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METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.
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MS7180 OrbitCG
Presentation Laser Scanner
Installation and User’s Guide
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Copyright © 2006 by Metrologic Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, transmitted, or stored in any form or by any means without prior written consent, except by reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review, or provided for in the Copyright Act of 1976. Trademarks Metrologic is a registered trademark of Metrologic Instruments, Inc. Products identified in this document
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Product Overview............................................................................................. 1 Scanner and Accessories................................................................................. 2 Scanner Components....................................................................................... 4 Cable Removal................................................................................................. 4 Caution and Serial Nu
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................... 23 Design Specifications ......................................................................................... 27 Applications and Protocols ................................................................................. 29 Default Settings - Communication Parameters................................................... 30 Upgrading the Flash ROM Firmware.....
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INTRODUCTION ™ OrbitCG is an aggressive, omnidirectional laser bar code scanner ideal for use in retail, convenience, liquor and specialty stores Designed to be lightweight and rugged, OrbitCG’s small size makes it ideal for applications where counter space is limited. Its unique contoured shape allows it to be picked-up and used as a hand-held scanner when scanning large or bulky items. Key Product Features • Fully Automatic Scanning Operation • Secondary Single-Line Scan Mo
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INTRODUCTION Scanner and Accessories BASIC KIT COMPONENTS Part No. Description MS7180 OrbitCG Presentation Laser Bar Code Scanner MS7180 OrbitCG Presentation Laser Bar Code Scanner 00-02284x Installation and User’s Guide ® 00-02407x MetroSelect Configuration Guide * Guides also available for download at www.metrologic.com. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Part No. Description AC to DC Power Transformer - Regulated 5.2VDC @ 1A output. 46-00525 120V United States, Canada and Japan 46-
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INTRODUCTION Scanner and Accessories OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Part No. Description Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable 54-54002x-3 2.1 m (7 ft.) straight cord Stand Alone Keyboard PowerLink Cable 54-54020x-3 2.1 m (7 ft.) straight cord ™ USB Full Speed Cable, Locking Plus-Power Type A 54-54213x-N-3 3 m (10 ft.) straight cord ™ USB Full Speed Cable, Locking Plus-Power Type A 5 m (17 ft.) straight cord 54-54214x-N-3 This cable is for use with full speed USB (-106) interface only.
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INTRODUCTION Scanner Components ITEM NO DESCRIPTION 1 Mode Select Button/CodeGate Button (see page 14) 2 White LED (see page 17) 3 Blue LED (see page 17) 4 Red Output Window (Laser Aperture) 5 Speaker (see page 17) 6 10-Pin RJ45, Female Socket (see page 37) 7 Pin Hole for Cable Release 8 Adjustable Scan Head Figure 1. Scanner Components Cable Removal 1. Locate the small ‘pin-hole’ on the bottom of the scanner near the cable. 2. Bend an ordinary paperclip into the
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INTRODUCTION Caution and Serial Number Labels Figure 3. Label Location on the Bottom of the Scanner with 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 CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1/UL 60950-1 and norm EN/IEC 60950-1, the power source should meet applicable performance requirements for a li
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INTRODUCTION Mounting Specifications Optional Wall/Counter Mount Item Description Qty. a. Locking Plate, MLPN 50-50302 1 b. Base Cover, MLPN 50-50301 1 c. #7 x 1.00" Wood Screw, MLPN 18-18013 3 d. M3 x 8 mm Flathead Screw, MLPN 18-18004 4 Figure 4. Kit Components 1. Drill three #39 pilot holes. Note the position OrbitCG will rest (see Figure 5). Use the dimensions provided in figure x or the locking plate as a template to drill three #39 pilot holes in the mounting surfa
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INSTALLATION RS232, Light Pen 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 MS7180. 3. Connect the 9-pin female end of the PowerLink cable to the host device. 4. Plug the external power supply into the power jack on the PowerLink cable. Check the AC input requirements of the power supply to make sure the voltage matches the AC outlet. The outlet must be located near the equipment and be eas
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INSTALLATION IBM 46xx 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 MS7180. 3. Connect the other end of the MVC cable to the host device. 4. Turn on the host device. Figure 10. When the scanner first receives power, the blue and white LED will toggle on and off then the scanner will beep once. Plugging the scanner into the serial port of the PC does not guarantee that scanned informati
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INSTALLATION 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 MS7180. 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 PC. If necessary use the male/female adapter cable supplied with the scanner for proper connections. 5. Plug the external power supply into the power jack on the PowerLink cable.
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INSTALLATION 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 MS7180. 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 jack on the PowerLink cable. Check the AC input requirements of the power supply to make sure the voltage matches the AC outlet. The outlet must be located near the equipment and
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INSTALLATION 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 MS7180. 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 receives power, the blue and white LED will toggle on and off then the scanner will beep once. Figure 13. As a default, the MS7180-38 leaves the factory with USB Keyboard Emulatio
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INSTALLATION EAS Deactivation 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 switch 5 set to ON All OrbitCG models are equipped with EAS capabilities. OrbitCG’s optional EAS cable is equipped with additional wires for connection to a Checkpoint Device. Figure 14. EAS Cable Figure
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SCANNER OPERATION POWER SAVE MODES The OrbitCG has five configurable power save modes. Refer to the MetroSelect Configuration Guide (MLPN 00-02407x) for additional information on Power Save Modes. 1. The Blink Power Save Mode blinks the laser OFF & ON after a configured period of non-use. When the scanner recognizes a bar code, the scanner will exit the blink power save mode. 2. The Laser Off Power Save Mode turns the laser OFF after a configured period of non-use. The mo
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SCANNER OPERATION Primary and Secondary Scan Pattern Modes There are two scan pattern modes available with the MS7180. • The primary scan pattern mode is the default scan pattern active when the scanner starts. • The secondary scan pattern mode is activated by pressing the button located on the top of the scanner. This mode is also referred to as the button mode. For additional information on OrbitCG’s button modes and an example of each, please refer to Button Functions be
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SCANNER OPERATION Configurable Button Functions SECONDARY SCAN PATTERN BUTTON CLICK MODE WITH CODEGATE ENABLED 1. The primary (omni) scan pattern is active when the scanner starts. 2. To activate the secondary (single-line) scan pattern, press and release the button. 3. To decode and transmit the bar code, press and release* the button. The scanner will beep once. 4. To reactivate the primary (omni) scan pattern, double click the button or after 5-seconds of no-sca
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SCANNER OPERATION Configurable Button Functions SECONDARY SCAN PATTERN BUTTON CLICK MODE WITH CODEGATE DISABLED 1. The primary (omni) scan pattern is active when the scanner starts. 2. To activate the secondary (single-line) scan pattern, press and release the button. 3. The unit will beep once as it decodes and transmits the bar code. 4. To reactivate the primary (omni) scan pattern, double click the button or after 5-seconds of no-scanning the unit will automatically
