Metrologic MS9500 Voyager Series User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................................................................1
Scanner and Accessories ......................................................................................2
Installing the Scanner to the Host System
RS232, OCIA, Laser Emulation, and Light Pen Emulation................................4
IBM 46xx ..........................................................................................................5
Keyboard Wedge ...............................................................................................6
Stand Alone Keyboard.......................................................................................7
Integrated USB
Full Speed......................................................................................................8
Low Speed.....................................................................................................8
The PowerLink Cable
Disconnecting ....................................................................................................9
Connecting.........................................................................................................9
The MS9540 VoyagerCG®Series
How to Use CodeGate®and the Manual Activation Mode ..............................10
Three Modes of Operation...............................................................................10
Stand Kits
Parts.................................................................................................................11
Assembly .........................................................................................................12
Scanner Parts ......................................................................................................15
Audible Indicators ................................................................................................16
Visual Indicators...................................................................................................17
Failure Modes ......................................................................................................18
Configuration Modes............................................................................................19
Upgrading the Flash ROM Firmware ...................................................................22
Labels ..................................................................................................................23
Maintenance ........................................................................................................23
Depth of Field.......................................................................................................24

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IR Activation.........................................................................................................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..................................................................................................43
Laser and Product Safety ....................................................................................44
Patents.................................................................................................................46
Index ....................................................................................................................47
Contact Information and Office Locations............................................................49

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INTRODUCTION
Metrologic’s MS9520 Voyager and the MS9540 VoyagerCG®are a group of
single-line laser bar code scanners that have the ability to decode all standard
1D, RSS-14, RSS Limited and RSS Expanded bar codes. The MS9520 is
packed with all of the same features as the MS9540, with the exception of
Metrologic’s patented CodeGate®technology.
Some additional key product features include:
•Auto-trigger operation and auto-stand detect
•CodeGate data transmission technology (MS9540 only)
•Flash – Upgradeable Firmware
•Detachable user-replaceable cables
•Easy configuration with MetroSelect®barcodes and MetroSet®2
Windows®compatible software
•Support for common interfaces including USB (see chart below)
•A 5-year limited warranty
•Sunrise 2005 compliant
The MS9540 includes 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 allowing the user to easily align the visible laser line over the
bar code selected for scanning. Then just press the CodeGate button and the
data is transmitted to the host system.
Equipped with both ‘in-stand’ and ‘out-of-stand’ operation, the Voyager and
VoyagerCG can be used as hand-held or fixed projection scanners.
The VoyagerCG automatically senses when it is placed in the stand and
de-activates the CodeGate button for hands free operation.
VOYAGER VOYAGERCG INTERFACE
MS9520 – 00 MS9540 – 00 Laser Emulation RS232 Transmit/Receive
MS9520 – 9 MS9540 – 9 OCIA
MS9520 – 11 MS9540 – 11 IBM 468X/469X, RS232-TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS
MS9520 – 14 MS9540 – 14 RS232 - TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR
MS9520 – 38 MS9540 – 38 Low Speed USB,
Serial Emulation or Keyboard Emulation
MS9520 – 40 MS9540 – 40 Full Speed USB
MS9520 – 41 MS9540 – 41 RS232/Light Pen Emulation
MS9520 – 47 MS9540 – 47 Keyboard Wedge, Stand-Alone Keyboard and
RS232 Transmit/Receive

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SCANNER AND ACCESSORIES
BASIC KIT
Part # Description
MS9520 – xx
or
MS9540 – xx
Voyager or VoyagerCG Bar Code Scanner
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
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Part # Description
AC to DC Power Transformer- Regulated 5.2VDC @ 650 mA output.
45-45593 120V United States
45-45591 220V-240V Continental European
45-45592 220V-240V United Kingdom
46-46803 220V-240V Australia
46-46931 220V-240V China
53-53000x-3 RS232 PowerLink Cable with Built in Power Jack
2.7 m (9 ft.) coiled cord, long strain relief, black
54-54000x-3 RS232 PowerLink Cable with Built in Power Jack
2.1 m (7 ft.) straight cord, short strain relief, black
53-53002x-3 Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable with Adapter Cable
2.7 m (9 ft.) coiled cord, long strain relief, black
53-53020x-3 Stand Alone Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable
2.7 m (9 ft.) coiled cord, long strain relief, 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
53-53015x-3 OCIA PowerLink Cable with Built in Power Jack
2.7 m (9 ft.) coiled cord, long strain relief, black
53-53213x-N-3 USB Power/Communication Cable, Locking Type A
2.7 m (9 ft.) coiled cord, long strain relief, black
53-53214x-N-3
USB Power/Communication Cable, Locking Type A
4.5 m (15 ft.) coiled cord, long strain relief, black
Not for use with Low Speed USB scanners.
Use with Full Speed USB scanners only.
53-53235x-N-3
Low Speed USB Communication Cable,
Non-Locking Type A
2.7 m (9 ft.) coiled cord, long strain relief, black
MVC** 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)
46-46433 OR
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.

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INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM
RS232, OCIA, LASER EMULATION,AND LIGHT PEN EMULATION
MS9520-00/ 9/14 /41 AND MS9540-00/9/14/ 41
1. Turn off the host system.
2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male
connector into the jack on the
scanner. 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. 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.
All MS95x0-00 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
MS95 x 0-00 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 1.

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INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM
IBM 46XX MS9520-11 AND MS9540-11
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 scanner. You will hear a ‘click’
when the connection is made.
3. Connect the other end of the MVC
cable to the host device.
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. 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.
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.
To maintain compliance with standard CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-00/UL 60950 and norm EN/IEC
60950, the power source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited
power source.
Figure 2.

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INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM
KEYBOARD WEDGE MS9520-47 AND MS9540-47
1. Turn off the host system.
2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male
connector into the jack on the scanner.
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 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. 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.
Powering the MS95x0-47 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 3.