Danger! ■ Lithium-ion Battery Pack The Lithium-ion Battery Pack is available as an option. ● Never allow the battery pack to become wet. Water can create the danger of battery pack heat emission, explosion, and fire. ● Never use or leave the battery pack next to open flame, near a stove, or any other area exposed to high heat. Doing so creates the danger of battery pack heat emission, explosion, and fire. ● Never use the battery pack with any device other than this unit.
Warning! ■ Disassembly and Modification ● Never try to disassemble or modify the unit in any way. High voltage inside creates the danger of electrical shock. ■ Interior Parts and Components ● Never touch interior high-voltage parts or components. Doing so creates the danger of electrical shock. ■ Abnormal Conditions ● Should the unit become hot or start to emit smoke or a strange odor, immediately turn off the power and contact your original dealer or an authorized CASIO service provider.
Warning! ■ Handling Alkaline Batteries ● Do not put the battery in a fire, expose it to heat, dismantle or modify it. If the insulation or safety valve is damaged, the battery may leak fluid, overheat or explode. ● Do not insert the battery with the poles reversed. Doing so may cause some abnormality or a short and the battery may leak fluid, overheat or explode. ● Keep the battery out of the reach of children. If the battery is swallowed, contact a physician immediately.
Warning! ■ Handling the Coin Type Lithium Battery ● Do not recharge coin type lithium battery. Doing so may cause it to leak fluid, overheat, explode or burst into flames. ● Do not put the coin type lithium battery in open flame, or apply solder directly to the coin type lithium battery. Doing so may cause it to leak fluid, overheat, explode or burst into flames. ● Do not use the coin type lithium battery with the positive and negative poles reversed.
Warning! ■ Optional Basic Cradle / Satellite Cradle and Charger Unit ● Power the Basic Cradle / Satellite Cradle and Charger Unit only with a power outlet whose voltage matches that marked on the Basic Cradle / Satellite Cradle and Charger Unit. Do not plug the Basic Cradle / Satellite Cradle and Charger Unit into an extension shared by other appliances. Doing so creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. ● Avoid conditions that can cause damage or breaks in the power cord.
Caution! ■ Foreign Objects ● Take care to ensure that metal or combustible objects are not inserted into the openings of the unit. Such objects create the danger of fire and electrical shock. ■ Location ● Do not locate the unit on a surface that is unstable or uneven. Doing so creates the danger of the unit falling, which can cause personal injury. ● Do not locate the unit in an area subjected to large amounts of humidity or dust. Doing so creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
Caution! ■ Handling Alkaline Batteries ● Store batteries someplace out of direct sunlight where the temperature and humidity are not high. Not doing so may cause the batteries to leak fluid, overheat or explode. Also, it may cause the life and performance of the batteries to decline. ● These batteries can be disposed of as regular garbage, however, if applicable, follow the regulations of the local government when disposing of these batteries. ● Immediately remove batteries when they have lost all power.
Caution! ■ Lithium-ion Battery Pack The Lithium-ion Battery Pack is available as an option. ● Never leave the battery pack in an area expose to direct sunlight, in a car parked in direct sunlight, or any other very hot area. Doing so creates the danger of heat emission and fire, as well as deterioration of battery pack performance and shortening of its service life. ● Do not use the battery pack in areas where static electricity is being generated.
Introduction Make sure you carefully read the following information to ensure that your Data Collector is able to perform at the level for which it is designed. Handling Precautions • Do not throw or drop the Data Collector or otherwise subject it to strong impact, which can damage the LCD screen, interrupt program execution, corrupt memory contents, or otherwise interfere with proper operation. • Use only your finger or a blunt object to operate the stroke keys.
• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. • The term “Data Collector” as used in this User’s Guide refers to the CASIO DT-900 Data Collector unless otherwise noted. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise from the use of this manual. • This manual does not cover programming and the uploading of data. See the separate manuals for details of these procedures. Contents Safety Precautions ............................
Using the Satellite Cradle .................................. E-38 General Guide ..................................................................... E-38 When You Are Using the Down-facing Reader Port Model .. E-40 Setting up the Satellite Cradle and Connecting the Data Collector ........................................ E-40 Charging the Battery Pack ................................................... E-42 Charging the Battery Pack (charging the lithium-ion battery pack separately) ..........
Unpacking When unpacking the Data Collector, check carefully that all of the items shown below are included. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your original dealer or your nearest CASIO Service Provider.
DT-900 System Diagram Options L Basic Cradle Satellite Cradle DT-960IOE DT-964IOE Charger Unit Lithium-ion Battery Pack DT-969CHGE DT-923LI R 7 8 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 9 • ENT F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 DT-900 M50E DT-900 M60E Cables L R 7 8 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 9 • ENT F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 DT-900 M51E DT-900 M61E RS-232Ccable DT-782RSC Cross-cable for Basic Cradle 14Pin-25Pin (Male) RS-232Ccable DT-783RSC Cross-cable for Basic Cradle 14Pin-25Pin (female) RS-
General Guide Left side Front Right side Back 1 1 2 9 10 3 4 S BS CLR L PW R ABC DEF GHI 7 8 9 JKL MNO PQR 4 5 6 STU VWX YZ- 1 2 3 • ENT 4 F1 F2 F3 DEL F4 SP F5 F6 F7 BL F8 7 13 $/+ 0 11 5 12 8 Bottom 14 6 8 15 1 Reader port Emits a laser for bar code reading. 2 Read indicator Indicates the status of the read operation: green for a successful read, red when the read is no good. 3 LCD screen Displays various data when a program is being run.
Power Supply The Data Collector has both a main power supply (two AA (LR6)-size alkaline batteries or a lithium-ion battery pack) and a backup power supply (lithium battery). In this manual, the words "main battery" refer to both alkaline batteries and the lithium-ion battery pack. Low main battery power is indicated when the low voltage message appears on the LCD screen. Replace the main battery or charge the battery pack as soon as possible after the low voltage message appears.
Power Supply Loading and Removing the AA (LR6)-size alkaline batteries Important! When you load the AA (LR6)-size alkaline batteries, make sure that their positive (+) and negative (–) ends are facing the correct directions. Loading the Main Battery 1 2 3 Slide the main battery compartment cover lock to the FREE position and remove the cover. If the main battery compartment cover does not open, lift up tab “a” with your fingernail or a thin object.
Loading and Removing the Lithium-ion Battery Pack Loading the Lithium-ion Battery Pack 1 2 3 Slide the main battery compartment cover lock to the FREE position and remove the cover. If the main battery compartment cover does not open, lift up tab “a” with your fingernail or a thin object. a Load a lithium-ion battery pack into the main battery compartment in the direction shown in the figure.
Power Supply Replacing the Lithium Backup Battery When the lithium backup battery low voltage message appears on the LCD screen, immediately replace the backup battery (lithium). Use a CR2032 lithium battery as the replacement battery. Be sure to turn the Data Collector OFF before you do this. [Warning] ■ Note Down Valuable Data • When you remove the backup battery with the main battery removed or in a low-power state, data may be lost or may change. Data cannot be recovered once it is lost or corrupted.
3 4 Remove the old lithium backup battery from the backup battery compartment with a ballpoint pen or other fine-tipped object as shown in the figure on the right. Wipe the new lithium battery with a dry cloth and then insert it into the backup battery compartment with the plus (+) side facing up. Close the cover and tighten the screws.
About the LCD Screen The LCD screen of the Data Collector shows program settings, operational procedures, calculation results and other information.
Attaching the Wrist Strap The wrist strap protects the Data Collector from being damaged as a result of it being dropped by mistake during movement. Follow the procedure below to attach the wrist strap. To attach the wrist strap 1 2 Pass the thin end of the wrist strap through the metal hand strap mount on the bottom side of the Data Collector. Double the strap back through its own loop, and pull it tight. Important! • Never swing the Data Collector around by its wrist strap.
Keys and Their Functions Operations are controlled by trigger keys and stroke keys. 1 2 1 2 3 1 5 3 4 4 6 7 5 6 7 E-24 Trigger keys Trigger a bar code read operation. Control keys CLR key: Cancels input. BS key: Backspaces and deletes one character. S key: Switches between the character input mode and the number input mode. lit on the LCD screen indicates the character input mode. When is not lit, the Data Collector is in the number input mode.
Using the Bar Code Reader Performing a Bar Code Read Operation 1 Press the [PW] key to turn power on. Hold the Data Collector close to the bar code and press the trigger key. Reader port Read indicator Trigger key Power key 2 The reader port emits a laser to read the bar code. The read indicator lights green when the read is successful. Maximum distance: Approx. 38 cm (forward-facing reader port model) and approx.
Using the Bar Code Reader Performing a Bar Code When reading a small bar code, decrease the distance between the Data Collector and the bar code. For larger bar codes, position the Data Collector so that the bar code fits into the laser beam. Warning! ■ Laser Beam ● Never look directly into the laser beam. Doing so can cause serious eye damage.
Adjusting the Laser Beam Width The width of the laser beam emitted from the Data Collector can be adjusted to match the width of the bar code that is being read. When you switch the laser beam width, you must set the beam’s reference point beforehand. 1 2 Turn the Data Collector ON with the and keys held down to start up the system menu.
Using the Bar Code Reader Beam Width Adjustment Bar Code For down-facing reader port model For forward-facing reader port model [Handling Precautions] • The Data Collector is shipped with the laser beam width already adjusted. So, the laser beam width need not be adjusted. Adjustment is necessary only when the laser beam does not switch to the correct position when the beam width is switched. * Adjustment results are stored in memory.
Data Communication DT-900 - DT-900 Data Communication Application software and input data can be transferred between two DT-900 units using the infrared ports on the bottom of the units. Position the two DT-900 units so they will not accidently move during data communication. The orientation of the two units depends on the type of communication you plan to perform. • Conformed IrDA Version 1.
Specifications • General CPU: Memory: 32-bit RISC Type M50E/M51E RAM : 2MB (User area 1.6 MB) FROM : 2MB (User area 500 KB) M60E/M61E RAM : 2MB (User area 1.6 MB) FROM : 8MB (User area 6.3 MB) • Display Type: Capacity: Display contrast: Backlight: STN LCD with phase correction film 128 x 64 dots Manually adjustable EL backlight • Laser Scanner Readable Codes: EAN, JAN, UPC, NW-7, CODE39, ITF, CODE93, CODE128, MSI, Industrial 2 of 5, IATA Maximum Non-contact Distance: Approx. 380 mm max.
Interface: Control Protocol: Synchronization: Speed: Serial I/F Full-duplex Asynchronous 1,200 to 115,200 bps • Power Supply Main: Backup: Battery life: Two AA (LR6)-size alkaline dry cells or one lithium-ion battery pack Alkaline Battery life: - Approx. 150 hours (using a new set of AA (LR6)-size alkaline batteries at normal temperature at a key standby/calculation/read operation ratio of 20:1:1) - Approx.
Using the Basic Cradle Basic Cradle (DT-960IOE) makes it possible to upload system data and file data between the Data Collector and a personal computer. You can use optional 6-6 pin Modular Cables (DT-788RSC) to connect up to 16 Basic Cradles. Use the RS-232C cable (DT-782RSC/DT-783RSC/DT-787AX) for connecting the Cradle to a personal computer. The Basic Cradle can be located on a desk or table top, or mounted on a wall.
1 RS-232C Interface For connection of a PC and uploading/downloading of system data and file data. 2 RS-485 Interface For connection of multiple optional Basic Cradles. 3 4 AC adaptor jack Nose Guide 5 For connection of an AC adaptor to supply power. Remove this guide when you are using the down-facing reader port model. Data Collector detection switch Detects whether or not the Data Collector is mounted correctly on the Basic Cradle.
Using the Basic Cradle When You Are Using the Down-facing Reader Port Model When you are using a down-facing reader port model, remove the nose guide before use. To remove the nose guide, remove the two screws using a screwdriver. Setting up the Communication Unit and Connecting the Data Collector Use only the specified AC Adaptor for Communication Unit to connect to an electrical outlet.
4 5 Turn on the Basic Cradle. The power indicator on the Basic Cradle lights red. Infrared port Attach the Data Collector to the Basic Cradle, making sure their infrared ports come into close contact with each other. The color of the Basic Cradle power supply indicator changes to green when proper connection is achieved. The data communication indicator flashes green when data communication starts.
Using the Basic Cradle Serial Connection of Multiple Basic Cradles You can use optional 6-6 pin Modular Cables (DT-788RSC) to connect up to 16 Basic Cradles in a serial configuration. This configuration makes it possible to exchange data between multiple Data Collectors and a personal computer. Connections First connect Basic Cradle RS485-1 and then the RS- 485-2 of the Basic Cradle that you want to connect to.
DT-960IOE Basic Cradle Specifications Infrared Interface: Standard: Control Protocol: Synchronization: Speed: Infrared (non-contact type) CASIO original Half-duplex Asynchronous 2,400 to 115,200 bps RS-232C Control Protocol: Synchronization: Speed: Half-duplex Asynchronous 2,400 to 115,200 bps RS-485 Control Protocol: Synchronization: Speed: Half-duplex Asynchronous 2,400 to 115,200 bps Power Supply Method: Special AC adaptor Power Requirements: AC 230 V (DT-9020ADP-G) AC 120 V (DT-9020ADP-U) Rated In
Using the Satellite Cradle Satellite Cradle (DT-964IOE) makes it possible to upload system data and file data between the Data Collector and a personal computer. It can also be used as the charger for the lithium-ion battery pack. Use the RS-232C cable (DT-881RSC/DT-882RSC/DT-883RSC/DT-887AX/AXA) for connecting the Satellite Cradle to a personal computer. The Satellite Cradle can be located on a desk or table top, or mounted on a wall.
1 RS-232C Interface For connection to a PC and uploading/downloading of system data and file data. For connection of multiple Optional Satellite Cradles. 2 RS-422 Interface 3 4 5 AC adaptor jack For connection of the AC adaptor to supply power. Nose Guide Remove this guide when you are using the down-facing reader port model. Data Collector detection switch Detects whether or not the Data Collector is mounted correctly on the Satellite Cradle.
Using the Satellite Cradle When You Are Using the Down-facing Reader Port Model When you are using a down-facing reader port model, remove the nose guide before use. To remove the nose guide, remove the two screws using a screwdriver. Setting up the Satellite Cradle and Connecting the Data Collector Use only the specified AC Adaptor for Satellite Cradle to connect to an electrical outlet.
4 5 Turn on the Satellite Cradle. The power indicator on the Satellite Cradle lights red. Attach the Data Collector to the Communication port, making sure that the infrared ports on its base come into close contact with each other. The color of the Satellite Cradle power indicator changes to green when a proper connection is made.
Using the Satellite Cradle Charging the Battery Pack The following procedure can be used only when a lithium-ion battery pack is loaded in the Data Collector. 1 2 Turn on the power of the Satellite Cradle, and confirm that its power indicator lights up red. Attach the Data Collector to the Satellite Cradle, making sure that the charge terminals on the rear of the Data Collector come into contact with the charge terminals on the Satellite Cradle.
Charging the Battery Pack (charging the lithium-ion battery pack separately) 1 2 Set the power switch of the Satellite Cradle to the ON position. The power indicator of the Satellite Cradle lights red. Load the battery pack in the Satellite Cradle, making sure that the terminals on the side and rear of the battery pack come into close contact with the battery pack charge terminals. The battery pack charge indicator lights red, and charging is started.
Using the Satellite Cradle Serial Connection of Multiple Satellite Cradles You can use optional 6-6 pin Modular Cables (DT-888RSC) to connect up to 7 Satellite Cradles in a serial configuration. This configuration makes it possible to exchange data between multiple Data Collectors and a personal computer. Connections Connect C-OUT on the Satellite Cradle nearest the host computer to C-IN on the next Satellite Cradle that you next want to connect to.
DIP Switch Settings The following table shows the various settings that are available with the DIP switches located on the back of the Satellite Cradle.
Using the Satellite Cradle DT-964IOE Satellite Cradle Specifications Infrared Interface: Standard: Synchronization: Speed: Infrared Conforms to IrDA Ver. 1.2 Original Asynchronous 9,600/38,400/115,200bps RS-232C Control Protocol: Synchronization: Speed: Full-duplex Asynchronous 1,200 to 115,200bps RS-422 Control Protocol: Synchronization: Speed: Full-duplex Asynchronous 9,600/38,400/115,200bps Charger Charger Type: Charge Time: Fixed voltage (with current limiter) Approx.
Using the Charger Unit The Charger Unit (DT-969CHGE) makes it possible to charge the battery pack on a Data Collector (with lithium-ion battery pack attached). The Charger Unit can be located on a desk or table top, or mounted on a wall. When the Charger Unit is mounted on a wall, be sure to use the wall mount unit (supplied).
Using the Charger Unit 1 AC adaptor jack 2 Nose Guide 3 For connection of the AC adaptor to supply power Remove this guide when you are using the down-facing reader port model. Data Collector detection switch Detects whether or not the Data Collector is mounted correctly on the Charger Unit. 4 Battery pack charge indicator Indicates the charge status of the spare battery pack.
When You Are Using the Down-facing Reader Port Model When you are using a down-facing reader port model, remove the nose guide before use. To remove the nose guide, remove the two screws using a screwdriver. Setting up the Charger Unit and Connecting the Data Collector Use only the AC adaptor specified for use with the Charger Unit to connect to an electrical outlet. Be sure to connect the AC adaptor and turn Charger Unit power on before attempting to charge the battery pack of the Data Collector.
Using the Charger Unit 4 Attach the Data Collector to the Charger Unit, making sure the charge terminals on the back of the Data Collector come into contact with the terminals of the Charger Unit. If the Data Collector is attached properly, the power indicator lights green. Start of charging is indicated by the charge indicator of the Charger Unit lighting red. Charge Indicator Lit Red: Charging Lit Green: Charge complete Charge terminals Power switch (ON) Charging Time Approx.
Charging the Battery Pack (charging the lithium-ion battery pack separately) 1 2 Set the power switch of the Charger Unit to the ON position. The power indicator of the Charger Unit lights red. Load the battery pack in the Charger Unit, making sure that the terminals on the side and rear of the battery pack come into close contact with the battery pack charge terminals. The battery pack charge indicator lights red, and charging is started.
Using the Charger Unit DT-969CHGE Charger Unit Specifications Charger Charger Method: Charge Time: Fixed voltage (with current limiter) Approx. 6 hours Power Supply Method: Special AC adaptor Power Requirements: 230 VAC (DT-9020ADP-G) 120 VAC (DT-9020ADP-U) Rated Input: DC 9.5 V, approx. 1,000 mA Dimensions and Weight Desktop: Approx. 110 (W) x 220 (D) x 100 (H) mm Approx. 420 g Wall Mounted (with wall-mounting unit attached): Approx. 110 (W) x 220 (D) x 110 (H) mm Approx.
Setting the Unit The following describes how to set up the Basic Cradle, Satellite Cradle and Charger Unit. You can set up these three types in one of two ways, on a wall or on a desktop. To use the Basic Cradle / Satellite Cradle on a desktop (example: Satellite Cradle) 1 Simply place the Satellite Cradle on a desk, table, or any other flat, stable surface, rubber feet down. You can even use the wood screws to anchor the base onto a horizontal surface.
Setting the Unit 2 3 4 5 E-54 Remove the installation covers (L, R). Attach the wall units. Insert the wall units into the holes, and then fix them in place by sliding them downwards. Remove the two screws (one each at the top and bottom) that secure the base to the Satellite Cradle. Pressing down on the four corners of the Satellite Cradle base, unhook the tabs, and remove the base from the unit.
6 7 8 9 Position the base on the wall where you want to hang the Satellite Cradle, and use an awl or some other sharp object to mark the positions of the two wood screws. Slip a spacer over each of the wood screws and then drive the screws into the wall at the positions you marked in the previous step. Make sure that the spacers are oriented correctly. You will not be able to hook the Satellite Cradle onto the screws if the spacers are backwards.
