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MS4980 Area Imaging Scanner Installation and User's Guide...
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Disclaimer Honeywell International Inc. (“HII”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult HII to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of HII.
ABLE OF ONTENTS Introduction Product Overview ..................... 1 Scanner and Accessories................. 2 Scanner Components..................3 Cable Installation....................4 Cable Removal....................4 Labels....................... 5 Installation RS232 ......................6 Keyboard Wedge....................7 USB (Powered by the Host Device) ..............8 USB (Powered by External Power Supply)............9 Mounting Specifications ..................
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ABLE OF ONTENTS Scanner and Cable Terminations Scanner Pinout....................28 Cable Connector Configurations ..............30 Limited Warranty ....................32 Regulatory Compliance Safety ......................33 EMC ....................... 34 Patents ....................... 36 Index ........................37 Contact Information .................... 39 Product Service and Repair................40...
NTRODUCTION Product Overview The MS4980 is a high performance area imaging bar code scanner packed into a small yet rugged form factor. The scanner features a high-resolution CMOS imaging sensor to deliver excellent omnidirectional 1D, PDF417 and 2D bar code scan performance, optical character recognition (OCR) and image capture.
MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide* Area Imaging Bar Code Scanner 00-05252 Supplemental Configuration Guide* 70-79037 MS4980 Scanner Installation and User’s Guide* *Available for download from www.honeywell.com/aidc PTIONAL CCESSORIES Part # Description AC to DC Power Transformer – Regulated 5.2VDC @ 1A output.
Figure 2. Cable Installation Insert the 15-pin D-type connector end of the cable into the socket on the MS4980. Rotate the two screws clockwise to tighten. Gently pull on the cable strain relief to insure the cable is installed.
NTRODUCTION Labels Every scanner has a label located on the underside of the unit. The label contains important information such as the unit’s date of manufacture, serial number, CE and caution information. Figure 4 provides an example of the label. Figure 4 .
Figure 6. Connect AC power to the transformer. The MS4980 will start to initialize. The white and blue LED will alternately fade on and off for approximately three seconds. When the scanner has finished initializing, the unit will flash the white LED three times while simultaneously beeping three times.
Figure 7. Connect AC power to the transformer. The MS4980 will start to initialize. The white and blue LED will alternately fade on and off for approximately three seconds. When the scanner has finished initializing, the unit will flash the white LED three times while simultaneously beeping three times.
(see page 4). Plug the USB end of the cable into the host’s USB port. Turn on the host device. The MS4980 will start to initialize. The white and blue LED will alternately fade on and off for approximately three seconds. When...
Figure 9. transformer. The MS4980 will start to initialize. The white and blue LED will alternately fade on and off for approximately three seconds. When the scanner has finished initializing, the unit will flash the white LED three times while simultaneously beeping three times.
ODES OF PERATION The MS4980 supports two standard modes of operation for scanning bar codes, automatic activation and manual activation scanning. Scanning while in the automatic activation mode can occur in either one of two configurable options, pass-through or presentation. Both the pass-through and the presentation options are enabled by default.
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Decoding and functional capability of the unit is restricted through the use of license numbers provided by Honeywell. Units will not support key features such as, but not limited to, the ability to decode PDF, 2D or OCR fonts without the proper licenses.
NDICATORS Audible When the MS4980 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, six alternate tones and no tone). To change the tone, refer to the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide, 00-02544 or MetroSet2’s...
NDICATORS Visual The scanner has blue and white LED indicators on either side of the button on the top of the unit. When the scanner is on, the intensity of the LED and the flashing or stationary activity of the LEDs, indicates the status of the current scan and the diagnostic scanner.
NDICATORS Failure Modes Long Razzberry Tone – During Power Up Failed to initialize or configure the scanner. If the scanner does not respond after reconfiguration, return the scanner for repair. Short Razzberry Tone – During Scanning An Invalid bar code has been scanned when in configuration mode.
PDF, 2D or OCR fonts without proper limited use licenses provided by Honeywell. If you wish to purchase a limited license for one or more of the key features not included in the standard unit, please specify at the time of sale or otherwise contact a customer service representative for more information.
IR A CTIVATION ANGE The MS4980 scanner has a built in object detection sensor that instantly turns on the scanner when an object is presented within the scanner’s IR activation area. Figure 15. IR Activation Area Specifications are subject to can without notice.
Some host systems cannot supply No power is being enough current to power the supplied to the MS4980. A power supply may be scanner from the host. required. There has been a Contact a customer service scanner configuration representative, if the unit will not failure.
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ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE Symptoms Possible Causes Solution The unit powers The beeper is up, but does not Enable the beeper and select a disabled and no tone beep when bar tone. is selected. code is scanned. UPC/EAN, Code 39, interleaved 2 The unit powers The bar code of 5, Code 93, Code 128, Codabar...
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ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE Symptoms Possible Causes Solution The bar code may Check if it is a check have been printed digit/character/or border problem. incorrectly. The unit beeps The scanner is not at some bar configured correctly Check if check digits are set codes and NOT for this type of bar properly.
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00-02544 and 00-05252). MLPN The following item is only relevant for a USB interface. The USB host may not be active. The MS4980 will not Turn on the host device. operate from hub/host power without host communication. No LEDs, beep...
ESIGN PECIFICATIONS MS4980 D ESIGN PECIFICATIONS PERATIONAL Light Source: LED 645 nm ± 7.5 nm Pulse Duration: Up to 4 mS (Default) Maximum Output Maximum 4 mS on time, emits 3,120 mlm of LED: Depth of Scan Field: 40 mm – 300 mm (1.57" – 11.8") for 0.33 mm (13 mil) 40 mm x 30 mm (1.57"...
ESIGN PECIFICATIONS MS4980 D ESIGN PECIFICATIONS LECTRICAL Input Voltage: 5.2 VDC ± 0.25V RS232, USB w/Power Jack, USB Host Powered Keyboard Wedge Peak 2.1 W (Typical) 1.9 W (Typical) Power: Operating 1.7 W (Typical) 1.7 W (Typical) Idle 1.2 W (Typical) 1.2 W (Typical)
OMMUNICATION ROTOCOL DENTIFIER Interfaces supported include: • RS232 (TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS) MS4980 • Keyboard Wedge • USB is configurable for Keyboard Emulation Mode, Bi-Directional Serial Emulation Mode or IBM OEM. The default USB setting is Keyboard Emulation Mode. The following are the most important selectable options specific to the keyboard wedge.
ONFIGURATION ODES The MS4980 has three modes of configuration. • Bar Codes The MS4980 can be configured by scanning the bar codes included in the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide ( 00-02544) or the Area MLPN Imaging Supplemental Configuration Guide (...
PGRADING THE IRMWARE The MS4980 scanner is part of Honeywell’s line of scanners with flash upgradeable firmware. The upgrade process requires a new firmware file supplied to the customer by a customer service representative and the MetroSet2 software . A personal computer running Windows 95 or greater with an available RS232 serial or USB port is required to complete the upgrade.
CANNER AND ABLE ERMINATIONS Figure 16. RS232 Keyboard Wedge 15-pin, D-type 15-pin, D-type Function Function Reserved PC Data Reserved KB Clock Reserved KB Data Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Ground Ground Reserved Jump to Pin 11 +5V Scanner Power PC Clock Reserved Host Power(+5V) Adapter Power...
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CANNER AND ABLE ERMINATIONS Figure 17. USB without Power Jack USB with Power Jack 15-pin, D-type 15-pin, D-type Function Function Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved USB D- USB D- USB D+ USB D+ Ground Ground Reserved Reserved Reserved Jump to Pin 11 Reserved Reserved Host Power(+5V)
CANNER AND ABLE ERMINATIONS Cable Connector Configurations Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable 52-52558x -3 MLPN Function Keyboard Clock Keyboard Data No Connect Power Ground 5-Pin DIN, Female +5 Volts DC Function PC Data No Connect Power Ground +5 Volts DC 6-Pin DIN, Male PC Clock No Connect An adapter cable with a 5-pin DIN male connector on one end and a 6-pin mini...
HII extends these warranties only to the first end-users of the products. These warranties are non-transferable. The duration of the limited warranty for the MS4980 is two year(s). The Accessories have a 90 day limited warranty from the date of manufacture.
EGULATORY OMPLIANCE Safety ITE Equipment IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1 Class 1 LED Product: IEC 60825-1:1993+A1+A2, EN 60825-1:1994+A1+A2 Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Under no circumstances should the customer attempt to service the LED scanner.
EGULATORY OMPLIANCE Emissions FCC Part 15, ICES-003, CISPR 22, EN 55022 Immunity CISPR 24, EN 55024 NOTE: Immunity performance is not guaranteed for scanner cables greater than 3 meters in length when fully extended. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
EGULATORY OMPLIANCE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Standard Europeo Attenzione Questo e’ un prodotto di classe A. Se usato in vicinanza di residenze private potrebbe causare interferenze radio che potrebbero richiedere all’utilizzatore opportune misure.
ATENTS This Honeywell product may be covered by, but not limited to, one or more of the following US Patents: US Patent No. : 5,241,166; 5,777,315; 5,808,285; 5,837,989; 5,939,701; 5,979,766; 6,290,131; 6,321,989; 6,347,743; 6,536,666; 6,540,144; 6,550,680; 6,637,655; 6,688,527; 6,761,317; 6,863,217; 6,948,659; 6,953,152;...