Metrologic Instruments MS9524 User's Manual
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1. 8 0 203 2 mm EE IE id EN mm L10 0 254 mm Width of Scan Field Figure 33 Minimum Bar Code Element Width A B C D E F G H J K mm 13 15 19 25 33 53 E mils 5 2 5 7 7 5 10 13 21 Specifications subject to change without notice 26 DEPTH OF FIELD 2 5 63 5 mm Scan Width at Face Distance From Face 434864 nn 8 0 203 2 mm Width of Scan Field Figure 34 Fer FN EL Se ae 0 0 0 mm L 1 0 25 4 mm 6 0 152 4 mm L 7 0 177 8 mm PDF417 Minimum Bar Code Element Width A B mm 25 38 mils 10 15 Specifications subject to change without notice 27 IR ACTIVATION 2 5 64 mm Scan Width at Face Distance From Face 0 0 0 mm 6 2 158 mm E dU 102 mm 25 4 mm Long Range IR 12 6 320 mm 11 0 42 0 229 mm 51 mm Width of Scan Field Figure 35 Specifications subject to change without notice 28 APPLICATIONS AND PROTOCOLS The model number on each scanner includes the scanner number and factory default communications protocol Scanner Version Communication Protocol s Identifier OCIA and RS 232 Transmit Receive Laser Emulation and t lt is sS Dn Transmit Rec ive Ln rores IBM 468X 4692. LIGHT IBM LASER PARAMETER DEFAULT OCIA seal 46XX Kew USB EMULATION as as 977 2 digit Supplemental 7 P E 7 z p Requirement Supplements are not 4 7 E 7 7 y y Required 100 msec to Find Supplement Programmable in 100 msec E E E 7 7 E steps max 800 msec as as Y Y Y Y Y TE EE ER ER T Programmable Code 7 avail i v v Y Y Y Lengths T Code Selects with programmable Code 3 avail Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Length Locks Programmable Prefix 10 avail 5 characters Prefixes for Individual Code v types Y Y Inter Scan Code delay programmable Y EE 100 usec steps Function control Key Support Bm 800 Minimum Element width Programmable in 5 6 usec steps T These options are mutually exclusive One can not be used in conjunction with the other 41 SCANNER AND CABLE TERMINATIONS Scanner Pinout Connections MS9524 44 41 RS 232C and Light Pen Emulation The MS9524 and MS9544 scanner interfaces terminate to a 10 pin modular jack The serial label indicates the interface enabled when the scanner is shipped from the factory Shield Ground MS9524 44 47 Keyboard Wedge amp Stand Alone Keyboard MS9524 44 11 IBM 468X 469X Function Continued next page 42 SCANNER AND CABLE TERMINATIONS MS9524 44 9 OCIA RS232 Receive Input RDATA Return Clock Out Shield Ground Scan Laser Enable Input Shield Ground PC 5V V USB Shield Ground Drain Wire 43 SCANNER
3. Metrologic METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS INC MS9524 44 VoyagerPDF Series Single Line Hand Held Laser Scanner Installation and User s Guide LOCATIONS CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS North America Metrologic Instruments Inc Customer Service 1 800 ID METRO 90 Coles Road Tel 856 228 8100 Blackwood NJ 08012 4683 Fax 856 228 6673 Email info metrologic com Internet www metrologic com EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS Germany Metrologic Instruments GmbH Tel 49 89 89019 0 Middle East and Africa Dornierstrasse 2 Fax 49 89 89019 200 82178 Puchheim b Email info europe metrologic com Munich Germany Germany Email info de metrologic com Metrologic Eria Ib rica SL Tel 34 913 272 400 Julian Camarillo 29 D 1 Fax 34 913 273 829 Edificio Diapason Email info es metrologic com 28037 Madrid etrologic Instruments Italia srl Tel 39 0 51 6511978 Via Emilia 70 Fax 39 0 51 6521337 40064 Ozzano dell Emilia BO Email info it metrologic com France Metrologic Eria France SA Tel 33 0 1 48 63 78 78 69 Rue de la Belle Etoile Fax 33 0 1 48 63 24 94 ZI Paris Nord Il BP 50057 Email info fr metrologic com 95947 ROISSY CDG CEDEX United Kingdom Metrologic Instruments UK Limited Tel 44 0 1256 365900 58 Tempus Business Centre Fax 44 0 1256 365955 Kingsclere Road Basingstoke Email info uk metrologic com Hampshire RG21 6XG Metrologic Asia Pte Ltd Tel 65 6842 7155 No 8 Kaki Bukit P
4. N Please refer to the MetroSelect 77 Programming Guide D MLPN 00 02544 or MetroSet2 s help files for instructions on changing the scanner s Figure 7 configuration In addition please check that the scanner and host system are using the same communication protocol Caution To maintain compliance with applicable standards all circuits connected to the scanner must N meet the reguirements for SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN IEC 60950 To maintain compliance with standard CSA C22 2 No 60950 00 UL 60950 and norm EN IEC 60950 the power source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source Installation Notes for the MX009 USB Converter Cable 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 Please refer to the MX009 USB Converter Cable Programming Guide MLPN 00 02574 supplied with your MX009 cable for detailed installation and programming guidelines DISCONNECTING THE POWERLINK CABLE 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 Figure 8 1 Locate the small pin hole on the top of the unit near the bottom of the Voyager logo 2 Bend an ordinary paperclip into the shape shown above 3 Insert the paperclip
5. or other small metallic pin into the small pin hole 4 You will here a faint click Pull gently on the strain relief of the PowerLink cable and it will slide out of the scanner CONNECTING THE POWERLINK CABLE i Important If the PowerLink cable is not fully latched the unit can power intermittently 3 EHH Click Insert cable until it Clicks Pull gently to insure cable is locked Figure 9a Figure 9b How TO USE CODEGATE MS9544 e Auto trigger activates the laser e Place the laser line on the bar code e Press the CodeGate button to transmit the data Figure 10 Two MODES OF OPERATION Auto triggers while in the stand Bar code is automatically decoded and transmitted CodeGate activates when removed from the stand Bar code data is transmitted when the CodeGate button is pressed Figure 12 10 How TO SCAN PDF BAR CODES Operator Note PDF CodeGate is disabled by default in all MS9544 VoyagerPDF units 1 The auto trigger activates the laser when the bar code is placed in the scanner s IR range Figure 13 Laser Beam 2 Position the laser line at the top of the code then sweep the beam over and down to the base of the code If needed ar CL 22 re sweep the entire code up Sweep and down As segments of the M Beam code are scanned an audible abid Down indicator will sound default Operator Note Best scanning
6. 36 00812 Figure 30 15 SCANNER PARTS 479 Figure 31 1 White LED 2 Yellow LED 3 CodeGate Button 4 Blue LED 5 Output Window 6 Cable Connection Detachable PowerLink Cable 16 AUDIBLE INDICATORS When the VoyagerPDF 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 Metrologic s programming guide MLPN 00 02544 or MetroSet2 s help files moe mo aoe TIP One Beep When the scanner first receives power the blue LED will turn on then the white LED will flash and the scanner will beep once The white LED will remain on for the duration of the beep The scanner is ready to scan When the scanner successfully reads a bar code the white LED will flash and the scanner beeps once if programmed to do so If the scanner does not beep once and the blue light does not flash then the bar code has not been successfully read Razzberry Tone This tone is a failure indicator Refer to Failure Modes page 20 Three Beeps During Operation When entering configuration mode the white LED will flash while the scanner simultaneously beeps three times The white and blue LEDs will continue to flash while in this mode Upon exiting configuration mode the scanner will beep three times and
7. AND CABLE TERMINATIONS CONTINUED Cable Connector Configurations Host End Standard PowerLink Cable 53 53xxx 3 coiled or 54 54xxx 3 straight Function Shield Ground RS 232 Transmit Output RS 232 Receive Input Power Signal Ground Light Pen Data DSR Out for 14 interfaces Stand Alone Keyboard PowerLink Cable 53 53020 3 Function USB Power Communication Cable 53 53213 or 53 530214 44 6 9 Pin D Tvpe Connector USB Type A Locking with Power SCANNER AND CABLE TERMINATIONS CONTINUED Cable Connector Configuration Host End Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable 53 53002 or 54 54002 Function Function i PC Data d Power Ground 6 5 Volts DC 6 Pin DIN Male No Connect 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 According to the termination required connect the appropriate end of the adapter cable to the PowerLink cable leaving the necessary termination exposed for connecting to the keyboard and the keyboard port on the PC Keyboard Wedge Adapter Cable Function t PC Clock No Connect Power Ground 5 Volts DC Function Power Ground 6 pin Mini DIN Female No Connect 45 LIMITED WARRANTY The MS9524 44 series scanners are manufactured by Metrologi
8. Cautions 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 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Remarque Cet appareil numerique de la class B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada ZN Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than tho
9. nm 10 nm Less than 1 mW peak 0 mm 200 mm 0 8 for 0 330 mm 13 mil bar code at default settin 180 10 scan lines per second Single scan line 0 127 mm 5 0 mil Long Range 0 mm 280 mm x 50 mm 0 11 2 Short Range 0 mm 100 mm 4 25 mm 0 4 1 Autodiscriminates all standard 1 D bar codes RSS 14 i PDF417 and truncated PDF417 for others symbologies call a Metrologic service representative PC Keyboard Wedge RS232 OCIA Light Pen Emulation Laser Emulation IBM 468X 469X Stand Alone Keyboard USB low speed and full speed 35 minimum reflectance difference Up to 80 data characters on 1D 1850 text characters for PDF417 42 68 52 7 tones or no beep Blue laser on ready to scan White good read i Yellow MS9544 Only auto trigger mode active Specifications subject to change without notice 35 DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL Input Voltage 1 DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS Operating 900 mW typical Standby 325 mW typical Operating 180 mA 5VDC typical E Standby 65 mA 5VDC typical Class 2 5 2VDC 650 mA i IEC 60825 1 1993 A1 1997 A2 2001 EN 60825 1 1994 A11 1996 A2 2001 Operating 0 C to 40 32 to 104 F Storage 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F 5 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Up to 4842 Lux 450 footcandles Designed to withstand 1 5 m 5 Sealed to resist airbo
10. results are accomplished with a uniform sweep speed 3 Once the entire code has been scanned and decoded the data is transmitted to the host Transmission is accompanied by the white LED flashing and the beep sounding Figure 14 11 STAND KITS Free Standing Kits 46 46128 Stand MLPN 36 00454 sse Qty 1 Apron MLPN 50 50440 sess Qty 1 Screw M3 x 6 mm MLPN 18 18670 Qty 2 Washer 5 x 5 OD MLPN 18 18671 Qty 2 Stand Anchor MLPN 50 50449 Qty 1 M3 x 20 mm Set Screw MLPN 18 18672 Qty 1 0 6 0 Gn Optional Hard Mount Accessory Kit 46 46351 This kit used in conjunction with the stand kit 46 46128 can be used to bolt hard mount the MS9500 to the countertop a Screw 8 Round Head MLPN 18 18057 Qty 4 b Base MLPN 36 36080 csse Oty 1 Optional Wall Mount Hanger Accessory Kit 46 46433 a Screw 8 Round Head MLPN 18 18057 Qty 2 b Wall Mount Hanger MLPN 18 18057 Qty 1 Optional Wall Mount Hanger Kit 42446 46508 a Wall Mount Hanger MLPN 36 0061 1 Qty 1 b Wall Mount Base MLPN 36 00812 Qty 1 c 48x 13 mm Self Tapping Screw Qty 2 MLPN 18 18233 d Double Sided Adhesive Tape Qty 1 MLPN 36 00821 e 8 Wood Screw MLPN 18 18057 Qty 2 Figure 18 12 ASSEMBLING THE STA
11. the Product into any mechanical electrical or computer system The warranty is void if the case of Product is opened by anyone other than Metrologic s repair department or authorized repair centers THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS TO TITLE IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDES WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OR ARISING OUT OF CUSTOM OR CONDUCT THE RIGHTS AND REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER RIGHTS OR REMEDIES IN NO EVENT SHALL METROLOGIC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCIDENTAL DAMAGE DAMAGES TO PERSON OR PROPERTY OR EFFECT ON BUSINESS OR PROPERTY OR OTHER DAMAGES OR EXPENSES DUE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO THE PRODUCT EXCEPT AS STATED IN THIS WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY LIABILITY OF METROLOGIC EXCEED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID TO METROLOGIC FOR THE PRODUCT METROLOGIC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED HEREIN Metrologic Instruments Inc Customer Service 1 800 ID METRO 90 Coles Road Tel 856 228 8100 Blackwood NJ 08012 4683 Fax 856 228 6673 Email info metrologic com Website www metrologic com Germany Metrologic Instruments GmbH Tel 49 89 89019 0 Dornierstrasse 2 Fax 49 89 89019 200 82178 Puchheim b Email info europe metrologic com Munich Germany 46 Notices and
12. 8 Index A AC Input Outlet 5 6 7 8 Accessories ee ee ee ee ee 2 Adapter ias 2 Approvals sssssses 25 Audible ceto ite Ek 16 17 Autodiscriminates 35 B Bar Code 1 4 17 18 19 21 22 23 25 26 27 31 32 35 Beep 4 17 18 22 24 30 31 35 38 Blue LED 4 16 17 18 19 24 Button ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 16 C Cable 3 8 33 44 45 Communication5 8 18 19 24 33 37 Detachable 1 9 Pin Assignments 45 PowerLink 1 2 4 5 7 9 24 44 45 Caution 4 5 6 7 8 25 OB m iata ioter 47 CodeGate 1 10 16 18 37 Compliance 4 5 6 7 8 46 47 Configuration 17 21 30 34 44 45 CONNECLOF ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 2 Converter see ee ee ee ee ee ee 8 Current 30 36 Customer Service ii 3 46 D Decode Capability 35 Default Settings 4 5 8 22 23 29 Depth of Field 26 27 28 Detachable 3 Disclaimer sees ese ee ee ee ee ee 46 E Electrical ees ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 36 dl N a 36 F Failure Indicator s 17 Failure Modes 17 20 Flash ROM eee 24 H Host 1 3 5 7 9 18 19 21 23 30 31 33 I IBMAGOG ee se
13. 92 5 525 789 5 528 024 5 591 953 5 616 908 5 627 359 5 661 292 5 777 315 5 789 730 5 789 731 5 811 780 5 825 012 5 828 048 5 883 375 5 886 337 5 895 907 5 925 870 5 925 871 5 939 698 6 029 894 6 189 793 6 209 789 6 227 450 6 283 375 6 347 743 6 412 700 D408 532 4 360 798 4 369 361 4 387 297 4 460 120 4 593 186 4 607 156 4 673 805 4 736 095 4 758 717 4 816 660 4 845 350 4 896 026 4 923 281 4 933 538 4 992 717 5 015 833 5 017 765 5 059 779 5 117 098 5 124 539 5 130 520 5 132 525 5 140 144 5 149 950 5 180 904 5 200 599 5 229 591 5 247 162 5 250 790 5 250 791 5 250 791 5 250 792 5 262 628 5 280 162 5 280 164 5 304 788 5 321 246 5 324 924 5 396 053 5 396 055 5 408 081 5 410 139 5 436 440 5 449 891 5 468 949 5 479 000 5 532 469 5 545 889 No license right or sublicense is granted either expressly or by implication estoppel or otherwise under any METROLOGIC or third party intellectual property rights whether or not such third party rights are licensed to METROLOGIC including any third party patent listed above except for an implied license only for the normal intended use of the specific equipment circuits and devices represented by or contained in the 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 Other worldwide patents pending 4
14. 9999 etx Load Defaults stx 99999 etx Invalid command was sent Enter Program Mode stx 999999 etx Load Defaults stx 999998 etx 19200 Baud Rate stx 415870 etx Exit Program Mode stx 999999 etx you must start over The scanner will beep three times This example illustrates two important points ASCII REPRESENTATION 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 03h 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 3Ah 03h 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 03h 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 03h 02h 34h 31h 35h 38h 37h 30h 03h 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 03h SCANNER RESPONSE ack or 06h nak or 15h ack or 06h ack or 06h ack or 06h ack or 06h First if an invalid command is sent from the host the scanner responds with a nak and the end user must start over from the beginning Second if a command is sent to change the Baud Rate the new baud rate does not take effect until after the end user exits program mode ABBREVIATED ASCII TABLE Character Hex Value Decimal Value STX 02h 2 ETX 03h 3 ACK 06h 6 NAK 15h 21 0 30h 48 1 31h 49 2 32h 50 3 33h 51 4 34h 52 5 35h 53 6 36h 54 7 37h 55 8 38h 56 9 39h 57 23 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 u
15. Code Element Wid 27 IRAGUVaUOR SEN SR RE Ee EA cd EE EE EE GE Ee EA 28 Applications and Protocols sese eee ee ee ee ee ek ee Ge emere 29 Troubleshooting Guide EE Se EE ge ee ge Ed ge de ee Seed dente renidet 30 RS 232 Demonstration Program sees ee se ee ee ee AR Ke ee Ee Re enne 34 Design Specifications RE ER N EE eee De ied ea ere Ee N d ode 35 Default Settings atit rti ten N EE 37 Scanner and Cable Terminations Scanner Pinout Connections sese e ee ee ee Re ee Re ee eee nnne 42 Cable Connector Configurations sse ee ee ee ee ee Re ee Ee AR ee ER Re ee ee ee 44 Limited Warranty ies ae ee eh AD REED Re GR Ee ER be Se 46 Notices and Cautions ee ee nennen nnns nnns nns 47 IE N sine edness einen chanics 48 ls AE 49 INTRODUCTION The VoyagerPDF series of scanners has taken the already proven and reliable Voyager series to new levels of ability With its introduction Metrologic s VoyagerPDF series has added the ability to decode PDF a 2D symbology that includes both normal and truncated version of this bar code type This symbology differs from normal 1D barcodes and can be viewed as a series of 1D segments arranged vertically Therefore PDF codes are scanned by sweeping the high speed laser scan line up or down over the code gathering information from each line This series integrates a high performance processor with software designed to optimize PDF417 performance Two base models a
16. Command stx 100104 etx String Sent to Scanner 02h 31h 30h 30h 31h 30h 34h O3h All values are hexadecimal If the command sent to the scanner is valid the scanner will respond with an ack If the command sent to the scanner in invalid the scanner will respond with a nak NOTE If this occurs the end user must start over at the very beginning of the configuration sequence Simply re transmitting the invalid command will not work You must start over 21 PROGRAMMING MODES CONTINUED 4 22 During programming the motor and laser turn off YOU CANNOT SCAN A BAR CODE WHILE IN SERIAL PROGRAM MODE 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 To enter serial program mode send the following command stx 999999 etx To exit serial program mode send the following command stx 999999 etx the scanner will respond with an ack followed by 3 beeps This mode uses the current Baud Rate Parity Stop Bits and Data Bits settings that are configured in the scanner The default settings of the scanner are 9600 Space 2 7 respectively If a command is sent to the scanner to change any of these settings the change will NOT take effect until after serial program mode is exited EXAMPLE 2 The following example will set the scanner to the factory default settings Disable Scanning of Code 128 bar codes change the beeper tone an
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18. F You will hear a click when the connection is made 3 Connect the L shaped plug of the power supply into the power jack on the PowerLink cable 4 Make sure the AC input AN requirements of the power supply match the AC outlet Connect the power supply into an AC outlet The outlet should be near the equipment and easily accessible 5 Connect the PowerLink cable to the keyboard port on the host system Figure 6 6 Turn on the host system 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 IEC 60950 To maintain compliance with standard CSA C22 2 No 60950 00 UL 60950 and norm EN IEC 60950 the power source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM Integrated Full Speed USB MS9524 40 and MS9544 40 1 Turn off the host system 2 Connect the 10 pin RJ45 male connector of the USB cable into the jack on the VoyagerPDF You will hear a click when the connection is made 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the host USB port 4 Turn on the host system Plugging the scanner into a port on the E host system does not guarantee that scanned information will be communicated properly to the host system The scanner is shipped from the factory programmed with default settings
19. FAULT SETTINGS CONTINUED LIGHT IBM PARAMETER DEFAULT OCIA RS 232 KBW USB PEN 46XX Same symbol rescan timeout 2 v 9 7 3 250 msecs Same symbol rescan timeout 375 msecs Same symbol rescan timeout 500 msecs Same symbol rescan timeout 625 msecs Same symbol rescan timeout 750 msecs Same symbol rescan timeout 875 msecs Same symbol rescan timeout 1000 msecs E B Bu E EE Inter character delay 1 msecs Program able in 1 msec steps 10 msecs max 255 msecs in KBW Number of scan buffers maximum ET SR LEE Transmit UPC E check digit E system Transmit UPC A Manufacturer ID Transmit UPC A Item ID EF Transmit Codabar Start Stop Characters CLSI Editing Enable Transmit Mod 43 Check digit on Code 39 Transit Mod 10 ITF LASER EMULATION SES SES aJ 8s Jajaj AE ss ss ss sl ss I s slslsis s s sl ala 39 DEFAULT SETTINGS CONTINUED LIGHT IBM LASER PARAMETER DEFAULT OCIA neas UGA 46XX Kew USB EMULATION 8 N a ed 2E E EE roa ha Stop Bis AE Transmit Sanyo ID Characters LITT SS B m UPC Prefi 0 EE EN MEE UPC Suffix oorge retum ma m um Line Feed Disabled by v V default in KBW Tab Prefix Tab Sut m a e uM D m m m NE Enable Command EE ME EN MEE onweer III RTSICTS Handsheking EN EN WEE Character EE RTS CTS XON XOFF XONXOFF Handshaking as as as as 40 DEFAULT SETTINGS CONTINUED
20. G GUIDE CONTINUED Symptoms Possible Causes Solution Alpha characters show as lower case The computer is in Caps Lock mode Enable Caps Lock detect setting of the scanner to detect if the PC is operating in Caps Lock Everything works except for a couple of characters These characters may not be supported by that country s key look up table Try operating the scanner in Alt mode The unit powers up OK and scans OK but does not communicate properly to the host The com port at the host is not working or not configured properly Check to make sure that the baud rate and parity of the scanner and the communication port match and the program is looking for RS 232 data The unit powers up OK and scans OK but does not communicate properly to the host The cable is not connected to the correct com port Check to make sure that the cable is connected to the correct com port The host is receiving data but the data does not look correct The scanner and host may not be configured for the same interface parameters Check that the scanner and the host are configured for the same interface parameters Characters are being dropped Inter character delay needs to be added to the transmitted output Add some inter character delay to the transmitted output by using the Programming Guides MLPN 00 02544 33 RS 232 DE
21. MONSTRATION 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 If the bar code data displays on the screen while using this program it only demonstrates that the hardware interface and scanner are working At this point investigate whether the application software and the scanner configuration match If the application does not support RS 232 scanners a software wedge program that will take RS 232 data and place it into a keyboard buffer may be needed This program tells the PC to ignore RTS CTS Data Set Ready DSR and Data Carrier Detect DCD signals If the demonstration program works and yours still does not jumper RTS to CTS and Data Terminal Reading DTR to DCD and DSR on the back of your PC 10 CLS 20 ON ERROR GOTO 100 30 OPEN COM1 9600 S 7 1 CSO DSO CDO0 LF AS 1 35 PRINT SCAN A FEW BAR CODES 40 LINE INPUT 1 BARCODE 50 PRINT BARCODE 60 K INKEY IF K CHR 27 THEN GOTO 32766 70 GOTO 40 100 PRINT ERROR NO ERR PRESS ANY KEY TO TERMINATE 110 KK INKEY IF K THEN GOTO 110 32766 CLOSE SYSTEM 32767 END 34 DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS OPERATIONAL Visible Laser Diode 650
22. NDS There are 2 options for assembling the stand The first option allows the stand to be self supporting and moved freely or placed anywhere on the countertop The second option is used if the stand will be bolted hard mounted to the countertop Stand Option 1 Self supported For use with kit 46 46128 Step 1 Apron gt Slide the apron MLPN 50 50440 over the stand MLPN 36 00454 Figure 19 Step 2 Position the stand so it sits under the tab on the apron Then secure the apron to the stand using the M3 x 6 mm screws SSL MLPN 18 18670 and the 5 Q9 Fr 5 Washer washers MLPN 18 18671 provided M3 x 6 mm 4 Screw uL Figure 20 Stand Option 2 Hard mounted to countertop For use with kit 46 46351 Step 1 Drill four 39 holes in the countertop 8 Wood gt Step 2 Secure the base MLPN 36 36080 to the countertop with the four l 8 wood screws MLPN 18 18057 provided Figure 22 Continued on next page 13 ASSEMBLING THE STAND CONTINUED Stand Option 2 Hard mounted to countertop continued For use with kits 46 46128 46 46351 and MS951 Stand Replacements Base Assembly from U Kit 46 46351 or MS951 Stand Base Figure 23 Figure 26 Figure 27 14 Step 3 Screw the stand anchor MLPN 50 50449 onto the base assembly until it sits flush Step 4 Remove the logo plate on the stand by ge
23. Receive VoyagerPDF Interface MS9524 9 MS9544 9 OCIA MS9524 11 M89544 11 IBM 468X 469X RS232 TXD RXD RTS CTS MS9524 14 MS9544 14 RS232 TXD RXD RTS CTS DTR DSR MS9524 40 MS9544 40 Full speed USB MS9524 41 MS9544 41 RS 232 Light Pen Emulation Keyboard Wedge Stand Alone Keyboard and MS9524 47 MS9544 47 RS232 Transmit Receive PDF bar codes are transmitted as Code 39 for these interfaces Acceptance on host side is dependant on host s ability to handle large amounts of data SCANNER AND ACCESSORIES Basic KIT MS9524 or MS9544 VoyagerPDF Series Scanner 00 02544 MetroSelect Single Line Programming Guide 00 02990 Supplemental Programming Guide 00 02989 i MS9524 44 VoyagerPDF Series Installation and User s Guide Available on the Metrologic website www metrologic com OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Prete Description AC to DC Power Transformer Regulated 5 2VDC 650 mA output 45 45593 120V United States 45 45591 220V 240V Continental European 220V 240V United Kingdom 220V 240V Australia 220V 240V China PowerLink Cable with built in power jack 2 1m 7 straight cord short strain relief black PowerLink Cable with built in power jack 2 7m 9 coiled cord long strain relief black 53 53020 3 i Stand Alone Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable Other items may be
24. S Each scanner has a label on the back of the unit This label has the model number date of manufacture serial number CE and caution information The following is an example of this label EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION Lumiere laser emis par cette overture AVOID EXPOSURE Laser light is emitted from this aperture Metrologic Instruments Inc Manufactured in Blackwood New Jersey USA VoyagerPDF CodeGate sen core 0000000000 RS232 LTPN ATTENTION Rayonnement laser lors de l overture NE PAS REGARDER FIXEMENT DANS LE FAISCEAU oo 1 0 MILLIWATT PEAK VISIBLE LASER DIODE CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT IEC 60825 1 1993 A1 1997 A2 2001 Patent Information See Manual FCC and ICES 003 Information See Manual Warranty VOID if case opened Contains no user serviceable components Coplies with 21CFR 1040 10 amp 1040 11 NACH EN60825 1 1994 A11 1996 hya Dus LISTED 94J8 HE Figure 32 MAINTENANCE Smudges and dirt can interfere with the proper scanning of a bar code Therefore the output window will need occasional cleaning 1 Spray glass cleaner onto lint free non abrasive cleaning cloth 2 Gently wipe the scanner window 25 DEPTH OF FIELD 2 5 63 5 mm Distance From Scan Width at Face Face SS RE pr 0 0 0 mm a Meet Erw FEES N 1 0 25 4 mm B 1 x A 44 111 8 mm 2 0 50 8 mm 2 5 63 5 mm ad EE 7 1 180 4 mm AE 5 0 127 0 mm
25. X RS232 TXD RXD RTS CTS MS9524 F RS232 TXD RXD RTS CTS DTR DSR MS9544 Less Full Speed USB RS 232 Light Pen Emulation Keyboard Wedge Stand Alone Keyboard and RS 232 Transmit Receive PDF bar codes are transmitted as Code 39 for these interfaces Acceptance on host side is dependent on the host s ability to handle large amounts of data The MS9524 44 Series Hand Held Laser Scanner with built in PC Keyboard Wedge Interface is designed for Keyboard emulation use 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 Keyboard Type s AT includes IBM PS2 models 50 55 60 80 e IBM PS2 includes models 30 70 8556 Keyboard Country Type e USA e German e Spanish e Belgium e Italian e Swiss e French e Japanese e United Kingdom Default setting Refer to pages 37 41 for default settings For information on how to change the default settings refer to help files in MetroSet2 or the programming guides provided with your scanner MLPN 00 02544 29 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 MS9524 44 Series Troubleshooting Guide Symptoms No LEDs beep or laser No LED
26. c at its Blackwood New Jersey USA facility The MS9524 44 series scanners have a five 5 year limited warranty from the date of manufacture Metrologic warrants and represents that all MS9524 44 series scanners are free of all defects in material workmanship and design and have been produced and labeled in compliance with all applicable US Federal state and local laws regulations and ordinances pertaining to their production and labeling This warranty is limited to repair replacement of Product or refund of Product price at the sole discretion of Metrologic Faulty equipment must be returned to the Metrologic facility in Blackwood New Jersey USA or Puchheim Germany To do this contact Metrologic s Customer Service Repair Department to obtain a Returned Material Authorization RMA number 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 This limited warranty does not extend to any Product which in the sole judgement of Metrologic has been subjected to abuse misuse neglect improper installation or accident nor any damage due to use or misuse produced from integration of
27. ck on the PowerLink cable 4 Make sure the AC input requirements of the power supply match the AC outlet Connect the power supply into an AC outlet The outlet should be near the equipment and easily accessible D Optional Adapter Cable vd 5 Disconnect the keyboard from the PC C e 6 The PowerLink 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 Vy adapter cable with a 5 pin DIN male connector on one end and a 6 pin mini N DIN female connector on the other Figure 5 According to the termination required connect the appropriate end of the adapter cable to the PowerLink cable leaving the necessary termination exposed for connecting to the keyboard and the keyboard port on the PC 7 Connect to the PowerLink cable to the keyboard and the keyboard port on the PC 8 Power up the PC Caution To maintain compliance with applicable standards all circuits connected to the scanner must N meet the reguirements for SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage according to EN IEC 60950 To maintain compliance with standard CSA C22 2 No 60950 00 UL 60950 and norm EN IEC 60950 the power source should meet applicable performance reguirements for a limited power source INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM Stand Alone Keyboard 1 Turn off the host system 2 Connect the 10 pin RJ45 male connector into the jack on the VoyagerPD
28. d add a G as a programmable prefix HOST SCANNER FEATURE COMMAND ASCII REPRESENTATION RESPONSE Enter Program Mode stx 999999 etx 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 03h ack or 06h Load Defaults stx 999998 etx 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 38h O3h ack or 06h Disable Code 128 stx 100113 etx 02h 31h 30h 30h 31h 31h 33h O3h ack or 06h Alternate Tone 1 stx j318565 etx 02h 33h 31h 38h 35h 36h 35h O3h ack or 06h Prog Prefix 1 stx 903500 etx 02h 39h 30h 33h 35h 30h 30h O3h ack or 06h Code Byte 0 stx Ofetx 02h 30h 03h ack or 06h Code Byte 7 stx 7 etx 02h 37h 03h ack or 06h Code Byte 1 sx etx 02h 31h 03h ack or 06h Exit Program Mode stx 999999 etx 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 03h ack or 06h The scanner will beep three times The commands sent to the scanner do not include the small superscripted 3 that you see in front of each bar code string in the MetroSelect manual THE 3 SHOULD NOT BE SENT IT IS A CODE TYPE DESIGNATION ONLY As you will note for commands requiring additional bar codes to be scanned such as prefixes suffixes timeouts etc simply send the code bytes in the same order that you would normally scan the bar codes 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 FEATURE COMMAND Enter Program Mode stx 99
29. e change to econo mode or high speed 31 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONTINUED Symptoms Possible Causes Solution The unit beeps at some bar codes and NOT for others of the same bar code symbology The bar code may have been printed incorrectly Check if it is a check digit character or border problem The unit beeps at some bar codes and NOT for others of the same bar code symbology The scanner is not configured correctly for this type of bar code Check if check digits are set properly The unit beeps at some bar codes and NOT for others of the same bar code symbology The minimum symbol length setting does not work with the bar code Check if the correct minimum symbol length is set The unit scans the bar code but there is no data The configuration is not set correctly Make sure the scanner is configured for the appropriate mode The unit scans but the data is not correct The configuration is not set correctly Make sure that the proper PC type AT or PS2 is selected Verify correct country code and data formatting are selected Adjust inter character delay symptom The unit is transmitting each character twice The configuration is not set correctly Increase interscan code delay setting Adjust whether the FO break is transmitted It may be necessary to try this in both settings 32 TROUBLESHOOTIN
30. e ese ee ee ee 29 37 Indicators Audible 17 LED iiia 4 17 18 31 35 Input Voltage 36 Installation 46 47 Interfaces 30 35 42 IR Activation sese 28 K Keyboard Wedge 1 2 29 37 L labels iic A 25 Laser Emulation 29 37 Light R sss 36 Light Pen 1 2 24 29 37 Light Source ssssss 35 M Maintenance ssse 25 Meteor 24 MetroSelecCt esse se see ee 24 MetroSet2 sieer 24 MXO009 4 et EE RSG EDE DE Ede ie 8 N Notices oie rector 47 0 OCIA TTT 1 2 37 Operations iese ER Ne ERG EE gs 17 49 P PAIS sae Ee oes be E c dra de 2 Patents oin actis 48 PG eausa 5 8 24 29 32 33 35 42 44 45 PDB ec 11 PDF417 eie 27 Pin Assignments 45 Sel I 6 Power Supply 4 6 9 24 30 PowerLink 5 7 16 Programming 2 4 17 21 22 29 R Razzberry Tone 17 19 20 38 Repair ettet umet 46 RMA er ee ee te eee de Ee ena 46 RS 232 1 2 29 33 34 37 42 43 44 S Stand sede Ee Ee SS ee Re Se sed 2 50 T TerminatiON ees sesse ee ee ee ee ee ee 6 ONES EE Lr 17 20 Transformers e e ee ee 36 Troubleshooting 30 31 32 33 U USB m ee Lys 8 V Ventilation vezas zeot ee Sy ct NE c YY cr lt 36 Visual EES EE R
31. lace Fax 65 6842 7166 4 Floor Email info sg metrologic com Singapore 416186 Metro Suzhou Technologies Co Ltd Tel 86 512 62572511 221 Xing Hai Street Fax 86 512 62571517 Suzhou Industrial Park Email info cn metrologic com Suzhou China 215021 Japan Metrologic Japan Co Ltd Tel 81 03 3839 8511 Matsunoya Building 6 Floor Fax 81 03 3839 8519 3 14 8 Higashiueno Email info jp metrologic com Taitou Ku Tokyo 110 0015 Japan gic do Brasil Ltda Tel 55 11 5182 8226 Rua da Paz 2059 Fax 55 11 5182 8315 CEP 04713 002 Email info br metrologic com Ch cara Santo Ant nio S o Paulo SP Brasil Outside Brazil Metrologic South America Tel 55 11 5182 7273 Rua da Paz 2059 Fax 55 11 5182 7198 CEP 04713 002 Email info sa metrologic com Ch cara Santo Ant nio S o Paulo SP Brasil Copyright 2003 by Metrologic Instruments Inc All rights reserved No part of this work may be reproduced transmitted or stored in any form or by any means without prior written consent except by reviewer who may quote brief passages in a review or provided for in the Copyright Act of 1976 Products and brand names mentioned in this document are trademarks of their respective companies TABLE OF CONTENTS INtOAUEUON SES cde hoo EM 1 Scanner and Accessories EES Ee AR EE EER GEES Ee RR EE ERGE fes ES EER SEE SG e RR GE EER ee wee 2 Operation Test Ee i see c ee i in ee EE So ie ete 4 Installing the Scanner to the H
32. ls optiques avec cet quipement laser augmente le risque d endommagement de la vision ZN Achtung Die Verwendung anderer als der hier beschriebenen Steuerungen Einstellungen oder Verfahren kann eine gef hrliche Laserstrahlung hervorrufen Der Kunde sollte unter keinen Umst nden versuchen den Laser Scanner selbst zu warten Sehen Sie niemals in den Laserstrahl selbst wenn Sie glauben dafs der Scanner nicht aktiv ist ffnen Sie niemals den Scanner um in das Ger t hineinzusehen Wenn Sie dies tun k nnen Sie sich einer gef hrlichen Laserstrahlung aussetzen Der Einsatz optischer Ger te mit dieser Laserausr stung erh ht das Risiko einer Sehschadigung LN Attenzione L utilizzo di sistemi di controllo di regolazioni o di procedimenti diversi da quelli descritti nel presente Manuale pu provocare delle esposizioni a raggi laser rischiose Il cliente non deve assolutamente tentare di riparare egli stesso lo scanner laser Non guardate mai il raggio laser anche se credete che lo scanner non sia attivo Non aprite mai lo scanner per guardare dentro l apparecchio Facendolo potete esporVi ad una esposizione laser rischiosa L uso di apparecchi ottici equipaggiati con raggi laser aumenta il rischio di danni alla vista 47 PATENTS Patent Information This METROLOGIC product may be covered by one or more of the following US Patents US Patent No 4 958 984 5 081 342 5 260 553 5 340 971 5 340 973 5 424 525 5 468 951 5 484 9
33. nd NOT for others of the same bar code symbology The unit beeps at some bar codes and NOT for others of the same bar code symbology The bar code symbology trying to be scanned is not enabled The scanner has been programmed for a character length lock or a minimum length and the bar code being scanned does not satisfy the programmed criteria The scanner is configured to support some form of host handshaking but is not receiving the signal The scanner s data format does not match the host system requirements The print quality of the bar code is suspect The aspect ratio of the bar code is out of tolerance UPC EAN Code 39 interleaved 2 of 5 Code 93 Code 128 Codabar and PDF are enabled by default Verify that the type of bar code being read has been selected Verify that the bar code being scanned falls into the programmed criteria The scanner defaults to a minimum of 3 character bar code If the scanner is setup to support ACK NAK RTS CTS XON XOFF or D E verify that the host cable and host are supporting the handshaking properly Verify that the scanner s data format matches that required by the host Most sure that the scanner is connected to the proper host port Check print mode The type of printer could be the problem Change print settings i e change to econo mode or high speed Check print mode The type of printer could be the problem Change print settings i
34. nner configuration has failed If the scanner does not respond after reprogramming return the scanner for repair to an authorized service center PROGRAMMING MODES The MS9524 44 VoyagerPDF Series has 3 modes of programming gt Bar Codes VoyagerPDF or VoyagerPDF with CodeGate can be configured by scanning the bar codes located in Metrologic s programming guides MLPN 00 02544 and MLPN 00 02990 or MetroSet2 s help files Please refer to these guides for instructions These manuals can be downloaded for FREE from Metrologic s website www metrologic com MetroSet2 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 Serial Programming This mode of programming is ideal for OEM applications This mode gives the end user the ability to send a series of commands using the serial port of the host system The commands are equivalent to the numerical values of the bar codes located in the MetroSelect Single Line Programming Guide MLPN 00 02544 How does Serial Programming work 1 Each command sent to the scanner is the ASCII representation of each numeral in the configuration bar code The entire numeric string is framed with an ASCII stx and an ASCII etx EXAMPLE 1 Command for Disabling Codabar
35. ntly using an Exacto knife to release the plate hook Step 5 Position the stand over the base assembly Step 6 Secure the stand to the base assembly by installing and tightening the M3 set screw MLPN 18 18672 under the logo plate as shown Step 7 Snap the logo plate back into place ASSEMBLING THE STAND CONT Wall Mount Option 1 For Kit 46 46433 or Kit 46 46508 Step 1 Drill two 39 pilot holes 3 00 apart Step 2 Attach the Wall Mount Hanger to the wall with the two 8 wood screws provided Wall Mount Option 2 Kit 46 46508 Step 1 Attach the Wall Mount Base to the Wall Mount Hanger with the two 4 8 x 13 mm self tapping screws Step 2 Remove one side of the protective backing from the double sided adhesive tape Step 3 Attach the tape to the back of the Wall Mount Hanger as shown Step 4 Remove the protective backing from the double sided adhesive tape and apply hook to the wall Self Tapping Screw Phillips Head MLPN 18 18233 Wall Mount Hanger MLPN 36 00611 Self Tapping Screw Phillips Head MLPN 18 18233 Figure 28 Wall Mount Base MLPN 36 00812 Bs Wall Mount Hanger MLPN 36 00611 by Self Tapping Screw Phillips Head Qty 2 MLPN 18 18233 a AA A Ow 8 Figure 29 Wall Mount Hanger MLPN 36 00611 Peel Off Backing Apply Tape MLPN 36 00821 Wall Mount Base MLPN
36. 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 2 SCANNER AND ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES USB Power Communication Cable i 3 m 10 coiled cord long strain relief gray 53 53213 Z USB Power Communication Cable i 5m 17 coiled cord long strain relief gray MX009 3 MX009 USB Converter Cable Metrologic Voltage Converter Cable 12VDC to 5 2VDC or 12VDC to 5 2VDC Contact a Metrologic customer service representative for additional information on the MVC and MX009 converter cable series and the host connections available 1 Free Standing Stand with Accessories Hard Mount Accessory Kit used with kit 46 46128 46 46433 OR 46 46508 Wall Mount Hanger Accessory Kit 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 OPERATIONAL TEST Connect the 10 pin RJ45 male connector into the jack on the VoyagerPDF You will hear a click when the connection is made Connect the L shaped plug of the power supply into the power jack on the PowerLink cable Connect the power supply into an AC outlet Make sure the AC input requirements of the power supply match the AC o
37. ost System MS9524 00 9 1 1 14 41 and MS9544 00 9 11 14 41 sss 5 Keyboard Wedge MS9524 47 and MS9544 47 ie se ee ee ee ee ee Re Re ee ee ee ee 6 Stand Alone Keyboard eg Ih e Ge nae e ete ete ex ene 7 Integrated Full Speed USB MS9524 40 and MS9544 40 sss 8 Installation Notes for the MX009 USB Converter Cable 8 Disconnection the PowerLink Cable eee ee ee eee 9 Connecting the PowerLink Cable sees ee se eee eee 9 How to Use CodeGate MS9544 ee ee ee ee ee ee 10 Two Modes of Operation Ese Se GEE ge Ee Ge Ed ieii be deeg deines 10 How to Scan PDF Bar Codes sss sese sese ee eee 11 Stand KIS EE oen ss ae esos De RD AD ES ad es cer RE DAS EE 12 Assembling the Starids EE EERS Eg Geek tte ge SE Ge Be ee tete idee KLEE GENE GR eta 13 S annerParls uai ou he ess ach RAS EE oui ens Re DE ota BR Meu 16 Audible IndicatorS ees ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 17 Visual Indicators ES rene Ee VER Eend ec VEE EE Rd Eg ee eg eer ed ve 18 Failure ee 5 OR EE EE N N N N 20 Programming Modes iis ee ee ee ee ee Ge ee AA Re Re Ge ee ea ek Re Re ee ener Re Re ee ee ea ee 21 Upgrading the Flash ROM Firmware iese se ese ee ee ee ee ee Re Re ee ee ee ee Re de ee ee ee ee ee 24 Labels cR 25 Eat ale AE RE sett LR Cee eg Tele cir mec beste te eoe ON 25 Depth of Field Minimum Bar Code Element Width e 26 PDF417 Minimum Bar
38. re available the MS9544 and MS9524 The MS9544 includes Metrologic s patented auto trigger and CodeGate button feature Simply present a bar code to the scanner the high visibility 650 nanometer laser is automatically activated allowing the user to easily select the bar code to be scanned Press the CodeGate button and the data is transmitted to the host system Since scanning PDF codes requires multiple scans a separate programmable CodeGate feature has been added With PDF CodeGate disabled PDF codes can be decoded and transmitted automatically without compromising the versatility achieved with CodeGate Equipped with both in stand and out of stand operation this series can be used as both a hand held and a fixed projection scanner VoyagerPDF automatically senses when it is placed in the stand and de activates the CodeGate button If the advantage of CodeGate technology is unnecessary in your application then the MS9524 is the VoyagerPDF of choice The MS9524 is packed with all of the same features as the MS9544 with the exception of CodeGate The VoyagerPDF series is packed with additional features such as user programmable Flash ROM high speed scanning PowerLink user replaceable cables easy programming using Windows software or bar codes OPOS and JPOS system compatibility and support for commonly used interfaces including USB VoyagerPDF with CodeGate MS9524 00 MS9544 00 Laser Emulation RS 232 Transmit
39. rne particulate contaminants None required Specifications subject to change without notice 36 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 If an asterisk is not in the default column then the default setting is OFF or DISABLED Every communication does not support every parameter If the communication supports a parameter listed in the charts on the following pages a check mark will appear LIGHT IBM LASER Normal Scan Mode Continuous Scan Mode px B m8 emwmmemEm lt EE ER ER KA ERER ETIENNE ENE ER ERKEN EE e e EA ERKEN eena ET EIER KEER ER CodeGate Active Mm EA EN Out of Stand CodeGate Inactive D Out of Stand ee f e EIC mw EN dee n EA ea A EN EE EA bI CL Pewa ES ER EE ER ER EN EI TEEN EENKEER ER EAESE EE Ha ME A EN EN EE EJ 37 DEFAULT SETTINGS CONTINUED LIGHT IBM LASER PARAMETER DEFAULT OCIA RS 232 46XX Kew USB EMULATION enag IT menaces II emen 1 EN EN Y Spaces High as Scanned mee mmm fo Before transmit PDF Audible Processing Indicator Enabled PDF Audible Processing Indicator Disabled Communication timeout None Three beeps on timeout 38 DE
40. s beep or laser 3 beeps on power up Razz tone on power up Razz tone Razz tone The unit scans communicates and beeps twice The unit powers up but does not scan or beep 30 Possible Causes No power is being supplied to the scanner No power is being supplied to the scanner from host Non volatile RAM failure RAM or ROM failure VLD failure There is a scanning mechanism failure The same symbol timeout set too short The beeper is disabled and no tone is selected Solution Check transformer outlet and power strip Make sure the cable is plugged into the scanner Some host systems cannot supply enough current to power VoyagerPDF A power supply may be needed Contact a Metrologic service representative if the unit will not hold the programmed configuration Contact a Metrologic service representative if the unit will not function Contact a Metrologic service representative Contact a Metrologic Service Representative Adjust same symbol timeout for a longer time Enable the beeper and select a tone TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONTINUED Symptoms The unit powers up but does not scan and or beep The unit powers up but does not scan and or beep The unit scans a bar code but locks up after the first scan and the white LED stays on The unit scans but the data transmitted to the host is incorrect The unit beeps at some bar codes a
41. s deactivated Default Mode Only Steady Blue and Single White Flash When the scanner successfully reads and transmits a bar code the white LED will flash and the scanner will beep once If the white LED does not flash or the scanner does not beep once then the bar code has not been successfully read and or transmitted Default Mode Only Steady Blue and Steady White After a successful scan the scanner transmits the data to the host device Some communication modes require that the host inform the scanner when data is ready to be received If the host is not ready to accept the information the scanner s white LED will remain on until the data can be transmitted VISUAL INDICATORS CONTINUED N OB ep SS Alternating Flashing of Blue and White This indicates the scanner is program mode A razzberry tone indicates that an invalid bar code has been scanned while in this mode The scanner needs to have a Flash ROM upgrade if the alternating flashing of the white and blue LEDs occurs during startup and is accompanied by three beeps Steady White Blue off This indicates the scanner may be waiting for communication from the host 19 FAILURE MODES Ir mo are 20 One Razzberry Tone On Power Up or During Scanning This indicates the scanner has experienced motor or laser failure Three Beeps On Power Up If the scanner beeps 3 times on power up then the non volatile memory NovRAM that holds the sca
42. se of a personal computer running under Windows 95 or greater and the use of a communication port The user merely connects the scanner to a communications port of the PC launches the Meteor program and blasts off to new software upgrades Each MS9500 regardless of the version number or communication protocol can be upgraded In other words all RS232 41 keyboard wedge 47 light pen 41 laser emulation 00 OCIA 9 IBM 468X 469X 11 and full speed USB 40 units can be upgraded To upgrade all units a power supply and PowerLink cable MLPN 54 54012 are required The upgrades and custom software versions will be supplied by Metrologic in files called Motorola S record files These files contain all the information needed to upgrade the scanner Simply add this file to the working directory or retrieve from its current location The program guides the user with its simplistic one click approach The user must first select the file once selected and verified the file is ready to be used in the upgrade Press the button to upgrade the scanner the unit will go into a flash mode both the blue and white LEDs will be on The user can follow the progress of the upgrade by watching the screen for details When the upgrade is complete the scanner will respond with its normal one beep on power up If the single beep does did occur the scanner did not upgrade properly Contact Metrologic for additional details 24 LABEL
43. se specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure Under no circumstances should the customer attempt to service the laser scanner Never attempt to look at the laser beam even if the scanner appears to be nonfunctional Never open the scanner in an attempt to look into the device Doing so could result in hazardous laser light exposure The use of optical instruments with the laser equipment will increase eye hazard ZN Atenci n La modificaci n de los procedimientos o la utilizaci n de controles o ajustes distintos de los especificados aqu pueden provocar una luz de l ser peligrosa Bajo ninguna circunstancia el usuario deber realizar el mantenimiento del l ser del esc ner Ni intentar mirar al haz del l ser incluso cuando este no est operativo Tampoco deber abrir el esc ner para examinar el aparato El hacerlo puede conllevar una exposici n peligrosa a la luz de l ser El uso de instrumentos dpticos con el equipo l ser puede incrementar el riesgo para la vista ZN Attention L emploi de commandes r glages ou proc d s autres que ceux d crits ici peut entrainer de graves irradiations Le client ne doit en aucun cas essayer d entretenir lui m me le scanner ou le laser Ne regardez jamais directement le rayon laser m me si vous croyez que le scanner est inactif N ouvrez jamais le scanner pour regarder dans l appareil Ce faisant vous vous exposez une rayonnement laser q st hazardous L emploi d apparei
44. sure the AC input requirements of the power supply match the AC outlet Connect the power supply into an AC outlet The outlet should be near the equipment and easily accessible 5 Connect the PowerLink cable to the proper port on the host system Figure 4 6 Turn on the host system Plugging the scanner into a port on the host system does not guarantee that scanned information will be communicated properly to the host system The scanner is shipped from the factory programmed with default settings Please refer to the MetroSelect Programming Guide MLPN 00 02544 or MetroSet2 s help files for instructions on changing the scanner s configuration In addition please check that the scanner and host system are using the same communication protocol 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 IEC 60950 To maintain compliance with standard CSA C22 2 No 60950 00 UL 60950 and norm EN IEC 60950 the power source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM Keyboard Wedge MS9524 47 and MS9544 47 1 Turn off the PC 2 Connect the 10 pin RJ45 male connector into the jack on the VoyagerPDF You will hear a click when the connection is made 3 Connect the L shaped plug of the power supply into the power ja
45. the LEDs will stop flashing When configured 3 beeps can also indicate a communications timeout during normal scanning mode When using one code programming the scanner will beep three times the current selected tone followed by a short pause then by a high tone and a low tone This tells the user that the single configuration bar code has successfully configured the scanner Three Beeps On Power Up This is a failure indicator Refer to Failure Modes on page 20 17 VISUAL INDICATORS The MS9544 has three LED indicators blue white and yellow located on the head of the scanner The MS9524 has two LED indicators blue and white located on the head of the scanner When the scanner is on the flashing or stationary activity of the LEDs indicates the status of the current scan and the scanner of 18 Blue White amp Yellow MS9544 s Only LEDs are off The LEDs will not be illuminated if the scanner is not receiving power from the host or transformer The scanner is stand by mode and CodeGate is enabled Present a bar code to the scanner and the blue LED will turn on when the laser turns on Steady Yellow MS9544 s Only The CodeGate button is not active If a bar code is in the scan field the laser will turn on The bar code will be decoded and transmitted to the host automatically Steady Blue When the laser is active the blue LED is illuminated The blue LED will remain illuminated until the laser i
46. utlet Figure 1 When the VoyagerPDF is ready to scan the blue cmm a LED will turn on the white amp ESI d LED will flash and the scanner will beep once Figure 2 Place a bar code in front of 5 the scanning window The mm oc J L N scanner will beep once and T e flash the white LED if the bar code was successfully Figure 3 decoded and transmitted default mode only For the MS9544 press the CodeGate button to transmit the data See page 10 VoyagerPDF is shipped from the factory programmed with default settings Refer to the MetroSelect Programming Guide or MetroSet 2 s help files for instructions on how to configure the scanner 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 IEC 60950 To maintain compliance with standard CSA C22 2 No 60950 00 UL 60950 and EN IEC 60950 the power source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM MS9524 00 9 11 14 41 and MS9544 00 9 11 14 41 1 Turn off the host system 2 Connect the 10 pin RJ45 male connector into the jack on the VoyagerPDF You will hear a click when the connection is made 3 Connect the L shaped plug of the power supply into the power jack on the PowerLink cable 4 Make
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