RT1700 Radio Data Terminal
USER’S GUIDE
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PN: 961-047-068
Revision A
May 1997
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CONTENTS
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SECTION 1
General Information 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking and Inspecting 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TerminalDescription 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyboard 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Annunciators (messages) 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annunciator Screen Position 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TerminalBuzzer 1-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanner Connector 1-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charger Connector and Communication Port 1-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backlight 1-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Compartment 1-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Pack 1-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handstrap 1-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal Memory 1-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ETS Display Annunciators 1-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 2
Terminal Operation 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Pack Installation 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging the Battery Pack in the Terminal 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backlight Operation 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Options 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrostatic Safe Environment 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Module Removal 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Modules 2-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SST Radio Module Replacement 2-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TerminalInstallation 2-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TerminalOperation 2-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning the TerminalOn 2-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning the TerminalOff 2-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching a Bar Code Scanner 2-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 3
Menu Screens 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyboard Functions 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gold ( ) and Black ( ) Shift Keys 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[ENTER] Key 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Numeric Keys ([0] through [9]) 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Y Up and B Down Arrows 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Terminal Operating Parameters 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening the Main Menu 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set-Up Parms 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LCD Parms 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beeper Setup 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tests 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Version Info 3-6.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exit Menus 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
More 3-6.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening the Set-Up Parms Menu 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
57-Key Standard Terminal 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37-Key Terminal Special Instructions 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio # 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bar Code Parms 3-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanner Type 3-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scan Options 3 -14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scan Options (1) 3-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scan Options (2) 3-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lengths Options 3-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Protocol Options 3-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Host View Size 3-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Stream 3-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extended CMDS 3-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5250 Options 3-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3270 Options 3-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3210 Emulation 3-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VT220 3-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Native (F1 is Func-0) 3-29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Options 3-29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backlight 3-30.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cursor Mode 3-31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Display 3-31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Comm 3-32.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cold Start 3-33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LCD Parms (Parameters) 3-34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LCD Contrast 3-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Screen Size 3-36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Screen Mode 3-37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backlight 3-39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Uppercase 3-39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scroll Window 3-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beeper Setup 3-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Click 3-41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error Tone 3-42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beeper Select 3-42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tests 3-43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Peripherals 3-43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Test 3-44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS232 Test 3-44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Test 3-46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyboard Test 3-47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanner Test 3-47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory View 3-48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Packet Driver Test 3-48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Link Test (UHF only) 3-49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Link Watch (UHF only) 3-49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Packet Stats 3-50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Histogram Opts 3-51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Numbers 3-52.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Version Info (Information) 3-52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exit Menus 3-53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
More 3-53.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyboard Opts (Options) 3-53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Save Parms 3-54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cloning Opts 3-55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Session Menu 3-56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 4
Maintenance and
Troubleshooting 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TerminalMaintenance 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Pack Maintenance 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Case Maintenance 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Up Liquid Spills 4-3.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Accumulated Dirt And Grime 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handstrap Maintenance 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting the Terminal 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power-up Screen 4 -5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting Procedures 4-5.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APPENDIX A
Specifications A-1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TerminalSpecifications A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Physical A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Size: A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight: A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental Characteristics A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature: A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Humidity: A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Altitude: A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Characteristics A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory Specifications A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Pack Characteristics A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Battery Pack Chargers A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Communications Interfaces A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Model Numbers A-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanner Specifications A-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental Characteristics A-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanner Characteristics A-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reading Conditions A-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depth of Field (DOF) A-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
900 MHz Radio Option A-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NIC Specifications A-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Synthesized UHF Radio Option A-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NIC Specifications A-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proxim 2.4 GHz Radio Option A-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NIC Specifications A-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio and Scanner Modules A-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APPENDIX B
Bar Code Symbologies B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bar Code Symbology B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UPC B-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EAN B-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Codabar B-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C11 (Code 11) B-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C39 B-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extended Code 39 (Concatenation) B-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Encoded Code 39 (Full ASCII) B-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C93 B-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C128 B-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 of 5 (Straight 2 of 5) B-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I 2 of 5 B-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CI 2 Of 5 B-10.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plessey B-11.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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APPENDIX C
Keyboard Overlays C-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information C-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APPENDIX D
Connectors and Pin Definitions D-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APPENDIX E
Scanner Instructions E-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction E-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up The Terminal E-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using The Integrated Scanner E-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APPENDIX F
Battery Indicators F-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction F-1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TypesOf Indicators F-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging Indicators F-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APPENDIX G
Module Reference G-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction G-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adapter Boards G-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APPENDIX H
Reference Material and Product Accessories H-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reference Material H-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Accessories H-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FIGURES
Figure 1-1, Keyboard 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1-2, Annunciator Screen Positions 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1-3, RT1700 Radio Data Terminal 1-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2-1, Handstrap Removal 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2-2, Battery Pack Installation 2 -3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2-3, Battery Charger to Terminal Connection 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2-4, Options 2 -6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2-5, Hand Strap Removal 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2-6, Radio Terminal Major Parts 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2-7, Module Removal 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2-8, Module Installation 2-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2-9, CPU Board, Interconnect Board Alignment 2-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2-10, RM40/50/80/90 Radio Modules 2-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2-11,Connect Tethered Scanner 2-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 4-1, Handstrap Removal 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure C-1, Native Keyboard Overlay C-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure C-2, 5250 Keyboard Overlay C-3.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure C-3, 3270 Keyboard Overlay C-4.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure C-4, VT220 Keyboard Overlay C-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure C-5, 37-Key Keyboard Overlay C-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure D-1, Connector End View D-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure D-2, Connector Pinouts D-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure D-3, Locking 6-Pin Connector (Optional) D-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure D-4, Surface Contact Pin Descriptions D-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure E-1, Scanner WarningLabels E-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure E-2, Radio Frequency Terminal E-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure G-1, Adaptor Boards G-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure G-2, Installing Adaptor Boards G-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 1
General Information
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Introduction
This user’s guide contains instructions on setting-up, operating, and maintaining the RT1700Radio Data Terminal. The information in this guide is
contained in four sections:
" General Information
" Terminal Operation
" Menu Screens
" Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Appendixes contain:
" Terminal and scanner specifications
" Explanation of bar code symbologies
" List of available keyboard overlays
" Connector pin definitions
" Specifications for scanner operation
" Charging messages and Low Battery indicators
General Information contains a summary of this user’s guide, instructions
on unpacking and inspecting the terminal, and a description of the terminal
components.
Terminal Operation contains instructions on using the terminal, and contains instructions on installing and replacing the radio and scanner modules.
Menu Screens explains how to set operational parameters for the terminal.
Parameter selection depends upon the host system, and how you intend to
use the terminal.
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting explains the care and maintenance necessary for reliable operation.
Appendix A contains technical specifications for your terminal and scanner.
Appendix B contains an explanation of various bar code symbologies.
Appendix C shows keyboard overlays available for the terminal. The
keyboard overlays are operating system specific — the overlay on your terminal is for use with your specific operating system (5250, 3270, VT220,
etc.).
Appendix D contains the connector pin definitions for the 9 pin D-sub
connector, the 6-pin Mini-DIN RS-232 port, and for the surface connector.
Appendix E describes the integrated scanner.
Appendix F provides details on battery and charging messages and
annunciators.
Appendix G contains a radio module/adaptor board cross reference.
Appendix H lists reference material and product accessories available from
Intermec Technologies Corporation Mobile Systems Division.
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Unpacking and Inspecting
The following procedures explain what to do when your terminal arrives,
and what to do if the terminal was damaged in shipping.
1. Remove the terminal from its shipping container and inspect the terminal for damage.
2. If your terminal was damaged in shipping, record the model number,
part number, and serial number of the damaged unit (found on the
back of the terminal, under the handstrap).
3. Report any shipping damage to the carrier who delivered the product.
Contact the Intermec Technologies Corporation Customer Response Center
at 1-800-755-5505 for technical assistance or repair instructions.
Terminal Description
See Figure 1-3 for the location of the components described in the following
paragraphs.
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Keyboard
The keyboard (Figure 1-1) has 57 color-coded alphanumeric keys, including
the ON/OFF key. Use the keyboard or a scanner to enter information into
the terminal.
The keyboard has an overlay that is specific to the host computer operating
system. Overlays use graphical and alphanumeric symbols to represent key
functions when the keyboard is in one of the shifted (black or gold) modes.
Press the black or gold key to “shift” the keyboard. The standard keyboard
layout is shown in Figure 1-1.
The keyboard can also be redefined, however, this process is not detailed in
this manual. Instructions for redefining the keyboard can be found in the
5250 Terminal Emulation Programmers Reference Guide, Part Number
977-047-039 or in the VT220/ANSI Terminal Emulation Programmers Reference Guide, Part Number 977-047-037
Appendix C shows keyboard overlays.
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Figure 1-1
Keyboard
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c
Display
The display shows the terminal status, messages from the host computer,
and the keystrokes you make.
The terminal has the following display formats:
Lines Characters Per Line
4 12, 17, 22, or 26
6 12, 17, 22, or 26
8 12, 17, 22, or 26
10 12, 17, 22, or 26
12 12, 17, 22, or 26
16 12, 17, 22, 26, or 31
21 12, 17, 22, or 26
Display Annunciators (messages)
Annunciators (terminal status indicators) appear at the right side of the display. The display annunciators, and their meaning, are:
The terminal is connected to a charging source. Does not necessarily mean the terminal is charging since that is dependent upon battery
state, temperature, and other conditions.
"
NOTE: The symbols above are larger than they appear on the terminal display.
E
Error: The terminal is connected to a charging source, however
charging is not possible. See Appendix F for details.
+
-
Low Battery Annunciator: When the low battery annunciator
appears, you may want to connect the battery pack to a charger as soon as
possible. See Appendix F for detailed charging messages and battery warnings.
"
NOTE: When the terminal shuts down due to a low battery, it will not turn on until the bat-
tery pack is rechargedor is replacedwith a fully charged pack. If you replace the
battery pack, the terminal will retainany data in RAM for up to five minutes with
the battery pack removed. Toensure no data in RAM is lost, install a fully charged
battery pack in the terminal immediately after removing the discharged battery
pack.
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T
X
Transmitting data: The terminal is transmitting data to the host
computer
R
X
Receiving data: The terminal is receiving data.
C
L
Communication Loss: The terminal cannot communicate with the
host computer. The terminal may be out of radio range, the base radio may
not have power, or communication between them may be improperly set up.
Y
Alpha character shift mode: The terminal keyboard is in the
alpha character shift mode—any alpha character keystrokes are entered as
uppercase characters.
A
Black shift mode: The terminal keyboard is in the black shift
mode—keystrokes perform the function shown on the overlay just to the
upper left of the key.
"
Gold Shift Mode: The terminal keyboard is in the gold shift
mode—keystrokes enter the symbol or perform the function shown on the
overlay just to the upper right of the key.
X
Input Inhibited: The keyboard has accepted enough information
for the current input field. If the “key ahead” feature is on, the terminal
stores the keystrokes made after “input inhibited” appears. The host may
also inhibit (lockout) the keyboard upon certain errors or when sending
additional information to the terminal.
^
Insert Mode: Characters are inserted, not overwritten.
B
Line Edit (Block) Mode: The radio terminal is sending to the host
computer, cumulative data when you press a terminating key.
K
Keypad Mode: The keypad is active.
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C
Character Mode: The radio terminal is sending, to the host com-
puter, each keystroke as you press it. This mode is available only in the
VT220/ANSI emulation.
e
Local Edit Mode: This is a feature of the VT330/VT340 terminal.
This mode is available only in the VT220/ANSI emulation.
B
Bad Battery: The battery pack you are currently using is bad.
T
Temperature: The terminal is currently out of the battery charging
temperature range, which is 5° to 40° C.
S
C
A
N
Laser scanner in use: A laser scanner is connected (to the termi-
nal) and is active.
WARNING: Never stare into the beam emitted from a laser scanner. Injury and permanent
damage to the eyes can occur.
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Annunciator Screen Position
Annunciators are located on the extreme right side of your terminal screen,
in 6 separate positions. Each position is 4 pixels by 7 pixels. The following
figure illustrates where each annunciator is positioned.
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Position 6
Annunciator Screen Positions
"
NOTE: Position 1 is actually 14 pixels in height, as opposed to 7 for the other positions.
Figure 1-2
Annunciator Position
T
X
1
R
X
1
C
L
X 2
K 2
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Annunciator Position
C 2
e 2
B 2
^
Y
A
"
c 4
E 5
2
3
3
3
B 6
T 6
+
-
S
C
A
N
"
NOTE: All the individual letter annunciators areonly 5 pixels in height, except for the T
(temperature) and the B (bad battery), which are 7 pixels in height.
"
NOTE: The low battery annunciator and the scan annunciator are larger icons, therefore
they take up more than one position.
4, 5, and 6
1, 2, and 3
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Terminal Buzzer
The buzzer sounds when you press a key (the “key click”) or make a good
scan, and when certain error conditions occur. You can adjust the frequency
level and length (duration) for the buzzer tones.
B
CAUTION: The pins on the external connectors of the terminal are fragile. Attach or
disconnect cables with care to prevent damaging the connectors.
Scanner Connector
The scanner connector (bottom of the terminal) is a D-subminiature squeeze
and release connector. This is the standard connector for 5-volt bar code
scanners. The RT1700is only compatible with 5-volt scanners.
Charger Connector and Communication Port
The 6-pin mini-DIN connector on the bottom of the terminal is the battery
charger connector and is also an RS-232 communication port.
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6
5
1
2
3
4
1. Function keys
2. Alpha keys
3. Numeric keys
4. Terminal ID slot
5. ON/OFF key
6. Display
RT1700 Radio Data Terminal
Figure 1-3
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Backlight
A backlight is available to illuminate the display under poor lighting conditions. You can set the amount of time the backlight stays on. The range is
from 1 to 25 seconds, but should be set to the minimum time you really
need. That is because the backlight consumes battery power. The longer
the backlight stays on, the shorter the battery run-time. Instructions for
configuring the backlight can be found on page 3-27.
Battery Compartment
The battery compartment (on the back of the terminal) contains the battery
pack. The battery compartment cover attaches to the terminal case by a
quarter-turn cam lock. A flat blade screwdriver or coin can be used to open
the lock. To open, turn the cam lock 1/4 turn counterclockwise; to close,
turn 1/4 turn clockwise.
Battery Pack
The battery pack has six rechargeable cells, a temperature sensor, and a
side-mounted contact block packaged in a shrink-wrap case. The battery
pack must be installed so the battery pack metal contacts touch the metal
contacts in the battery compartment. Battery packs can be alkaline,
NiMH, or NiCd, and should power the terminal for an average of 10--12
hours of normal use, but this time will vary depending upon the age of the
battery pack, the type of battery pack, and how you use the terminal. For
more information, see Appendix A, Battery Pack Characteristics.
Handstrap
A handstrap, on the back side of the terminal, allows a secure hold on the
terminal. Slipping your hand between the terminal and the handstrap makes
the terminal rest snugly against your hand.
With age, the handstrap will lose its elasticity and should be replaced.
Replacement straps are available from your Intermec sales representative.
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Internal Memory
The RT1700 Series Radio Data Terminal contains two types of internal
memory. One type is called volatile or pseudo-static Random Access
Memory (RAM), and the other type is called Flash Read Only Memory
(ROM).
Any data in RAM is safe (the data will not be lost) as long as the terminal
has power. However, if you remove the battery pack from the terminal for
more than five (5) minutes, or if the terminal battery pack remains in the
terminal in a low power state for 30 days or longer, data in RAM can be
lost. When the low battery icon is on, place the terminal on a charger as
soon as possible—or replace the discharged battery pack with a fullycharged pack.
When replacing the battery pack, the terminal retains RAM data for up to
five minutes with the battery pack removed. It is a good idea to replace the
battery pack with a fully-charged pack immediately after removing the discharged pack.
The flash-ROM is long-term memory,with a capacity of 512 kilobytes.
This is where terminal emulation applications and operating system programs are stored. ROM is not for data storage, and information in ROM
cannot be lost if the battery pack is removed or is left in the terminal in a
discharged condition. ROM can only be erased or rewritten with special
interface cables.
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ETS Display Annunciators
"
NOTE: The following applies only if your terminal is equipped with 7524 Extended Termi-
nal Services (ETS).
The icons shown below are displayed along the right-hand border of the
LCD display to show terminal status on 7524 hand-held terminals only.
C
Communication Loss
L
The terminal is out of range of the base station, or the base or terminal has a
problem with its radio.
T
Terminal is Transmitting
X
R
Terminal is Receiving
X
**
* *
****
****
****
The Keypad is in Caps Lock mode. Press the black shift followed by the
“lock” key (gold shift on handhelds) to clear the Caps Lock mode.
*
**
***
**
*
This indicates the left side (black) shift key has been pressed and the next
keystroke will take the black shifted value.
*
**
***
**
*
This indicates the right side (gold) shift key has been pressed and the next
keystroke will take the gold shifted value.
Caps Lock Mode
Black Shift Selected
Gold Shift Selected
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+
Battery Power Status
n
This indicate the level of battery power in the terminal. The “n” may be a 3,
2, or 1, with 3 being the highest charge and 1 being the lowest charge.
When even less power than a 1 remains, the n becomes a “--”. This indicates that very little battery power remains and the battery should either be
recharged or replaced. The terminal will turn itself off 2 minutes after this
stage is reached.
"
NOTE: Detecting battery power is a very inexact science. As a result, when the terminal is
first poweredon, it will take at least 5 minutes for the terminal to calculate how
much power it has — except for the latest stage; if the battery is extremely low, the
± symbol will be shown right away and the terminal will eventually turn itself off.
**
***
***
The small rectangle which is missing from the overall larger rectangle indicates the part of the virtual display which you can now physically see. The
example shown here indicates that you are viewing the upper left corner of
the virtual display. You cannot window up or left from this point, but you
may be able to move the window down or right if there are more rows or
columns to be seen in those directions.
Scrolling Window Indicator
The top-left corner is the “home base” or origin. If you are in the top row
and the leftmost column, you may or may not have rows below or columns
to the right, that are not currently being displayed. This depends on how the
terminal’sdisplay size has been set up in the menus. However, if the annunciator indicates you are not in the top row,then the display can be scrolled
up one or more times. Likewise, if the annunciator indicates you are not in
the leftmost column, then the display can be moved to the left one or more
times.
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Terminal Operation
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Introduction
This section contains instructions for setting-up and operating the RT1700
Radio Data Terminal. The section is structured in the following manner:
" Preparation
" Installation
" Operation
" Introduction to the menu screens
Preparation
The following procedures explain how to prepare your new terminal for
operation. Included are instructions for installing and charging the battery
pack.
The battery pack can be installed in the terminal and then charged, or it can
be charged outside the terminal in a charging device. Refer to your battery
care manual for addition information.
Instructions for charging the battery pack outside your terminal come with
the charger. Instructions on charging the battery pack in the terminal follow
the battery installation procedures.
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Battery Pack Installation
The battery pack is removed from the terminal for shipping. It should also
be removed before the terminal is placed in long-term storage (over 30
days). Fully charge (3 hours) the battery pack before you begin using the
terminal. To install the battery pack in the terminal, refer to the following
instructions.
1. Refer to Figure 2-1. Release the top handstrap retainer (1) by
squeezing the two clips toward each other with your index finger and
thumb on one hand, then push the handstrap retainer out with your
other thumb. Once removed, the handstrap (2) will hang from the
back of the terminal and allow access to the battery compartment.
1
2
3
1. Top handstrap retainer
2. Handstrap
3. Bottom hand strap retainer
Figure 2-1
Handstrap Removal
"
NOTE: Refer to Figure 2-1. Todecrease the pressureon the handstrap retainer, making it
easier to remove, stretchthe handstrap slightly toward the clip before squeezing the
clips together.
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2. Refer to Figure 2-2. Use a small flat blade screwdriver or a coin to
turn the battery cover cam lock (2) counterclockwise approximately
1/4-turn until the screw stops.
3. Lift the battery compartment cover(3) off the terminal case to expose
the battery compartment.
B
CAUTION: The battery pack must be installed contact-side first. Installing the battery pack in
any other manner will damage the battery contacts inside the battery
compartment.
4. When installing the battery pack, insert the contact side of the battery
pack (4) into the battery compartment first. When properly installed,
the metal contacts on the battery pack will match-up with the contacts
inside the battery compartment.
2
3
1
4
1. Radio module
2. Cam lock
3. Battery compartment cover
4. Battery pack
5. Terminal
Figure 2-2
Battery Pack Installation
5
5. Install the battery compartment cover by inserting the guide tabs on
the bottom edge of the cover into the slots on the terminal case. Press
the the cover into the case, then turn the battery cover cam lock
clockwise 1/4 turn.
6. Pull the hand strap snug and flat, and reinstall the top hand strap retainer clip.
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Charging the Battery Pack in the Terminal
To charge the battery pack while it is in the terminal, do the following:
B
CAUTION: Do NOT remove the battery pack from the terminal with the charging device
connected. Permanent damage to the terminal will occur.
1. Connect an approved charger to the 6-pin mini-DIN connector on the
bottom of the terminal.
From
Battery Charger
Battery Charger to TerminalConnection
2. Plug the charger into a wall outlet supplying the required source voltage for the charger. During the charge cycle, if your terminal is
turned on, the display will show the annunciator icon (C) indicating
the terminal is attached to a charger.
Charging the battery in the terminal takes between 2 and 3-1/2 hours. The
actual time depends on the condition of the battery and the amount of terminal activity during the charge cycle. The battery pack should be recharged
whenever the low battery icon appears on the display.
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