Metrologic MX009 Operating instructions

METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.
MX009 USB Converter
Programming Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
How does the MX009 USB Cable Operate?..................................................... 1
What is the difference between USB Keyboard and USB Point-of-Sale?......... 1
How is the MX009 Configured for USB Keyboard? .......................................... 2
How is the MX009 Configured for USB Point-of-Sale (POS)?.......................... 3
MX009 USB Cable Options .................................................................................. 4
Accessories and Supplies .................................................................................... 5
Cable Installation.................................................................................................. 6
Labels................................................................................................................... 7
Programming for USB Keyboard Emulation (MX009-2xx7x)
PowerLink Compatible Scanners ..................................................................... 8
MS951, IS4120, And IS4220 .......................................................................... 11
MS6720, MS860, and Tech Series................................................................. 14
Programming For USB POS Emulation (MX009-2xx8x)
PowerLink Compatible Scanners ................................................................... 19
MS951, IS4120, AND IS4220 .......................................................................... 20
MS6720, MS860, MS700 and Tech Series .................................................... 21
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................... 23
Specifications ..................................................................................................... 24
Cable Information ............................................................................................... 25
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................ 26
Notices ............................................................................................................... 27
Patent Information .............................................................................................. 29
Additional Bar Codes.......................................................................................... 30

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INTRODUCTION
Metrologic’s MX009 USB Cable is a device that converts serial RS232 formatted
data to either USB Keyboard or USB Point-of-Sale communication protocol. The
MX009 can be used with all Metrologic products equipped with RS232 interface,
as well as all versions of PowerLink compatible scanners. (All versions of Power
Link compatible scanners are equipped with RS232 transmit and receive
communication lines.)
•HOW DOES THE MX009 USB CABLE OPERATE?
The MX009 functions only with Metrologic scanners equipped with RS232
interface. Some older scanner models have only one interface available.
For example, if your scanner is an MS951 with OCIA interface, the MX009
will not function with this product. However, all PowerLink compatible
scanners are equipped with the ability to communicate RS232 independent
of the interface purchased. (All PowerLink compatible scanners are easy to
identify, because the cable is detachable). For a list of PowerLink
compatible scanners, refer to page 4.
The scanner transmits the scanned data via RS232 communication to the
MX009. The MX009 then converts the data from RS232 to either USB
Keyboard or USB Point-of-Sale.
•WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN USB KEYBOARD AND
USB POINT-OF-SALE?
When the MX009 is set-up to communicate as a USB Keyboard, the
scanned data will appear in the current application that is active on your PC.
The data is entered just as if the keys were pressed on the keyboard.
When the MX009 is set-up to communicate as a USB Point-of-Sale device,
the data emulates serial (RS232) data through the use of a Metrologic
developed driver. The device will then work with existing serial (RS232)
applications. The drivers can be downloaded at:
For Windows 2000/XP Operating Systems
ftp://ftp.metrologic.com/pub/download/software/mtlgpos.zip
For Windows 98 (Second Edition) Operating System
ftp://ftp.metrologic.com/pub/download/software/mtlgpos98.zip
The MX009 leaves the factory set for either USB Keyboard or USB
Point-of-Sale. Refer to pages 8 - 22 of this manual to determine the set-up
of your MX009.

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INTRODUCTION (CONT.)
•HOW IS THE MX009 CONFIGURED FOR USB KEYBOARD?
This guide contains the configuration bar codes necessary to ensure that the
scanner communicates properly with the MX009. The scanner
communicates using RS232 protocol. The default (RS232) settings of the
scanner are as follows:
•For Non-PowerLink Scanners
9600 baud, 7 data bits, 2 stop bits and space parity
•For PowerLink Scanners
9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bits and no parity
In addition, the scanner uses ACK/NAK and XON/XOFF software
handshaking, and the data transmission ends with both carriage return and
line feed suffixes.
On non-PowerLink scanners, the 1st and 2nd prefixes are used to set the
country of the keyboard.
NOTE #1
Please note, some of the older Metrologic products allow for a maximum
of 2 prefixes. Because 2 prefixes are required for setting the country,
custom prefixes cannot be set on these products. Please refer to the
scanner configuration guide for the number of configurable prefixes
available on your product.
Example #1: MS951, German Keyboard, Bar Code = 012345, No custom
prefixes available.
Configuration: <Ctl-V> <D> <012345> <CR><LF>
Pref #1 Pref #2 Data Terminators
Data Transmitted = 012345<CR>
Prefixes #1 and #2 specify the German keyboard and the <CR> <LF>
terminators are needed by the MX009 for framing the data. Only 2 custom
prefixes are available on the MS951, MS6720, MS700, MS860, Tech
Series, IS4120 and IS4220.

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INTRODUCTION (CONT.)
•HOW IS THE MX009 CONFIGURED FOR USB POINT-OF-SALE (POS)?
This guide contains the configuration bar codes necessary to ensure that the
scanner communicates properly with the MX009. The scanner
communicates using RS232 protocol. The default (RS232) settings of the
scanner are as follows:
•For Non-PowerLink Scanners
9600 baud, 7 data bits, 2 stop bits and space parity
•For PowerLink Scanners
9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bits and no parity
In addition, the scanner uses ACK/NAK and XON/XOFF software
handshaking, and the data transmission ends with both carriage return and
line feed suffixes.
NOTE #2
When using USB Point-of-Sale, special prefixes are not required.

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MX009 USB CABLE OPTIONS
PART NUMBER CONNECTOR TYPE
STRAIGHT
COILED
USB
END
SCANNER
END
COMPATIBLE SCANNER MODELS
S
MX009-2MA7
C
Type A
10-pin
RJ45
Male
All versions of:
MS6220, MS6520, IS6520, MS7100,
MS7220, and MS9500.
S
MX009-2FA7
C
Type A
10-pin
RJ45
Female
MS951-14, MS961-14,
MS6720-14, IS4220-14, IS4220-81
MX009-2WA7 S Type A
25-pin
D-Sub
Female
MS700-1, MS700-2, MS700-11,
MS700-17, MS860-1, MS860-2,
MS860-11, MS860-17
S
MX009-2MB7
C
Locking
Type A
10-pin
RJ45
Male
All versions of:
MS6220, MS6520, IS6520, MS7100,
MS7220, and MS9500.
S
MX009-2FB7
C
Locking
Type A
10-pin
RJ45
Female
MS951-14, MS961-14,
MS6720-14, IS4220-14, IS4220-81
MX009 USB KEYBOARD EMULATION CABLES
MX009-2WB7 S Locking
Type A
25-pin
D-Sub
Female
MS700-1, MS700-2, MS700-11,
MS700-17, MS860-1, MS860-2,
MS860-11, MS860-17,
PART NUMBER CONNECTOR TYPE
STRAIGHT
COILED
USB
END
SCANNER
END
COMPATIBLE SCANNER MODELS
S
MX009-2MA8
C
Type A 10-pin RJ45
Male
All versions of:
MS6220, MS6520, IS6520, MS7100,
MS7220, and MS9500.
S
MX009-2FA8
C
Type A 10-pin RJ45
Female
MS951-14, MS961-14,
MS6720-14, IS4220-14, IS4220-81
MX009-2WA8 S Type A
25-pin
D-Sub
Female
MS700-1, MS700-2, MS700-11,
MS700-17, MS860-1, MS860-2,
MS860-11, MS860-17
S
MX009-2MB8
C
Locking
Type A
10-pin RJ45
Male
All versions of:
MS6220, MS6520, IS6520,
MS7100, MS7220, and MS9500.
S
MX009-2FB8
C
Locking
Type A
10-pin RJ45
Female
MS951-14, MS961-14,
MS6720-14, IS4220-14, IS4220-81
MX009 USB POS CABLES
MX009-2WB8 S Locking
Type A
25-pin
D-Sub
Female
MS700-1, MS700-2, MS700-11,
MS700-17, MS860-1, MS860-2,
MS860-11, MS860-17

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ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES
•MX009 USB Converter Cable
MX009-2xx7x* USB Keyboard Emulation Cable
or
MX009-2xx8x* USB POS Emulation Cable
•MX009 USB Converter Cable Programming Guide †
[ MLPN 00-02574 ]
†Available for download on Metrologic's website, www.metrologic.com.
* PART NUMBER DESIGNATION
Optional Accessories
•AC to DC Power Transformer
To order additional items, contact the dealer, distributor or call Metrologic’s
Customer Service Department at 1-800-METRO or 1-800-436-3876.

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CABLE INSTALLATION
Make sure the AC input requirements of the power supply match the AC
outlet. The outlet should be near the equipment and easily accessible.

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LABELS
Each USB Converter has CE, UL and caution information embedded in the back
of the case. The following is an example of this label.
Each USB Converter will also have a flag tag attached to the cable with
manufacture date, model, and serial number.
** Illustrations shown are not actual size.

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PROGRAMMING FOR USB KEYBOARD EMULATION (MX009-2XX7X)
PowerLink Compatible Scanners
These Metrologic Scanners used with the MX009 Cable must be reconfigured
using the following bar codes before the MX009 can communicate properly with
a host system.
•MS9500 Voyager® Series
•MS7100 Orbit®
•MS7220 ArgusSCAN®
•MS6520 Cubit®
•IS6520 Cubit®
•MS6220 Pulsar®
•All MetroSelect Compatible
Scanners
Note: USB Emulation programming must be completed before
enabling/disabling any additional features documented in the
programming guide provided with the scanner.
Important: When enabling/disabling additional features do not scan the
Recall Defaults bar code or all USB Emulation
programming will need to be reconfigured.
Scan the following bar codes in numbered sequence.
1.
ENTER/EXIT PROGRAM MODE
³999999
2.
RECALL DEFAULTS
³999998
3.
LOAD USB DEFAULTS
³999978
Continued on next page.

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PROGRAMMING FOR USB KEYBOARD EMULATION (MX009-2XX7X)
4. Scan the appropriate bar code below to set USB Keyboard Emulation to the
country keyboard required (defaults to USA).
USA
³416260
SWITZERLAND
³416280
SPAIN
³416250
ITALY
³416240
GERMANY
³416230
FRANCE
³416220
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PROGRAMMING FOR USB KEYBOARD EMULATION (MX009-2XX7X)
UNITED KINGDOM
³416210
BELGIUM
³416200
JAPANESE
³4162100
IBM 4700 FINANCIAL
KEYBOARD
³416270
SWEDEN/FINLAND
³416290
5.
ENTER/EXIT PROGRAM
MODE
³999999

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PROGRAMMING FOR USB KEYBOARD EMULATION (MX009-2XX7X)
MS951, IS4120, AND IS4220
These Metrologic Scanners used with the MX009 Converter Cable must be
reconfigured using the following bar codes before the MX009 can communicate
with a host system.
Note: USB Emulation programming must be completed before
enabling/disabling any additional features documented in the
programming guide provided with the scanner.
Important: When enabling/disabling additional features do not scan the
recall defaults bar code or all USB Emulation programming
will need to be reconfigured.
Scan the following bar codes in numbered sequence.
1.
ENTER/EXIT PROGRAM MODE
**
2.
RECALL DEFAULTS
DF1
3.
*ENABLE RS-232 INTERFACE
LP2
4.
ENABLE XON/XOFF
SH4
5.
ENABLE ACK/NAK
SH2
6.
1ST PROGRAMMABLE PREFIX ID
RAT
7.Refer to the Prefix #1 column in the USB Keyboard Country Cross-
Reference Table on Page 12. Scan the 3 Code Bytes associated with the
required Country Keyboard.
Example
To set for Prefix #1 for Belgium:
1. Locate Belgium in the Country column of the table on page 12.
2. Check the Prefix #1 column next to Belgium to identify the
required codes (022).
3. Go to Page 13 and scan code byte RB0, RB2, then RB2 again.
Continued on next page.

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PROGRAMMING FOR USB KEYBOARD EMULATION (MX009-2XX7X)
8.2ND PROGRAMMABLE PREFIX ID
RAU
9. Refer to the Prefix #2 Column of the table below. Scan the 3 Code Bytes
associated with the required country keyboard.
Example
To set Prefix #2 for Belgium:
1. Locate Belgium in the Country column of the table below.
2. Check the Prefix #2 column next to the Belgium to identify the
required codes (065).
3. Go to Page 13 and scan code byte RB0, RB6, and RB5.
USB KEYBOARD COUNTRY CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE
COUNTRY PREFIX #1 PREFIX #2 DESCRIPTION OF
PREFIXES
(decimal) (decimal)
Belgium 022 065 <CTRL V> A
U.K. 022 066 <CTRL V> B
French 022 067 <CTRL V> C
German 022 068 <CTRL V> D
Italian 022 069 <CTRL V> E
Spain 022 070 <CTRL V> F
U.S. 022 071 <CTRL V> G
Reserved 022 072 <CTRL V> H
Swiss 022 073 <CTRL V> I
Swedish/Finnish 022 074 <CTRL V> J
Japanese 022 075 <CTRL V> K
Reserved 022 076 <CTRL V> L
Continued on next page.

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PROGRAMMING FOR USB KEYBOARD EMULATION (MX009-2XX7X)
Scan the 3 code bytes associated with the required country keyboard.
RB0-0
RB0
RB1-1
RB1
RB2-2
RB2
RB3-3
RB3
RB4-4
RB4
RB5-5
RB5
RB6-6
RB6
RB7-7
RB7
RB8
RB8
RB9-9
RB9
10.
ENTER/EXIT
PROGRAM MODE
**

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PROGRAMMING FOR USB KEYBOARD EMULATION (MX009-2XX7X)
MS6720, MS860, MS700, AND TECH SERIES
These Metrologic Scanners used with the MX009 Converter Cable must be
reconfigured using the following bar codes before the MX009 can communicate
properly with a host system.
Note: USB Emulation programming must be completed before
enabling/disabling any additional features documented in the
programming guide provided with the scanner.
Important: When enabling/disabling additional features do not scan the
recall defaults bar code or all USB Emulation programming
will need to be reconfigured.
Scan the following bar codes in numbered sequence.
1.
ENTER/EXIT PROGRAM MODE
012345 66666 7
2.
RECALL DEFAULTS
012345 66661 2
3.
ENABLE RS-232
012345 30955 7
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4.
ENABLE XON/OFF
HANDSHAKING
012345 11714 5
5.
ENABLE ACK/NAK
012345 11713 8
6.
PROGRAMMABLE PREFIX #1
012345 92000 4
7.
CONTROL V PREFIX
012345 00022 5
8.
PROGRAMMABLE PREFIX #2
012345 92100 1
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PROGRAMMING FOR USB KEYBOARD EMULATION (MX009-2XX7X)
9. Scan one of the following bar codes to set Keyboard Emulation.
BELGIUM
012345 00065 2
UNITED KINGDOM
012345 00066 9
FRENCH
012345 00067 6
GERMAN
012345 00068 3
ITALIAN
012345 00069 0
Continued on next page.