PT630 Operation Guide Page 1 of 41 ______________________________________________________ PT630 Portable Terminal Operation Guide V1.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 2 of 41 ______________________________________________________ CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................3 1.1 1.2 PROGRAMMING ................................................................................................................................................3 SUBSYSTEMS .............................................................................................
PT630 Operation Guide Page 3 of 41 ______________________________________________________ Chapter 1. Introduction The PT630 is a programmable and flexible data collection device that can be utilized in a variety of data acquisition applications. It can be used as a portable data entry device and it can also be used as a programmable dedicated computer that receives and runs application programs downloaded from a host computer.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 4 of 41 ______________________________________________________ The intelligence level of the terminal is determined by the configuration of the FormCaching application or the downloaded program generated by JobgenPlus or supported language compiler. Once the program has been started up, the terminal operates as a stand-alone unit, storing transaction data in the RAM disk area or linked to a host/personal computer. 1.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 5 of 41 ______________________________________________________ 1.2.3 Serial Port Subsystem The PT630 terminal has an RS-232 serial port for data communication. The communication subsystem consists of point-to-point protocol for general processing and multi-point protocol for network processing. The PT630 also supports a built-in Kermit server for point-to-point communication. 1.2.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 6 of 41 ______________________________________________________ Chapter 2. System Software Organization The PT630 system software is organized into two modules: the kernel module and the application module (see diagram below).
PT630 Operation Guide Page 7 of 41 ______________________________________________________ COM Manager The COM manager controls the communication link between the PT630 and the host through a RS232 serial port. LOADER The function of the loader is identical to that of the MSDOS loader except for the memory allocation/deallocation scheme being simplified. The loader's operations are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. read .exe header find enough memory for .
PT630 Operation Guide Page 8 of 41 ______________________________________________________ requested. The supervisor menu can be requested if the operator holds down both [CMD] and [ ] keys while powering up the PT630. POWER ON Press [CMD] & [<] simutaneously while pressing [PWR] YES NO <> 1.SUPERVISOR 2.WARM START 3.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 9 of 41 ______________________________________________________ Chapter 3. OPERATING MODES 3.1 Keyboard Modes --- Using PT630’s keyboard The keypad of PT630 consists of 27 rubber keys, the ⊙ key is used to switch on/off the unit and other 26 keys are used to control the unit and key in data. The use of keyboard is categorized to three modes: normal mode, command mode, and alpha(betic) mode. All keys except ⊙ key may produce a sound (tone) when pressed.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 10 of 41 ______________________________________________________ NORMAL mode Keyboard of the PT630 is initialized to normal mode after powered on. In normal mode, the cursor is a block sign and the keyboard is mainly used to input numeric data and use F1-F4 four function-keys. The keypad layout of available keys in normal mode is shown on right picture. 3.1.1 Enter → key for next data search ← key for last data search Clear SPACE 3.1.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 11 of 41 ______________________________________________________ 3.2 PT630 Modes of Operation There are three modes of operation in the PT630: a. Ready Mode b. User Mode c. Supervisor Mode 3.2.1 Ready Mode The Ready mode is the default resident operating mode. In the Ready mode the PT630 is configured as a portable programmable device, and is capable of receiving files (Download) from or transmitting files (Upload) to a Host PC.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 12 of 41 ______________________________________________________ User Mode Commands: Command RUN TER COM DIR ERA TYP CPY SET 3.2.2.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 13 of 41 ______________________________________________________ will always be displayed on the LCD screen. Host control commands, which have a special command header (ESC), will not be displayed on the LCD. The host commands are interpreted by the PT630 as they are received. Block mode applications perform similar functions to character mode, except that the input characters will not be sent to the host one character at a time.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 14 of 41 ______________________________________________________ 3.2.2.4 DIR The DIR command shows RAM disk file directory with the following information: The list of file names stored in the RAM DISK. The amount of memory assigned to executable programs (Execution Area). The amount of free RAM DISK space left. (FREE DISK) MYPRG.EXE ITEM.DAT <> 2 File(s) Press [ENT] to exit this screen and return to the User Mode menu. 3.2.2.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 15 of 41 ______________________________________________________ 3.2.2.8 SET 1.DATE & TIME 2.SCANNER 3.DISPLAY 4.KEYPAD 5.EXIT 3.2.2.8.1 The SET command allows the user to set system date-time, select type of bar code scanner, assign laser module scanning method, enable double verification and specify whether to show power-on logo. Select the corresponding number, 1-4, to invoke a function.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 16 of 41 ______________________________________________________ 3.2.2.8.3 DISPLAY Enable/Disable whether to show the Power-on LOGO. Power-on LOGO enabled is the default setting. 3.2.2.8.4 KEYPAD: Setup up-case and low-case Alpha character input User can define upper-case or lower-case input on Alpha mode.
PT630 Operation Guide 3.2.3 Page 17 of 41 Supervisor Mode The PT630 Supervisor mode allows the user to configure and validate the PT630 hardware. To switch the PT630 to the Supervisor mode of operation do the following: 1. Turn off the PT630. 2. Press and hold down the [CMD] and [ ] keys simultaneously, then switch on the PT630 by pressing the [⊙] key. The PT630 LCD first shows the ‘START MENU” where the user has three (3) choices: 1.Enter the Supervisor mode, 2.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 18 of 41 port. The communication parameters must be set correctly in order to send/receive data via the RS232 port. Default setting for the serial port is 19200 bps,8 data bits, No parity, One stop bit The settings for the communication parameters include: Category ♦ Baud Rate ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Length Parity Stop bits Flow Control Protocol Address Selection 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600.
PT630 Operation Guide UPC-E Enable/disable decoding (ON) Send/No-send Leading Digit (SEND) Send/No-send Check Digit (SEND) Enable/disable Zero-Expansion (OFF) EAN-13 Enable/disable decoding (ON) Send/No-send Leading Digit (SEND) Send/No-send Check Digit (SEND) EAN-8 Enable/disable decoding (ON) Send/No-send Check Digit (SEND) Page 19 of 41 EAN/UPC ADD-ON Disable/Optional/Required (DISABLE) Send/No-send Check Digit (SEND) 3.2.3.
PT630 Operation Guide Online Page 20 of 41 Use the [ ] key to toggle between REMOTE and <> ONLINE LOCAL, then hit [ENT] to make the selection. REMOTE REMOTE The PT630 will output data gathered from the bar code port or keypad to its RS-232 port. LOCAL The PT630 does not transmit gathered data to its RS232 port. Echo Use the [ ] key to toggle between ON and OFF, then hit [ENT] to make the selection.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 21 of 41 The second line in the EXEC MENU shows Min and Max number of kilobytes that can be allocated to the Execution Area. 1.SUPERVISOR 2.WARM START 3.COLD START 3.2.3.4 SUPERVISOR MODE PASSWORD: 1.DEV 3.MEM 5.PWR 7.INI 2.TERM 4.FORM 6.PSWD 8.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 22 of 41 FormCaching Specification DATA FIELD DEFINITION: maximum field number=8 Category Range Description 1 FIELD PROMPT Max.16 characters set field prompting 2 MIN/MAX 1-48 set minimum field length DATA LENGTH and maximum field length 3 DATA TYPE 1.NUMERIC numeric data (0~9) or 2.ALPHANUM alphanumeric data (20H~FCH) 4 DEVICE TYPE 1.KEY ONLY input by keyboard only, 2.SCAN ONLY bar code scanning only or 3.BOTH both DATA RECORD DEFINITION Category Range Description 5 BETWEEN 1.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 23 of 41 The PT630 enables FormCaching by default, the following settings also apply: DATA FIELD DEFINITION: field number=2 Category Setting Field #1 FIELD PROMPT ITEM: DATA LENGTH 32 DATA TYPE ALPHANUM DEVICE TYPE BOTH Field #2 FIELD PROMPT QTY: DATA LENGTH 4 DATA TYPE NUMERIC DEVICE TYPE KEY ONLY DATA RECORD DEFINITION Category Setting BETWEEN FIELD Append screen FIELD DELIMITER , RECORD FELIMITER CR DATE STAMP FIELD NONE TIME STAMP FIELD NONE FIELD DELAY 0 3.2.3.
PT630 Operation Guide program running press [PWR] (switch on) POWER ON press [PWR] (switch off) SHUT DOWN ACTIVE wait on keyin/scan OR call INT 22H Page 24 of 41 key in bar code scan RS232 input Auto-off timeout NMI POWER FAILURE STAND BY press [PWR] (switch off) ♦Active All system hardware is activated in Active mode. The system will enter Stand-by mode if it waits on input or call INT 22H.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 25 of 41 3.2.3.7 Initialization The user can command the PT630 to execute a Cold Start that will clear all data stored in the RAM Disk and configure the terminal to default values. Make sure your data has been backed up to a Host/PC before performing this function. At the Supervisor Mode menu: SELECT 7 1.DEV 3.MEM 5.PWR 7.SYS 2.TERM 4.FORM 6.PSWD 8.DIAG Select 1 1. COLD START 2. 2.
PT630 Operation Guide Erase all data In RAM & FLASH ! Continue ? (YES/NO) Select YES < PROGRAMMING > Page 26 of 41 If BIOS file found Select 1 Are you sure ? 1=YES/0=NO < PROGRAMMING > Change BIOS to V.5.X 1=YES/0=NO Select NO 1.COLD START 2.PROGRAMMING Select 1 WARNING : Before doing any system initialization, please make sure that you have already backup or upload all data files stored in the PT630 to your Host/PC. 3.2.3.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 27 of 41 6. SCANNER Connect a bar code scanner to test bar code input by scanning bar code labels. Press any key to return to the diagnostics menu. 7. RAM BACKUP Follow the instruction displayed on the LCD to press the [PWR] key to turn the power off and on to verify the memory backup. 8. EXIT Return to the Ready mode of operation.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 28 of 41 Chapter 4. HARDWARE OVERVIEW 4.1 INTRODUCTION The PT630 is a handheld data terminal that has an integrated laser-scanning module or clip-on pen module for bar code reading. A rechargeable Li-ion battery pack power the PT630. A lithium backup battery preserves data stored in the RAM when the power main battery is used up or during the replacement of the main battery.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 29 of 41 4.2 FEATURES • 16-bit Microprocessor, 16Mhz Clock • Real Time Clock Integrated Circuit (IC) • 512 KB, 1.5MB, 2.5MB, 4.5MB CMOS (RAM) Memory. • 26 alphanumeric rubber keys with 1 scanner trigger switch • 128x64 pixel graphic backlit LCD with selection between 16-column by 4-line in 8x16 font and 20-column by 8-line in 6x8 font • Power by Li-ion @ 3.6V 880mAH Rechargeable Battery-pack. • 3V 190mAH Lithium Data Backup battery.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 30 of 41 4.3.3 PT630 CHARGING/COMMUNICATION CRADLE An optional charging/communication cradle (dock station), model PT063, gives users a convenient environment for daily use of the PT630. The cradle has provisions for a quick charge circuit to fully charge the Li-ion battery pack installed in the unit in about 2~3 hours.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 31 of 41 Chapter 5. COMMUNICATION 5.1 INSTALLATION The RS-232 port of PT630 can communicate with the serial port of a host computer. There are two ways to carry out communication sessions: (1) LOCAL : Directly connect to the serial port of your computer system. (2) REMOTE : Connected by two attached modems and one telephone line. 5.1.1 LOCAL CONNECTION: In the Local connection method, the PT630 is directly connected by a null modem cable to the serial port of the host computer.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 32 of 41 5.1.2 REMOTE CONNECTION: The remote connection of PT630 is established by linking a pair of modems through the telephone line. Once your PT630 has been connected with a modem to a telephone line, you can dial from the PT630 to a remote host computer. The computer needs to be attached to a modem through the telephone line. After the line is connected, the data communication process can start between PT630 and PC/Host as if the two were linked locally.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 33 of 41 5.2 DOWNLOADING AND UPLOADING The PT630 supports the MULTI protocol and ESC commands for serial data communication. Once the PT630 and PC are physically connected, a data communication processing will be established when a program running on the PC sends the ESC command consistent with the protocol specified in the PT630.
PT630 Operation Guide 5.2.1 Page 34 of 41 Downloading a Jobgen Pro application from Host to PT630 This function downloads an existent JobGen Plus application from host to the PT630. On PT630: • Connect the RS-232 port of PT630 to the COM port of your PC by a null modem cable. • Press [⊙] key to power up the PT630. • Check the parameter settings of protocol and communication parameters of PT630. These settings must match the settings as defined in the configuration of JobGen Plus application program.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 35 of 41 5.2.3 Downloading a file from Host to PT630 using the Kermit Server This function downloads a file from host to the PT630. On PT630: • Connect the RS-232 port of PT630 to the COM port of your PC by a null modem cable. • Press [⊙] key to power up the PT630. • Check the PT630 protocol and communication parameter settings. • Press and hold down [CMD] key for 2 seconds to enter User mode, then select “3.COM” in User mode to enter Kermit server mode.
PT630 Operation Guide 5.2.4 Page 36 of 41 Uploading files from PT630 to HOST using the Kermit Server Having collected the data into the PT630, the user can upload one or more collected data forms to your PC. On PT630: • Connect the RS-232 port of PT630 to the COM port of your PC with a null modem cable. • Press [⊙] key to power up the PT630. • Check the PT630 protocol and communication parameter settings. • Press and hold down [CMD] key for 2 seconds to enter User mode, then select “3.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 37 of 41 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 1. If power-low icon indicator of main battery shown on LCD screen, Plug in the 9V adapter to charge the battery pack for 2~3 hours. 2. If can not power up PT630 after pressing [⊙] key, • Charge the battery pack for 2~3 hours. 3. If can not power up PT630 after charging battery pack for 2~3 hours.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 38 of 41 8. If encounter any other abnormal symptoms, Caution: The following process will clear all data in PT630 RAM disk memory) Reset (cold start) the PT630, press [CMD], [ ] and [⊙] simultaneously, press [3] in “Start Menu” press ENTER. See if symptoms went away. If not, call for service.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 39 of 41 Chapter 7. POWER SOURCES A Li-ion battery provide main power source. A Lithium battery is used to back up the system real time clock and content in the RAM memory when the main power source is not available. NOTE. When using the PT630 for the first time, the main battery must be charged for 3 hours. The PT630 checks the power level of the main battery when the portable terminal is in use; however, the backup battery is only checked during power-on-test.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 40 of 41 7.1 MAIN/BACKUP BATTERY REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION Main Battery 1. Make sure the unit is turned off. 2. Turn over the unit. Slide tab from right to left (see illustrations in next page). 3. Slide the main battery pack from battery compartment. 4. Insert the new main battery packet: 1. 2. Use screw driver or coin to screw it anti-clockwise Then remove battery cover 3. Take battery out of battery compartment Lithium Back up Battery 1.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 41 of 41 7.2 MAIN POWER BATTERY CHARGING WITH AC/DC ADAPTOR (Regular/Normal Charge) When the PDT shows “Main battery low” message or icon , the battery pack in PT630 needs to be recharged. Plug one end of an AC-9VDC/1A power adapter into the DC-jack of RS232 cable and the other end into a wall outlet. The battery pack will be fully recharged after 2-3 hours.
PT630 Operation Guide Page 42 of 41 7.4 MAIN BATTERY STORAGE & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Charging Considerations It is important to consider the surrounding temperature whenever you are charging the Li-ion battery pack. The process is most efficient at normal room temperature or slightly cooler. It is essential that you charge batteries within the stated range of 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C). Charging batteries outside of the specified range could damage the batteries and shorten their life cycle.
