Datalogic Formula 8500 User Manual

Formula 8500 -

USER MANUAL

*200175985020*

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CONTENTS

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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1.1 SCOPE OF THE MANUAL ............................................................................1

1.2 ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS ...........................................................................2

1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................2

1.4 TERMINAL MANUFACTURER AND MODEL IDENTIFICATION ......................3

2

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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2.1 TERMINAL DESCRIPTION ...........................................................................4

2.2 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................5

3

SAFETY REGULATIONS

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3.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ............................................................................8

3.2 MAINTENANCE SAFETY ............................................................................9

3.3 DANGER SIGNALS .....................................................................................9

3.4 U.S. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ­INFORMATION TO THE USER

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CONNECTIONS

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4.1 TERMINAL CONNECTION TO THE HOST COMPUTER ................................11

4.1.1 RS-232 Connection ....................................................................11

4.1.2 Other types of connection ...........................................................13

4.2 CRADLE F985 ..........................................................................................16

4.2.1 F985 cradle .................................................................................18

4.2.2 F985 vehicle cradle ......................................................................19

3.1 CONNECTION CABLES .............................................................................20

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USE AND FUNCTIONING

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5.1 PCMCIA CARD ........................................................................................22

5.1.1 Inserting the PCMCIA card ..........................................................22

5.1.2 Extracting the PCMCIA card ........................................................24

5.2 TURNING ON THE TERMINAL ...................................................................25

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5.3 BAR CODE SCANNING ............................................................................. 26

5.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS ...................................................................... 27

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MAINTENANCE AND DIAGNOSTICS

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6.1 CHARGING THE BATTERIES ...................................................................... 35

6.2 REPLACING THE BATTERIES ..................................................................... 36

6.3 CLEANING THE TERMINAL ....................................................................... 37

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PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES
OF THE FORMULA 8500 LINE

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GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 SCOPE OF THE MANUAL

This manual was compiled by Datalogic S.p.a. and accompanies the Formula 8500
terminal.

The information contained here is divided into two parts:

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Chapters 1, 2, 3, 5:

which define the terminal’s characteristics and methods of use; these chapters
are for whomever uses the terminal in their day to day work activity.

-

Chapters 4, 5, 6:

which define the connections methods for the terminal. These chapters are
aimed at the person responsible for managing the terminals – generally the
person who installs the network and the application program.

Constant attention to the indications contained in the manual will guarantee the
user’s safety, working efficiency and a longer functional life for the terminal.

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1.2 ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS

The documents listed in the following table are enclosed with the manual.

1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS

The terminal package contains:

- No. 1 F8500 terminal;

- No. 1 User’s manual and attached documentation;

- No. 1 battery pack;

- No. 1 box for 3 alkaline batteries

Any other packages will contain the accessories necessary for the terminal connec­tion to the host computer and to the network: the cradle, power supply, and one
or more connection cables.

Remove all the components from their packaging, check their integrity and congru­ity with the packing documents.

Keep the original packaging for use when sending products to the technical assis­tance centre. Damage caused by improper packaging are not covered under the
guarantee.

DOCUMENT TYPE

RECEIVER

User

Terminals

Manager

Programmer

Declaration of conformity •
Menu & Commands Booklet for

8500

• • •

Test chart •
Formula products customer ser-

vice form

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1.4 TERMINAL MANUFACTURER AND MODEL IDENTIFICATION

Serial Number

2007900111

F8500

****

140734500

Volt

Code

Model identification

and serial number

Model description

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

2.1 TERMINAL DESCRIPTION

The Formula 8500 is the new Hand-held PC with integrated laser scanner based on
PC technology designed by Datalogic S.p.a.

The Formula 8500 is capable of reading all common barcode symbologies, includ­ing the new PDF-417 two-dimensional codes as option.

The user accessible Type-II PCMCIA slot allows for simple installation of modems,
Ethernet and Token Ring adapters, and solid state disk using the standard PC Card
technology.
The Formula 8500 is equipped with an IrDA port for short-range wireless infrared
communication with portable printers and other devices that support this kind of
interface

The Formula 8500 is equipped whit a back-light
LCD graphic display, with 160 by 240 pixels reso­lution, and an ergonomic alphanumeric key­board. In addition, for pen-based applications, an
optional touch screen is available which allows
even for functions that require signature capture
or mouse emulator.

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2.2 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

❏

Optical Characteristics - laser 1D

❏

Optical Characteristics - laser 2D

❏ Electrical characteristics

Light source laser scanner VLD source, 670 nm
Scan rate 36 ± 3 scan/sec
Minimum resolution 0.13 mm
Skew or yaw angle ± 65°
Pitch or Roll angle ± 55°
Depth of field

((depends on the type and density of the code)

30 ÷ 800 mm

Light source laser scanner VLD source, 670 nm
Scan rate 570 ± 20 scan/sec
Frame rate 25 frames/sec
Minimum resolution 0.15 mm
Skew or yaw angle ± 15°
Pitch or Roll angle ± 30°
Depth of field

(depends on the type and density of the code)

75 ÷ 300 mm (2D codes)
120 ÷ 700 mm (1D codes)

Micro-controller 32 bit - AMD 486
Memory BIOS-DOS 512KB Flash memory
Disk memory 2/4/8 MB
RAM 2/4 MB DRAM
EEPROM 256 Bytes
Calendar/clock quartz RTC, time and date program-

mable with automatic management
of leap years.

Power supply NiMH battery pack, 1350 mAh or 3

AA alkaline batteries.

Battery charge Formula 985

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❏ Physical characteristics

❏ Environmental Conditions

❏ Programming

Technology SMT (Surface Mounting Technology)
Dimensions (LxWxH) 212 x 74 x 50/34.5 mm
Weight 370 grams with NiMH batteries, 1-D

laser scanner without radio;
Buzzer piezoelectric buzzer
LED Red/green LED
Display high contrast, graphic LCD with

160x240 dot matrix, back-light
Keyboard 41 keys in silicone covered rubber, reset key

Temperature working temperature 0° up to +45°C

storage -20° up to +60°C

(-20° ÷ +35°C for long term battery storage)
Relative Humidity 95% without condensation
Degree of protection EN 60529 (IP 51)
Electrostatic discharge IEC 1000-4-2 (up to 15KV on air)
Resistance to falls IEC 68-2-32 (up to 1.2 m on concrete)
Safety standards IEC 825 (class 2 laser product)

Operating system DOS 6.22
Decoded bar codes - laser 1D EAN-8, + add-on-2, + add-on-5

EAN-13, + add-on-2, + add-on-5

UPC/A, + add-on-2, + add-on-5

UPC/E, + add-on-2, + add-on-5

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)

Codabar - Monarch - NW7 - 2 of 7

Code 39

Code 128

MSI

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❏ Communication characteristics

❏ RF Communication Characteristics

Decoded bar codes - laser 2D EAN-8, + add-on-2, + add-on-5

EAN-13, + add-on-2, + add-on-5
UPC/A, + add-on-2, + add-on-5
UPC/E, + add-on-2, + add-on-5
UCC/EAN 128
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)
Codabar - Monarch - NW7 - 2 of 7
Code 39
Code 39 full ASCII
Code 93
Code 128
MSI
PDF 417

Optical Interface IrDA 1.0
F985 Interface cradle-terminal interface via IrDA
Cradle-Host Interface RS-232

RS-485
Eavesdrop

Maximum speed of transmission 115 Kbit/sec max

Frequency 2.4 GHz
Power output 100 mW Max
In compliance with ETS 300-328

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3

SAFETY REGULATIONS

Read carefully this manual before performing any type of connection or repair on
the terminal.
The user is responsible for any damages caused by incorrect use of the equipment
or by inobservance of the indication supplied in this manual.

3.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES

• As with all high-intensity light sources, the laser beam used on this terminal can
be dangerous for one’s eyesight if looked at directly or for long periods of time.
For this reason, avoid directing the laser beam towards your eyes or those of
other people or animals.

• Use only the components supplied by the manufacturer for the specific terminal
being used. The use of cradles other than those supplied with the terminal or in­dicated in the list in the appendix could cause serious damage to the terminal.

• A Follow the procedures for using and storing the terminal indicated in the Tech­nical Specifications.

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3.2 MAINTENANCE SAFETY

• Do not attempt to disassemble it, as it does not contain parts that can be re­paired by the user. Any tampering will invalidate the guarantee.

• When replacing the batteries or at the end of the operative life of the terminal,
disposal must be performed in compliance with the law in force.

• Do not submerge the terminal in liquid products.

3.3 DANGER SIGNALS

CAUTION

Be sure the danger labels applied on the terminal are readable at all times. If
necessary, replace them with new ones.

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This device uses a class 2 IEC 825 laser
emitter.

3.4 U.S. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT - INFORMATION TO THE USER

INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer­ence in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may causes harmful inter­ference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in­stallation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determinated by turning the equipment off and on, the user is en­couraged to try to correct the interface by one or more of the following measures:

- Re-orient the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet of a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.

- Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

- Connecting of peripherals requires the user of grounded shielded signal cables.

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CONNECTIONS

4.1 TERMINAL CONNECTION TO THE HOST COMPUTER

CAUTION

Before continuing with this phase, be sure both the computer and the terminal
are turned off.

4.1.1 RS-232 Connection

To install the program on the terminal (thus making it operative), carry out the nec­essary physical connections as indicated below:

1 - take out the cable contained in the cradle package and connect it to the COM1

serial port (or another available serial port) using connector DB9;

2 - connect the other end of the same cable to the RS-232 port of the cradle, with

the RJ connector;

3 - insert the power-supply plug into the outlet on the base of the cradle;

4 - attach the power supply to a power outlet and turn on the cradle and the com-

puter.

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5 - put the terminal into its cradle and, if necessary, recharge the battery.

Key:
A) Host computer
B) Cradle F985
C) Cradle power supply

FPS14

A

B

C

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4.1.2 Other types of connection

The use of the connections illustrated below depends on the features of the
program loaded on the terminal. For more detailed information, please read the
software manuals carefully.

❏ Connection with the Eavesdrop Interface

This connection enables the terminal to be connected on an existing asynchronous
RS-232 line (for example between the host computer and a video terminal).

Key:
A) Video terminal
B) Host Computer
C) Cradle F985
D) Cradle power supply

❏ RS-485 Connection

Allows for the connection of more terminals on a single RS-232 line through the
installation of a Sysnet network.
If the Sysnet network is made using the Formula 902 T-Box, up to 32 Formula
cradles can be connected, including different types (if multiple cradles are used, the
individual work stations must be counted).

FPS14

A

B

C

D

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Key:
A) Host computer
B) Formula 902 T-box
C) Cradle F985
D) Cradle power supply
E) Formula 904/N Interconverter

FPS14

Formula 904/N

Formula 902

Formula 902

FPS14

Formula 902

Power Supply

A

B

C

D

E

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❏ RF Connection

This allows the terminal to be connected to the host computer via radio frequency
using the RF PCMCIA module that is with the F8500 (only for RF version), and an
Access Point connected to the host computer

Key:
A) F8500
B) Access Point

APPLICATION SERVER

ETHERNET - TOKEN RING

ACCESS POINTS ACCESS POINTS

SEAMLESS ROAMING

A

B

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4.2 CRADLE F985

Only the F985 cradle can be used with the Formula 8500 terminal:

Key F985 standard:
A) IrDA window
B) Two-color LED – spare battery slot
C) Terminal-recharge contacts
D) Two-color LED – terminal battery
E) Contacts for recharging the spare battery
F) Connectors for connecting to the host computer
G) Power-supply connector

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

F

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Key F985 vehicle cradle:
A) Cradle F985
B) Clip-in craddle
C) Metal bracket

B

A

C

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4.2.1 F985 cradle

The F985 cradle is a battery charger and also functions as a serial communication inter­face between the host computer and the IrDA optical interface on the F8500 terminal.

By inserting the terminal into the cradle as
shown in the figure, its batteries can be
charged.

The LED (D) indicates the status of the batter­ies in the terminal:

The spare batteries can also be charged by in­serting them into the back part of the cradle,
making sure the contacts (E) are correctly po­sitioned.

The LED (B) indicates the status of the batter­ies in the terminal:

COLOR DESCRIPTION

Constant red Battery charging
Flashing

red/green

Battery charged, terminal
on

Constant
green:

Battery charged, terminal
off or not inserted in the
cradle

COLOR DESCRIPTION

Constant red Battery charging
Flashing

red/green

Battery charged

Constant
green:

Battery not inserted

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4.2.2 F985 vehicle cradle

The F985 vehicle cradle has the same functions as the F985 standard cradle in terms of
the terminal batteries’ charge and the serial communication interface; instead, for this
cradle version the back-up batteries-charging function is not available.

The F985 vehicle cradle comes with its accessories already assembled. To install it
inside a vehicle driving compartment, proceed as follows:

1 - Simply mount the metal bracket;

2 - It must be have a stabilised power supply, connected to the vehicle’s battery.

The power supply must have the following output characteristics::

ATTENTION

Do not connect the cradle directly to the vehicle’s battery. Possible voltage surges
can damage the cradle or cause it to malfunction.

3 - Insert the F8500 terminal only after mounting the cradle in the vehicle.

ATTENTION

We recommend that you detach any connections to the PCMCIA (e.g. aerial,
printer) when putting the F8500 terminal into the cradle or taking it out.

Proceed as in the following figures:

Voltage min. 9Vdc

max. 12Vdc
Power min. 11W
Coaxial Socket Polarity: positive external, negative internal;

Mechanical dimensions: External diameter: 5.5 mm

Internal diameter: 2.1 mm

Metal plug length: 14 mm

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3.1 CONNECTION CABLES

Several types of cable are available depending on the type of computer and connection.
The following cables are listed with their number code (C) and production batch
number (#).

❏ RS-232 connection with PC/AT or compatible:

cable C407900330 (# 404682100)

❏ RS-232 connection with PC/XT or compatible:

cable C407900310 (# 404682200)

❏ RS-485 connection:

cable C407900300 (# 303350260)

RJ DB 9M SIGNAL

1 2 TX
2 8 RTS
3 5 GND
4 7 CTS
5 3 RX

4–1

RJ DB 25M SIGNAL

1 3 TX
2 5 RTS
3 7 GND
4 4 CTS
5 2 RX

8–20

RJ SIGNAL

3 GND
6 RX/TX
7 RX/TX

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❏ Modem or Eavesdrop connection with host computer:

cable C407900020 (# 404613020)

❏ Eavesdrop connection with terminal:

cable C407900030 (# 404613030)

RJ DB 25M SIGNAL SIGNAL

1 2 TX
2 4 RTS
3 7 GND
4 5-13 CTS RX
5 3-12 RX RX
6 15 TX
7 14 TX

RJ DB 25M SIGNAL

1 3 TX
2 2 RX
3 7 GND

4-5

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USE AND FUNCTIONING

5.1 PCMCIA CARD

The terminal’s capabilities can be extended simply by inserting a PCMCIA card with
the required function.
For example, peripherals can be connected to the terminal, including: a network
card; an RF communication card; a modem/fax or a flash disk capable of storing
tens of Megabytes.

5.1.1 Inserting the PCMCIA card

To insert the PCMCIA card into the terminal, proceed as indicated below:

1 - Remove the rubber protection.

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2 - Use a screwdriver to lever

out the metal tab shown
in the figure.

3 - Pull the tab outwards until

you feel its end stop.

4 - Insert the card with the

main side facing down.

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5 - Push the PCIMCA card

into the terminal as shown
in the figure until you feel
a metallic click.

6 - When it’s possible reinsert the rubber protection.

At this point, if specific software is loaded, the PCMCIA card can be used.

5.1.2 Extracting the PCMCIA card

To extract the PCMCIA card out of the terminal, proceed as indicated below:

1 - Take out the metal tab

with a screwdriver.

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2 - Pull the tab outwards to

its end stop.

3 - Extract the card.

4 - Reinsert the metal tab into the terminal until you feel a metallic click.

5.2 TURNING ON THE TERMINAL

To turn on the terminal, press the ON/OFF
key.

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5.3 BAR CODE SCANNING

To scan bar codes, point the terminal laser beam onto the code from an adequate
distance while pressing the <SCAN> key.
The lighted band emitted by the laser must completely intercept the bar code; the
LED and the emission of an acoustic signal – if enabled – will indicate that the scan
has taken place correctly.

INFORMATION
The heat that can be felt in the area of the battery pack is not a symptom of a
malfunction; rather, it is a normal state due to the terminal being in use.

NO

NO

OK

OK

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5.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS

Key:
A) Laser beam outlet window
B) Programmable two-color LEDs
C) Keyboard
D) Protected reset button
E) F985-cradle communication window
F) Antenna
G) Pen hole

A

B

E

D

F

C

G

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The F8500 terminal keyboard is made up of a total of 41 keys. By using certain
key-pressing sequences, all the functions of a regular PC keyboard can be emu­lated.

The keyboard can be divided into three main parts:

❏ UPPER KEYBOARD

There are 4 keys on the upper part of the keyboard

- [ON/OFF]: a red button located above the upper left corner of the LCD display, this
button turns the terminal on and off.

- [ ]: (CONTRAST) located just to the right of the ON/OFF key and identifiable by
a half-black and half-white circle, this button is used to adjust the display contrast:

• by pressing the button repeatedly and releasing it between one press and the next

for less than a second, you will alter the contrast, always in the same direction;

• by pressing the button and releasing it for more than one second, on the second

push you will invert the direction of the change in contrast.

CENTRAL

MAIN
KEYBOARD

KEYBOARD

UPPER
KEYBOARD

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- [HOLD]: located above the LCD display to the right of the two-color LED, this key
is used to hold keyboard functions which are generally valid only for the next key
pressed after the activation of the function.

- [ESC]: a yellow key located above the upper right corner of the LCD display, cor­responding to the ESC key of a PC.

❏ CENTRAL KEYBOARD

Just beneath the display are five other keys with the following functions:

SCAN: this key is used to trigger the bar code reader and is
active only if enabled by the appropriate software.

ARROW KEYS: these are the only 4 circular keys located just
beneath the LCD display; they correspond to the arrows used
to move the cursor on a standard PC, but have the following
added functions when preceded by the FUNC or SHIFT keys:

The [FUNC]-[ARROW] sequences emulate the Page Up/Down Home and End keys
on a PC keyboard.

The [SHIFT]-[ARROW] sequences are used to vertically and horizontally scroll
through the information displayed on the LCD display.

To keep the scroll function active for the arrow keys, activate the SCROLL function
with the [FUNC]-[Z] sequence.

Pressing the [FUNC]-[Z] sequence again will return the arrow keys to their pre­defined function.

ARROW FUNC SHIFT

Up Page Up LCD Scroll Down
Down Page Down LCD Scroll Up
Left Home LCD Scroll Right
Right End LCD Scroll Left

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❏ MAIN KEYBOARD

The last part of the keyboard and the one with the most keys, the main keyboard
has 32 keys, among which:

- an <ENTER> key, larger than the other keys, and located at the centre of the
right-hand column;

- 28 “general keys” marked with 2, 3 or 4 symbols;

- Three “special keys” (ALPHA, FUNC, SHIFT) to change the keyboard mode;

ENTER: corresponds to the ENTER key on a PC.

GENERAL KEYS: the 28 keys that carry extra symbols;
their function changes according to the various key­board functions.

To explain their function, the key is logically divided into 4 sections according to the
following figure:

A

B

C

D

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Each section corresponds to a symbol that can be obtained using the corresponding
keyboard method according to the following scheme:

A) function of the key active in NORMAL mode;
B) function of the key active in ALPHA mode;
C) function of the key active in FUNC mode;
D) function of the key active in SHIFT mode.

Some keys do not display any symbol for section D); in this case, in SHIFT mode, the
symbol in section A) is repeated.

When the terminal is restarted, the keyboard is in ALPHA mode.

❏ ALPHA MODE

Switches keyboard from the alphabetical ALPHA mode to the
number and symbol NORMAL mode.
The keyboard remains in this mode till the ALPHA key is pressed
again.

❏ FUNC MODE

Switches keyboard to the function FUNC mode from the ALPHA or
NORMAL mode.
The keyboard remains in this mode only when the next general key is
pressed, then it returns to the previous mode.
For example, to press the [F1] key, press the [FUNC]-[A] in sequence.

❏ SHIFT MODE

On the F8500, the SHIFT key is not pressed at the same time with
other keys, and this function is to switch the keyboard into the SHIFT
symbols mode from the ALPHA or NORMAL modes.
The keyboard remains in this new mode only when the next general
key is pressed, then it returns to the previous mode.
For example, to press the [&] key, press the [SHIFT]-[A] in sequence.

Note: do not confuse this key with the SHIFT key on a PC keyboard
which is used to switch between upper and lower case characters.

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❏ CTRL MODE

The CONTROL mode is the same obtained by pressing the
[CTRL] key on a PC keyboard; on the F8500 it is activated with
the [SHIFT]-[FUNC] sequence from the ALPHA or NORMAL
mode.
The keyboard remains in this new mode only when the next
general key is pressed, then it returns to the previous mode.
For example, to press the [CTRL]+[C] key from the ALPHA
mode, press the [SHIFT]-[FUNC]-[C] keys in sequence.
For example, to press the [CTRL]+[F3] key, press the
[SHIFT]-[FUNC]-[FUNC]-[C] keys in sequence.

❏ ALT MODE

The ALTERNATE mode is the same obtained by pressing the
[ALT] key on a PC keyboard; on the F8500 it is activated with
the [SHIFT]-[ALPHA] sequence from the ALPHA or NORMAL
mode.
The keyboard remains in this new mode only when the next
general key is pressed, then it returns to the previous mode.
For example, to press the [ALT]+[A] key from the ALPHA
mode, press the [SHIFT]-[ALPHA]-[A] keys in sequence.
For example, to press the [ALT]+[F1] key, press the [SHIFT]-[AL­PHA]-[FUNC]-[A] keys in sequence.

If the [HOLD] key is pressed immediately after the ALT or CTRL modes have been
activated, the keyboard will remain in the ALT or CTRL mode for the entire key se­quence of keys till the next SHIFT ALPHA sequence in ALT mode, or SHIFT FUNC in
CTRL mode.

To resume:

- The [SHIFT]-[FUNC] sequence is equivalent to press the [CTRL] key on the AT
keyboard, and the combination is valid only for the next key pressed.

- The [SHIFT]-[ALPHA] sequence is equivalent to press the [ALT] key on the AT
keyboard, and the combination is valid only for the next key.

- The [SHIFT]-[ALPHA]-[HOLD] sequence activates the [ALT] function for all the
successive key combinations till the [SHIFT]-[ALPHA] sequence is pressed again.

- The [SHIFT]-[FUNC]-[HOLD] sequence activates the [CTRL] function for all suc­cessive key combinations till the [SHIFT]-[FUNC] sequence is pressed again.

- The activity of the [FUNC] and [SHIFT] keys is in mutual exclusion, and is always
valid in the [NORMAL], [ALPHA], [ALT] and [CTRL] modes.

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- For example, the [FUNC]-[A] sequence is always the same as pressing the <F1>
key, whereas the [SHIFT]-[A] sequence is the same as pressing the <&> key, in­dependently of the ALPHA, ALT and CTRL status.

Below is a description of the remaining terminal keys:

The SPACE key is the same as the space bar on the AT key­board in NORMAL and ALPHA mode. It is the same as pressing
the TAB key on a PC when in FUNC mode, and the SHIFT+TAB
combination on the AT keyboard while in SHIFT mode.

The BS key operates as a BS key in NORMAL, ALPHA and FUNC
modes, and as a DEL key in SHIFT mode.

The U/L key, when in FUNC mode, changes cyclically between
Upper case and Lower case letters. It corresponds to the func­tion of the CAPS-LOCK key on a PC keyboard. The letters will
be displayed only with the keyboard in ALPHA mode.

The SCROLL key, when in FUNC mode, activates the scroll
function of the arrow keys. Pressing [FUNC]-[Z] returns the
arrow keys to their predefined function.

Function not implemented

Function not implemented.

In FUNC mode, the W key controls the back lighting of the
LCD display. The light will turn on for a pre-set amount of
time. If you enter the BIOS setup you can change the time for
the back lighting to remain on.

In FUNC mode, the INS key corresponds to pressing the “ins”
key on a PC keyboard.

This combination of keys emulates the
CTRL-ALT-DEL sequence of a PC keyboard.

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This combination of keys emulates the
CTRL-BREAK sequence of a PC keyboard.

PROTECTED RESET BUTTON: to activate
the reset button insert a blunt-ended
object into the hole.
The reset function will delete all RAM
data.

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MAINTENANCE AND DIAGNOSTICS

6.1 CHARGING THE BATTERIES

The duration of the battery charge varies according to many factors, such as the
frequency of barcode scans, the type of laser scanner used on the terminal, and the
use of RF transmission.
Recharging is performed after using the terminal until the batteries are completely
used up.
To recharge the batteries, insert the terminal into the cradle or insert only the
battery pack into the proper position in the cradle.
If the batteries are new or have not been recharged for a long time, you will have
to perform two or three charge and discharge cycles (complete use) before they are
capable of reaching their greatest charge capacity.

CAUTION

If the terminal will not be used for a few days, we recommend that the battery
pack be removed from the terminal to prevent the battery from being
damaged from over-discharging.

CAUTION

The time required to recharge a completely run-down battery pack is about 2,5
hours regardless of whether it is left inserted in the F8500 or charged by itself.

INFORMATION
At the end of the battery charge, the heat that can be felt in the area of the
battery pack is not a symptom of a malfunction; rather, it is a normal state when
batteries are fast charged.

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6.2 REPLACING THE BATTERIES

To correctly replace the batteries, proceed as follows.

1 - Turn off the terminal with the ON/OFF

key.

2 - Turn the terminal over and release the

elastic belt from the lower part of the
terminal.

3 - Press the lock runner downward

while at the same time removing the
battery pack.

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4 - Insert the new battery pack,

keeping the lock runner
pressed down.
Once the battery pack is cor­rectly inserted, release the lock
runner.

CAUTION

Dispose of the batteries as
required by the relevant laws
in force.

6.3 CLEANING THE TERMINAL

Periodically clean the terminal with a slightly dampened cloth.
Do not use alcohol, corrosive products or solvents.

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PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES OF THE

FORMULA 8500 LINE

❏ Formula 8500 Terminals

- Formula 8500 Laser Scanner

Hand-held programmable laser micro-terminal.

- Formula 8500/RF Laser Scanner

Hand-held programmable laser micro-terminal, equipped with RF module for
radio frequency transmission.

❏ Cradle

- Formula 985 Transceiver charger

Battery charger and optical transceiver for connections between terminal and
host computer in RS-232 and RS-485.

- Formula F985 Vehicle Transceiver charger

Battery charger and optical transceiver for connections between terminal and
host computer in RS-232 and RS-485. It’s possible to install it inside a vehicle
driving compartment.

❏ Batteries

- NiMH Battery Pack

❏ Radio Frequency

- Formula One AP 7520 Ethernet

- Formula One AP 7100 ISA

❏ Software

- Development System for Formula 8500 and C Compiler

Formula 8500/2D/RF Formula One Wireless, 2D Scanner

Formula 8500/RF Formula One Wireless

Formula 8500/2D Laser Hand-Held PC, 2D Scanner

Formula 8500 Laser Hand-Held PC

Formula 985 IRDA Transceiver/Charger
Formula 985/V IRDA Transceiver/Charger

89/336/EEC EMC Directive
92/31/EEC EMC Directive
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive

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EN 55022-B RF Emissions Control
EN 50081-1 Emission to Electromagnetic Disturbance
EN 50082-1 Immunity to Electromagnetic Disturbance
EN 60950 Product Safety

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declares that the
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bescheinigt, daß die Geräte
declara que el

Mogliano Veneto, 29.12.98

Roberto Tunioli, Managing Director
Datalogic S.p.a.
Via Guglielmo Marconi 161
31021 Mogliano Veneto (TV) - Italy

sono conformi alle Direttive del Consiglio Europeo sottoelencate:

are in conformance with the requirements of the European Council Directives listed below:

sont conforme aux spécifications des Directives de l’Union Européenne ci-dessous:

der nachstehend angeführten Direktiven des Europäischen Rats:

cumple con los requisitos de las Directivas del Consejo Europeo, según la lista siguiente:

Basate sulle legislazioni degli Stati membri in relazione alla compatibilità elettromagnetica

ed alla sicurezza dei prodotti.

On the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic

compatibility and product safety.

Basée sur la législation des Etats membres relative à la compatibilité électromagnétique et

à la sécurité des produits.

Über die Annäherung der Gesetze der Mitgliedsstaaten in bezug auf elektromagnetische

Verträglichkeit und Produktsicherheit entsprechen.

Basado en la aproximación de las leyes de los Países Miembros respecto a la

compatibilidad electromagnética y las Medidas de seguridad relativas al producto.

Questa dichiarazione è basata sulla conformità dei prodotti alle norme seguenti:

This declaration is based upon compliance of the products to the following standards:

Cette déclaration repose sur la conformité des produits aux normes suivantes:

Diese Erklärung basiert darauf, daß das Produkt den folgenden Normen entspricht:

Esta declaración se basa en el cumplimiento de los productos con la siguientes normas: