This document is the M5000/M5500 User Guide, which provides information on how to use the M5000 portable data collector, including ways to connect it to a computer, scanning and transferring data, etc.
This manual introduces the Freeman M5000/M5500 portable data collector, describing its four‑line display, keypad, and optional laser attachment. It guides users through getting acquainted with the unit and preparing it for operation.
The guide covers multiple connection methods—including serial and keyboard‑wedge cables—details the scanning process, explains how data files are stored (CR/LF delimited, CSV or TAB formats), and provides technical support contact information.
| Display | four‑line display |
|---|---|
| Laser attachment | fits on the top of the unit |
| Connector | 26‑pin connector |
| Serial communication | 9600, 9‑N‑1 |
| Data file format | CR/LF delimited, CSV or TAB separated |
It can be attached via a serial cable or a keyboard‑wedge (Y) cable.
Data files are stored as ASCII text with CR/LF delimiters, optionally in CSV or TAB format.
Turn on the collector, press EXIT, then INPUT, select the program, and scan the barcode; the quantity is entered afterwards.
The serial connection uses 9600 baud, 9 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit.