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Honeywell MetroSelect User Manual

Honeywell MetroSelect
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MetroSelect
®
Single-Line Scanner
Configuration Guide

Table of Contents

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Honeywell MetroSelect Specifications

General IconGeneral
Scanning TechnologyLaser
Connectivity TechnologyWired
Scan PatternSingle line
InterfaceRS-232, Keyboard Wedge, USB
Humidity5% to 95% (non-condensing)
ComplianceFCC, CE
Light Source650 nm visible laser diode

Summary

Introduction to Scanner Configuration

Bar Code Configuration Methods

Explains scanner configuration via Single-Code and Multi-Code methods for setting features.

Code Types and Decode Rules

UPC/EAN Bar Code Configuration

Configuration for UPC and EAN bar codes, including enable/disable and format settings.

Code 128 Bar Code Settings

Settings for Code 128 bar codes, including formatting and character handling.

Code 39 Bar Code Options

Options for Code 39 bar codes, such as check digit requirements and ASCII support.

2 of 5 Codes Configuration

Configuration for Interleaved 2 of 5, Standard 2 of 5, and Matrix 2 of 5 bar codes.

Codabar Bar Code Formatting

Codabar bar code formatting, including start/stop characters and check digits.

Code 93 Bar Code Settings

Configuration options for Code 93 bar codes.

Code 11 Formatting and Check Digits

Code 11 formatting and check digit transmission settings.

Telepen Bar Code Configuration

Telepen bar code configuration and character conversion.

Plessey Codes Formatting

Plessey bar code formatting, including check digits and special formats.

Additional Decode Features

Advanced decoding features like double border requirements and small border detection.

Configurable Code Lengths

Setting specific code lengths for bar codes using lock mechanisms.

Supplements and ISBT Code 128

GS1 Databar Configuration

Configuration for GS1 DataBar symbologies, including border requirements and data transmission.

ISBT Code 128 Implementation Guide

Guides ISBT Code 128 implementation, including configuration modes and data handling.

Concatenation Configuration Modes

Configures time requirements for finding sequential bar codes in concatenation sequences.

User-Defined Concatenation Configuration

Allows users to define custom concatenation sequences using specific identifiers.

Communications Settings

RS232 Communication Setup

Sets RS232 serial communication parameters, including parity, baud rate, and handshaking.

Keyboard Emulation and Settings

Manages keyboard emulation, country settings, terminal types, and special keyboard features.

USB Interface Configuration

Configures USB interface settings, including emulation modes and default settings.

Scanner Operation Modes

Configuration Mode Options

Determines how the scanner enters configuration mode, either on power-up or anytime.

Scan Buffers Management

Sets the number of bar codes the scanner can hold in its scan buffer.

Redundant Scans Configuration

Configures the number of consecutive scans required for a good read.

Same Symbol Time Outs

Sets time intervals before rescanned bar codes are treated as new.

Beeper Options and Feedback

Configures scanner audible feedback, including tone types and beep behavior.

Data Transmission Delays

Manages delays between data characters to prevent host buffer overflow.

Host Scanner Commands

Defines how the scanner responds to specific commands received from the host device.

Prefixes and Suffixes Configuration

User Configurable Prefixes

Allows assignment of custom prefix characters for all transmitted data.

User Configurable ID Characters

Configures specific ID characters for individual bar code types as prefixes or suffixes.

Standard Prefix Characters

Sets standard prefixes like STX, AIM, UPC, and NCR for bar code data transmission.

Standard Suffix Characters

Configures standard suffixes such as Carriage Return, Line Feed, and Tab for bar code data.

Character Replacements

Defines rules for replacing specific characters in the scanned data stream.

User Configurable Suffixes

Allows assignment of custom suffix characters for all transmitted data.

Special Formats

Configures special formatting options like SINEKO mode and leading zero removal.

Code Formatting Options

UPC/EAN Formatting

Controls formatting for UPC/EAN bar codes, including check digits and expansion.

Codabar Formatting

Sets Codabar formatting options, including start/stop characters and check digits.

Code 39 Formatting

Configures Code 39 formatting, including Mod 43 check digit and stop/start characters.

Code 11 Formatting

Manages Code 11 formatting, primarily focusing on check digit transmission.

Telepen Configuration

Details configuration for Telepen bar code character conversion.

Plessey Codes Formatting

Covers Plessey bar code formatting, including UK Plessey and MSI Plessey options.

2 of 5 Codes Formatting

Configures 2 of 5 code formats, including Mod 10 check digits and matrix options.

RS232 Serial Communication

RS232 Parity Features

Sets scanner parity to match host parity for error detection (No, Odd, Space, Even, Mark).

RS232 Baud Rate Settings

Configures the data transmission speed (baud rate) for RS232 communication.

RS232 Hardware Handshaking

Enables or disables hardware handshaking (RTS/CTS) for RS232 communication.

RS232 Software Handshaking

Configures software handshaking options like ACK/NAK and XON/XOFF for reliable data transfer.

Keyboard Settings and Emulation

Enable Keyboard Emulation

Configures keyboard emulation modes, including stand-alone and wedge emulation.

Country/Scan Code Table Selects

Selects the appropriate keyboard layout and scan code table for different countries.

Keyboard/System Type Settings

Sets the keyboard and system type for optimal scanner compatibility.

Special Keyboard Features

Enables advanced keyboard features like transmit make/break codes and Alt-Mode.

InterScan Code Delays

Adjusts delays between scan codes to ensure compatibility with PC BIOS.

Control Sets Configuration

Defines translations for ASCII control characters to extended keyboard keys.

OCIA Communication Settings

Enable OCIA Mode

Configures the scanner for Optically Coupled Interface Adapter (OCIA) communication.

Load OCIA Defaults

Loads default settings for OCIA communication.

Light Pen Parameters

Enable Light Pen Mode

Activates light pen emulation for reading bar codes.

Transmit Bar Codes as Scanned

Transmits bar codes in their original symbology.

Set Narrow Element Width

Adjusts the minimum bar code element width for light pen/wand emulation.

IBM® 46xx Configuration

IBM Port Configuration

Configures IBM ports for RS485 communication and selects specific port types.

IBM Reserved Codes

Manages specific reserved codes for IBM systems.

USB Interface Configuration

Enable USB Interface

Activates the scanner's USB interface for data communication.

Enable USB Keyboard Emulation

Activates USB keyboard emulation for standard PC communication.

USB Serial Emulation Modes

Enables uni-directional or bi-directional USB serial emulation for specific scanner models.

IBM 1520 Code Flag Emulation

Configures emulation for IBM 1520 code flags, affecting ID transmission.

Code Bytes Usage and Tables

Code Bytes 0-9 Input

Provides bar codes for inputting decimal code byte values 0 through 9 for configuration.

Code Type Table

Maps code byte values to specific bar code types for scanner configuration.

ASCII Reference Table

Lists ASCII values, characters, and their corresponding control keyboard equivalents.

Extended Key Code Reference Table

Provides reference for extended key codes used in scanner configuration and transmission.

MS9520/MS9540 Voyager Series Features

Activation Range Settings

Sets the IR sensor activation range for sensing objects in the scan field.

Laser and Scan Modes

Defines laser behavior, including normal, blinky, continuous blinky, and manual activation.

Same Symbol Time Outs

Sets time limits for rescanning the same bar code to avoid duplicate reads.

MS9524/MS9544 VoyagerPDF Series Features

MicroPDF and Composite Code Handling

Configures handling for MicroPDF and composite symbologies, including GS1 DataBar linkage.

MS9535 VoyagerBT Features

Bluetooth PIN Management

Enforces a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for Bluetooth connections.

Scanner Sleep Mode Settings

Configures the scanner to enter sleep mode after a specified period of inactivity.

Cradle Scanning and Testing

Enables or disables scanning when in the cradle and performs Bluetooth connection tests.

MS9535-5M VoyagerBT Inventory

Inventory Mode Configuration

Stores scanned bar codes in expanded memory for later transmission via BT cradle.

Transmit Quantity Field

Adds a field to transmit quantity for the last scanned item (1-9999).

Inventory Quantity Bar Codes

Enables users to enter quantities (0-9) for scanned items, affecting retransmission count.

Scan Engine Configuration

IS4125/IS4225 Scan Engine Defaults

Loads Cunningham-specific default settings for the IS4125/IS4225 scan engines.

Recall Default Settings

Resets the scanner to its factory default settings.

IS4823/IS4825 Scan Engine Modes

Activation Modes for Scanning

Defines how scanning is initiated, including external trigger, specific characters, or address.

Activation Mode Features

Configures features related to activation modes, such as laser-on time and LED behavior.

Sleep Mode Configuration

Enables a power-saving mode that can be configured in 1-second increments.

Miscellaneous Scanner Features

Custom Defaults Loading

Loads custom default settings for specific OEM applications, or resets to Honeywell defaults.

Serial Program Mode

Enables serial programming for scanner configuration, requiring specific framing commands.

Customer Support and Service

Technical Assistance Contact Information

Provides contact information for installation and troubleshooting support by region.

Product Service and Repair Procedures

Details how to obtain warranty or non-warranty service, including RMA procedures.

Online Technical Assistance

Offers access to technical assistance and support resources online.

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