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Metrologic MS9500 VOYAGER series Installation And User Manual

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  • Page 1 MS9500 Voyager™ Series Single-Line Hand-Held Laser Scanner Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Fax: 49-89-89019-200 Email: info@metrologic.com Email: info@europe.metrologic.com www.metrologic.com South America Asia Metrologic South America Metrologic Asia (Pte) Ltd. Rua Flórida, 1821 - 5° Andar 31 Kaki Bukit Road 3 São Paulo, SP #05-08 Techlink CEP: 04571-090 Singapore 417818 Tel: 5511-5505-6568 Tel: 65-842-7155...
  • Page 3 January 2000...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..................... 1 Scanner and Accessories ................ 2 Quick Start....................3 Installing the Scanner to the Host System ..........4 Disconnecting PowerLink Cables from the Scanner......... 5 How to Use CodeGate – MS9540 Only............ 6 Assembling the Stand ................7 Scanner Parts ..................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents (continued) Appendix A Design Specifications................29 Appendix B Default Settings..................30 Appendix C Pin Assignments .................. 35 Appendix D Warranty and Disclaimer..............38 Appendix E Notices....................39 Appendix F Patents....................41 Addendum ....................42 Index....................... 43...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    MS9520 is the Voyager of choice. The MS9520 is packed with all of the same features as the MS9540, with the exception of CodeGate. Metrologic has included many standard features such as: user upgradeable Flash ROM, PowerLink user-replaceable cables, MetroSet™ and METROSELECT® configuration, EMI rating of Class B, data editing (parsing) capability using Bits ‘n’...

  • Page 7: Scanner And Accessories

    MetroSelect Scanner Configuration Guide – MLPN 2407 Available on Metrologic website – www.metrologic.com Other items may be ordered for the specific protocol being used. To order additional items, contact the dealer, distributor or call Metrologic’s Customer Service Department at 1-800-ID-METRO or 1-800-436-3876. Caution: 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.

  • Page 8: Quick Start

    Quick Start 1. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector into the jack on the Voyager. You will hear a ‘click’ when the connection is made. 2. Connect the L-shaped plug of the power supply into the power jack on the PowerLink cable. 3.

  • Page 9: Installing The Scanner To The Host System

    Installing the Scanner to the Host System 1. Turn off the host system. 2. Make the proper PowerLink cable connections to the scanner. Please refer to the Quick Start section of this manual for proper installation of the cable and power supply. NOTE: If the Voyager is receiving power from the host system, please skip step #2 and step #3 in the Quick Start section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Disconnecting Powerlink Cables From The Scanner

    Disconnecting PowerLink Cables from the Scanner Before removing the cable from the scanner, Metrologic recommends that the power on the host system is off and the power supply has been disconnected from the PowerLink cable. 1. Locate the small ‘pin-hole’ on the top of the unit near the bottom of the Voyager logo.

  • Page 11: How To Use Codegate - Ms9540 Only

    How to Use CodeGate – MS9540 Only • to trigger activates the laser • Place the laser line on the bar code • Press the CodeGate button to transmit the data Two Modes of Operation • Auto-trigger while in the stand •...

  • Page 12: Assembling The Stand

    Assembling the Stand Kit #46-46055 Contains: Stand (mlpn 36-00343) Qty 1 Apron (mlpn 50-50440) Qty 1 Screw, M3 x 6 mm long (mlpn 18-18670) Qty 2 Washer, #5 x .5 OD (mlpn 18-18671) Qty 2 Stand Anchor (mlpn 50-50449) Qty 1 Wood Screw, #8 Round Head (mlpn 18-18057) Qty 4...
  • Page 13 Assembling the Stand (continued) Stand Option 2: Hard-mounted to countertop 2.00 in Step 1 Drill four #39 holes in the countertop. 2.00 Step 2 Secure the base (mlpn 36-36080) Anchor to the countertop with the four #8 Wood #8 wood screws (mlpn 18-18057) Screw provided.

  • Page 14: Scanner Parts

    Scanner Parts Green, Yellow and Red LEDs CodeGate Button* Output Window Stand Cable Connection Stand Apron *This feature is not available on the MS9520...

  • Page 15: Audible Indicators

    Audible Indicators When the Voyager is in operation, it provides audible feedback. These sounds indicate the status of the scanner. Eight settings are available for the tone of the beep (normal, 6 alternate tones and no tone). To change the tone, refer to the MetroSelect Programming Guide MLPN 2407.
  • Page 16 This is a failure indicator. Refer to “Failure Modes” on page 13.

  • Page 17: Visual Indicators

    Visual Indicators There are three LED indicators (green, red and yellow) located on the head of the MS9500. When the scanner is on, the flashing or stationary activity of the LEDs indicates the status of the current scan and the scanner.
  • Page 18 Visual Indicators (continued) Alternating Flashing of Green and Red This indicates the scanner is program mode. A razzberry tone indicates that an invalid bar code has been scanned while in this mode. Steady Red, Green off This indicates the scanner may be waiting for communication from the host.

  • Page 19: Failure Modes

    Failure Modes Flashing Green and one Razzberry Tone This indicates the scanner has experienced a laser sub- system failure. Return the unit for repair to an authorized service center. Flashing Red and Green with Two Razzberry Tones This indicates the scanner has experienced a scanning mechanism failure.

  • Page 20: Programming Modes

    FREE from Metrologic’s website (www.metrologic.com). MetroSet™: This user-friendly Windows-based configuration program allows you to simply ‘point-and-click’ at the desired scanner options. This program can be downloaded for FREE from Metrologic’ website (www.metrologic.com), or set-up disks can be ordered by calling 1-800- ID-METRO.
  • Page 21 Programming Modes (continued) 4. During programming, the motor and laser remain active. YOU CANNOT SCAN ANY BAR CODES WHILE IN PROGRAM MODE. 5. There is a 20 second window between commands. If a 20 second timeout occurs, the scanner will send a [nak] and you must start over.
  • Page 22 Programming Modes (continued) EXAMPLE #3: The following example shows the events that occur when an invalid bar code is sent. This sample will load the factory default settings and then set the baud rate to 19200. HOST SCANNER FEATURE COMMAND ASCII REPRESENTATION RESPONSE Enter Program Mode...

  • Page 23: Upgrading The Flash Rom Firmware

    Upgrading the Flash Rom Firmware The Meteor program is a functional component of Metrologic’s new line of flash-based scanners. This program allows the user of a Metrologic scanner to quickly upgrade to a new or custom version of software. It requires the use of a personal computer running under Windows 95 or greater and the use of a communication port.

  • Page 24: Labels

    Patent information-see manual FCC and ICES-0003 information-see manual Warranty VOID if case opened. Contains no user servicable components. Complies with 21CFR 1040, 1040.01 & 1040.11 NACH EN60825-1:1994/A11:1996 Metrologic Instruments Inc. Manufactured in Blackwood New Jersey, USA Model: MS9540 January 2000 RS232 Prototype...

  • Page 25: Depth Of Field

    Depth of Field 2.5” [64 mm] Distance: Scan Width at Scanner Face 0.0” [0 mm] 3.4” [86 mm] 1.0” [25.4 mm] 4.4” [112 mm] 2.0” [51 mm] 4.8” [122 mm] 2.5” [64 mm] 7.1” [180 mm] 5.0” [127 mm] 8.5” [216 mm] 6.5”...

  • Page 26: Ir Activation

    IR Activation 2.5” [64 mm] Scan Width at Distance From Face Face 0.0” [0 mm] Short Range IR 6.2” [158 mm] 4.0” ± 1.0” Long Range IR [102 mm ± 25.4mm] 11.0” ± 2.0” 12.6” [320 mm] [229 mm ± 51 Width of Scan Field...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Maintenance Smudges and dirt can interfere with the proper scanning of a bar code. Therefore, the output window will need occasional cleaning. Spray glass cleaner onto lint free, non-abrasive cleaning cloth. Gently wipe the scanner window.

  • Page 28: Applications And Protocols

    The MS9500 Series Hand-Held Laser Scanner with built-in PC Keyboard Wedge Interface is designed to be used for Keyboard emulation only. Many RS-232 programmable functions available in other Metrologic scanners are also available as keyboard wedge functions. The following are the most important selectable options specific to the keyboard wedge.

  • Page 29: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Trouble Shooting Guide The following guide is for reference purposes only. Contact a Metrologic representative at 1-800-ID-Metro or 1-800-436-3876 to preserve the limited warranty terms. All Interfaces MS9500 Series Troubleshooting Guide Symptoms Possible Causes Solution Check transformer, outlet and No LEDs, beep No power is being supplied power strip.
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Symptoms Possible Causes Solution The unit powers Beeper disabled. No tone up, but does not Enable beeper. Select tone selected scan/or beep UPC/EAN, Code 39, interleaved 2 of The unit powers Scanning a particular 5, Code 93, Code 128 and Codabar up, but does not symbology that is not are enabled by default.
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Symptoms Possible Causes Solution Scanner beeps at Check print mode. The type of some bar codes The print quality of the bar printer could be the problem. and NOT for others code is suspect Change print settings. i.e. change to of the same bar econo mode or high speed code symbology...
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Symptoms Possible Causes Solution The unit scans the Make sure the scanner is configured bar code but there Configuration is not correct for the appropriate mode. Check is no data internal jumper Make sure that the proper PC type The unit scans but AT, PS2 or XT is selected.
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Symptoms Possible Causes Solution Power-up OK and Check to make sure that the baud scans OK ,but Com port at the host is not rate and parity of the scanner and does not working or configured the communication port match and communicate properly the program is looking for “RS-232”...

  • Page 34: R232 Demonstration Program

    RS-232 Demonstration Program If an RS-232 scanner is not communicating with your IBM compatible PC, key in the following BASIC program to test that the communication port and scanner are working. This program is for demonstration purposes only. It is only intended to prove that cabling is correct, the com port is working, and the scanner is working.

  • Page 35: Design Specifications

    Long Range: 0 mm – 279 mm ± 51 mm (0” – 11” ± 2”) Short Range: 0mm – 102 mm ± 25 mm (0” – 4” ± 1”) Decode Capability Autodiscriminates all standard bar codes’ for others call Metrologic System Interfaces RS232, PC Keyboard Wedge, Stand-Alone Keyboard, OCIA, IBM 468X/469X, Light Pen Emulation...

  • Page 36: Default Settings

    Appendix B – Default Settings Many functions of the scanner can be “programmed” – that is, enabled or disabled. The scanner is shipped from the factory programmed to a set of default conditions. The default parameter of the scanner has an asterisk (*) in the charts on the following pages.
  • Page 37 Appendix B – Default Settings (continued) LIGHT PARAMETER DEFAULT OCIA RS-232 46XX Mod 43 Check on Code MSI-Plessy 10/10 Check Digit MSI-Plessy Mod 10 Check Digit Paraf Support ITF ITF Symbol Lengths Variable Minimum Symbol Length Symbol Length Lock None Bars High as Code 39 Spaces High as Code 39 Bars High as Scanned...
  • Page 38 Appendix B – Default Settings (continued) LIGHT PARAMETER DEFAULT OCIA RS-232 46XX Same symbol rescan timeout 750 msecs Same symbol rescan timeout 875 msecs Same symbol rescan timeout: 1000 msecs No Same symbol timeout Infinite Same symbol timeout Inter-character delay 1 msecs Program able in 1 msec 10 msecs...
  • Page 39 Appendix B – Default Settings (continued) LIGHT PARAMETER OCIA RS-232 46XX DEFAULT Transmit Sanyo ID Characters Nixdorf ID LRC Enabled UPC Prefix UPC Suffix Carriage Return Line Feed-Disabled by default in KBW Tab Prefix Tab Suffix “DE” Disable Command “FL” Laser Enable Command DTR Handshaking support...
  • Page 40 Appendix B – Default Settings (continued) LIGHT PARAMETER OCIA RS-232 46XX DEFAULT 100 msec to Find Supplement Programmable in 100 msec steps (max 800 msec) code Coupon Code 128 Programmable Code Lengths 7 avail Programmable Prefix characters 10 avail Suffix characters 10 avail Prefixes for Individual Code types...
  • Page 41 Appendix C The MS9520 and MS9540 scanner interfaces terminate to a 10-pin modular jack. The serial # label indicates the interface enabled when the scanner is shipped from the factory. MS9520-47 & MS9540-47 MS9520-9 & MS9520-9 OCIA Keyboard Wedge and Stand- Alone Keyboard Function Function...
  • Page 42 Appendix C (continued) Cable Connector Configurations “Standard” PowerLink cable MLPN 53000 9-pin D-type female connector to the PC Function Shield Ground RS-232 Transmit Output RS-232 Receive Input DTR Input/Light Pen Source 9-Pin D-Type Connector Power/Signal Ground Light Pen Data CTS Input RTS Output +5VDC...

  • Page 43: Pin Assignments

    6-pin mini DIN male on the other. PowerLink Cable 5-Pin DIN, Female 6-Pin DIN, Male 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. Adapter Cable 5-Pin Din, Male...

  • Page 44: Warranty And Disclaimer

    In the event that it is determined that the equipment failure is covered under the warranty, Metrologic shall, as its sole option, repair the Product or replace the Product with a functionally equivalent unit and return such repaired or replaced Product without charge for service or return freight, whether distributor, dealer/reseller, or retail consumer, or refund an amount equal to the original purchase price.

  • Page 45: Notices

    Appendix E - Notices Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 46 Appendix E – Notices (continued) Achtung Die Verwendung anderer als der hier beschriebenen Steuerungen, Einstellungen oder Verfahren kann eine lebensgefährliche Laserstrahlung hervorrufen. Der Kunde sollte unter keinen Umständen versuchen, den Laser-Scanner selbst zu warten. Sehen Sie niemals in den Laserstrahl, selbst wenn Sie glauben, daß der Scanner nicht aktiv ist.

  • Page 47: Patents

    METROLOGIC products that are physically transferred to the user, and only to the extent of METROLOGIC’s license rights and subject to any conditions, covenants and restrictions therein.

  • Page 48: Addendum

    Addendum Addendum 1:1 If the optional power adapter available through Metrologic does not power the bar code scanner, the scanner will receive power from a host device such as a computer system. The following statement is applicable: Caution To maintain compliance with standards CSA C22.2 No. 950/UL 1950 and norm EN 60950, the power source must meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source.

  • Page 49: Index

    Index AC input/outlet Green LED 3, 10, 11, 23 Accessories iii, 2 Approvals Audible iii, 10 Host iii, 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12, 14, Autodiscriminates 16 23, 24, 27, 42 Bar Code 1, 3, 10, 11, 12, 14,15 16 Indicators 21, 24, 25, 26, 29, 42 Audible...
  • Page 50 Index Tones 10, 13 Razzberry tone 10, 12, 13, 31 Transformers Red LED 3, 10, 11, 17, 24 Troubleshooting 23, 24, 25, 26 Repair 13, 38 RS-232 22, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32 33, 34, 35, 36 Ventilation Voltage 2, 29 SELV Service ii, 38...

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