Metrologic Instruments MS9524 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

MS9524-00/9/11/14/41 and MS9544-00/9/11/14/41 ......................................... 5

Keyboard Wedge MS9524-47 and MS9544-47................................................ 6

Stand Alone Keyboard...................................................................................... 7

Integrated Full Speed USB MS9524-40 and MS9544-40................................. 8

Installation Notes for the MX009 USB Converter Cable ................................... 8

Disconnection the PowerLink Cable..................................................................... 9

Connecting the PowerLink Cable ......................................................................... 9

How to Use CodeGate

Two Modes of Operation .................................................................................... 10

How to Scan PDF Bar Codes ............................................................................. 11

Stand Kits ........................................................................................................... 12

Assembling the Stands....................................................................................... 13

Scanner Parts..................................................................................................... 16

Audible Indicators............................................................................................... 17

Visual Indicators ................................................................................................. 18

Failure Modes..................................................................................................... 20

Programming Modes .......................................................................................... 21

Upgrading the Flash ROM Firmware.................................................................. 24

Labels................................................................................................................. 25

Maintenance....................................................................................................... 25

Depth of Field

Minimum Bar Code Element Width ................................................................ 26

PDF417 Minimum Bar Code Element Width .................................................. 27

IR Activation ....................................................................................................... 28

Applications and Protocols ................................................................................. 29

Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................... 30

RS-232 Demonstration Program ........................................................................ 34

Design Specifications ......................................................................................... 35

Default Settings .................................................................................................. 37

Scanner and Cable Terminations

Scanner Pinout Connections .......................................................................... 42

Cable Connector Configurations .................................................................... 44

Limited Warranty ................................................................................................ 46

Notices and Cautions ......................................................................................... 47

Patents ............................................................................................................... 48

Index................................................................................................................... 49

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- MS9544 ..................................................................... 10

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INTRODUCTION

The VoyagerPDF™ series of scanners has taken the already proven and reliable
Voyager series to new levels of ability. With its introduction, Metrologic’s
VoyagerPDF™ series has added the ability to decode PDF, a 2D symbology that
includes both normal and truncated version of this bar code type. This
symbology differs from normal 1D barcodes and can be viewed as a series of 1D
segments arranged vertically. Therefore PDF codes are scanned by sweeping
the high-speed laser scan line up or down over the code gathering information
from each line. This
software designed to optimize PDF417 performance. Two base models are
available, the MS9544 and MS9524.

The MS9544 includes Metrologic’s patented auto trigger and CodeGate
feature. 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. Since scanning PDF codes requires multiple
scans, a separate programmable CodeGate feature has been added. With PDF
CodeGate disabled, PDF codes can be decoded and transmitted automatically,
without compromising the versatility achieved with CodeGate.

Equipped with both ‘in-stand’ and ‘out-of-stand’ operation, this series can be
used as both a hand-held and a fixed projection scanner. VoyagerPDF
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 MS9524 is the VoyagerPDF of choice. The MS9524 is packed with all of
the same features as the MS9544, with the exception of CodeGate.

series integrates a high performance processor with

®

button

The Voyager

PDF series is packed with additional features such as: user

programmable Flash ROM, high speed scanning, PowerLink user-replaceable
cables, easy programming using Windows® software or bar codes, OPOS and
JPOS system compatibility, and support for commonly used interfaces including
USB.

VoyagerPDF

MS9524 – 00 MS9544 – 00 Laser Emulation*, RS-232 Transmit/Receive*
MS9524 – 9 MS9544 – 9 OCIA*
MS9524 – 11 MS9544 – 11 IBM 468X/469X*, RS232-TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS
MS9524 – 14 MS9544 – 14 RS232 - TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR
MS9524 – 40 MS9544 – 40 Full-speed USB
MS9524 – 41 MS9544 – 41 RS-232/Light Pen Emulation*

MS9524 – 47 MS9544 – 47

VoyagerPDF

with CodeGate

Interface

Keyboard Wedge, Stand-Alone Keyboard and
RS232 Transmit/Receive

* PDF bar codes are transmitted as Code 39 for these interfaces. Acceptance on host

side is dependant on host's ability to handle large amounts of data.

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SCANNER AND ACCESSORIES

BASIC KIT

Part # Description

MS9524 or
MS9544

Voyager

PDF Series Scanner

00-02544 MetroSelect Single-Line Programming Guide*

00-02990 Supplemental Programming Guide*

00-02989 MS9524/44 VoyagerPDF 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 @ 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-3

53-53xxx-3

PowerLink Cable with built in power jack

2.1m (7') straight cord, short strain relief, black

PowerLink Cable with built in power jack

2.7m (9') coiled cord, long strain relief, black

xxx specifies connection to the host.

53-53002-3 Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable with Adapter Cable

53-53020-3 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

53-53214

USB Power/Communication Cable,
3 m (10’) coiled cord, long strain relief, gray

USB Power/Communication Cable,
5 m (17’) coiled cord, long strain relief, gray

MX009-3** 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

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.

Wall Mount Hanger Accessory Kit

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OPERATIONAL TEST

1. Connect the 10-pin RJ45

male connector into the
jack on the VoyagerPDF.
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.

Figure 1.

4. When the Voyager

PDF is

ready to scan, the blue
LED will turn on, the white
LED will flash and the
scanner will beep once.

Figure 2.

5. Place a bar code in front of

the scanning window. The
scanner will beep once and
flash the white LED if the
bar code was successfully
decoded and transmitted

Figure 3.

(default mode only).
For the MS9544, press the
CodeGate® button to transmit
the data. (See page 10.)

VoyagerPDF is shipped from the factory programmed with default
settings. Refer to the MetroSelect® Programming 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/IEC 60950.

To maintain compliance with standard CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-00/UL 60950 and EN/IEC
60950, the power source should meet applicable performance requirements for a limited
power source.

4

INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM

MS9524-00/9/11/14/41 and MS9544-00/9/11/14/41

1. Turn off the host system.

2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male

connector into the jack on the
VoyagerPDF. 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.

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.

Figure 4.

Plugging the scanner into a port on the host system does not guarantee
that scanned information will be communicated properly to the host
system. The scanner is shipped from the factory programmed with default
settings. Please refer to the MetroSelect Programming Guide

MLPN 00-02544) or MetroSet2’s help files for instructions on changing the

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scanner’s configuration. In addition, please 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/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.

5

INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM

Keyboard Wedge MS9524-47 and MS9544-47

1. Turn off the PC.

2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male

connector into the jack on the
VoyagerPDF. 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.

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. The PowerLink cable is terminated

with a 5-pin DIN female connector on
one end, and a 6-pin mini DIN male on
the other. Metrologic will supply an
adapter cable with a 5-pin DIN male
connector on one end and a 6-pin mini
DIN female connector on the other.
According to the termination required,
connect the appropriate end of the
adapter cable to the PowerLink cable,
leaving the necessary termination
exposed for connecting to the
keyboard and the keyboard port on
the PC.

Figure 5.

7. Connect to the PowerLink cable to the

keyboard and the keyboard port on the PC.

8. Power up the PC.

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.

6

INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM

Stand Alone Keyboard

1. Turn off the host system.

2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male

connector into the jack on the
VoyagerPDF. 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.

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.

Figure 6.

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.

7

INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM

Integrated Full Speed USB MS9524-40 and MS9544-40

1. Turn off the host system.

2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector

of the USB cable into the jack on the
VoyagerPDF. 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. The scanner is shipped from the
factory programmed with default settings.
Please refer to the MetroSelect
Programming Guide
(MLPN 00-02544) or MetroSet2’s help files
for instructions on changing the scanner’s
configuration. In addition, please check
that the scanner and host system are
using the same communication protocol.

Figure 7.

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.

Installation Notes for the MX009 USB Converter Cable

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.

Please refer to the MX009 USB Converter Cable Programming Guide
(MLPN 00-02574) supplied with your MX009 cable for detailed installation and
programming guidelines.

8

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

Voyager 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 9b.Figure 9a.

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HOW TO USE CODEGATE – MS9544

•

1

2

3

TWO MODES OF OPERATION

• Auto-triggers while in the stand

Auto trigger

activates the
laser

• Place the
laser line on
the bar code

• Press the
CodeGate
button to
transmit the

Figure 10.

• Bar code is automatically decoded and
transmitted

Figure 11.

• CodeGate activates when removed from
the stand

• Bar code data is transmitted when the
CodeGate button is pressed

Figure 12.

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HOW TO SCAN PDF BAR CODES

Operator Note: PDF-CodeGate is disabled (by default) in all MS9544

Voyager

Figure 13.

PDF units.

Laser Beam

Sweep

Beam
Down

1. The auto trigger activates the
laser when the bar code is
placed in the scanner's IR
range.

2. Position the laser line at the top
of the code then sweep the
beam over and down to the
base of the code. If needed,
re-sweep the entire code, up
and down. As segments of the
code are scanned, an audible
indicator will sound (default).

Figure 14.

Operator Note:

Best scanning results are
accomplished with a
uniform sweep speed.

3. Once the entire code has been
scanned and decoded, the
data is transmitted to the host.
Transmission is accompanied
by the white LED flashing and
the beep sounding.

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STAND KITS

Free Standing Kits #46-46128

a. Stand (MLPN 36-00454).............................Qty 1

b. Apron (
c. Screw, M3 x 6 mm (
d. Washer, #5 x .5 OD (
e. Stand Anchor (
f. M3 x 20 mm Set Screw (

MLPN 50-50440).............................Qty 1

MLPN 18-18670) ........Qty 2

MLPN 18-18671) ......Qty 2

MLPN 50-50449) ................Qty 1

MLPN 18-18672).Qty 1

Optional Hard Mount Accessory Kit #46-46351

This kit, used in conjunction with the stand kit
(#46-46128), can be used to bolt/hard mount
the MS9500 to the countertop.

a. Screw, #8 Round Head (MLPN 18-18057) ..... Qty 4

b. Base (

MLPN 36-36080) ..................................Qty 1

Optional Wall Mount Hanger Accessory
Kit #46-46433

a. Screw #8 Round Head (MLPN 18-18057) ......Qty.2

b. Wall Mount Hanger (

MLPN 18-18057)............ Qty.1

c.

a.

b.

d.

e.

f.

Figure 15.

a.

b..

Figure 16.

Optional Wall Mount Hanger
Kit #46-46508

a. Wall Mount Hanger ( MLPN 36-00611 ).........Qty. 1

b. Wall Mount Base (

c. 4.8 x 13 mm, Self Tapping Screw ...............Qty. 2

MLPN 18-18233)

(

d. Double-Sided Adhesive Tape ......................Qty. 1

MLPN 36-00821)

(

e. #8 Wood Screw (

MLPN 36-00812) .............Qty. 1

MLPN 18-18057) ............... Qty. 2

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Figure 17.

Figure 18.

ASSEMBLING THE STANDS

A

w

There are 2 options for assembling the stand. The first option allows the stand to
be self-supporting and moved freely or placed anywhere on the countertop. The
second option is used if the stand will be bolted/hard-mounted to the countertop.

Stand Option 1: Self-supported

For use with kit #46-46128

Step 1

Apron

Slide the apron (MLPN 50-50440)
over the stand (

MLPN 36-00454).

Step 2

Position the stand so it sits under

pron

the tab on the apron. Then secure
the apron to the stand using the
M3 x 6 mm screws
(MLPN 18-18670) and the #5
washers (

MLPN 18-18671) provided.

Tab

M3 x 6 mm

Scre

Stand Option 2: Hard-mounted to countertop

For use with kit #46-46351

2.00 in
Step 1

2.00 in
Drill four #39 holes in the countertop.

Stand

Figure 19.

Stand

#5 Washer

Figure 20.

Figure 21.

#8 Wood

Screw

Step 2

Secure the base (MLPN 36-36080)
to the countertop with the four

Figure 22.

Continued on next page.

Base

#8 wood screws (

MLPN 18-18057) provided.

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ASSEMBLING THE STAND (CONTINUED)

r

Stand Option 2: Hard-mounted to countertop (continued)

For use with kits #46-46128, #46-46351 and
MS951 Stand Replacements

Anchor from

Kit #46-46128

Base Assembly from

Kit #46-46351 o

MS951 Stand Base

Figure 23.

Figure 24.

Figure 25.

Step 3

Screw the stand anchor (MLPN 50-50449)
onto the base assembly until it sits flush.

Step 4

Remove the logo plate on the stand by
gently using an Exacto knife to release
the plate hook.

Step 5

Position the stand over the base
assembly.

14

Figure 26.

Figure 27.

Step 6

Secure the stand to the base assembly
by installing and tightening the M3 set
screw (MLPN 18-18672) under the logo
plate as shown.

Step 7

Snap the logo plate back into place.

ASSEMBLING THE STAND (CONT.)

Wall Mount, Option 1:

For Kit #46-46433 or
Kit #46-46508

Step 1:

Drill two #39 pilot holes 3.00” apart.

Step 2:

Attach the Wall Mount Hanger to the wall
with the two #8 wood screws provided.

Wall Mount, Option 2:

Kit #46-46508

Step 1:

Attach the Wall Mount Base to the Wall
Mount Hanger with the two 4.8 x 13 mm
self-tapping screws.

Figure 28.

Step 2:

Remove one side of the protective
backing from the double-sided adhesive
tape.

Step 3:

Attach the tape to the back of the Wall
Mount Hanger as shown.

Step 4:

Remove the protective backing from the
double-sided adhesive tape and apply
hook to the wall.

Figure 29.

Figure 30.

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SCANNER PARTS

Figure 31.

Description

1 White LED

2 Yellow LED* * This feature is not available on the MS9524

3 CodeGate Button* * This feature is not available on the MS9524

4 Blue LED

5 Output Window Laser Aperture

6 Cable Connection Detachable PowerLink Cable

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AUDIBLE INDICATORS

When the VoyagerPDF is in operation, 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 Metrologic's programming guide,
files.

One Beep

When the scanner first receives power, the blue LED will
turn on, then the white LED will flash and the scanner will
beep once. (The white LED will remain on for the duration
of the beep.) The scanner is ready to scan.

When the scanner successfully reads a bar code, the white
LED will flash and the scanner beeps once (if programmed
to do so). If the scanner does not beep once and the blue
light does not flash, then the bar code has not been
successfully read.

Razzberry Tone

This tone is a failure indicator. Refer to “Failure
Modes" page 20.

Three Beeps - During Operation

When entering configuration mode, the white LED will flash
while the scanner simultaneously beeps three times. The
white and blue LEDs will continue to flash while in this
mode. Upon exiting configuration mode, the scanner will
beep three times, and the LEDs will stop flashing.

MLPN 00-02544 or MetroSet2’s help

When configured, 3 beeps can also indicate a
communications timeout during normal scanning mode.

When using one-code-programming, the scanner will beep
three times (the current selected tone), followed by a short
pause then by a high tone and a low tone. This tells the
user that the single configuration bar code has successfully
configured the scanner.

Three Beeps - On Power Up
This is a failure indicator. Refer to “Failure Modes” on
page 20.

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VISUAL INDICATORS

The MS9544 has three LED indicators (blue, white and yellow) located on the
head of the scanner. The MS9524 has two LED indicators (blue and white)
located on the head of the scanner. When the scanner is on, the flashing or
stationary activity of the LEDs indicates the status of the current scan and the
scanner.

Blue, White & Yellow (MS9544’s Only) LEDs are off

The LEDs will not be illuminated if the scanner is not
receiving power from the host or transformer.

®

The scanner is stand-by mode, and CodeGate
Present a bar code to the scanner and the blue LED will turn
on when the laser turns on.

Steady Yellow (MS9544’s Only)

The CodeGate button is not active. If a bar code is in the
scan field, the laser will turn on. The bar code will be
decoded and transmitted to the host automatically.

Steady Blue

When the laser is active, the blue LED is illuminated. The
blue LED will remain illuminated until the laser is
deactivated. (Default Mode Only)

is enabled.

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Steady Blue and Single White Flash

When the scanner successfully reads and transmits a bar
code, the white LED will flash and the scanner will beep
once. If the white LED does not flash or the scanner does
not beep once, then the bar code has not been successfully
read and/or transmitted.
(Default Mode Only)

Steady Blue and Steady White

After a successful scan, 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 white LED will remain on until the data can be
transmitted.

VISUAL INDICATORS (CONTINUED)

Alternating Flashing of Blue and White

This indicates the scanner is program mode. A razzberry
tone indicates that an invalid bar code has been scanned
while in this mode.

The scanner needs to have a Flash ROM upgrade if the
alternating flashing of the white and blue LEDs occurs during
startup and is accompanied by three beeps.

Steady White, Blue off

This indicates the scanner may be waiting for
communication from the host.

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FAILURE MODES

One Razzberry Tone – On Power Up or During Scanning

This indicates the scanner has experienced motor or laser
failure

Three Beeps – On Power Up

If the scanner beeps 3 times on power up then the non­volatile memory (NovRAM) that holds the scanner
configuration has failed. If the scanner does not respond
after reprogramming, return the scanner for repair to an
authorized service center.

20

PROGRAMMING MODES

The MS9524/44 VoyagerPDF Series has 3 modes of programming.

¾ Bar Codes

Voyager
the bar codes located in Metrologic's programming guides,
and
for instructions. These manuals can be downloaded for FREE from
Metrologic’s website (www.metrologic.com).

PDF or VoyagerPDF with CodeGate can be configured by scanning

MLPN 00-02544

MLPN 00-02990 or MetroSet2’s help files. Please refer to these guides

¾ MetroSet2

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.

¾ 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 Programming 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. Simply re-transmitting the invalid
command will not work. You must start over.

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PROGRAMMING MODES (CONTINUED)

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

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!

ASCII REPRESENTATION RESPONSE

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.

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PROGRAMMING MODES (CONTINUED)

EXAMPLE #3:

The following example shows the events that occur when an invalid bar code
is sent. This sample will load the factory default settings and then set the
baud rate to 19200.

HOST SCANNER

FEATURE COMMAND

Enter Program Mode [stx]999999[etx] 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 03h [ack] or 06h
Load Defaults [stx]99999:[etx] 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 3Ah 03h [nak] or 15h
Invalid command was sent, you must start over!
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 39h 03h [ack] or 06h
19200 Baud Rate [stx]415870[etx] 02h 34h 31h 35h 38h 37h 30h 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!

This example illustrates two important points.

First, if an invalid command is sent from the host, the scanner responds with
a [nak] and the end-user must start over from the beginning.

Second, if a command is sent to change the Baud Rate, the new baud rate
does not take effect until after the end-user exits program mode.

ASCII REPRESENTATION RESPONSE

ABBREVIATED ASCII TABLE

Character Hex Value Decimal Value

[STX] 02h 2
[ETX] 03h 3
[ACK] 06h 6
[NAK] 15h 21

0 30h 48
1 31h 49
2 32h 50
3 33h 51
4 34h 52
5 35h 53
6 36h 54
7 37h 55
8 38h 56
9 39h 57

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UPGRADING THE FLASH ROM FIRMWARE

The Meteor™ program is a functional component of Metrologic’s new line of
Flash- based scanners. This program allows the user of a Metrologic scanner to
quickly upgrade to a new or custom version of software. It requires the use of a
personal computer running under Windows 95 or greater and the use of a
communication port. The user merely connects the scanner to a communications
port of the PC, launches the Meteor program, and blasts off to new software
upgrades.

Each MS9500, regardless of the version number or communication protocol, can
be upgraded. In other words, all RS232 (-41), keyboard wedge (-47), light pen
(-41), laser emulation (-00), OCIA (-9), IBM 468X/469X (-11) and full speed USB
(-40) units can be upgraded. To upgrade all units, a power supply and
PowerLink cable (

The upgrades and custom software versions will be supplied by Metrologic in
files called Motorola S-record files. These files contain all the information needed
to upgrade the scanner. Simply add this file to the working directory or retrieve
from its current location.

The program guides the user with its simplistic one click approach. The user
must first select the file; once selected and verified, the file is ready to be used in
the upgrade. Press the button to upgrade the scanner, the unit will go into a
“flash mode” – both the blue and white LEDs will be on. The user can follow the
progress of the upgrade by watching the screen for details. When the upgrade is
complete, the scanner will respond with its normal one beep on power up. If the
single beep does did occur, the scanner did not upgrade properly. Contact
Metrologic for additional details.

MLPN 54-54012) are required.

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LABELS

A

Each scanner has a label on the back of the unit. This label has the model
number, date of manufacture, serial number, CE and caution information. The
following is an example of this label:

EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION-Lumiere laser emis par cette overture

VOID EXPOSURE –Laser light is emitted from this aperture

Figure 32.

MAINTENANCE

Smudges and dirt can interfere with the proper scanning of a bar code.
Therefore, the output window will need occasional cleaning.

1. Spray glass cleaner onto lint free, non-abrasive cleaning cloth.

2. Gently wipe the scanner window.

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DEPTH OF FIELD

Figure 33.

Minimum Bar Code Element Width

ABCDE FGH JK

mm

mils

Specifications subject to change without notice.

26

.13 .15 - - .19 - .25 .33 .53 -

5.2 5.7 - - 7.5 - 10 13 21 -

DEPTH OF FIELD

Figure 34.

PDF417 Minimum Bar Code Element Width

AB

mm

mils

Specifications subject to change without notice.

.25 .38

10 15

27

IR ACTIVATION

Figure 35.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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APPLICATIONS AND PROTOCOLS

The model number on each scanner includes the scanner number and factory
default communications protocol.

Scanner

MS9524

MS9544

* PDF bar codes are transmitted as Code 39 for these interfaces. Acceptance

on host side is dependent on the host's ability to handle large amounts of data.

The MS9524/44 Series Hand-Held Laser Scanner with built-in PC Keyboard
Wedge Interface is designed for Keyboard emulation use only. Many RS-232
programmable functions available in other Metrologic scanners are also available
as keyboard wedge functions.

The following are the most important selectable options specific to the keyboard
wedge.

Version

Identifier

-9 OCIA* and RS-232 Transmit/Receive

-00

-11 IBM 468X/469X, RS232-TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS

-14 RS232-TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR

-40 Full Speed USB

-41 RS-232/Light Pen Emulation*

-47

Laser Emulation* and
RS-232 Transmit/Receive*

Keyboard Wedge, Stand-Alone Keyboard and
RS-232 Transmit/Receive

Communication Protocol(s)

Keyboard Type

• **AT (includes IBM® PS2 models 50, 55, 60, 80)

• IBM PS2 (includes models 30, 70, 8556)

Keyboard Country Type

• **USA • German • Spanish

• Belgium • Italian • Swiss

• French • Japanese • United Kingdom

** Default setting. Refer to pages 37-41 for default settings. For information on

how to change the default settings, refer to help files in MetroSet2 or the
programming guides provided with your scanner (

MLPN 00-02544).

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The following guide is for reference purposes only. Contact a Metrologic
representative at 1-800-ID-Metro or 1-800-436-3876 to preserve the limited
warranty terms.

All Interfaces

MS9524/44 Series Troubleshooting Guide

Symptoms Possible Causes Solution

No LEDs, beep
or laser

No LEDs, beep,
or laser

3 beeps on
power up

Razz tone on
power up

Razz tone VLD failure

Razz tone

No power is being
supplied to the
scanner.

No power is being
supplied to the
scanner from host.

Non-volatile RAM
failure

RAM or ROM failure

There is a scanning
mechanism failure.

Check transformer, outlet and
power strip. Make sure the cable
is plugged into the scanner.

Some host systems cannot supply
enough current to power
Voyager
be needed.

Contact a Metrologic service
representative, if the unit will not
hold the programmed
configuration.

Contact a Metrologic service
representative, if the unit will not
function.

Contact a Metrologic service
representative.

Contact a Metrologic Service
Representative.

PDF. A power supply may

The unit scans,
communicates
and beeps twice.

The unit powers
up, but does not
scan/or beep.

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The same symbol
timeout set too short.

The beeper is
disabled and no tone
is selected.

Adjust same symbol timeout for a
longer time.

Enable the beeper and select a
tone.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED)

Symptoms Possible Causes Solution

The unit powers
up, but does not
scan and/or
beep.

The unit powers
up, but does not
scan and/or
beep.

The unit scans
a bar code, but
locks up after
the first scan
and the white
LED stays on.

The unit scans,
but the data
transmitted to
the host is
incorrect.

The bar code
symbology trying to
be scanned is not
enabled.

The scanner has
been programmed for
a character length
lock or a minimum
length and the bar
code being scanned
does not satisfy the
programmed criteria.

The scanner is
configured to support
some form of host
handshaking but is
not receiving the
signal.

The scanner’s data
format does not
match the host
system requirements.

UPC/EAN, Code 39, interleaved 2
of 5, Code 93, Code 128, Codabar
and PDF are enabled by default.
Verify that the type of bar code
being read has been selected.

Verify that the bar code being
scanned falls into the
programmed criteria.

The scanner defaults to a
minimum of 3 character bar code.

If the scanner is setup to support
ACK/NAK, RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF
or D/E, verify that the host cable
and host are supporting the
handshaking properly.

Verify that the scanner’s data
format matches that required by
the host. Most sure that the
scanner is connected to the
proper host port.

The unit beeps
at some bar
codes and NOT
for others of the
same bar code
symbology.

The unit beeps
at some bar
codes and NOT
for others of the
same bar code
symbology.

The print quality of
the bar code is
suspect.

The aspect ratio of
the bar code is out of
tolerance.

Check print mode. The type of
printer could be the problem.
Change print settings. i.e. change
to econo mode or high speed.

Check print mode. The type of
printer could be the problem.
Change print settings. i.e. change
to econo mode or high speed.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED)

Symptoms Possible Causes Solution

The unit beeps
at some bar
codes and NOT
for others of the
same bar code
symbology.

The unit beeps
at some bar
codes and NOT
for others of the
same bar code
symbology.

The unit beeps
at some bar
codes and NOT
for others of the
same bar code
symbology.

The bar code may
have been printed
incorrectly.

The scanner is not
configured correctly
for this type of bar
code.

The minimum symbol
length setting does
not work with the bar
code.

Check if it is a check
digit/character/or border problem.

Check if check digits are set
properly.

Check if the correct minimum
symbol length is set.

The unit scans
the bar code but
there is no data.

The unit scans
but the data is
not correct.

The unit is
transmitting
each character
twice.

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The configuration is
not set correctly.

The configuration is
not set correctly.

The configuration is
not set correctly.

Make sure the scanner is
configured for the appropriate
mode.

Make sure that the proper PC type
AT, or PS2 is selected. Verify
correct country code and data
formatting are selected. Adjust
inter-character delay symptom.

Increase interscan code delay
setting. Adjust whether the F0
break is transmitted. It may be
necessary to try this in both
settings.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED)

Symptoms Possible Causes Solution

Alpha
characters show
as lower case.

Everything
works except for
a couple of
characters.

The unit powers
up OK and
scans OK but
does not
communicate
properly to the
host.

The unit powers
up OK and
scans OK but
does not
communicate
properly to the
host.

The computer is in
Caps Lock mode.

These characters
may not be supported
by that country’s key
look up table.

The com port at the
host is not working or
not configured
properly.

The cable is not
connected to the
correct com port.

Enable Caps Lock detect setting
of the scanner to detect if the PC
is operating in Caps Lock.

Try operating the scanner in Alt
mode.

Check to make sure that the baud
rate and parity of the scanner and
the communication port match
and the program is looking for
“RS-232” data.

Check to make sure that the cable
is connected to the correct com
port.

The host is
receiving data
but the data
does not look
correct.

Characters are
being dropped.

The scanner and host
may not be
configured for the
same interface
parameters.

Inter-character delay
needs to be added to
the transmitted
output.

Check that the scanner and the
host are configured for the same
interface parameters.

Add some inter-character delay to
the transmitted output by using
the Programming Guides

MLPN 00-02544.

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RS-232 DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

If an RS-232 scanner is not communicating with your IBM compatible PC, key in
the following BASIC program to test that the communication port and scanner are
working.

This program is for demonstration purposes only. It is only intended to prove that
cabling is correct, the com port is working, and the scanner is working. If the bar
code data displays on the screen while using this program, it only demonstrates
that the hardware interface and scanner are working. At this point, investigate
whether the application software and the scanner configuration match.

If the application does not support RS-232 scanners, a software wedge program
that will take RS-232 data and place it into a keyboard buffer may be needed.
This program tells the PC to ignore RTS-CTS, Data Set Ready (DSR) and Data
Carrier Detect (DCD) signals. If the demonstration program works and yours still
does not, jumper RTS to CTS and Data Terminal Reading (DTR) to DCD and
DSR on the back of your PC.

10 CLS
20 ON ERROR GOTO 100
30 OPEN “COM1:9600,S,7,1,CSO,DSO,CD0,LF” AS#1
35 PRINT “SCAN A FEW BAR CODES”
40 LINE INPUT #1, BARCODE$
50 PRINT BARCODE$
60 K$ = INKEY$: IF K$ = CHR$(27) THEN GOTO 32766
70 GOTO 40
100 PRINT “ERROR NO.”; ERR ;“PRESS ANY KEY TO TERMINATE.”
110 KK$ = INKEY$: IF K$ = “”THEN GOTO 110
32766 CLOSE: SYSTEM
32767 END

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DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

OPERATIONAL

Light Source: Visible Laser Diode 650 nm ± 10 nm

Laser Power: Less than 1 mW (peak)

Depth of Scan Field:

Scan Speed: 180 ±10 scan lines per second

Scan Pattern: Single scan line

Minimum Bar Width: 0.127 mm (5.0 mil)

0 mm – 200 mm (0” – 8”) for 0.330 mm (13 mil) bar code at
default setting

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

Infrared Activation:

Decode Capability:

System Interfaces:

Print Contrast: 35% minimum reflectance difference

Number Characters

Read:

Roll, Pitch, Yaw: 42°, 68°, 52°

Beeper Operation: 7 tones or no beep

Indicators (LED)

Default Settings

MECHANICAL

Length: 198 mm (7.8”)

Width: Handle - 45 mm (1.8”), Head - 78 mm (3.1”)

Depth: 40 mm (1.6”)

Weight: 149 g (5.25 oz)

Long Range: 0 mm – 280 mm ± 50 mm (0” – 11” ± 2”)
Short Range: 0 mm – 100 mm ± 25 mm (0” – 4” ± 1”)

Autodiscriminates all standard 1-D bar codes, RSS-14,
PDF417 and truncated PDF417; for others symbologies call
a Metrologic service representative

PC Keyboard Wedge, RS232, OCIA, Light Pen Emulation,
Laser Emulation, IBM 468X/469X, Stand Alone Keyboard,
USB (low speed and full speed)

Up to 80 data characters on 1D; 1850 text characters for
PDF417

Blue = laser on, ready to scan; White = good read;
Yellow (MS9544 Only) = auto trigger mode active

Termination: 10 pin modular RJ45

Cable: Standard 2.7 m (9') coiled; optional 2.1 m (7') straight

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

ELECTRICAL

Input Voltage: 5.0VDC ± 0.25V

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

Power:

Current:

DC Transformers: Class 2; 5.2VDC @ 650 mA

Laser Class 1:

EMC: FCC, ICES-003 & EN55022 Class B

ENVIRONMENTAL

Temperature:

Humidity: 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing

Light Levels: Up to 4842 Lux (450 footcandles)

Shock: Designed to withstand 1.5 m (5’) drops

Contaminants: Sealed to resist airborne particulate contaminants

Ventilation: None required

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Operating = 900 mW (typical)

Standby = 325 mW (typical)

Operating = 180 mA @ 5VDC (typical)

Standby

= 65 mA @ 5VDC (typical)

IEC 60825-1:1993+A1:1997+A2:2001

EN 60825-1:1994+A11:1996+A2:2001

Operating = 0°C to 40° (32° to 104°F)

Storage = -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

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DEFAULT SETTINGS

Many functions of the scanner can be “programmed” – that is, enabled or
disabled. The scanner is shipped from the factory programmed to a set of
default conditions. The default parameter of the scanner has an asterisk (*) in
the charts on the following pages. If an asterisk is not in the default column then
the default setting is OFF or DISABLED. Every communication does not support
every parameter. If the communication supports a parameter listed in the charts
on the following pages, a check mark will appear.

LIGHT

PARAMETER DEFAULT OCIA RS-232

Normal Scan Mode *

Continuous Scan Mode

Blinky Scan

Continuous Blinky Scan

Custom (one shot) Scan

Long-Range In-Stand *

Short-Range In-Stand

Long-Range Out-of-Stand *

Short-Range Out-of-Stand

CodeGate Active In-Stand

CodeGate Inactive In-Stand *

CodeGate Active
Out-of Stand

CodeGate Inactive
Out-of Stand

UPC/EAN *

Code 128 *

Code 93 *

Codabar *

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) *

MOD 10 check on ITF

Code 11

Code 39 *

Full ASCII Code 39

PDF *

PDF CodeGate Active
Out-of-Stand

*

IBM

46XX

KBW USB

PEN

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

LASER

EMULATION

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DEFAULT SETTINGS (CONTINUED)

LIGHT

PARAMETER DEFAULT OCIA RS-232

PDF CodeGate Inactive
Out-of-Stand

PDF CodeGate Active
In-Stand

PDF CodeGate Inactive
In-Stand

Mod 43 Check on Code 39

MSI-Plessy 10/10
Check Digit

MSI-Plessy Mod 10
Check Digit

Paraf Support ITF 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

ITF Symbol Lengths Variable 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

* 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

*

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

*

PEN

IBM

46XX

KBW USB

EMULATION

LASER

Minimum Symbol Length 3

Symbol Length Lock None

Bars High as Code 39 *

Spaces High as Code 39

Bars High as Scanned 9 9

Spaces High as Scanned

DTS/SIEMENS

DTS/NIXDORF * 9

NCR F

NCR S

Poll light pen source 9 9

Beeper tone Normal

Beep/transmit sequence

PDF Audible Processing
Indicator - Enabled

PDF Audible Processing
Indicator - Disabled

Communication timeout None

Razzberry tone on timeout

Before

transmit

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9

9 9

9 9

9

9

9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

* 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Three beeps on timeout

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9 9 9 9 9 9 9

DEFAULT SETTINGS (CONTINUED)

PARAMETER DEFAULT OCIA RS-232

Same symbol rescan timeout
250 msecs

Same symbol rescan timeout
375 msecs

Same symbol rescan timeout:
500 msecs)

Same symbol rescan timeout
625 msecs

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

LIGHT

PEN

IBM

46XX

KBW USB

LASER

EMULATION

Same symbol rescan timeout
750 msecs

Same symbol rescan timeout
875 msecs

Same symbol rescan timeout:
1000 msecs

No Same symbol timeout 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Infinite Same symbol timeout

Inter-character delay
Program able in 1 msec steps
(max 255 msecs)

Number of scan buffers
(maximum)

Transmit UPC-A check digit *

Transmit UPC-E check digit

Expand UPC-E

Convert UPC-A to EAN-13

Transmit lead zero on UPC-E

Transmit UPC-A number
system

Transmit UPC-A
Manufacturer ID#

Transmit UPC –A Item ID# *

Transmit Codabar Start/Stop
Characters

CLSI Editing (Enable)

Transmit Mod 43 Check digit
on Code 39

Transit Mod 10/ITF

Transmit MSI-Plessy

1 msecs
10 msecs
in KBW

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

*

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

4

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

*

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

*

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9

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DEFAULT SETTINGS (CONTINUED)

LIGHT

PARAMETER DEFAULT OCIA RS-232

Parity Space 9 9 9

Baud Rate 9600 9

8 Data Bits

7 Data Bits * 9

Stop Bits 2

Transmit Sanyo ID
Characters

Nixdorf ID

LRC Enabled 9 9

UPC Prefix

UPC Suffix

Carriage Return *

Line Feed-Disabled by
default in KBW

Tab Prefix

Tab Suffix

“DE” Disable Command

“FL” Laser

Enable Command

DTR Handshaking support

RTS/CTS Handshaking

Character *

Message RTS/CTS

*

9

9

9 9

9 9

9 9

9 9

9 9

9 9

9 9

9 9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

PEN

IBM

46XX

KBW USB

LASER

EMULATION

XON/XOFF Handshaking 9

ACK/NAK

Two Digit Supplements

Five Digit Supplements

9 9

9 9

40

9

as

code 39

as

code 39

9

9 9

9 9

9

as

code 39

as

code 39

DEFAULT SETTINGS (CONTINUED)

PARAMETER DEFAULT OCIA RS-232

Bookland 9 9

977 (2 digit) Supplemental
Requirement

Supplements are not
Required

Two Digit Redundancy *

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

*

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

LIGHT

PEN

as

code 39

IBM

KBW USB

46XX

9 9 9

LASER

EMULATION

as

code 39

Five digit Redundancy

100 msec to Find Supplement
Programmable in 100 msec
steps
(max 800 msec)

Coupon Code 128

† Programmable Code

Lengths

† Code Selects with

programmable Code
Length Locks

Programmable Prefix
characters

Suffix characters 10 avail 9 9

Prefixes for Individual Code
types

Editing

Inter Scan-Code delay
programmable
(100 µsec steps)

Function/control Key Support

Minimum Element width
Programmable in 5.6 µsec
steps

7 avail

3 avail

10 avail

800

µsec

1 msec

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

* 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9

as

code 39

9 9

9 9

9 9 9

9 9

as

code 39

9

† These options are mutually exclusive. One can not be used in conjunction with the other.

41

SCANNER AND CABLE TERMINATIONS

Scanner Pinout Connections

The MS9524 and MS9544
scanner interfaces terminate to
a 10-pin modular jack. The
serial # label indicates the
interface enabled when the
scanner is shipped from the
factory.

10

RS-232C and Light Pen Emulation

Pin Function

1 Ground
2 RS-232 Transmit Output
3 RS-232 Receive Input
4 RTS Output
5 CTS Input
6 DTR Input/LTPN Source
7 Reserved
8 LTPN Data
9+5VDC

10 Shield Ground

MS9524/44-47 Keyboard Wedge &

Pin Function

1 Ground
2 RS-232 Transmit Output
3 RS-232 Receive Input
4 PC Data
5 PC Clock
6 KB Clock
7PC +5V
8 KB Data
9+5VDC

10 Shield Ground

MS9524/44-41

Stand-Alone Keyboard

Continued next page.

42

MS9524/44-11 IBM 468X/469X

Pin Function

1 Ground
2 RS-232 Transmit Output
3 RS-232 Receive Input
4 RTS Output
5 CTS Input
6 DTR Input
7 IBM B-Transmit
8 IBM A+ Receive
9+5VDC

10 Shield Ground

SCANNER AND CABLE TERMINATIONS

MS9524/44-9 OCIA

Pin Function

1 Ground
2 RS232 Transmit Output
3 RS232 Receive Input
4 RDATA
5 RDATA Return
6 Clock In
7 Clock Out
8 Clock in Return/Clock out Rtrn
9+5VDC

10 Shield Ground

MS9524/44-00 Laser Emulation

Pin Function

1 Ground
2 RS232 Transmit Output
3 RS232 Receive Input
4 Flip Sense/Start of Scan Output

Proximity Detect/Trigger

5

Emulation Output
6 Scan/Laser Enable Input
7 Reserved
8 Data Out
9+5VDC

10 Shield Ground

10

MS9524/44-14 MS9524/44-40 Full Speed USB

Pin Function Pin Function

1 Ground 1 Ground
2 RS-232 Transmit Output 2 N/C
3 RS-232 Receive Input 3 N/C
4 RTS Output 4 N/C
5 CTS Input 5 N/C
6 DTR Input 6 D+
7 Reserved 7 PC +5V/V_USB
8 DSR Out 8 D­9+5VDC 9 N/C

10 Shield Ground 10 Drain Wire

43

SCANNER AND CABLE TERMINATIONS (CONTINUED)

9

ype Connector

r

Cable Connector Configurations (Host End)

“Standard” PowerLink Cable

53-53xxx-3 coiled or 54-54xxx-3 straight

Pin Function

1 Shield Ground
2 RS-232 Transmit Output
3 RS-232 Receive Input
4 DTR Input/Light Pen Source
5 Power/Signal Ground

Light Pen Data
6

(DSR Out for -14 interfaces)

7

CTS Input
8 RTS Output

9+5VDC

Stand Alone Keyboard PowerLink

Cable

53-53020-3

Pin Function

1 PC Data
2NC
3 Power Ground
4 +5VDC PC Power to KB
5 PC Clock
6NC

-Pin D-T

2

4

65

6-Pin Male Mini-DIN Connecto

95

61

1

3

USB Power/Communication Cable

53-53213 or 53-530214

Pin Function

1 PC +5V/V_USB
2D­3D+
4 Ground

USB Type A Locking with Power

1

4

Shield Shield

44

SCANNER AND CABLE TERMINATIONS (CONTINUED)

Cable Connector Configuration (Host End)

Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable

53-53002 or 54-54002

Pin Function

1 Keyboard Clock
2 Keyboard Data
3 No Connect
4 Power Ground
5 +5 Volts DC

5-Pin DIN, Female

Pin Function

1 PC Data
2 No Connect
3 Power Ground
4 +5 Volts DC

5 PC Clock
6 No Connect

Metrologic will supply an adapter cable with a 5-pin DIN male connector on one
end and a 6-pin mini DIN female connector on the other. According to the
termination required, connect the appropriate end of the adapter cable to the
PowerLink cable, leaving the necessary termination exposed for connecting to
the keyboard and the keyboard port on the PC.

2

5

4

1

3

21

4

3

5

6

6-Pin DIN, Male

Keyboard Wedge Adapter Cable

Pin Function

1 PC Clock
2 PC Data
3 No Connect
4 Power Ground
5 +5 Volts DC

Pin Function

1 Keyboard Data
2 No Connect
3 Power Ground
4 +5 Volts DC

5 Keyboard Clock
6 No Connect

2

4

5

3

1

5-Pin DIN, Male

2

1

3

4

6

5

6-pin Mini DIN, Female

45

LIMITED WARRANTY

The MS9524/44 series scanners are manufactured by Metrologic at its Blackwood, New
Jersey, USA facility. The MS9524/44 series scanners have a five (5) year limited warranty
from the date of manufacture. Metrologic warrants and represents that all MS9524/44
series scanners are free of all defects in material, workmanship and design, and have been
produced and labeled in compliance with all applicable US Federal, state and local laws,
regulations and ordinances pertaining to their production and labeling.

This warranty is limited to repair, replacement of Product or refund of Product price at the
sole discretion of Metrologic. Faulty equipment must be returned to the Metrologic facility in
Blackwood, New Jersey, USA or Puchheim, Germany. To do this, contact Metrologic’s
Customer Service/Repair Department to obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA)
number.

In the event that it is determined that the equipment failure is covered under the
warranty, Metrologic shall, as its sole option, repair the Product or replace the Product
with a functionally equivalent unit and return such repaired or replaced Product without
charge for service or return freight, whether distributor, dealer/reseller, or retail
consumer, or refund an amount equal to the original purchase price.

This limited warranty does not extend to any Product which, in the sole judgement of
Metrologic, has been subjected to abuse, misuse, neglect improper installation, or
accident, nor any damage due to use or misuse produced from integration of the Product
into any mechanical, electrical or computer system. The warranty is void if the case of
Product is opened by anyone other than Metrologic’s repair department or authorized
repair centers.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, EXCEPT AS TO TITLE, IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND
SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE UNDER THE
UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, OR ARISING OUT OF CUSTOM OR CONDUCT.
THE RIGHTS AND REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU
OF ANY OTHER RIGHTS OR REMEDIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL METROLOGIC BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL
DAMAGE, DAMAGES TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, OR EFFECT ON BUSINESS OR
PROPERTY, OR OTHER DAMAGES OR EXPENSES DUE DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY TO THE PRODUCT, EXCEPT AS STATED IN THIS WARRANTY. IN NO
EVENT SHALL ANY LIABILITY OF METROLOGIC EXCEED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT
PAID TO METROLOGIC FOR THE PRODUCT. METROLOGIC RESERVES THE
RIGHT TO MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED HEREIN.

North America Headquarters

Metrologic Instruments, Inc. Customer Service: 1-800-ID-METRO
90 Coles Road Tel: [phone]
Blackwood, NJ 08012-4683 Fax: [phone]

Germany

Metrologic Instruments GmbH Tel: [phone]
Dornierstrasse 2 Fax: [phone]
82178 Puchheim b. Email: [e-mail]
Munich, Germany

Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.metrologic.com

46

Notices and Cautions

Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notice

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Remarque

Cet appareil numerique de la class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Caution

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous laser light exposure. Under no circumstances should the customer attempt to service the
laser scanner. Never attempt to look at the laser beam, even if the scanner appears to be nonfunctional.
Never open the scanner in an attempt to look into the device. Doing so could result in hazardous laser
light exposure. The use of optical instruments with the laser equipment will increase eye hazard.

Atención

La modificación de los procedimientos, o la utilización de controles o ajustes distintos de los
especificados aquí, pueden provocar una luz de láser peligrosa. Bajo ninguna circunstancia el usuario
deberá realizar el mantenimiento del láser del escáner. Ni intentar mirar al haz del láser incluso cuando
este no esté operativo. Tampoco deberá abrir el escáner para examinar el aparato. El hacerlo puede
conllevar una exposición peligrosa a la luz de láser. El uso de instrumentos ópticos con el equipo láser
puede incrementar el riesgo para la vista.

Attention

L'emploi de commandes, réglages ou procédés autres que ceux décrits ici peut entraîner de graves
irradiations. Le client ne doit en aucun cas essayer d'entretenir lui-même le scanner ou le laser. Ne
regardez jamais directement le rayon laser, même si vous croyez que le scanner est inactif. N'ouvrez
jamais le scanner pour regarder dans l'appareil. Ce faisant, vous vous exposez à une rayonnement laser
qú êst hazardous. L'emploi d'appareils optiques avec cet équipement laser augmente le risque
d'endommagement de la vision.

Achtung

Die Verwendung anderer als der hier beschriebenen Steuerungen, Einstellungen oder Verfahren kann
eine gefährliche Laserstrahlung hervorrufen. Der Kunde sollte unter keinen Umständen versuchen, den
Laser-Scanner selbst zu warten. Sehen Sie niemals in den Laserstrahl, selbst wenn Sie glauben, daß
der Scanner nicht aktiv ist. Öffnen Sie niemals den Scanner, um in das Gerät hineinzusehen. Wenn Sie
dies tun, können Sie sich einer gefährlichen Laserstrahlung aussetzen. Der Einsatz optischer Geräte mit
dieser Laserausrüstung erhöht das Risiko einer Sehschädigung.

Attenzione

L’utilizzo di sistemi di controllo, di regolazioni o di procedimenti diversi da quelli descritti nel presente
Manuale può provocare delle esposizioni a raggi laser rischiose. Il cliente non deve assolutamente
tentare di riparare egli stesso lo scanner laser. Non guardate mai il raggio laser, anche se credete che
lo scanner non sia attivo. Non aprite mai lo scanner per guardare dentro l’apparecchio. Facendolo
potete esporVi ad una esposizione laser rischiosa. L’uso di apparecchi ottici, equipaggiati con raggi
laser, aumenta il rischio di danni alla vista.

47

PATENTS

“Patent Information

This METROLOGIC product may be covered by one or more of the following US
Patents:

US Patent No. 4,958,984; 5,081,342; 5,260,553; 5,340,971; 5,340,973;
5,424,525; 5,468,951; 5,484,992; 5,525,789; 5,528,024; 5,591,953; 5,616,908;
5,627,359; 5,661,292; 5,777,315; 5,789,730; 5,789,731; 5,811,780; 5,825,012;
5,828,048; 5,883,375; 5,886,337; 5,895,907; 5,925,870; 5,925,871; 5,939,698;
6,029,894; 6,189,793; 6,209,789; 6,227,450; 6,283,375; 6,347,743; 6,412,700;
D408,532;

4,360,798; 4,369,361; 4,387,297; 4,460,120; 4,593,186; 4,607,156; 4,673,805;
4,736,095; 4,758,717; 4,816,660; 4,845,350; 4,896,026; 4,923,281; 4,933,538;
4,992,717; 5,015,833; 5,017,765; 5,059,779; 5,117,098; 5,124,539; 5,130,520;
5,132,525; 5,140,144; 5,149,950; 5,180,904; 5,200,599; 5,229,591; 5,247,162;
5,250,790; 5,250,791; 5,250,791; 5,250,792; 5,262,628; 5,280,162; 5,280,164;
5,304,788; 5,321,246; 5,324,924; 5,396,053; 5,396,055; 5,408,081; 5,410,139;
5,436,440; 5,449,891; 5,468,949; 5,479,000; 5,532,469; 5,545,889

No license right or sublicense is granted, either expressly or by implication,
estoppel, or otherwise, under any METROLOGIC or third party intellectual
property rights (whether or not such third party rights are licensed to
METROLOGIC), including any third party patent listed above, except for an
implied license only for the normal intended use of the specific equipment,
circuits, and devices represented by or contained in the METROLOGIC products
that are physically transferred to the user, and only to the extent of
METROLOGIC’s license rights and subject to any conditions, covenants and
restrictions therein.”

Other worldwide patents pending.

48

Index

A

AC Input/Outlet..................5, 6, 7, 8

Accessories ...................................2

Adapter.......................................... 2

Approvals ....................................25

Audible ..................................16, 17

Autodiscriminates ........................35

B

Bar Code .......... 1, 4, 17, 18, 19, 21,

22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 35

Beep................4, 17, 18, 22-24, 30,

31, 35, 38

Blue LED ......... 4, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24

Button..........................................16

C

Cable.......................3, 8, 33, 44, 45

Communication5, 8, 18, 19, 24,

33, 37

Detachable ...........................1, 9

Pin Assignments.....................45

PowerLink............1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9,

24, 44, 45

Caution....................4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 25

CE ...............................................47

CodeGate..............1, 10, 16, 18, 37

Compliance .......4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 46, 47

Configuration . 17, 21, 30, 34, 44, 45

Connector...................................... 2

Converter.......................................8

Current ..................................30, 36

Customer Service................ ii, 3, 46

D

Decode Capability .......................35

Default Settings ... 4, 5, 8, 22, 23, 29

Depth of Field ..................26, 27, 28

Detachable .................................... 3

Disclaimer....................................46

E

Electrical...................................... 36

EMC ............................................36

F

Failure Indicator(s) ...................... 17

Failure Modes ....................... 17, 20

Flash ROM.................................. 24

H

Host ............. 1-3, 5, 7-9, 18, 19, 21,

23, 30, 31, 33

I

IBM46xx................................ 29, 37

Indicators

Audible ................................... 17

LED .................. 4, 17, 18, 31, 35

Input Voltage............................... 36

Installation............................. 46, 47

Interfaces ........................ 30, 35, 42

IR Activation................................ 28

K

Keyboard Wedge .......... 1, 2, 29, 37

L

Labels ......................................... 25

Laser Emulation .................... 29, 37

Light Levels................................. 36

Light Pen................. 1, 2, 24, 29, 37

Light Source................................ 35

M

Maintenance ............................... 25

Meteor......................................... 24

MetroSelect................................. 24

MetroSet2 ................................... 24

MX009........................................... 8

N

Notices........................................ 47

O

OCIA ................................... 1, 2, 37

Operation .................................... 17

49

Index

P

Parts..............................................2

Patent..........................................48

PC ..............5, 8, 24, 29, 32, 33, 35,

42, 44, 45

PDF .............................................11

PDF417 ....................................... 27

Pin Assignments..........................45

Port................................................6

Power Supply ............ 4, 6, 9, 24, 30

PowerLink............................5, 7, 16

Programming.....2, 4, 17, 21, 22, 29

R

Razzberry Tone.........17, 19, 20, 38

Repair.......................................... 46

RMA ............................................46

RS-232 ............. 1, 2, 29, 33, 34, 37,

42, 43, 44

S

SELV ............................. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Service ....................................3, 46

Specifications ..............................35

Stand.............................................2

System Interfaces........................35

T

Termination................................... 6

Tones.................................... 17, 20

Transformers............................... 36

Troubleshooting ........ 30, 31, 32, 33

U

USB .............................................. 8

V

Ventilation ................................... 36

Visual .................................... 18, 19

Voltage........................................ 36

W

Warranty ..................................... 46

White LED. 4, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 31

Window ....................................... 25

50

April 2003

Printed in the USA

00-02989A