Service Manual MS6720

Metrologic Instruments, Inc.
MS6720 Hand-Held Laser Scanner

SERVICE MANUAL
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Printed in USA
April 1997
COPYRIGHT
Copyright © 1995 by Metrologic Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved. Nor part of this
publication may be reproduced, in any form or by any means for any commercial purposes.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Never attempt to look at the laser beam, even if
the scanner appears to be nonfunctional. Doing so could result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
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©1995 Metrologic Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved
MS6720
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT PAGES
Unit Specifications .........................................................................................................1 – 4
Unit History...........................................................................................................................5
Failure Modes and Troubleshooting ....................................................................................6
Bumper Replacement..........................................................................................................7
Window Replacement..........................................................................................................7
Head Cable Removal...........................................................................................................8
Head Cable Connections ............................................................................................... 9-10
Case Disassembly .............................................................................................................11
Case Assembly..................................................................................................................11
Motor Replacement............................................................................................................12
Motor Installation................................................................................................................12
Laser Replacement............................................................................................................13
Collector Mirror Alignment .................................................................................................14
Folding Mirror Alignment.............................................................................................. 14-15
Final Assembly...........................................................................................................15 – 16
Final Test............................................................................................................................16
Examples...................................................................................................................... 17-19
Computer Board Replacement..........................................................................................20
PCB Layouts ................................................................................................................ 21-25
Signal Processor Connections ..........................................................................................26
Adaptors and Cables .........................................................................................................27
Scanner Installation: Powered By Host Device................................................................28
Scanner Installation to the PC for the MS6720 Held-Held Laser

Scanner with built-in PC Keyboard Wedge Interface........................................................29
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Scanner Installation: Powered by External Power Supply ...................................................30
MS6720 Internal Cable A-D Versions ...................................................................................31
Cable Pin Assignments for Head Cables ..............................................................................32
Pin Assignments for the MCA951 (DEC95) ..........................................................................33
Pin Assignments 5-Pin Din and 6-Pin Mini-Din MS6720 Hand-Held laser
Scanner with built-in PC Keyboard Wedge Interface............................................................34
MS6720 Spare Parts List.......................................................................................................35
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MS6720
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The MS6720 fixed projection scanner consists of one package containing a visible laser diode
(VLD) with a wavelength of 675 nanometers +/-5 nm, photo-detector, scanning optics,
electronics and interface. Power to the scanner is supplied by a host system, which has the
appropriate power, or an external DC power supply. The scan pattern of the MS6720 consists
of 5 fields of 4 parallel lines that sweep across the bar code.
LABELS
Each scanner has a label located on the bottom of the unit. This label contains information such
as the model number, date of manufacture, serial number and approvals. The following is an
example of this label:
MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATION
Metrologic recommends the use of an external power supply with MS6720-47 Keyboard Wedge
applications. Powering the MS6720-47 directly from the computer keyboard connector could
interfere with the operation of the scanner or the computer. Not all computers supply the same
current through the keyboard port, and may cause the scanner to work on the computer and not
another.
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OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Dimensions: 110mm L x 75mm W x 160mm H

Weight: 12.5 oz.
Termination: 3.5’ retracted coil cord
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Input Voltage: 5VDC

Operating Current: 160 mA to 185 mA @ 5VDC – 175 mA @ 5BDC typical
Motor Speed: 2880 to 3120 RPM – 3000 RPM typical
APPLICATIONS AND PROTOCOLS
The model number on each scanner includes the scanner number and communications
protocol.
Scanner Version Identifier Communication Protocol(s)
6720 9 OCIA (OCIA)

6720 14 RS-232 (232)
6720 15 Light Pen Emulation (LTPN)
6720 47 Keyboard Wedge
The MS6720 Hand-Held Laser Scanner with Built-in PC Keyboard Wedge Interface is designed
to be used for keyboard emulation only. However, many RS-232 programmable functions that
are available in other Metrologic scanners are also available as keyboard wedge functions. The
most important selectable options specific to the keyboard wedge are the following:
Keyboard Type
• **AT (includes IBM® PS2 models 50, 55, 60, 80)

• XT
• IBM PS2 (includes models 30, 70, 8556)
Keyboard Country Type
• **USA
• French
• Italian
• Belgium
• German
• Spanish
• Swiss
*Default setting
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SUPPORTED INTERFACES
The communication interfaces available are compatible with the interface electronics and data
communications protocol of most popular POS systems. Interface configurations supported by
the MS6720 are identified in this section.
OCIA Interface- NCR Compatible (UPC/EAN codes only)

The optically coupled interface for connection to NCR POS Systems is in
compliance with the NCR Serial Interface specification RSF Standard #250-
00030000-202.
OCIA Interface- DTS Compatible (UPS/EAN codes only)

The optically coupled interface for connection to Spectra Physics
compatible POS systems is in compliance with Spectra Physics
specification R96-0011 Rev A.
OCIA Interface- Siemens/Nixdorf Compatible (all codes)

The optically coupled interface for connection to Siemens/Nixdorf
compatible POS systems.
RS-232 C - Interface (all codes)

The RS-232 serial interface is for connection to equipment conforming to
EIA standard RS-232-C.
RS-485 - Interface (all codes)

The RS-485 interface is for connection to an IBM 4683, supporting the IBM
RS-485 serial input/output channel specifications for the 4680. Connection
to the IBM 4680 communications buss is through port 9B of the 4683
terminal.
Keyboard Emulation Interface (all codes)-
The KEYBOARD WEDGE interface is for connecting a scanner to a computer and allows input
of scanned data as well as keyboard data.
Light Pen Emulation (LTPN) – Interface (all codes)
The Light Pen Emulation interface is for connection to a light pen decoder.
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SCANNING CHARACTERISTICS
DEPTH OF FIELD/SYMBOL SPECIFICATION
The Omni scan pattern is capable of reading the following symbols over the specified depth of
field ranges.
MINIMUM SMALL
DEPTH OF FIELD
CODE TYPE ELEMENT CODE DENSITY
MIL(1/1000”)
UPC/EAN 10.4 80% 0” – 7”
UPC/EAN 13.0 100% 0” – 8”
Code 39 7.5 HIGH 0” – 5.5”
Code 39 12.0 MEDIUM 0” – 8”
Code 39 21.0 LOW 0” – 11”
12 of 5 7.5 HIGH 0” – 5.5”
12 of 5 12.0 MEDIUM 0” – 8”
12 of 5 21.0 LOW 0” – 11”
Codabar 6.5 HIGH 0” – 5”
Codabar 9.8 MEDIUM 0” – 7”
Codabar 13.0 LOW 0” – 9”
Code 93 10.4 80% 0” – 7”
Code 93 13.0 100% 0” – 9”
Code 128 10.4 80% 0” – 7”
Code 128 13.0 100% 0” – 9”
THE 6720 ALSO HAS A FEATURE WHICH SENSES WHEN IT IS IN OUR STAND. THIS
ALLOWS THE SCANNER TO TURN ON IN LONG RANGE – OUT TO 8 INCHES OR SHORT
RANGE – OUT TO 4 INCHES.
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MS6720
FAILURE MODE TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION
UNIT DEAD -CABLE NOT PLUGGED IN -RESEAT CABLE CONNECTORS
CORRECTLY -REPLACE HEAD CABLE
-REPLACE COMPUTER BOARD
(NO LIGHTS, NO -BAD HEAD CABLE
BEEPS, NO -BAD COMPUTER BOARD
SCANS)
RED AND GREEN -MOTOR NOT PLUGGED IN -PLUG IN MOTOR

LEDS BLINKING -MOTOR WIRES DAMAGED -REPLACE MOTOR OR REPAIR
-MOTOR ROTATION BLOCKED WIRES
BY OBJECT -REMOVE OBSTRUCTION
-MOTOR FAILURE -REPLACE MOTOR
-BAD COMPUTER BOARD -REPLACE COMPUTER BOARD
RED LED BLINKING -RIBBON CABLE NOT PLUGGED -CORRECTLY PLUG IN RIBBON
(RED LED ONLY) IN PROPERLY CABLE
-VLD NOT PLUGGED IN -PLUG VLD WIRE INTO SIG PROC
-VLD WIRE DAMAGED BOARD
-BAD SIGNAL PROCESSOR BRD -REPLACE OPTICS MODULE
NO BEEPER -BAD BEEPER -REPLACE BEEPER

SOUND (LIGHTS -BAD COMPUTER BOARD -REPLACE COMPUTER BOARD
AND SCANS)
NO SCANS -POOR ALIGNMENT -REMOVE CIRCUIT SHORT

(LASER OK, MOTOR -BAD COMPUTER BOARD -REPLACE OPTICS MODULE
OK, BEEPER OK) -BAD SIGNAL PROCESSOR -REPLACE COMPUTER BOARD
BOARD -REPLACE OPTICS MODULE
POOR READS -DIRTY, DAMAGED OR -CLEAN OR REPLACE

DISTORTED OPTICS MIRRORS/WINDOW
-LOW VLD OUTPUT POWER -LOW VLD OUTPUT POWER
-BAD ALIGNMENT -REPLACE OPTICS MODULE
SHORT LINES -ALIGNMENT INCORRECT -REPLACE OPTICS MODULE

-BAD MIRROR CLUSTER
COMMUNICATION -BAD HEAD CABLE -REPLACE HEAD CABLE

PROBLEM -BAD COMPUTER BOARD -REPLACE COMPUTER BOARD
UNIT PROBLEM AT -BAD HEAD CABLE -REPLACE HEAD CABLE

4.75V -BAD COMPUTER BOARD -REPLACE COMPUTER BOARD
NO IR -BAD SIGNAL PROCESSOR BRD -REPLACE OPTICS MODULE
SHORT/LONG IR IN -HALL EFFECT SWITCH NOT -PLUG HALL EFFECT INTO

STAND PLUGGED INTO COMPUTER COMPUTER
BOARD OR PLUG SHORTED -REPLACE HALL EFFECT SWITCH
-BAD HALL EFFECT SWITCH -REPLACE OPTICS MODULE
-BAD SIGNAL PROCESSOR BRD
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MS6720
BUMPER REPLACEMENT
1. GRASP THE BUMPER AND PULL AWAY FROM THE WINDOW.
TO INSTALL BUMPER
1. ORIENT THE BUMPER OVER THE WINDOW SO THAT THE INNER RIM LONG PART
IS TOWARD THE TOP OF THE UNIT.
2. PRESS DOWN ON THE BUMPER TO SEAT IT.
WINDOW REPLACEMENT
1. SLIDE BOTTOM CLIP OF WINDOW BOTTOM ONTO THE LOWER CLIP.
2. PRESS DOWN ON TOP OF WINDOW TO CLIP TOP OF WINDOW ONTO THE

UPPER CLIP.
3. SCREW WINDOW SCREW INTO CASE.
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HEAD CABLE REMOVAL
1. REMOVE CABLE DOOR SCREWS.
2. USING BOTH THUMBS PRESS DOWN AND TOWARD CABLE ON CABLE DOOR.
3. SLIDE DOOR HALFWAY DOWN SLIDE AND PRESS ON SIDE OF CABLE DOOR TO
PULL IT OFF TRACK.
4. REMOVE DOOR FROM TRACK.
5. REMOVE CABLE JST’S FROM THE CONNECTORS.
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HEAD CABLE CONNECTIONS
CONNECT JST CONNECTOR FOLLOWING PROCEDURE BELOW:
6720 WITH FULL RS-232 COMMUNICATIONS USING HEAD CABLE (#44780) 45982
J7
J8 J10
5 PIN JST
J9
J3
5 PIN JST 2 PIN
JST
J1
J2
3 PIN JST
5 PIN JST
Insert the connectors of head cable #44780 to the 35505 board of the 6720(x)14 unit as follows:
3-Position JST to J1
2-Position JST to J#
6720 WITH PARTIAL RS-232/FULL LIGHT PEN COMMUNICATIONS USING HEAD CABLE
(#44780) 45982
J7
J8 J10
5 PIN JST
J9
J3
5 PIN JST 2 PIN
JST
J1
J2
3 PIN JST
5 PIN JST
If the computer board has been configured without J2 connector the unit will only do lite pen.
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6720 WITH OCIA COMMUNICATIONS USING HEAD CABLE (#44780) 45982
J7
J8 J10
5 PIN JST
J9
J3 2 PIN
5 PIN JST
JST
J1
J2
3 PIN JST
5 PIN JST
6720 WITH KEYBOARD WEDGE COMMUNICATIONS USING HEAD CABLE (#44823) 45983
J7
J8 J10
5 PIN JST
J9
J3
5 PIN JST 2 PIN
JST
J1
J2
3 PIN JST
5 PIN JST
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MS6720
CASE DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE BUMPER
2. REMOVE WINDOW
3. REMOVE CABLE
4. REMOVE TOP PORTION OF SERIAL # LABEL
5. REMOVE THE TWO CASE SCREWS
6. REMOVE CASE BOTTOM FROM CASE TOP
7. REMOVE HALL EFFECT WIRES FROM COMPUTER BOARD
8. REMOVE CENTER SCREW HOLDING THE OPTICS BENCH
9. GRASP VLD BRACKET STAND OFFS AND WIGGLE BENCH BACK AND FORTH
WHILE PULLING UP TO REMOVE OPTICS BENCH FROM CASE TOP
CASE ASSEMBLY
REVERSE CASE DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
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MOTOR REPLACEMENT
1. UNPLUG MOTOR WIRES FROM CONNECTION ON COMPUTER BOARD
2. USING A THIN SHAFT #0 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER, REMOVE THE THREE

SCREWS, WHICH HOLD THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY TO THE OPTICS BENCH
3. SLIDE THE MOTOR OFF THE OPTICS BENCH
MOTOR INSTALLATION
REVERSE STEPS 1 THROUGH 3 OF THE MOTOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND

CHECK PATTERN.
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MS6720 VLD REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE Revision C through E
1. Open case, see page 12 of maintenance manual.
2. Remove optics module and decode PCB. Separate decode PCB/head cable from
optics.
3. Remove the signal processor board from the optics module (OM).
4. Remove the collector mirror and VLD assembly.
5. Install new collector mirror and install the alignment pin through the collector hole.
6. Install new VLD assembly and tighten screws slightly. Add VCC cable i.e.:A
6.1 check laser power and adjust SBT value as required. Power should be 0.775 to
0.850mw.
7. Position VLD spot to hit center of alignment. How to adjust VLD: Loosen small screws
to move laser lift and right, up and down.
8. Tighten screws while making sure laser spot remains entered on pin. Apply cement.
9. Reinstall SIG Proc PCB on OM Dress VLD wires away from polygon. Small screws
VCC cable
MS6720 VLD REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE Revision F through Current
1. Open case, see page 12 of maintenance manual.
2. Remove optics module and decode PCB. Separate decode PCB/head cable from optics.
3. Remove the signal processor board from the optics module (OM).
4. Remove the collector mirror
5. Remove the VLD assembly from the plastic VLD bracket. Scrape away any excess adhesive
from the VLD bracket.
6. Install new collector mirror and install the alignment pin through the collector hole.
7. Connect the replacement VLD to the power-up box and insert it into the plastic VLD bracket.
8. Turn power to the VLD on and aim the beam at the target pin.
9. Apply a generous amount of LOCTITE 406 followed by a few drops of LOCTITE 712 and
allow it to set in place.
10. Using a pair of cutters, individually cut the leads that extend from the back of the VLD as
flush as possible.
11. Reinstall SIG Proc PCB on OM Dress VLD wires away from polygon.
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MS6720 ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE ALL REVISIONS
1. Mount OM in alignment station. Lock down to prevent movement.
2. Install scanner onto the alignment fixture and connect unit to test box.
3. Turn power on. Motor will spin and VLD will turn on. (For revision C through E attach probe
to pin on signal processor.)
4. Move the High-density pattern window into place over the unit.
5. Adjust return signal to the center of the photocell by manipulating the collector bracket. Do
not touch the coated, curved part of the collector. The correct location will be determined by
the signal on the oscilloscope being the highest it can be.
6. Make sure your signal is even by manipulating the collector posts with a pair of pliers until
signal looks even.
7. Place cluster target onto mirror #2.
8. Feed joystick through hole in collector mirror from the front so that the angle of the mirror is
pointing down, and joystick tab is at bottom. Pull joystick back as far as possible without
touching the collector.
9. Slide the red pattern window in and the high-density window out.
10. Adjust joystick assembly so that the raster lines are between the target lines on the cluster
target. Make sure the joystick tab remains at the bottom.
11. Looking into the number 3-cluster mirror, verify that the return signal is in the photocell.
12. Adjust the joystick left / right until the pattern showing on the red pattern window is even. A
re-adjustment of the lines on the cluster target may be needed.
13. Put a few drops of LOCTITE 406 on joystick where it comes out the back of the collector.
Put drop of accelerator 712 on same spot as 406.
14. Cut the part of the joystick that protrudes from the back of the collector as flush as possible.
15. See decode assembly for next step.
16. See case assembly for next step.
17. See head cable assembly for the next step.
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Field
4
MAKE
3 EVEN
i.e. A
2
Field 4 1 Field 2
4 4 SWEEP
3 3
2
1 2
Field 5 1
4 3 2 1
Field 1
Line 1 2 3 4
i.e. B 3
4 2
i.e. C
5 1
i.e. D
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Early Units 1996-1997
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MS6720
i.e. E
COMPUTER BOARD REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE RIBBON CABLE FROM CONNECTOR AND MOTOR CABLE.
2. REMOVE THE TWO SCREWS
3. IF A GROUND WIRE IS PRESENT REMOVE IT FROM THE STAND-OFF.
4. TWIST COMPUTER BOARD OFF OPTICS BENCH TO BREAK THE TAPE GRIP.
REPLACE BOARD.
5. REPLACE TAPE IF NECESSARY (MLPN 2503).
6. PLACE SPACERS ON BOTTOM OF BOTTOM OF OPTICS BENCH.
7. INSERT SCREW THROUGH COMPUTER BOARD AND TIGHTEN INTO OPTICS

BENCH. (LATE MODEL DECODE BOARDS DO NOT REQUIRE SUPPLAMENTAL
GROUNDING SUCH AS A GROUND WIRE)
8. PLUG IN RIBBON CABLE AND MOTOR WIRES.
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37504 – STAND DETECTOR
PCB LAYOUT (Revision C through E)
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MS6720
37505C – DECODE BOARD
PCB LAYOUT
CONNECTOR SIGNALS – 34505C

J4 - 12 PIN JST TO SIGNAL J5 - 5 PIN JST TO MOTOR
PROCESSOR PIN 1 - MOTOR CONTROL VOLTAGE
PIN 1 - RANGE SELECT 2 - GND
2 - +5V 3 - SCAN SENSE
3 - SCAN ON 4 - +5V
4 - SCAN ENABLE 5 - MOTOR START
5 - BC DETECT
6 - OBJECT DETECT ENABLE
7 - BAR SELECT 2
8 - BAR SELECT 1
9 - OBJECT DETECT
10 - VLD STATUS
11 - GND
12 - DATA
J6 - 3 PIN JST TO HALL EFFECT
PIN 1 - STAND DETECT
2 - GND
3 - VCC
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57505F – DECODE BOARD
PCB LAYOUT
CONNECTOR SIGNALS - 34505F

J4 - 12 PIN JST TO SIGNAL J5 - 5 PIN JST TO MOTOR
PROCESSOR PIN 1 - MOTOR CONTROL VOLTAGE
PIN 1 - RANGE SELECT 2 - GND
2 - +5V 3 - SCAN SENSE
3 - SCAN ON 4 - +5V
4 - SCAN ENABLE 5 - MOTOR START
5 - BC DETECT
6 - OBJECT DETECT ENABLE
7 - BAR SELECT 2
8 - BAR SELECT 1
9 - OBJECT DETECT
10 - VLD STATUS
11 - GND
12 - DATA
J6 - 3 PIN JST TO HALL EFFECT
PIN 1 - STAND DETECT
2 - GND
3 - VCC
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MS6720
37509C – SCAN BOARD
PCB LAYOUT
CONNECTOR SIGNALS - 34509C

J1 - 3 PIN JST TO VLD J2 - 12 PIN J ZIF CONNECTOR TO
PIN 1 - LASER DRIVE DECODE BOARD
2 - +5V PIN 1 - RNGE_SEL
3 -PHOTODIODE 2 - +5V
3 - SCAN_ON
4 - SCAN_EN
5 - BC_DET
6 - OBJECT _DET_EN
7 - BARSEL 2
8 - BARSEL 1
9 - OBJECT_DET
10 - VLD STATUS
11 - GROUND
12 - DATA_OUT
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35556 – MOTOR CONTROL BOARD REV C UNIT ONLY – USED WITH 37505C ONLY
PCB LAYOUT
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MS6720 SIGNAL PROCESSOR CONNECTIONS
PIN SIGNAL NAME FUNCTION

1 RANGE SELECT Open collector input. A LOW on this line will put the scanner object
detect in long range (9” – 13”) activation mode. This line may be left
undetermined for short range (4” – 7”) activation mode. Do not pull
RANGE SELECT HIGH
2 VCC Supply Voltage (+5.0v+/-0.25v)

100mA minimum supply
3 SCAN MODE Digital output; active HIGH. This signal goes HIGH whenever the scan
INDICATOR mode is activated. Maximum current: 1mA.
4 SCAN ENABLE Open collector input; active LOW. A LOW signal applied to this Pin will
activate the scan mode. HIGH or open will deactivate the scan mode.
5 BC DETECT Open collector output; active LOW. This signal goes LOW when the
object that enters the scan field appears to be a bar code. BC
DETECT is only used when the bar code detect feature is enabled.
(i.e. BARSEL1 and BARSEL2 are low).
6 OBJECT DETECT Digital output; active LOW. The object detect is automatically
ENABLE deactivated whenever the scan mode is enabled. A LOW applied to
this input allows for an override so that both the object detect and the
scan mode are active simultaneously.
7 BARSEL2 Digital inputs. These signals are used along with the BC DETECT (Pin
& 5) to determine the presence of a bar code in the scan field. For the
8 BARSEL1 MS6720, these two signals should be tied together and connected to a
single I/O pin. The bar code detect feature can be enabled by pulling
these two signals LOW when the scan mode is not enabled. Then the
scan mode will automatically be entered when an object is detected in
the scan field. If the object appears to be a bar code the BC DETECT
signal goes LOW. The BARSEL pins should then be taken HIGH in
order to disable the bar code detect feature and allow for normal
operation.
9 OBJECT DETECT LCD Digital output; active LOW. A LOW signal indicates an object is within
the scan field the signal remains LOW until the object is removed.
10 VLD STATUS Digital output. A HIGH on this line indicates that the VLD is enabled
and that it is functioning properly. This signal is only valid when the
scan mode is enabled (i.e. Pin 3 is HIGH). Wait 25 ms after activating
the scan mode before checking VLD STATUS.
11 GROUND 0 Volts
12 DATA OUTPUT Digital output. A black bar is indicated by a LOW going pulse. A HIGH
level represents a space.
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ADAPTER AND CABLES
The MS6720 non-keyboard wedge units are terminated to a 10 position modular connector.
The head cable can be connected to either of the following depending upon the voltage the host
system can supply.
Ø A Metrologic Connector Adapter (MCA) for a +5VDC input voltage to the scanner
from an external power supply or host system.
Whether the scanner will receive +5V from an external power supply or from the host system,
the head cable will plug into one end of the MCA. The other end of the MCA is a female 9-pin
D-type connector for a communication cable. This can be used to connect the MCA to a
standard 9-pin IBM~PC serial port directly. Typically, in this configuration, a regulated +5V
external power supply that connects directly to the MCA will be used. If, in the application, the
host device will supply the power necessary for the scanner, reposition an internal jumper within
the MCA and plug the 4 position ground jumper to the power supply connector. (Refer to
Scanner Installation: Powered by External Power Supply).
NOTE: Each communication cable is terminated to the specifications of each other.
OPERATIONAL TEST
If the scanner will receive power from an external power supply, test the scanner before it is
connected to the host system.
1. Plug the scanner’s head cable to the MCA.
2. Check the AC input requirements of the power supply to make sure the voltage
matches the AC outlet. Plug the power supply into the MCA and the appropriate
AC outlet. (The socket-outlet can be installed near the equipment and so it will
be easily accessible.)
NOTE: When the scanner first receives power, the red LED will turn on, followed by the green
LED, and then the scanner will beep once. Once the scanner has performed this
startup sequence, use the scanner to practice scanning bar codes.
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SCANNER INSTALLATION: POWERED BY HOST DEVICE
If the host system supplies +5VDC power to the scanner, reposition the internal jumper within
the MCA before connecting the scanner to the host device. In addition, plug the 4 position
ground jumper to the power supply connector located
outside the MCA.
1. Make sure the MCA is not connector the

Scanner communication cable or PC.
2. Unfasten the MCA case.
3. Reposition the shunt on JP1 to pins 1 and

2 (Refer to Figure 1).
4. Close the case.
5. Plug the 4 position ground jumper to the Figure 1

Power supply connector.
6. Turn off the host system
7. If using a communication cable, connect the cable to the correct port on the host
device and the MCA. If the host device is an IBM PC with a male 9-pin serial
port, connect the MCA to the port.
9. Turn on the host system.
NOTE; The factory setting of jumper 1 (JP1) is on pins 2 and 3. To direct power for the
scanner from the host device, position the jumper on pins 1 and 2.
When the scanner first receives power, the red LED will flash, followed by the
green LED, and then the scanner will beep once.
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MS6720
SCANNER INSTALLATION TO THE PC FOR THE MS6720 HAND-HELD LASER SCANNER
WITH BUILDT -IN PC KEYBOARD WEDGE INTERFACE
Since each host system is unique,

configure the scanner to match the host
system requirements. Refer to Appendix
B for further information.
To maintain compliance with applicable

standards, all circuits connected to the
scanner must meet the requirements for
SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage)
according to En 60950.
1. When using the MS6720 Kit,

attach to the scanner’s head cable
the 5M 6F adapter to the female
connector and the 5F 6M adapter
to the male connector.
Figure 2
2. If the PC is on, exit the application
and turn the PC off.
3. Disconnect the keyboard from the PC.
4. Plug the head cable to the PC and the keyboard (Refer to Figure 2, Connection A). Plug
in the external transformer* (Connection B). *Refer to Manufacturer’s Recommendation
on page 2 Connect AC power to the transformer (Connection C).
5. Power up the PC.
LED and then the scanner will beep once.
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MS6720
SCANNER INSTALLATION: POWERED BY EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
To maintain compliance with applicable standards, all circuits connected to the scanner must
meet the requirements for SELV (Safety Low Voltage) according to EN 60950.
1. Turn off the host system.
2. If using a communication cable, connect the cable to the correct port on the host device
and the MCA. If the host device is an IBM PC with a male 9-pin serial port, connect the
MCA to the port.
4. Check the AC input requirements of the power supply to make sure the voltage matches
the AC outlet. (A socket-outlet can be installed near the equipment and will be easily
accessible.) Plug the power supply into the MCA and the AC outlet.
5. Turn the host system.
LED, and then the scanner will beep once.
Plugging the scanner into the serial port of the PC does not guarantee that scanned
information will appear at the PC. A software driver and correct configuration setting are
also required for proper communication to occur.
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MS6720 INTERNAL CABLES A – D VERSIONS
UNIT COMPUTER PCB OR SIGNAL PROCESSOR CONNECTING CABLE

LED PCB
6720 A – D 35509 35505 GREY RIBBON CABLE
44780
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MS6720
CABLE PIN ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE HEAD CABLE
The MS6720 scanners are terminated to a 10 position

shielded modular connector (Refer to Figure 3). All of
the head cables (MLPN 44530) for the MS6720 scanner
are terminated the same. The difference between
versions is the end of the cable going into the scanner.
This connector plugs into different ‘J’ positions on
various computer/interface boards. Since each Figure 3
computer/interface board is different, the output signals
are different.
Version “9” (OCIA) Version “14” (232)
Pin Function Pin Function
1 Power/Signal Ground 1 Power/Signal Ground

2 R Data 2 RS-232 Transmit Output
3 R Data Return 3 RS-232 Receive Input
4 Clock In 4 RTS Output
5 Clock In Return 5 CTS Input
6 Clock Out 6 DTR Input
7 Clock Out Return 7 DSR Output
8 Scanner Shield 8 Scanner Shield
9 +5 VDC Power to Scanner 9 +5 VDC Power to Scanner
10 OCIA Shield Ground 10 Shield Ground
Version “15” (LTPN)
Pin Function
1 Power/Signal Ground
2 RS-232 Transmit Output
3 RS-232 Receive Input
4 RTS Output
5 CTS Input
6 Light Pen Source +5V
7 Light Pen Data
8 Scanner Shield
9 +5 VDC Power to Scanner
10 Shield Ground
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MS6720
PIN ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE MCA951 (DEC9S)
Version “9” (OCIA) Version “14” (232)
1 OCIA Shield Ground 1 Shield Ground

2 RDATA 2 RS-232 Transmit Output
3 RDATA Return 3 RS-232 Receiver Input
4 Clock Out 4 Data Terminal Ready Input
5 Power/Signal Ground 5 Power/Signal Ground
6 Clock Out Return 6 Data Set Ready Output
7 Clock In Return 7 Clear to Send Input]
8 Clock In 8 Request to Send Output
*9 +5 VDC Power to Scanner *9 +5 VDC Power to Scanner
Version “15” (LTPN)
Pin Function
1 Shield Ground
2 RS-232 Transmit Output
3 RS-232 Receive Input
4 Lite Pen Source (+5 V Input)
5 Power/Signal Ground
6 Lite Pen Data (Output)
7 Clear to Send (Input)
8 Request to Send (Output)
*9 +5 VDC Power to Scanner
• When the host supplies power to the scanner, this is the pin assignment for the +5 VDC for
the scanner. If, in the application, the host device will supply the power necessary for the
scanner, reposition an internal jumper within the MCA and plug the 4 position ground jumper
to the power supply connector for FCC and ESD purposes. (Refer to Scanner Installation:
Powered by External Power Supply).
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MS6720
PIN ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE 5-PIN DIN AND 6-PIN MINI-DIN MS6720 HAND-HELD LASER
SCANNER WITH built-in PC KEYBOARD WEDGE INTERFACE
The head cable is terminated with a 5-pin DIN female connector on one end, and a 6-pin mini
DIN male on the other. Metrologic will supply an adapter cable with a 5-pin DIN male connector
on one end and a 6-pin mini DIN female connector on the other.
PowerLink Cable
Adapter Cable
2 2
2 1
4 5 5 4
4 3 1 2
3 4
1 3 3 1
6 5
5 6
5 Pin 6 Pin 6 Pin

5 Pin
Figure 4 Figure 5
According to the termination required, connect the appropriate end of the adapter cable to the
head cable, leaving the necessary termination exposed for connecting to the keyboard and the
keyboard port on the PC. The pin assignments are as follows.
5-Pin Female DIN 6-Pin Female mini_DIN
1 Keyboard Clock 1 Keyboard Data

2 Keyboard Data 2 No Connect
3 No Connect 3 Power Ground
4 Power Ground 4 +5 Volts DC
5 +5 Volts DC 5 Keyboard Clock
6 No Connect
5-Pin Male DIN 6-Pin Male mini-DIN
1 PC Clock 1 PC Data
2 PC Data 2 No Connect
3 No Connect 3 Power Ground
4 Power Ground 4 +5 Volts DC
5 +5 Volts DC 5 PC Clock
6 No Connect
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MS6720 Hand-Held Laser Scanner

North America (HQ) Brazil South America

Asia Germany China

Unit Specifications .........................................................................................................1 – 4

Failure Modes and Troubleshooting ....................................................................................6

Head Cable Removal...........................................................................................................8

Head Cable Connections ............................................................................................... 9-10

Case Disassembly .............................................................................................................11

Collector Mirror Alignment .................................................................................................14

Folding Mirror Alignment.............................................................................................. 14-15

Computer Board Replacement..........................................................................................20

PCB Layouts ................................................................................................................ 21-25

Signal Processor Connections ..........................................................................................26

Adaptors and Cables .........................................................................................................27

Scanner Installation: Powered By Host Device................................................................28

Scanner Installation to the PC for the MS6720 Held-Held Laser

MS6720 Internal Cable A-D Versions ...................................................................................31

Cable Pin Assignments for Head Cables ..............................................................................32

Pin Assignments for the MCA951 (DEC95) ..........................................................................33

MS6720 Spare Parts List.......................................................................................................35

Dimensions: 110mm L x 75mm W x 160mm H

Input Voltage: 5VDC

APPLICATIONS AND PROTOCOLS

Scanner Version Identifier Communication Protocol(s)

6720 9 OCIA (OCIA)

• **AT (includes IBM® PS2 models 50, 55, 60, 80)

Keyboard Country Type

OCIA Interface- NCR Compatible (UPC/EAN codes only)

OCIA Interface- DTS Compatible (UPS/EAN codes only)

OCIA Interface- Siemens/Nixdorf Compatible (all codes)

RS-232 C - Interface (all codes)

RS-485 - Interface (all codes)

Keyboard Emulation Interface (all codes)-

Light Pen Emulation (LTPN) – Interface (all codes)

DEPTH OF FIELD/SYMBOL SPECIFICATION

RED AND GREEN -MOTOR NOT PLUGGED IN -PLUG IN MOTOR

NO BEEPER -BAD BEEPER -REPLACE BEEPER

NO SCANS -POOR ALIGNMENT -REMOVE CIRCUIT SHORT

POOR READS -DIRTY, DAMAGED OR -CLEAN OR REPLACE

SHORT LINES -ALIGNMENT INCORRECT -REPLACE OPTICS MODULE

COMMUNICATION -BAD HEAD CABLE -REPLACE HEAD CABLE

UNIT PROBLEM AT -BAD HEAD CABLE -REPLACE HEAD CABLE

NO IR -BAD SIGNAL PROCESSOR BRD -REPLACE OPTICS MODULE

SHORT/LONG IR IN -HALL EFFECT SWITCH NOT -PLUG HALL EFFECT INTO

1. GRASP THE BUMPER AND PULL AWAY FROM THE WINDOW.

2. PRESS DOWN ON THE BUMPER TO SEAT IT.

1. SLIDE BOTTOM CLIP OF WINDOW BOTTOM ONTO THE LOWER CLIP.

2. PRESS DOWN ON TOP OF WINDOW TO CLIP TOP OF WINDOW ONTO THE

3. SCREW WINDOW SCREW INTO CASE.

1. REMOVE CABLE DOOR SCREWS.

4. REMOVE DOOR FROM TRACK.

5. REMOVE CABLE JST’S FROM THE CONNECTORS.

CONNECT JST CONNECTOR FOLLOWING PROCEDURE BELOW:

2-Position JST to J10

4. REMOVE TOP PORTION OF SERIAL # LABEL

5. REMOVE THE TWO CASE SCREWS

6. REMOVE CASE BOTTOM FROM CASE TOP

7. REMOVE HALL EFFECT WIRES FROM COMPUTER BOARD

8. REMOVE CENTER SCREW HOLDING THE OPTICS BENCH

REVERSE CASE DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

1. UNPLUG MOTOR WIRES FROM CONNECTION ON COMPUTER BOARD

2. USING A THIN SHAFT #0 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER, REMOVE THE THREE

3. SLIDE THE MOTOR OFF THE OPTICS BENCH