Page 5 - Product Overview; GS; ODEL
1 I NTRODUCTION Product Overview The MS9590 Voyager GS ™ series is part of Metrologic’s extensive Voyager ® branded hand-held laser scanning product family. The VoyagerGS series is the first Voyager ® product to feature trigger scanning in its design. The Voyager GS provides an aggressive solution f...
Page 6 - Scanner and Accessories; ASIC; Available for download at; PTIONAL; Description
2 I NTRODUCTION Scanner and Accessories B ASIC K IT Part # Description MS9590 or MS9591 MS9590 Bar Code Scanner or MS9591 High-Density Bar Code Scanner 00-02544 MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide 00-05150 MS9590 Series Single-Line Hand Held Laser Scanner Installation and User’s Guide ...
Page 7 - Applicable for IBM
3 I NTRODUCTION Scanner and Accessories O PTIONAL A CCESSORIES Part # Description Cable Compatibility Warning Use only MS9590 series compatible product cables from the list below. Damage may occur to the scanner if incompatible cables are used. Any damage incurred from incorrect cable usage will voi...
Page 8 - Scanner Components; No. Item Description; Figure 1. Scanner Components
4 I NTRODUCTION Scanner Components No. Item Description 1 Window Laser Aperture 2 Trigger See How to use CodeGate on page 17 3 Cable Connection 10-pin RJ45, Female Socket, See Scanner Pinout Connections on page 32 4 Speaker See Audible Indicators on page 18 5 White LED See Visual Indicators on page ...
Page 9 - Cable Installation and Removal; Installation; Figure 2. Connecting the Cable; click; Removal; Figure 3. Releasing the Cable; dimple
5 I NTRODUCTION Cable Installation and Removal Installation Important: If the cable is not fully latched, the unit can power intermittently. Figure 2. Connecting the Cable 1. Plug the 10-pin RJ45 end of the cable into the 10-pin socket on the scanner. There will be an audible click when the connecto...
Page 10 - NTRODUCTION; Labels; has a serial number label located on the underside; Figure 4 . Molded Text and Serial Number Label
6 I NTRODUCTION Labels Every MS9590 and MS9591 has a serial number label located on the underside of the scanner head and molded text on the scanner handle. The label and molded text provide important information such as the unit’s date of manufacture, serial number, CE and caution information. See ...
Page 13 - must; See caution on page 6.
9 S CANNER I NSTALLATION Keyboard Wedge (-47) 1. Turn off the host device. 2. Plug the 10-pin RJ45 end of the cable into the 10-pin socket on the scanner. There will be an audible click when the connector lock engages. 3. Disconnect the host device's keyboard. 4. Connect the "Y" ends of the ...
Page 15 - USB
11 Figure 9. S CANNER I NSTALLATION USB (-106,-38-EAS, and -40-EAS) 1. Turn off the host system. 2. Plug the 10-pin RJ45 end of the USB cable into the 10-pin socket on the scanner. There will be an audible click when the connector lock engages. 3. Plug the USB Type A end of the cable into the host...
Page 16 - EAS; Figure 10. EAS Cable Samples; Checkpoint Recommended Switch Bank Settings; Figure 11. EAS Deactivation Area
12 S CANNER I NSTALLATION Additional Settings for EAS Equipped Models All MS9590 models equipped with EAS capabilities have an EAS designation in their model numbers (example: MS9590-38- EAS ). The cable supplied with these units will have additional wires for Checkpoint Device connections. Figure 1...
Page 17 - Figure 12. Stand Components
13 S TANDS Flex Stand Components (PN 46-00709) Item Item Description Qty . A Cradle Coupler 1 B Cradle 1 C Flexible Shaft 1 D Screw Cap 2 E Stand Base 1 F ¼" - 20 x ⅜ " Flat Head Phillips Screw, 100° Undercut 2 G #8 Round Head Wood Screw 2 H M3 -.5 x 20 mm, Pan Head Phillips Screw 1 J M3 Fla...
Page 18 - TANDS; Figure 13. Stand Assembly
14 S TANDS Flex Stand Assembly (PN 46-00709) Figure 13. Stand Assembly
Page 20 - Figure 18. Cradle Angle Warning
16 S TANDS Optional Wall/Tabletop Stand Fixed Mount (PN 46-00885 ) 1. Drill two #39 pilot holes in the wall spaced 39 mm (1.54") apart on a horizontal centerline. 2. Install one #8 wood screw in each of the pilot holes, leaving a space between the head of the screw and the wall surface. 3. Locat...
Page 22 - Audible; One Beep; first; During Operation; Three Beeps
18 I NDICATORS Audible During operation, the scanner provides audible feedback that indicates the status of the scanner and latest scan. 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...
Page 23 - NDICATORS; Visual; Figure 20. LED Configuration; All LEDs are Off
19 I NDICATORS Visual Each MS9590 series scanner has three LED indicators (blue, white, and yellow) 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 the scanner and the current scan. Figure 20. LED Configur...
Page 24 - One Razzberry Tone – On Power Up
20 I NDICATORS Failure Modes One Razzberry Tone – On Power Up This indicates the scanner has experienced a flipper/motor failure. Return the scanner for repair to an authorized service center. Three Beeps – On Power Up If the scanner beeps 3 times on power up, verify the host and scanner are set to ...
Page 25 - Bar Codes; MetroSet; Serial Configuration
21 C ONFIGURATION M ODES The MS9590 series scanners have three modes of configuration. • Bar Codes The scanner can be configured by scanning the bar codes located in the MetroSelect ® Single-Line Configuration Guide ( MLPN 00-02544). This manual can be downloaded FREE at www.metrologic.com. • MetroS...
Page 26 - ROM; Do not; POS Scanners
22 U PGRADING THE F LASH ROM F IRMWARE The MS9590 and the MS9591 are 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 per...
Page 27 - Depth of Field; Start; Figure 21. MS9590 Depth of Field vs. Bar Code Element Width
23 D EPTH OF F IELD MS9590 Depth of Field (In the Field of View) Bar Code Element Width Start (From Scanner Face) End (From Scanner Face) Total .127 mm 5.0 mil 83 mm (3.3") 108 mm (4.3") 25 mm (1.0") .15 mm 5.7 mil 64 mm (2.5") 127 mm (5.0") 63 mm (2.5") .19 mm 7.5 mil 38 mm ...
Page 28 - Figure 22. MS9591 Depth of Field vs. Bar Code Element Width
24 D EPTH OF F IELD MS9591 Depth of Field (In the Field of View) Bar Code Element Width Start (From Scanner Face) End (From Scanner Face) Total .10 mm 4.0 mil 25 mm (1.0") 45 mm (1.8") 20 mm (.8") .12 mm 4.8 mil 23 mm (0.9") 51 mm (2.0") 28 mm (1.1") .13 mm 5.2 mil 22 mm (0.9...
Page 29 - IR; CTIVATION; Specifications are subject to change without notice.
25 IR A CTIVATION R ANGE The MS9590 series has a built in object detection sensor that instantly turns on the scanner's laser when an object is presented within the scanner's IR activation area. Refer to the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide for information on configurable IR activation ra...
Page 30 - Or; Keyboard Emulation Mode or IBM; Keyboard Type
26 A PPLICATIONS AND P ROTOCOLS The model number on each scanner includes the scanner number and the default communication protocol for the scanner. Scanner Version Identifier Communication Protocol(s) 14 RS232 - TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR 47 Keyboard Wedge, Stand-Alone Keyboard and RS232 Transmit...
Page 31 - Symptoms; All Interfaces; Enable beeper and select a tone.
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...
Page 33 - The computer is in
29 T ROUBLESHOOTING G UIDE Symptoms Possible Causes Solution The next four items are only relevant for a Keyboard Wedge interface. 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 coun...
Page 34 - MS9590 Series Specifications; PERATIONAL
30 D ESIGN S PECIFICATIONS MS9590 Series Specifications O PERATIONAL Light Source: V isible L aser D iode 650 nm ± 10 nm Laser Power: 0.809 mW (peak) Pulse Duration: 560 µsec MS9590 Refer to page 23 Depth of Scan Field: MS9591 Refer to page 24 MS9590 Refer to page 23 Width of Scan Field: MS9591 Refe...
Page 35 - ECHANICAL; For regulatory compliance information see pages 36 – 38.; NVIRONMENTAL
31 D ESIGN S PECIFICATIONS MS9590 Series Specifications M ECHANICAL Height H 1 : 160 mm (6.30") H 2 : 41 mm (1.60") Width W 1 : 65 mm (2.56") W 2 : 25.4 mm (1.00") Depth: 100 mm (3.93") Weight: 150g E LECTRICAL Input Voltage: 5VDC ± 0.25V Operating = 650 mW typical Power: Standby...
Page 36 - Scanner Pinout Connections
32 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATIONS Scanner Pinout Connections The MS9590 and MS9591 scanner interfaces terminate to a 10-pin modular jack. The serial number label indicates the interface enabled when the scanner is shipped from the factory. MS9590- 14 or MS9591- 14 RS232 Pin Function 1 Ground 2 Tr...
Page 37 - Cable Connector Configuration (Host End); Type A
33 S CANNER AND C ABLE T ERMINATIONS Cable Connector Configuration (Host End) RS232 PowerLink Cable 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 RTS Ou...
Page 39 - Metrologic Eria Ibérica, SL; MTLG; Suzhou Sales Office
35 L IMITED W ARRANTY The MS9590 Voyager GS ™ series scanners are manufactured by Metrologic at its Suzhou, China facility. The MS9590 series scanners have a five (5) year limited warranty from the date of manufacture. Metrologic warrants and represents that all MS9590 series scanners are free of al...
Page 40 - Safety; ottici, equipaggiati
36 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...
Page 41 - EMC; meters in length when fully extended.
37 R EGULATORY C OMPLIANCE EMC Emissions FCC Part 15, ICES-003, CISPR 22, EN 55022 Immunity CISPR 24, EN 55024 Note: Immunity performance is not guaranteed for scanner cables greater than 3 meters in length when fully extended. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible...
Page 42 - Standard Europeo; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; Notice; This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.; Remarque
38 R EGULATORY C OMPLIANCE EMC Standard Europeo Attenzione Questo e’ un prodotto di classe A. Se usato in vicinanza di residenze private potrebbe causare interferenze radio che potrebbero richiedere all’utilizzatore opportune misure. Attention Ce produit est de classe “A”. Dans un environnement dome...
Page 43 - ATENTS
39 P ATENTS This METROLOGIC product may be covered by, but not limited to, 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; 5,484,992; 5,525,789; 5,528,024; 5,591,953; 5,616,908; 5,627,359; 5,661,292; 5,777,315; 5,789...
Page 44 - NDEX
40 I NDEX A AC .................................. see power accessories ............................... 2, 3 adapter .......................................... 3 B beep ............................ see indicator blue LED...................... see indicator C cable.............................. 2–3, ...
