System Manual
P/N 071479
502X
™
Data Collection PC
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
All Rights Reserved
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, Duratherm,
EasyCoder, Precision Print, PrintSet, Virtual Wedge, 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.
Manual Change Record
This page records the changes to this manual. The manual was originally released as version 001.
Version Date Description of Change
002 8/01
System manual revised to include 5020 Release 3.0 firmware.
On the 5020, the Unit Management suite of applications is now called “Unit Manager for
PlanNET.” All Unit Management material updated to reflect this change.
IDRS and Symbology Identifier commands added.
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Contents
Contents
Before You Begin xv
Warranty Information xv
Safety Summary xv
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes xvi
About This Manual xvii
Other Intermec Manuals xix
Introducing the 502X Data Collection PC
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What Is the 502X Data Collection PC? 1-3
Models and Options 1-3
Whats New? 1-4
Learning About the Installed Software 1-4
Where Do You Go From Here? 1-6
Configuring and Connecting the 502X
How to Configure the 502X 2-3
Setting Parameters Directly 2-3
Setting Parameters Remotely 2-3
Using Fast Config 2-4
Using the Configuration Application 2-5
Scanning Bar Code Labels to Set Parameters 2-6
Configuring the 502X by Using SNMP 2-7
Connecting the 502X To Your Network 2-9
Learning About Network Protocols 2-9
Learning About RF Network Settings (RF 502Xs only) 2-10
Setting the Network Parameters 2-11
Configuring for Serial or IrDA Communications 2-11
Customizing the 502X Using the Control Panel
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Using the Control Panel 3-3
Setting Communications Properties 3-4
Setting the Date and Time 3-7
Creating Dialing Properties (Batch 5020 Only) 3-8
Viewing or Modifying the Desktop Display 3-9
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Adjusting the Backlight Shutoff 3-9
Adjusting the Keypad Properties 3-10
Entering Owner Information 3-11
Setting a Password 3-12
Viewing Battery Status and Changing Power Suspend Time 3-13
Entering Regional Settings 3-14
Removing Application Programs 3-15
Viewing System Properties 3-15
Adjusting Memory Allocation 3-16
Changing the Volume and Enabling Sounds 3-16
Using Unit Manager
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Using the Unit Manager Applications 4-3
Using Configuration Management 4-5
Printing a Configuration Management Screen 4-8
Using File Manager 4-10
Creating, Removing, and Renaming Directories 4-11
Uploading a File to a Directory 4-14
Copying a File 4-15
Moving a File to Another Directory 4-16
Renaming a File 4-17
Deleting a File 4-18
Changing File Attributes 4-19
Using File Manager to Run an Executable on the 502X 4-20
Using Process Manager 4-21
Managing Processes Running on the 502X 4-22
Displaying Threads Running on the 502X 4-25
Displaying Modules Running on the 502X 4-26
Using Application Manager 4-27
Installing an Application 4-28
Uninstalling an Application 4-29
Using the Event Viewer 4-30
Viewing the Event Logging Buffer 4-30
Setting an Event Filter 4-31
Tracing Events 4-32
Clearing Events 4-34
Managing Your Passwords 4-34
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Developing and Installing Applications
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Hardware and Software You Need to Develop Applications 5-3
Using the Intermec SDK to Develop Applications 5-4
Reader Command Functions 5-6
Message Functions 5-6
System Information Function 5-6
Communications Functions 5-6
File Transfer Functions 5-7
Virtual Wedge Functions 5-7
UDP Plus Functions 5-7
Automatic Data Collection Functions 5-7
QuickWin Functions 5-8
Developing Applications Without the Intermec SDK 5-8
Developing Applications With HTML 5-9
Using Internet Explorer 5-9
Configuring the IE Browser 5-10
IE Browser Keypad Shortcuts 5-11
Creating an Application Package 5-12
Creating a Win32 CAB File 5-12
Creating a SETUP.DLL to Customize Setup 5-13
Installing and Uninstalling Applications 5-14
Installing Applications 5-14
Automatic Application Installation (5020 only) 5-15
Uninstalling Applications 5-16
Understanding the Information File Format 5-17
Using ActiveSync 5-19
Installing ActiveSync 5-19
Reconnecting To Your Desktop PC 5-23
Using ActiveSync With a Serial I/O Card (Batch 5020s only) 5-24
Setting Up eMbedded Visual Tools 3.0 for Remote Access 5-25
Problems Establishing a Connection 5-27
Installing and Removing Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software 5-28
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Reader Command Reference
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Using Reader Commands 6-3
Using Accumulate Mode 6-3
Enter Accumulate Mode 6-5
Clear 6-5
Destructive Backspace 6-6
Exit Accumulate Mode 6-6
Operating Reader Commands 6-6
Backlight On and Off 6-7
Change Configuration 6-7
Multiple-Read Labels (5020 only) 6-8
Set Date and Time 6-8
Configuration Command Reference
Using Configuration Commands 7-3
Configuration Commands Listed by Category 7-4
Configuration Commands Listed by Bar Code Syntax 7-7
Entering Variable Data in a Configuration Command 7-9
502X IP Address 7-10
Access Point Density 7-11
Access Point MAC Address 7-12
Access Point Name (5020 only) 7-12
Access Point Network Name 7-13
Acknowledgement Delay Lower Limit 7-13
Acknowledgement Delay Upper Limit 7-14
Automatic Shutoff 7-15
Beep Duration (5020 only) 7-16
Beep Frequency (5020 only) 7-18
Codabar 7-20
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Code 11 (5020 only) 7-21
Code 16K (5020 only) 7-23
Code 2 of 5 7-24
Code 39 7-26
Code 49 (5020 only) 7-30
Code 93/93i 7-32
Code 128 7-33
Controller Connect Check Receive Timer 7-35
Controller Connect Check Send Timer 7-36
Controller IP Address 7-37
Decode Priority (5020 only) 7-37
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Decode Security 7-40
Default Router 7-41
Device Name 7-42
DHCP (Obtain IP Address Via DHCP) 7-43
Display Backlight Level 7-44
Display Backlight Timeout 7-44
Domain (5020 only) 7-46
IDRSEnable (5020 only) 7-47
IDRSRetries (5020 only) 7-47
IDRSScope (5020 only) 7-48
IDRSServerAddr (5020 only) 7-48
IDRSTimeout (5020 only) 7-49
IE Autodial Name 7-49
IE Cache Size 7-50
IE Function Key URLs 7-50
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IE Home Page 7-51
IE Proxy Server Address 7-51
IE Proxy Server Port 7-52
IE Underline Links 7-52
IE Use LAN (No Auto Dial) 7-53
IE Use Proxy Server 7-54
Inactivity Timeout (5020 only) 7-54
Interleaved 2 of 5 7-55
IrDA Baud Rate 7-57
Keypad Caps Lock 7-58
Keypad Clicker 7-59
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Maximum Retries 7-60
Maximum Sleep Duration 7-60
MSI 7-61
Network Loopback 7-63
Network Name 7-63
Network Port 7-64
PDF 417 7-65
Plessey (5020 only) 7-66
Postamble 7-67
Power Management 7-69
Preamble 7-69
Primary DNS Server 7-71
Primary/Station Radio ROM Version 7-72
Primary WINS Server 7-72
Radio Description 7-73
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Radio MAC Address 7-73
Radio ROM Version (5020 only) 7-74
Receive All Multicasts 7-74
Reservation Threshold 7-75
Roaming Allowed (5020 only) 7-76
Scanner Mode (5020 only) 7-77
Scanner Redundancy 7-78
Scanner Selection (5020 only) 7-79
Scanner Timeout 7-81
Scanner Trigger 7-82
Secondary DNS Server 7-83
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Secondary WINS Server 7-84
Security Identification (5020 Only) 7-85
SNMP Identification Contact 7-86
SNMP Identification Location 7-86
SNMP Identification Name 7-87
SNMP Security Encryption Key 7-87
SNMP Security IP Address 7-88
SNMP Security Read Encryption 7-89
SNMP Security Read-Only Community String 7-89
SNMP Security Read/Write Community String 7-90
SNMP Security Subnet Mask 7-90
SNMP Security Write Encryption 7-91
SNMP Trap Authentication 7-92
SNMP Trap Community Name 7-92
SNMP Trap IP Address 7-93
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SNMP Trap Port 7-94
SNMP Trap Threshold 7-94
Speaker Volume 7-95
Station Name 7-96
Subnet Mask 7-96
Supported WEP 7-97
Symbology Identifier (5020 only) 7-98
TCP/IP Extensions Delayed Acknowledgement Timer 7-103
TCP/IP Extensions Initial Roundtrip Time 7-103
TCP/IP Extensions Receive Window Size 7-104
TFTP Resend Limit 7-105
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TFTP Timeout 7-105
Transmit Mode (5020 only) 7-106
Transmit Rate 7-107
UDP Plus Enable 7-107
UPC/EAN 7-108
Virtual Wedge 7-112
Virtual Wedge Code Page 7-112
Virtual Wedge Grid 7-113
WEP Encryption 7-115
WEP Key 7-116
WEP Key Length 7-117
WEP Transmit Key 7-117
502X Default Configuration
A
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Full ASCII Charts
Contents
B
C
Full ASCII Table B-3
Full ASCII Bar Code Chart B-6
Control Characters B-6
Symbols and Punctuation Marks B-7
Numbers B-8
Uppercase Letters B-9
Lowercase Letters B-10
Extending the Unit Manager Main Menu
Getting Started C-3
Required Tools C-3
Understanding the 502X Registry C-3
Extending the Main Menu C-5
Importing a Registry File C-10
Registry Property Values C-10
Break C-10
DisplayName C-11
Ordinal C-11
Password C-11
Value C-12
Extending the Configuration Applications
D
Getting Started D-3
Required Tools D-3
Understanding the 502X Registry D-4
Extending the Configuration Application D-5
Importing a Registry File D-9
Registry Property Values D-10
Adapter D-10
Bound D-10
ChoiceFmt D-11
CmdOID D-11
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CmdString D-12
Constraint D-12
DefVal D-13
DisplayName D-13
Expert D-14
Hidden D-14
MaxChars D-14
OID D-15
Ordinal D-15
PageDependency D-16
PropEditor D-16
Range D-16
ReadOnly D-17
Security D-17
ShortDesc D-17
TextFmt D-18
Type D-19
Required and Optional Registry Property Values D-19
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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. Otherwise, refer to the Worldwide Sales & Service list
that ships with this manual for the address and telephone number of your Intermec sales
organization.
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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Before You Begin
Do not repair or adjust alone
under any circumstances. Someone capable of providing first aid must always be
present for your safety.
First aid
Never neglect an injury, no matter how slight it seems.
Resuscitation
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
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.
Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an injury.
Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stops
Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a
Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone
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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
Note:
contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of
circumstances.
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About This Manual
This manual contains detailed configuration, management, and programming
information for
the 5020 Data Collection PC
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the 5023 Data Collection PC
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Use this manual in conjunction with the 5020 Data Collection PC User’s Manual (Part
No. 068975) or the 5023 Data Collection PC User’s Manual (Part No. 070698), which
explains how to install, operate, and maintain your 5020 or 5023 computer.
This manual was written for analysts and programmers who operate, program, and
connect the 502X to a network or system. A basic understanding of Windows
programming and data communications is necessary.
Terminology
You should be aware of how these terms are being used in this manual:
Term Description
with Release 3.0 firmware.
with Release 1.0 firmware.
502X
502X PC
Unit
Manager
Computer
Host
DCS 30X The term “DCS 30X” is used throughout the manual to indicate
These terms indicate any 502X Data Collection PC. More
specific terms, such as “RF 5020,” indicate a specific type of
502X Data Collection PC.
The term “Unit Manager” refers to the Unit Manager for
PlanNET application suite.
The terms “computer” and “host” indicate a personal computer
or other computer that communicates with the 502X.
a member of the DCS 30X data collection server family. The
DCS 30X is a newer data collection server that replaces the
Model 200 Controller. Unless otherwise noted, you can use
either the DCS 30X or the Model 200 Controller.
Format Conventions for Input From a Keyboard or Keypad
This table describes the formatting conventions for input from computer keyboards and
502X keypads:
Convention Description
Special
Italic text Indicates that you must replace the parameter with a value. See
text Shows the command as you should enter it into the 502X PC. See
“Format Conventions for Commands” later in this chapter.
“Format Conventions for Commands” later in this chapter.
Ctrl Bold text represents a key on your keypad. For example, Tab
represents the Tab key and M represents the letter M key.
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Format Conventions for Input From a Keyboard or Keypad (continued)
Convention Description
Ctrl-Z
&
"
When two keys are joined with a dash, press them simultaneously.
For example, if you see the command Ctrl-C, press the two keys at
the same time.
Shows the key you must press on the 502X. For example, “press &”
directs you to press the right Enter key on the 502X keypad.
Shows a series of 502X keys you must press and release in the order
shown. For example, “Press " to access the Configure
menu.”
Format 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:
Part Number
*1234*
*1234*
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 creating bar code labels
with a bar code 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.
Name
Name
Bar code (Code 39)
Bar code (Code 39)
Human-readable interpretation
Human-readable interpretation
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Format Conventions for Commands
This manual includes sample commands that are shown exactly as you should type
them on your 502X. The manual also describes the syntax for many commands,
defining each parameter in the command. This example illustrates the format
conventions used for commands:
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Scan a bar code label with this syntax:
+/$+command
where:
+/ is the syntax for the Enter Accumulate Mode command.
$+ is the syntax for the Change Configuration command.
command
is the syntax for the command you want to change.
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This table defines the conventions used in the example:
Convention Description
Before You Begin
Special
Italic
where This word introduces a list of the command’s parameters and
font Commands appear in this font. You enter the command exactly as it
is shown.
text Italics indicate a variable, which you must replace with a real value,
such as a number, filename, or keyword.
explains the values you can specify for them.
Other Intermec Manuals
You may need additional information when working with the 502X Data Collection PC
in a data collection system. Please visit our Web site at www.intermec.com for a list of
available manuals or to access 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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Introducing the 502X Data Collection PC
This chapter introduces the Intermec 502X Data Collection PC family.
What Is the 502X Data Collection PC?
The 5020 and 5023 (502X) Data Collection PC are portable hand-held computers that
come ready to connect to your network. The 502X makes data collection easy and is
engineered to take full advantage of its Microsoft
Models and Options
The 502X family of Data Collection PCs includes these models:
020
5
0
2
0
5
Batch 5020
The basic 5020 PC has one PC card slot for Type I or Type II 16-bit
memory and input/output (I/O) cards and one slot for a compact flash memory card.
RF 5020
The RF version of the 5020 is available with a WLI-F 2.4 GHz OpenAir
frequency hopping spread spectrum radio or an IEEE 802.11b High Rate (HR) direct
sequence radio and includes a single slot for a compact flash memory card. The radio
includes an adjustable antenna.
®
Windows® CE operating system.
1
3
2
0
5
5023
The 5023 comes with a SmartCard reader and an 802.11b HR radio with
adjustable antenna. The built-in handle includes a scanner trigger.
These options are available for batch and RF 5020s:
Integrated scanner (standard, long-range, high-density, or high-visibility) or tethered
•
scanner port
Full alphabetic or standard multifunction keypad
•
Keypads to support western European languages
•
Asian character sets
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This manual tells you how to use the features and options available on all models of the
502X.
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Whats New?
With this revision of the system manual, several significant changes were made to
support hardware and software for the 502X:
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Release 3.0 firmware for 5020
configuration commands and remote device management naming:
Intermec Device Registration System (IDRS) configuration commands
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Symbology Identifier configuration commands
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Unit Manager for PlanNET (formerly Unit Management)
•
For help with the IDRS and Symbology Identifier commands, see Chapter 7,
“Configuration Command Reference.” For help with Unit Manager, see Chapter 4,
“Using Unit Manager.”
Windows CE 3.0
and file-handling capabilities, interprocess communications, and SSCE components
preinstalled and certified by Microsoft to support SQL Server applications.
The 5020 now ships with Windows CE 3.0, providing greater storage
The 5020 Release 3.0 firmware includes new
Learning About the Installed Software
The 502X ships with the following software components installed.
Automatic Data Collection (ADC) server
the 502X bar code reader engine. It allows multiple applications to retrieve ADC data
from the 502X reader engine.
The ADC server is the software interface to
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Configuration
configuration of the 502X.
Desktop
Notification Tray (instead of a Task bar) that displays 502X status icons, and control
panel applets. You can use the control panel applets to customize your 502X settings.
Fast Config
settings set up and running quickly.
HTTP server
The HTTP server supports server-side scripting.
Intermec Software Development Kit (SDK) library functions
software components that support the use of Intermec SDK. These components are
required when applications use SDK functions.
Internet Explorer (IE) Browser
Web browser-based data collection applications.
The desktop provides the user interface to the 502X, including a Start button,
The local Configuration application enables you to view and change the
The Fast Config application helps you get the 502X general network
The server software enables you to connect the 502X with the Internet.
The library functions are
The browser is a client application that can be used for
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Language components
components (on all 502X devices) and international language fonts (on 5020 only).
International language fonts support western European languages including Danish,
Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish.
The 5020 is also available with Chinese, Japanese, or Korean character sets.
PC Connection
PC.
Programming environment support
support the use of COM/Active X, Visual Basic, C Runtime Libraries, Active Template
Library, and Microsoft Foundation Classes.
Radio drivers
or IEEE 802.11b HR radio.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
protocol designed to facilitate the exchange of management information between
network devices. Use SNMP to control and configure the 502X anywhere on an SNMP
enabled network.
Unit Manager for PlanNET
Management, File Manager, Process Manager, Application Manager, and Event Viewer.
Use the Unit Manager applications to remotely manage and configure your 502X.
Varadero
create thin-client applications supporting multiple device platforms. For more
information, go to www.abacomobile.com.
PC Connection allows you to establish a serial connection to another
The radio drivers control the operation of the WLI-F 2.4 GHz OpenAir
Varadero is a mobile framework that allows Visual Basic developers to
The language components consist of U.S. language
The 502X contains software components that
SNMP is an application-layer
This suite of applications includes Configuration
Windows CE
designed for hand-held devices. The 5020 ships with Windows CE 3.0 and the 5023
ships with Windows CE 2.12.
Note:
This document provides complementary or late-breaking information not contained in
this manual.
Windows CE is a compact, efficient, multiplatform operating system
A README.TXT file is included on the 502X in Unicode text (.TXT) format.
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This manual provides all the information necessary to configure and operate the 502X
Data Collection PC. To learn more about performing tasks or using the features on the
502X, see the chapter list below.
Task or Feature See This Chapter
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Configuring your 502X and connecting it to
your network
Setting local unit parameters on your 502X
using the control panel applets
Using the Unit Manager applications to
configure parameters and manage information
on your 502X
Developing and installing applications on your
502X, and using ActiveSync
Using reader commands while operating the
502X
Information on all the 502X configuration
commands
Lists of default configuration values Appendix A, “502X Default Configuration”
Table of ASCII characters and their binary,
hexadecimal, and Code 39 equivalents
Extending and customizing Unit Manager,
including registry definitions and examples
Chapter 2, “Configuring and Connecting the
502X”
Chapter 3, “Customizing the 502X Using
the Control Panel”
Chapter 4, “Using Unit Manager”
Chapter 5, “Developing and Installing
Applications”
Chapter 6, “Reader Command Reference”
Chapter 7, “Configuration Command
Reference”
Appendix B, “Full ASCII Charts”
Appendix C, “Extending the Unit Manager
Main Menu”
Extending and customizing the local
Configuration and the remote Configuration
Management applications, including registry
definitions and examples
For specific information about the 5020 or 5023, see the 5020 Data Collection PC
User’s Manual (Part No. 068975) or the 5023 Data Collection PC User’s Manual (Part
No. 070698).
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Appendix D, “Extending the Configuration
Applications”
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Configuring and Connecting the 502X
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This chapter includes a basic overview of direct and remote configuration methods. It
also includes information about connecting the 502X to your wired or wireless
network.
How to Configure the 502X
You can configure many operating characteristics of the 502X Data Collection PC, such
as the bar code symbologies it decodes or the network settings. These characteristics are
controlled by configuration parameters. The values that you set for the configuration
parameters determine how the computer operates.
There are several ways to configure the 502X. The next section is an overview of
configuration methods.
Setting Parameters Directly
You can directly configure the 502X using these applications or methods:
Configuring and Connecting the 502X
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Fast Config
basic network parameters and get the 502X connected to your network. For help, see
“Using Fast Config” in Chapter 2 of your user’s manual.
Configuration application
set all parameters and view system information. For help, see “Using the Configuration
Application” in Chapter 2 of your user’s manual.
Scan Bar Codes
including symbology enabling and scanner operation. For help, see “Configuring the
502X by Scanning Bar Code Labels” in Chapter 2 of your user’s manual.
Control Panel Applets
or dialing properties using the Control Panel applets. Some local unit settings can only
be accessed through the Control Panel. For help, see Chapter 3, “Customizing the 502X
Using the Control Panel.”
When first setting up the 502X, use Fast Config to set or enable most
Use the Configuration application to individually select and
You can scan bar code labels to configure basic scanning parameters
You can change local unit settings such as memory allocation
Setting Parameters Remotely
After the 502X is communicating in your network, you can use these methods to
remotely configure all parameters:
Configuration Management
Configuration Management application in Unit Manager to individually select and set
all parameters and view system information. You can configure parameters for each
502X on your network one at a time using Configuration Management. For help, see
“Using Configuration Management” in Chapter 4.
Use a Web browser on your desktop PC and the
SNMP Commands
the 502X from an SNMP management station. For help, see “Configuring the 502X by
Using SNMP” later in this chapter.
You can configure all parameters by sending SNMP commands to
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Using Fast Config
The Fast Config application is designed to help you quickly enter basic network
parameters and get the 502X connected to your wired or RF network. Fast Config
presents a series of dialog boxes that allows you to set basic network parameters
including
date and time.
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baud rate of a host PC serial port.
•
DHCP server enabling.
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IP address, subnet mask, and default router.
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primary and secondary WINS addresses.
•
primary and secondary DNS addresses.
•
security ID and domain for OpenAir radios.
•
network name and WEP key for 802.11b HR radios.
•
device name.
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To set other parameters, use the Configuration application.
After you use Fast Config, the 502X should be communicating with your wired or RF
network. When an RF 502X is in range of the access point, the
remains on in the Notification Tray indicating that the 502X is communicating with the
access point.
To access Fast Config
1. Open the Start menu and select Programs.
2. Select Fast Config and press Enter. The Welcome screen appears.
Follow the onscreen prompts to set or enable network parameters. For help, see “Using
Fast Config” in Chapter 2 of your user’s manual.
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