Installation 2 - 7

Connecting the Symbol MSXX07 via USB

Using a PC running Microsoft Windows:
1. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the host.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the scanner as indicated on the cable. The scanner powers up and
beeps.
3. On the host, open a word processing program such as Microsoft Word.
4. Present a bar code to the scanner. A beep indicates a decode, and the data appears on the host screen.
Location and Positioning

Using the MiniScan as an Embedded Scanner

You can mount the MiniScan read symbols that are automatically presented, or that are presented in a
pre-determined location. In these applications, MinScan positioning with respect to the symbol is critical. Failure to
properly position the MiniScan can result in unsatisfactory scanning performance. A thermal a nalysis is also
recommended.
Two methods of positioning the scanner are provided:
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Use the Calculating the Usable Scan Length Method on page 2-8 with consistently good quality symbols.
This provides a mathematical solution to find the usable scan length.
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The Testing the Usable Scan Length Method on page 2- 9 uses real situation testing to adjust the usable scan
length to fit the application conditions.
CAUTION The location and positioning guidelines provided do not consider unique application characteristics.
Motorola recommends that an opto-mechanical engineer perform an opto-mechanical analysis prior
to integration.
NOTE Integrate the scanner in an environment no more extreme than the product’s specification, where the
scanner will not exceed its temperature range. For instance, do not mount the scanner onto or next to a
large heat source. When placing the scanner with another device, ensure there is proper convection or
venting for heat. Follow these suggestions to ensure product longevity, warranty, and overall satisfaction
with the scanner.