PT2000™ & Top Gun Portable Data Terminals User’s Guide
PSC Inc 959 Terry Street Eugene, Oregon 97402 Telephone: (541) 683-5700 Fax: (541) 345-7140 Copyright ©2002 PSC Inc. An Unpublished Work - All rights reserved.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").
CONTENTS Preface: About this Guide ....................................................................................v Style Conventions.......................................................................................... vi Document Conventions ......................................................................... vi Keys and Keystroke Conventions ........................................................... vi Radio Frequency Interference ...........................................................
Contents Chapter 3: Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO .......................17 Getting Started .............................................................................................18 Attaching an Input Device to the PT2000 .............................................18 Turning On the Portable .......................................................................19 Setting the Time and Date ....................................................................19 Setting a Password ..........
Contents Chapter 5: Transferring Data With PSC Utilities...........................................71 Overview ...................................................................................................... 72 Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) ........................................... 73 Installing & Setting up PTFER ............................................................. 73 Uploading a File....................................................................................
Contents Appendix E: Batteries ..............................................................................................115 Alkaline Batteries ........................................................................................116 NiCd Battery Pack......................................................................................117 Recharging the NiCd Battery Pack ......................................................119 Storing the NiCd Battery Pack ...........................................
Preface: About this Guide PREFACE CONTENTS S tyle Conve ntions ............................................... viii Document Conventions ....................................... viii Keys and Keystroke Conventions.......................... viii Ra dio Fre que ncy Inte rfe re nce ..............................ix Te chnica l S upport.................................................
About this Guide Style Conventions Document Conventions Formatting conventions are used throughout this guide as a method of providing consistency for notes, cautions, and warnings. Notes Notes appear throughout the manual to provide additional information on a topic, including technical details, exceptions to instructions and other pertinent information. These notes are identified by the notepad symbol and bold italics text.
Radio Frequency Interference 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. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est confirme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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1 Introduction & Quick Start Guide CHAPTER CONTENTS Ove rvie w ............................................................... 2 Ge tting S ta rte d Quickly .........................................
Introduction & Quick Start Guide Overview This manual contains complete information about using and programming the PT2000 portable and Top Gun module. The manual contains the following sections: z Chapter 2, About the PT2000 and Top Gun, provides a complete overview of the portables, including descriptions of the keypad, the display screen, and optional accessories. Read this chapter before using the portable.
Overview z z z z z z z User’s Guide Appendix C, The Top Gun Module, provides information about the Top Gun module. Refer to this chapter if the Top Gun module is separate from the PT2000 or to change the direction of the laser. Appendix D, The PT Dock, explains how to set up and use the optional dock for the PT2000 or Top Gun. Refer to this chapter before using the dock for the first time or when connecting it to a PC.
Introduction & Quick Start Guide Getting Started Quickly The PSC portable comes with an application named PALPRO loaded in memory. PALPRO includes three useful data-collection programs for using the PT2000 or Top Gun without additional programming. Follow the steps below to begin using the portable with PALPRO immediately. Page references show where to find more information. They are live links in the PDF (on-line portable document format) version of this manual. 1.
Getting Started Quickly 9. Then select from the PALPRO Options menu. (Refer to page 23.) z When not using the portable as a keyboard wedge, press the key to display the list of available applications, and select the application to use. (Refer to page 26–page 29.) The PT2000 or Top Gun is now ready to begin collecting data. Enter data with the Top Gun module or another bar code scanner, a magnetic stripe reader, or the keypad.
2 About the PT2000 and Top Gun CHAPTER CONTENTS The PT2000 .......................................................... 8 Top Gun ................................................................ 9 The Ke ypa d......................................................... 10 Data Keys.............................................................. 11 Function Keys ....................................................... 12 Action Keys ...........................................................
About the PT2000 and Top Gun The PT2000 The PSC PT2000 is a rugged, handheld, portable data-collection terminal that allows bar code scanning technology anywhere.
Top Gun z TRACKPRO, for tracking check-in and check-out of articles at one or more locations. An optional date-and-time stamp records when each item is checked in or out. PALPRO is part of the PSC Portable Applications Library (PAL). With PAL, the PT2000 can be customized for specific purposes without using a programming application. Or use the PSC Program Generator™ (PPG™) to create additional custom programs for the PT2000. Note: Please contact a PSC dealer for more information about PAL or PPG.
About the PT2000 and Top Gun For complete information about the Top Gun module, refer to Appendix C on page 99. Figure 2-1: The Top Gun Module The Keypad The keypads on the PT2000 and Top Gun have three types of keys: data keys, function keys, and action keys (refer to Figure 2-2 on page 11). Each key produces a beep when pressed.
The Keypad Figure 2-2: The PT2000 and Top Gun keypads Function keys Action key Data keys Action keys Data Keys Use data keys to enter letters, numbers, and several other characters. There are 26 of these keys. Each key can be used in two modes: normal and alpha. Use the key to switch between the modes (see the description of the key below).
About the PT2000 and Top Gun Function Keys There are four function keys, through , at the top of the keypad. Alpha mode changes these keys to through . Actions assigned to the function keys are determined by the active program. Action Keys There are four action keys: , , , and . Note: If the portable does not power on when the key is pressed, replace the alkaline batteries or recharge the battery pack (refer to Appendix E).
The Display Screen Press the key to enter alpha mode. A caret (^) appears at the cursor position in the display screen. The portable remains in alpha mode until a function key is pressed, or until the key is pressed again. : This is the backspace key. Press it to move the cursor one place to the left and delete the character there. : Press this key to enter the current data string and move to the next programming command.
About the PT2000 and Top Gun Figure 2-3: Virtual display vs. actual display 24 lines Virtual display F1=NEXT F2=PRE REC#11 OF 16 120850A30NME5274J400967629 F3=REV F4=EXIT F1=NEXT F2=PRE REC#12 OF 16 120850A30NME5274J400984019 F3=REV F4=EXIT F1=NEXT F2=PRE REC#13 OF 16 120850A30NME5274J400942885 F3=REV F4=EXIT Display screen (4 lines by 16 characters) 80 characters When the portable is in normal mode, scroll text through the display screen by pressing the , , , and keys on the keypad.
The Beeper The virtual display continues to maintain the latest 24 lines of data once all lines of the virtual display are full. The oldest data is “pushed off the top” as new data is added at the bottom. Displaying Information about the Portable Display information about the portable by scrolling the display screen past the last character on a current line. Press the key until the version number is displayed.
About the PT2000 and Top Gun The Auto-Off Feature The Auto-Off feature lets the PT2000 or Top Gun conserve power by partially shutting down when not in use. Pressing the key returns the portable to full power. Set the time between the last activity in the portable and Auto-Off from 1 through 99 minutes. The default is 10 minutes. A setting of 00 disables Auto-Off. The PT Dock The PSC PT Dock™ (refer to Figure D-1 on page 109) is specially designed for use with the PT2000 and Top Gun.
3 Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO Use the PT2000 or Top Gun as a keyboard wedge to enter data directly into an application one item at a time. When away from the PC, it is possible to collect all the data records and upload them to the host PC later. The number of data records that can be collected before uploading them depends on how much random-access memory (RAM) the portable has. CHAPTER CONTENTS Ge tting S ta rte d ...................................................
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO Getting Started Unless it has been customized, the PT2000 or Top Gun has three alkaline batteries installed and is programmed for simple data collection. To begin using the portable, attach the input device (PT2000 only; refer to Attaching an Input Device to the PT2000, below) and turn it on. Note: This chapter describes how to use the portable with its original PSC programming (PALPRO). If the portable has been customized, it may operate differently.
Getting Started Figure 3-1: The input connector on the PT2000 Welp clip Turning On the Portable Turn the PT2000 or Top Gun on by pressing the green button. The display screen returns to the view displayed when it was turned off. Setting the Time and Date Figure 3-2: The Time and Date Display Current Date: 02/01/02 Enter New Date: ¤ When turning the portable on for the first time, the display screen shows the date currently loaded in memory. If the displayed date is correct, press the key.
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO system clock is set for 12-hour format, type A for A.M. or P for P.M. after the number (e.g., 013000P). Press when finished. Note: It is possible to return to the date and time prompts from other display screens and menus (such as the password prompt screen shown below). Or, change the date and time formats (refer to page 69).
Collecting Data Collecting Data When finished setting up the PT2000 or Top Gun (refer to the previous section), the PALPRO Options menu appears on the display screen. Use the menu to choose a PALPRO application or use the portable as a keyboard wedge. Using the Portable as a Keyboard Wedge With the PT2000 or Top Gun attached to the PC or IBM 3151 terminal as a keyboard wedge, use a bar code label or magnetic stripe to enter data directly into the application.
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO 2. Attach the other end to the 25-pin connector of the keyboard wedge cable (refer to Figure 3-6 on page 21). 3. PC: Attach the small male plug of the PSC cable to the keyboard jack on the PC (refer to Figure 3-6). Terminal: Insert the keyboard cable plug into the modular jack on the PSC cable connector. 4. PC: Attach the keyboard cable to the small female jack on the PSC cable (refer to Figure 3-6).
Collecting Data 3. Use a bar code scanner (the Top Gun module or another device attached to the PT2000), a magnetic stripe reader, or the keypad to enter data. z When scanning a bar code or running a magnetic stripe card through the reader, the data is entered at the cursor position in the application. z When using the keypad to enter the data, the data is displayed in the second line of the PT2000 display screen. z Press the key, to send the data to the PC. 4.
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO 2. Press to use ASSETPRO, to use INVPRO, or to use TRACKPRO. Figure 3-10: Selecting a PALPRO application F1=ASSET MGMT F2=INV MGMT F3=ITEM TRACKING F4=EXIT ¤ Note: 3. If INVPRO is selected, the next screen asks the user to select one or two prompts (refer to page 29 for information). Make a selection before going on to the next step. To change the application’s title or prompts, select . Otherwise, select .
Collecting Data Changing PALPRO allows the user to change the title that appears on the menu for Program each application, or change the prompts for each application. Change Titles and titles or prompts after selecting an application. To use the application’s Prompts current title and prompts, select at the prompt shown at the left. To change the title or prompts, complete the following steps: 1. Press the key at the prompt. Figure 3-12: Changing Prompts Menu CHANGE PROMPTS? F3=YES F4=NO ¤ 2.
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO Figure 3-15: Entering the Second Prompt ENTER PROMPT 2 ASSET NO.¤ Switching to To switch from one PALPRO application to another, complete the Another following steps: PALPRO 1. Select from the current application’s menu to exit the Application application. Note: Enter on the keypad by pressing the key and then the key. Figure 3-16: Application Menu ASSET MGMT ¤ F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F5=EXIT 2.
Collecting Data Using Use ASSETPRO to track assets (furniture, phones, computers, electronic ASSETPRO equipment, etc.) at various locations (example: departments, rooms, floors, buildings, etc.). With ASSETPRO, enter an identification code for a location, collect all the asset IDs at the location, and then enter an identification code for a different location. To use ASSETPRO, complete the following steps: 1. From the ASSETPRO application menu, select .
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO Figure 3-20: The Item ID Prompt ITEM ID ¤ WH3E F3=REV F4=EXIT 4. The location ID and item ID appear together on the third line of the screen, separated by a comma, and the second prompt remains on the screen. z The portable is ready to accept another ID for an asset at the current location. Figure 3-21: The Next Item ID Prompt ITEM ID ¤ WH3E,004322 F3=REV F4=EXIT 5.
Collecting Data Figure 3-22: Collected Data in ASCII text file BLDG1,000295 BLDG1,001862 BLDG1,000945 BLDG1,001008 BLDG1,000036 BLDG1,000490 BLDG2,000288 BLDG2,002596 Using Use this application to track inventory. INVPRO provides a choice of one INVPRO prompt or two. Use one prompt to scan or enter an ID number or description for each item. Use two prompts to scan or enter an item ID and the quantity of that item. To use INVPRO, complete the following steps: 1.
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO 3. The application menu appears next on the display screen. 4. Continue with the instructions for Using One Prompt, below, or Using Two Prompts on page 31, depending on the selection made in step 1. Using One Prompt 1. Select from the application menu. z A prompt appears on the screen. 2. Scan the bar code for an inventory item, or use the keypad to enter the item’s ID number or description.
Collecting Data Figure 3-26: Collected Data in ASCII text file 40-000-00 40-002-00 40-006-00 40-010-00 00-000-17 00-000-19 00-000-02 00-000-11 Using Two Prompts 1. Select from the application menu. The first prompt appears on the screen. Figure 3-27: The Item ID Display ITEM ID ¤ F3=REV F4=EXIT 2. Scan the bar code for an inventory item, or use the keypad to enter the item’s ID number or description. z Using a scanner, the code is entered automatically; with a keypad, press the key.
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO reappears on the screen. The portable is ready to accept another item ID Figure 3-29: Input Another Item ID ITEM ID ¤ 40-000-00,25 F3=REV F4=EXIT 6. When finished collecting inventory data, press the key to return to the application menu. The portable stores the collected data in a single ASCII text file. When uploading the file to the PC, the data appears as a list. Each line in the list contains two fields separated by a comma.
Collecting Data 1. At the first screen, press the key to change the title or prompts that appears on the application’s display screens. (Refer to page 25 for information on changing the prompts.) Figure 3-31: The Change Prompts Display CHANGE PROMPTS? F3=YES F4=NO ¤ z 2. To use the current title and prompts, press the key. At the next prompt, select to use the date/time stamp. Figure 3-32: The Add Date/Time Stamp Display ADD DATE/TIME STAMP? F3=YES F4=NO ¤ z Otherwise, select .
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO 6. Scan a bar code for the location or use the keypad to enter the ID code. Figure 3-35: The Location ID Code Display LOCATION ID ¤ IN : F3=REV F4=EXIT z With a scanner, the code is entered automatically; with a keypad, press the key. 7. The ITEM ID prompt appears on the first line of the screen, and the location ID appears on the third line. 8.
Collecting Data 10. When finished collecting asset IDs for the location, press the key to return to the LOCATION ID prompt. 11. Repeat steps 5 through 10 until all the IDs for the assets at every location are collected. 12. Press the key again to return to the menu shown at step 4. 13. To change from check-in to check-out (or vice versa), repeat step 4. z Otherwise, press the key to return to the application menu.
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO to files or create them from scratch in the portable as you collect inventory data. When you enter an item ID into the portable, the application checks the loaded item file for that entry. If the ID matches one in the file, the portable displays a description of the item (which it gets from the loaded description file) and prompts you for the number of individual units of the item.
Collecting Data Loading Item and Description Files into the Portable Note: 1. For information about connecting a portable to your computer, see the user's guide for the portable. For information about PTFER and PDTFER file-transfer programs, see pages 73-80. At the screen displaying the program name, press any function key. Figure 3-39: DESCRIPT Prompt DESCRIPT 08:17:32 05/01/02 F-KEY=CONTINUE 2. At the next screen, press the key to display the application menu.
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO and go to step 5. and go to step 8. To add new items to an existing list, select Figure 3-42: FILE NOT EMPTY Prompt FILE NOT EMPTY F2=ERASE F3=APPEND F4=EXIT 5. To erase the item and description lists that are currently loaded in the portable, select . The second line of the display screen will become blank, and the lists will be removed from the portable's memory. Figure 3-43: ERASE Option ERASE F2=PICKLIST F3=COLLECT F4=EXIT 6.
Collecting Data Figure 3-45: CONNECT TO PORTABLE Prompt CONNECT FOR REC ITEM LIST F3=CONTINUE F4=EXIT 9. When the transfer is completed, the portable's screen will report on the number of records in the list in memory. Press the key to return to the Receive Lists menu. Figure 3-46: Results Report RESULTS RECORDS=16 F4=CONTINUE 10. To load another file, repeat steps 7 through 9. When both files are loaded, press the key to return to the application menu. Using DESCRIPT Note: 1.
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO Figure 3-48: Selecting DESCRIPT F1=DESCRIPT F2=WEDGE F4=EXIT Note: 3. For information about using the portable as a wedge, see the user's guide for the portable. From the application menu, select . Figure 3-49: DESCRIPT Application Menu F1=COLLECT F2=RECEIVE LISTS F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT 4. The screen prompts you for an item identification.
Collecting Data Figure 3-51: ITEM ID Match QUANTITY BCBASICS MANUAL F3=REV F4=EXIT The application adds the item ID to the item list and prompts you for a description of the item. Use the keypad to enter a description (for example, POCKET READER MANUAL). The application will add the description to the description file and prompt you for the number of units of the item. Figure 3-52: Entering Item Description ENTER DESCRIPT 6.
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO INVMODEM INVMODEM (Inventory Application with Modem Option ) works exactly like INVPRO. However, an additional feature lets you send the collected data to a computer over a modem. To use this application, you should have experience with modem communications. You should know how to set up the modem for your system and how to use the communications software that runs it. If you are connecting to a bulletin board system, you should know how to log into the system.
Collecting Data Figure 3-54: Select SEND FILE *FILE OPTIONS* F2=SEND FILE F3=ERASE FILE F4=EXIT 3. Use a cable supplied by your PSC dealer to connect the portable to your modem, and select from the send file menu. Figure 3-55: Select MODEM *SEND FILE* F2=SERIAL F3=MODEM F4=EXIT 4. Select to transmit the file at 2400 baud or to transmit it at 9600 baud. Figure 3-56: Select BAUD RATE SELECT BAUD RATE F2=2400,N,8,1 F3=9600,N,8,1 F4=EXIT 5. Enter the telephone number to dial.
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO 7. When the computer is ready, press the key on the portable to begin the file transmission. Figure 3-58: Begin File Transmission F3=UPLD F4=EXIT 8. When the transmission is completed, the application displays a message. Select to return to the previous screen. Figure 3-59: Return to Previous Screen UPLOAD COMPLETE F4=EXIT 9. Select to hang up the modem and return to the application menu.
Collecting Data Figure 3-61: TIMESTMP Menu F1=TIME STAMP F2=WEDGE F3=SET TIME F4=EXIT Note: 3. For information about using the portable as a wedge, see “Using the Portable as a Keyboard Wedge” on page 21. From the application menu, select . Figure 3-62: Select COLLECT TIME STAMP F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT 4. Scan the bar code for an item, or use the keypad to enter the item's ID number or description (for example, 00-693-00).
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO The portable stores the collected data in a single ASCII text file. When you upload the file to your computer, the data will appear as a list. Each line in the list will contain the ID for a single item, followed by the date and time that the item ID was entered in the portable. The list below is part of a data file uploaded from a portable that used TIMESTMP to collect data.
Reviewing the Collected Data hour, for the minute, and for the seconds (e.g., 133000). If the portable's system clock is set for 12-hour format, type A for A.M. or P for P.M. after the number (e.g., 013000P). Figure 3-67: Entering the Correct Time CURRENT TIME 8:17:32 ENTER NEW TIME: Reviewing the Collected Data Before uploading collected data, review it on the portable and delete incorrect or unnecessary records. Note: 1. When used as a keyboard wedge, the portable does not store any data.
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO z z If the record includes a quantity, the quantity is given after a comma at the end of the line. The second line of the data-review screen tells the number of the currently displayed record and the total number of records. The top line of the data-review screen offers options for moving through the records in memory.
Uploading Data to the Host PC Uploading Data to the Host PC The PT2000 and Top Gun store data records in files in random-access memory (RAM). When finished collecting data in a file, transmit (upload) that file from the portable to the host PC. The number of records that can collected before uploading depends upon the amount of RAM the portable has. Note: Refer to Appendix D on page 107 for instructions to connect the PT Dock to a PC.
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO 3. To use a 9-volt power adapter, attach the small, round plug of the adapter to the round power input jack on the cable connector labeled computer. 4. Plug the other end into an outlet or power strip. Note: Use only a PSC power adapter. Using another adapter can damage the portable. The portable is set at the factory with the following parameter settings for serial communications.
Uploading Data to the Host PC 2. From the program menu on the PT2000 or Top Gun (such as the one from INVPRO shown in Figure 3-70), select to display the File Options menu. Figure 3-71: The File Options Menu *FILE OPTIONS* F2=SEND FILE F3=ERASE FILE F4=EXIT ¤ 3. Select to display the Send File menu. Figure 3-72: Send File Menu *SEND FILE* F2=SERIAL F3=WEDGE F4=EXIT ¤ 4. Select to upload the data through the serial connection.
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO 3. From the program menu on the PT2000 or Top Gun (such as the one from ASSETPRO shown above), select to display the File Options menu. Figure 3-74: File Options Menu *FILE OPTIONS* F2=SEND FILE F3=ERASE FILE F4=EXIT ¤ 4. Select to display the Send File menu. Figure 3-75: Send File Menu *SEND FILE* F2=SERIAL F3=WEDGE F4=EXIT ¤ 5. Select to upload the data through the keyboard wedge connection.
Turning Off the Portable 1. From the program menu on the PT2000 or Top Gun (such as the one from TRACKPRO above), select to display the File Options menu. Figure 3-77: File Options Menu *FILE OPTIONS* F2=SEND FILE F3=ERASE FILE F4=EXIT ¤ 2. Select to display the Erase File menu. Figure 3-78: Erase File Option *ERASE FILE* F3=ERASE F4=EXIT ¤ 3. Press the key to erase the file. Turning Off the Portable Turn the PT2000 or Top Gun off by pressing the green button displayed at left.
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO Resetting the Portable To reset the PT2000 or Top Gun, remove the battery pack, alkaline batteries, or external power supply. Then press and hold down the and keys while reinserting the batteries or reconnecting the power supply. The portable will prompt to enter the current date and time. Caution: Resetting the PT2000 or Top Gun is similar to pressing ++ on a PC. All data stored in the portable’s memory will be cleared.
Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning With normal use, the PT2000 or Top Gun should require no maintenance. If it gets dirty, wipe it with a damp cloth. User’s Guide Caution: Do not immerse the portable in liquid. Caution: Do not use any abrasive cleaners on the display screen.
4 Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun Top Gun and the PT2000 are configured with certain default parameter settings before they are shipped from the factory. These settings will work for many applications. Change the settings by scanning the bar codes provided in this chapter and in Appendix G, Programming Bar Codes, on page 127 or by creating bar codes for specific settings. Or, download new programs to the portable from DOS or Windows. CHAPTER CONTENTS Ove rvie w ..........................................
Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun Overview PT2000 and Top Gun recognize the following commands at all times: */+* */-* *--* *-+* */.* *.-* *.+* *+.
Using Programming Utilities Using Programming Utilities The PSC portable comes with a collection of applications and utilities on a disk. This collection is called the Portable Applications Library, or PAL. Two of the utilities, PDPROG and PERCPROG, enable programming of the portable from DOS or Windows. Note: For complete information about PAL, including installation instructions, refer to the Fa lcon Porta ble Applica tions Libra ry (PAL) Us e r’s Guide .
Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun Figure 4-1: The PSC Portable Programmer (PERCPROG) Main Window 3. From the menu, select Options > Settings. The Communications Settings window will open (refer to Figure 4-2). Figure 4-2: The Communications Settings window 4. Note: 5. 60 Select the desired serial port. Then select OK. After changing the serial port setting, PERCPROG will keep the new setting until it is changed again. Use the icons in the PSC PAL program group (Windows 3.
Using Programming Utilities Figure 4-3: The Program File window User’s Guide 6. Select the application to be installed in the portable, and click OK. z The message Programming the portable will appear in the programmer window. Additional messages and the percentage of completion will be displayed as the programming progresses.
Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun PDPROG PDPROG is the utility used to program a PSC portable through DOS. Using PDPROG involves entering commands on the DOS command line. The command line syntax is as follows: pdprog filename[.hex] [-¦/][port] where filename = the name of the file for the application to install in the portable (The file has a .hex extension. Do not include the extension in the command line.
Using Predefined Defaults Using Predefined Defaults Top Gun and the PT2000 have the following three sets of parameter defaults: Predefined Default 0 (D0) : turns every on/off parameter off and sets all minimum and maximum lengths to zero. Predefined Default 1 (D1): turns every on/off parameter on, sets all minimum lengths as low as possible, and sets all maximum lengths as high as possible. Predefined Default 2 (D2) : is the default set that was installed in the portable at the factory.
Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun Using Bar Codes To program the PT2000 and Top Gun, scan Code 39 bar codes that contain the desired parameters and settings. Appendix G on page 127 provides several programming bar codes. Custom bar codes can be made using any bar code printing software that supports Code 39.
Using Bar Codes Like all Code 39 bar codes, this sample starts and ends with an asterisk (*). $+$- starts programming mode. 00 is the ID number for the parameter that enables Code 39, and 1 turns it on. 02 specifies the Code 39 maximum-length parameter, and 35 sets it to 35 characters per label. EE saves the new settings and exits programming mode. Using Multiple Bar Codes Create multiple bar codes to program the portable.
Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun General Programming Parameters Table 4-1 describes some of the general parameters for programming the PT2000 or Top Gun. For descriptions of serial parameters, refer to Table 4-2. For a complete list of parameters and defaults, refer to Appendix A. Table 4-1: Selected Programming Parameters 66 ID # Parameter Description 05 Code 39 full ASCII Supports the Code 39 extended ASCII character set (refer to Appendix B on page 93).
General Programming Parameters Setting the Hour Format, Time, and Date Time: Turn parameter ID D8 on to set the portable's real-time clock display to 24-hour (military-style) format. When this parameter is set to the time is displayed in 12-hour format. The default time display is 24-hour format. Use the 12- and 24-hour bar codes to change the format. To set the time on the portable’s clock, scan the Time bar code.
Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun Serial Parameters Use bar codes to set parameters for using the PT2000 or Top Gun as a serial device. Table 4-2 describes the serial parameters; bar codes for setting them begin on Serial Parameters on page 143. (For a complete listing of parameters and defaults, refer to Appendix A.) This section also includes a table of Code 39 and ASCII equivalents for serial characters (refer to Table 4-3 on page 70).
Serial Parameters Xmodem is a simple send-and-wait-for-response protocol using a fixedlength data field. The data field is embedded in an Xmodem packet, which also contains a packet number and a single-byte arithmetic checksum. The protocol link is established by the receiver transmitting a NAK character until the sender responds. The sender responds by transmitting an Xmodem packet.
Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters Table 4-3 provides Code 39 and ASCII equivalents for serial characters. For Code 39, ASCII, and mnemonic equivalents of keyboard keys, refer to Appendix B.
5 Transferring Data With PSC Utilities CHAPTER CONTENTS Ove rvie w ............................................................. 60 Us ing Porta ble File Tra ns fe r Progra m (PTFER).. 61 Installing & Setting up PTFER ............................. 61 Uploading a File .................................................... 62 Downloading a File ............................................... 64 Changing Settings ................................................. 64 Setting Command Line Options .................
Transferring Data With PSC Utilities Overview After scanning a series of bar codes or inputting other data into the PT2000 or Top Gun, use a data-transfer utility to upload the information to the host computer. Note: To launch Windows applications, select menu options, use dialog boxes, or refer to Microsoft Windows documentation. Both the PT2000 and Top Gun come with PSC’s Portable Applications Library (PAL) on a disk.
Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) Installing & Setting up PTFER To prepare for a data transfer between the PC and the PT2000 or Top Gun, complete the following steps: 1. If the utility software is not already installed on the PC, install it following the instructions included with the diskette packaged with the portable. 2.
Transferring Data With PSC Utilities 3. By default, PTFER uses the following communications settings: Port COM2 Baud rate 9600 Stop bits 1 Data bits 8 Parity None Protocol ACK/NAK These are also the default settings for the PT2000 and Top Gun.
Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) Figure 5-2: The File to Receive dialog box 2. PTFER displays a message saying that it is expecting the file (refer to Figure 5-3). 3. Make the appropriate selections on the portable to upload the data into the specified file on the PC (refer to page 49). Figure 5-3: The PTFER window during an upload Note: 4. User’s Guide If no success message appears, select a different port.
Transferring Data With PSC Utilities Downloading a File To send a file from the PC to the PT2000 or Top Gun: 1. Prepare the portable to receive a file. Note: Refer to the information about the DESCRIPT application on Page 35. 2. Then select File > Send from the PTFER menu. 3. Specify the name and location of the file in the File to Transmit dialog box. (Except for the title bar, the File to Transmit dialog box is identical to the File to Receive dialog box, shown in Figure 5-4.) 4.
Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) Figure 5-4: The Communications Settings dialog box Note: User’s Guide When a connection has been made to the serial port, the Settings option is dimmed on the menu and cannot be selected. Select Options > Connect again to disconnect the application, and then select Options > Settings again. 2. To use a different COM port, select it in the Port options group. 3. Use this dialog box to switch baud rate, the number of stop bits, and the type of parity.
Transferring Data With PSC Utilities Setting Command Line Options Note: In Windows 3.x, the command is in the Command Line input box in the application’s Program Item Properties window in the Program Manager. In Windows 95, create a shortcut to the application. (The Desktop is a good place to put the shortcut.) Find the command in the Target input box on the Properties tab of the shortcut’s Properties window.
Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) The port, baud rate, timeout, and action parameters are optional. If using one or more parameters, precede them with a hyphen (-) or a slash (/). Enter parameters either before or after the file name. For example: the command ptfer link.txt /P1 would send the file named link.txt over COM1 to the portable (the default action, T, is assumed). The command ptfer -3r data.txt would upload data from the portable over COM3 into a file named data.txt.
Transferring Data With PSC Utilities Using PDTFER Instead of using the PTFER application in Windows, transfer files to and from the PT2000 or Top Gun using commands on the DOS command line.
Using MACTFER Using MACTFER Use the MACTFER program to transfer data between a PT2000 or Top Gun and a Macintosh. Only one cable is required to connect the portable to a Macintosh. (Contact a PSC dealer to order.) To transfer data using the MACTFER program, complete the following steps: 1. Copy the mactfer.exe file from the supplied floppy disk to the Macintosh hard drive. 2.
Transferring Data With PSC Utilities 8. 82 To send a file to the portable, select File > Send and specify the name and location of the file in the Send File dialog box. To accept the transferred file, the portable must be programmed to accept serial input and store it in a file or register. Depending on the program, it may be necessary to select some options on the portable first.
Using UPDTFER Using UPDTFER Use the UPDTFER program to transfer data between a PT2000 or Top Gun and a UNIX workstation. The UPDTFER program transmits and receives data to or from the portable using PSC's ACK/NAK protocol. Note: Refer to the PSC website at www.pscnet.com > Support > Software Updates > PT2000/Top Gun to download the UNIX transer file (UNIXUPLD.zip unzips to UPDTFER.exe).
Transferring Data With PSC Utilities s h performs the transfer “silently” (without displaying received data on the screen). displays help on program usage and options. For example: updtfer /dev/tty2a readin.dat -r would receive data from a portable connected to a serial port named /dev/tty2a and place data in a file named readin.dat. The UPDTFER program has the following settings. The portable's communications settings must match.
A Programming Parameters APPENDIX CONTENTS Ove rvie w ........................................................... 104 Pre de fine d De fa ults ........................................... 105 S ave -a nd-Exit S e ttings ...................................... 105 Ge ne ra l Progra mming Pa ra me te rs ................... 106 Code 39 ...............................................................106 Interleaved 2 of 5 .................................................106 Codabar ...............................
Programming Parameters Overview Note: For information about programming, refer to Chapter 4. This appendix provides information about all programmable settings for the PT2000 and Top Gun. z Table A-1: lists programming ID (refer to page 87). z Table A-2: lists save-and-exit settings (refer to page 87). z Table A-3: provides the following information (refer to page 88): Note: numbers for predefined defaults For explanations of some general programming parameters, refer to page 66.
Overview Predefined Defaults : tells how the parameter is set when you select predefined default D0, D1, or D2 (refer to page 87). z Table A-4:, beginning on page 91, lists parameter settings for serial communications.
Programming Parameters Table A-3: General Programming Parameters Code Parameter ID # Type Acceptable Input Code 39 Predefined Defaults D0 D1 D2 Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.
Overview Code Parameter ID # Type Acceptable Input Universal Product Code-A (UPC-A) Predefined Defaults D0 D1 D2 Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off. Enable 30 On/Off On or Off Off On On Send system digit 31 On/Off On or Off Off On On Send check digit 32 On/Off On or Off Off On Off Convert UPC-A to EAN-13 33 On/Off On or Off Off On Off Universal Product Code-E (UPC-E) Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.
Programming Parameters Code Parameter ID # Type Acceptable Input Other Controls Predefined Defaults D0 D1 D2 Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.
Overview Table A-4: Serial Programming Parameters Code Parameter Predefined Default (C8) ID # Type Acceptable Input Host select C0 Value 11 = ATs, PS/2s, and compatibles 15 = IBM terminals None Baud rate C1 Value 00 = 300 01 = 600 02 = 1200 03 = 2400 04 = 4800 05 = 9600 06 = 19,200 07 = 38,400 08 = 76,800 05 Data bits C2 Value 07 = 7 bits 08 = 8 bits 08 Parity C3 Value 00 = None 03 = Odd 04 = Even 00 Stop bits C4 Value 01 = 1 bit 02 = 2 bits 01 Enable Xon/Xoff C5 On/Off On
B Full Keyboard Support APPENDIX CONTENTS Ove rvie w ........................................................... 112 Common Ke yboa rd Ke ys .................................. 113 IBM (or Compa tible ) PC Ke yboa rd Ke ys ...........
Full Keyboard Support Overview Almost every key on the keyboard, including non-printing keys, can be programmed into the PT2000 or Top Gun. The tables in this appendix list Code 39 equivalents for programming all keyboard keys. Use the Code 39 values to create bar codes to include lowercase or nonalphanumeric characters in a bar code. For example, to include an exclamation mark (!) in a bar code, encode it as /A (slash capital a). Note: Full ASCII mode for Code 39 must be enabled in the portable.
Overview Table B-1: Common Keyboard Keys Key Code 39 ASCII Value Key Code 39 ASCII Value SP space 20 : /Z 3A ! /A 21 ; %F 3B " /B 22 < %G 3C # /C 23 = %H 3D $ /D 24 > %I 3E % /E 25 ? %J 3F & /F 26 A A 41 ' /G 27 B B 42 ( /H 28 C C 43 ) /I 29 D D 44 * /J 2A E E 45 + /K 2B F F 46 , /L 2C G G 47 - - or /M 2D H H 48 . .
Full Keyboard Support Key Code 39 ASCII Value Key Code 39 ASCII Value X X 58 o +O 6F Y Y 59 p +P 70 Z Z 5A q +Q 71 @ %V 40 r +R 72 [ %K 5B s +S 73 \ %L 5C t +T 74 ] %M 5D u +U 75 ^ %N 5E v +V 76 _ %O 5F w +W 77 a +A 61 u +U 75 b +B 62 v +V 76 c +C 63 w +W 77 d +D 64 x +X 78 e +E 65 y +Y 79 f +F 66 z +Z 7A g +G 67 ` %W 60 h +H 68 { %P 61 i +I 69 | %Q 7C j +J 6A } %R 7D k +K 6B ~ %S 7E
Overview Table B-2: IBM (or Compatible) PC Keyboard Keys Key Code 39 ASCII Value Key Code 39 ASCII Value F1 %U$A 8001 ¦ %U%A 801B F2 %U$B 8002 Ø %U%B 801C F3 %U$C 8003 ¨ %U%C 801D F4 %U$D 8004 Æ %U%D 801E F5 %U$E 8005 Caps Lock $C 03 F6 %U$F 8006 Num Lock $D 04 F7 %U$G 8007 Scroll Lock $E 05 F8 %U$H 8008 Backspace $H 08 F9 %U$I 8009 Horizontal Tab $I 09 F10 %U$J 800A Vertical Tab $K 0B F11 %U$K 800B Enter $M 0D F12 %U$L 800C Alt Off
C The Top Gun Module CHAPTER CONTENTS Atta ching the Top Gun Module to the PT2000 .. 118 Cha nging Top Gun to a Le ft-Ha nde d Mode l ..... 121 La s e r S pe cifica tions a nd La be ling ....................
The Top Gun Module Attaching the Top Gun Module to the PT2000 If the Top Gun module and PT2000 were purchased separately, complete the following steps to connect them: 1. Pull the hook on the elastic hand strap out of the holder near the base of the PT2000 (refer to Figure C-1). Figure C-1: The back of the PT 2000 Remove these screws after releasing the hook Release the strap hook here 2. 100 Remove the two screws that attach the other end of the hand strap to the PT 2000 (refer to Figure C-1).
Attaching the Top Gun Module to the PT2000 Note: Contact a PSC dealer to order a replacement hand strap and screws. Request the PT2000 strap kit. Figure C-2: Attaching the Top Gun module 3. User’s Guide Place the Top Gun module on the top of the PT2000 and gently press it onto the 9-pin connector (refer to Figure C-2).
The Top Gun Module 4. Place the flat metal plate at the top end of the elastic hand strap over the indentation on the back of the Top Gun module and insert the screws (refer to Figure C-3). Figure C-3: Replacing the hand strap (magnified view) Indentation on back of Top Gun module Flat metal plate Hand strap 102 5. Tighten the screws until the metal plate is secure. 6. Replace the hand-strap hook into its holder.
Changing Top Gun to a Left-Handed Model Changing Top Gun to a Left-Handed Model Top Gun comes assembled for right-handed use. To use the unit with the left hand, complete the following steps as shown in Figure C-4: 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the Top Gun module.
The Top Gun Module 104 2. Gently lift the top to separate it from the rest of the module. (Be careful not to break the ribbon cable inside the module.) 3. Turn the top around so that the laser is pointing in the opposite direction. 4. Replace the top of the module. 5. Insert and tighten the two screws. (Do not over tighten them.
Laser Specifications and Labeling Laser Specifications and Labeling z Laser classification: CDRH Class II z Light source: 680-nm laser diode z Minimum element width: 6.
D The PT Dock CHAPTER CONTENTS About the PT Dock............................................ 126 S e tting Up the Dock.......................................... 126 Attaching the Dock Adapter to the Portable ........ 126 Attaching the PT Dock to a Computer ............... 128 About the Power Adapter .................................... 130 Us ing the PT Dock............................................ 131 Recharging the Portable’s Batteries ...................... 131 Maintenance............................
The PT Dock About the PT Dock The PSC PT Dock is specially designed for use with the PT2000 or Top Gun. Use the dock for data transmission between the portable and a PC. Remove the portable from the dock to use it for data collection. The PT Dock comes with the following accessories: z An adapter for the base of the PT2000 or Top Gun, and two screws z Rubber pads and Velcro™ strips for the bottom of the dock A Power adapter and cables for the PT Dock are available separately from a PSC dealer.
Setting Up the Dock 2. Gently press the PT Dock adapter into the base of the PT2000 or Top Gun. Figure D-1: The PT2000, PT Dock, and adapter 3. Use the two provided screws to secure the adapter to the portable.
The PT Dock Attaching the PT Dock to a Computer Set up the Dock as either a serial device or a keyboard wedge. The cable part number will depend upon your computer type and desired configuration (serial or keyboard wedge). Note: Refer to PSC’s website at www.pscnet.com at the Service quick link, contact a PSC dealer, or contact PSC customer service at (541) 683-5700 to determine the appropriate PSC cable to use with the PT Dock.
Setting Up the Dock 2. Plug the 25-pin connector of the cable into the cable input jack on the back of the PT Dock (refer to Figure D-3). Figure D-3: Back of the PT Dock Power input jack User’s Guide Cable input jack 3. Attach the small male plug of the PSC cable to the keyboard jack on the workstation (refer to Figure D-4 on page 112). 4. Attach the keyboard cable to the small female jack on the PSC cable (refer to Figure D-4 on page 112). 5. Turn the workstation on.
The PT Dock Figure D-4: Sample PSC Keyboard wedge To computer To keyboard × To PT Dock OU T About the Power Adapter To use the PT Dock with a serial cable, use a 9-volt power adapter to recharge the NiCd batteries in the PT2000 or Top Gun. Power adapters are available from a PSC dealer. (When using the keyboard wedge configuration, power is supplied by the workstation.) Note: Use only a 9-volt power adapter supplied by PSC. Using another adapter can damage the unit.
Using the PT Dock Using the PT Dock Set up the PT Dock as described in the preceding section. Place the PT2000 or Top Gun into the dock, with the keypad facing out. To use a power adapter or the keyboard wedge configuration, the green LED labeled READY on the front panel of the PT Dock should light up. (If the READY light does not come on, make sure the POWER light is on and the portable is fully inserted into the dock.
E Batteries The PT2000 and Top Gun run on two types of batteries. The main batteries supply operating power for the PT2000 unit and for the Top Gun module or another input device. The internal lithium battery provides backup power to maintain the random-access memory and real-time clock when the main batteries are removed. The portable can use two different types of main batteries: individual alkaline cells or a rechargeable nickel-cadmium (NiCd) battery pack. APPENDIX CONTENTS Alka line Ba tte rie s .....
Batteries Alkaline Batteries The PSC PT2000 or Top Gun comes with three alkaline batteries installed. To replace the alkaline batteries, complete the following steps: 1. Detach the elastic hand strap on the back of the portable by pulling its hook out of its holder near the base (refer to Figure C-1 on page 100). 2. Press on the arrow symbol on the battery-compartment cover and push the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 3.
NiCd Battery Pack Caution: Switch 2 must be in the ALK position to prevent the unit from attempting to charge the alkaline batteries. This could cause them to leak, damage the unit, and void the product warranty. z Switch 1 may be in either position. 5. Lay the plastic ribbon along the bottom of the battery compartment with the end sticking out of the compartment. 6. Insert the batteries in the positions indicated by the diagram inside the compartment. 7.
Batteries 3. Pull the end of the plastic ribbon sticking out of the battery compartment toward the batteries until they pop out. 4. Set the two switches inside of the battery compartment for the type of batteries being used. z Refer to the diagram inside the battery compartment which indicates the positions for alkaline (ALK) and nickelcadmium (NiCd) batteries (refer to Figure E-1). z Make sure Switch 2 is in the NiCd position.
NiCd Battery Pack 8. Replace the hand-strap hook into its holder. Caution: Do not short-circuit a battery—damage to the battery can result. Do not incinerate, crush, or puncture batteries. The electrolyte contained in NiCd batteries is composed of caustic materials that are harmful to the eyes and skin. Dispose of batteries in compliance with all applicable regulations.
Batteries It is best to charge the battery pack at or slightly below room temperature. Always charge the battery within the temperature range of 50°–85°F (10°–30°C). Storing the NiCd Battery Pack The battery pack can be stored indefinitely, regardless of its charge state. Store it between -22° and 122°F (-30° to 50°C). Stored batteries lose about ten percent of their charge per month when they are kept at room temperature. Batteries stored at higher temperatures discharge at a faster rate.
Low Battery Indication Low Battery Indication NiCd Battery Pack or Alkaline Batteries The portable indicates when the battery pack or alkaline batteries are low by flashing LOW BATTERY on the display. About 20 minutes of use remain before the main batteries reach their automatic low-power shutdown point. If the battery pack is not recharged before it reaches the low-power shutdown point, it continues to discharge, and the portable turns off automatically.
Batteries If the message does not disappear or occurs other than at initial use after prolonged storage, then the backup battery may no longer be accepting a charge from the battery pack or adapter. Contact a PSC dealer. Use the PT Dock to recharge the lithium backup battery in the portable. The battery will be recharged while the READY light is on. (Make sure the switch in the portable’s battery compartment is in the correct position for the type of batteries being used.
F Connector Configurations APPENDIX CONTENTS Ba r Code & Ma gne tic S tripe Re a de r Conne ctor142 Inte rfa ce Ca ble Conne ctor ................................ 143 PT Dock ............................................................
Connector Configurations Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Connector Figure F-1: Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Pinouts Pin #1 Pin #5 Pin #6 Pin #9 Table F-1: Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Pinouts 124 Pin # Description 1 Laser sync in 2 Bar code data in 3 Good-read out 4 Mag stripe information in 5 Laser trigger in 6 Laser-scan enable out 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 +5V PT2000 & Top Gun
Interface Cable Connector Interface Cable Connector Figure F-2: Interface Cable Connector Pinouts Pin #8 Pin #1 Pin #15 Pin #9 Table F-2: Interface Cable Connector Pinouts Pin # Description 1 Shield 2 Transmit data out 3 Receive data in 4 Hardware handshake out* 5 Hardware handshake in 6 Not used 7 Ground 8 Cable detect 9 +5V in 10 +9V in 11 485+ 12 485- 13 Wedge clock 14 Wedge data 15 Wedge keyboard enable * Must be connected to CTS or hardware handshake out on the comp
Connector Configurations PT Dock Figure F-3: PT Dock Pinouts Pin #13 Pin #1 Pin #25 Pin #14 Table F-3: PT Dock Pinouts Pin # Description Usage 1 No connection 2 No connection 3 No connection Reserved 16 No connection 4 485- Reserved 17 No connection 5 485+ Reserved 18 No connection 6 No connection 19 Serial handshake out Controls received data 7 Keyboard interface 20 Serial data in Received data to dock 8 Keyboard interface 21 Serial data out Transmitted data from do
G Programming Bar Codes This chapter provides bar codes for common setup parameters that can be used for programming the PSC PT2000 and Top Gun. Factory default settings are underlined. APPENDIX CONTENTS Pre de fine d De fa ults ............................................. 146 Code 39............................................................... 146 Inte rle ave d 2 of 5................................................. 148 Coda ba r ..............................................................
Programming Bar Codes Predefined Defaults DO *$+$-D0EE* D2 *$+$-D2EE* D1 *$+$-D1EE* Serial defaults *$+$-C8EE* *$+$-001EE* Off *$+$-000EE* Code 39 ENABLE On MINIMUM LENGTH 128 00 *$+$-0100EE* 40 *$+$-0140EE* 10 *$+$-0110EE* 50 *$+$-0150EE* 20 *$+$-0120EE* 60 *$+$-0160EE* 30 *$+$-0130EE* PT2000 & Top Gun
Code 39 MAXIMUM LENGTH 10 *$+$-0210EE* 40 *$+$-0240EE* 20 *$+$-0220EE* 50 *$+$-0250EE* 30 *$+$-0230EE* 60 *$+$-0260EE* Off *$+$-030EE* Off *$+$-040EE* Off *$+$-050EE* Off *$+$-060EE* ENABLE CHECKSUM On *$+$-031EE* SEND CHECKSUM On *$+$-041EE* FULL ASCII MODE On *$+$-051EE* ACCUMULATE MODE On User’s Guide *$+$-061EE* 129
Programming Bar Codes ENABLE AIAG ALTERNATE CHECK DIGIT On *$+$-071EE* Off *$+$-070EE* Off *$+$-080EE* Interleaved 2 of 5 ENABLE On *$+$-081EE* MINIMUM LENGTH 130 2 *$+$-0902EE* 30 *$+$-0930EE* 6 *$+$-0906EE* 40 *$+$-0940EE* 10 *$+$-0910EE* 50 *$+$-0950EE* 20 *$+$-0920EE* 60 *$+$-0960EE* PT2000 & Top Gun
Interleaved 2 of 5 MAXIMUM LENGTH 10 *$+$-0A10EE* 40 *$+$-0A40EE* 20 *$+$-0A20EE* 50 *$+$-0A50EE* 30 *$+$-0A30EE* 60 *$+$-0A60EE* REQUIRED LENGTH (no default; overrides minimum and maximum settings) 2 *$+$-09020A02EE* 12 *$+$-09120A12EE* 4 *$+$-09040A04EE* 14 *$+$-09140A14EE* 6 *$+$-09060A06EE* 16 *$+$-09160A16EE* 8 *$+$-09080A08EE* 18 *$+$-09180A18EE* 10 *$+$-09100A10EE* 20 *$+$-09200A20EE* User’s Guide 131
Programming Bar Codes ENABLE CHECKSUM On *$+$-0B1EE* Off *$+$-0B0EE* Off *$+$-0C0EE* *$+$-0D1EE* Off *$+$-0D0EE* *$+$-201EE* Off *$+$-200EE* SEND CHECKSUM On *$+$-0C1EE* USE LENGTHS 6 AND 14 ONLY (case code) On Codabar ENABLE On 132 PT2000 & Top Gun
Codabar MINIMUM LENGTH 04 *$+$-2104EE* 40 *$+$-2140EE* 10 *$+$-2110EE* 50 *$+$-2150EE* 20 *$+$-2120EE* 60 *$+$-2160EE* 30 *$+$-2130EE* MAXIMUM LENGTH 10 *$+$-2210EE* 40 *$+$-2240EE* 20 *$+$-2220EE* 50 *$+$-2250EE* 30 *$+$-2230EE* 60 *$+$-2260EE* Off *$+$-230EE* SEND STOP/START On User’s Guide *$+$-231EE* 133
Programming Bar Codes CONVERT CODABAR TO CLSI On *$+$-241EE* Off *$+$-240EE* *$+$-2C1EE* Off *$+$-2C0EE* Code 93 ENABLE On MINIMUM LENGTH 134 2 *$+$-2D02EE* 30 *$+$-2D30EE* 10 *$+$-2D10EE* 40 *$+$-2D40EE* 20 *$+$-2D20EE* 50 *$+$-2D50EE* PT2000 & Top Gun
UPC-A MAXIMUM LENGTH 2 *$+$-2E02EE* 30 *$+$-2E30EE* 10 *$+$-2E10EE* 40 *$+$-2E40EE* 20 *$+$-2E20EE* 50 *$+$-2E50EE* UPC-A ENABLE UPC-A On *$+$-301EE* Off *$+$-300EE* SEND SYSTEM DIGIT On *$+$-311EE* Off *$+$-310EE* Off *$+$-320EE* SEND CHECK DIGIT On User’s Guide *$+$-321EE* 135
Programming Bar Codes CONVERT UPC-A TO EAN-13 On *$+$-331EE* Off *$+$-330EE* Off *$+$-340EE* Off *$+$-350EE* Off *$+$-360EE* Off *$+$-370EE* Off *$+$-380EE* UPC-E USE SYSTEM DIGIT 0 On *$+$-341EE* USE SYSTEM DIGIT 1 On *$+$-351EE* CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A On *$+$-361EE* SEND SYSTEM DIGIT On *$+$-371EE* SEND CHECK DIGIT On 136 *$+$-381EE* PT2000 & Top Gun
EAN/JAN EAN/JAN ENABLE EAN-8/JAN-8 On *$+$-391EE* Off *$+$-390EE* Off *$+$-3A0EE* Off *$+$-3B0EE* Off *$+$-3F0EE* ENABLE EAN-13/JAN-13 On *$+$-3A1EE* CONVERT EAN-13 TO ISBN On *$+$-3B1EE* SEND CHECK DIGIT On User’s Guide *$+$-3F1EE* 137
Programming Bar Codes UPC/EAN/JAN Extensions ALLOW 2-DIGIT EXTENSIONS On *$+$-3C1EE* Off *$+$-3C0EE* Off *$+$-3D0EE* *$+$-3E1EE* Off *$+$-3E0EE* *$+$-401EE* Off *$+$-400EE* ALLOW 5-DIGIT EXTENSIONS On *$+$-3D1EE* REQUIRE EXTENSIONS On Code 128 ENABLE On 138 PT2000 & Top Gun
Code 128 MINIMUM LENGTH 2 *$+$-4102EE* 40 *$+$-4140EE* 10 *$+$-4110EE* 50 *$+$-4150EE* 20 *$+$-4120EE* 60 *$+$-4160EE* 30 *$+$-4130EE* MAXIMUM LENGTH 10 *$+$-4210EE* 40 *$+$-4240EE* 20 *$+$-4220EE* 50 *$+$-4250EE* 30 *$+$-4230EE* 60 *$+$-4260EE* Off *$+$-430EE* ENABLE UCC128 On User’s Guide *$+$-431EE* 139
Programming Bar Codes Other Controls ENABLE MANUAL RESET On *$+$-B01EE* Off *$+$-B00EE* AUTO-OFF (in minutes) Off *$+$-B200EE* 30 *$+$-B230EE* 5 *$+$-B205EE* 60 *$+$-B260EE* 10 *$+$-B210EE* 90 *$+$-B290EE* INTERCHARACTER DELAY (in milliseconds) 140 0 *$+$-B300EE* 50 *$+$-B350EE* 10 *$+$-B310EE* 75 *$+$-B375EE* 25 *$+$-B325EE* 99 *$+$-B399EE* PT2000 & Top Gun
Other Controls ADD CODE ID On *$+$-B51EE* Off *$+$-B50EE* *$+$-B805EE* GOOD-READ TONE Low *$+$-B800EE* Medium High Medium Low *$+$-B802EE* High *$+$-B807EE* GOOD-READ BEEPS 1 *$+$-B901EE* 3 *$+$-B903EE* 2 *$+$-B902EE* 4 *$+$-B904EE* GOOD-READ TONE DURATION (in seconds) 0.07 *$+$-BA01EE* 0.22 *$+$-BA03EE* 0.14 *$+$-BA00EE* 0.
Programming Bar Codes BEEPER VOLUME Increase *$+$-BC08EE* Low *$+$-BC01EE* Decrease *$+$-BC09EE* High *$+$-BC07EE* Off *$+$-BC00EE* High *$+$-BD07EE* Off *$+$-DD0EE* ERROR TONE Low *$+$-BD01EE* Medium *$+$-BD04EE* KEYBOARD CLICK On 142 *$+$-DD1EE* PT2000 & Top Gun
Clock and Calendar Clock and Calendar *%-* Set Date *%.* *$+$-D80EE* 24-Hour *$+$-D81EE* International *$+$-D91EE* Set Time CLOCK FORMAT 12-Hour DATE FORMAT U.S.
Programming Bar Codes 4800 *$+$-C104EE* 38,400 *$+$-C107EE* 9600 *$+$-C105EE* 76,800 *$+$-C108EE* 19,200 *$+$-C106EE* *$+$-C207EE* 8 *$+$-C208EE* None *$+$-C300EE* Even *$+$-C304EE* Odd *$+$-C303EE* 2 *$+$-C402EE* Off *$+$-C50EE* DATA BITS 7 PARITY STOP BITS 1 *$+$-C401EE* ENABLE XON/OFF On 144 *$+$-C51EE* PT2000 & Top Gun
Serial Parameters LINEFEED None *$+$-C600EE* Strip LF *$+$-C601EE* Add LF *$+$-C602EE* PROTOCOL EOR only *$+$-CA00EE* Xmodem *$+$-CA02EE* CR with checksum and ACK/NAK response *$+$-CA01EE* TIMEOUT (in 100-millisecond units) 0 *$+$-CD00EE* 50 *$+$-CD50EE* 10 *$+$-CD10EE* 75 *$+$-CD75EE* 25 *$+$-CD25EE* 99 *$+$-CD99EE* User’s Guide 145
INDEX $+$- in ba r code s 4-64 * (a s te ris k) in ba r code s 4-64 ^ (ca re t) in dis pla y s cre e n 2-13 I/O ke y 2-12, 3-19, 3-53 A a ccumula te option for Code 39 4-66 bar codes for G-129 programming parameters for A-88 a da pte r, powe r 3-50 AIAG che ck digit bar codes for G-130 programming parameters for A-88 Alpha ke y 2-12 a lpha mode 2-12 bar code for 4-58 a pplica tions s e e PALPRO ARE YOU S URE? me s s a ge 3-48 AS CII equivalents for serial characters 4-70 full (extended) 4-64, 4-66 bar code
Index ba tte rie s E-115 to E-122 ba ud ra te 4-68 bar codes for G-143 to G-144 default 5-74 programming parameters for A-91 setting in PDTFER 5-80 in PTFER 5-77, 5-78, 5-79 be e pe r 2-15 bar codes for 4-58, G-141 to G-142 programming parameters for A-90 bits , da ta a nd s top 4-68 bar codes for G-144 default 5-74 programming parameters for A-91 setting in PTFER 5-77 BKS P ke y 2-13 buttons s e e ke ypa d C ca ble s keyboard wedge 3-21 serial 3-49 ca le nda r s e e da te a nd time ca re t (^) in dis pla
Index D D0, D1, D2 (pre de fine d de fa ults ) 4-63, A- 87 bar codes for 4-63, G-128 da ta collecting 3-21 to 3-35 deleting 3-48, 3-52 to 3-53 reviewing 3-47 to 3-48 transferring 5-71 to 5-84 from DOS 5-80 from a Macintosh 5-81 to 5-82 from a UNIX workstation 5-83 to 5-84 from Windows 5-73 to 5-79 uploading 3-49 to 3-52 da ta bits 4-68 bar codes for G-144 default 5-74 programming parameters for A-91 da ta ke ys 2-11 da te a nd time bar codes for G-143 programming parameters for A-90 setting date 3-19 to
Index File to Tra ns mit dia log box (PTFER) 5-76 file tra ns fe r, utilitie s for MACTFER 5-72, 5-81 to 5-82 PDTFER 5-72, 5-80 PTFER 5-72, 5-73 to 5-79 updtfer 5-72, 5-83 to 5-84 full (e xte nde d) AS CII mode 4-64, 4-66 bar codes for G-129 programming parameters for A-88 full ke yboa rd s upport B-95 to B-96 function ke ys 2-12 G ge tting s ta rte d quickly 1-4 to 1-5 4-68 I input de vice , a tta ching to PT 2000 inte rcha ra cte r de la y bar codes for G-140 programming parameters for A-90 inte rfa
Index ARE YOU SURE? 3-48 charging backup battery E-121 PROGRAM FAILED 4-58, E-120 Micros oft Windows , tra ns fe rring da ta from 5-73 to 5-79 module (TopGun) 2-10, C-99 to C-105 attaching to PT 2000 C-100 to C-102 changing orientation of C-103 product labeling C-105 specifications C-105 multiple ba r code s accumulate option for 4-66 programming parameters A-88, G-129 creating 4-65 N norma l mode bar code for 58 2-12 4-58 O on/off (I/O) ke y 2-12, 3-19, 3-53 options s e e progra mming pa ra me te rs or
Index predefined defaults A-87 bar codes for G-128 see also programming parameters progra mming pa ra me te rs A-85 to A-91 general 4-66 to 4-67, A-88 to A-90 predefined defaults 4-63, A-87 bar codes for G-128 serial 3-50, 4-68 to 4-70, A-91 progra mming utilitie s 4-59 to 4-62 progra ms s e e PALPRO prompts , cha nging 3-25 protocol default 5-74 programming parameters for A-91 Xmodem 4-68 PT 2000 about 2-7 to 2-16 attaching input device to 3-18 attaching to computer keyboard wedge configuration 3-21 seria
Index s e ria l ca ble attaching 3-49 uploading data 3-49 s e ria l cha ra cte rs , Code 39 a nd AS CII e quiva le nts 4-70 s e ria l communica tions bar codes for G-143 to G-145 parameters for A-91 s e ria l port s e e port s e ria l progra mming pa ra me te rs 3-50, 468 to 4-70, A-91 bar codes for G-143 to G-145 s e tting a pa s s word 3-20 s e tting time a nd da te 3-19 to 3-20, 4-67 s top bits 4-68 default 5-74 programming parameters for A-91 setting in PTFER 5-77 s witching PALPRO a pplica tions 3-26
Index from the DOS command line 5-80 from Windows 5-73 to 5-79 turning the porta ble on a nd off 3-19, 3-53 MACTFER 5-72, 5-81 to 5-82 PDTFER 5-72, 5-80 PTFER 5-72, 5-73 to 5-79 updtfer 5-72, 5-83 to 5-84 utilitie s for progra mming 4-59 to 4-62 U Unive rs a l Product Code (UPC) conversion options 4-66, A-89 extensions 4-66 bar codes for G-138 programming parameters for A-89 see also UPC-A and UPC-E UNIX works ta tions , tra ns fe rring da ta from 5-83 to 5-84 UPC-A bar codes for G-135 to G-136 convertin
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PSC Inc. 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 Equipment: EN 55022-A&B:1994/1998, EN 50082-1:1992/1998 EN 55024:1998, EN 60825-1:1996, EN 60950:1998 Power Supplies: EN 55014-1/2:1993/1997, EN 61558-1:1997 EN 61558-2-6:1997 Radios: ETS 300 328:1995/1996, EN 300 826:1997 EN 301.489.
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