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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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.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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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: 856-228-8100 Blackwood, NJ 08012-4683 Fax: 856-228-6673
Germany
Metrologic Instruments GmbH Tel: 49-89-89019-0 Dornierstrasse 2 Fax: 49-89-89019-200 82178 Puchheim b. Email: info@europe.metrologic.com Munich, Germany
Email: info@metrologic.com Website: www.metrologic.com
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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April 2003
Printed in the USA
00-02989A
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