🛒 Honeywell / Metrologic Barcode Scanner USB Interface Cable
 
(USB Type‑A Male ↔ RJ‑Style Modular Plug • Shared Across Multiple Scanners)

Honeywell designed its Orbit, Voyager, and Eclipse scanners to use a common modular interface port. This means the same USB cable can be swapped between models, making it easier for retailers and IT staff to standardize spares.
 
🔧 Cable Form
USB Type‑A male (host side)
RJ45/RJ50 modular plug (scanner side, depending on model)
Length: 6ft
Straight, shielded cable with molded strain relief
Honeywell part numbers include 46‑00525, CBL‑500‑300‑S00, CBL‑020‑300‑S00
 
🖥️ Compatible Scanners
Voyager series: MS9520, MS9540, MS9590, MS1690, MS3780
Eclipse series: MS5145
Orbit family: MS7120, MS7180, MS7220, MS7320
Other Honeywell/Metrologic models: MS3580 QuantumT, MS6520 Cubit, MS7600 Solaris
✅ In short: if the scanner has the RJ‑style modular interface port, this USB cable will work.
 
✅ Common Uses
🧩 Retail checkout — plug‑and‑play scanning into POS systems
🧪 Healthcare and labs — scanning into EMR/LIS software
📦 Warehousing/logistics — scanning into WMS/ERP systems
🔧 Configuration/programming — scanner setup via EZConfig or barcodes
 
🧠 Signal Format
⚡ USB 2.0 host side
🔌 RJ‑style modular plug carries scanner data + 5V power
🔁 Supports USB HID (keyboard emulation) and USB CDC (COM port) modes
🧠 Scanner firmware auto‑detects USB host signaling
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
📉 Not interchangeable with Ethernet cables — RJ45/RJ50 looks similar but wiring is scanner‑specific
🔌 Scanner firmware must match cable type — RS‑232 or keyboard wedge models need different cables
🧯 Some scanners require a reboot after swapping cables to re‑enumerate correctly
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🧭 Check the scanner’s interface port — if it’s RJ‑style, this USB cable is likely compatible
🔌 HID mode works driver‑free; CDC mode may need Honeywell drivers
🧪 Keep a few spares — one cable can serve multiple scanner models in a fleet
🧯 Label clearly to avoid confusion with Ethernet patch cords