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METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.
MS1890 Series
Area Imaging Bar Code Scanner
Installation and User’s Guide
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Copyright © 2007 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 are hereby acknow
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Product Overview............................................................................................. 1 Scanner and Accessories................................................................................. 2 Scanner Components....................................................................................... 4 The PowerLink Cable ....................................................................................... 5 Labels................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Scanner and Cable Terminations Scanner Pinout Connections.......................................................................... 31 Cable Connector Configurations .................................................................... 33 Limited Warranty ................................................................................................ 35 Regulatory Compliance Safety ........................................................................................
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INTRODUCTION Product Overview The MS1890 is a rugged, high performance hand-held area imaging bar code scanner that utilizes a high-resolution CMOS imaging sensor for superior image ® quality. The MS1890 utilizes Omniplanar, Inc.’s Swiftdecoder software for reliable decoding of both 1D and 2D bar code symbologies. Sharp images can be captured and transmitted in a variety of outputs, including: .jpg, .bmp, and .tiff. Omnidirectional scanning capabilities and an extended depth
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INTRODUCTION Scanner and Accessories BASIC KIT Part # Description MS1890 Area Imaging Bar Code Scanner ® 00-02544 MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide* 00-02281 Area Imaging Bar Code Supplemental Configuration Guide* MS1890 Series Area Imaging Bar Code Scanner 00-02293 Installation and User’s Guide* * Available on the Metrologic website - www.metrologic.com OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Part # Description AC to DC Power Transformer - Regulated 5.2VDC @ 1A output. 46
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INTRODUCTION Scanner and Accessories OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Part # Description USB Full Speed Cable Locking Plus-Power™ Type A, 53-53713x-N-3 2.7 m (9 ft.) coiled cord, long strain relief, black USB Full Speed Cable Locking Plus-Power™ Type A, 4.5 m (15 ft.) coiled cord, long strain relief, black 53-53713x-N-3 This cable is for use with full speed USB (-40) interface only. USB Low Speed Communication Cable Type A 53-53735x-3 2.7 m (9 ft.) coiled cord, long strain relief, bla
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INTRODUCTION Scanner Components No. Item Description 1 Blue LED See Visual Indicators (on page 14) 2 White LED See Visual Indicators (on page 14) 3 Yellow LED See Visual Indicators (on page 14) 4 Red Window LED Aperture 5 Trigger See Modes of Operation (on page 12) 6 Utility Hook 7 Cable Boot See The PowerLink Cable (on page 5) 8 Cable Release Pin-Hole See The PowerLink Cable (on page 5) 10-pin RJ45, Female Socket, 9 Cable Connection See Scanner Pinout Connections (on page 3
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INTRODUCTION The PowerLink Cable Connecting Important: If the PowerLink cable is not fully latched, the unit can power intermittently. Figure 2. Connecting the PowerLink Cable 1. Insert the 10-pin RJ45 end of the cable into the socket on the MS1890. There will be an audible click when the connector locks into place. 2. Gently pull on the cable strain relief to insure the cable is installed. 3. Install the cable boot cover over the cable strain relief and onto the end of t
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INTRODUCTION Labels Each scanner has a label located on the underside of the head. This label provides the unit’s model number, date of manufacture, serial number, CE, and caution information. The following figure gives an example of the label and its location. Figure 4. Label Samples and Location 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
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INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM RS232 MS1890-14 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 MS1890. There will be an audible click when the connector lock engages. 3. Slide the protective cable boot up the cable, over the connector and onto the end of scanner handle. 4. Connect the 9-pin D-type connector of the communication cable to the proper COM port of the host device. 5. Plug the
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INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM Keyboard Wedge MS1890-47 1. Turn off the host device. 2. Plug the 10-pin RJ45 male end of the PowerLink cable into 10-pin socket on the MS1890. There will be an audible click when the connector lock engages. 3. Slide the protective cable boot up the cable, over the connector and onto the end of scanner handle. 4. Disconnect the keyboard from the host device. 5. Connect the “Y” ends of the communication cable to the keyboard a
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INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM Stand Alone Keyboard MS1890-47 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 MS1890. There will be an audible click when the connector lock engages. 3. Slide the protective cable boot up the cable, over the connector and onto the end of scanner handle. 4. Plug the other end of the communication cable into the host’s keyboard port. 5. Plug the external power
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INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM IBM MS1890-11 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 MS1890. There will be an audible click when the connector lock engages. 3. Slide the protective cable boot up the cable, over the connector and onto the end of scanner handle. 4. Connect the other end of the MVC cable to the host device. 5. Turn on the host device. 6. The MS1890 will start to initializ
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INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM Integrated USB: Full Speed MS1890-40 Low Speed MS1890-38 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 MS1890. There will be an audible click when the connector lock engages. 3. Slide the protective cable boot up the cable, over the connector and onto the end of scanner handle. 4. Plug the USB type A end of the USB cable into the host’s USB port. 5. Turn on the
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SCANNER OPERATION Multi-Try Trigger Mode* 1. The IR detects an object in the IR activation range and automatically turns on linear illumination. 2. Aim the scanner’s line of light over the bar code. 3. Pull the trigger to initiate scanning. The scanner’s light output will start to flash as it attempts to scan the bar code. If the trigger is released the scanner will stop trying to scan. 4. When scanner successfully reads the bar code it will beep once, the
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SCANNER OPERATION Audible Indicators When the MS1890 is in operation, it provides 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). To change the tone, refer to the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide, MLPN 00-02544 or MetroSet2’s help files. One Beep When the scanner successfully reads a bar code it will beep once and the white LED will turn on indicating
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SCANNER OPERATION Visual Indicators The MS1890 has three LED indicators (yellow, white and blue) located on the top of the scanner. When the scanner is on, the flashing or stationary activity of the LEDs indicates the status of the current scan and the scanner. No LEDs are Illuminated The LEDs will not be illuminated if the scanner is not receiving power from the host or transformer. Figure 11. The scanner is in stand-by mode. Present a bar code to the scanner and the bl
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SCANNER OPERATION Failure Modes Long Razzberry Tone – During Power Up Failed to initialize or configure the scanner. If the scanner does not respond after reprogramming, return the scanner for repair. Short Razzberry Tone – During Scanning An invalid bar code has been scanned when in configuration mode or the trigger has been pulled too fast. 15
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SCANNER OPERATION Depth of Field by Minimum Bar Code Element Width MINIMUM BAR CODE ELEMENT WIDTH 1D PDF A B C D E F G mm .132 .19 .254 .33 .533 .254 .381 mils 5.2 7.5 10.4 13 21 10 15.9 Figure 12. Depth of Field by Minimum Bar Code Element Width Specifications are subject to change without notice. 16
