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... of single-line laser bar code scanners that have the ability to decode all of the same features as hand-held or fixed projection scanners. Some additional key product features include: • Auto-trigger operation and auto-stand detect • CodeGate data transmission technology (MS9540 only) • Flash - Upgradeable Firmware • Detachable user-replaceable cables • Easy configuration with the exception of -stand' operation, the Voyager and VoyagerCG can be used as the MS9540, with MetroSelect® barcodes and MetroSet®2 Windows...
... of single-line laser bar code scanners that have the ability to decode all of the same features as hand-held or fixed projection scanners. Some additional key product features include: • Auto-trigger operation and auto-stand detect • CodeGate data transmission technology (MS9540 only) • Flash - Upgradeable Firmware • Detachable user-replaceable cables • Easy configuration with the exception of -stand' operation, the Voyager and VoyagerCG can be used as the MS9540, with MetroSelect® barcodes and MetroSet®2 Windows...
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INTRODUCTION Scanner and Accessories Part # MS9520 or MS9540 BASIC KIT Description Voyager or VoyagerCG Bar Code Scanner 00-02544 MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide* 00-02410 MS9500 Voyager Series Single-Line Hand Held Laser Scanner Installation and User's Guide* * Available for the specific protocol being used. Regulated 5.2VDC @ 1A output. 46-00525 46-00526 46-00527 46-00528 46-00529 46-00530 90VAC to 255VAC, United States, Canada and Japan 90VAC ...
INTRODUCTION Scanner and Accessories Part # MS9520 or MS9540 BASIC KIT Description Voyager or VoyagerCG Bar Code Scanner 00-02544 MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide* 00-02410 MS9500 Voyager Series Single-Line Hand Held Laser Scanner Installation and User's Guide* * Available for the specific protocol being used. Regulated 5.2VDC @ 1A output. 46-00525 46-00526 46-00527 46-00528 46-00529 46-00530 90VAC to 255VAC, United States, Canada and Japan 90VAC ...
User Guide
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... Emulation Mode enabled. See caution on the host system. Connect the L-shaped plug of the MetroSelect SingleLine Configuration Guide for instructions on enabling the Laser Emulation Mode. Connect the PowerLink cable to the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide or MetroSet2's help files for information on changing the scanner's factory default configuration. Please refer to the proper port on page 6. 7 If you recall defaults while re-configuring your scanner the Laser Emulation Mode will be enabled. There will no longer be an audible click when the connector lock...
... Emulation Mode enabled. See caution on the host system. Connect the L-shaped plug of the MetroSelect SingleLine Configuration Guide for instructions on enabling the Laser Emulation Mode. Connect the PowerLink cable to the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide or MetroSet2's help files for information on changing the scanner's factory default configuration. Please refer to the proper port on page 6. 7 If you recall defaults while re-configuring your scanner the Laser Emulation Mode will be enabled. There will no longer be an audible click when the connector lock...
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... to the host system. The scanner and host system must use the same communication protocols. See caution on changing the scanner's factory default configuration. Turn off the host system. 2. Plug the male 10-pin RJ45 end of the MVC cable to the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide or MetroSet2's help files for instructions on page 6. 8 Please refer to the host device. 4. Turn on the scanner. Figure 7. INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM IBM 46XX 1. Plugging the scanner into the 10-pin socket on...
... to the host system. The scanner and host system must use the same communication protocols. See caution on changing the scanner's factory default configuration. Turn off the host system. 2. Plug the male 10-pin RJ45 end of the MVC cable to the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide or MetroSet2's help files for instructions on page 6. 8 Please refer to the host device. 4. Turn on the scanner. Figure 7. INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM IBM 46XX 1. Plugging the scanner into the 10-pin socket on...
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... the keyboard port, explaining why a scanner may work on the host system does not guarantee that scanned information will hear a 'click' when the connection is receiving power from the host system, skip to the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide or MetroSet2's help files for instructions on page 6. 9 You will be near the equipment and easily accessible. 5. See caution on changing the scanner's factory default configuration. If the scanner is made. 3. If necessary use the...
... the keyboard port, explaining why a scanner may work on the host system does not guarantee that scanned information will hear a 'click' when the connection is receiving power from the host system, skip to the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide or MetroSet2's help files for instructions on page 6. 9 You will be near the equipment and easily accessible. 5. See caution on changing the scanner's factory default configuration. If the scanner is made. 3. If necessary use the...
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... on page 6. 10 Turn off the host system. 2. Connect the PowerLink cable to the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide or MetroSet2's help files for instructions on the host system. INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM Stand-Alone Keyboard 1. Plugging the scanner into an AC outlet. Not all computers supply the same current through the keyboard port, explaining why a scanner would work on the host system does not guarantee that scanned information will hear...
... on page 6. 10 Turn off the host system. 2. Connect the PowerLink cable to the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide or MetroSet2's help files for instructions on the host system. INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM Stand-Alone Keyboard 1. Plugging the scanner into an AC outlet. Not all computers supply the same current through the keyboard port, explaining why a scanner would work on the host system does not guarantee that scanned information will hear...
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...Connect the other end of the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide (MLPN 00-02544). As a default, the MS95x0-38 leaves the factory with USB Keyboard Emulation Mode enabled. The scanner and host system must use the same communication protocols. INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM Integrated USB: Full Speed (-40) Low Speed (-38) 1. See caution on configuring the MS95x0-38 for USB Serial Emulation Mode, please refer to the USB section of the USB cable to the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide or MetroSet2's help files for instructions on the scanner. Turn...
...Connect the other end of the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide (MLPN 00-02544). As a default, the MS95x0-38 leaves the factory with USB Keyboard Emulation Mode enabled. The scanner and host system must use the same communication protocols. INSTALLING THE SCANNER TO THE HOST SYSTEM Integrated USB: Full Speed (-40) Low Speed (-38) 1. See caution on configuring the MS95x0-38 for USB Serial Emulation Mode, please refer to the USB section of the USB cable to the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide or MetroSet2's help files for instructions on the scanner. Turn...
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... held down 12 THE MS9540 VOYAGERCG® SERIES How to the MetroSelect Configuration Guide for instructions on enabling the Manual Activation Mode. Three Modes of Operation Auto Trigger, In-Stand • Auto-triggers while in the stand • Bar code is automatically decoded and transmitted CodeGate, Out-of-Stand • CodeGate activates when removed from the stand • Bar code data is transmitted when the button is pressed Manual Activation Mode*, Out-of-Stand • Button activates laser • Bar code data is scanned...
... held down 12 THE MS9540 VOYAGERCG® SERIES How to the MetroSelect Configuration Guide for instructions on enabling the Manual Activation Mode. Three Modes of Operation Auto Trigger, In-Stand • Auto-triggers while in the stand • Bar code is automatically decoded and transmitted CodeGate, Out-of-Stand • CodeGate activates when removed from the stand • Bar code data is transmitted when the button is pressed Manual Activation Mode*, Out-of-Stand • Button activates laser • Bar code data is scanned...
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... scanner successfully reads a bar code, the red LED will continue to scan. The red and green LEDs will flash and the scanner beeps once (if configured to the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide or MetroSet2's help files. The scanner is a failure indicator. On Power Up When a Flash ROM upgrade is needed, the scanner will beep once. Three Beeps - Refer to "Failure Modes" on page 19. * In some custom units the standard green LED has been replaced with a blue LED and the red LED has been replaced with a white LED...
... scanner successfully reads a bar code, the red LED will continue to scan. The red and green LEDs will flash and the scanner beeps once (if configured to the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide or MetroSet2's help files. The scanner is a failure indicator. On Power Up When a Flash ROM upgrade is needed, the scanner will beep once. Three Beeps - Refer to "Failure Modes" on page 19. * In some custom units the standard green LED has been replaced with a blue LED and the red LED has been replaced with a white LED...
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... the laser is deactivated (default mode only). Steady Green and Steady Red After a successful scan, the scanner transmits the data to the host automatically. The green LED will turn on , the flashing or stationary activity of the LEDs indicates the status of the scanner. The MS9520 has two LED indicators (green* and red*) located on . Steady Green and Single Red Flash When the scanner successfully reads a bar code, the red LED will flash and the scanner will be transmitted. Present a bar code to the scanner and the green LED...
... the laser is deactivated (default mode only). Steady Green and Steady Red After a successful scan, the scanner transmits the data to the host automatically. The green LED will turn on , the flashing or stationary activity of the LEDs indicates the status of the scanner. The MS9520 has two LED indicators (green* and red*) located on . Steady Green and Single Red Flash When the scanner successfully reads a bar code, the red LED will flash and the scanner will be transmitted. Present a bar code to the scanner and the green LED...
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... a configurable prefix. YOU CANNOT SCAN A BAR CODE WHILE IN SERIAL CONFIGURATION MODE. 5. There is exited. Prefix #1 [stx]903500[etx] Code Byte 0 [stx]0[etx] Code Byte 7 [stx]7[etx] Code Byte 1 [stx]1[etx] Exit Configuration Mode [stx]999999[etx] The scanner will respond with an [ack] followed by 3 beeps. 8. IT IS A CODE TYPE DESIGNATION ONLY! This mode uses the current Baud Rate, Parity, Stop Bits and Data Bits settings that are 9600, Space, 2, 7 respectively. FEATURE HOST COMMAND Enter Configuration Mode [stx]999999[etx] Load Defaults [stx]999998[etx] Disable Code...
... a configurable prefix. YOU CANNOT SCAN A BAR CODE WHILE IN SERIAL CONFIGURATION MODE. 5. There is exited. Prefix #1 [stx]903500[etx] Code Byte 0 [stx]0[etx] Code Byte 7 [stx]7[etx] Code Byte 1 [stx]1[etx] Exit Configuration Mode [stx]999999[etx] The scanner will respond with an [ack] followed by 3 beeps. 8. IT IS A CODE TYPE DESIGNATION ONLY! This mode uses the current Baud Rate, Parity, Stop Bits and Data Bits settings that are 9600, Space, 2, 7 respectively. FEATURE HOST COMMAND Enter Configuration Mode [stx]999999[etx] Load Defaults [stx]999998[etx] Disable Code...
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.... CONFIGURATION MODES EXAMPLE #3: The following example shows the events that occur when an invalid bar code is sent. FEATURE Enter Configuration Mode Load Defaults HOST COMMAND [stx]999999[etx] [stx]99999:[etx] ASCII REPRESENTATION 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 03h 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 3Ah 03h Invalid command was sent, you must start over from the host, the scanner responds with a [nak] and the end-user must start...
.... CONFIGURATION MODES EXAMPLE #3: The following example shows the events that occur when an invalid bar code is sent. FEATURE Enter Configuration Mode Load Defaults HOST COMMAND [stx]999999[etx] [stx]99999:[etx] ASCII REPRESENTATION 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 03h 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 3Ah 03h Invalid command was sent, you must start over from the host, the scanner responds with a [nak] and the end-user must start...
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... standard green LED has been replaced with a blue LED and the red LED has been replaced with a white LED. 23 If two beeps occur, the scanner did not upgrade properly. This program allows the user of a Metrologic scanner to quickly upgrade to a new or custom version of Flash based scanners. once selected and verified the file is a functional component of Metrologic's new line of software. UPGRADING THE FLASH ROM FIRMWARE The MetroSet2 program is ready to be on power...
... standard green LED has been replaced with a blue LED and the red LED has been replaced with a white LED. 23 If two beeps occur, the scanner did not upgrade properly. This program allows the user of a Metrologic scanner to quickly upgrade to a new or custom version of Flash based scanners. once selected and verified the file is a functional component of Metrologic's new line of software. UPGRADING THE FLASH ROM FIRMWARE The MetroSet2 program is ready to be on power...
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.... UPC/EAN, Code 39, interleaved 2 of bar code being supplied to scan a particular symbology that the type of 5, Code 93, Code 128 and Codabar are enabled by default. At power up there is a continuous razz tone. Solution Check the transformer, the outlet and power strip. Contact a Metrologic service representative. The unit powers up there is a VLD failure. There is a non- Make sure the cable is set too short. The same symbol timeout is plugged...
.... UPC/EAN, Code 39, interleaved 2 of bar code being supplied to scan a particular symbology that the type of 5, Code 93, Code 128 and Codabar are enabled by default. At power up there is a continuous razz tone. Solution Check the transformer, the outlet and power strip. Contact a Metrologic service representative. The unit powers up there is a VLD failure. There is a non- Make sure the cable is set too short. The same symbol timeout is plugged...
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... character length lock or minimum length. The minimum symbol length setting does not work with a white LED. 28 The unit beeps at some bar codes but NOT for the appropriate mode. * In some form locks up , but there is connected to econo mode or high speed. Check if it is not correct. Change the print settings. Change to the proper host port. The unit's configuration Make sure the scanner is configured is a check digit/character/or border problem. Verify that the host cable and host...
... character length lock or minimum length. The minimum symbol length setting does not work with a white LED. 28 The unit beeps at some bar codes but NOT for the appropriate mode. * In some form locks up , but there is connected to econo mode or high speed. Check if it is not correct. Change the print settings. Change to the proper host port. The unit's configuration Make sure the scanner is configured is a check digit/character/or border problem. Verify that the host cable and host...
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... break is transmitting each character twice. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptoms The unit scans but the data is connected to the correct com port on the host device. Make sure that country's key look correct. Adjust the intercharacter delay symptom. Enable the Caps Lock detect feature of characters. These characters may not be added to make sure that the baud rate and parity of the scanner and the communication port match and that the scanner and the host are being...
... break is transmitting each character twice. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptoms The unit scans but the data is connected to the correct com port on the host device. Make sure that country's key look correct. Adjust the intercharacter delay symptom. Enable the Caps Lock detect feature of characters. These characters may not be added to make sure that the baud rate and parity of the scanner and the communication port match and that the scanner and the host are being...
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... - 102 mm ± 25 mm (0" - 4" ± 1") Decode Capability: Autodiscriminates all standard bar codes for others call a Metrologic service representative System Interfaces: RS232, PC Keyboard Wedge, Stand-Alone Keyboard, OCIA, IBM 468X/469X, Light Pen Emulation, Laser Emulation, RS232 with DSR, Low Speed USB (Serial Emulation or Keyboard Emulation), Full Speed USB Print Contrast: 35% minimum reflectance difference Number Characters Up to 80 data characters (Maximum number will vary Read: based on symbology & density) Roll, Pitch, Yaw...
... - 102 mm ± 25 mm (0" - 4" ± 1") Decode Capability: Autodiscriminates all standard bar codes for others call a Metrologic service representative System Interfaces: RS232, PC Keyboard Wedge, Stand-Alone Keyboard, OCIA, IBM 468X/469X, Light Pen Emulation, Laser Emulation, RS232 with DSR, Low Speed USB (Serial Emulation or Keyboard Emulation), Full Speed USB Print Contrast: 35% minimum reflectance difference Number Characters Up to 80 data characters (Maximum number will vary Read: based on symbology & density) Roll, Pitch, Yaw...
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... type bar codes. ³ 100011 Double Border Required - Symbology Identifier "]e0" is transmitted by default. ³ 114912 Do Not Transmit GS1 DataBar 14 Symbology 4-1 4 GS1 DataBar Honeywell's MS9520 Voyager® and MS9540 VoyagerCG® scanners with software #14810 and higher can be enabled when scanning GS1 DataBar code type symbologies. ³ 100413 Enable GS1 DataBar 14 * Disable GS1 DataBar 14 ³ 100403 * Transmit GS1 DataBar 14 Check Digit ³...
... type bar codes. ³ 100011 Double Border Required - Symbology Identifier "]e0" is transmitted by default. ³ 114912 Do Not Transmit GS1 DataBar 14 Symbology 4-1 4 GS1 DataBar Honeywell's MS9520 Voyager® and MS9540 VoyagerCG® scanners with software #14810 and higher can be enabled when scanning GS1 DataBar code type symbologies. ³ 100413 Enable GS1 DataBar 14 * Disable GS1 DataBar 14 ³ 100403 * Transmit GS1 DataBar 14 Check Digit ³...
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... ISBT specifications can be used simultaneously. Scan the ENTER/EXIT configuration mode bar code. 2. Scan the 1st Right Identifier configuration mode bar code. 7. Scan the Enable User-Defined Sequence bar Code. 11. The scanner is now configured with the appropriate identifiers. Using the previous example, the identifiers can be used for configuring user-defined concatenation sequences. Both functions use the same internal resources so they must remain mutually exclusive. 5-4 and the right hand identifiers are enabled, ISBT 128 bar codes scanned successively...
... ISBT specifications can be used simultaneously. Scan the ENTER/EXIT configuration mode bar code. 2. Scan the 1st Right Identifier configuration mode bar code. 7. Scan the Enable User-Defined Sequence bar Code. 11. The scanner is now configured with the appropriate identifiers. Using the previous example, the identifiers can be used for configuring user-defined concatenation sequences. Both functions use the same internal resources so they must remain mutually exclusive. 5-4 and the right hand identifiers are enabled, ISBT 128 bar codes scanned successively...
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...). 2. Scanning will be framed by an STX (02 Hex) and ETX (03 Hex). Transmit 999999 through the Serial Port. This is the Recall Defaults bar code in serial program mode. The scanner will cause the scanner to exit program mode and save the new settings. Transmit 999999 through the Serial Port. This will respond with a NAK (15 Hex). 23-2 Serial Program Mode For Serial Program Mode, all commands must be suspended and the scanner will beep 3 times and send...
...). 2. Scanning will be framed by an STX (02 Hex) and ETX (03 Hex). Transmit 999999 through the Serial Port. This is the Recall Defaults bar code in serial program mode. The scanner will cause the scanner to exit program mode and save the new settings. Transmit 999999 through the Serial Port. This will respond with a NAK (15 Hex). 23-2 Serial Program Mode For Serial Program Mode, all commands must be suspended and the scanner will beep 3 times and send...