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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Product Overview ............................................................................................. 1
Applications and Protocols................................................................................ 2
Scanner and Accessories ................................................................................. 3
Basic Kit Components ................................................................................... 3
Optional Accessories..................................................................................... 3
Scanner and Accessories ................................................................................. 4
MS7820 Scanner Design Specifications........................................................... 7
BASE MODEL CHARACTERISTICS
MS7820 Scanner .............................................................................................. 9
Components.................................................................................................. 9
Dimensions ................................................................................................. 10
Connector Panel.......................................................................................... 10
Caution and Serial Number Label ............................................................... 11
INSTALLATION
Cable Installation (Interface Specific) ............................................................. 12
Keyboard Wedge......................................................................................... 12
USB............................................................................................................. 13
RS232 ......................................................................................................... 14
IBM 46xx ..................................................................................................... 15
Cable Installation (Secondary Metrologic Scanner) ........................................ 16
EAS Deactivation............................................................................................ 19
Flex Stand Installation, MLPN 46-00868......................................................... 20
Wall Mount Stand Installation, MLPN 46-00869 ............................................. 23
SCANNER OPERATION
Scan Zone ...................................................................................................... 27
Depth of Field by Minimum Bar Code Element Width..................................... 28
Indicator Descriptions ..................................................................................... 32
Audible ........................................................................................................ 32
Visual .......................................................................................................... 33
Failure Modes.............................................................................................. 34
Diagnostic Indicator Display ........................................................................ 35