PROGRAMMING MODES (CONTINUED)

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.This mode uses the current Baud Rate, Parity, Stop Bits and Data Bits settings that are configured in the scanner. The default settings of the scanner are 9600, Space, 2, 7 respectively. If a command is sent to the scanner to change any of these settings, the change will NOT take effect until after serial program mode is exited.

EXAMPLE #2: The following example will set the scanner to the factory default settings, Disable Scanning of Code 128 bar codes, change the beeper tone, and add a “G” as a programmable prefix.

 

HOST

 

 

SCANNER

FEATURE

COMMAND

ASCII REPRESENTATION

RESPONSE

Enter Program Mode

[stx]999999[etx]

02h 39h

39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 03h

[ack] or 06h

Load Defaults

[stx]999998[etx]

02h 39h

39h 39h 39h 39h 38h 03h

[ack] or 06h

Disable Code 128

[stx]100113[etx]

02h 31h

30h 30h 31h 31h 33h 03h

[ack] or 06h

Alternate Tone 1

[stx]318565[etx]

02h 33h

31h 38h 35h 36h 35h 03h

[ack] or 06h

Prog. Prefix #1

[stx]903500[etx]

02h 39h

30h 33h 35h 30h 30h 03h

[ack] or 06h

Code Byte 0

[stx]0[etx]

02h 30h

03h

[ack] or 06h

Code Byte 7

[stx]7[etx]

02h 37h

03h

[ack] or 06h

Code Byte 1

[stx]1[etx]

02h 31h

03h

[ack] or 06h

Exit Program Mode

[stx]999999[etx]

02h 39h

39h 39h 39h 39h 39h 03h

[ack] or 06h

The scanner will emit a long beep!

The commands sent to the scanner do not include the small superscripted ‘3’ that you see in front of each bar code string in the MetroSelect® manual.

THE ‘3’ SHOULD NOT BE SENT, IT IS A CODE TYPE DESIGNATION ONLY!

As you will note for commands requiring additional bar codes to be scanned (such as prefixes, suffixes, timeouts, etc.), simply send the code bytes in the same order that you would normally scan the bar codes.

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Metrologic Instruments MS6520 manual ‘3’ should not be SENT, IT is a Code Type Designation only

MS6520 specifications

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The MS6520 is designed to handle a wide range of barcodes, including 1D barcodes such as UPC, EAN, and Code 39, as well as some 2D barcodes depending on the model variant. This versatility makes it an ideal solution for businesses that require adaptability in their scanning needs. The scanner also supports various interfaces, including USB, RS-232, and PS/2, ensuring compatibility with a variety of systems and devices.

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