...

38 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...

39 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATIONS Scanner Pinout Connections The IS3480 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 15. IS3480- 47 Keyboard Wedge and Stand-Alone Keyboard IS3480- 4...

41 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATIONS Cable Connector Configurations (Host End) “Standard” PowerLink Cable 53-53000x-3 coiled or 54-54000x-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 In...

44 L ASER AND P RODUCT S AFETY Notices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commer...

46 P ATENTS Patent Information This METROLOGIC product may be covered by 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; 5,789,730; 5,789,731; 5,...

48 I NDEX MetroSet2 .................................... 44 Mode of Operation Button ...................................... 20 Primary .............................. 15–20 Secondary.......................... 15–20 Sweet Spot Mode .............. 20, 43 Motor Speed ................................ 34 ...

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