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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Product Overview............................................................................................. 1
Scanner and Accessories................................................................................. 2
Scanner Components....................................................................................... 4
The PowerLink Cable....................................................................................... 5
Labels............................................................................................................... 6
Maintenance..................................................................................................... 6
Installing the Scanner to the Host System
RS232 .............................................................................................................. 7
Keyboard Wedge.............................................................................................. 8
Stand Alone Keyboard ..................................................................................... 9
RS485 ............................................................................................................ 10
Full Speed USB (Integrated) ..........................................................................11
Low Speed USB (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
MS1690 Depth of Field by Minimum Bar Code Element Width...................... 19
MS1691 Depth of Field by Minimum Bar Code Element Width...................... 20
MS1690 IR Activation Range ......................................................................... 21
MS1691 IR Activation Range ......................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................... 23
Design Specifications......................................................................................... 27
Applications and Protocols ................................................................................. 29