Metrologic MS6200 Pulsar Series User manual

METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.
MS6200 Pulsar™ Series
Single-Line Hand-Held Laser Scanner
Installation and User’s Guide

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LOCATIONS
Corporate Headquarters
Metrologic Instruments, Inc. Customer Service: 1-800-ID-METRO
90 Coles Road Tel: [phone]
Blackwood, NJ 08012-4683 Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.metrologic.com
Germany
Metrologic Instruments GmbH Tel: [phone]
Dornierstrasse 2 Fax: [phone]
82178 Puchheim b. Email: [email protected]
Munich, Germany
Spain
Metrologic Eria lbérica SL Tel: [phone]
Julián Camarillo, 29 D-1 Fax: [phone]
Bajo 28037 Madrid Email: [email protected]
Italy
Metrologic Italia S.r.l. Tel: [phone]
Via Emilia 68 Fax: [phone]
1-40064 Ozzano dell’Emilia (BO) Email: [email protected]
United Kingdom
Metrologic Instruments UK Limited
Unit 58
Tempus Business Centre
Kingsclere Road
Basingstoke
Hapshire
Asia
Metrologic Asia (Pte) Ltd Tel: [phone]
31 Kaki Bukit Road 3 Fax: [phone]
#05-08 Techlink Email: [email protected]
Singapore 417818
China
Metro (Suzhou) Technologies Co., Ltd. Tel: [phone]
221 Xing Hai Street Fax: [phone]
Suzhou Industrial Park Email: [email protected]
Suzhou, China 215021
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
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Products and brand names mentioned in this document are trademarks of their respective companies.
MLPN 2447
Printed in USA
May 2000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction......................................................................................................1
Accessories and Supplies.................................................................................2
Quick Start.......................................................................................................3
Standard Scanner Installation...........................................................................4
Keyboard Wedge Installation............................................................................5
Keyboard Wedge Installation............................................................................6
Disconnecting the PowerLink Cable from the Scanner.......................................7
Scanner Parts..................................................................................................8
Audible Indicators.............................................................................................9
Visual Indicators.............................................................................................10
Failure Modes................................................................................................11
Scan Area......................................................................................................12
Labels............................................................................................................13
Maintenance..................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................14
RS-232 Demonstration Program.....................................................................18
Appendix A
Specifications.............................................................................................19
Appendix B
Default Settings..........................................................................................21
Appendix C
Scanner Pinout Connections.......................................................................25
Cable Connector Configurations.................................................................26
Appendix D
Warranty and Disclaimer.............................................................................28
Appendix E
Notices.......................................................................................................29
Appendix F
Patent Information......................................................................................30
Index .............................................................................................................31

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INTRODUCTION
The MS6220 Pulsar™ is an entry-level hand held contact laser bar code scanner
that combines the high-speed and accuracy of a laser scanner with the working
range and price of a typical CCD.
Pulsar has a controlled 7.6 cm (3”) depth of field on 100% UPC bar codes, which
makes it perfect for large retail applications where UPC/EAN bar codes are
frequently scanned at less demanding, low-volume check-out areas or satellite
cash registers.
The MS6220 Pulsar is equipped with PowerLink user-replaceable cables, utilizes
MetroSelect®configuration bar codes and is MetrOPOS™ compatible.
Scanner Interface
MS6220-9 OCIA
MS6220-11 IBM 468X/469X
MS6220-41 Full RS-232/Light Pen Emulation
MS6220-47 Keyboard Wedge, Stand-Alone Keyboard and RS232
Transmit/Receive

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ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES
The following is a list of parts that may or may not be included in a MS6220 kit.
•MS6220 Pulsar™ Single-Line Contact Laser Scanner
•AC to DC Power Transformer – Regulated 5.2VDC @ 650 mA output
•One of the following may be included:
•120 V United States [ MLPN 45-45593 ]
•220 V - 240 V Continental European [ MLPN 45-45591 ]
•220 V – 240 V United Kingdom [ MLPN 45-45592 ]
•PowerLink Cable with built in power jack.
•One of the following may be included:
•Standard – 2.1 m (7’) straight cord, short strain relief
[ MLPN 54-54000 ]
•Optional – 2.7 m (9’) coiled cord, long strain relief
[ MLPN 53-53000 ]
•Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable Kit [ MLPN 53-53002 or 54-54002 ]
•A PowerLink “ Y” Cable with a 5-pin DIN female connector and a 6-pin
mini DIN male connector
•An Adapter Cable with a 5-pin DIN male connector and a 6-pin mini
DIN female connector
•Installation and User’s Guide [ MLPN 00-02447 ]
•Scanner Custom Configuration Guide
•MetroSelect®Single Line Configuration Guide [ MLPN 00-02544 ]
Other items may be ordered for the specific protocol being used. To order
additional items, contact the dealer, distributor or call Metrologic’s Customer
Service Department at 1-800-ID-METRO or 1-800-436-3876.

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QUICK START
1. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector into the jack on the Pulsar™
MS6220. 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.
(See caution statement below)
4. When the MS6220 is ready to scan, the green LED will turn on, the red LED
will flash and the scanner will beep once.
5. The MS6220 ‘s operation is automatic. The laser pulses on and off. When
the laser is on, the green LED will be on. When the laser is off, the green
LED will be off.
Operational Test
6. 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.
7. The scanner is shipped from the factory programmed with default settings.
To configure the MS6220 scanner to meet the host system’s specific needs,
refer to the Programming Guide or custom configuration guide for
instructions on how to change the scanners default settings.
Caution:
To maintain compliance with federal regulations 21 CFR, Part 1040.10, section (f)(6) the scanner
must be plugged into an electrical outlet with a switch accessible to the user or be powered by a host
system containing a switch that will disable power to the scanner.
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STANDARD SCANNER INSTALLATION
1. Turn off the host system.
2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector of the PowerLink cable into the
jack on the MS6220.
Note: If the MS6220 is receiving power from the host system, skip to step
#5. (See caution statement below*)
3. Connect the L-shaped plug of the power supply into the power jack on the
PowerLink cable. (See caution statement below**)
4. Make sure the AC input requirements of the power supply match the AC
outlet. Connect the power supply into an AC outlet.
5. Connect the PowerLink cable to the proper port on the host system.
6. Turn on the host system
7. When the MS6220 is ready to scan, the green LED will turn on, the red LED
will flash and the scanner will beep once.
Manufacturer’s Note:
Plugging the scanner into a port on the host system does not guarantee that the
scanned information will be communicated properly to the host system. The
scanner and/or the host system may need to be configured for communications
to occur.
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 60950.
*To maintain compliance with standard CSA C22.2 No. 950/UL 1950 and norm EN 60950, the power
source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source.
**To maintain compliance with federal regulations 21 CFR, Part 1040.10, section (f)(6) the scanner
must be plugged into an electrical outlet with a switch accessible to the user or be powered by a host
system containing a switch that will disable power to the scanner.
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KEYBOARD WEDGE INSTALLATION
1. Turn off the host system.
2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector of the PowerLink cable into the
jack on the MS6220.
3. Connect the L-shaped plug of the power supply into the power jack on the
PowerLink cable (refer to the manufacturer’s recommendation on page 6).
4. Make sure the AC input requirements of the power supply match the AC
outlet. Connect the power supply into an AC outlet (see caution statement
below**).
5. Disconnect the keyboard from the host system.
6. The PowerLink “Y” cable is terminated with a 5-pin DIN female connector on
one end, and a 6-pin mini DIN male on the other. Metrologic will supply an
adapter cable with a 5-pin DIN male connector on one end and a 6-pin mini
DIN female connector on the other. According to the termination required,
connect the appropriate end of the adapter cable to the PowerLink “Y” cable,
leaving the necessary termination exposed for connecting to the keyboard
and the keyboard port on the host system.
7. Connect the PowerLink “Y” cable to the keyboard and keyboard port on the
host system.
8. Power up the host system.
9. When the MS6220 is ready to scan, the green LED will turn on, the red LED
will flash and the scanner will beep once.
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 60950.
*To maintain compliance with standard CSA C22.2 No. 950/UL 1950 and norm EN 60950, the power
source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source.
**To maintain compliance with federal regulations 21 CFR, Part 1040.10, section (f)(6) the scanner
must be plugged into an electrical outlet with a switch accessible to the user or be powered by a host
system containing a switch that will disable power to the scanner

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KEYBOARD WEDGE INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Manufacturer’s Recommendation
If the keyboard port of the host system cannot supply enough current, the
use of an external power supply with the MS6220 Keyboard Wedge will be
necessary. Powering the MS6220 directly from the computer keyboard
connector could interfere with the operation of the scanner or the computer.
Not all computers supply the same current through the keyboard port, so a
scanner may work on one computer and not another (see caution statement
on page 5).

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DISCONNECTING THE POWERLINK CABLE FROM THE SCANNER
Before removing the cable from the scanner, Metrologic recommends that the
power on the host system is off and the power supply has been disconnected
from the PowerLink cable.
1. Locate the small ‘pin-hole’ on the back of the scanner.
2. Bend an ordinary paperclip into the shape shown above.
3. Insert the paperclip (or other small metallic pin) into the small ‘pin-hole’.
4. You will here a faint ‘click’. Pull gently on the strain-relief of the PowerLink
cable and it will slide out of the scanner.
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SCANNER PARTS
1. Green & Red LEDs
The MS6220 laser pulses on and off during normal operation. When the
laser is on, the green LED will be on. When the laser is off, the green LED
will be off. On a successful read of a bar code, the red LED will flash and
the scanner will beep once. The LEDs are also used as diagnostic
indicators and mode indicators.
2. Output Window
Laser Light emits from this aperture.
3. PowerLink Cable
The 10-pin modular plug on the PowerLink cable connects into the 10-pin
modular jack on the MS6220.

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AUDIBLE INDICATORS
When the MS6220 scanner is operational, 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 Configuration Guide.
One Beep – on power up
The green LED will turn on, then the red LED will flash and the
scanner will beep once. The red LED will remain on for the
duration of the beep. The scanner is now ready to scan.
One Beep – during operation
When the scanner successfully reads a bar code, the red LED
will flash and the scanner will beep once (if programmed to do
so). If the scanner does not beep once and the red light does
not flash, then the bar code has not been successfully read.
Three Beeps – during operation
When entering the program mode, the red LED will flash while
the scanner simultaneously beeps three times. The red LED
will continue to flash until the unit exits program mode. Upon
exiting program mode, the scanner will beep three times and
the red LED will stop flashing.
When configured for communication timeout, 3 beeps during
operation will indicate that a communication timeout has
occurred.
Three Beeps – on power up
This is a failure indicator. Refer to the Failure Modes section
of this guide on page 11.
Razzberry Tone
This is a failure indicator or an invalid code read during
program mode. Refer to the Failure Modes section of this
guide on page 11.

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VISUAL INDICATORS
There is a red LED and a green LED on the MS6220. When the scanner is on,
the activity of the LEDs indicates the status of the current scan and the scanner.
Green and Red LEDs are off
The LEDs will not be illuminated if the scanner is not receiving
power from the host or transformer.
Flashing Green
During normal operation, the laser pulses on and off. When
the laser is active, the green LED is on. When the laser is off,
the green LED is off.
Flashing Green and Single Red Flash
When the scanner successfully reads a bar code, the red LED
will flash and the scanner will beep. If the red LED does not
flash and the scanner does not beep, then the bar code has
not been successfully read.
Flashing Green and Steady Red
After a successful read, the scanner transmits the data to the
host device. Some communication modes require that the host
inform the scanner when data is ready to be received. If the
host is not ready to accept the information, the scanner’s red
LED will remain on until the data can be transmitted.
Steady Green
Indicates continuous laser operation. Accompanied by a
razzberry tone, it indicates that an invalid bar code has been
scanned.
Steady Green and Continuous Flashing Red
When entering the program mode, the red LED will flash, the
green LED will turn on and the scanner will beep three times.
The red LED will continue to flash and the green LED will stay
on until the unit exits the program mode.

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FAILURE MODES
One Razzberry Tone on Power-up
This indicates the scanner has experienced a laser or flipper
subsystem failure. Return the unit for repair to a Metrologic
Authorized Service Center.
Continuous Razzberry Tone with all LEDs off
If, upon power up, the scanner emits a continuous razzberry
tone, then the scanner has an experienced an electronic
failure. Return the unit for repair to a Metrologic Authorized
Service Center.
Three Beeps – on power up
If the scanner beeps 3 times on power up then, the non-volatile
memory (NovRAM) that holds the scanner configuration has
failed. Return the unit for repair to a Metrologic Authorized
Service Center.

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SCAN AREA
Minimum Bar Code Element Width
ABCDEF
mm .10 .12 .17 .26 .33 .66
mils 4.1 4.8 6.8 10.4 13 26

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LABELS
Each scanner has two labels on the underside of the unit. The first label has the
model number, date of manufacture, and caution information. The second label
shows the serial number and the laser information. The following are examples of
these labels:
MAINTENANCE
Smudges and dirt on the window of a bar code scanner can interfere with proper
scanning. Therefore, the output window will need occasional cleaning.
1. Spray glass cleaner onto a lint-free, non-abrasive cleaning cloth.
2. Gently wipe the scanner window.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The following guide is for reference purposes only. Contact a Metrologic
representative at 1-800-ID-METRO or 1-800-436-3876 to preserve the limited
warranty terms on page 28.
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)SOLUTION
No LEDs, beep
or laser line No power is being supplied to
the scanner
Check transformer,
outlet and power strip.
Make sure the cable is
plugged into the
scanner.
No LEDs, beep No power is being supplied to
the scanner from host
Some host systems
cannot supply enough
current to power the
MS6220. Use the
proper power supply.
3 beeps on
power up Non-volatile RAM failure
Contact a Metrologic
Representative, if the
unit will not hold the
programmed
configuration.
Continuous razz
tone on power up RAM or ROM failure Contact a Metrologic Representative.
Razz tone at
power up VLD failure or a Scanner flipper failure Contact a Metrologic Representative.
Unit scans,
Communicates
and beeps twice Same Symbol timeout set too
short Adjust same symbol time out for a longer time.
The unit powers
up but does not
beep Beeper disabled. No tone
selected Enable beeper. Select tone.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED)
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)SOLUTION
The unit powers
up, but does not
scan
Scanning a particular
symbology that is not
enabled
UPC/EAN, Code 39,
Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 93,
Code 128 and Codabar are
enabled by default. Verify that
the type of bar code being
read has been selected.
The unit powers
up, but does not
scan and/or beep
The scanner has been
programmed for a
character length lock, or
a minimum length and
bar code being scanned
does not satisfy the
programmed criteria
Verify that the bar code that is
being scanned falls into the
criteria (Typical of Non-
UPC/EAN codes.) The
scanner defaults to a minimum
of 3 character bar code.
The unit scans a
bar code, but
locks up after the
first scan and the
red LED stays on
The scanner is
configured to support
some form of host
handshaking but is not
receiving the signal
If the scanner is setup to
support ACK/NAK,RTS/CTS,
XON/XOFF) or D/E, verify that
the host cable and host are
supporting the handshaking
properly.
The unit scans,
but the data
transmitted to the
host is incorrect
The scanner’s data
format does not match
the host system
requirements
Verify that the scanner’s data
format matches that required
by the host. Make sure that the
scanner is connected to the
proper host port.
Scanner beeps
at some bar
codes and NOT
for others of the
same bar code
symbology
The print quality of the
bar code is suspect
Or
The aspect ratio of the
bar code is out of
tolerance
Check print mode. The type of
printer could be the problem.
Change print settings. For
example change to econo
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED)
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)SOLUTION
Scanner beeps
at some bar
codes and NOT
for others of the
same bar code
symbology
The bar code may have
been printed incorrectly
Check if it is a check
digit/character/or border
problem.
Scanner beeps
at some bar
codes and NOT
for others of the
same bar code
symbology
The scanner is not
configured correctly for
this type of bar code
Check if check digits are set
properly.
Scanner beeps
at some bar
codes and NOT
for others of the
same bar code
symbology
The minimum symbol
length setting does not
work with the bar code
Check if the correct minimum
symbol length is set.
The unit scans
the bar code but
there is no data Configuration is not
correct
Make sure the scanner is
configured for the appropriate
communication mode.
The unit scans
but the data is
not correct
(Keyboard
Wedge)
Configuration is not
correct
Make sure that the proper PC
type AT, PS2 or XT is
selected. Verify correct country
code and data formatting are
selected. Adjust intercharcter
delay.