Metrologic Instruments MX009 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Metrologic’s MX009 USB Cable is a device that converts serial RS232 formatted

data to either USB Keyboard or USB Serial communication protocol. The MX009

can be used with all Metrologic products equipped with an RS232 interface, as

well as all versions of Metrologic PowerLink compatible scanners.

All versions of Metrologic’s PowerLink compatible scanners are equipped

with RS232 transmit and receive communication lines.

The scanner transmits scanned data via RS232 communication to the

MX009. The MX009 then converts the data from RS232 to either USB

Keyboard or USB Serial data. The MX009 will only function with Metrologic

scanners that are equipped with RS232 communication capabilities. All

PowerLink compatible scanners are equipped with the ability to

communicate RS232 independent of the interface purchased. For a list of

Metrologic PowerLink compatible scanners, refer to page 5.

Some older Metrologic scanners may not be used with an MX009

since they have only one interface available. For example, the

MS951 with OCIA interface will not function with an MX009

because it does not have RS232 capabilities.

When the MX009 is set-up for Keyboard Emulation, the scanned data will

appear in the active PC application as if the keys were pressed on the PC’s

keyboard.

When the MX009 is set-up to communicate as a USB Serial device, the data

emulates serial (RS232) data through the use of a Metrologic developed

driver. The device will then work with existing serial (RS232) applications.

The drivers can be downloaded at:

For Windows 2000/XP Operating Systems

ftp://ftp.metrologic.com/pub/download/software/mtlgpos.zip

For Windows 98 (Second Edition) Operating System

ftp://ftp.metrologic.com/pub/download/software/mtlgpos98.zip

The MX009 leaves the factory set for either USB Keyboard Emulation or

USB Serial Emulation. Refer to pages 8 - 18 of this manual to determine the

set-up of your MX009.