Page 4 - iii; ABLE OF; Depth of Field Specifications
iii T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Introduction................................................................................................................ 1 Scanner and Accessories ............................................................................................ 2 Quick Start .....................
Page 5 - iv; Appendix C
iv T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Appendix C Pin Assignments for the Coil Cable..................................................................... 35 Pin Assignmentsf or the MCA951 ....................................................................... 36 Pin Assignmentsf or the MS6720-47 Keyboard Wedge Cabl...
Page 7 - NTRODUCTION; Scanner
1 I NTRODUCTION The MS6720 is the first laser bar code scanner to truly bridge the gapbetween omnidirectional fixed projection and hand-held scanners. Itincorporates fixed projection performance and patented 20-line scan patterninto the comfortable, ergonomic styling of our popular hand-helds. The M...
Page 8 - AC to DC Power Transformer
2 S CANNER AND A CCESSORIES The following is a list of parts that may or may not be included in aMS6720 kit. • MS6720 Hand-Held Laser Scanner • AC to DC Power Transformer – Regulated 5VDC @ 300 mA output • One of the following options may be included: • 120V United States [ MLPN 46-46010] • 220V Con...
Page 9 - Programming Guide; MLPN; 0-02186] or the help files provided with MetroSet2 for
3 Q UICK S TART 1. Plug in the scanner. The red LED will come on, the green LED willflash once and the unit will beep simultaneously. 2. The scanner is shipped from the factory programmed with defaultsettings. To configure the MS6720 scanner to meet the host system’sspecific needs, refer to the Scan...
Page 11 - Turn off the host system.; Tab; 0 Position Modular
5 MS6720 I NSTALLATION : P OWERED BY E XTERNAL P OWER S UPPLY 1. Turn off the host system. 2. If using a communication cable, connect the cable to the correct port onthe host device and the MCA (Metrologic Connector Adapter). If thehost device is an IBM compatible PC with a male 9-pin serial port,co...
Page 12 - The factory setting of jumper 1 (JP1) is on pins 2; Continued on next page
6 MS6720 I NSTALLATION : P OWERED BY H OST D EVICE If the host system supplies +5VDC power to the scanner, reposition theinternal jumper within the MCA (Metrologic Connector Adapter) beforeconnecting the scanner to the host device. In addition, plug the 4 positionground jumper into the power supply ...
Page 13 - Plug the scanner’s coil cable into the
7 S CANNER I NSTALLATION : P OWERED BY H OST D EVICE (C ONTINUED ) 3. Plug the 4 position ground jumper into the power supply connector. 4. Turn off the host system 5. If using a communication cable, connect the cable to the correct porton the host device and the MCA. If the host device is an IBMcom...
Page 14 - PC; The “; Manufacturer’s Recommendation:; would work on one computer and not another.; Host
8 MS6720-47 K EYBOARD W EDGE I NSTALLATION TO THE PC 1. The “ Y ” coil cable is terminated with a 5-pin DIN female connector on one end, and a 6-pin mini DIN male on the other. Also included withthe MS6720 is an adapter cable with a 5-pin male DIN on one end anda 6-pin female mini DIN on the other t...
Page 15 - B. Weighted Base Assembly
9 MS6720 O PTIONAL S TANDS Adjustable Stand [ MLPN 45-45967] Contains : A. Tilt/Swivel Cup Assembly [ MLPN 45-45967A] B. Weighted Base Assembly [ MLPN 45-45967B] 1B Weighted Base [ MLPN 36-36765] 2B. Rotating Base [ MLPN 45-45577] 3B. Wood screws, #10 Flat Head [ MLPN 18-18857] Adjustable Stand Free...
Page 16 - Secure the rotating base [; Additional stand options available for purchase:; for use with the adjustable stand
10 MS6720 O PTIONAL S TANDS Adjustable Stand Hard Mount Installation [Kit #45-45967] Step 1 Remove the four screws holding the rotating base[ MLPN 45-45577] to the weighted base [ MLPN 36-36765]. Step 2 Note the position of the FRONT mark on therotating base then use the rotating base as a guide tod...
Page 17 - Laser light emits from this aperture.; Green and Red LED
11 S CANNER P ARTS Green and Red LED When the red led is on, this indicates that the laser is on. When the green LEDflashes on, the scanner has read a bar code successfully. When the green light turnsoff, communication to the host is complete. The green LED blinks while thescanner is waking up from ...
Page 18 - One Beep; first; Razzberry Tone
12 A UDIBLE I NDICATORS When the MS6720 scanner is in operation, it provides audible feedback.These sounds indicate the status of the scan and scanner. Four settings areavailable for the tone of the beep. To change the tone, refer to theScanSelect ® Programming Guide [ MLPN 00-02186] or the help fil...
Page 20 - There are two reasons why the LEDs will not be illuminated:
14 V ISUAL I NDICATORS There are a red LED and a green LED on the scanner. When the scanner is on, theflashing or stationary activity of the LEDs indicates the status of the scan and scanner. No Red or Green LED There are two reasons why the LEDs will not be illuminated: 1. If the scanner is receivi...
Page 21 - Spray glass cleaner onto lint free, non-abrasive cleaning cloth.
15 S CANNER L ABELS Each scanner has a label located on the bottom of the unit. This labelcontains information such as the model number, date of manufacture, serialnumber, and approvals. This label also notes that the device is a CDRHClass IIa laser product. The following is an example of this label...
Page 22 - Normal Depth of Field
16 D EPTH OF F IELD S PECIFICATIONS Normal Depth of Field 11" [279.4mm] 10" [254.0mm] 9" [228.6mm] 8" [203.2mm] 7" [177.8mm] 6" [152.4mm] 5" [127.0mm] 4" [101.6mm] 3" [76.2mm] 2" [50.8mm] 1" [25.4mm] 0" [0.0mm] 2.00" [50.8mm] .0057" [.144mm] .0...
Page 23 - Short Depth of Field
17 D EPTH OF F IELD S PECIFICATIONS Short Depth of Field 7" [177.8mm] 6" [152.4mm] 5" [127.0mm] 4" [101.6mm] 3" [76.2mm] 2" [50.8mm] 1" [25.4mm] 0" [0.0mm] 2.00" [50.8mm] .0063" [.160mm] .0068" [.172mm] .0075" [.190mm] .0104" [.264mm] .016" [.4...
Page 24 - Extended Depth of Field
18 D EPTH OF F IELD S PECIFICATIONS Extended Depth of Field 11" [279.4mm] 10" [254.0mm] 9" [228.6mm] 8" [203.2mm] 7" [177.8mm] 6" [152.4mm] 5" [127.0mm] 4" [101.6mm] 3" [76.2mm] 2" [50.8mm] 1" [25.4mm] 0" [0.0mm] 2.00" [50.8mm] .0057" [.144mm] ...
Page 25 - Optional Depth of Field
19 D EPTH OF F IELD S PECIFICATIONS Optional Depth of Field 10" [254.0mm] 9" [228.6mm] 8" [203.2mm] 7" [177.8mm] 6" [152.4mm] 5" [127.0mm] 4" [101.6mm] 3" [76.2mm] 2" [50.8mm] 1" [25.4mm] 0" [0.0mm] 2.00" [50.8mm] .0057" [.144mm] .0063" [.160mm...
Page 26 - minimum element width,
20 A UTOMATIC T URN -O N S PECIFICATIONS (IR S ENSOR ) Normal Depth of Field Short Depth of Field Note: Depth of Field based on 13mil (.013 ") minimum element width, Turn On Range is nominal; small variances do NOT indicate amalfunction. 8 " 11 " Depth of Field Turn on Range 0 " 4 ...
Page 27 - Projection Axis; The above scan volume shows omnidirectional volume. This; Fixed Presentation Mode
21 S CAN P ATTERN S PECIFICATIONS Projection Axis The scan pattern of the MS6720 exits straight out of the scanner. Thisfeature was purposefully designed to provide pointing efficiency in thehand held mode and instinctive positioning in the fixed presentation mode. Omnidirectional Scan Volume Note: ...
Page 28 - Cross-Sectional Scan Pattern; at Face of Scanner; Drawings have been scaled
22 S CAN P ATTERN S PECIFICATIONS (C ONTINUED ) Cross-Sectional Scan Pattern MS6720 Scan Pattern at Face of Scanner 2.00” Dia.[50.8mm] MS6720 Scan Pattern at 4.00” (101.6mm) 3.50” Dia. [88.9mm] MS6720 Scan Pattern at 8.00” (203.6mm) 4.66” [118.4mm] Drawings have been scaled
Page 29 - All Interfaces; MS6720 Troubleshooting Guide; SYMPTOMS
23 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE The following guide is for reference purposes only. Contact a Metrologicrepresentative at 1-800-ID-METRO or 1-800-436-3876 to preserve thelimited warranty terms. All Interfaces MS6720 Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION No LEDS, beepor motor spin No p...
Page 30 - All Interfaces continued; Disable IR sleep mode
24 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE (C ONTINUED ) All Interfaces continued SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION Unit goes tosleep and doesnot wake up IR sensor used to wakeup the scanner is alwayssensing an object Adjust scanner positioning sothat the IR senses an object whena bar code is presented. Forexampl...
Page 31 - The print quality of the bar code is suspect.
25 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE (C ONTINUED ) SYMPTOMS The unit powers up properly, lasers come on, but the unit does not scan and doesnot beep when a bar code is presented POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)/SOLUTION(S) Improper settings can be the cause for a scanner not to scan.The following would be typical examples: ...
Page 32 - Keyboard Wedge Only; MetroSet’s help files
26 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE (C ONTINUED ) Keyboard Wedge Only SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION Unit scans thebar code butthere is no data Configuration is not correct Make sure the scanner isconfigured for keyboardwedge mode - Section F of theScanSelect Guide[ MLPN 00-0 2186] or MetroSet’s help fi...
Page 33 - CLS
27 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE (C ONTINUED ) RS-232 only SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION Power-up OK Scans OK Does notcommunicateproperly to the host Com port at the host notworking or not configuredproperly Cable not connected tothe proper com port Com port not operatingproperly Check to make sure ...
Page 35 - PPENDIX; MS6720 Design Specifications; Scan Speed: 1000 scan lines per second; Mechanical; Termination: ~ 1 meter retracted coil cable
29 A PPENDIX A MS6720 Design Specifications Operational Application: Fixed Projection/Hand-Held Laser Bar CodeScanner Light Source: VLD 640-660nm Laser Power: 0.681 milliwatt (peak) Depth of Field: 0" - 4"; 0"- 8" (programmable)0 - 101.6 mm; 0 - 203.2 mm Scan Speed: 1000 scan lines p...
Page 36 - Operating; Specifications subject to change without notice
30 A PPENDIX A (C ONTINUED ) MS6720 Design Specifications Electrical Laser Class: CDRH: Class IIa;Nach EN60825-1:1994/A11:1996 Class 1 EMC: FCC, ICES-003 and EN 55022 Class B Input Voltage: 5VDC ± .25V Power : 1.1 watt Operating Current : 225 mA typical @ 5VDC (468x – 300 mA) Standby Current: 74 mA ...
Page 37 - Default Settings
31 A PPENDIX B Default Settings Many functions of the scanner can be "programmed" - that is, enabled ordisabled. The scanner is shipped from the factory programmed to a set ofdefault conditions. The default parameter of the scanner has an asterisk ( * )in the charts on the following pages. I...
Page 40 - as
34 A PPENDIX B (C ONTINUED ) Parameter Default OCIA RS-232* Light Pen IBM 46XX KBW 977 (2 digit) SupplementalRequirement ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Supplements are not Required * ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Two Digit Redundancy * ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Five Digit Redundancy ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 200 msec to Find Supplement ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 100 msec to Find Suppleme...
Page 42 - Pin Assignments for the
36 A PPENDIX C (C ONTINUED ) Pin Assignments for the MCA951 There is a 9-pin female D-type connector, located on the MCA, used to connect theMCA to the host device. The output signals on the 9-pin host end of the MCA aredependent upon which version of the scanner that is being used. The following is...
Page 44 - Limited Warranty
38 A PPENDIX D Limited Warranty The MS6720 scanners are manufactured by Metrologic at its Blackwood, New Jersey, U.S.A.facility. The MS6720 scanners have a two (2) year limited warranty from the date ofmanufacture. Metrologic warrants and represents that all MS6720 scanners are free of alldefects in...
Page 45 - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; Notice; This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.; Avertissement; Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003.
39 A PPENDIX E Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must acceptany interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This...
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40 A PPENDIX E (C ONT .) Notice Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified hereinmay result in hazardous laser light exposure. Under no circumstances should the customerattempt to service the laser scanner. Never attempt to look at the laser beam, ...
Page 47 - Patents; For patent information, please refer to
41 A PPENDIX F Patents For patent information, please refer to www.honeywellaidc.com/patents .
Page 48 - NDEX; Configuration
42 I NDEX A Ac input/outlet .................... 2, 4, 5, 8Accessories ..................................... 2Adapter ............................... 2, 4, 5, 6Application ............. 2, 6, 7, 8, 27, 29Approvals................................ 15, 29Assignments pin....................................
Page 50 - OTES