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NTRODUCTION
Metrologic's MX009 USB Cable is a device that converts serial RS232 formatted
data to either USB Keyboard or USB Point-of-Sale communication protocol. The
MX009 can be used with all Metrologic products equipped with RS232 interface,
as well as all versions of PowerLink compatible scanners. (All versions of Power
Link compatible scanners are equipped with RS232 transmit and receive
communication lines.)
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OW DOES THE
The MX009 functions only with Metrologic scanners equipped with RS232
interface. Some older scanner models have only one interface available.
For example, if your scanner is an MS951 with OCIA interface, the MX009
will not function with this product. However, all PowerLink compatible
scanners are equipped with the ability to communicate RS232 independent
of the interface purchased. (All PowerLink compatible scanners are easy to
identify, because the cable is detachable). For a list of PowerLink
compatible scanners, refer to page 4.
The scanner transmits the scanned data via RS232 communication to the
MX009. The MX009 then converts the data from RS232 to either USB
Keyboard or USB Point-of-Sale.
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When the MX009 is set-up to communicate as a USB Keyboard, the
scanned data will appear in the current application that is active on your PC.
The data is entered just as if the keys were pressed on the keyboard.
When the MX009 is set-up to communicate as a USB Point-of-Sale device,
the data emulates serial (RS232) data through the use of a Metrologic
developed driver. The device will then work with existing serial (RS232)
applications. The drivers can be downloaded at:
For Windows 2000/XP Operating Systems
ftp://ftp.metrologic.com/pub/download/software/mtlgpos.zip
For Windows 98 (Second Edition) Operating System
ftp://ftp.metrologic.com/pub/download/software/mtlgpos98.zip
The MX009 leaves the factory set for either USB Keyboard or USB
Point-of-Sale. Refer to pages 8 - 22 of this manual to determine the set-up
of your MX009.
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