Metrologic Instruments Barcode Reader MS5100 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction........................................................................................................... 1

Scanner and Accessories................................................................................. 2

Scanner Components....................................................................................... 4

Maintenance..................................................................................................... 4

Caution and Serial Number Labels................................................................... 5

Cable Removal................................................................................................. 6

Cable Connection Warning............................................................................... 6

Installation

RS232, Light Pen or Laser Emulation .............................................................. 7

IBM 46xx or OCIA ............................................................................................ 8

Keyboard Wedge.............................................................................................. 9

Stand-Alone Keyboard ................................................................................... 10

Low Speed USB (-38)..................................................................................... 11

Full Speed (-40).............................................................................................. 11

Scanner Operation ............................................................................................. 12

How to Use CodeGate^®and the Manual Activation Mode.............................. 12

Two Modes of Operation ................................................................................ 12

Indicators........................................................................................................ 13

Audible .................................................................................................... 13

Visual....................................................................................................... 14

Failure ..................................................................................................... 15

Depth of Field................................................................................................. 16

Configuration Modes ...................................................................................... 17

Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................... 20

RS232 Demonstration Program ......................................................................... 23

Design Specifications......................................................................................... 24

Applications and Protocols ................................................................................. 26

Default Settings.................................................................................................. 27

Upgrading the Flash ROM Firmware.................................................................. 32

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Scanner and Cable Terminations

Scanner Pinout Connections.......................................................................... 33

Cable Connector Configurations .................................................................... 35

Regulatory Compliance

Safety............................................................................................................. 37

EMC ............................................................................................................... 38

Limited Warranty ................................................................................................ 40

Patents ............................................................................................................... 41

Index .................................................................................................................. 42

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INTRODUCTION

The MS5145 Eclipse™ is a single-line, hand-held laser scanner.

Equipped with Metrologic’s patented CodeGate^®technology, Eclipse can be

used in a wide variety of applications. CodeGate technology allows the user to

easily target the desired bar code and complete the data transmission with a

simple press of a button. This combination makes Eclipse a perfect selection for

menu scanning, point-of-sale, document processing and inventory control.

With Metrologic’s state-of-the-art scanning technology embedded inside, the

MS5145 Eclipse has a longer working range and a wider scan field than a typical

CCD. The width of the scan line grows as the scanner moves further away from

bar codes. In addition, the laser beam pulses making lining up bar codes easy,

and when the scanner senses a bar code (CodeSense^®Mode), the laser beam

automatically switches to scan mode and activates CodeGate to ensure high-

speed scanning and accuracy.

Metrologic has included many standard features such as: user configurable Flash

ROM, PowerLink user-replaceable cables, MetroSet^®2 and MetroSelect^®

configuration, and data editing (parsing).

ECLIPSE

MODEL NUMBER

INTERFACE

MS5145 – 00

MS5145 – 9

MS5145 – 11

MS5145 – 14

Laser Emulation

OCIA

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

RS232 - TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR

RS232 Low Speed USB,

Keyboard Emulation or Serial Emulation*

MS5145 – 38

MS5145 – 40

MS5145 – 41

MS5145 – 47

Full Speed USB

RS232/Light Pen Emulation

Keyboard Wedge, Stand Alone Keyboard and RS232

Transmit/Receive

Configurable for Keyboard Emulation Mode or Serial Emulation Mode. The default

setting is Keyboard Emulation Mode.

INTRODUCTION

Scanner and Accessories

BASIC KIT

Description

Part #

MS5145

Eclipse Scanner

00-02544x

70-79016x

MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration Guide^*

MS5100 Eclipse Series Installation and User’s Guide^*

* Available on the Metrologic website - www.metrologic.com

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Description

Part #

AC to DC Power Transformer- Regulated 5.2VDC @ 1A output.

46-00525

90VAC to 255VAC, United States, Canada and Japan

90VAC to 255VAC, Continental European

90VAC to 255VAC, United Kingdom

90VAC to 255VAC, Australia

46-00526

46-00527

46-00528

46-00529

46-00530

90VAC to 255VAC, China

90VAC to 255VAC, India

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.

INTRODUCTION

Scanner and Accessories

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Part #

Description

RS232 PowerLink Cable with Built in Power Jack

2.1 m (7 ft.) straight cord, long strain relief, black

55-55000x-3

Keyboard Wedge PowerLink Cable with Adapter

2.1 m (7 ft.) straight cord, long strain relief, black

55-55002x-3

55-55020x-3

55-55235x -N-3

Stand Alone Keyboard PowerLink Cable,

2.1 m (7 ft.) straight cord, long strain relief, black

USB Low Speed Communication Cable, Type A

1.5 m (5 ft.) straight cord, long strain relief, black

USB Full Speed Cable, Locking Pus-Power™ Type A

3 m (10 ft.) straight cord, long strain relief, black

55-55200x -N-3

This cable is for use with full speed USB (-40)

interface only.

IBM and OCIA Applications,

Metrologic Voltage Converter Cable, ±12VDC to +5.2VDC

MVC**

** Contact a Metrologic customer service representative for additional

information on the MVC converter cable series and the host connections

available.

46-46633

Countertop Stand

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.

INTRODUCTION

Scanner Components

ITEM NO.

DESCRIPTION

Mode Select Button/CodeGate Button (see page 12)

Red LED (see page 14)

Green LED (see page 14)

Red Output Window (Laser Aperture)

Speaker (see page 13)

10-Pin RJ45, Female Socket (see page 33)

Pin Hole for Cable Release (see page 6)

Figure 1. Scanner Components

Maintenance

Smudges and dirt can interfere with the proper scanning of a bar code.

The output window should be routinely cleaned with glass cleaner sprayed onto a

lint free, non-abrasive cleaning cloth.

INTRODUCTION

Caution and Serial Number Labels

Figure 2. Label Location on the Bottom of the Scanner with Example

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 60950-1.

To maintain compliance with standard CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1/UL 60950-1 and norm

EN/IEC 60950-1, the power source should meet applicable performance requirements for a

limited power source.

INTRODUCTION

Cable Removal

Disconnect the power supply from the PowerLink cable and turn off power to the

host system before removing the cable from the scanner.

1. Locate the small ‘pin-hole’ beneath

the Eclipse logo on the front side of

the scanner near the end of the

handle.

2. Bend an ordinary paperclip into the

shape shown.

3. Insert the paperclip (or other small

metallic pin) into the small ‘pin-hole’.

There will be a faint ‘click’ when the

connector’s lock releases.

4. Pull gently on the cable’s strain-relief

to remove the cable.

Figure 3.

Cable Connection Warning

Important: If the PowerLink cable is not fully latched the unit can power

intermittently.

Figure 4.

Figure 5.

INSTALLATION

RS232, Light Pen or Laser Emulation

1. Turn off the host system.

2. Plug the male, 10-pin RJ45 end

of the PowerLink cable into the

10-pin socket on the MS5145.

3. Connect the 9-Pin female end of the

PowerLink cable to the appropriate

communication port on the host

device.

4. Plug the external power supply into the

power jack on the PowerLink cable.

Check the AC input requirements

of the power supply to make sure

the voltage matches the AC

outlet. The outlet must be

located near the equipment.

5. Connect AC power to the transformer.

6. Turn on the host system.

Figure 6. RS232, Light Pen, or Laser

Emulation Connections

Plugging the scanner into the serial port of the PC does not guarantee that

scanned information will appear at the PC. A software driver and correct

configuration settings are also required for proper communications to

occur.

Powering the MS5145 directly from the host device can sometimes cause

interference with the operation of the scanner or the computer. Not all

computers supply the same current. For this reason, Metrologic

recommends using an external power supply. For additional information

contact a Metrologic customer service representative.

All MS5145-00 scanners leave the factory with the Laser Emulation Mode

enabled. If you recall defaults while re-configuring the scanner the Laser

Emulation Mode will no longer be enabled. Refer to the MS5145-00 Laser

Emulation Mode section of the MetroSelect Single-Line Configuration

Guide for information on enabling the Laser Emulation Mode.

See page 5.

INSTALLATION

IBM 46xx or OCIA

1. Turn off the host system.

2. Plug the male 10-pin RJ45 end of

the MVC cable into the 10-pin socket

on the MS5145.

3. For IBM:

connect the other end of the MVC

cable to Port 9 of the host device.

For OCIA:

Connect the other end of the MVC

cable to the appropriate

communication port on the host

device.

4. Turn on the host device

Figure 7. IBM (above) and OCIA

(below) Connections

INSTALLATION

Keyboard Wedge

1. Turn off the host system.

2. Plug the male, 10-pin RJ45 end

of the PowerLink cable into the

10-pin socket on the MS5145.

3. Disconnect the keyboard from the

host/PC.

4. Connect the Y ends of the PowerLink

cable to the keyboard and the host’s

keyboard port. If necessary, use the

supplied adapter cable to make the

connections.

5. Plug the external power supply into the

power jack on the PowerLink cable.

Check the AC input

requirements of the power

supply to make sure the

voltage matches the AC

outlet. The outlet must be

located near the equipment.

Figure 8. Keyboard Wedge Connections

6. Connect AC power to the transformer.

7. Turn on the host system.

Powering the MS5145-47 directly from the computer can sometimes

cause interference with the operation of the scanner or the computer.

Not all computers supply the same current through the keyboard port,

explaining why a scanner may work on one computer and not another.

Contact a Metrologic Customer Service Representative if you require an

external power supply.

See page 5.

INSTALLATION

Stand-Alone Keyboard

1. Turn off the host system.

2. Connect the 10-pin RJ45 male

connector into the jack on the

Eclipse. You will hear a ‘click’ when

the connection is made.

If the scanner is receiving

power from the host system,

skip to step #5.

3. Connect the L-shaped plug of the

power supply into the power jack on

the PowerLink cable.

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.

Figure 9. Stand-Alone Keyboard

Connection

4. Connect the PowerLink cable to the

keyboard port on the host system.

5. Turn on the host system.

Powering the MS5145-47 directly from the computer can sometimes

cause interference with the operation of the scanner or the computer.

Not all computers supply the same current through the keyboard port,

explaining why a scanner may work on one computer and not another.

Contact a Metrologic Customer Service Representative if you require an

external power supply.

See page 5.