User`s guide

Cable Installation (Secondary Honeywell Scanner)

The following steps describe how to properly install the cables between a secondary Honeywell scanner and

the MS2420/MS2430. The MS2420/MS2430 and the secondary scanner must then be configured to

communicate properly. Cable installation alone does not guarantee that the MS2420/MS2430 will

communicate properly with the host system and secondary scanner.

Note: Contact a customer service representative before connecting another manufacturer’s scanner to the

MS2420/MS2430 as a secondary scanner.

Configuration bar codes are located in the MS2x20 Stratos Series Scanner/Diva Scale Configuration

Addendum (PN 00-02272x) under Scanner Configuration Bar Codes: Auxiliary Port, Quick Start for a

Secondary Honeywell Scanner.

1. Refer to pages 22 - 27 for the type of interface (RS232, RS485, etc.) required for your application. Follow

the cable installation steps under the appropriate interface before continuing. Once the communication

and power cables have been installed follow step 2 below for the secondary scanner installation.

2. Connect the straight end of the RS232 PowerLink AUX cable (PN 57-57099x-3 or PN 57-57099x-3-12) into

the RS232 socket of the secondary scanner (see figure on page 30).

3. Connect the angled end of the RS232 AUX cable (PN 57-57099x-3 or PN 57-57099x-3-12) into the 10-pin

socket labeled ‘Aux RS232 In’ on the bottom of the MS2420/MS2430.

Important: The MS2420/MS2430 series’ aux port requires the signals; transmit, receive, RTS & CTS

from the secondary scanner.

For Rev G Units or later: The MS2420/MS2430’s auxiliary port will support 5VDC devices with a

700mA maximum current.

For Rev F units or earlier: The MS2420/MS2430’s auxiliary port will support 5VDC devices with a

150mA maximum current. If the auxiliary device exceeds this specification,

an external power supply will be required to power the auxiliary device. The

following Honeywell scanners can receive power from MS2420/MS2430: the

MS9520, MS9540, and the MS5145.

4. This step is required for secondary devices that require >5VDC and/or 700mA current to operate. Skip to

step 5 if the secondary device requires ≤ 5VDC. Plug the power supply into the secondary scanner’s

PowerLink cable (PN 57-57099x-3 or PN 57-57099x-3-12) and connect AC power to the secondary

scanner.

Note: Check the AC input requirements of the power supply to make sure the voltage matches the

AC outlet. The outlet should be located near the equipment and be easily accessible.

5. Configure the MS2420/MS2430 and the secondary scanner. The auxiliary input port’s data format must

match the main output format of the secondary scanner.

Note: Refer to the MS2x20 Stratos Series Scanner/Diva Scale Configuration Addendum

(PN 00-02272x) under Scanner Configuration Bar Codes: Auxiliary Port, Quick Start for a

Secondary Honeywell Scanner.