Metrologic MS5100 Eclipse Series User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction........................................................................................................... 1
Scanner and Accessories................................................................................. 2
Scanner Components....................................................................................... 4
Maintenance..................................................................................................... 4
Caution and Serial Number Labels................................................................... 5
Cable Removal................................................................................................. 6
Cable Connection Warning............................................................................... 6
Installation
RS232, Light Pen or Laser Emulation .............................................................. 7
IBM 46xx or OCIA ............................................................................................ 8
Keyboard Wedge.............................................................................................. 9
Stand-Alone Keyboard ................................................................................... 10
Low Speed USB (-38)..................................................................................... 11
Full Speed (-40).............................................................................................. 11
Scanner Operation ............................................................................................. 12
How to Use CodeGate®and the Manual Activation Mode.............................. 12
Two Modes of Operation ................................................................................ 12
Indicators........................................................................................................ 13
Audible .................................................................................................... 13
Visual....................................................................................................... 14
Failure ..................................................................................................... 15
Depth of Field ................................................................................................. 16
Configuration Modes ...................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................... 20
RS232 Demonstration Program ......................................................................... 23
Design Specifications ......................................................................................... 24
Applications and Protocols ................................................................................. 26
Default Settings .................................................................................................. 27
Upgrading the Flash ROM Firmware.................................................................. 32

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Scanner and Cable Terminations
Scanner Pinout Connections .......................................................................... 33
Cable Connector Configurations .................................................................... 35
Regulatory Compliance
Safety ............................................................................................................. 37
EMC ............................................................................................................... 38
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................ 40
Patents ............................................................................................................... 41
Index .................................................................................................................. 42

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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 typical
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 configurable Flash
ROM, PowerLink user-replaceable cables, MetroSet®2and MetroSelect®
configuration, and data editing (parsing).
ECLIPSE
MODEL NUMBER INTERFACE
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 RS232 Low Speed USB,
Keyboard Emulation or Serial Emulation*
MS5145 – 40 Full Speed USB
MS5145 – 41 RS232/Light Pen Emulation
MS5145 – 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.

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INTRODUCTION
Scanner and Accessories
BASIC KIT
Part # Description
MS5145 Eclipse Scanner
00-02544xMetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide*
70-79016xMS5100 Eclipse Series 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 @ 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
46-00530 90VAC to 255VAC, India
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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INTRODUCTION
Scanner and Accessories
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Part # Description
55-55000x-3 RS232 PowerLink Cable with Built in Power Jack
2.1 m (7 ft.) straight cord, long strain relief, black
55-55002x-3 Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable with Adapter
2.1 m (7 ft.) straight cord, long strain relief, black
55-55020x-3 Stand Alone Keyboard PowerLink Cable,
2.1 m (7 ft.) straight cord, long strain relief, black
55-55235x-N-3 USB Low Speed Communication Cable, Type A
1.5 m (5 ft.) straight cord, long strain relief, black
55-55200x-N-3
USB Full Speed Cable, Locking Pus-Power™ Type A
3 m (10 ft.) straight cord, long strain relief, black
This cable is for use with full speed USB (-40)
interface only.
MVC** IBM and OCIA Applications,
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.
46-46633 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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INTRODUCTION
Scanner Components
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
1 Mode Select Button/CodeGate Button (see page 12)
2 Red LED (see page 14)
3 Green LED (see page 14)
4 Red Output Window (Laser Aperture)
5 Speaker (see page 13)
6 10-Pin RJ45, Female Socket (see page 33)
7 Pin Hole for Cable Release (see page 6)
Figure 1. Scanner Components
Maintenance
Smudges and dirt can interfere with the proper scanning of a bar code.
The output window should be routinely cleaned with glass cleaner sprayed onto a
lint free, non-abrasive cleaning cloth.

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INTRODUCTION
Caution and Serial Number Labels
Figure 2. Label Location on the Bottom of the Scanner with Example
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.

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Figure 5.
INTRODUCTION
Cable Removal
Disconnect the power supply from the PowerLink cable and turn off power to the
host system before removing the cable from the scanner.
1. Locate the small ‘pin-hole’ beneath
the Eclipse logo on the front side of
the scanner near the end of the
handle.
2. Bend an ordinary paperclip into the
shape shown.
3. Insert the paperclip (or other small
metallic pin) into the small ‘pin-hole’.
There will be a faint ‘click’ when the
connector’s lock releases.
4. Pull gently on the cable’s strain-relief
to remove the cable.
Cable Connection Warning
Important: If the PowerLink cable is not fully latched the unit can power
intermittently.
Figure 4.
Figure 3.

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INSTALLATION
RS232, Light Pen or Laser Emulation
1. Turn off the host system.
2. Plug the male, 10-pin RJ45 end
of the PowerLink cable into the
10-pin socket on the MS5145.
3. Connect the 9-Pin female end of the
PowerLink cable to the appropriate
communication port on the host
device.
4. Plug the external power supply into the
power jack on the PowerLink cable.
Check the AC input requirements
of the power supply to make sure
the voltage matches the AC
outlet. The outlet must be
located near the equipment.
5. Connect AC power to the transformer.
6. Turn on the host system.
Plugging the scanner into the serial port of the PC does not guarantee that
scanned information will appear at the PC. A software driver and correct
configuration settings are also required for proper communications to
occur.
Powering the MS5145 directly from the host device can sometimes cause
interference with the operation of the scanner or the computer. Not all
computers supply the same current. For this reason, Metrologic
recommends using an external power supply. For additional information
contact a Metrologic customer service representative.
All MS5145-00 scanners leave the factory with the Laser Emulation Mode
enabled. If you recall defaults while re-configuring the 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.
See page 5.
Figure 6. RS232, Light Pen, or Laser
Emulation Connections

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INSTALLATION
IBM 46xx or OCIA
1. Turn off the host system.
2. Plug the male 10-pin RJ45 end of
the MVC cable into the 10-pin socket
on the MS5145.
3. For IBM:
connect the other end of the MVC
cable to Port 9 of the host device.
For OCIA:
Connect the other end of the MVC
cable to the appropriate
communication port on the host
device.
4. Turn on the host device
Figure 7. IBM (above) and OCIA
(
below
)
Connections

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INSTALLATION
Keyboard Wedge
1. Turn off the host system.
2. Plug the male, 10-pin RJ45 end
of the PowerLink cable into the
10-pin socket on the MS5145.
3. Disconnect the keyboard from the
host/PC.
4. Connect the Y ends of the PowerLink
cable to the keyboard and the host’s
keyboard port. If necessary, use the
supplied adapter cable to make the
connections.
5. Plug the external power supply into the
power jack on the PowerLink cable.
Check the AC input
requirements of the power
supply to make sure the
voltage matches the AC
outlet. The outlet must be
located near the equipment.
6. Connect AC power to the transformer.
7. Turn on the host system.
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.
See page 5.
Figure 8. Keyboard Wedge Connections

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INSTALLATION
Stand-Alone Keyboard
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.
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.
4. Connect the PowerLink cable to the
keyboard port on the host system.
5. Turn on the host system.
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.
See page 5.
Figure 9. Stand-Alone Keyboard
Connection

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Figure 10. USB
INSTALLATION
USB: Low Speed USB (-38)
Full Speed USB (-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.
As a default, the MS5145-38 leaves the factory with USB Keyboard
Emulation Mode enabled.
For information on configuring the MS5145-38 for USB Serial Emulation
Mode, please refer to the USB section of the MetroSelect Single-Line
Configuration Guide (00-02544X).
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 Single-Line
Configuration Guide or MetroSet2’s help files for instructions on
changing the scanner’s factory default configuration. The scanner and
host system must use the same communication protocols.

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SCANNER OPERATION
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 11. CodeGate Enabled Figure 12. Manual Activation Mode
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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SCANNER OPERATION
Indicators
Audible
When the MS5145 scanner is operational, the scanner provides audible
feedback to indicate the status of the scanner and the last scan. Eight settings
are available for the tone of the beep (normal, 6 alternate tones and no tone).
for instructions on how to change the lone of the beeper, refer to the Single-Line
MetroSelect 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 configuration mode, the red LED will flash while the scanner
simultaneously beeps three times. The red LED will continue to flash until the
unit exits configuration mode. Upon exiting configuration 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 14.
Razzberry Tone
This is a failure indicator or an invalid code read during configuration mode.
Refer to the Failure Modes section of this guide on page 14.

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SCANNER OPERATION
Indicators
Visual
The MS5145 is equipped with a red LED and green LED that indicates the
scanner’s state and the status of the current scan when the unit is in operation.
Figure 13. LED Color and Location
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 configuration 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 configuration mode.

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SCANNER OPERATION
Indicators
Failure
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 no LEDs
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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SCANNER OPERATION
Depth of Field vs. Minimum Bar Code Element Width
Minimum Bar Code Element Width
A B C D E F
mm .10 .12 .17 .26 .33 .66
mils 4.1 4.8 6.8 10.4 13 26
Figure 14. Depth of Field vs. Minimum Bar Code Element Width