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

®

- 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.

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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

(
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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