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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...1 Scanner and Accessories 2 Scanner Components 4 The PowerLink Cable 5 Labels ...6 Maintenance ...6 Installing the Scanner to the Host System RS232 MS1690-14 7 Keyboard Wedge MS1690-47 8 Stand Alone Keyboard MS1690-47 9 IBM MS1690-11 10 Full Speed USB MS1690-40 (Integrated 11 Low Speed USB MS1690-38 (Integrated 11 Stand Kits Stand Components, MLPN 46-00147 12 Hard...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...1 Scanner and Accessories 2 Scanner Components 4 The PowerLink Cable 5 Labels ...6 Maintenance ...6 Installing the Scanner to the Host System RS232 MS1690-14 7 Keyboard Wedge MS1690-47 8 Stand Alone Keyboard MS1690-47 9 IBM MS1690-11 10 Full Speed USB MS1690-40 (Integrated 11 Low Speed USB MS1690-38 (Integrated 11 Stand Kits Stand Components, MLPN 46-00147 12 Hard...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Scanner and Cable Terminations Scanner Pinout Connections 34 Cable Connector Configurations 36 Limited Warranty 38 Product Safety Notices ...39 Cautions ...40 Patents ...41 Index ...42 Contact Information and Office Locations 45 iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS Scanner and Cable Terminations Scanner Pinout Connections 34 Cable Connector Configurations 36 Limited Warranty 38 Product Safety Notices ...39 Cautions ...40 Patents ...41 Index ...42 Contact Information and Office Locations 45 iii
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... 1-800-ID-METRO or 1-800-436-3876. 2 INTRODUCTION Scanner and Accessories Part # BASIC KIT Description MS1690 00-02544 Focus Area Imaging Bar Code Scanner MetroSelect® Single-Line Configuration Guide* 00-02065 Supplemental Configuration Guide* 00-02098 MS1690 Focus Area Imaging Bar Code Scanner Installation and User's Guide* * Available on the Metrologic website - Regulated 5.2VDC @ 650 mA output. 45-45593...
... 1-800-ID-METRO or 1-800-436-3876. 2 INTRODUCTION Scanner and Accessories Part # BASIC KIT Description MS1690 00-02544 Focus Area Imaging Bar Code Scanner MetroSelect® Single-Line Configuration Guide* 00-02065 Supplemental Configuration Guide* 00-02098 MS1690 Focus Area Imaging Bar Code Scanner Installation and User's Guide* * Available on the Metrologic website - Regulated 5.2VDC @ 650 mA output. 45-45593...
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...MS1690-14 1. Connect the 9-pin D-type connector of the communication cable to the proper COM port of the PowerLink cable into the 10-pin socket on the Focus. When the scanner has finished initializing the LEDs will stop flashing and the unit will beep 3 times indicating that the scanner is shipped from the factory configured... with default settings. The scanner is ready for use. 7....
...MS1690-14 1. Connect the 9-pin D-type connector of the communication cable to the proper COM port of the PowerLink cable into the 10-pin socket on the Focus. When the scanner has finished initializing the LEDs will stop flashing and the unit will beep 3 times indicating that the scanner is shipped from the factory configured... with default settings. The scanner is ready for use. 7....
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...end of the PowerLink cable into 10-pin socket on the host device. Plug the external power supply (required) into a port on changing the scanner's configuration. Focus will hear a 'click' when the connection is made. 3. To maintain compliance with default settings. Connect the "Y" ends of the power supply to... transformer. 7. In addition, please check that scanned information will light for proper connections. 5. Turn off the host device. 2. Plugging the scanner into the power jack on the host device. INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM Keyboard Wedge MS1690-47 1.
...end of the PowerLink cable into 10-pin socket on the host device. Plug the external power supply (required) into a port on changing the scanner's configuration. Focus will hear a 'click' when the connection is made. 3. To maintain compliance with default settings. Connect the "Y" ends of the power supply to... transformer. 7. In addition, please check that scanned information will light for proper connections. 5. Turn off the host device. 2. Plugging the scanner into the power jack on the host device. INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM Keyboard Wedge MS1690-47 1.
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INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM Stand Alone Keyboard MS1690-47 1. Plug the other end of the power ...for instructions on the Focus. The outlet must meet applicable performance requirements for use. 7. All LEDs (yellow, white, and blue) will hear a 'click' when the connection is shipped from the factory configured with applicable standards, all... the 10-pin socket on changing the scanner's configuration. In addition, please check that the scanner is ready for a limited power source. 9 Turn on the PowerLink cable. Plugging the scanner into the power jack on the host...
INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM Stand Alone Keyboard MS1690-47 1. Plug the other end of the power ...for instructions on the Focus. The outlet must meet applicable performance requirements for use. 7. All LEDs (yellow, white, and blue) will hear a 'click' when the connection is shipped from the factory configured with applicable standards, all... the 10-pin socket on changing the scanner's configuration. In addition, please check that the scanner is ready for a limited power source. 9 Turn on the PowerLink cable. Plugging the scanner into the power jack on the host...
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...MS1690-11 1. Plugging the scanner into the 10-pin socket on the host device. 5. Focus will light for approximately 2 seconds then start to EN/IEC 60950. You will hear a 'click' when the connection is shipped from the factory configured with default settings. Figure 9. Please refer to the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration... on changing the scanner's configuration. To maintain compliance with applicable standards, all circuits connected to the host system. Plug the male 10-pin RJ45 end of the MVC cable to alternately flash. Turn on the Focus. Turn off the...
...MS1690-11 1. Plugging the scanner into the 10-pin socket on the host device. 5. Focus will light for approximately 2 seconds then start to EN/IEC 60950. You will hear a 'click' when the connection is shipped from the factory configured with default settings. Figure 9. Please refer to the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration... on changing the scanner's configuration. To maintain compliance with applicable standards, all circuits connected to the host system. Plug the male 10-pin RJ45 end of the MVC cable to alternately flash. Turn on the Focus. Turn off the...
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...device. 5. For information on changing the scanner's configuration. The scanner is made. 3. When the scanner has finished initializing the LEDs will stop flashing and the unit will light for instructions on configuring the MS1690-38 for USB Serial Emulation Mode, ...Configuration Guide (MLPN 00-02544). All LEDs (yellow, white, and blue) will beep 3 times indicating that the scanner and host system are using the same communication protocol. Plugging the scanner into the 10-pin socket on the Focus. INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM Integrated USB: Full Speed MS1690...
...device. 5. For information on changing the scanner's configuration. The scanner is made. 3. When the scanner has finished initializing the LEDs will stop flashing and the unit will light for instructions on configuring the MS1690-38 for USB Serial Emulation Mode, ...Configuration Guide (MLPN 00-02544). All LEDs (yellow, white, and blue) will beep 3 times indicating that the scanner and host system are using the same communication protocol. Plugging the scanner into the 10-pin socket on the Focus. INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM Integrated USB: Full Speed MS1690...
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..., please refer to scan the bar code. When scanner successfully reads the bar code it will beep once, the white LED will flash and the decoded data will start to flash as it attempts to the MS1690 Focus Supplemental Configuration Guide (MLPN 00-02065). 15 Pull the trigger to... scan. 4. The IR detects an object in the IR activation range and automatically turns on linear illumination. 2. Aim the scanner's line of -Stand 1. CodeGate, Out-of ...
..., please refer to scan the bar code. When scanner successfully reads the bar code it will beep once, the white LED will flash and the decoded data will start to flash as it attempts to the MS1690 Focus Supplemental Configuration Guide (MLPN 00-02065). 15 Pull the trigger to... scan. 4. The IR detects an object in the IR activation range and automatically turns on linear illumination. 2. Aim the scanner's line of -Stand 1. CodeGate, Out-of ...
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... the white LED will beep 3 times indicating that the single configuration bar code has successfully configured the scanner. 16 When the scanner has finished initializing the LEDs will stop flashing. At Power Up When Focus first receives power it provides audible feedback. Configuration Mode When entering configuration mode, the white LED will start to alternately flash. Three...
... the white LED will beep 3 times indicating that the single configuration bar code has successfully configured the scanner. 16 When the scanner has finished initializing the LEDs will stop flashing. At Power Up When Focus first receives power it provides audible feedback. Configuration Mode When entering configuration mode, the white LED will start to alternately flash. Three...
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...MS1690 has three LED indicators (yellow, white and blue) located on the top of Blue and White This indicates the scanner is in configuration mode. No LEDs are Illuminated The LEDs will stop flashing after a brief period of the current scan and the scanner. Alternating Flashing of the scanner.... The blue LED will not be received. When the scanner is not ready to decode a barcode....
...MS1690 has three LED indicators (yellow, white and blue) located on the top of Blue and White This indicates the scanner is in configuration mode. No LEDs are Illuminated The LEDs will stop flashing after a brief period of the current scan and the scanner. Alternating Flashing of the scanner.... The blue LED will not be received. When the scanner is not ready to decode a barcode....
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During Scanning An Invalid bar code has been scanned when in configuration mode or the trigger has been pulled too fast. 18 Short Razzberry Tone - If the scanner does not respond after reprogramming, return the scanner for repair. During Power Up Failed to initialize or configure the scanner. SCANNER OPERATION Failure Modes Long Razzberry Tone -
During Scanning An Invalid bar code has been scanned when in configuration mode or the trigger has been pulled too fast. 18 Short Razzberry Tone - If the scanner does not respond after reprogramming, return the scanner for repair. During Power Up Failed to initialize or configure the scanner. SCANNER OPERATION Failure Modes Long Razzberry Tone -
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... a Metrologic service representative, if the unit will not hold the saved configuration. Re-try to save the new configuration. Contact a Metrologic Service Representative if the unit will not hold the saved configuration. Long Razz tone There is being supplied to power Focus. scanner from the.... TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The following guide is plugged into the scanner. Contact a Metrologic representative at 1-800-ID-Metro or 1-800-436-3876 to preserve the limited warranty terms. All Interfaces MS1690 Series Troubleshooting Guide Symptoms Possible Causes Solution No LEDs, beep...
... a Metrologic service representative, if the unit will not hold the saved configuration. Re-try to save the new configuration. Contact a Metrologic Service Representative if the unit will not hold the saved configuration. Long Razz tone There is being supplied to power Focus. scanner from the.... TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The following guide is plugged into the scanner. Contact a Metrologic representative at 1-800-ID-Metro or 1-800-436-3876 to preserve the limited warranty terms. All Interfaces MS1690 Series Troubleshooting Guide Symptoms Possible Causes Solution No LEDs, beep...
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...proper host port. 22 UPC/EAN, Code 39, interleaved 2 of bar code being scanned falls into the configured criteria (i.e. character length lock or minimum bar code length settings). Make sure that the type of 5, Code ...If the scanner is setup to the host is not receiving the signal. The scanner's data format does not match the host system requirements. The beeper is disabled and no tone is configured to scan a barcode that the... LED stays on. Verify that does not match the configured criteria. The unit scans a bar code, but is incorrect. The scanner is selected.
...proper host port. 22 UPC/EAN, Code 39, interleaved 2 of bar code being scanned falls into the configured criteria (i.e. character length lock or minimum bar code length settings). Make sure that the type of 5, Code ...If the scanner is setup to the host is not receiving the signal. The scanner's data format does not match the host system requirements. The beeper is disabled and no tone is configured to scan a barcode that the... LED stays on. Verify that does not match the configured criteria. The unit scans a bar code, but is incorrect. The scanner is selected.
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... been printed incorrectly. The aspect ratio of the bar code is not correct. Change print settings (i.e. The configuration is configured for the appropriate mode. The scanner is not configured correctly for the same interface parameters. The minimum symbol length setting does not work with the bar code.... Verify correct country code and data formatting are set properly. Make sure the scanner is not set correctly. Make sure that the scanner and the host are configured for others of the same bar code symbology. The type of printer could be the problem...
... been printed incorrectly. The aspect ratio of the bar code is not correct. Change print settings (i.e. The configuration is configured for the appropriate mode. The scanner is not configured correctly for the same interface parameters. The minimum symbol length setting does not work with the bar code.... Verify correct country code and data formatting are set properly. Make sure the scanner is not set correctly. Make sure that the scanner and the host are configured for others of the same bar code symbology. The type of printer could be the problem...
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... delay to detect if the PC is in Alt mode. Enable Caps Lock detect setting of the scanner to the transmitted output by that the cable is looking for a couple of the scanner and the communication port match and the program is connected to make sure that country's key look .... The com port at the host is transmitting each character twice. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptoms The unit is not working or The unit powers not configured up table. Everything works except for "RS232" data. The cable is not connected to make sure that the baud rate and parity of characters...
... delay to detect if the PC is in Alt mode. Enable Caps Lock detect setting of the scanner to the transmitted output by that the cable is looking for a couple of the scanner and the communication port match and the program is connected to make sure that country's key look .... The com port at the host is transmitting each character twice. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptoms The unit is not working or The unit powers not configured up table. Everything works except for "RS232" data. The cable is not connected to make sure that the baud rate and parity of characters...
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... USB 40 Full-speed USB 47 Keyboard Wedge, Stand-Alone Keyboard and RS232 Transmit/Receive The MS1690-47 with a built-in other Metrologic scanners are the most important selectable options specific to pages 28-31. Many RS232 configurable functions available in PC Keyboard Wedge Interface is designed for Keyboard emulation use only. The following...
... USB 40 Full-speed USB 47 Keyboard Wedge, Stand-Alone Keyboard and RS232 Transmit/Receive The MS1690-47 with a built-in other Metrologic scanners are the most important selectable options specific to pages 28-31. Many RS232 configurable functions available in PC Keyboard Wedge Interface is designed for Keyboard emulation use only. The following...
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... not in the charts on the following pages, a check mark (9) will appear. The default parameter of the scanner has an asterisk (*) in Presentation Mode Long-Range In-Stand Short-Range In-Stand Long-Range Out-of-Stand Short-Range Out-of-Stand UPC/... OFF or DISABLED. DEFAULT SETTINGS - Every interface does not support every parameter. If an asterisk is shipped from the factory programmed to a set of the scanner can be "configured" - If the interface supports a parameter listed in the default column then the default setting is , enabled or disabled.
... not in the charts on the following pages, a check mark (9) will appear. The default parameter of the scanner has an asterisk (*) in Presentation Mode Long-Range In-Stand Short-Range In-Stand Long-Range Out-of-Stand Short-Range Out-of-Stand UPC/... OFF or DISABLED. DEFAULT SETTINGS - Every interface does not support every parameter. If an asterisk is shipped from the factory programmed to a set of the scanner can be "configured" - If the interface supports a parameter listed in the default column then the default setting is , enabled or disabled.
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... tone on timeout 9 9 9 9 Three beeps on timeout 9 9 9 9 Same symbol rescan timeout: 1000 msecs Same symbol rescan timeout configurable in 50 msec steps (maximum of 6.35 sec.) No Same symbol timeout * 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Infinite Same symbol timeout 9 9 9 9 Inter-...character delay configurable in 1 msec steps (maximum of 255 msecs) Number of scan buffers (maximum) Transmit UPC-A check digit 1 msecs 10 msecs 9 9 9 9 in KBW 8 9 ...
... tone on timeout 9 9 9 9 Three beeps on timeout 9 9 9 9 Same symbol rescan timeout: 1000 msecs Same symbol rescan timeout configurable in 50 msec steps (maximum of 6.35 sec.) No Same symbol timeout * 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Infinite Same symbol timeout 9 9 9 9 Inter-...character delay configurable in 1 msec steps (maximum of 255 msecs) Number of scan buffers (maximum) Transmit UPC-A check digit 1 msecs 10 msecs 9 9 9 9 in KBW 8 9 ...
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One can not be used in conjunction with configurable Code Length Locks 3 avail 9 9 9 Configurable Prefix characters 10 avail 9 9 Suffix characters 10 avail 9 9 Prefixes for Individual Code types Editing Function/Control Key ...9 9 Linear 1D / Omni 2D 9 9 9 USB 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 † These options are not Required Two Digit Redundancy Five digit Redundancy Coupon Code 128 † Configurable Code Lengths DEFAULT * * 7 avail RS232 IBM 46XX KBW 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 † Code Selects ...
One can not be used in conjunction with configurable Code Length Locks 3 avail 9 9 9 Configurable Prefix characters 10 avail 9 9 Suffix characters 10 avail 9 9 Prefixes for Individual Code types Editing Function/Control Key ...9 9 Linear 1D / Omni 2D 9 9 9 USB 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 † These options are not Required Two Digit Redundancy Five digit Redundancy Coupon Code 128 † Configurable Code Lengths DEFAULT * * 7 avail RS232 IBM 46XX KBW 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 † Code Selects ...