Metrologic MK9520-37A38 User manual

METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.
MS9500 Voyager
®
Series
Single-Line Hand Held Laser Scanner
Installation and User's Guide

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Products identified in this document are hereby acknowledged as
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respective companies.

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T ABLE OF C 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, Laser Emulation, and Light Pen Emulation.......................................... 7
RS485 .............................................................................................................. 8
Keyboard Wedge.............................................................................................. 9
Stand-Alone Keyboard ................................................................................... 10
Integrated USB
Full Speed .................................................................................................. 11
Low Speed ................................................................................................. 11
The MS9540 VoyagerCG
®
Series
How to Use CodeGate
®
and the Manual Activation Mode.............................. 12
Three Modes of Operation.............................................................................. 12
Stand Kits
Types.............................................................................................................. 13
Assembly........................................................................................................ 14
Indicators
Audible ........................................................................................................... 17
Visual ............................................................................................................. 18
Failure Modes................................................................................................. 19
Configuration Modes .......................................................................................... 20
Upgrading the Firmware..................................................................................... 23
Depth of Field ..................................................................................................... 24

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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 .......................................................................... 38
Cable Connector Configurations .................................................................... 40
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................ 42
Regulatory Compliance
Safety ............................................................................................................. 43
EMC ............................................................................................................... 44
Patents ............................................................................................................... 46
Index .................................................................................................................. 47
Contact Information and Office Locations........................................................... 49

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Product Overview
Metrologic's MS9500 Voyager
®
series of hand-held (single-line) laser scanners
offers the user an aggressive solution for scanning all standard 1D bar codes
including GS1 DataBar™ (RSS) bar codes. The MS9500 series is equipped with
both in-stand and out-of-stand operation enabling hand-held or fixed projection
scanning. The MS9520 Voyager model includes all of the same features as the
MS9540 VoyagerCG model, with the exception of Metrologic’s patented
CodeGate
®
technology.
The MS9540, VoyagerCG incorporates Metrologic’s patented auto-trigger and
CodeGate button feature. When a bar code is place in the scanner’s IR range,
the auto-trigger activates the laser enabling the user to align the visible laser line
over the bar code selected for scanning. The user can then press the CodeGate
button, to transmit the data to the host system. When the MS9540 is placed in
the stand the CodeGate button feature will automatically deactivating for hands
free operation.
Some additional key product features for the MS9500 series include:
•Auto-trigger operation and auto-stand detect
•CodeGate data transmission technology (MS9540 only)
•Flash – upgradeable firmware
•Easy configuration with MetroSelect
®
bar codes and MetroSet
®
2
Windows
®
compatible software
•Support for common interfaces including USB (see chart below)
V OYAGER V OYAGER CG I NTERFACE
MS9520 – 00 MS9540 – 00 Laser Emulation RS232 Transmit/Receive
MS9520 – 11 MS9540 – 11 RS485, RS232 (TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS)
MS9520 – 14 MS9540 – 14 RS232 (TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR)
MS9520 – 38 MS9540 – 38 Low Speed USB*, RS232 (TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS)
MS9520 – 40 MS9540 – 40 Full Speed USB, RS232 (TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS)
MS9520 – 41 MS9540 – 41 RS232/Light Pen Emulation
MS9520 – 47 MS9540 – 47 Keyboard Wedge, Stand-Alone Keyboard and
RS232 Transmit/Receive
* Configurable for Keyboard Emulation Mode or Serial Emulation Mode. The default
setting is Keyboard Emulation Mode.
Applicable for IBM®host applications.

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Scanner and Accessories
B ASIC K IT
Part # Description
MS9520
or
MS9540
Voyager Bar Code Scanner
or
VoyagerCG Bar Code Scanner with CodeGate
00-02544 MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide*
00-02410 MS9500 Voyager Series Single-Line Hand Held Laser
Scanner Installation and User’s Guide*
* Available for download on the Metrologic website - www.metrologic.com
O PTIONAL A CCESSORIES
Part # Description
AC to DC Power Transformer - Regulated 5.2VDC @ 1A output.
46-00525 90VAC to 255VAC, United States, Canada and Japan
46-00526 90VAC to 255VAC, Continental European
46-00527 90VAC to 255VAC, United Kingdom
46-00528 90VAC to 255VAC, Australia
46-00529 90VAC to 255VAC, China
53-53000x-3 RS232 PowerLink Cable with Built in Power Jack
Black, Coiled Cord, with Long Strain Relief
59-59000x-3 RS232 PowerLink Cable with Built in Power Jack
Black, Straight cord, with Short Strain Relief
53-53002x-3 Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable with Adapter Cable
Black, Coiled cord, with Long Strain Relief
53-53020x-3 Stand Alone Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable
Black, Coiled cord, with Long Strain Relief
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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Scanner and Accessories
O PTIONAL A CCESSORIES
Part # Description
53-53213x-N-3 USB Full Speed Cable Locking Plus-Power™ Type A,
Black, Coiled Cord with Long Strain Relief
53-53214x-N-3
USB Full Speed Cable Locking Plus-Power™ Type A,
Black, Coiled Cord with Long Strain Relief, Extended
Length
Not for use with Low Speed USB scanners.
Use with Full Speed USB scanners only.
53-53235x-N-3 USB Low Speed Communication Cable, Type A
Black, Coiled Cord with Long Strain Relief
MVC** RS485

Metrologic Voltage Converter Cable
±12VDC to +5.2VDC
** Contact a Metrologic customer service representative for additional
information on the MVC converter cable series and the host connections
available.
46-46128 Free-Standing Stand with Accessories
46-46351 Hard Mount Accessory Kit (used with kit #46-46128)
46-46508 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.
Applicable for IBM®host applications.

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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 LED Aperture
6 Speaker See Audible Indicators on page 17
7 Cable Release Pin-Hole See The PowerLink Cable on page 5
8 Cable Connection 10-pin RJ45, Female Socket,
See Scanner Pinout Connections on page 38
Figure 1. Scanner Components
♦
In some custom units the standard green LED has been replaced with a
blue LED and the red LED has been replaced with a white LED.
♦♦
Items are provided with the MS9540, VoyagerCG model only.

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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 bottom of the
Voyager logo.
2. Bend an ordinary paperclip into the shape shown above.
3. Insert the paperclip (or other small metallic pin) into the small ‘pin-hole’.
4. There will be an audible click when the connector lock releases. Pull gently
on the strain-relief of the PowerLink cable to separate the cable from the
scanner.
Connecting the PowerLink Cable
Important: If the PowerLink cable is not fully latched, the unit can power
intermittently.
Figure 3. Figure 4.

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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 . Molded Text and Label Examples
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/IEC
60950-1.
To maintain compliance with standard CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1/UL 60950-1 and norm
EN/IEC 60950-1, the power source should meet applicable performance requirements for
a limited power source.
Maintenance
Smudges and dirt on the unit's window can interfere with the unit's performance.
If the window requires cleaning, use only a mild glass cleaner containing no
ammonia. When cleaning the window, spray the cleaner onto a lint free,
non-abrasive cleaning cloth then gently wipe the window clean.
If the unit's case requires cleaning, use a mild cleaning agent that does not
contain strong oxidizing chemicals. Strong cleaning agents may discolor or
damage the unit's exterior.