Metrologic MS3780 - Manual

4 I NTRODUCTION Scanner Components Figure 1. Scanner Components I TEM N O . D ESCRIPTION 1 Red Output Window, Laser Aperture (See page 40) 2 Mode Select Button (See page 13) 3 Beeper (See page 15) 4 Blue LED, Single-Line Mode / Menu Reading (See page 15) 5 White LED (See page 15) 6 Blue LED, All Sca...

5 I NTRODUCTION Caution and Serial Number Labels Figure 2. Caution and Serial Labels Stand Specifications Figure 3. Stand Specifications

6 Introduction 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 cloth. 2. Gently wipe the scanner window. Cable Removal Disconnect the power su...

8 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 MS3780. 3. For IBM: Connect the other end of the MVC cable to Port 9 of the host device. For OCIA: Connect the other end of the MVC cable to the appropriate c...

9 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 MS3780. 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 P...

10 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 MS3780. 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...

11 Figure 11. I NSTALLATION Full Speed or Low Speed USB (Integrated) 1. Turn off the host device. 2. Plug the male 10-pin RJ45 end of the USB PowerLink cable into the 10-pin socket on the MS3780. 3. Plug the other end of the USB interface cable into the host device’s USB port. 4. Turn on the host de...

12 I NSTALLATION EAS Deactivation EAS D EACTIVATION SW1 and SW2 are the switch banks inside the CheckPoint Device that set the deactivation range. The following is a list of CheckPoint recommended switch bank settings. CheckPoint Recommended Switch Bank Settings SW1 & SW2 switches 1 and 6 set to...

13 S CANNER O PERATION The Scan Pattern Mode Select Button There are two configurable scan pattern modes available with the MS3780. • The primary scan pattern mode is the default scan pattern active when the scanner starts. By default, the primary scan pattern is set to all-scan-lines for omnidirect...

14 S CANNER O PERATION How to Use CodeGate and the Manual Activation Mode For illustration purposes the unit’s scan pattern has been set to single-line (menu reading) mode . C ODE G ATE M ANUAL A CTIVATION M ODE * * This feature is not a default setting. Refer to the MetroSelect Configuration Guide ...

15 S CANNER O PERATION Audible Indicators When the MS3780 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...

16 S CANNER O PERATION Visual Indicators There are four LEDs located on the top of the MS3780. When the scanner is on, the flashing or constant illumination of the LEDs indicates the status of the current scan and the scanner. Figure 18. LED Indicators No LEDs The LEDs will not be illuminated if the...

17 S CANNER O PERATION Failure Mode Indicators Both Blue LEDs Flashing with One Emitted Razzberry Tone This indicates that the scanner has experienced a laser subsystem failure. Return the unit to a Metrologic authorized service center for repair. Both Blue LEDs and the White LED are Flashing with T...

18 S CANNER O PERATION Depth of Field Specifications* Normal Scan Zone Specifications are based on a 0.33 mm (13 mil) bar code. Figure 19. Normal Depth of Field * All specifications are subject to change without notice.

19 S CANNER O PERATION Depth of Field Specifications* Reduced Scan Zone Specifications are based on a 0.33 mm (13 mil) bar code. Figure 20. Reduced Depth of Field * All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

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

22 S CANNER O PERATION IR Activation Range* Normal Figure 23. Normal IR Activation Range Reduced Figure 24. Reduced IR Activation Range * All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

26 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 ...

27 D ESIGN S PECIFICATIONS MS3780 Operational Light Source: V isible L aser D iode (VLD) @ 650 nm Laser Power: 1.1 mW (Peak) 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: 1333 scan lines per second No. ...

28 D ESIGN S PECIFICATIONS MS3780 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...

29 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 I NTERFACE 9 OCIA and RS232 Transmit/Receive 11 IBM 46xx and Full RS232 38 RS232 Low Speed USB*, Keyboard Emulation or USB Serial Em...

35 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...

36 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATIONS Scanner Pinout Connections The MS3780 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 25. Keyboard Wedge and Stand-Alone Keyboard MS3780- 47 RS232 and...

39 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATIONS Cable Connector Configurations (Host End) Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable 53-53002x-3 Pin Function 1 Keyboard Clock 2 Keyboard Data 3 No Connect 4 Power Ground 5 +5 Volts DC 5-Pin DIN, Female Pin Function 1 PC Data 2 No Connect 3 Power Ground 4 +5 Volts DC 5 PC Cl...

41 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...

43 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; 5,340,973; 5,424,525; 5,468,951; 5,484,992; 5,525,789; 5,528,024; 5,557,093; 5,591,953; 5,616,908; 5,627,359; 5,637,852; 5,661,292; 5,...

45 I NDEX Light Source ................................ 27 M Maintenance .................................. 6 Manual............................... 2, 15, 29 MetroSet2 .................................... 35 Mode of Operation Button ...................................... 14 Primary ....................