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PPLICATIONS AND 

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ROTOCOLS

 

 

The model number on each scanner includes the scanner number and factory 
default communications protocol. 
 

Scanner 

Version 

Identifier 

Communication Protocol(s) 

-9 

OCIA* and RS232 Transmit/Receive 

-00 

Laser Emulation* and RS232 Transmit/Receive* 

-11 

IBM 468X/469X, RS232-TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS 

-14 

RS232-TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR 

-38 

Low Speed,  
Serial Emulation or Keyboard Emulation Mode 

-40 

Full Speed USB 

-41 

RS232/Light Pen Emulation* 

MS9524 

 

and 

 

MS9544 

-47 

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 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 RS232 
configurable 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: 

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 the Default Settings chart on pages 35 - 39.   

For information on how to change the default settings, refer to help files in 
MetroSet2 or the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide.  

Summary of Contents for MS9524 VoyagerPDF Series

Page 1: ...METROLOGIC INSTRUMENTS INC MS9524 44 VoyagerPDF Series Single Line Hand Held Laser Scanner Installation and User s Guide 2989_Cover_May_2006 qxd 5 3 2006 2 35 PM Page 1...

Page 2: ...reproduced transmitted or stored in any form or by any means without prior written consent except by reviewer who may quote brief passages in a review or provided for in the Copyright Act of 1976 Prod...

Page 3: ...Stand Alone Keyboard 7 Integrated USB Full Speed 8 Low Speed 8 The PowerLink Cable Disconnecting 9 Connecting 9 How to Scan Three Modes of Operation 10 How to Scan with CodeGate MS9544 10 How to Scan...

Page 4: ...Minimum Bar Code Element Width 26 IR Activation 27 Applications and Protocols 28 Troubleshooting Guide 29 RS232 Demonstration Program 32 Default Settings 35 Scanner and Cable Terminations Scanner Pino...

Page 5: ...the laser allowing the user to easily align the visible laser line over the bar code selected for scanning Then just press the CodeGate button and the data is transmitted to the host system Since scan...

Page 6: ...220V 240V Australia 46 46931 220V 240V China 53 53000x 3 RS232 PowerLink Cable with Built in Power Jack 2 7 m 9 ft coiled cord long strain relief black 54 54000x 3 RS232 PowerLink Cable with Built in...

Page 7: ...ector 2 7 m 9 ft coiled cord long strain relief black MVC Metrologic Voltage Converter Cable 12VDC to 5 2VDC for IBM and OCIA applications Contact a Metrologic customer service representative for addi...

Page 8: ...e host system Please refer to the MetroSelect Single Line Configuration Guide or MetroSet2 s help files for instructions on changing the scanner s factory default configuration The scanner and host sy...

Page 9: ...l be communicated properly to the host system Please refer to the MetroSelect Single Line Configuration Guide or MetroSet2 s help files for instructions on changing the scanner s factory default confi...

Page 10: ...the supplied adapter cable 5 pin male DIN to 6 pin female DIN adapter 7 Power up the PC Plugging the scanner into a port on the host system does not guarantee that scanned information will be communic...

Page 11: ...t system 6 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 Please refer to the...

Page 12: ...f the MetroSelect Single Line Configuration Guide MLPN 00 02544 Plugging the scanner into a port on the host system does not guarantee that scanned information will be communicated properly to the hos...

Page 13: ...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 t...

Page 14: ...is transmitted when the button is pressed Manual Activation Mode Out of Stand Button activates laser Bar code data is scanned and transmitted while button is held down How to Use CodeGate MS9544 and t...

Page 15: ...am 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 Operator Note Best scanning results...

Page 16: ...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 1805...

Page 17: ...he stand MLPN 36 00454 Step 2 Position the stand so it sits under 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 provi...

Page 18: ...go plate on the stand by gently using an Exacto knife to release the plate hook Step 5 Position the stand over the base assembly Step 6 Secure the stand to the base assembly by installing and tighteni...

Page 19: ...n 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 Step 2 Remove one side of the protective backing from the double sided adhesive...

Page 20: ...LED see page 18 2 Yellow LED available on the MS9544 only see page 18 3 CodeGate Button available on the MS9544 only see page 10 4 Blue LED see page 18 5 Output Window Laser Aperture 6 Cable Connectio...

Page 21: ...nd the white 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 on page 19 Three Beeps During Operation When e...

Page 22: ...n 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...

Page 23: ...nd is accompanied by three beeps Steady White Blue off This indicates the scanner may be waiting for communication from the host Failure Modes One Razzberry Tone On Power Up or During Scanning This in...

Page 24: ...ns 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 Me...

Page 25: ...er tone and add a G as a configurable prefix FEATURE HOST COMMAND ASCII REPRESENTATION RESPONSE SCANNER RESPONSE Enter Configuration Mode stx 999999 etx 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 03h ack or 06h Load...

Page 26: ...ults 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 Configuration Mode stx 999999 etx 02h 39h 39h 39h 39h 39h...

Page 27: ...an be upgraded To upgrade all units a power supply and PowerLink cable MLPN 54 54012 are required The upgrades and custom software versions will be supplied by Metrologic in files called Motorola S re...

Page 28: ...te of manufacture serial number CE and caution information Figure 30 provides examples of the labels and the molded text Figure 30 MAINTENANCE The output window will need occasional cleaning to preven...

Page 29: ...25 DEPTH OF FIELD MINIMUM BAR CODE ELEMENT WIDTH A B E G H J mm 13 15 19 25 33 53 mils 5 2 5 7 7 5 10 13 21 Figure 31 Specifications subject to change without notice...

Page 30: ...26 DEPTH OF FIELD PDF417 MINIMUM BAR CODE ELEMENT WIDTH A B mm 25 38 mils 10 15 Figure 32 Specifications subject to change without notice...

Page 31: ...27 IR ACTIVATION Figure 33 Specifications subject to change without notice...

Page 32: ...n 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...

Page 33: ...e is a VLD failure The unit emits a razz tone There is a scanning mechanism failure Contact a Metrologic service representative The unit scans communicates and beeps twice The same symbol timeout set...

Page 34: ...rinter could be the problem Change print settings i e change to econo mode or high speed The bar code may have been printed incorrectly The unit is not configured correctly for this type of bar code C...

Page 35: ...s not working or not configured properly Check to make sure that the baud rate and parity of the scanner and the communication port match and the configuration is looking for RS232 data The unit power...

Page 36: ...ication software and the scanner configuration match If the application does not support RS232 scanners a software wedge program that will take RS232 data and place it into a keyboard buffer may be ne...

Page 37: ...for others symbologies call a Metrologic service representative System Interfaces PC Keyboard Wedge RS232 OCIA Light Pen Emulation Laser Emulation IBM 468X 469X Stand Alone Keyboard USB low speed and...

Page 38: ...FCC ICES 003 EN55022 Class B Refer to page 45 for Class B cable restrictions ENVIRONMENTAL Temperature Operating 0 C to 40 32 to 104 F Storage 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F Humidity 5 to 95 relative humi...

Page 39: ...ck mark will appear in the interface column if it supports the parameter listed PARAMETER DEFAULT OCIA RS232 LIGHT PEN IBM 46XX KBW USB LASER EMULATION Normal Scan Mode Continuous Scan Mode Blinky Sca...

Page 40: ...Digit Paraf Support ITF ITF Symbol Lengths Variable Minimum Symbol Length 3 Symbol Length Lock None Bars High as Code 39 Spaces High as Code 39 Bars High as Scanned Spaces High as Scanned DTS SIEMENS...

Page 41: ...timeout 1000 msecs No Same symbol timeout Infinite Same symbol timeout Inter character delay configurable in 1 msec steps max 255 msecs 1 msecs 10 msecs in KBW Number of scan buffers maximum 4 Transm...

Page 42: ...yo 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 supp...

Page 43: ...eps max 800 msec Coupon Code 128 as code 39 as code 39 Configurable Code Lengths 7 avail Code Selects with Configurable Code Length Locks 3 avail Configurable Prefix Characters 10 avail Suffix Charact...

Page 44: ...10 pin modular jack The serial label indicates the interface enabled when the scanner is shipped from the factory 10 Shield Ground MS9524 44 47 Keyboard Wedge Stand Alone Keyboard Pin Function 1 Grou...

Page 45: ...e Input 4 Flip Sense Start of Scan Output 5 Proximity Detect Trigger Emulation Output 6 Scan Laser Enable Input 7 Reserved 8 Data Out 9 5VDC 10 Shield Ground MS9524 44 14 RS232 MS9524 44 40 Full Speed...

Page 46: ...round 6 Light Pen Data DSR Out for 14 interfaces 7 CTS Input 8 RTS Output 9 5VDC 9 Pin D Type Connector Stand Alone Keyboard PowerLink Cable MLPN 53 53020x 3 Pin Function 1 PC Data 2 NC 3 Power Ground...

Page 47: ...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 f...

Page 48: ...rologic 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 comp...

Page 49: ...use 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...

Page 50: ...oid the users authority to operate this device This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference...

Page 51: ...ui m me le scanner ou le laser Ne regardez jamais directement le rayon laser m me si vous croyez que le scanner est inactif N ouvrez jamais le scanner pour regarder dans l appareil Ce faisant vous vou...

Page 52: ...655 6 637 659 6 863 217 6 874 689 6 905 071 D408 532 No license right or sublicense is granted either expressly or by implication estoppel or otherwise under any METROLOGIC or third party intellectua...

Page 53: ...x see interface indicator 33 audible 17 19 23 29 31 failure 17 19 19 29 31 visual 16 17 19 23 29 31 interface 33 40 43 IBM 46xx 5 28 35 39 Keyboard Wedge 2 6 28 35 39 Laser Emulation 4 28 35 39 Light...

Page 54: ...nical 33 operation 33 speed 33 stand 3 10 12 15 35 Stand Alone Keyboard see interface T temperture 34 test 32 tone see indicator transformer see power troubleshooting 29 31 U UL 24 USB see interface V...

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