MS9500 Voyager™ Series Single-Line Hand-Held Laser Scanner Installation and User’s Guide
Locations USA Corporate Headquarters Metrologic Instruments, Inc. 90 Coles Road Blackwood, NJ 08012-4683 Customer Service: 1-800-ID-METRO Tel: 856-228-8100 Fax: 856-228-6673 Email: info@metrologic.com www.metrologic.com Europe Metrologic Instruments GmbH Dornierstrasse 2 82178 Puchheim b. Munich, Germany Tel: 49-89-89019-0 Fax: 49-89-89019-200 Email: info@europe.metrologic.
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Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................. 1 Scanner and Accessories ........................................................................ 2 Quick Start.............................................................................................. 3 Installing the Scanner to the Host System ............................................... 4 Disconnecting PowerLink Cables from the Scanner.................................
Table of Contents (continued) Appendix A Design Specifications........................................................................... 29 Appendix B Default Settings.................................................................................... 30 Appendix C Pin Assignments .................................................................................. 35 Appendix D Warranty and Disclaimer...................................................................... 38 Appendix E Notices.................
Introduction The Voyager™ MS9500 Series single-line hand-held scanners include both the MS9520 and MS9540. The Voyager MS9540 features Metrologic’s patented CodeGate™ technology. CodeGate is an intuitive scanning system that is ideal for all scanning applications, including menu-scanning, point-of-sale, document processing, and inventory control. CodeGate works hand-in-hand with Metrologic’s patented automatictriggering scheme.
Scanner and Accessories The following list of parts may or may not be included in the MS9500 kit. • Voyager MS9520 Single-Line Laser Scanner, or Voyager MS9540 – CodeGate™ Single-Line Laser Scanner • AC to DC Power Transformer – Regulated 5.2VDC @ 650 mA output . One of the following may be included: 120 V United States: MLPN 45-45593 220 V – 240 V Continental European: MLPN 45-45591 220 V – 240 V United Kingdom: MLPN 45-45592 • PowerLink Cable with built in power jack.
Quick Start 3 2 1 1. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male connector into the jack on the Voyager. 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. 4 4. When the Voyager is ready to scan, the green LED will turn on, the red LED will flash and the scanner will beep once. 5 5.
Installing the Scanner to the Host System 1. Turn off the host system. 2. Make the proper PowerLink cable connections to the scanner. Please refer to the Quick Start section of this manual for proper installation of the cable and power supply. NOTE: If the Voyager is receiving power from the host system, please skip step #2 and step #3 in the Quick Start section of this manual. 3. Connect the PowerLink cable to the proper port on the host system. 4. Turn on the host system.
Disconnecting PowerLink Cables from the Scanner 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. 1 2 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 ‘pinhole’. 4. You will here a faint ‘click’.
How to Use CodeGate – MS9540 Only • Auto trigger activates 1 the laser • Place the laser line on the bar code • Press the CodeGate button to transmit the data 2 3 Two Modes of Operation • Auto-trigger while in the stand • Bar code is automatically decoded and transmitted • CodeGate activates when removed from the stand • Bar code data is transmitted when the CodeGate button is pressed 6
Assembling the Stand Kit #46-46055 Contains: a. Stand b. Apron c. Screw, M3 x 6 mm long d. Washer, #5 x .5 OD e. Stand Anchor f. Wood Screw, #8 Round Head g. Base (mlpn 36-00343) (mlpn 50-50440) (mlpn 18-18670) (mlpn 18-18671) (mlpn 50-50449) (mlpn 18-18057) (mlpn 36-36080) Qty 1 Qty 1 Qty 2 Qty 2 Qty 1 Qty 4 Qty 1 c. d. a. b e. g. f. 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.
Assembling the Stand (continued) Stand Option 2: Hard-mounted to countertop 2.00 in Step 1 Drill four #39 holes in the countertop. 2.00 in #8 Wood Screw Step 2 Secure the base (mlpn 36-36080) Anchor to the countertop with the four #8 wood screws (mlpn 18-18057) provided. Base Step 3 Screw the anchor (mlpn 50-50449) onto the base 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.
Scanner Parts Green, Yellow and Red LEDs CodeGate Button* Output Window Stand Cable Connection Stand Apron *This feature is not available on the MS9520 9
Audible Indicators When the Voyager 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 the MetroSelect Programming Guide MLPN 2407. One Beep When the scanner first receives power, the green LED will turn on, then the red LED will flash and the scanner will beep once. (The red LED will remain on for the duration of the beep.
This is a failure indicator. Refer to “Failure Modes” on page 13.
Visual Indicators There are three LED indicators (green, red and yellow) located on the head of the MS9500. When the scanner is on, the flashing or stationary activity of the LEDs indicates the status of the current scan and the scanner. Green, Red & Yellow 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 is enabled.
Visual Indicators (continued) Alternating Flashing of Green and Red This indicates the scanner is program mode. A razzberry tone indicates that an invalid bar code has been scanned while in this mode. Steady Red, Green off This indicates the scanner may be waiting for communication from the host.
Failure Modes Flashing Green and one Razzberry Tone This indicates the scanner has experienced a laser subsystem failure. Return the unit for repair to an authorized service center. Flashing Red and Green with Two Razzberry Tones This indicates the scanner has experienced a scanning mechanism failure. Return the unit for repair to an authorized service center.
Programming Modes The MS9500 Voyager has 3 modes of programming. Bar Codes: Voyager can be configured by scanning the bar codes located in the METROSELECT® Configuration Guide (MLPN 2407). Please refer to this guide for instructions. This manual can be downloaded for FREE from Metrologic’s website (www.metrologic.com). MetroSet™: This user-friendly Windows-based configuration program allows you to simply ‘point-and-click’ at the desired scanner options.
Programming Modes (continued) 4. During programming, the motor and laser remain active. YOU CANNOT SCAN ANY BAR CODES WHILE IN 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] and a long beep. 8.
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.
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.
Labels 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: AVOID EXPOSURE laser light emitted from this aperture Patent information-see manual FCC and ICES-0003 information-see manual Warranty VOID if case opened. Contains no user servicable components. Complies with 21CFR 1040, 1040.01 & 1040.11 NACH EN60825-1:1994/A11:1996 5V Metrologic Instruments Inc.
Depth of Field Distance: Scanner Face 2.5” [64 mm] Scan Width at 0.0” [0 mm] A 3.4” [86 mm] B 1.0” [25.4 mm] 4.4” [112 mm] 4.8” [122 mm] E 2.0” [51 mm] 2.5” [64 mm] G 7.1” [180 mm] 5.0” [127 mm] H 8.5” [216 mm] J 6.5” [165 mm] 9.8” [249 mm] 8.0” [203 mm] 11.7” [297 mm] 10.0” [254 mm] Width of Scan Field Minimum Bar Code Element Width A B C D E F G H J K mm .13 .15 - - .19 - .25 .33 .53 - mils 5.2 5.7 - - 7.
IR Activation 2.5” [64 mm] Scan Width at Face Distance From Face 0.0” [0 mm] Short Range IR 6.2” [158 mm] Long Range IR 12.6” [320 mm] Width of Scan Field 21 4.0” ± 1.0” [102 mm ± 25.4mm] 11.0” ± 2.
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.
Applications and Protocols The model number on each scanner includes the scanner number and factory default communications protocol.
Trouble Shooting 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 MS9500 Series Troubleshooting Guide Symptoms Possible Causes Solution No LEDs, beep or laser No power is being supplied to the scanner Check transformer, outlet and power strip.
Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Symptoms Possible Causes Solution The unit powers up, but does not scan/or beep Beeper disabled. No tone selected Enable beeper. Select tone The unit powers up, but does not scan and/or beep Scanning a particular symbology that is not enabled UPC/EAN, Code 39, interleaved 2 of 5, Code 93, Code 128 and Codabar are enabled by default.
Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Symptoms Possible Causes Solution Scanner beeps at some bar codes and NOT for others of the same bar code symbology The print quality of the bar code is suspect Check print mode. The type of printer could be the problem. Change print settings. i.e. change to econo mode or high speed Scanner beeps at some bar codes and NOT for others of the same bar code symbology The aspect ratio of the bar code is out of tolerance Check print mode.
Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Symptoms Possible Causes Solution Configuration is not correct Make sure the scanner is configured for the appropriate mode. Check internal jumper Configuration is correct Make sure that the proper PC type AT, PS2 or XT is selected. Verify correct country code and data formatting are selected. Adjust intercharacter delay symptom The unit is transmitting each character twice Configuration is not correct Increase interscan code delay setting.
Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Symptoms Possible Causes Solution Power-up OK and scans OK ,but does not communicate properly to the host Com port at the host is not working or configured properly 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 Power-up OK and scans OK ,but does not communicate properly to the host Cable not connected to the proper com port Check to make sure that the baud rate and parity
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.
Appendix A – Design Specifications Operational Light Source Laser Power Depth of Scan Field Scan Speed Scan Pattern Minimum Bar Width InfraRed Activation Decode Capability System Interfaces Print Contrast Number Characters Read Roll, Pitch, Yaw Beeper Operation Indicators (LED) Visible Laser Diode 650 nm ± 10 nm 0.96 mW (peak) 0 mm – 203 mm (0” – 8” for 0.330 mm (13 mil) bar code at default setting 72 scan lines per second Single scan line 0.127 mm (5.
Appendix B – 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.
Appendix B – Default Settings (continued) PARAMETER DEFAULT OCIA RS-232 LIGHT PEN IBM 46XX KBW Mod 43 Check on Code 39 MSI-Plessy 10/10 Check Digit MSI-Plessy Mod 10 Check Digit * Paraf Support ITF ITF Symbol Lengths Minimum Symbol Length Symbol Length Lock Bars High as Code 39 Variable 3 None * Spaces High as Code 39 Bars High as Scanned Spaces High as Scanned DTS/SIEMENS DTS/NIXDORF * NCR F NCR S Poll light pen source Beeper tone Beep/transmit sequence Communication timeout Razzberry tone on
Appendix B – Default Settings (continued) PARAMETER DEFAULT Same symbol rescan timeout 750 msecs Same symbol rescan timeout 875 msecs * Same symbol rescan timeout: 1000 msecs No Same symbol timeout Infinite Same symbol timeout Inter-character delay Program able in 1 msec steps (max 255 msecs) 1 msecs 10 msecs in KBW Number of scan buffers 4 Transmit UPC-A check digit Transmit UPC-E check digit * Expand UPC-E Convert UPC-A to EAN13 Transmit lead zero on UPC-E Transmit UPC-A number system * Transm
Appendix B – Default Settings (continued) PARAMETER DEFAULT OCIA RS-232 LIGHT PEN IBM 46XX KBW Transmit Sanyo ID Characters Nixdorf ID LRC Enabled 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 XON/XOFF Handshaking ACK/NAK as code 39 as code 39 as code 39 Two Digit Supplements Five Digit Supplements Bookland 977 (2 digit)
Appendix B – Default Settings (continued) PARAMETER 100 msec to Find Supplement Programmable in 100 msec steps (max 800 msec) DEFAULT 7 avail Programmable Prefix characters 10 avail Suffix characters 10 avail Prefixes for Individual Code types Editing 800 msec Function/control Key Support 35 LIGHT PEN as code 39 Programmable Code Lengths Minimum Element width Programmable in 5.
Appendix C The MS9520 and MS9540 scanner interfaces terminate to a 10-pin modular jack. The serial # label indicates the interface enabled when the scanner is shipped from the factory.
Appendix C (continued) Cable Connector Configurations “Standard” PowerLink cable MLPN 53000 6 1 9 5 9-pin D-type female connector to the PC Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 37 Function Shield Ground RS-232 Transmit Output RS-232 Receive Input DTR Input/Light Pen Source Power/Signal Ground Light Pen Data CTS Input RTS Output +5VDC 9-Pin D-Type Connector
Appendix C (continued) Cable Connector Configuration 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. 4 1 2 5 2 3 1 4 3 6 5 PowerLink Cable 5-Pin DIN, Female 6-Pin DIN, Male 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.
Appendix D – Warranty and Disclaimer Limited Warranty The MS9500 scanners are manufactured by Metrologic at its Blackwood, New Jersey, USA facility. The MS9500 scanners have a two (2) year limited warranty from the date of manufacture.
Appendix E - Notices 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.
Appendix E – Notices (continued) Achtung Die Verwendung anderer als der hier beschriebenen Steuerungen, Einstellungen oder Verfahren kann eine lebensgefährliche 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.
Appendix F Patents Patent Information This METROLOGIC product may be covered by one or more of the following US Patents: US Patent 5,424,525; 5,616,908; 5,811,780; 5,925,870; No.
Addendum Addendum 1:1 If the optional power adapter available through Metrologic does not power the bar code scanner, the scanner will receive power from a host device such as a computer system. The following statement is applicable: Caution To maintain compliance with standards CSA C22.2 No. 950/UL 1950 and norm EN 60950, the power source must meet applicable performance requirements for a limited power source.
Index G A AC input/outlet Accessories Approvals Audible Autodiscriminates 4 iii, 2 18 iii, 10 29 B Green LED 3, 10, 11, 23 H Host iii, 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12, 14, 16 23, 24, 27, 42 I Bar Code 1, 3, 10, 11, 12, 14,15 16 21, 24, 25, 26, 29, 42 Beep 3, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24 29, 31 C Cable 2, 27, 29, 36, 37 communication 4, 11, 12, 17 27, 30 pin assignments 37 PowerLink iii, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 17 36, 37 Caution 2, 18, 39, 42 CDRH 29 Current 10 Customer Service ii, 38 Indicators Audible 10 LED 3, 9, 10, 11,
Index T R Razzberry tone 10, 12, 13, 31 Red LED 3, 10, 11, 17, 24 Repair 13, 38 RMA 38 RS-232 22, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32 33, 34, 35, 36 45 2 ii, 38 iv, 29 10, 13 29 23, 24, 25, 26 V Ventilation Voltage S SELV Service Specifications Tones Transformers Troubleshooting 27 29 2, 29 W Warranty Window iv, 38 9, 21
