Metrologic MS9500 - Manuals

1 Introduction The Voyager™ MS9500 Series single-line hand-held scanners includeboth the MS9520 and MS9540. The Voyager MS9540 features Metrologic’s patented CodeGate™technology. CodeGate is an intuitive scanning system that is ideal for allscanning applications, including menu-scanning, point-of-sa...

2 Scanner and Accessories The following list of parts may or may not be included in the MS9500 kit. • Voyager MS9520 Single-Line Laser Scanner, or Voyager MS9540 – CodeGate™ Single-Line Laser Scanner • AC to DC Power Transformer – Regulated 5.2VDC @ 650 mA output . One of the following may be includ...

3 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. Connect the power supply into an AC outlet. Make sure the AC inpu...

4 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 properinstallation of the cable and power supply. NOTE: If the Voyager is receiving power from the host s...

5 Disconnecting PowerLink Cables from the Scanner Before removing the cable from the scanner, Metrologic recommendsthat the power on the host system is off and the power supply has beendisconnected from the PowerLink cable. 1. Locate the small ‘pin-hole’ on the top of the unit near the bottom of the...

6 How to Use CodeGate – MS9540 Only • Au to trigger activates the laser • Place the laser line onthe bar code • Press the CodeGatebutton totransmit thedata 1 2 3 Two Modes of Operation • Auto-trigger while in the stand • Bar code is automatically decoded and transmitted • CodeGate activates when rem...

7 Assembling the Stand Kit #46-46055 Contains: a. Stand ( mlpn 36-00343 ) Qty 1 b. Apron ( mlpn 50-50440 ) Qty 1 c. Screw, M3 x 6 mm long ( mlpn 18-18670 ) Qty 2 d. Washer, #5 x .5 OD ( mlpn 18-18671 ) Qty 2 e. Stand Anchor ( mlpn 50-50449 ) Qty 1 f. Wood Screw, #8 Round Head ( mlpn 18-18057 ) Qty 4...

8 Assembling the Stand (continued) Stand Option 2: Hard-mounted to countertop Step 1Drill four #39 holes in the countertop. Step 2Secure the base (mlpn 36-36080)to the countertop with the four#8 wood screws (mlpn 18-18057)provided. Step 3Screw the anchor (mlpn 50-50449) ontothe base until it sits fl...

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

10 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). Tochange the tone, refer to the MetroSelect Programming Guide MLPN240...

12 Visual Indicators There are three LED indicators (green, red and yellow) located on thehead of the MS9500. When the scanner is on, the flashing or stationaryactivity of the LEDs indicates the status of the current scan and thescanner. Green, Red & Yellow LEDs are off The LEDs will not be illu...

14 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 authorizedservice center. Flashing Red and Green with Two Razzberry Tones This indicates the scanner has experienced a scanningmechanism fail...

15 Programming Modes The MS9500 Voyager has 3 modes of programming. Bar Codes: Voyager can be configured by scanning the bar codes located in the METROSELECT® Configuration Guide (MLPN 2407).Please refer to this guide for instructions. This manual can bedownloaded for FREE from Metrologic’s website ...

16 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 startover. 6. To enter serial pro...

17 Programming Modes (continued) EXAMPLE #3: The following example shows the events that occur when aninvalid bar code is sent. This sample will load the factory default settingsand then set the baud rate to 19200. HOST SCANNER FEATURE COMMAND ASCII REPRESENTATION RESPONSE Enter Program Mode [stx]99...

18 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 Metrologicscanner to quickly upgrade to a new or custom version of software. Itrequires the use of a personal computer running under Wi...

19 Labels 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: AVOID EXPOSURE laser light emitted from this aperture Metrologic Instruments Inc. Manufactured in Bl...

20 Depth of Field 2.5” [64 mm] 5.0” [127 mm] 6.5” [165 mm] 8.0” [203 mm] 2.0” [51 mm] 0.0” [0 mm] 1.0” [25.4 mm] 10.0” [254 mm] 2.5” [64 mm]Scan Width at A B E G H J Width of Scan Field 7.1” [180 mm] 4.8” [122 mm] 4.4” [112 mm] 3.4” [86 mm] 8.5” [216 mm] 9.8” [249 mm] 11.7” [297 mm] Distance: Scanne...

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

22 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.

23 Applications and Protocols The model number on each scanner includes the scanner number andfactory default communications protocol. Scanner Version Identifier Communication Protocol(s) MS9520MS9540 41 Full RS-232C/Light Pen Emulation MS9520MS9540 47 Keyboard Wedge, Stand-AloneKeyboard and RS-232 ...

24 Trouble Shooting Guide The following guide is for reference purposes only. Contact a Metrologicrepresentative at 1-800-ID-Metro or 1-800-436-3876 to preserve thelimited warranty terms. All Interfaces MS9500 Series Troubleshooting Guide Symptoms Possible Causes Solution No LEDs, beepor laser No po...

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

30 Appendix A – Design Specifications Operational Light Source Visible Laser Diode 650 nm ± 10 nm Laser Power 0.96 mW (peak) Depth of Scan Field 0 mm – 203 mm (0” – 8” for 0.330 mm (13 mil) bar code atdefault setting Scan Speed 72 scan lines per second Scan Pattern Single scan line Minimum Bar Width...

31 Appendix B – Default Settings Many functions of the scanner can be “programmed” – that is, enabledor disabled. The scanner is shipped from the factory programmed to aset of default conditions. The default parameter of the scanner has anasterisk (*) in the charts on the following pages. If an aste...

32 Appendix B – Default Settings (continued) PARAMETER DEFAULT OCIA RS-232 LIGHT PEN IBM 46XX KBW Mod 43 Check on Code39 MSI-Plessy 10/10 CheckDigit MSI-Plessy Mod 10Check Digit * Paraf Support ITF ITF Symbol Lengths Variable Minimum Symbol Length 3 Symbol Length Lock None Bars High as Code 39 * Spa...

36 1 10 Appendix C The MS9520 and MS9540 scannerinterfaces terminate to a 10-pinmodular jack. The serial # labelindicates the interface enabledwhen the scanner is shipped fromthe factory. MS9520-9 & MS9520-9 OCIA MS9520-47 & MS9540-47 Keyboard Wedge and Stand- Alone Keyboard Pin Function Fun...

37 Appendix C (continued) Cable Connector Configurations “Standard” PowerLink cable MLPN 53000 9-pin D-type female connector to the PC Pin Function 1 Shield Ground 2 RS-232 Transmit Output 3 RS-232 Receive Input 4 DTR Input/Light Pen Source 5 Power/Signal Ground 6 Light Pen Data 7 CTS Input 8 RTS Ou...

39 Appendix D – Warranty and Disclaimer Limited Warranty The MS9500 scanners are manufactured by Metrologic at its Blackwood, New Jersey, USAfacility. The MS9500 scanners have a two (2) year limited warranty from the date ofmanufacture. Metrologic warrants and represents that all MS9500 scanners are...

40 Appendix E - Notices Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassB digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designedto provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment gen...

42 Appendix F Patents Patent Information This METROLOGIC product may be covered by one or more of thefollowing 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; 5,484,992; 5,525,789; 5,528,024; 5,591,953;5,616,908; 5,627,359; 5,661,292; 5,777,315; ...

43 Addendum Addendum 1:1 If the optional power adapter available through Metrologic does not power thebar code scanner, the scanner will receive power from a host device such as acomputer system. The following statement is applicable: Caution To maintain compliance with standards CSA C22.2 No. 950/U...

44 Index A AC input/outlet 4 Accessories iii, 2 Approvals 18 Audible iii, 10 Autodiscriminates 29 B Bar Code 1, 3, 10, 11, 12, 14,15 16 21, 24, 25, 26, 29, 42Beep 3, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24 29, 31 C Cable 2, 27, 29, 36, 37 communication 4, 11, 12, 17 27, 30 pin assignments 37 PowerLink iii, 1, 2,...