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Table of Contents
Introduction
Manual Scope .............................................................................................................................................. 1
Product Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Base Kit Components .................................................................................................................................. 2
Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 2
Replacement Parts ...................................................................................................................................... 4
General Precautions .................................................................................................................................... 5
MS2420 Scanner/Avery Scale Design Specifications
Operational .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Mechanical .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Scale Capacities .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Electrical ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Environmental .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Base Model Characteristics
Components ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Connector Panel ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Caution and Serial Number Labels ............................................................................................................ 12
Installation
Quick Installation Outline ........................................................................................................................... 13
Site Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Vertical Clearance ................................................................................................................................ 13
Ventilation and Spacing ....................................................................................................................... 13
Service Access .................................................................................................................................... 14
Power Installation ................................................................................................................................. 14
Checkout Counter Layout Consideration .............................................................................................. 14
Unpacking the Unit .................................................................................................................................... 15
MS2420 Package Warning ........................................................................................................................ 16
Installing the Unit in the Counter ................................................................................................................ 16
MS2420 Mounting Diagram ....................................................................................................................... 17
Cable Installation (Interface Specific) ......................................................................................................... 18
RS232 .................................................................................................................................................. 18
Full Speed USB ................................................................................................................................... 20
IBM OEM ....................................................................................................................................... 21
Serial Emulation Mode ................................................................................................................... 21
Keyboard Emulation Mode ............................................................................................................. 21
RS485 .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Cable Installation (Secondary Scanner) ..................................................................................................... 25
EAS Deactivation ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Scanner Operation
Scan Zone ................................................................................................................................................. 29
Wake Activation Area (Photocell LED Output) ........................................................................................... 31
Changing the Wake Area Sensitivity Level ................................................................................................. 32
Audible Indicators ...................................................................................................................................... 33
Visual Indicators ........................................................................................................................................ 34
Failure Modes ............................................................................................................................................ 35
Diagnostic Indicator Display; Error Codes .................................................................................................. 36
Power Save Modes .................................................................................................................................... 39
Beeper Options and Button Functions ....................................................................................................... 40
Beeper Tone and Volume Control ........................................................................................................ 40
The Multi-Function Button .................................................................................................................... 41