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For Help Call 1.800.241.6264 Honeywell MS9520 Manual THIS DOWNLOAD APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING MS9520 Voyager MS9521 Voyager HD QUESTIONS? BULk DISCOUNTS SE HaBLa Ask the experts at POSMicro.com. ESpañOL FREE SHIPPING* 1.800.241.6264 Live Chat Now support@POSMicro.com Monday - Friday 6 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time...
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METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC. ® MS9500 Voyager Series Single-Line Hand-Held Laser Scanner Installation and User’s Guide...
Operation Test...................... 4 Installing the Scanner to the Host System MS9520-00/9/11/14/41 and MS9540-00/9/11/14/41......... 5 Keyboard Wedge MS9520-47 and MS9540-47..........6 Stand Alone Keyboard..................7 Installation Notes for USB Interface ..............8 Disconnection the PowerLink Cable from the Scanner ........8 ®...
CodeGate button. If the advantage of CodeGate technology is unnecessary in your application, then the MS9520 is the Voyager of choice. The MS9520 is packed with all of the same features as the MS9540, with the exception of CodeGate.
MVC and MX009 converter cable series and the host connections available. 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.
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Hard Mount Accessory Kit (used with kit #46-46128) 46-46433 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.
All MS9520/9540-00 units leave the factory with Laser Emulation Mode enabled. If you recall defaults while re-configuring your scanner the Laser Emulation Mode will no longer be enabled. Refer to the MS9520/9540-00 Laser Emulation Mode section of the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration...
In addition, please check that the scanner and host system are using the same communication protocol. All MS9520-00/MS9540-00 scanners leave the factory with the Laser Emulation Mode enabled. If you recall defaults while re-configuring your scanner the Laser Emulation Mode will no longer be enabled. Refer to the...
Not all computers supply the same current through the keyboard port, explaining why a scanner would work on one computer and not another. Contact a Metrologic Customer Service Representative if you require an external power supply.
Not all computers supply the same current through the keyboard port, explaining why a scanner would work on one computer and not another. Contact a Metrologic Customer Service Representative if you require an external power supply. 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 60950.
NSTALLATION OTES FOR NTERFACE 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 00-02574A) supplied with your MX009 cable for detailed installation and MLPN programming guidelines.
® –MS9540 S OW TO ERIES • Auto trigger activates the laser • Place the laser line on the bar code • Press the CodeGate button to transmit the data ODES OF PERATION • Auto-trigger while in the stand • Bar code is automatically decoded and transmitted •...
TAND Free Standing Kits #46-46128 Contains: a. Stand ( 36-00454) ........ Qty 1 MLPN b. Apron ( 50-50440) ........ Qty 1 MLPN c. Screw, M3 x 6 mm ( 18-18670).... Qty 2 MLPN d. Washer, #5 x .5 OD ( 18-18671)..
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SSEMBLING THE TANDS 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...
SSEMBLING THE TAND ONTINUED Stand Option 2: Hard-mounted to countertop (continued) For use with kits #46-46128, #46-46351 and MS951 Stand Replacements Anchor from Step 3 Kit #46-46128 Screw the stand anchor ( 50-50449) MLPN Base Assembly from onto the base assembly until it sits flush. Kit #46-46351 or MS951 Stand Base Step 4...
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SSEMBLING TAND 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...
CANNER ARTS Yellow LED CodeGate Button Red LED Green MS9500 Top View Output Window Cable Connection MS9500 Side View * This feature is not available on the MS9520...
UDIBLE NDICATORS 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 tone, refer to the ®...
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.
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ISUAL NDICATORS CONTINUED Alternating Flashing of Green and Red 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 red and green LEDs occurs during startup and is accompanied by three beeps.
AILURE ODES 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.
MetroSet 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.
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ROGRAMMING ODES CONTINUED 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].
ROGRAMMING ODES 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 SCANNER FEATURE COMMAND ASCII REPRESENTATION RESPONSE Enter Program Mode...
LASH IRMWARE 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 use of a personal computer running under Windows 95 or greater and the use of a communication port.
ABELS 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 Patent Information-See Manual FCC and ICES-003 Information-See Manual...
The MS9500 Series Hand-Held Laser Scanner with built-in PC Keyboard Wedge Interface is designed to be used for Keyboard emulation 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.
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. All Interfaces MS9500 Series Troubleshooting Guide Symptoms Possible Causes Solution No power is being Check transformer, outlet and...
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ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE CONTINUED Symptoms Possible Causes Solution UPC/EAN, Code 39, interleaved 2 The unit powers Scanning a particular of 5, Code 93, Code 128 and up, but does not symbology that is not Codabar are enabled by default. scan and/or enabled Verify that the type of bar code beep...
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ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE CONTINUED Symptoms Possible Causes Solution Scanner beeps at some bar The bar code may codes and NOT Check if it is a check have been printed for others of the digit/character/or border problem. incorrectly same bar code symbology Scanner beeps at some bar The scanner is not...
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ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE CONTINUED Symptoms Possible Causes Solution Alpha Enable Caps Lock detect setting Computer is in Caps characters show of the scanner to detect whether Lock mode as lower case the PC is operating in Caps Lock. Everything These characters works except for may not be supported Try operating the scanner in Alt...
RS-232 D EMONSTRATION ROGRAM 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.
Short Range: 0 mm – 102 mm ± 25 mm (0” – 4” ± 1”) Autodiscriminates all standard bar codes for others call a Decode Capability: Metrologic service representative RS232, PC Keyboard Wedge, Stand-Alone Keyboard, System Interfaces: OCIA, IBM 468X/469X, Light Pen Emulation, Laser...
EFAULT ETTINGS 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.
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EFAULT ETTINGS CONTINUED LIGHT LASER PARAMETER DEFAULT OCIA RS-232 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...
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EFAULT ETTINGS CONTINUED LIGHT LASER PARAMETER DEFAULT OCIA RS-232 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 Program able in 1 msec 10 msecs steps (max 255 msecs)
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EFAULT ETTINGS CONTINUED LIGHT LASER PARAMETER DEFAULT OCIA RS-232 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...
RS-232 Transmit Output RS-232 Receive Input PC Data PC Clock KB Clock PC +5V KB Data +5VDC Shield Ground MS9520-11 & MS9540-11 IBM 468X/469X Function Ground RS-232 Transmit Output RS-232 Receive Input RTS Output CTS Input DTR Input IBM B-Transmit...
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CANNER AND ABLE ERMINATIONS MS9520-9 & MS9540-9 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 MS9520-00 & MS9540-00 Function Ground RS232 Transmit Output RS232 Receive Input...
CANNER AND ABLE ERMINATIONS CONTINUED Cable Connector Configurations (Host End) “Standard” PowerLink cable 9-pin D-type female connector to the PC Function Shield Ground RS-232 Transmit Output 9-Pin D-Type Connector RS-232 Receive Input DTR Input/Light Pen Source Power/Signal Ground Light Pen Data (DSR Out for -14 interfaces) CTS Input RTS Output...
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Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable 5-Pin DIN, Female 6-Pin DIN, Male 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. Adapter Cable 5-Pin DIN, Male...
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.
OTICES 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.
ATENTS 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; 5,484,992; 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;...
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