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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction............................................................................................................ 1
Scanner and Accessories.................................................................................. 2
Scanner Components........................................................................................ 4
The PowerLink Cable ........................................................................................5
Labels ................................................................................................................6
Maintenance...................................................................................................... 6
Installing the Scanner to the Host System
RS232 MS1690-14............................................................................................ 7
Keyboard Wedge MS1690-47 ...........................................................................8
Stand Alone Keyboard MS1690-47................................................................... 9
IBM MS1690-11...............................................................................................10
Full Speed USB MS1690-40 (Integrated)........................................................11
Low Speed USB MS1690-38 (Integrated)....................................................... 11
Stand Kits
Stand Components, MLPN 46-00147..............................................................12
Hard Mounting the Stand.................................................................................13
Assembling the Stand......................................................................................14
Scanner Operation
Two Default Modes of Operation.....................................................................15
Audible Indicators............................................................................................ 16
Visual Indicators ..............................................................................................17
Failure Modes.................................................................................................. 18
Depth of Field by Minimum Bar Code Element Width..................................... 19
IR Activation Range......................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................21
Design Specifications ..........................................................................................25
Applications and Protocols ..................................................................................27
Default Settings – Communication Parameters...................................................28
Configuration Modes............................................................................................32
Upgrading the Flash ROM Firmware................................................................... 33