Metrologic MS9500 Series - Manuals

4 I NTRODUCTION Scanner Components No. Item Description 1 Green LED ♦ See Visual Indicators on page 18 2 Red LED ♦ See Visual Indicators on page 18 3 Yellow LED ♦♦ See Visual Indicators on page 18 4 Button ♦♦ See How to use CodeGate on page 12 5 Red Window Laser Aperture 6 Speaker See Audible Indica...

5 I NTRODUCTION 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 2. 1. Locate the small ‘pin-hole’ on the top of the unit near the b...

6 I NTRODUCTION Labels Every scanner has labels and molded text located on the underside of the unit. The labels and text contain important information such as the unit’s date of manufacture, serial number, CE and caution information. Figure 5 provides examples of the labels and the molded text. Fig...

7 I NSTALLING THE S CANNER TO THE H OST S YSTEM RS232, Laser Emulation, and Light Pen Emulation 1. Turn off the host system. 2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector into the jack on the scanner. There will be an audible click when the connector lock engages. If the scanner is receiving power from ...

8 I NSTALLING THE S CANNER TO THE H OST S YSTEM RS485 ” 1. Turn off the host system. 2. Plug the male 10-pin RJ45 end of the MVC cable into the 10-pin socket on the scanner. You will hear a ‘click’ when the connection is made. 3. Connect the other end of the MVC cable to the host device. 4. Turn on ...

9 I NSTALLING THE S CANNER TO THE H OST S YSTEM Keyboard Wedge 1. Turn off the host system. 2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector into the jack on the scanner. You will hear a ‘click’ when the connection is made. If the scanner is receiving power from the host system, skip to step #5. 3. Connect...

10 I NSTALLING THE S CANNER TO THE H OST S YSTEM Stand-Alone Keyboard 1. Turn off the host system. 2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector into the jack on the scanner. You will hear a ‘click’ when the connection is made. If the scanner is receiving power from the host system, skip to step #5. 3. ...

12 T HE MS9540 V OYAGER CG ® S ERIES How to Use CodeGate and the Manual Activation Mode C ODE G ATE ® M ANUAL A CTIVATION M ODE * * This feature is not a default setting. Refer to the MetroSelect Configuration Guide for instructions on enabling the Manual Activation Mode. Figure 11. Figure 12. Three...

13 S TAND K ITS Types Free Standing Kit #46-46128 ( Figure 13 ) Kit Contains: a. Stand ........................................................... Qty. 1 b. Apron........................................................... Qty. 1 c. Screw, M3 x 6 mm ...................................... Qty. 2 d. Wa...

14 S TAND K ITS Assembly There are two options for assembling the stand. The first option is a self-supporting stand that can be moved freely about on the countertop. The second option is used if the stand will be bolted or hard-mounted to the countertop. Stand Option 1: Self-Supported Stand Kit #46...

15 S TAND K ITS Assembly Stand Option 2: Hard-Mount Kits #46-46128 and #46-46351 Step 3 Screw the stand anchor onto the base assembly until it sits flush. Step 4 Remove the logo plate on the stand by gently using an exacto knife to release the plate hook. Step 5 Position the stand over the base asse...

16 S TAND K ITS Assembly Wall Mount, Option 1: For 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 th...

17 I NDICATORS Audible 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 beeper tone, refer to the MetroSelect Single-Line Conf...

18 I NDICATORS Visual Figure 29. LED Configuration The MS9540 has three LED indicators located on the head of the scanner. The MS9520 has two LED indicators located on the head of the scanner. When the scanner is in operation, the flashing, or stationary activity of the LEDs indicates the status of ...

19 I NDICATORS Failure Modes Razzberry Tone – On Start-Up This indicates the scanner has experienced a flipper/motor failure. Return the unit for repair to an authorized service center. Continuous Razzberry Tone with all LEDs Off If, upon power, the scanner emits a continuous razzberry tone, then th...

20 C ONFIGURATION M ODES The MS9500 Voyager has three modes of configuration. • Bar Codes Voyager or Voyager CG can be configured by scanning the bar codes located in the MetroSelect ® Single-Line Configuration Guide ( MLPN 00-02544). This manual can be downloaded for FREE at www.metrologic.com. • M...

22 C ONFIGURATION M ODES 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. FEATURE HOST COMMAND ASCII REPRESENTATION SCANNER RESPONSE Enter Configuration Mode [stx]99...

23 U PGRADING THE F IRMWARE The Voyager series is part of Metrologic's line of scanners with flash upgradeable firmware. The upgrade process requires a new firmware file supplied to the customer by a customer service representative and Metrologic's MetroSet 2 software . A personal computer running W...

24 D EPTH OF F IELD M INIMUM B AR C ODE E LEMENT W IDTH A B C D E F G H J K mm .13 .15 - - .19 - .25 .33 .53 - mils 5.2 5.7 - - 7.5 - 10 13 21 - Figure 30. Depth of Field

25 IR A CTIVATION R ANGE The scanner's laser will turn off if the scanner has been idle. When the scanner's IR detects movement in the activation area ( see figure below ), the laser will automatically turn on, preparing the scanner for bar code recognition, decoding, and transmission. The default l...

26 A PPLICATIONS AND P ROTOCOLS The model number on each scanner includes the scanner number and factory default communication protocol. Scanner Version Identifier Communication Protocol(s) 00 Laser Emulation and RS232 Transmit/Receive 11 RS485 ” , RS232 - TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS 14 RS232 - TXD, RXD, RTS...

27 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE 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. Symptoms Possible Causes Solution All Interfaces No power is being supplied to the unit. Check the transforme...

29 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE Symptoms Possible Causes Solution The following four items are relevant for a Keyboard Wedge interface only. The unit scans but the data is not correct. The unit’s configuration is not correct. Make sure that the proper PC type AT, PS2 or XT is selected. Verify the correct...

31 D ESIGN S PECIFICATIONS MS9500 Series Specifications O PERATIONAL Light Source Visible Laser Diode 650 nm Laser Power: Less than 1 mW (peak) Depth of Scan Field: 0 mm - 203 mm (0" - 8") for 0.330 mm (13 mil) bar code at default settings Scan Speed: 72 scan lines per second Scan Pattern: S...

32 D ESIGN S PECIFICATIONS MS9500 Series Specifications M ECHANICAL Length: 198 mm (7.8") Width: Handle - 45 mm (1.8"), Head - 78 mm (3.1") Depth: 40 mm (1.6") Weight: 149 g (5.25 oz) E LECTRICAL Input Voltage: 5VDC ± 0.25V Operating = 0.825 W typical Power: Standby = 0.600 W typical...

38 1 10 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATIONS Scanner Pinout Connections MS95 x 0-41 RS232 and Light Pen Emulation Pin Function 1 Ground 2 RS232 Transmit Output 3 RS232 Receive Input 4 RTS Output 5 CTS Input 6 DTR Input/LTPN Source 7 Reserved 8 LTPN Data 9 +5VDC The MS9520 and MS9540 scanner interfaces ...

40 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATIONS Cable Connector Configuration (Host End) RS232 PowerLink Cable MLPN 53-53000 x -3 Pin Function 1 Shield Ground 2 RS232 Transmit Output 3 RS232 Receive Input 4 DTR Input/Light Pen Source 5 Signal Ground 6 Light Pen Data (DSR Out for -14 interfaces) 7 CTS Input 8 R...

43 R EGULATORY C OMPLIANCE Safety ITE Equipment IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1 Laser Laser Class 1: IEC 60825-1:1993+A1+A2, EN 60825-1:1994+A1+A2 Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure. Under no circ...

44 R EGULATORY C OMPLIANCE EMC Emissions FCC Part 15, ICES-003, CISPR 22, EN 55022 Immunity CISPR 24, EN 55024 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Class A Devices The following is applicable...

45 R EGULATORY C OMPLIANCE EMC Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Class B Devices The following is applicable when the scanner cable is less than 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length when fully ex...

46 P ATENTS This METROLOGIC product may be covered by, but not limited to, one or more of the following US Patents: US Patent No. 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; 5,789,730; 5,789...

47 I NDEX A AC .................................. see power accessories ............................... 2, 3 adapter .......................................... 2 C cable.............................. 2–3, 27–29 adapter ...................................... 2 communication ... 1, 2–3, 5, 7–11, 29, 3...

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