Composite, Matrix and Postal Codes symbology types. Firmware updates are easily loaded via Flash ROM. The MS1890 provides a built in object detection sensor (IR) that instantly turns on the scanner when an object is presented within the scanner’s field of view.
Area Imaging Bar Code Scanner 00-02544 MetroSelect 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 Part # AC to DC Power Transformer - Regulated 5.2VDC @ 1A output.
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NTRODUCTION Scanner and Accessories Part # 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...
See Visual Indicators (on page 14) See Visual Indicators (on page 14) LED Aperture See Modes of Operation (on page 12) See The PowerLink Cable (on page 5) 10-pin RJ45, Female Socket, See Scanner Pinout Connections (on page 31) Figure 1. Scanner Components...
Figure 2. Connecting the PowerLink Cable 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. Gently pull on the cable strain relief to insure the cable is installed.
NTRODUCTION 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.
Connect AC power to the transformer. The MS1890 will start to initialize. All LEDs (yellow, white, and blue) will light for approximately 2 seconds then start to flash alternately. When the scanner has finished initializing the LEDs will stop flashing and the unit will beep three times indicating that the scanner is ready for use.
Connect AC power to the transformer. The MS1890 will start to initialize. All LEDs (yellow, white, and blue) will light for approximately 2 seconds then start to flash alternately. When the scanner has finished initializing the LEDs will stop flashing and the unit will beep 3 times indicating that the scanner is ready for use.
Connect AC power to the transformer. The MS1890 will start to initialize. All LEDs (yellow, white, and blue) will light for approximately 2 seconds then start to flash alternately. When the scanner has finished initializing the LEDs will stop flashing and the unit will beep 3 times indicating that the scanner is ready for use.
Turn off the host device. 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. Slide the protective cable boot up the cable, over the connector and onto the end of scanner handle.
LEDs will stop flashing and the unit will beep 3 times indicating that the scanner is ready for use. As a default, the MS1890-38 leaves the factory with USB Keyboard Emulation Mode enabled. For information on configuring the MS1890-38 for USB Serial Emulation...
Aim the scanner’s line of light over the bar code. 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.
PERATION 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, help files.
When the scanner successfully reads a bar code it will beep once and the white LED will turn on indicating data is being transmitted. If the scanner does not beep once and the white light does not turn on, then the bar code has not been successfully read.
PERATION 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...
CANNER PERATION Depth of Field by Minimum Bar Code Element Width .132 mils Figure 12. Depth of Field by Minimum Bar Code Element Width Specifications are subject to change without notice. INIMUM .254 10.4 LEMENT IDTH .533 .254 .381 15.9...
CANNER PERATION IR Activation Range The MS1890 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 13. IR Activation Area Specifications are subject to change without notice...
Make sure the cable is plugged into the scanner. Some host systems cannot supply enough current to power the MS1890. A power supply may be required. Check that the communication cable matches the unit type and scanner configuration.
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Verify that the bar code being scanned falls into the configured criteria (i.e. character length lock or minimum bar code length settings). If the scanner is setup to support ACK/NAK, RTS/CTS, or XON/XOFF, verify that the host cable and host are supporting the handshaking properly.
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Make sure that the proper PC type AT, or PS2 is selected. Verify correct country code and data formatting are selected. Adjust inter-character delay symptom. Check that the scanner and the host are configured for the same interface parameters. Solution...
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It may be necessary to try this in both settings. Enable Caps Lock detect setting of the scanner to detect if the PC is operating in Caps Lock. Try operating the scanner in Alt mode. Check to make sure that the baud...
Depth: Width: Weight: Termination: Cable: Specifications are subject to change without notice. MS1890 D ESIGN LED 645 nm 1 ms to 8 ms Maximum 85 mA emits 3,120 mlm 0 mm – 300 mm (0" – 11.81") for 0.330 mm (13 mil) Bar Code at Default Setting 49 mm W x 19 mm H (1.9"...
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Light Levels: Shock: Contaminants: Ventilation: IP Rating: Specifications are subject to change without notice. MS1890 D ESIGN 5.0VDC ± 0.25V Peak = 2 W (Typical) Operating = 1.65 W (Typical) Idle / Standby = 800 mW (Typical) Peak = 400 mA (Typical)
CANNER DENTIFIER MS1890 - The MS1890-47 with a built-in PC Keyboard Wedge Interface is designed for Keyboard emulation use only. Many RS232 configurable functions available in other Metrologic scanners are also available as keyboard wedge functions. The following are the most important selectable options specific to the keyboard wedge.
The scanner is shipped from the factory configured to a set of default conditions. The default parameter of the scanner has an asterisk (*) in the charts on the following pages. If an asterisk is not in the default column, the default setting is OFF or DISABLED.
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EFAULT ETTINGS PARAMETER MSI-Plessy 10/10 Check Digit MSI-Plessy Mod 10 Check Digit Paraf Support ITF ITF Symbol Lengths Symbol Length Lock Beeper tone Beep/transmit sequence Communication timeout Razzberry tone on timeout Three beeps on timeout Same symbol rescan timeout: 1000 msecs Same symbol rescan timeout configurable in 50 msec steps (maximum of 6.35 sec.)
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EFAULT ETTINGS PARAMETER Transmit UPC-A Item ID# Transmit Codabar Start/Stop Characters CLSI Editing (Enable) Transmit Mod 43 Check digit on Code 39 Transmit Mod 10/ITF Transmit MSI-Plessy Parity Baud Rate 8 Data Bits 7 Data Bits Stop Bits Transmit Sanyo ID Characters Nixdorf ID LRC Enabled UPC Prefix...
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EFAULT ETTINGS PARAMETER XON/XOFF Handshaking ACK/NAK Two Digit Supplements Five Digit Supplements Bookland 977 (2 digit) Supplemental Requirement Supplements are not Required Two Digit Redundancy Five digit Redundancy Coupon Code 128 † Configurable Code Lengths † Code Selects with configurable Code Length Locks Configurable Prefix characters Suffix characters...
The MS1890 Series has three modes of configuration. • Bar Codes The MS1890 can be configured by scanning the bar codes included in the Metrologic Single-Line Configuration Guide ( Imaging Bar Code Supplemental Configuration Guide ( These manuals can be downloaded for FREE from Metrologic’s website (www.metrologic.com).
The user merely connects the scanner to a serial port on the PC, launches the MetroSet2 program, and blasts off to new software upgrades. Each MS1890, regardless of the version number or communication protocol, can be upgraded. In other words, all RS232 (-14), keyboard wedge (-47), IBM 468X/469X (-11), low speed USB (-38), and full speed USB (-40) units can be upgraded.
CANNER AND ABLE Scanner Pinout Connections MS1890-38, Low Speed USB Function Ground RS232 Transmit Output RS232 Receive Input RTS Output CTS Input USB D+ V USB USB D- +5VDC Shield Ground MS1890-40, Full Speed USB Function Ground RS232 Transmit Output...
CANNER AND ABLE Cable Connector Configurations (Host End) RS232 PowerLink Cable 53-53700 MLPN Function Shield Ground RS232 Transmit Output RS232 Receive Input DTR Input/Light Pen Source Power/Signal Ground Reserved CTS Input RTS Output +5VDC Stand-Alone Keyboard PowerLink Cable, 53-53720-3 MLPN Function PC Data Power Ground...
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CANNER AND ABLE Cable Connector Configurations (Host End) Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable 53-53702x-3 MLPN Function Keyboard Clock Keyboard Data No Connect Power Ground +5 VDC Function PC Data No Connect Power Ground +5 VDC PC Clock No Connect 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.
The MS1890 series scanners are manufactured by Metrologic at its Blackwood, New Jersey, U.S.A. facility. The MS1890 series scanners have a three (3) year limited warranty from the date of manufacture. Metrologic warrants and represents that all MS1890 series scanners are free of all defects in material, workmanship and design, and have been produced and labeled in compliance with all applicable U.S.
Under no circumstances should the customer attempt to service the LED scanner. Never attempt to look at the LED beam, even if the scanner appears to be nonfunctional. Never open the scanner in an attempt to look into the device.
Class A Devices The following is applicable when the scanner cable is greater in length than 3 meters (9.8 feet) when fully extended: Les instructions ci-dessous s’appliquent aux cables de scanner dépassant 3 métres (9.8 pieds) de long en extension maximale:...
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Class B Devices The following is applicable when the scanner cable is less than 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length when fully extended: Les instructions ci-dessous s’appliquent aux cables de scanner ne dépassant pas 3 métres (9.8 pieds) de long en extension maximale:...
ATENTS This METROLOGIC product may be covered by, but not limited to, one or more of the following U.S. Patents: U.S. Patent No.; 7,086,595; 7,128,266 No license right or sublicense is granted, either expressly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, under any METROLOGIC or third party intellectual property rights (whether or not such third party rights are licensed to METROLOGIC), including any third party patent listed above, except for an implied license only for the normal intended use of the specific equipment,...
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