Metrologic Cubit MS6520 Series User manual

METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.
IS6520/MS6520 Cubit™ Series
Omnidirectional Bar Code Scanner
Installation and User’s Guide

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LOCATIONS
North America Headquarters
Metrologic Instruments, Inc. Customer Service: 1-800-ID-METRO
90 Coles Road Tel: [phone]
Blackwood, NJ 08012-4683 Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.metrologic.com
Germany
Metrologic Instruments GmbH Tel: [phone]
Dornierstrasse 2 Fax: [phone]
82178 Puchheim b. Email: [email protected]
Munich, Germany
South America
Metrologic South America Tel: [phone]
Rua Flórida 1821 - 5° Andar Fax: [phone]
São Paulo, SP, Brasil Email: [email protected]
CEP: 04571-090
Brazil
Metrologic do Brasil Ltda Tel: [phone]
Rua Flórida 1821 - 5° Andar Fax: [phone]
São Paulo, SP, Brasil Email: [email protected]
CEP: 04571-090
Asia
Metrologic Asia (Pte) Ltd Tel: [phone]
31, Kaki Bukit Road 3 Fax: [phone]
#05-08 Techlink Email: [email protected]
Singapore 417818
China
Metro Technologies Co., Ltd. Tel: [phone]
221 Xing Hai Street Fax: [phone]
Suzhou Industrial Park Email: [email protected]
Suzhou, China 215021
Copyright
© 2000 by MetrologicInstruments, 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.
Products and brand names mentioned in this document are trademarks of their respective companies.
MLPN 2421

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Printed in USA
March 2000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction......................................................................................................1
Scanner and Accessories.................................................................................2
Quick Start ......................................................................................................3
Installing the IS6520-41/MS6520-41 to the Host System..................................4
Installing the IS6520-47/MS6520-47 to the PC.................................................5
Disconnecting the PowerLink Cables from the Scanner....................................7
Scanner Parts..................................................................................................8
Mounting Holes................................................................................................9
Audible Indicators..........................................................................................10
Failure Modes................................................................................................11
Visual Indicators............................................................................................12
Programming Modes......................................................................................13
Labels............................................................................................................17
Maintenance..................................................................................................17
Optimal Low and Close Depth of Field ...........................................................18
Optimal High and Normal Depth of Field........................................................19
Far Depth of Field..........................................................................................20
Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................21
Appendix A
Design Specifications.................................................................................25
Appendix B
Default Settings..........................................................................................27

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Appendix C
Scanner Pinout Connections.......................................................................32
Cable Connector Configurations.................................................................32
Appendix D
Warranty and Disclaimer............................................................................35
Appendix E
Notices.......................................................................................................37
Appendix F
Patents.......................................................................................................39
Index .............................................................................................................40

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INTRODUCTION
Metrologic's Cubit™ is a compact, omnidirectional bar code scanner that can be
used as a presentation scanner or as the scanning component in Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) applications. Incorporating the latest in
scanning technology Cubit™ can scan and decode all standard bar codes in
any orientation.
As an OEM product, the IS6520 is both easy to use and install. The IS6520 is
equipped with three threaded mounting holes, serial programming and
PowerLink quick-disconnect cables. The modular design of Cubit allows the
unit to be tailored to meet the needs of a specific application.
As a retail scanner, the MS6520’s user-friendly mounting bracket bolts securely
to the countertop or wall for fixed-mount scanning. Cubit’s small size and
aggressive scan pattern make it ideal for convenience, sporting goods, apparel
and toy/hobby stores.
Furthermore, Cubit has the option of direct connection to a 5-Volt power source
or plug-in the Metrologic power supply provided with the scanner.
SCANNER INTERFACE
6520-41 Full RS-232C and Light Pen Emulation
6520-47 Keyboard Wedge, Stand Alone Keyboard and
RS-232C Transmit/Receive

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SCANNER AND ACCESSORIES
The following is a list of the parts included in the IS6520/MS6520 Kit.
•Cubit™ IS6520/MS6520 - Omnidirectional Scanning Engine
•PowerLink Power Supply - AC to DC Power Transformer.
Regulated 5.2 VDC @ 650 mA output.
One of the following may be included:
120 VAC United States – MLPN 45593
220 VAC – 240 VAC Continental European – MLPN 45591
220 VAC – 240 VAC United Kingdom – MLPN 45592
•PowerLink Cable with built in power jack (IS650-41/MS6520-41only)
One of the following may be included:
Standard - MLPN 54xxx* - 2.1 m (7') straight cord, short strain relief
Or
Optional - MLPN 53xxx* - 2.7 m (9') coiled cord, long strain relief
*xxx specifies connection to the host
•Keyboard Wedge Powerlink and Adapter Cable – MLPN 54-54002
Powerlink cable with a 5-pin DIN female connector and a 6-pin mini Din
male connector and an adapter cable with a 5-pin DIN male connector and
a 6-pin mini DIN female connector.
(IS650-47/MS6520-47 only)
•Mounting Hardware - 3 screws (3 mm) are included for mounting
purposes
•Installation and User’s Guide – MLPN 2421
This guide may be downloaded for FREE from Metrologic’s website
www.metrologic.com.
•MetroSelect®Scanner Configuration Guide – MLPN 2407
This guide may be downloaded for FREE from Metrologic’s website
www.metrologic.com.
To order additional items, contact the dealer, distributor or call Metrologic's
Customer Service Department at 1-800-ID-METRO
(1-800-436-3876).

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QUICK START
1. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector into the jack on the Cubit™
IS6520/MS6520. You will hear a ‘click’ when the connection is made.
2. Connect the L-shaped plug of the power supply into the power jack on the
PowerLink cable.
3. Connect the power supply into an AC outlet. Make sure the AC input
requirements of the power supply match the AC outlet.
4. When the IS6520 is ready to scan, the green LED will turn on, the red LED
will flash and the scanner will beep once.
5. Place a bar code in front of the scanning window. The scanner will beep
once and flash the red LED if the bar code was successfully decoded.
NOTE: Cubit™ is shipped from the factory programmed with default
settings. Refer to the MetroSelect®Programming Guide for
instructions on how to configure the scanner.
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