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User’s Guide

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314.book Page ii Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM PSC Inc 959 Terry Street Eugene, Oregon 97402 Telephone: (541) 683-5700 Fax: (541) 345-7140 Copyright ©2002 PSC Inc. An Unpublished Work - All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this documentation or the procedures described therein may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission of PSC Inc. or its wholly owned subsidiaries ("PSC").
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2314.book Page i Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM CONTENTS Preface ............................................................................................... v Overview ......................................................................................................................vi Falcon Model Numbers ................................................................................................vi Style Conventions .................................................................................
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2314.book Page ii Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Index Chapter 2: Falcon Basics .....................................................................9 Turning the Falcon On and Off ..................................................................................10 First-Time Use ......................................................................................................10 “Please Wait” Messages .........................................................................................
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2314.book Page iii Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Index Falcon 34x 48-Key Keypad ......................................................................................... 39 Comparing Falcon 48-Key Keypads with PC Keyboards ...................................... 39 Icons and Input Modes ........................................................................................ 40 Repeating Keystrokes ............................................................................................
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2314.book Page iv Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Index Using the 4-Slot Dock .................................................................................................69 Charging a Falcon’s Batteries ................................................................................69 Transferring Data .................................................................................................69 Chapter 8: The Falcon Vehicle Mount Powered Dock .........................71 Overview .................
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2314.book Page v Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Preface Overview ................................................................... vi Falcon Model Numbers ............................................. vi Style Conventions ...................................................viii Document Conventions ...................................... viii Keys and Keystroke Conventions .........................
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2314.book Page vi Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Preface Overview This book provides information about Falcon DOS portable data terminals for first-time users.
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2314.book Page vii Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon Model Numbers Table 1. Falcon Portable Models Model Model Number 8-Line Display 310 315 16-Line Display Batch Portable RF Portable 320 325 330 335 340 345 The 31X icon refers to both the Falcon 310 and the Falcon 315. As Table 1 notes, the Falcon 310 is a batch portable model and the Falcon 315 is an RF portable model.
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2314.book Page viii Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Preface The 34X icon refers to both the Falcon 340 and the Falcon 345. As Table 1 on page vii notes, the Falcon 340 is a batch portable model and the Falcon 345 is an RF portable model. The Falcon 34X introduces the pistol grip. This model operates in every other way identically to the Falcon 33X. On the cover of this manual, the Falcon 340 portable is the one with the pistol grip, shown in the lower right corner of the grouping.
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2314.book Page 1 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM 1 Introduction to Falcon Portables Overview .................................................................... 2 Product Labeling and Safety Information ................. 2 Falcon Model 31X and 32X ................................... 2 Falcon Model 33X .................................................. 3 Falcon Model 34X .................................................. 4 Advisory Statement ................................................
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2314.book Page 2 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Introduction to Falcon Portables Overview This chapter provides an introduction to Falcon DOS portable data terminals. It provides the following information: • Product labels • Product safety information • Falcon accessories Product Labeling and Safety Information Falcon Model 31X and 32X Figure 1.
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2314.book Page 3 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Product Labeling and Safety Information Falcon Model 33X Figure 2. Back View of a Falcon Model 33x and Labels AVO ID EXPO SURE LASER LIGHT IS EMMITED FRO M THIS APERTURE AVOID EXPOSURE LASER LIGHT IS EMMITED FROM THIS APERTURE LASER LIGHT - DO NO T STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRO DUCT. 1mw-6 80nm-100sec. IEC 825-1:1993/ EN60825 - 1: 1994 THIS EQUIPMENT COMPLIES W ITH PART 15 O F THE FCC RULES.
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2314.book Page 4 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Introduction to Falcon Portables Falcon Model 34X Figure 3. Back View of a Falcon Model 33x/34x Advisory Statement Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous visible or invisible laser light exposure.
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2314.book Page 5 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Product Labeling and Safety Information Radio Frequency Interference This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Introduction to Falcon Portables Optional Accessories Integrated Laser Scanners Some Falcon models contain integrated laser scanners, which provide high-performance bar code reading capabilities. Models without integrated lasers accept input from most industry-standard bar code readers. Falcon Dock The Falcon Dock is the docking station for 31X and 32X batch Falcon models. The primary uses for the dock are: • Recharging the Falcon’s NiCD or NiMH battery pack.
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Optional Accessories Vehicle Mount Powered Dock The Vehicle Mount Powered Dock is designed for road vehicles such as step vans or semi tractors and forklifts using the optional mounting bracket. The mounting configuration is flexible to respond to the variety of vehicle configurations and personal driver preferences. The Vehicle Mount Powered Dock functions with Falcon models 32X with or without an integrated laser.
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2314.book Page 9 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM 2 Falcon Basics Turning the Falcon On and Off ............................... 12 First-Time Use ..................................................... 12 “Please Wait” Messages ......................................... 12 Power Supplies ......................................................... 13 Batteries ................................................................... 13 Replacement Batteries ..........................................
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2314.book Page 10 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon Basics Turning the Falcon On and Off Press the key to turn the unit on or off. • ) for Falcon models 31X and 32X is located The key ( at the top left of the keypad. • The key ( ) for Falcon models 33X and 34X is located at the bottom left of the keypad. First-Time Use The first time the Falcon is turned on, this message may appear: Initial power-up or critical data loss. Drive D formatted. Press any key...
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2314.book Page 11 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Power Supplies Power Supplies Use only PSC power supplies approved for the Falcon DOS Portable Data Terminal Refer to page 59 for more information on the Falcon Power Adaptor. Batteries Electrical Rating NiCD or NiMH batteries = 3.6 VDC /1600mAh or three AA alkaline. Battery Disposal NiCD, NiMH, and Li batteries are recyclable so they can be disposed through a recycling center.
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2314.book Page 12 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon Basics Low-Battery Warning When the batteries have lost most of their charge, an empty battery icon appears at the top right corner of the Falcon screen. Refer to the icons on the left for the specific icon for each model. • The Falcon also can be programmed to emit a beep at intervals when the battery is low. • The backup battery will protect all data in memory while the other batteries are out of the unit.
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14.book Page 13 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Batteries Falcon Models 31x and 32x To replace the batteries for Falcon models 31X and 32X, complete the following steps: 1. Turn the Falcon off. Figure 4. Back View of Falcon Models 31x and 32x Battery-compartment cover Tab Battery Pack - PSC 00-862-00 NiCD BATTERY E9642W + NiCD Battery Pack Label Strap-hook holders Serial Port 2. Detach the elastic hand-strap on the back of the Falcon by pulling its hook out of the holder near the base. 3.
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2314.book Page 14 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon Basics 6. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) symbols on the NiCD or NiMH Battery Pack’s label. • For Alkaline Batteries, insert in the positions indicated by the diagram inside the compartment. Skip steps 7– 8. 7. With the label side out, tilt the positive end of the pack into the upper end of the battery compartment. 8. Firmly press the negative end until it is fully inserted into the battery compartment. 9.
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2314.book Page 15 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Batteries Figure 5. Back View of Falcon Model 33x Dial Battery compartment cover Upper Hand -Strap Holder Hand Strap Plastic Ribbon NiMH Battery Pack IR Port Lower Hand Strap connections 5. Lay the plastic ribbon along the bottom of the battery compartment with the end sticking out. 6. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) symbols on the NiMH Battery Pack’s label. 7.
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2314.book Page 16 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon Basics The Falcon 32X will not function unless the battery-compartment cover is in place and securely latched. The battery pack should not be replaced in a dirty or harsh environment. When the battery compartment cover is off, dust or moisture can potentially cause damage. Falcon models 33x and 34x will not function unless the battery-compartment cover is in place and securely latched.
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2314.book Page 17 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Batteries Figure 6. Back View of Falcon model 34x Dials Pistol Grip Battery compartment cover Trigger NiMH Battery Pack Lower Hand Strap connections IR Port 8. Firmly press the negative end until it is fully inserted into the battery compartment. 9. Place the plastic ribbon underneath the battery-compartment cover. 10. Replace the battery-compartment cover by inserting the bottom tab into the slot. 11.
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2314.book Page 18 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon Basics The Falcon 34X will not function unless the battery-compartment cover is in place and securely latched. Removing the Pistol Grip The pistol grip on the Falcon 34X is removable. Figure 7.
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2314.book Page 19 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Removing the Pistol Grip To remove the pistol grip on the Falcon 34X (refer to Figure 7 on page 18) complete the following steps: 1. Turn the Falcon off. 2. Remove the screws located just above the battery cover’s latch dials. 3. Grasp the pistol grip and lift the grip out of its seat on the Falcon.
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2314.book Page 20 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon Basics 2. Replace the screws located just above the battery cover’s latch dials. 3. Connect the hand-strap hook onto its connector at the base of the Falcon unit. The Serial Port The Falcon models 31X and 32X have a port for serial communications with a PC. The port is located at the base of the Falcon unit (refer to Figure 9). Designated as COM1, it is a 10-pin telephone-style jack providing a standard RS-232 connection.
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2314.book Page 21 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM 3 Falcon Keypads Overview .......................................................................................... 22 Falcon 31x 41-Key Keypad .............................................................. 23 Comparing Falcon 31x 41-Key Keypad and PC Keyboard .............23 Input Modes .................................................................................24 International Characters ................................................................
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2314.book Page 22 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon Keypads Overview Used individually or in combination, the keys of most Falcon keypads provide equivalents to almost all the keys found on a standard keyboard. The 25-key keypads of the Falcon 33x and 34x are used primarily for numeric entry and do not have the same keyboard equivalents as other Falcon models. NOTE For your convenience, this chapter is organized by Falcon keypad type, rather than by features and functions.
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2314.book Page 23 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon 31x 41-Key Keypad Falcon 31x 41-Key Keypad The Falcon 31x is an 8-line portable data terminal with 41 keys.
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2314.book Page 24 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon Keypads Table 4: Falcon 31X Keys Not Found on a Standard Keyboard Key ) Default Use Toggles the Falcon between Alpha mode and Normal mode (page 33). When pressed and released, toggles Caps mode on and off; when held down, acts equivalently to the key on a standard computer keyboard (page 25). Darkens the background of the viewport (page 48).
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2314.book Page 25 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon 31x 41-Key Keypad Table 5: Input Modes, Key Sequences and Cursors Input Mode/ Cursor Result of Keypress Key Sequence Type 1—Remains in effect after each keypress until discontinued by user. Normal Outputs the white number or symbol on the key, or performs an action (e.g., moves left). Outputs the yellow letter on the key (lowercase unless used with Caps mode). Outputs the uppercase yellow letter on the key.
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2314.book Page 26 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon Keypads A type-1 mode can be temporarily overridden without actually changing the mode. For example, when entering numbers in Normal mode, to type a letter: • Hold down the key while pressing the key for that letter. • Release the key; the Falcon 31x will still be in Normal mode. • Use the key the same way to enter an uppercase letter without changing to Caps mode.
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2314.book Page 27 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon 32x 57-Key Keypad Falcon 32x 57-Key Keypad The Falcon 32x is a 16-line portable data terminal with 57 keys. Because they have more keys, Falcon 32x models have fewer possible outputs from a single key and are easier for a beginner to use.
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2314.book Page 28 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon Keypads Table 7: Standard PC Keyboard Keys not on the Falcon 32x Standard PC Keyboard Keys not on the Falcon 32x Left * * Right Right * Right / Grey Numeric Number Keys * The Falcon’s key provides the functions of these keys. The Falcon 32x has some keys that are not found on a PC keyboard.
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2314.book Page 29 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon 32x 57-Key Keypad Input Modes During operations that require use of a disk drive, a disk icon (shown at left) appears on the right side of the viewport. This indicates that the unit is busy. Wait until the icon disappears before continuing to use the unit. The current input mode determines key functions on the Falcon 32x. The input modes and corresponding icons are described in Table 9.
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2314.book Page 32 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon Keypads The Falcon 33x and 34x 25-key units have some keys that are not found on a PC keyboard. These keys are shown in Table 12. Page numbers indicate where to find more information about the keys.
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2314.book Page 33 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon 33x/34x 25-Key Keypad Double Action Key Mode There are two additional modes of operation which affect how alphabetic and punctuation characters above the keys are accessed with Falcon 25-key units. • Thirteen of these keys are used for alpha characters (A-Z). • Each key has a character on the key, and two characters above the key. • Use the key with Double-Action typing to access the characters above the keys.
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2314.book Page 34 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon Keypads This mode is called press and wait mode, because it requires pressing the key and holding it down for a certain amount of time to access the second (right-most) character. The mode and time-out (for either mode) can be changed using the Falcon configuration utility or by scanning the bar codes in the Falcon Advanced User’s Guide.
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2314.book Page 36 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon Keypads Key Default Use Viewport +<5> toggles the viewport panning mode on or off; the Panning Mode arrow keys can be used to effect panning (keys <2>, <4>, <6>, and <8>); use the panning toggle key (key <5>) to exit paning mode and return the screen to cursor mode. * For information about reprogramming triggers, refer to the Falcon DOS Portable Data Terminal Advanced User’s Guide.
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2314.book Page 37 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon 33x/34x 38-Key Keypad Double Action Key Mode There are two additional modes of operation, which affect how alpha keys and the punctuation characters above the alpha keys are accessed in Falcon models 33X and 34X with 38-key keypads. • Thirteen of these key are used for alpha keys (the letters A-Z). • Each key has two letters on the key itself, and two punctuation characters above the key.
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2314.book Page 38 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon Keypads International Characters To lessen the number of keystrokes required to enter an International key, the 38-key keypad of the Falcon 33X and 34X are designed according to the following guidelines: • The key is a combination of keystrokes ( + ). • All accent characters are the first (left-most) character on a key. The key method is never used to access an accent characters.
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2314.book Page 39 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon 34x 48-Key Keypad Falcon 34x 48-Key Keypad The Falcon 34X only is also available as a 16-line portable data terminal with 48 keys.
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2314.book Page 40 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon Keypads Table 18: Standard Keys not found on a 48-key Falcon Standard Keys not found on a Falcon 48-key keypad Left * * Right Left Brace <}> Right Brace <{> Right / Grey Numeric Number Keys * The Falcon’s key provides the functions of these keys.
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2314.book Page 41 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon 34x 48-Key Keypad The current input mode determines key functions on the Falcon 33x. The input modes and the corresponding icons are described in Table 20. Icons located along the right side of the viewport indicate the current input mode. Table 20: Falcon 34x Keypad Input Modes Input Mode/ Icon Result of Keypress Key Sequence Type 1—Remains in effect after each keypress until discontinued by user.
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2314.book Page 43 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM 4 Falcon Viewport Overview .................................................................. 52 Moving the Viewport Display .................................. 52 Falcon 31X ........................................................... 52 Falcon 32X ........................................................... 53 Falcon 33X and 34X ............................................ 54 Adjusting the Contrast ............................................
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2314.book Page 44 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon Viewport Overview The Falcon’s viewport is a backlit liquid crystal display with: • 21 characters in 8 rows on the Falcon 31X. • 20 characters in 16 rows on Falcons 32X, 33X, and 34X. When entering more than the maximum number of characters, the text in the viewport will scroll to the left to display the additional characters in the line.
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2314.book Page 45 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Moving the Viewport Display Falcon 32X Figure 16: . Location of the Cursor Keys on the Falcon 32X 1. To initiate panning mode, press and hold the key> 2. Use the cursor keys (Refer to Figure 16:) to move the display up, down, to the left, or to the right. 3. The viewport panning icon ( the display. ) is displayed along the right side of 4. Release the key, to make the current cursor position visible.
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2314.book Page 46 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon Viewport Falcon 33X and 34X 38-Key Keypad Figure 17: Falcon 33x/34x Cursor Key Locations (38-Key) 1. To initiate panning mode, press +<5> keys simultaneously. This action toggles the viewport panning mode on or off. 2. When viewport panning is initiated, the panning icon ( played along the right side of the LCD. ) is dis- 3. Use the arrow keys (refer to Figure 17) to move the display up, down, to the left, or to the right while in panning mode.
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2314.book Page 47 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Moving the Viewport Display There is a difference in the way the Falcon 32X models and the Falcon 33X and 34X function when exiting panning mode. On the Falcons 33X and 34X, when the +<5> keys are pressed, panning mode is still active, but the state is not. Pressing the alpha key to exit panning mode results in the letter “A” being displayed in the viewport. 25-Key Keypad Figure 18: Falcon 33x/34x Cursor Key Locations (25-Key) : 1.
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2314.book Page 48 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon Viewport 48-Key Keypad Figure 19: Falcon 33x/34x Cursor Key Locations(48-Key) 1. To initiate panning mode, press + keys simultaneously. This action toggles the viewport panning mode on or off. 2. When viewport panning is initiated, the panning icon ( played along the right side of the LCD. ) is dis- 3. Use the arrow keys (refer to Figure 19) to move the display up, down, to the left, or to the right while in panning mode. 4.
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2314.book Page 49 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Using the Backlight • Press and release the key • Use the and keys to adjust the contrast. • When finished, press and release the key again. To adjust the contrast for the Falcon 32X: • Press and release the key. • Use the keys to adjust the contrast. • When finished, press and release the key again. To adjust the contrast for Falcons 33X and 34X: 25-Key Keypad 1.
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2314.book Page 50 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Falcon Viewport • Press the ( ) key, located on the left side of the unit just below the viewport, to turn the backlight on or off. To use the backlight on Falcon 33X and 34X models: • Press the ( ) key to turn the backlight on or off. On the 25- and 38-key keypad the key is located in the middle of the bottom row of the keypad matrix. On the 48-key keypad the lamp is in the upper left corner of the keypad.
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2314.book Page 51 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM 5 Using a Laser with the Falcon Overview ..................................................................64 Laser Triggers ...........................................................64 The Laser Module ....................................................65 Using the Long-Range Laser ....................................66 Spot Beam Timeout Mode ................................... 66 Release Scan Mode ...............................................
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2314.book Page 52 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Using a Laser with the Falcon Overview Some models of the Falcon come with a built-in high-performance laser scanner. To use this scanner, point the laser window at a bar code and press the trigger that activates the laser. A red light-emitting diode (LED) on the scanner module indicates when the Falcon is scanning, and a green LED indicates when a scan is successful. Some Falcon models are equipped with a long-range scanner.
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2314.book Page 53 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM The Laser Module • Repeat to return to the default settings. To swap the trigger operations in the Falcon 32X: • Press the key, and then press the key • Repeat to return to the default settings. The Falcon 33X and 34X have only one Laser key. It is the large elliptical key in the center of the top row on the keypad matrix. This key cannot be reprogrammed. This key is not present on a 48-key keypad.
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2314.book Page 54 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Using a Laser with the Falcon • Do not try to remove the screw. 2. Gently lift the laser module away from the top of the main part of the Falcon. • The module will not completely separate from the rest of the Falcon. Do not try to force the units apart. 3. Swivel the module around until the laser window faces the opposite direction. • The module can rotate in only one direction. Do not force it the other way. 4.
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2314.book Page 55 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Attaching a Bar Code Reader 3. After a short timeout period, the laser switches to a full scanning beam and reads the bar code. • The default timeout period is one-half second. Release Scan Mode Release Scan mode provides greater control over the spotting beam: 1. Press and hold the laser trigger for the laser to emit a spotting beam. • The spotting beam stays on for up to 5 seconds until the trigger is released in Release Scan mode. 2.
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2314.book Page 56 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Using a Laser with the Falcon Figure 22: Attaching a PSC Snapshot to a Falcon 31x/32x To disconnect the bar code reader from the Falcon: 1. Press the sides of the squeeze connector 2. Pull it away from the Falcon’s connector. NOTE 56 The internal laser is the only option for scanning with Falcons 33X and 34X.
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2314.book Page 57 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM 6 The Falcon Dock Overview ..................................................................72 Attaching the Falcon Dock to the Computer ...........73 The Power Adapter ...................................................73 Using the Falcon Dock .............................................
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2314.book Page 58 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM The Falcon Dock Overview The Falcon Dock acts as a docking station for the Falcon and has two primary functions: • Recharges the Falcon’s NiCD or NiMH battery pack • Provides a connection for serial communications between the Falcon and the host computer or another serial device, such as a printer or modem Figure 23: The Falcon Dock Electrical Ratings Input: 120 VAC 60HZ 12W Output:9VDC 500ma Input: 230 VAC 50 Hz 4.
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2314.book Page 59 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Attaching the Falcon Dock to the Computer Attaching the Falcon Dock to the Computer Complete the following steps: 1. Attach the 25-pin end of the cable to the cable connector on the back of the Falcon Dock (refer to Figure 24). 2. Attach the other end of the cable to a serial port on the selected computer. 3. If the optional power adapter was ordered, attach it to the Falcon Dock (see the next section).
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2314.book Page 60 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM The Falcon Dock 1. Attach the small, round plug of the power adapter to the power input jack on the back of the Falcon Dock (refer to Figure 24). 2. Plug the other end into an outlet or power strip. 3. The red light-emitting diode (LED) labeled POWER on the front panel of the Falcon Dock should light up. The power adapter is used only to recharge the batteries in the Falcon 31X or 32X.
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2314.book Page 61 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Using the Falcon Dock Leave the battery pack in the Falcon when placing it in the dock. The battery pack and the lithium backup battery will be recharged while the Ready light is on. Charging time is 8 to 15 hours, depending on the type of battery pack and the current charging level.
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2314.book Page 63 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM 7 The Falcon Four-Slot Dock About the Falcon 4-Slot Dock ................................. 78 Front Panel ........................................................... 78 Back Panel ............................................................ 80 Installation .............................................................. 81 Power Adapter ...................................................... 81 Cables .............................................................
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2314.book Page 64 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM The Falcon Four-Slot Dock About the Falcon 4-Slot Dock This chapter describes how to set up and use the Falcon 4-Slot Dock. The Falcon 4-Slot Dock is specially designed for use with Falcon 31X and 32X DOS portable terminals only. For more information, refer to the Falcon DOS Portable Terminals Advanced User’s Guide. Use the Falcon 4-Slot Dock to: • Provide a connection for serial communications between one to four Falcons and a host computer.
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2314.book Page 65 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM About the Falcon 4-Slot Dock Figure 25: . Status LEDs on the Falcon 4-Slot Dock Conditions for entire 4-Slot Dock Status of Falcon in this slot Status of Entire Unit The front panel of the 4-Slot Dock has two LEDs on the right side of the unit that indicate conditions for the entire 4-Slot Dock unit. (refer to Figure 25) • POWER: Green indicates that the dock is receiving electricity through the power adapter.
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2314.book Page 66 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM The Falcon Four-Slot Dock Back Panel The back panel of the 4-Slot Dock has cable jacks for connections to the host computer and other 4-Slot Docks (refer to Figure 26). The power input jack is also located there. (For information about connecting docks, refer to Figure 27 on page 68. Figure 26: .
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2314.book Page 68 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM The Falcon Four-Slot Dock 4. Plug the power cord into an outlet or power strip (preferably one that has surge protection). • The Power LED on the front panel of the dock lights up. Creating a Dock Network Figure 27 shows the back of two docks in a network. Figure 27: . Network Connections for Falcon 4-Slot Docks = dock-to-dock cable = power-adapter cord = dock-to-host cable 1.
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2314.book Page 69 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Using the 4-Slot Dock Using the 4-Slot Dock Charging a Falcon’s Batteries To charge the rechargeable batteries in a Falcon, place the Falcon into any slot of a 4-Slot Dock that is connected to a power supply. The dock does not need to be connected to a computer. Only Falcons equipped with rechargeable NiCD or NiMH batteries should be used with the Falcon 4-Slot Dock. Using Alkaline batteries can cause battery leakage and possible damage to the Falcon.
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2314.book Page 71 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM 8 The Falcon Vehicle Mount Powered Dock Overview ..................................................................87 Power Supply ...........................................................87 Fuse Replacement .................................................88 Vehicle 12VDC Connection .................................88 Installation ...............................................................89 Mounting Bracket ............................................
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2314.book Page 72 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM The Falcon Vehicle Mount Powered Dock Overview The Vehicle Mount Powered Dock is designed for road vehicles such as step vans or semi tractors and forklifts using the optional mounting bracket. The mounting configuration is flexible to respond to the variety of vehicle configurations and personal driver preferences. • The Falcon 31X without an integrated laser functions in the Vehicle Mount Powered Dock.
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2314.book Page 73 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Power Supply Fuse Replacement The unit uses a 250V, 1.5A (fast blow), high current interrupting rated fuse that is externally accessible and user replaceable. Should it need replacement, replace with same size, rating and type of fuse (such as Bussman AGC-1 1/2). Vehicle 12VDC Connection The dock is designed for use with any automotive DC power source within the range of 11 V to 16.5 V.
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2314.book Page 74 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM The Falcon Vehicle Mount Powered Dock When the dock is connected to an unswitched outlet on the fuse box the Falcon battery will always receive a charge from the vehicle battery. If the unit is left turned on for extended periods of time, the Falcon could drain the vehicle battery. If the dock is connected to a switched outlet on the fuse box, the Falcon battery will only charge when the vehicle is on.
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2314.book Page 75 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Installation PSC recommends the Falcon be inserted in the dock only after the dock is securely mounted to a vehicle. NOTE Mounting Bracket Complete the following instructions for the PSC Powered Dock Mounting bracket: 1. Assemble the mounting bracket. 2. Install the mounting bracket on a stable, flat surface. Use the Powered Dock mounting bracket or an equivalent mounting assembly. 3. Insert the Falcon in the dock bracket assembly. 4.
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2314.book Page 76 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM The Falcon Vehicle Mount Powered Dock Figure 30: Bottom Mounting Bracket 2. Fasten the back plate assembly to the dock using the through holes in the back plate and the threaded holes in the back of the dock. Four #8-32 fasteners are provided with the mounting kit. Refer to Figure 31. Figure 31: . Fasten Back Plate Assembly to dock 3. The dock is ready for cabling.
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2314.book Page 77 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Using the Vehicle Mount Powered Dock Custom Mounting Brackets When using a non-Falcon mounting bracket, use the dimensions in Figure 32 when placing the custom bracket on the dock. Figure 32: . Back View of Dock before Mounting Custom Bracket Using the Vehicle Mount Powered Dock 1. Place the Falcon in the dock with the keypad facing out, towards the indicators. The Power LED on the dock is illuminated when the dock is receiving DC power.
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2314.book Page 78 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM The Falcon Vehicle Mount Powered Dock Figure 33: . Insert the Falcon in Vehicle Mount Powered Dock . 2. Push the Falcon down into the well and release. The hand-strap hook connects with the upper tab, securing the Falcon in the dock. Refer to Figure 33.
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2314.book Page 79 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Using the Vehicle Mount Powered Dock Figure 34: . Falcon Dock Installed in the Vehicle Mounting Bracket 3. The dock begins charging the batteries when the Falcon is inserted into the dock. The Falcon can begin communicating with another serial device, such as a printer or modem. 4. Please refer to the Falcon Advanced User’s Guide for instructions on sending data to and from a printer or modem. Table 21.
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2314.book Page 81 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM 9 Troubleshooting, Care and Technical Support Troubleshooting ....................................................... 96 Bar Codes ............................................................. 96 Batteries ................................................................96 Dock .................................................................... 97 Serial Communications ........................................ 97 Care and Cleaning .............................
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2314.book Page 82 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Troubleshooting, Care and Technical Support Troubleshooting Bar Codes Bar code won't scan • Check the quality of the bar code. Labels which are faded or scratched are less likely to scan. • Verify that the unit is configured to read the type of bar code being scanned. Scan the D1 parameter and try again. (Refer to Predefined Defaults in Appendix C of the Falcon DOS Portable Data Terminals Advanced User’s Guide for the D1 parameter.
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2314.book Page 83 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Troubleshooting Data is lost • Turn the unit off and wait for the “Powering Down” screen to disappear before replacing batteries. • Never leave the unit for an extended period of time without a main battery pack. Unit turns off unexpectedly and won't turn on • The battery is likely too weak to continue operating the unit. Replace the main battery pack with a fully charged battery and then turn the unit on.
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2314.book Page 84 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Troubleshooting, Care and Technical Support Care and Cleaning With normal use, the Falcon DOS portable terminal, the Falcon Dock, and the Falcon 4-Slot Dock require no maintenance. If a unit gets dirty, wipe it with a damp cloth. Do not immerse either the Falcon or the docks in liquid. Do not use abrasive cleaners on the display screen.
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2314.book Page 89 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PSC hereby declares that the Equipment specified below has been tested and found compliant to the following Directives and Standards: Directives: EMC 89/336/EEC Low Voltage 73/23/EEC R&TTE 1999/5/EC Standards: EN 55022-A:1994/1998 EN 50082-1:1998 EN 55024:1998 ETS 300 328 Equipment Type: Product: Al Eckerdt Director, Corporate Quality PSC, Inc. 959 Terry Street Eugene, OR 97402 U.S.A.
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2314.book Page 90 Friday, July 12, 2002 1:42 PM Asia Pacific Italy PSC Hong Kong Hong Kong Telephone: [852]-2-584-6210 Fax: [852]-2-521-0291 PSC S.p.A. Vimercate (MI), Italy Telephone: [39] (0) 39/62903.1 Fax: [39] (0) 39/6859496 Australia Japan PSC Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. North Ryde, Australia Telephone: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8999 Fax: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8688 PSC Japan K.K. Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan Telephone: 81 (0)3 3491 6761 Fax: 81 (0)3 3491 6656 France Latin America PSC S.A.R.L.