Metrologic MK9535-79C5M38 - Metrologic MS9535 VoyagerBT User manual

METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.
MS9535 VoyagerBT
Wireless Hand-Held Laser Scanner
Installation and User’s Guide

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LOCATIONS
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
North America Metrologic Instruments, Inc. Customer Service: 1-800-ID-METRO
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Copyright
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Products and brand names mentioned in this document are trademarks of their respective companies.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction........................................................................................................... 1
Scanner and Accessories..................................................................................... 2
Quick Start............................................................................................................ 3
RS232 and Light Pen Scanner Installation........................................................... 5
Keyboard Wedge Scanner Installation ................................................................. 6
USB Scanner Installation ..................................................................................... 7
Establish Communication Between Scanner and Cradle ..................................... 8
Charging the Scanner .......................................................................................... 9
Receiver / Charger Cradle.................................................................................. 11
Cradle Parts ....................................................................................................... 12
Scanner Parts..................................................................................................... 13
Audible Indicators............................................................................................... 14
Visual Indicators ................................................................................................. 15
Failure Modes..................................................................................................... 17
Programming Modes .......................................................................................... 18
Upgrading the Flash ROM Firmware.................................................................. 19
Labels................................................................................................................. 20
Maintenance....................................................................................................... 20
Depth of Field.....................................................................................................21
IR Activation ....................................................................................................... 22
Connecting to other Bluetooth Devices.............................................................. 23
TroubleshootingGuide .......................................................................................
25
Design Specifications ......................................................................................... 29
Default Settings .................................................................................................. 30
Cradle and Cable Terminations
Cradle Pinout Connections............................................................................. 35
Cable Connector Configurations .................................................................... 36
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................ 38
Notices ............................................................................................................... 39
Patents ............................................................................................................... 41
Index................................................................................................................... 42

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INTRODUCTION
MS9535 VoyagerBTlaser bar code scanner is a new member of Metrologic’s
Voyager series. While featuring the patented technologies of automatic trigger
and CodeGate button, the VoyagerBT has incorporated the latest Bluetooth™
wireless technology. With this technology, it allows the scanner freedom of
mobility, up to 10 meters from the cradle.
VoyagerBT works hand in hand with its cradle. Before normal scanning, the
scanner must establish communications with the cradle by scanning a Bluetooth
address bar code. After communications have been established between the
scanner and cradle, futures bar code scans will be transmitted from the scanner
to the cradle and from the cradle to the host.
The cradle of the VoyagerBT also works as a battery charger for the scanner.
When resting in the cradle, the scanner can reach a fully charged state in 2.5
hours. When fully charged, the scanner can provide up to 12,000 scans. For
power saving, the scanner can be put into a full sleep mode by depressing the
CodeGate button for 5 seconds after the laser has shut down. In this mode, the
scanner can remain powered for up to 35 hours before the batteries require
recharging. To wake-up the scanner, simply depress the CodeGate button, and
the scanner will resume normal operation, after an automatic reset.
VoyagerBT includes ability to decode Reduced Space Symbology (RSS) bar
codes. VoyagerBT offers checkout personnel the ability to scan bulky items
without the need for unnecessary heavy lifting by customers or checkout
personnel, making for added convenience. It can be used in applications
including supermarkets, hypermarkets, shopping clubs, retailers, light warehouse
and manufacturing.

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SCANNER AND ACCESSORIES
BASIC KIT
Part # Description
MS9535-5 VoyagerBT Scanner
70-79004 MS9535 VoyagerBT Wireless Hand Held Laser Scanner
Installation and User’s Guide*
00-02544B MetroSelect Single-Line Programming Guide*
00-02024A Bluetooth Programming Addendum
* Available on the Metrologic website - www.metrologic.com
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Part # Description
Receiver / Charger Cradle
MI9535-514 Receiver / Charger Cradle, Full RS232
MI9535-541 Receiver / Charger Cradle, RS232/Light Pen
MI9535-547 Receiver / Charger Cradle, Keyboard Wedge
MI9535-537 Receiver / Charger Cradle, USB
AC to DC Power Transformer- Regulated 5VDC @ 2A Output
46-46911 Power Supply, China
46-46912 Power Supply, United Kingdom
46-46913 Power Supply, Continental Europe
46-46914 Power Supply, Australia
46-46915 Power Supply, United States
Communication Cable
54-54000B-N RS232 / Light Pen Cable, short strain relief
57-57002A Keyboard Wedge Cable, short strain relief
52-52828A USB Cable, short 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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QUICK START
1. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector into the 10-pin modular jack on the
bottom of the cradle. You will hear a ‘click’ when the connection is made.
2. Connect the plug of the power supply into the power jack on the bottom of
the cradle.
3. Connect the power supply into an AC outlet. The blue LED on the rear of the
cradle will stay on.
4. Pick up the scanner and scan the Bluetooth address code on the cradle, you
will hear 3 continuous beeps. After 4 seconds, both the blue LEDs of the
charger cradle and the scanner flashes, followed by a 3 combination beeps.
This means the communication between the cradle and the scanner has
been established successfully.
*This is a configuration bar code attached on the cradle. Before the normal scanning,
you must establish a communication between the scanner and the receiver. Please go
to Page 8 for more details.
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.
To maintain compliance with standard CSA C22.2 No. 950/UL 1950 and norm EN 60950, the
power source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source.
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QUICK START (CONTINUED)
5. Scan a bar code anywhere within 10 meters from the cradle. The scanner
will beep once and flash the white LED. The blue LED of the cradle will also
flash once, indicating that the bar code has been successfully read and
transmitted.
MS9535 VoyagerBT also provides two modes of operation:
1. Auto-trigger mode
When the scanner is at rest in the cradle, it is in auto-trigger mode. While in
this mode, present a bar code in the scanning field and the data is
automatically decoded and transmitted.
2. CodeGate mode
When the scanner is removed from the cradle, it is in CodeGate mode.
While in this mode, scanned bar code data is only decoded and transmitted
when the CodeGate button is pressed.
MS9535 is shipped from the factory programmed with default settings.
Refer to the MetroSelectSingle-Line Programming Guide (MLPN 00-
02544B) or MetroSet2’s help files for instructions on how to configure the
scanner.
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RS232 AND LIGHT PEN SCANNER INSTALLATION
1. Turn off the host system.
2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector into the 10-pin modular jack on the
bottom of the cradle. You will hear a ‘click’ when the connection is made.
3. Connect the plug of the power supply into the power jack on the bottom of
the cradle.
4. Connect the power supply into an AC outlet. The blue LED on the rear of the
cradle will stay on.
5. Connect the 9-pin D-type connector of the RS232 cable to the proper COM
port of the host system.
6. Turn on the host system.
Right installation does not guarantee that the scanned information will be
communicated properly to the host system. The scanner is shipped from
the factory programmed with default settings. Please refer to the
MetroSelect Programming Guide (MLPN 00-02544B) or MetroSet2’s help
files for instructions on changing the scanner’s configuration. In addition,
please check that the cradle and host system are using the same
communication protocol.
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.
To maintain compliance with standard CSA C22.2 No. 950/UL 1950 and norm EN 60950, the
power source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source.
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KEYBOARD WEDGESCANNER INSTALLATION
1. Turn off the host system.
2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector into the 10-pin modular jack on the
bottom of the cradle. You will hear a ‘click’ when the connection is made.
3. Connect the plug of the power supply into the power jack on the bottom of
the cradle.
4. Connect the power supply into an AC outlet. The blue LED on the rear of the
cradle will stay on.
5. Disconnect the keyboard from the PC.
6. The keyboard wedge cable is terminated with a 5-pin DIN female connector
on one end, and a 6-pin mini DIN male on the other. 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. According to the termination
required, connect the appropriate end of the adapter cable to the main cable,
leaving the necessary termination exposed for connecting to the keyboard
and the keyboard port on the PC.
7. Connect to the main cable to the keyboard and the keyboard port on the host
system.
8. Power up the host system.
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.
To maintain compliance with standard CSA C22.2 No. 950/UL 1950 and norm EN 60950, the
power source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source.
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USB SCANNER INSTALLATION
1. Turn off the host system.
2. Connect the USB B type connector into the center jack on the bottom of the
charger cradle.
3. Connect the plug of the power supply into the power jack on the bottom of
the charger cradle.
4. Connect the power supply into an AC outlet.
5. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the host system.
6. Turn on the host system.
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.
To maintain compliance with standard CSA C22.2 No. 950/UL 1950 and norm EN 60950, the
power source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source.
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ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SCANNER AND CRADLE
Before the normal scanning starts, Bluetooth communication between the
scanner and cradle must be established.
The communication between the scanner and cradle can be established by
scanning the Bluetooth address code located on the cradle. The pairing process
takes a few seconds and can be confirmed by a solid blue LED on the cradle and
a solid blue LED on the scanner, when the laser is activated.
Dynamic Pair Function
The scanner can “connect” to any cradle by scanning the Bluetooth address code
attached to that cradle. This is referred as “Dynamic Pair Function”.
Each scanner will only communicate with the last cradle address scanned. Once
a cradle is paired with a scanner, another scanner can not be paired with that
cradle until the connection is broken. The connection can be easily broken by
placing the unit into sleep mode by holding down the CodeGate button for three
(3) seconds.
For example:
Scanner #1 has established communication with Cradle #1. If you make it scan
the Bluetooth address code on Cradle #2, its connection with Cradle #1 will break
and switch to Cradle #2. At this time, if Scanner #2 scans the Bluetooth address
code on Cradle #2 again, it will razz, indicating that the communication cannot be
established since Cradle #2 already connects to Scanner #1.
RangeGate
The operation range of the Bluetooth communication is 10 meters between the
scanner and cradle. If scans are made out of this range, the communication will
break and the blue LED will flash. At this time, RangeGate becomes active, and
the bar codes scanned during this communication loss will be stored in the
SRAM of the scanner instead of being lost. Once communication is re-
established, the stored data will be transferred to the host and normal scanning
will resume.

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CHARGING THE SCANNER
Prior to performing any operation with the scanner, make sure it has been
charged.
The following explains how to determine if the scanner needs recharging:
1. During operation, the scanner gives two beeps after a successful scan.
This indicates the scanner has low power.
2. When a bar code is presented to the scanner and a scan line is not
activated, or the CodeGate button is pressed and the laser comes on for
brief moment. This indicates the scanner has automatically switched to
normal sleep mode due to low power.
3. When the CodeGate button is pressed and a scan line is not present.
This indicates the scanner has no power.
Before charging the scanner, it is suggested that the communication between the
scanner and the cradle be established first.
To charge the scanner, place the unit into the cradle. The amber LED on the
scanner begins to flash indicating the charing process has begun.
A complete charging process takes about 2.5 hours. The amber LED of the
scanner will turn steady when charging is complete. If charging the scanner for
the first time, it is suggested to keep the scanner on cradle for another 30
minutes after the amber LED turns steady.
Manufacturer’s Suggestion:
If the scanner is not be used for a long period of time, it is suggested that the unit
be placed into normal or full sleep mode to save power. For normal sleep mode,
scan the configuration bar codes in the Bluetooth Programming Addendum (00-
02024A). For full sleep mode, after the laser shuts off, depress the CodeGate
button and hold for 3 seconds, the scanner will give a long beep and switch into
full sleep mode. To wake-up the scanner from either mode, depress the
CodeGate button. After an automatic reset, the scanner is ready for normal
operation.

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CHARGING THE SCANNER (CONTINUED)
Safety Precautions for Lithium Batteries:
•Do not place batteries in fire or heat the batteries
•Do not store batteries near fire or other high temperature locations
•Do not store or carry batteries together with metal objects
•Do not expose batteries to water or allow the batteries to get wet
•Do not connect (short) the positive and negative terminals, of the batteries,
to each other with any metal object.
•Do not pierce, strike or step on batteries or subject batteries to strong
impacts or shocks
•Do not disassemble or modify batteries
Caution:
Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacture. Dispose of used batteries according to the
recycle program for batteries as directed by the governing agency for the country where the
batteries are to be discarded.

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RECEIVER / CHARGER CRADLE
The cradle of MS9535 works both as a receiver and a charger.
As a receiver, after establishing Bluetooth communication with the scanner, the
cradle receives date being scanned by the scanner and transmits it to the host.
To communicate with different host interfaces, the cradle is offered in various
configurations.
Cradle Version
Identifier Communication Protocol(s)
MI9535-5xx 14 Full RS-232
MI9535-5xx 41 RS-232 / Light Pen Emulation
MI9535-5xx 47 Keyboard Wedge, Stand-Alone Keyboard
Wedge and RS-232 Transmit / Receive
MI9535-5xx 37 USB and RS-232 Transmit / Receive
MI9535-5xx 11 IBM and RS-232 Transmit / Receive
As a charger, the cradle recharges the scanner whenever it is set into place.
Even if the scanner’s battery is full, the cradle will continue to supply power to the
scanner.
A charger only cradle is also available with MLPN #46-46772.

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CRADLE PARTS
The main parts of the cradle includes:
a) Blue LED
The blue LED indicates the “connecting” status of the cradle with the scanner.
When the Bluetooth connection breaks, the blue LED will flash. A single flash
of the blue LED indicates data has been received from the scanner.
b) Wall Mount Hook
In applications where wall mount becomes necessary for the cradle, the hook
will secure the scanner into place.
c) Page Button
The page button is located at the rear of the cradle. When the scanner
associated with the cradle can not be found, press the page button; the
scanner will begin beeping and the blue and amber LEDs will flash
alternatively. To discontinue paging the scanner, press the page button again.
d) Charge Contactor
The cradle supplies power to the scanner through the charge contactors.
When the cradle is powered up, do NOT short the two charge contactors with
metal objects. This will result in damaging the cradle.
b. Wall Mount Hook
c. Page Button
a. Blue LED
d. Charge Contactor

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SCANNER PARTS
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AUDIBLE INDICATORS
When the scanner is in operation, it provides audible feedback. These sounds
indicate the status of the scanner. Eight settings are available for the tone of the
beeper (normal, 6 alternate tones and no tone). To change the tones, refer to the
MetroSelect Single-Line Programming Guide (MLPN 00-02544B) or MetroSet2’s
help files.
One Beep
After establishing communication, when the scanner is put
into cradle correctly, the scanner will beep once.
When the scanner successfully reads a bar code, the white
LED will flash and the scanner beeps once.
When the scanner is set into full sleep mode by pressing
the CodeGate button for 3 seconds, the scanner will give a
longer beep.
Two Beeps
When the scanner has a low battery voltage, it will give two
beeps after a successful scan and flash the amber LED
every 5 seconds.
When there is a Flash ROM upgrade needed, the scanner
will beep twice followed by alternating flashing of the blue
and white LEDs.
If the scanner gives out two combined high and low tones
and flashes blue LED, this indicates the communication
between scanner and cradle is broken.
Three Beeps
When entering configuration mode, the white LED will flash
while the scanner simultaneously beeps three times. Upon
exiting configuration mode, the scanner will beep three
times again, then the white LED will stop flashing.
When scanning a Bluetooth Address bar code, the scanner
will beep three times. A few seconds later, the scanner’s
blue LED flashes, and sounds a 3-combination tone. This
indicates communication between the scanner and the
cradle has been successfully established.
When using single-code-programming, the scanner will
sound a 3-combination tone (a short pause followed by a
high tone and a low tone). This indicates a single
configuration bar code has successfully configured the
scanner.
Razzberry Tones
This tone indicates a type of failure. Refer to “Failure
Modes" on page 16.

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VISUAL INDICATORS
The MS9535 has three LED indicators (blue, white and amber) 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 current scan and the scanner.
Blue, White & Amber LEDs are off
The scanner receives is not receiving power from the cradle
or the inside battery.
The scanner is in full sleep mode. Pressing the CodeGate
button will wake-up the scanner, and the blue LED will flash.
Steady Amber
After establishing communication, when the scanner is put
into the cradle and the battery has been fully charged, the
amber LED will remain steady.
If the communication is not established, when the scanner is
put into the cradle, the amber LED will stay on after a short
delay.
Steady Blue
When the laser is active, the blue LED is illuminated. The
blue LED will remain illuminated until the laser is
deactivated.
Steady Blue and Single White Flash
When the scanner successfully reads a bar code, the white
LED will flash, the blue LED remains steady and the scanner
will beep once. If the scanner reads the bar code
successfully at a relatively long distance but still within the
10-meter operation range, the white LED may flash after a
short delay.
Steady Blue and Steady White
After a successful scan, the scanner transmits the data to
the cradle. If the cradle is not ready to accept the
information, the scanner’s white LED will remain on until the
data can be transmitted or until a communication time-out
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VISUAL INDICATORS (CONTINUED)
Alternating Flashing of Blue and White
This indicates the scanner is in program mode. Two
razzberry tones indicate that an invalid bar code has been
scanned while in this mode.
If the scanner is in RangeGate active mode, this indicates
the SRAM of the scanner becomes full.
If the scanner needs to have a Flash ROM upgrade, the
alternating flashing of the blue and white LEDs will occur
during startup and is accompanied by three beeps.
Steady White, Blue off
This indicates the laser is off and the scanner is still waiting
for communication from the cradle.
Flashing Blue
This indicates the scanner is trying to establish
communication with the cradle.
Flashing Amber
If the scanner is in cradle, this indicates the scanner is being
charged.
If the scanner is out of cradle, this indicates the scanner has
low battery power and needs recharging.