IBM 243X User Manual

User's Manual

P/N 071791-001

Trakker Antares

243X Hand-Held Terminal

Intermec Technologies Corporation 6001 36th Avenue West P.O. Box 4280 Everett, WA 98203-9280

U.S. service and technical support: 1-800-755-5505 U.S. media supplies ordering information: 1-800-227-9947

Canadian service and technical support: 1-800-668-7043 Canadian media supplies ordering information: 1-800-268-6936

Outside U.S.A. and Canada: Contact your local Intermec service supplier.

The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and/or service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.

Information and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.

2001 by Intermec Technologies Corporation

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The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, INCA (under license), MobileLAN, JANUS, IRL, Trakker Antares, EZBuilder, TE 2000, Data Collection Browser, dcBrowser, Universal Access Point, UAP, and CrossBar are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec.

Throughout this manual, trademarked names may be used. Rather than put a trademark ( or ) symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked name, we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion, and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement.

There are U.S. and foreign patents pending.

Contents

Before You Begin vii

Warranty Information vii Safety Summary vii Warnings, Cautions, and Notes viii About This Manual viii

Learning About the Terminal

What Are the Trakker Antares 243X Terminals? 1-3

Learning About the 243X’s Features 1-4 Options for the Terminals 1-5 Accessories for the Terminals 1-6

Unpacking the Terminal 1-7

Using the Terminal’s Battery Pack 1-8

Determining When the Battery Pack Is Low 1-8 Charging the Battery Pack 1-9 Installing the Battery Pack 1-9 Managing Battery Power 1-11

Using the Keypad 1-11

Finding the Special Keys 1-12 Typing the Characters Printed on the Keypad 1-13 Using the Suspend/Resume Key 1-13 Using the Modifier Keys 1-14 Capitalizing All Characters 1-14 Using the International Keypads 1-15 Using the TE 2000 Keypads 1-16

Using the Screen 1-17

Learning About the Status Icons 1-18

Learning About the Audio Signals 1-19

Using the Terminal’s Serial Port 1-20

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Using the Terminal’s Scanner 1-21

Learning About the Connector Modules 1-23 Connecting an Input Device 1-24 Scanning Options 1-24

Connecting to a Serial Device or Network 1-24

Defining the Terminal’s Drives 1-25

Using the Terminal for the First Time 1-26

Configuring the Terminal

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How to Configure the Terminal 2-3

About the Configurations 2-3

Configuring the Terminal With the Menu System 2-4

Accessing Online Help 2-6 Selecting Menus and Commands 2-6 Filling In Fields 2-6 Marking Check Boxes 2-7 Entering ASCII Control Characters 2-8 Exiting Screens and Saving Changes 2-9 Exiting the Menu System 2-10

Configuring the Terminal With the Clone Application 2-11

Configuring Drives and Memory on the Terminal 2-12

Configuring the RAM Drive 2-12 Configuring Flash Memory 2-13

Operating the Terminal in a Network

How the Terminals Fit Into Your Network 3-3

Using Serial Communications on the Terminal 3-7

Choosing a Communications Protocol 3-8

Binary Protocol 3-8 Configurable Protocol 3-9 Master Polling Protocol 3-10 Point-to-Point Protocol 3-10 Polling Mode D Protocol 3-10

Contents

Using RF Communications on the Terminal 3-11

Planning the Network Connection 3-11 Configuring the DCS 30X 3-12 Configuring the Access Points 3-12

OpenAir Radio 3-13

802.11b Radio 3-13 About the Network Parameters 3-14 Monitoring Network Communications 3-14

Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Terminal

How to Use This Chapter 4-3

Problems While Operating the Terminal 4-4 Problems While Configuring the Terminal 4-6 Problems Communicating With RF Network Devices 4-11 Problems While Running Applications 4-13 Problems Transmitting Data Through the Serial Port 4-14 Problems Transmitting Data Through the DCS 30X 4-14 Problems Scanning Bar Code Labels 4-15

Booting the Terminal 4-17

Booting the Terminal on Resume 4-17 Using the Boot Menu 4-18

Troubleshooting a Locked Up Application 4-18

Resetting the Terminal 4-19

Cleaning the Scanner Window and Terminal Screen 4-20

Specifications

Physical and Environmental Specifications A-3

Pin Assignments A-6

Pin Assignments for COM1 A-6 Pin Assignments for the Input Device Connectors A-7

Index

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Before You Begin

This section introduces you to standard warranty provisions, safety precautions, warnings and cautions, document formatting conventions, and sources of additional product information. A documentation roadmap is also provided to guide you in finding the appropriate information.

Warranty Information

To receive a copy of the standard warranty provision for this product, contact your local Intermec support services organization. In the U.S.A. call 1-800-755-5505, and in Canada call 1-800-668-7043. If you live outside the U.S.A. or Canada, you can find your local Intermec support services organization on the Intermec Web site at www.intermec.com.

Safety Summary

Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this book before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.

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Do not repair or adjust alone Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone under any circumstances. Someone capable of providing first aid must always be present for your safety.

First aid Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an injury. Never neglect an injury, no matter how slight it seems.

Resuscitation Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stops breathing. Any delay could result in death. To work on or near high voltage, you should be familiar with approved industrial first aid methods.

Energized equipment Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a responsible authority. Energized electrical equipment is dangerous. Electrical shock from energized equipment can cause death. If you must perform authorized emergency work on energized equipment, be sure that you comply strictly with approved safety regulations.

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

The warnings, cautions, and notes in this manual use the following format.

Warning

A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the equipment.

Avertissement

Un avertissement vous avertit d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode, d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour éviter l’occurrence de mort ou de blessures graves aux personnes manupulant l’équipement.

Caution

A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or loss of data.

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Une précaution vous avertit d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode, d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour empêcher l’endommagement ou la destruction de l’équipement, ou l’altération ou la perte de données.

Notes are statements that either provide extra information about a topic or

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contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances.

About This Manual

This manual contains all of the necessary information to connect, operate, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain the Trakker Antares Use this manual in conjunction with the Trakker Antares 2400 Family System Manual (Part No. 071389), which contains detailed information about configuring, operating, and programming all terminals in the 2400 Family.

This manual was written for two audiences:

All users who need to know how to use the terminal to collect data.

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MIS personnel, operations personnel, analysts, and programmers who need to know

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how to install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and use the terminal to operate in a network. You should have a good knowledge of your company’s network and data collection software. You should be familiar with data communications and network protocols.

2430 and 2435 hand-held terminal.

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What You Will Find in This Manual

This table summarizes the information in each chapter and appendix.

Chapter Summary

1 Introduces the Trakker Antares 2430 and 2435 hand-held terminals and their

features. Also describes the batteries, memory, drives, and input devices.

2 Describes the different methods that you can use to configure the 243X and its

memory and drives. Also explains how to configure the terminal using the TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System and the clone application.

3 Describes how to install and configure the 243X in a serial or RF network. Also

explains how the 243X fits into a particular network and how to use serial or network communications.

4 Lists problems you may encounter while using the terminal and provides some

possible solutions. Also describes how to boot or reset the terminal and clean the scanner window and terminal screen.

A Lists the Trakker Antares 243X terminal’s specifications.

This manual explains how to use the features and options available on the 243X. For more detailed information about configuring, operating, and programming the 243X, see the Trakker Antares 2400 Family System Manual (Part No. 071389).

For additional help using terminal emulation, see the appropriate TE 2000 manual:

TE 2000 5250 Terminal Emulation Programmer’s Guide (Part No. 977-055-004)

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TE 2000 3270 Terminal Emulation Programmer’s Guide (Part No. 977-055-003)

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TE 2000 VT/ANSI Terminal Emulation Programmer’s Guide (Part No.

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977-055-005).

For additional help using dcBrowser, see the documentation that ships with your DCS 30X or dcBrowser gateway software.

Terminology

You should be aware of how these terms are being used in this manual:

Term Description

DCS 300 and Model 200 Controller

DCS 30X DCS 30X refers to the DCS 300, the DCS 301, and the DCS 302 data

The DCS 300 is a data collection server that replaced the Model 200 Controller. The 2435 can communicate with either the DCS 300 or the Model 200 Controller. Unless otherwise noted, you can use either the DCS 300 or the Model 200 Controller.

collection servers. The ter m DCS 3 0X is used throughout this manual. Unless otherwise noted, you can use either the DCS 300, the DCS 301, or the DCS 302.

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Terminology (continued)

Term Description

Host The term “host” refers to a personal computer or other computer that

communicates with the terminal.

243X The generic term “243X” indicates either the Trakker Antares 2430

terminal or the Trakker Antares 2435 terminal.

Terminal The generic term “terminal” indicates either the Trakker Antares 2430

terminal or the Trakker Antares 2435 terminal.

Trakker Antares The term “Trakker Antares” identifies the product family of Trakker

Antares 2400 Family terminals, which includes the hand-held terminals, stationary terminals, vehicle-mount terminals, and light industrial terminals.

Conventions for Input From a Keypad or Keyboard

This table describes the formatting conventions for input from PC or host computer keyboards and terminal keypads:

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Convention How to Interpret the Convention

Special text

Italic text Indicates that you must replace the parameter with a value. See

Bold text

T

–

Note:

(

) on the 39-key keypad to access the TRAKKER Antares 2400 Main Menu. Do



You must use the Field Exit key (

use the Enter key (

Shows the command as you should enter it into the terminal. See

“Conventions for Commands” later in this chapter.

Indicates the keys you must press on a PC or host computer keyboard. For example, “press Enter” means you press the key labeled “Enter” on the PC or host computer keyboard.

Shows the key you must press on the terminal. For example, “press

” directs you to press the Enter key on the terminal keypad.



Shows a series of terminal keys you must press and release in the order





shown. For example, “Press TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System.”

Shows a series of terminal keys you must press simultaneously. Also, you must press and hold the keys in the order shown.

) on the 57-key keypad or the Return key

) in this key sequence.







to access the



not

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*$+*

Change Configuration

*$+*

Name

Bar code (Code 39)

Human-readable interpretation

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MAIN MENU

Configuration Menu

Diagnostics Menu System Menu About TRAKKER 2400

_` Select item [Enter] Next screen [F1] Help [Esc] Exit

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File name:

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Conventions for Bar Codes

You can scan the bar codes listed in this manual to enter data or perform a command. The bar code labels in this manual are printed in the Code 39 symbology. Each bar code includes the name and human-readable interpretation. For example:

The asterisks (*) at the beginning and end of the human-readable interpretation are the start and stop codes for a Code 39 bar code label. If you are using a bar code printing utility, it may automatically supply the asterisks as the start and stop code, so that you only need to type the actual text of the command. You can also create and print configuration labels and reader command labels in Code 93, which has its own start and stop codes.

Conventions for Software Screens and Messages

This manual includes illustrations that represent how the Trakker Antares 2430 and 2435 terminals display software screens and messages. Here are two examples:

The TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System software screens are 16 lines by 20 characters (like the Main Menu screen example shown here). These screens are centered and formatted to fit on the 2430 and 2435 screens.

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Conventions for Commands

This manual includes sample commands that are shown exactly as you should type them on your terminal or network device. The manual also describes the syntax for many commands, defining each parameter in the command. This example illustrates the format conventions used for commands:

To send a configuration command from the DCS 30X, use this syntax:

command[command

where:

$+ is the Change Configura tion command.

]...[

command n

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command

is a configuration command. For example, BV is the command to set the Beep Volume on the terminal. Enter the command BV0 to turn off the beep volume. You can include multiple configuration parameters in the command to configure the terminal.

command

This table defines the conventions used in the example:

Convention Description

Special font

Italic text

[ ] Brackets enclose a parameter that you may omit from the command. Do

Required parameters If a parameter is not enclosed in brackets [ ], the parameter is required.

where This word introduces a list of the command’s parameters and explains

Commands appear in this font. You enter the command exactly as it is shown.

Italics indicate a variable, which you must replace with a real value, such as a number, file name, keyword, or command.

not include the brackets in the command.

You command will not execute correctly.

the values you can specify for them.

include the parameter in the command; otherwise, the

must

Other Intermec Manuals

You may need additional information when working with the 243X in a data collection system. Please visit our Web site at www.intermec.com to download many of our current manuals in PDF format. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor.

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This chapter introduces the Trakker Antares 2430 and 2435 hand-held terminals and their features including the batteries, memory, drives, and input devices. It also describes how to start using the 243X.

Learning About the Terminal

What Are the Trakker Antares 243X Terminals?

The 2430 and 2435 are ergonomic hand-held data collection terminals. You can use these programmable terminals to run custom applications or terminal emulation applications.

2435

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2430 The 2430 is a programmable data collection terminal that runs custom batch applications. The 2430 has a flash drive to store applications and files and an integrated input/output (I/O) port to transmit data to and accept data from a host computer or other serial device using RS-232 communications. The versatile display features of the 2430 allow you to resize the screen based on operator preference and work environment.

2435 The 2435 has all of the same functionality as the 2430 with the additional ability for real-time communications through an RF network. The 2435 can communicate with a host either through the access points and the DCS 30X or directly through the access points. The 2435 can also run client/server application s, TE 2000 terminal emulation applications, and Data Collection Browser (dcBrowser), which lets you run Webbased applications.

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The 2435 with an IEEE 802.11b radio (with radio firmware 4.52/6.04 and higher) installed is Wi-Fi certified for interoperability with other 802.11b w ire le ss LAN devices.

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2435

Rechargeable battery pack

CGA-compatible screen

Handstrap

Keypad

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Good Read LED

Integrated I/O connector

Docking connector

Input device connector

Learning About the 243X’s Features

The 243X is designed to make data collection easy and includes these features:

CGA-compatible screen

The screen is a backlit LCD that is configurable up to 21 lines by 31 characters. The screen also supports doublebyte characters, userprogrammable fonts, and bitmap graphics.

Good Read LED and audio signals

The Good Read LED indicates the status of bar code scanning. The 243X also has status icons and a beeper that provide you with feedback for terminal operations.

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Keypad There are two keypad options with different overlays. The 243X ships with a keypad and an overlay that supports the type of application that you ordered.

Integrated I/O connector The 6-pin connector acts as a serial port or power supply. You can connect the 243X to a serial device with the serial adapter cable. You can also connect the 243X to the external power supply with the external power adapter cable.

Input device connector The 9-pin connector on the connector module allows you to connect an input device to the 243X. Depending on the type of connector module you choose, the terminal supports either non-decoded input devices or decoded input devices.

Docking connector The docking connector allows you to insert the 243X into the vehicle dock accessory.

Handstrap The elastic handstrap attaches to the back of the terminal to let you hold the terminal easily and securely for long periods of use.

Rechargeable battery pack and backup power source The 243X uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack as its main power source. The terminal has a backup power source that maintains the terminal’s status, memory, and real-time clock (for up to 15 minutes) when the battery pack is changed.

Internal Antenna (2435 only) The 2435 uses an internal antenna that supports RF communications.

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Options for the Terminals

These options are available for the 2430:

Programmable terminal with 57-key alphanumeric or 39-key function numeric

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keypad and overlays for U.S. English or International languages Integrated laser scanner (standard range, long range, or extra long range)

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2MB or 4MB extended storage drive, used for custom applications or files

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Standard connector module (supports non-decoded tethered scanners) or serial

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connector module (supports decoded tethered scanners) Trakker Antares ROM-DOS support

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These options are available for the 2435:

Programmable terminal with 57-key alphanumeric or 39-key function numeric

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keypad and overlays for U.S. English or International languages Integrated laser scanner (standard range, long range, or extra long range)

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Standard connector module (supports non-decoded tethered scanners) or serial

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connector module (supports decoded tethered scanners)

IBM 3270, IBM 5250, and VT100/220/320 and ANSI TE 2000 terminal emulation

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application with 57-key alphanumeric or 39-key function numeric keypads UDP Plus (DCS 30X network) or TCP/IP network protocol

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dcBrowser application

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Trakker Antares ROM-DOS support

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WLI Forum 2.4 GHz OpenAir radio or IEEE 802.11b radio

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This manual explains how to use the features and options available on all models of the Trakker Antares terminals.

For additional help using terminal emulation, see the appropriate TE 2000 manual:

TE 2000 5250 Terminal Emulation Programmer’s Guide

•

TE 2000 3270 Terminal Emulation Programmer’s Guide

•

TE 2000 VT/ANSI Terminal Emulation Programmer’s Guide

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977-055-005)

For additional help using dcBrowser, see the documentation that ships with your DCS 30X, the dcBrowser gateway software, or the

User’s Guide

(Part No. 070011).

Data Collection Browser Client

(Part No. 977-055-004) (Part No. 977-055-003)

(Part No.

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Accessories for the Terminals

You can use these accessories (sold and ordered separately) with the 243X:

Vehicle Dock The vehicle dock is available in a standard model (Part No. 071805) and a powered model (Part No. 071695). This accessory allows you to easily mount the 243X to a variety of surfaces.

Z2400 Battery Charger The battery charger (Part No. Z2400A) lets you charge up to four lithium-ion battery packs at one time. The battery charger senses when a battery pack is fully charged and will not overcharge it, ensuring long and consistent battery pack life.

Handle The detachable pistol-grip handle (Part No. 067802) provides a convenient way to hold the terminal and use trigger-activated scanning.

External Power Supply The external power supply (Part No. 065236) allows you to power the terminal and charge the battery pack. The power supply comes with a North American power cord. If you are using the terminal outside North America, you need to purchase the appropriate power cord for your local power supply.

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External Power Supply Adapter Cable The external power supply adapter cable (Part No. 071776) is shipped with the 243X. Use this cable to connect the 243X to the external power supply.

Serial Adapter Cable The serial adapter (Part No. 216-807-001) allows the 243X to communicate with a host computer or other serial device through the serial port.

Cloning Cable The cloning cable (Part No. 216-909-001) allows you to connect two 243X terminals so that you can use the clone application to copy configuration parameters from one 243X to another 243X.

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Information packet

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2430 or 2435 hand-held terminal

External power supply adapter cable

Getting Started Guide

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Trackker Anteres

243X Hand-Held Termianl

2435

When you remove the 243X from its box, save the box and shipping material in case you need to ship or store the terminal.

The terminal shipping box contains:

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2430 or 2435 hand-held terminal

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External power supply adapter cable

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243X quick start guide

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Manual safety supplement (Important 243X Information!)

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Handstrap (attached to the back of the 243X)

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Using the Terminal’s Battery Pack

Warning

The lithium-ion battery pack that is used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if it is mistreated. Do not disassemble it, heat it above 100ºC (212ºF) or incinerate it.

Avertissement

Le paquet de piles d’ions de lithium qui est utilisé dans cet appareil peut presenter un risque feu ou un risque chimique de brûlure s’il est maltraité. Il ne faut pas le désassembler, le réchauffer à une température plus élevée que 100o C (212o F) ou l’incinérer.

The main power source for the 243X is a lithium-ion battery pack. When you change the battery pack, a backup power source maintains the terminal status, memory, and real-time clock for at least 15 minutes. Follow these tips to get the best battery performance and life possible:

Do not press

Note:

Keep a spare, fully charged battery pack on hand.

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Keep a charged battery pack installed in the terminal to maximize the backup power

•

source’s life and so you can continue to operate the terminal without interruption. If the terminal turns off due to a low battery, do not turn the terminal back on.

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Replace or charge the battery pack before you continue using the terminal.

when there is no battery pack installed in the terminal.

Determining When the Battery Pack Is Low

The battery pack is the main power source for the terminal, and it charges the backup power source when required. If the battery charge goes low, you need to replace it with a charged battery pack or charge the battery pack as soon as possible.

There are two ways to determine if the battery pack is low:

The Battery status icon turns on and the terminal beeps once every 15 seconds. For

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help using the status icons, see “Learning About the Status Icons” on page 1-18. Check the status of the battery pack using the Battery/PIC Status diagnostic test. For

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help, see Chapter 4, “Running Diagnostics,” in the Trakker Antares 2400 Family System Manual (Part No. 071389).

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While the battery is charging, do not use this diagnostic test to determine

Note:

when the battery is fully charged. To determine when the battery is fully charged, use the status LEDs on the battery chargers.

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Charging the Battery Pack

You must fully charge the battery pack before you can use the terminal.

To charge the battery pack

Place the battery pack in an empty slot in the battery charger. The battery pack fully

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charges in 3 to 4 hours. For help, see the documentation that came with your charger.

Install the battery pack in the terminal. For help, see the next section, “Installing the

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Battery Pack.” Connect one end of the AC power supply adapter cable to the AC power supply, and connect the other end of the AC power supply adapter cable to the power port on the 243X. The battery pack is fully charged in about 3 to 4 hours.

You can also use the powered vehicle dock (Part No. 071695) (sold and ordered separately) connected to an external power supply to charge the battery. For help, see

Trakker Antares 243X Vehicle Dock Installation Instructions

the

Warning

Replace the battery pack with Part No. 068537 only. The use of any other battery pack may present a risk of fire or explosion.

(Part No. 071793).

Avertissement

Remplacez le bloc-batterie par la pièce réf. n° 068537 seulement. L’utilisation de tout autre bloc-batterie présente un risque d’incendie ou d’explosion.

Contact your local Intermec sales representative for a replacement battery pack. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERY PACKS PROMPTLY. KEEP THEM AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

Installing the Battery Pack

Do not press

Note:

To install the battery pack

1. The 243X ships with the handstrap installed. Before you install the battery pack, you must remove the handstrap. Rotate the handstrap hook 90 degrees, and unhook it from the 243X.

when there is no battery pack installed in the terminal.

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2. Open the battery door. a. Push down on the battery door latch

and slide it toward the bottom end of the 243X.

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b. Lift up the bottom edge of the

battery door to remove it. You may need to pry the door open with a pointed object. Remove the foam

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insert if necessary.

3. Place the battery pack into the battery compartment with the contacts pointed toward the bottom of the 243X.

4. Push the battery pack down until it locks into the connectors in the battery compartment.

5. Insert the top edge of the battery door into the top of the battery compartment. Push the door down to close it over the battery compartment.

6. Push the battery door latch up and slide it

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toward the top end of the 243X to lock the door in place.

The 243X initializes after you install a charged battery pack. The green LED above the screen turns on briefly.

7. Attach the handstrap by inserting the handstrap hook as shown and rotating the handstrap hook 90 degrees toward the top of the terminal.

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Handstrap hook

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The handstrap is most effective if it crosses the entire back of the hand and not

Note:

just the fingers.

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Managing Battery Power

To maximize the life of the battery pack, use these power management features.

Situation Ways to Save Battery Power

You are operating the terminal and the Battery status icon turns on.

You are not using the terminal for 5 minutes or longer.

You are goin g to store the terminal for more than a day.

Using the Keypad

Press

to turn off the terminal. Remove the battery pack

and insert another fully charged battery pack. You must insert another fully charged battery pack within 15 minutes of removing the old battery pack or you may lose data.

Or, if you wa nt to contin ue using the te rminal and you do not have another battery pack, insert the terminal into the powered vehicle dock. The vehicle dock must be connected to an external power supply.

Make sure the Battery status icon is not on. Press off the terminal.

Or, use the Automatic Shutoff feature. Automatic shutoff turns off the terminal when there is no activity on the terminal for the length of time you set. For help, see “Automatic Shutoff” in Chapter 6 of the 2400 Family system manual.

Save your data and end your terminal session to minimize the risk of data loss. Press fully charged battery pack before you store the terminal.

to turn off the terminal. Insert a

to turn

The 243X has the following keypad options and overlays:

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57-key alphanumeric keypad

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39-key function numeric keypad

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TE 2000 terminal emulation overlays

The 57-key alphanumeric keypad and the 39-key function numeric keypad are available in U.S. English and International. The International option supports French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. Although the keypads are smaller than standard PC or terminal keyboards, you can use special keys to access all the keys and functions that you need.

Both keypad options support overlays for TE 2000 3270, TE 2000 5250, and TE 2000 VT/ANSI. When you order a TE 2000 application, you also receive the appropriate TE 2000 keypad overlay. Each TE 2000 keypad overlay is similar to the standard U.S. English keypad overlay, but it contains additional keys that are available on an IBM 3270, IBM 5250, or VT/ANSI keyboard. For additional help using terminal emulation, see the appropriate TE 2000 manual.

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Finding the Special Keys

Before you use the terminal’s keypad, make sure you are familiar with the different types of keys on the keypad. You need to use these special keys on all keypad options. The special keys that you use to type characters or perform functions are explained in the next sections.

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You must use the Field Exit key (

Note:

(

) on the 39-key keypad to access the TRAKKER Antares 2400 Main Menu. Do

use the Enter key (

) in the key sequence to access the main menu.

Suspend resume key

) on the 57-key keypad or the Return key

Shift key

Arrow key (4 places)

Control key

Function right key

Function left key

Field exit key

Return key

not

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39-key U.S. English

function numeric keypad

Enter key

57-key U.S. English

alphanumeric keypad

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Typing the Characters Printed on the Keypad

The keypads are easy to use. Characters, symbols, and functions are printed in four places on or above the keys. The keys are also color-coded to make it easier to remember key combinations.

Position on the Keypad Color on Overlay To Type the Character

Printed on the key Press the key. Left side above the key Orange Press the Centered above the key Pink Right side above the key Blue

To learn how to type characters, use the following illustration and example from the 57-key U.S. English alphanumeric keypad.

Typing characters using the 57-key U.S. English alphanumeric keypad

To type the * character, press .

To type the number 8, press .

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Press the Press the

key and then the key.

L W

key and then the key.

W R

key and then the key.

Using the Suspend/Resume Key

The terminal’s Suspend/Resume key is the

When you press goes into a Suspend mode. In Suspend mode, the terminal continues to power all memory and turns off the power to most of the hardware. This mode is referred to as “off” in the rest of this manual.

to turn off the terminal, the terminal does not actually shut off but

key on the top left side of the keypad.

When you press was when you turned it off, or the terminal boots and restarts your application. Resume is controlled through the Resume Execution command. For help, see “Resume Execution” in Chapter 6 of the 2400 Family system manual.

Note:

The terminal displays the boot menu the first time you turn it on. At the boot

menu, press



to turn on the terminal, the terminal either resumes exactly where it

to initialize the firm ware and boot the terminal.

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Using the Modifier Keys

The keypad does not have a physical key for every character and function available.

), Function Right (

, or

You use the Function Left ( keys to access characters or perform functions that do not have a physical key on the keypad. You also use the Shift key to type uppercase alphabetic characters.

When you press another key. The Modifier Key status icon on the right side of the terminal’s screen turns on to remind you that the key is being held in the buffer. When you press another key, the key combination is entered into the te rminal. The Modifier Key status icon turns off unless the second key that you pressed is another modifier key that is different from the first one that you pressed. For help using the status icons, see “Learning About the Status Icons” on page 1-18.

To flush the just press the key again. The Modifier Key status icon turns off.

To use the Function Left, Function Right, Control, and Shift keys

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, the key is held in a buffer until you press

key from the buffer without performing any action,

), Control (

), and Shift (

)

1. Press

2. Press the second key. The Modifier Key status icon turns off.

For example, to type the Euro symbol ( Key status icon turns on. Press symbol appears on the screen.

, or

. The Modifier Key status icon turns on.

¼ RQ D NH\ NH\SDG SUHVV



. The Modifier Key status icon turns off, and a Euro



. The Modifier

Capitalizing All Characters

To type all alphabetic characters as uppercase letters, you can

press

•

enable the Caps Lock feature. For help, continue with the next procedure.

•

Note:

Caps Lock feature is enabled.

use the Keypad Caps Lock configuration command. For help, see “Keypad Caps

•

Lock” in Chapter 6 of the 2400 Family system manual.

before every letter you type.

You cannot access the TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System while the

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To enable Caps Lock

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1. Press

2. Press

3. Type an alphabetic character. The letter appe ars as an upperc a se cha racte r on the

To type a lowercase letter with Caps Lock enabled

•

To disable Caps Lock

1. Press

2. Press

3. Type an alphabetic character. The letter appears as a lowercase lette r on the

. The Modifier Key status icon turns on.

L R

. The Caps Lock icon turns on and the Modifier Key icon turns off.

terminal’s screen. The Caps Lock feature remains on until you disable it.

Press

terminal’s screen.

and an alphabetic character.

. The Modifier Key status icon turns on.

L R

. The Caps Lock and Modifier Key status icons turn off.

Using the International Keypads

You can order the 243X with an International keypad overlay that supports French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. Like the U.S. English keypads, you use the international keypad to enter all the characters printed on or above the keys. For help, see “Typing the Characters Printed on the Keypad” on page 1-13. You can also use the international keypad to type characters with diacritical marks.

To type characters with a diacritical mark

1. (39-key ke yp a d ) Press

2. Press

3. Press the key that the diacritical mark appears above.

. The Modifier Key status icon turns on.

To Type 39-Key 57-Key



ˆ (circumflex) ` (grave) ¨ (umlaut) ´ (acute) ~ (tilde)

To flush the accent mark from the keypad buffer without entering any key, press

twice. The Modifier Key status icon tu rns off.

 K

X @

. The Caps Lock status icon turns on.



 6

6 3

3 4

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4. Enter one of the following types of characters:

To accent a lowercase character

•

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(39-key ke yp a d ) Press (57-key keypad) Press the character. To accent an uppercase character

•

(39-key keypad) Press the character. (57-key ke yp a d ) Press (57-key keypad) To type the accent mark by itself, press the

•

(39-key keypad) The accented character or accent mark appears on the screen, the Modifier Key status icon turns off, and the Caps Lock status icon remains on.

(57-key keypad) The accented character or accent mark appears on the screen and the Modifier Key status icon turns off.

If you are using a 39-key keypad, you must use the Left Arrow key (

Note:

the Right Arrow key ( respectively.

If you try to accent a character and the resulting character is not supported on the terminal, the plain (unaccented) character appears on the terminal screen. For a complete list of the international characters available in the terminal font, see Appendix C, “International Character Support,” in the 2400 Family system manual.

, and then press the character.

key.

) to type an accent mark above the letters “U” and “Y”

) and

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Using the TE 2000 Keypads

The 243X supports TE 2000 VT100/220/320/340 and ANSI, TE 2000 5250, and TE 2000 3270. When you order a TE 2000 application, you also receive the appropriate TE 2000 keypad overlay. TE 2000 keypad overlays let you enter the same keys that you can enter from a VT/ANSI keyboard, an IBM 5250 keyboard, or an IBM 3270 keyboard.

Like the 39-key function numeric and the 57-key alphanumeric keypad overlays, the TE 2000 keypad overlay lets you enter all the characters printed on or above the keys. For help, see “Typing the Characters Printed on the Keypad” on page 1-13. The TE 2000 keypad overlays also come with the same special keys that are on the 39-key function numeric and the 57-key alphanumeric keypad overlays. For help, see “Finding the Special Keys” on page 1-12.

For more help, see the appropriate TE 2000 manual.

Using the Screen

You can use the terminal’s screen to view data, run applications, monitor the terminal’s status, and perform many other functions. The CGA-compatible screen is a backlit LCD that is configurable up to 21 lines by 31 characters. The screen also supports doublebyte characters, user-programmable fonts, and bitmap graphics.

The 243X screen has versatile display features that allow you to resize the screen based on operator preference and work environment. For help, see “Display Spacing” in Chapter 6 of the 2400 Family system manual. Depending on the application, you can also use the viewport feature to move around a full 25-line by 80-character screen.

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The Shift key is built into the terminal’s keypad. You can use the Shift key to

turn the backlight on and off.

•

adjust the display contrast.

•

When you use this key to change the backlight or contrast, these changes are not saved permanently in flash memory.

To turn the backlight on and off

Press

•

Turn the backlight on to see the terminal’s screen more easily in dimly lit environments. The backlight stays on for the length of time set in the Display Backlight Timeout command as long as there is no keypad or scanning activity or until you press again. For more information, see “Display Backlight Timeout” in Chapter 6 of the 2400 Family system manual.

You use the battery power at a faster rate with the backlight turned on.

Note:

To change the display contrast

, it makes the display contrast one level darker. There are

Press

•

Each time you press eight contrast levels. If the contrast is at the darkest level and you press contrast changes to the lightest contrast level. For help, see “Display Contrast” in Chapter 6 of the 2400 Family system manual.

, the

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Battery

Network Connect

Network T r ansmit

Modifier Key

Caps Lock

User Defined

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Learning About the Status Icons

You can use the status icons on the right side of the screen to monitor the status of battery power, special keys, and network communications. The status icons only turn on to indicate the current status. When the 243X is off, the icons are also off.

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Battery This icon remains off when you have a charged battery pack in the terminal. The icon turns on when there is a low battery charge and the terminal is on. When the terminal beeps once every 15 seconds, replace the battery pack with a charged battery pack or charge the battery pack as soon as possible.

Network Connect This icon tells you if the 2435 is connected to your network. The Network Connect status icon may be off, blinking, or on.

Protocol Status Icon Off Status Icon Blinks Status Icon On

TCP/IP Not connected. Nothing Connected to an

access point.

UDP Plus Not connected. Connected to an

access point, but

Connected to a DCS 30X.

not to a DCS 30X.

When the Network Connect icon is off, you are not connected to the network. Make sure the Network Activate command is enabled and that the terminal is configured correctly for your RF network. Make sure that you are in range of an access point.

In a UDP Plus network, this icon is not instantaneously updated, but it does tell you the communications status the last time data was sent or received from the 2435.

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