ABLE OF ONTENTS Introduction Product Overview ..................... 1 Scanner and Accessories................. 2 Scanner Components..................4 The PowerLink Cable Disconnecting....................5 Connecting ....................5 Labels....................... 6 Maintenance..................... 6 Installing the Scanner to the Host System RS232, OCIA, Laser Emulation, and Light Pen Emulation ....... 7 IBM 46xx......................
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ABLE OF ONTENTS IR Activation Range.................... 25 Applications and Protocols ................. 26 Troubleshooting Guide ..................27 RS232 Demonstration Program ................. 30 Design Specifications Operational..................... 31 Mechanical ..................... 32 Electrical......................32 Environmental ....................32 Default Settings ....................33 Scanner and Cable Terminations Scanner Pinout Connections ................
NTRODUCTION Product Overview ® ® Metrologic’s MS9520 Voyager and the MS9540 VoyagerCG are a group of single-line laser bar code scanners that have the ability to decode all standard 1D, RSS-14, RSS Limited and RSS Expanded bar codes. The MS9520 is packed with all of the same features as the MS9540, with the exception of ®...
NTRODUCTION Scanner and Accessories ASIC Part # Description MS9520 or Voyager or VoyagerCG Bar Code Scanner MS9540 00-02544 MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide* MS9500 Voyager Series Single-Line Hand Held Laser 00-02410 Scanner Installation and User’s Guide* Available for download on the Metrologic website - www.metrologic.com PTIONAL CCESSORIES Part #...
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NTRODUCTION Scanner and Accessories PTIONAL CCESSORIES Part # Description OCIA PowerLink Cable with Built in Power Jack 53-53015x-3 2.7 m (9 ft.) coiled cord, long strain relief, black USB Full Speed Cable Locking Plus-Power™ Type A, 53-53213x-N-3 2.7 m (9 ft.) coiled cord, long strain relief, black USB Full Speed Cable Locking Plus-Power™...
NTRODUCTION Scanner Components Item Description Green LED* See Visual Indicators on page 18 Red LED* See Visual Indicators on page 18 Yellow LED** See Visual Indicators on page 18 Button** See How to use CodeGate on page 12 Red Window LED Aperture Speaker See Audible Indicators on page 17...
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. Locate the small ‘pin-hole’ on the top of the unit near the bottom of the Voyager logo.
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. Figure 5 .
NSTALLING THE CANNER TO THE YSTEM RS232, OCIA, Laser Emulation, and Light Pen Emulation Turn off the host system. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector into the jack on the scanner. There will be an audible click when the connector lock engages.
NSTALLING THE CANNER TO THE YSTEM IBM 46 Turn off the host system. 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. Connect the other end of the MVC cable to the host device.
NSTALLING THE CANNER TO THE YSTEM Keyboard Wedge Turn off the host system. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector into the jack on the scanner. 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.
NSTALLING THE CANNER YSTEM Stand-Alone Keyboard Turn off the host system. 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.
NSTALLING THE CANNER YSTEM Integrated USB: Full Speed (-40) Low Speed (-38) Turn off the host system. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector of the USB cable into the jack on the scanner. You will hear a ‘click’ when the connection is made. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the host USB port.
® MS9540 V OYAGER ERIES How to Use CodeGate and the Manual Activation Mode ® ANUAL CTIVATION 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.
TAND 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. Washer, #5 x .5 OD........Qty. 2 e. Stand Anchor ..........Qty. 1 Figure 13.
TAND 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 #46-46128 Apron Step 1...
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TAND Assembly Stand Option 2: Hard-Mount Kits #46-46128, #46-46351 and MS951 Stand Replacements Anchor from Step 3 Kit #46-46128 Screw the stand anchor onto the base Base Assembly from assembly until it sits flush. Kit #46-46351 or MS951 Stand Base Figure 21.
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TAND Assembly Wall Mount, Option 1: For Kit #46-46433 or #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. Figure 26. Wall Mount, Option 2: Kit #46-46508 Step 1 Attach the Wall Mount Base to the...
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 Configuration Guide or MetroSet2’s help files.
NDICATORS Visual The MS9540 has three LED indicators (green, red and yellow) located on the head of the scanner. The MS9520 has two LED indicators (green* and red*) 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.
NDICATORS Visual Steady Red, Green* off This indicates the scanner may be waiting for communication from the host. 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 authorized service center. Flashing Red* and Green* with Two Razzberry Tones This indicates the scanner has experienced a scanning mechanism failure.
ONFIGURATION ODES The MS9500 Voyager has 3 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 00-02544). This manual can be downloaded for FREE at MLPN www.metrologic.com.
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ONFIGURATION ODES During configuration, the motor and laser turn off. YOU CANNOT SCAN A BAR CODE WHILE IN SERIAL CONFIGURATION 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 configuration mode, send the following command [stx]999999[etx].
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ONFIGURATION 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. SCANNER HOST ASCII RESPONSE FEATURE COMMAND REPRESENTATION [stx]999999[etx]...
ROM F PGRADING THE LASH IRMWARE The MetroSet2 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 use of a personal computer running under Windows 95 or greater and the use of a communication port.
IR A CTIVATION ANGE The default laser/scan mode for the MS95x0 series is Normal Scan. Any movement detected by the IR in the activation area will cause the scanner to automatically turn the laser on, preparing the scanner for bar code recognition, decoding and transmission.
PPLICATIONS AND ROTOCOLS The model number on each scanner includes the scanner number and factory default communications protocol. Scanner Version Identifier Communication Protocol(s) Laser Emulation and RS232 Transmit/Receive OCIA and RS232 Transmit/Receive IBM 468X/469X, RS232 - TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS MS9520 RS232 - TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR Low Speed USB,...
ROUBLESHOOTING 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 Check the transformer, the outlet No power is being and power strip. Make sure the supplied to the unit.
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ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE Symptoms Possible Causes Solution The bar code being Verify that the bar code being The unit powers scanned does not scanned falls into the configured up, but does not satisfy the configured criteria. scan and/or criteria for character beep.
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ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE Symptoms Possible Causes Solution Make sure that the proper PC type The unit scans AT, PS2 or XT is selected. Verify The unit’s configuration but the data is the correct country code and data is not correct. not correct. format is selected.
RS232 D EMONSTRATION ROGRAM If an RS232 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.
ESIGN PECIFICATIONS MS9500 Series Specifications PERATIONAL Light Source Visible Laser Diode 650 nm Laser Power: Less than 1 mW (peak) 0 mm - 203 mm (0" - 8") for Depth of Scan Field: 0.330 mm (13 mil) bar code @ default setting Scan Speed: 72 scan lines per second Scan Pattern:...
EFAULT ETTINGS Many functions of the scanner can be configured or enabled/disabled. The scanner is shipped from the factory configured to a set of default conditions. All default parameters of the scanner have an asterisk ( * ) marked in the default column.
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EFAULT ETTINGS Light Laser Parameter Default OCIA RS232 46xx Emulation Mod 43 Check on Code 39 MSI-Plessy 10/10 Check Digit MSI-Plessy Mod 10 Check Digit Paraf Support ITF ITF Symbol Lengths Variable Minimum Symbol Length Symbol Length Lock None Bars High as Code 39 Spaces High as Code 39 Bars High as Scanned Spaces High as Scanned...
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EFAULT ETTINGS Light Laser Parameter Default OCIA RS232 46xx Emulation Same symbol rescan timeout: 750 msecs Same symbol rescan timeout: 875 msecs Same symbol rescan timeout: 1000 msecs No Same symbol timeout Infinite Same symbol timeout Inter-character delay 1 msecs Configurable in 1 msec steps 10 msecs (max 255 msecs)
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EFAULT ETTINGS Light Laser Parameter Default OCIA RS232 46xx Emulation Transmit Sanyo ID Characters Nixdorf ID LRC Enabled UPC Prefix UPC Suffix Carriage Return Line Feed-Disabled by default in KBW Tab Prefix Tab Suffix “DE” Disable Command “FL” Laser Enable Command DTR Handshaking support RTS/CTS Handshaking Character...
CANNER AND ABLE ERMINATIONS Scanner Pinout Connections MS95x0-41 RS232 and Light Pen Emulation The MS9520 and MS9540 Function scanner interfaces terminate to Ground a 10-pin modular jack. The RS232 Transmit Output serial # label indicates the RS232 Receive Input interface enabled when the RTS Output scanner is shipped from the factory.
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CANNER AND ABLE ERMINATIONS MS95x0-9 OCIA Function Ground RS232 Transmit Output RS232 Receive Input RDATA RDATA Return Clock In Clock Out Clock in Return/Clock out Rtrn +5VDC Shield Ground MS95x0-00 Laser Emulation Function Ground RS232 Transmit Output RS232 Receive Input Flip Sense/Start of Scan Output Proximity Detect/Trigger Emulation Output Scan/Laser Enable Input...
CANNER AND ABLE ERMINATIONS Cable Connector Configurations (Host End) RS232 PowerLink Cable 53-53000x-3 MLPN Function Shield Ground RS232 Transmit Output RS232 Receive Input DTR Input/Light Pen Source Signal Ground Light Pen Data (DSR Out for -14 interfaces) 9-Pin Female, D-Type CTS Input RTS Output +5VDC...
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CANNER AND ABLE ERMINATIONS Cable Connector Configurations (Host End) USB Cables 53-53213x-N-3, 53-53214x-N-3 MLPN or 53-53235x-N-3 Function PC +5V/V_USB Locking Non-Locking Ground Type A Type A Shield Shield Stand-Alone Keyboard PowerLink Cable 53-53020x-3 MLPN Function PC Data Power Ground +5VDC PC Power to KB 6-Pin Male Mini-DIN Connector PC Clock...
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CANNER AND ABLE ERMINATIONS Cable Connector Configuration (Host End) Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable 53-53002x-3 MLPN Function Keyboard Clock Keyboard Data No Connect Power Ground 5-Pin DIN, Female +5 Volts DC Function PC Data No Connect Power Ground +5 Volts DC 6-Pin DIN, Male PC Clock No Connect...
IMITED ARRANTY The MS9500 Voyager and VoyagerCG series scanners are manufactured by Metrologic at its Blackwood, New Jersey, U.S.A. facility. The MS9500 Voyager and VoyagerCG series scanners have a five (5) year limited warranty from the date of manufacture. Metrologic warrants and represents that all MS9500 Voyager and VoyagerCG series scanners are free of all defects in material, workmanship and design, and have been produced and labeled in compliance with all applicable U.S.
EGULATORY 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 circumstances should the customer attempt to service the laser scanner.
EGULATORY OMPLIANCE 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 when the scanner cable is greater in length than 3 meters (9.8 feet) when fully extended: Les instructions ci-dessous s’appliquent aux cables de scanner dépassant 3 métres...
EGULATORY OMPLIANCE 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 extended: Les instructions ci-dessous s’appliquent aux cables de scanner ne dépassant pas 3 métres (9.8 pieds) de long en extension maximale: Folgendes trifft zu, wenn das Scannerkabel kürzer als 3 Meter ist:...
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; 5,789,730; 5,789,731; 5,811,780; 5,825,012; 5,828,048;...
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