Metrologic MS9500 Voyager Series User manual

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

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LOCATIONS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction........................................................................................................... 1
Scanner and Accessories..................................................................................... 2
Operation Test...................................................................................................... 4
Installing the Scanner to the Host System
MS9520-00/9/11/14/41 AND MS9540-00/9/11/14/41......................................... 5
Keyboard Wedge MS9520-47 and MS9540-47................................................ 6
Stand Alone Keyboard ..................................................................................... 7
Integrated USB
Full Speed MS9520-40 and MS9540-40 ...................................................... 8
Low Speed POS MS9520-39 and MS9540-39............................................. 8
Low Speed HID MS9520-38 and MS9540-38 .............................................. 8
Installation Notes for External USB Interface ................................................... 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
Programming 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 ................................................................................................ 42
Laser and Product Safety................................................................................... 43
Patents ............................................................................................................... 45
Index................................................................................................................... 46

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INTRODUCTION
The Voyager®MS9500 Series single-line hand-held scanners include both the
MS9520 and MS9540.
The VoyagerCG®MS9540 features Metrologic’s patented CodeGate®
technology. CodeGate is an intuitive scanning system that is ideal for all
scanning applications, including menu-scanning, point-of-sale, document
processing, and inventory control.
CodeGate works hand-in-hand with Metrologic’s patented automatic-triggering
scheme. Simply present a bar code to the scanner; the high-visibility
650-nanometer laser is automatically activated allowing the user to easily select
the bar code to be scanned. Press the CodeGate button and the data is
transmitted to the host system.
Equipped with both ‘in-stand’ and ‘out-of-stand’ operation, Voyager can be used
as both a hand-held and fixed projection scanner. Voyager automatically senses
when it is placed in the stand and de-activates the CodeGate button.
If the advantage of CodeGate technology is unnecessary in your application,
then the MS9520 is the Voyager of choice. The MS9520 is packed with all of the
same features as the MS9540, with the exception of CodeGate.
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, data editing (parsing) capability using
Bits ‘n’ Pieces®, and a 5-year limited warranty.
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, HID
MS9520 – 39 MS9540 – 39 Low Speed USB, POS
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
MS9500 Voyager Series 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 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
54-54xxx PowerLink Cable with built in power jack
2.1m (7') straight cord, short strain relief
53-53xxx PowerLink Cable with built in power jack
2.7m (9') coiled cord, long strain relief
xxx specifies connection to the host
53-53002 Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable with Adapter Cable
53-53020 Stand Alone Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable
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
53-53213 USB Power/Communication Cable,
3 m (10’) coiled cord, long strain relief, gray
53-53214
USB Power/Communication Cable,
5 m (10’) coiled cord, long strain relief, gray
Not for use with Low Speed USB scanners.
Use with Full Speed USB scanners only.
MX009-2** MX009 USB Converter Cable
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 and MX009 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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OPERATIONAL TEST
1. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male
connector into the jack on the
Voyager or VoyagerCG. 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 Voyager 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. The
scanner will beep once and
flash the red LED if the bar
code was successfully
decoded and transmitted
(default mode only). For the
MS9540, press the CodeGate
button to transmit the data.
All Voyager’s are shipped configured with a set of 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.
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