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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction...........................................................................................................1
Scanner and Accessories..................................................................................... 2
Operation Test......................................................................................................4
Installing the Scanner to the Host System
MS9524-00/9/11/14/41 and MS9544-00/9/11/14/41......................................... 5
Keyboard Wedge MS9524-47 and MS9544-47................................................ 6
Stand Alone Keyboard......................................................................................7
Integrated Full Speed USB MS9524-40 and MS9544-40................................. 8
Installation Notes for the MX009 USB Converter Cable................................... 8
Disconnection the PowerLink Cable..................................................................... 9
Connecting the PowerLink Cable......................................................................... 9
How to Use CodeGate® - MS9544 .....................................................................10
Two Modes of Operation.................................................................................... 10
How to Scan PDF Bar Codes............................................................................. 11
Stand Kits........................................................................................................... 12
Assembling the Stands....................................................................................... 13
Scanner Parts.....................................................................................................16
Audible Indicators............................................................................................... 17
Visual Indicators................................................................................................. 18
Failure Modes..................................................................................................... 20
Programming Modes.......................................................................................... 21
Upgrading the Flash ROM Firmware.................................................................. 24
Labels................................................................................................................. 25
Maintenance....................................................................................................... 25
Depth of Field
Minimum Bar Code Element Width ................................................................ 26
PDF417 Minimum Bar Code Element Width .................................................. 27
IR Activation....................................................................................................... 28
Applications and Protocols................................................................................. 29
Troubleshooting Guide....................................................................................... 30
RS-232 Demonstration Program........................................................................ 34
Design Specifications......................................................................................... 35
Default Settings.................................................................................................. 37
Scanner and Cable Terminations
Scanner Pinout Connections.......................................................................... 42
Cable Connector Configurations ....................................................................44
Limited Warranty................................................................................................ 46
Notices and Cautions ......................................................................................... 47
Patents............................................................................................................... 48
Index...................................................................................................................49