Datalogic Formula F7400 User Manual

F7400 -

User Manual

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F7400 - User Manual

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Code: 820040362

CONTENTS

1

GENERAL INFORMATION

.......................................................................... 1

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

....................................................................... 4

2.1. F7400 TERMINAL DESCRIPTION

..................................................................... 4

2.2. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

...................................................................... 6

3

SAFETY REGULATIONS

............................................................................... 9

3.1. GENERAL SAFETY RULES

.................................................................................. 9

3.2. LASER SAFETY

................................................................................................. 10

3.3. FCC COMPLIANCE - INFORMATION FOR THE USER

..................................... 13

4

CONNECTIONS

............................................................................................ 14

4.1. CRADLES

......................................................................................................... 14

4.1.1. F970 Cradle

....................................................................................... 16

4.1.2. F970 Vehicle Cradle

.......................................................................... 17

4.2. TERMINAL CONNECTION TO THE HOST COMPUTER

................................... 19

4.2.1. RS-232 Connection via Cradle

......................................................... 19

4.2.2. RS-232 Direct Connection

................................................................ 20

4.2.3. Other Connections

............................................................................ 21

4.3. CONNECTION CABLES

................................................................................... 24

5

BIOS SETUP MENU

..................................................................................... 27

5.1. GENERAL INFORMATION

............................................................................... 27

5.2. ACTIVATING THE SETUP PROCEDURE

........................................................... 28

5.3. PASSWORD

..................................................................................................... 29

5.4. THE SETUP MENU AND ITS CONFIGURABLE ITEMS

..................................... 29

5.5. CHANGING THE VALUES OF THE MENU ITEMS

........................................... 30

CONTENTS

5.6. STRUCTURE OF THE SETUP PAGES FOR THE F7400 TERMINAL
AND DESCRIPTION OF THE SETUP ITEMS

.....................................................31

5.6.1. Console

..............................................................................................31

5.6.2. Devices

...............................................................................................32

5.6.3. Power Management

..........................................................................32

5.6.4. Activities

.............................................................................................33

5.7. EXIT MENU

......................................................................................................34

5.8. EXIT FROM THE SETUP PROCEDURE

..............................................................34

5.9. DEFAULT VALUES

............................................................................................35

6

USE AND FUNCTIONING

...........................................................................36

6.1. TERMINAL START-UP

......................................................................................36

6.2. BAR CODE SCANNING

....................................................................................37

6.3. DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS (37-KEY MODELS)

.............................................38

6.4. DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS (24-KEY MODELS)

.............................................46

6.5. PROTECTED RESET BUTTON

...........................................................................53

7

MAINTENANCE AND DIAGNOSTICS

.....................................................54

7.1. CHARGING THE BATTERIES

............................................................................54

7.2. REPLACING THE BATTERIES

............................................................................55

7.3. CLEANING THE TERMINAL

..............................................................................56

A

PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES OF
THE FORMULA 7400 LINE

.......................................................................57

B

TERMINAL EMULATION KEYBOARD OVERLAYS

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1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. SCOPE OF THE MANUAL

This manual was compiled by Datalogic S.p.A. and accompanies the Formula 7400.

The information contained here is divided into two parts:

- Chapters 1, 2, 3, 6:
which define the F7400 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, 7:
which define the connection methods for the F7400 terminal. These chapters are
aimed at the person responsible for managing the F7400 terminals, generally the
person who installs the network and the application program.

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1.2. ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS

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

- Declaration of conformity

- Test chart

- Menu & commands booklet

1.3. PACKAGE CONTENTS

The F7400 terminal package contains:

- No. 1 F7400 terminal;

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

- No. 1 rechargeable battery pack or 1 container for alkaline batteries;

- No. 1 floppy disk containing the software ROM-DOS 6.22 Datalight and relative
documentation;

- No. 4 Keyboard overlays ( for 37-Key RF versions).

Any other packages will contain the accessories necessary for the F7400 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 is not covered under the warranty.

Rechargeable battery packs (NiMH) are not initially charged.
Therefore the first operation to perform is to charge them in the
appropriate cradle. See paragraphs 7.2 and 4.1.

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1.4. TERMINAL MANUFACTURER AND MODEL IDENTIFICATION

Model identification

and serial number

37-Key models 24-Key models

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

2.1. F7400 TERMINAL DESCRIPTION

The Formula 7400 is the new Hand-held PC with integrated laser scanner based on
PC technology designed by Datalogic S.p.A.

The Formula 7400 is capable of reading all common barcode symbologies.

The Formula 7400 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 7400 is equipped with a back-lighted LCD graphic display, 96 x 64
pixel resolution, and an ergonomic alphanumeric keyboard (24 or 37 keys).

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Key:
A) Laser beam output window
B) Programmable two-color LED
C) Keyboard
D) Protected reset button
E) F970-cradle communication window
F) Contacts for the recharging the batteries
G) Direct RS-232 connection cover (see "RS-232 Direct Connection" on page 20)

A

B

D

C

F

E

G

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2.2. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

❏ Optical Characteristics - laser 1D

❏ Electrical characteristics

❏ Physical characteristics

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

(depends on the type and density of the code)

30 to 800 mm

Micro-controller 32 bit - AMD 486
Disk memory 2/4 MB (512 K used for BIOS-DOS)
RAM 2/8 MB DRAM
EEPROM 256 Bytes
Calendar/clock quartz RTC, time and date programma-

ble with automatic management of
leap years.

Power supply NiMH battery pack, 1500 mAh or 3 AA

alkaline batteries.

Battery charger Formula 970

Technology SMT (Surface Mounting Technology)
Dimensions (LxWxH) 176 x 61 x 36 mm
Weight 305 grams with NiMH batteries
Buzzer piezoelectric buzzer
LED Red/green LED
Display high contrast display , graphic LCD

with 96x64 dot matrix, back-light

Keyboard 24 or 37 silicone covered rubber keys plus

reset.

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❏ Environmental Conditions

❏ Programming

Temperature operating 0 to +45 °C;

storage (without battery) -20 to
+60 °C;

Relative Humidity 95% without condensation
Degree of protection sealed against rain and dust
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 825-1 class 2 laser product

CDRH 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
ITALIAN PHARMACEUTICAL
CODABAR - MONARCH - NW7 - 2 OF 7
CODE 39 STANDARD
CODE 39 FULL ASCII
CODE 39 CIP
CODE 2/5 INTERLEAVE
CODE 2/5 INDUSTRIAL
CODE 128
EAN 128
MSI
CODE 93

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❏ Communication characteristics

❏ RF Communication Characteristics

Optical Interface IrDA 1.0
F970 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

3.1. GENERAL SAFETY RULES

- Use only the components supplied by the manufacturer for the specific F7400
terminal being used. The use of cradles other than those supplied with the F7400
terminal or indicated in the list in the appendix could cause serious damage to
the F7400 terminal.

- Do not attempt to disassemble the F7400 terminal, as it does not contain parts
that can be repaired by the user. Any tampering will invalidate the warranty.

- When replacing the batteries or at the end of the operative life of the F7400
terminal, disposal must be performed in compliance with the laws in force..

- Do not submerge the F7400 terminal in liquid products.

Read this manual carefully before performing any type of
connection or repair on the F7400 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.

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3.2. LASER SAFETY

The laser light is visible to the human eye and is emitted from the window indicated
in the figure.

Be sure the laser warning label applied to the terminal is readable
at all times. If necessary, replace it with a new one.

I D F E

La luce laser è visibile
all’occhio umano e
viene emessa dalla fin­estra indicata nella fig­ura.

Die Laserstrahlung ist
für das menschliche
Auge sichtbar und wird
am Strahlaustrittsfenster
ausgesendet (siehe Bild).

Le rayon laser est visible
à l’oeil nu et il est émis
par la fenêtre désignée
sur l’illustration dans la
figure.

a luz láser es visible al ojo
humano y es emitida por
la ventana indicada en
la figura.

LUCE LASER
NON FISSARE IL FASCIO
APPARECCHIO LASER DI
CLASSE 2
MASSIMA POTENZA
D’USCITA:
LUNGHEZZA D’ONDA
EMESSA:
CONFORME A IEC 825-1
(1993)

LASERSTRAHLUNG
NICHT IN DEN STRAHL
BLICKEN
PRODUKT DER
LASERKLASSE 2
MAXIMALE
AUSGANGSLEISTUNG:
WELLENLÄNGE:
ENTSPR. IEC 825-1
(1993)

RAYON LASER
EVITER DE REGARDER
LE RAYON
APPAREIL LASER DE
CLASSE 2
PUISSANCE DE SORTIE:
LONGUEUR D’ONDE
EMISE:
CONFORME A IEC 825-1
(1993)

RAYO LÁSER
NO MIRAR FIJO EL RAYO
APARATO LÁSER DE
CLASE 2
MÁXIMA POTENCIA DE
SALIDA:
LONGITUD DE ONDA
EMITIDA:
CONFORME A IEC 825-1
(1993)

CAUTION

Laser beam output window

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ENGLISH

The following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed by
international authorities and refers to the correct use of your terminal.
STANDARD LASER SAFETY REGULATIONS
This product conforms to the applicable requirements of both CDRH 21 CFR 1040
and IEC 825-1 at the date of manufacture.
For installation, use and maintenance, it is not necessary to open the device.

The product utilises a low-power laser diode. Although staring directly at the laser
beam momentarily causes no known biological damage, avoid staring at the beam
as one would with any very strong light source, such as the sun. Avoid that the laser
beam hits the eye of an observer, even through reflective surfaces such as mirrors,
etc.

ITALIANO

Le seguenti informazioni vengono fornite dietro direttive delle autorità
internazionali e si riferiscono all’uso corretto del terminale.
NORMATIVE STANDARD PER LA SICUREZZA LASER
Questo prodotto risulta conforme alle normative vigenti sulla sicurezza laser alla
data di produzione: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 e IEC 825-1.
Non si rende mai necessario aprire l’appa-recchio per motivi di installazione, utilizzo
o manutenzione.

Il prodotto utilizza un diodo laser a bassa potenza. Sebbene non siano noti danni
riportati dall’occhio umano in seguito ad una esposizione di breve durata, evitare
di fissare il raggio laser così come si eviterebbe qualsiasi altra sorgente di luminosità
intensa, ad esempio il sole. Evitare inoltre di dirigere il raggio laser negli occhi di un
osservatore, anche attraverso superfici riflettenti come gli specchi.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in exposure to
hazardous visible laser light.

L’utilizzo di procedure o regolazioni differenti da quelle descritte
nella documentazione può provocare un’esposizione pericolosa a
luce laser visibile.

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DEUTSCH

Die folgenden Informationen stimmen mit den Sicherheitshinweisen überein, die
von internationalen Behörden auferlegt wurden, und sie beziehen sich auf den
korrekten Gebrauch vom Terminal.
NORM FÜR DIE LASERSICHERHEIT
Dies Produkt entspricht am Tag der Herstellung den gültigen IEC 825-1 und CDRH
21 CFR 1040 Normen für die Lasersicherheit.
Es ist nicht notwendig, das Gerät wegen Betrieb oder Installations-, und
Wartungs-arbeiten zu öffnen.

Der Produkt benutzt eine Laserdiode. Obwohl zur Zeit keine Augenschäden von
kurzen Einstrahlungen bekannt sind, sollten Sie es vermeiden für längere Zeit in den
Laserstrahl zu schauen, genauso wenig wie in starke Lichtquellen (z.B. die Sonne).
Vermeiden Sie es, den Laserstrahl weder gegen die Augen eines Beobachters, noch
gegen reflektierende Oberflächen zu richten.

FRANÇAIS

Les informations suivantes sont fournies selon les règles fixées par les autorités
internationales et se refèrent à une correcte utilisation du terminal.
NORMES DE SECURITE LASER
Ce produit est conforme aux normes de sécurité laser en vigueur à sa date de
fabrication: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 et IEC 825-1.
Il n’est pas nécessaire d’ouvrir l’appareil pour l’installation, l’utilisation ou
l’entretien.

Le produit utilise une diode laser. Aucun dommage aux yeux humains n’a été
constaté à la suite d’une exposition au rayon laser. Eviter de regarder fixement le
rayon, comme toute autre source lumineuse intense telle que le soleil. Eviter aussi
de diriger le rayon vers les yeux d’un observateur, même à travers des surfaces
réfléchissantes (miroirs, par exemple).

Jegliche Änderungen am Gerät sowie Vorgehensweisen, die nicht
in dieser Betriebsanleitung beschrieben werden, können ein
gefährliches Laserlicht verursachen.

L’utilisation de procédures ou réglages différents de ceux donnés
ici peut entrainer une dangereuse exposition à lumière laser visible.

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ESPAÑOL

Las informaciones siguientes son presentadas en conformidad con las disposiciones
de las autoridades internacionales y se refieren al uso correcto del terminal.
NORMATIVAS ESTÁNDAR PARA LA SEGURIDAD LÁSER
Este aparato resulta conforme a las normativas vigentes de seguridad láser a la
fecha de producción: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 y IEC 825-1.
No es necesario abrir el aparato para la instalación, la utilización o la manutención.

El aparato utiliza un diodo láser a baja potencia. No son notorios daños a los ojos
humanos a consecuencia de una exposición de corta duración. Eviten de mirar fijo
el rayo láser así como evitarían cualquiera otra fuente de luminosidad intensa, por
ejemplo el sol. Además, eviten de dirigir el rayo láser hacia los ojos de un
observador, también a través de superficies reflectantes como los espejos.

3.3. FCC COMPLIANCE - INFORMATION FOR THE USER

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.

La utilización de procedimientos o regulaciones diferentes de
aquellas describidas en la documentación puede causar una
exposición peligrosa a la luz láser visible.

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 which may cause
undesired operation.

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4

CONNECTIONS

4.1. CRADLES

With the F7400 terminal, both the standard cradle F970 and the vehicle version can
be used.

Key F970 cradle:
A) IrDA window
B) Two-color LED – spare battery slot
C) F7400 terminal battery - recharge contacts
D) Connectors for host computer connections
E) Power jack

A

B

C

D
E
D

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Key F970 vehicle cradle:
A) Cradle retaining clip
B) Metal bracket

A

B

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4.1.1. F970 Cradle

The F970 cradle is a battery charger and also functions as a serial communication inter­face between the host computer and the IrDA optical interface on the F7400 terminal.

By inserting the F7400 terminal into the
cradle as shown in the figure, its batteries can
be charged.

The LED indicates the status of the batteries in
the terminal:

COLOR DESCRIPTION

Constant red Battery charging
Flashing

red/green

Battery charged, F7400 ter­minal on

Constant
green:

Battery charged, F7400 ter­minal off or not inserted in
the cradle

LED

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4.1.2. F970 Vehicle Cradle

The F970 vehicle cradle has the same functions as the F970 standard cradle in terms of
battery charging and serial communication interfacing.

The F970 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 have a stabilised power supply, connected to the vehicle’s battery. The

power supply must have the following output characteristics:

3 - Insert the F7400 terminal only after

mounting the cradle in the vehicle.

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

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