Metrologic MS5100 Eclipse Series User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction........................................................................................................... 1
Scanner and Accessories..................................................................................... 2
Operation Test...................................................................................................... 4
Installing the Scanner to the Host System............................................................ 5
The PowerLink Cable ........................................................................................... 9
Disconnecting................................................................................................... 9
Connecting ....................................................................................................... 9
Scanner Parts..................................................................................................... 10
The MS5145 Eclipse™ Series............................................................................ 11
How to Use CodeGate®and the Manual Activation Mode.............................. 11
Two Modes of Operation ................................................................................ 11
Audible Indicators............................................................................................... 12
Visual Indicators ................................................................................................. 13
Failure Modes..................................................................................................... 14
Programming Modes .......................................................................................... 15
Upgrading the Flash ROM Firmware.................................................................. 18
Scan Area........................................................................................................... 19
Labels................................................................................................................. 20
Applications and Protocols ................................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................... 22
RS232 Demonstration Program ......................................................................... 25
Design Specifications ......................................................................................... 26
Default Settings .................................................................................................. 28
Scanner and Cable Terminations ....................................................................... 33
Scanner Pinout Connections .......................................................................... 33
Cable Connector Configurations .................................................................... 35
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................ 37
Laser and Product Safety................................................................................... 38
Patents ............................................................................................................... 40
Patent Information .......................................................................................... 40
Index .................................................................................................................. 41

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INTRODUCTION
The MS5145 Eclipseis a single-line, hand-held laser scanner.
Equipped with Metrologic’s patented CodeGatetechnology, Eclipsecan be
used in a wide variety of applications. CodeGate technology allows the user to
easily target the desired bar code and complete the data transmission with a
simple press of a button. This combination makes Eclipsea perfect selection
for menu scanning, point-of-sale, document processing and inventory control.
With Metrologic’s state-of-the-art scanning technology embedded inside, the
MS5145 Eclipsehas a longer working range and a wider scan field than a
typcial CCD. The width of the scan line grows as the scanner moves further away
from bar codes. In addition, the laser beam pulses making lining up bar codes
easy, and when the scanner senses a bar code (CodeSense™ Mode), the laser
beam automatically switches to scan mode and activates CodeGate to ensure
high-speed scanning and accuracy.
Metrologic has included many standard features such as: user programmable
Flash ROM, PowerLink user-replaceable cables, MetroSet®2and MetroSelect®
configuration, EMI rating of Class B, and data editing (parsing).
ECLIPSE
MS5145 – 00 Laser Emulation
MS5145 – 9 OCIA
MS5145 – 11 IBM 468X/469X, RS232-TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS
MS5145 – 14 RS232 - TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR
MS5145 – 38 Low Speed HID/POS USB
MS5145 – 40 Full Speed USB
MS5145 – 41 RS232/Light Pen Emulation
MS5145 – 47 Keyboard Wedge
MS5145 - 48 Keyboard Wedge, Stand-Alone Keyboard

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SCANNER AND ACCESSORIES
BASIC KIT
Part # Description
MS5145 Eclipse Scanner
00-02544 MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide*
70-79016 Installation and User’s Guide*
* Available on the Metrologic website - www.metrologic.com
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Part # Description
AC to DC Power Transformer- Regulated 5.2VDC @ 650 mA output.
00-06155 120V United States
00-06156 220V-240V Continental European
00-06156 220V-240V United Kingdom
00-06148 220V-240V China
55-55000A-3 PowerLink Cable with built in power jack
2.1m (7') straight cord, long strain relief, black
55-55002A-3 Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable with Adapter Cable,
black
55-55020A-3 Stand Alone Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable, black
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
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Part # Description
55-55235A-N-3 USB Power/Communication Cable,
1.5 m (5’) straight cord, long strain relief, black
55-55200A-N-3
USB Power/Communication Cable,
3 m (10’) straight cord, long strain relief, black
Not for use with Low Speed USB scanners.
Use with Full Speed USB scanners only.
MVC** Metrologic Voltage Converter Cable
+12VDC to +5.2VDC or -12VDC to +5.2VDC
** Contact a Metrologic customer service representative for additional
information on the MVC converter cable series and the host connections
available.
46-46633 Countertop Stand
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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OPERATIONAL TEST
1. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male
connector into the jack on the
Eclipse. You will hear a ‘click’
when the connection is made.
2. Connect the L-shaped plug
of the power supply into the
power jack on the PowerLink
cable.
3. Connect the power supply into
an AC outlet. Make sure the
AC input requirements of the
power supply match the AC
outlet.
4. When the Eclipse is ready to
scan, the green LED will turn
on, the red LED will flash and
the scanner will beep once.
5. Place a bar code in front of
the scanning window. Press
the CodeGate button to
transmit the data. The scanner
will beep once and flash the
red LED if the bar code was
successfully decoded and
transmitted (default mode
only).
All Eclipse’s are shipped configured with factory defaults. Refer to the
MetroSelect Configuration Guide or MetroSet®2’s help files for instructions
on how to configure the scanner.
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.
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
Figure 3.

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INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM
MS5145-00/9/11/14/41
1. Turn off the host system.
2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male
connector into the jack on the
Eclipse. You will hear a ‘click’
when the connection is made.
If the scanner is receiving
power from the host system,
skip to step #5.
3. Connect the L-shaped plug of the
power supply into the power jack
on the PowerLink cable.
4. Make sure the AC input
requirements of the power supply
match the AC outlet. Connect the
power supply into an AC outlet.
The outlet should be near the
equipment and easily accessible.
5. Connect the PowerLink cable to the
proper port on the host system.
6. Turn on the host system.
Plugging the scanner into a port on the host system does not
guarantee that scanned information will be communicated properly to
the host system. All Eclipse’s are shipped configured with a set of
factory defaults. Please refer to the MetroSelect Single-Line
Configuration Guide or MetroSet2’s help files for instructions on
changing the scanner’s configuration. It is important to check that the
scanner and host system are using the same communication protocol.
All MS5145-00 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
MS5145-00 Laser Emulation Mode section of the MetroSelect Single-
Line Configuration Guide for information on enabling the Laser
Emulation Mode.
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.
Figure 4.

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INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM
Keyboard Wedge MS5145-47
1. Turn off the PC.
2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male
connector into the jack on the
Eclipse. You will hear a ‘click’
when the connection is made.
3. Connect the L-shaped plug of the
power supply into the power jack
on the PowerLink cable.
If the scanner is receiving
power from the host system,
skip to step #5.
4. Make sure the AC input
requirements of the power supply
match the AC outlet. Connect the
power supply into an AC outlet.
The outlet should be near the
equipment and easily accessible.
5. Disconnect the keyboard from the
PC.
6. Connect the PowerLink cable to the
keyboard and the PC’s keyboard
port. If necessary use the supplied
adapter cable (5-pin male DIN to 6-
pin female mini DIN adapter).
7. Power up the PC.
Powering the MS5145-47 directly from the computer can sometimes
cause interference with the operation of the scanner or the computer.
Not all computers supply the same current through the keyboard port,
explaining why a scanner may 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.
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.
Figure 5.

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INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM
Stand Alone Keyboard MS5145-48
1. Turn off the host system.
2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male
connector into the jack on the
Eclipse. You will hear a ‘click’
when the connection is made.
If the scanner is receiving
power from the host system,
skip to step #5.
3. Connect the L-shaped plug of the
power supply into the power jack
on the PowerLink cable.
4. Make sure the AC input
requirements of the power supply
match the AC outlet. Connect the
power supply into an AC outlet.
The outlet should be near the
equipment and easily accessible.
5. Connect the PowerLink cable to the
keyboard port on the host system.
6. Turn on the host system.
Powering the MS5145-48 directly from the computer can sometimes
cause interference with the operation of the scanner or the computer. 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.
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.
Figure 6.

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Figure 7.
INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM
USB: LOW SPEED HID/POS USB MS5145-38
FULL SPEED USB MS5145-40
1. Turn off the host system.
2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector
of the USB cable into the jack on the
Eclipse. You will hear a ‘click’ when the
connection is made.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to
the host USB port.
4. Turn on the host system.
Plugging the scanner into a port on the
host system does not guarantee that
scanned information will be
communicated properly to the host
system. All Eclipse’s are shipped
already configured with a set of factory
defaults. Please refer to the MetroSelect
Configuration Guide or MetroSet2’s help files
for instructions on changing the scanner’s
configuration. It is important to check that
the scanner 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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THE POWERLINK CABLE
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 8.
1. Locate the small ‘pin-hole’ on the top of the unit near the bottom of the
Eclipse 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. You will here a faint ‘click’. Pull gently on the strain-relief of the PowerLink
cable and it will slide out of the scanner.
Connecting the PowerLink Cable
Important: If the PowerLink cable is not fully latched the unit can power
intermittently.
Figure 9a. Figure 9b.

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SCANNER PARTS
Green & Red LEDs
The MS5145’s laser pulses on and off when no bar code is presented, and
stays on when it senses a bar code. The green LED remains on during
normal pulse and scanning operation, and it blinks during power save mode.
On a successful read of a bar code, the red LED will flash and the scanner
will beep once. The LEDs are also used as diagnostic indicators and mode
indicators.
CodeGate Button
CodeGate technology allows the user to easily target the desired bar code
and complete the data transmission with a simple press of a button.

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THE MS5145 ECLIPSE™ SERIES
HOW TO USE CODEGATE AND THE MANUAL ACTIVATION MODE
CODEGATE®MANUAL ACTIVATION MODE*
* This feature is not a default setting.
Refer to the MetroSelect Configuration
Guide for instructions on enabling the
Manual Activation Mode.
Figure 10a. Figure 10b.
TWO MODES OF OPERATION
CodeGate, Out-of-Stand
• CodeGate activates when removed from the stand
• Bar code data is transmitted when the button is pressed
Manual Activation Mode*, Out-of-Stand
• Button activates laser
• Bar code data is scanned and transmitted while button is held down

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AUDIBLE INDICATORS
When the MS5145 scanner is operational, 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 Configuration Guide.
One Beep – on power up
The green LED will turn on, then the red LED will flash and the
scanner will beep once. The red LED will remain on for the
duration of the beep. The scanner is now ready to scan.
One Beep – during operation
When the scanner successfully reads a bar code, the red LED
will flash and the scanner will beep once (if programmed to do
so). If the scanner does not beep once and the red light does
not flash, then the bar code has not been successfully read.
Three Beeps – during operation
When entering the program mode, the red LED will flash while
the scanner simultaneously beeps three times. The red LED
will continue to flash until the unit exits program mode. Upon
exiting program mode, the scanner will beep three times and
the red LED will stop flashing.
When configured for communication timeout, 3 beeps during
operation will indicate that a communication timeout has
occurred.
Three Beeps – on power up
This is a failure indicator. Refer to the Failure Modes section
of this guide on page 11.
Razzberry Tone
This is a failure indicator or an invalid code read during
program mode. Refer to the Failure Modes section of this
guide on page 12.

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VISUAL INDICATORS
There is a red LED and a green LED on the MS5145. When the scanner is on,
the activity of the LEDs indicates the status of the current scan and the scanner.
Green and Red LEDs are off
The LEDs will not be illuminated if the scanner is not receiving
power from the host or transformer.
Steady Green
Indicates normal pulse or continuous laser operation.
Accompanied by a razzberry tone, it indicates that an invalid
bar code has been scanned.
Flashing Green
After a period of inactivity, the ON time of the pulsing laser will
be shortened. During this time the green LED will flash. This
indicates that the scanner is in a power saver mode. When a
bar code enters the laser field, the scanner will wake up and
return to normal pulse mode.
Steady Green and Single Red Flash
When the scanner successfully reads a bar code, the red LED
will flash and the scanner will beep. If the red LED does not
flash and the scanner does not beep, then the bar code has
not been successfully read.
Steady Green and Steady Red
After a successful read, the scanner transmits the data to the
host device. Some communication modes require that the host
inform the scanner when data is ready to be received. If the
host is not ready to accept the information, the scanner’s red
LED will remain on until the data can be transmitted.
Steady Green and Continuous Flashing Red
When entering the program mode, the red LED will flash, the
green LED will turn on and the scanner will beep three times.
The red LED will continue to flash and the green LED will stay
on until the unit exits the program mode.

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FAILURE MODES
One Razzberry Tone on Power-up
This indicates the scanner has experienced a laser or flipper
subsystem failure. Return the unit for repair to a Metrologic
Authorized Service Center.
Continuous Razzberry Tone with all LEDs off
If, upon power up, the scanner emits a continuous razzberry
tone, then the scanner has an experienced an electronic
failure. Return the unit for repair to a Metrologic Authorized
Service Center.
Three Beeps – on power up
If the scanner beeps 3 times on power up then, the non-volatile
memory (NovRAM) that holds the scanner configuration has
failed. Return the unit for repair to a Metrologic Authorized
Service Center.

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PROGRAMMING MODES
The MS5145 Eclipse has 3 modes of programming.
 Bar Codes
Eclipse can be configured by scanning the bar codes located in the
MetroSelect® Single-Line Configuration Guide (MLPN 00-02544). Please
refer to this guide for instructions. This manual can be downloaded for
FREE from Metrologic’s website (www.metrologic.com).
 MetroSet®2
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. The commands are equivalent to the numerical values of
the bar codes located in the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide
(MLPN 00-02544).
How does Serial Programming work?
1. Each command sent to the scanner is the ASCII representation of each
numeral in the configuration bar code. The entire numeric string is framed
with an ASCII [stx] and an ASCII [etx].
EXAMPLE #1:
Command for Disabling Codabar
Command = [stx]100104[etx]
String Sent to Scanner = 02h 31h 30h 30h 31h 30h 34h 03h
(All values are hexadecimal).
2. If the command sent to the scanner is valid, the scanner will respond with an
[ack].
3. If the command sent to the scanner in invalid, the scanner will respond with
a [nak].
NOTE: If this occurs, the end-user must start over at the very beginning of
the configuration sequence. Re-transmitting the invalid command
will not work, the user must start over.

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PROGRAMMING MODES
4. During programming, the motor and laser turn off. YOU CANNOT SCAN A
BAR CODE WHILE IN SERIAL PROGRAM MODE.
5. 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.
6. To enter serial program mode, send the following command
[stx]999999[etx].
7. To exit serial program mode, send the following command [stx]999999[etx],
the scanner will respond with an [ack] followed by 3 beeps.
8. This mode uses the current Baud Rate, Parity, Stop Bits and Data Bits
settings that are configured in the scanner. The default settings of the
scanner are 9600, Space, 2, 7 respectively. If a command is sent to the
scanner to change any of these settings, the change will NOT take effect
until after serial program mode is exited.
EXAMPLE #2:
The following example will set the scanner to the factory default settings,
Disable Scanning of Code 128 bar codes, change the beeper tone, and add
a “G” as a programmable prefix.
HOST SCANNER
FEATURE COMMAND ASCII REPRESENTATION RESPONSE
Enter Program Mode [stx]999999[etx] 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 03h [ack] or 06h
Load Defaults [stx]999998[etx] 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 38h 03h [ack] or 06h
Disable Code 128 [stx]100113[etx] 02h 31h 30h 30h 31h 31h 33h 03h [ack] or 06h
Alternate Tone 1 [stx]318565[etx] 02h 33h 31h 38h 35h 36h 35h 03h [ack] or 06h
Prog. Prefix #1 [stx]903500[etx] 02h 39h 30h 33h 35h 30h 30h 03h [ack] or 06h
Code Byte 0 [stx]0[etx] 02h 30h 03h [ack] or 06h
Code Byte 7 [stx]7[etx] 02h 37h 03h [ack] or 06h
Code Byte 1 [stx]1[etx] 02h 31h 03h [ack] or 06h
Exit Program Mode [stx]999999[etx] 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 03h [ack] or 06h
The scanner will beep three times!
The commands sent to the scanner do not include the small superscripted
‘3’ that you see in front of each bar code string in the MetroSelect manual.
THE ‘3’ SHOULD NOT BE SENT. IT IS A CODE TYPE DESIGNATION
ONLY!
As you will note for commands requiring additional bar codes to be scanned
(such as prefixes, suffixes, timeouts, etc.), simply send the code bytes in the
same order that you would normally scan the bar codes.