Intermec 6540 Getting Started Manual

6540 Stationary Terminal

GETTING STARTED

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Revision B

June 1999

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Introduction

Table of Contents

Section 1

Introduction to the 6540 Terminal............................................................................................ 1-1

Section 2

Set Up..................................................................................................................................... 2-1

Unpacking ....................................................................................................................... 2-1

Powering on for the First Time......................................................................................... 2-1

Section 3

Mounting and Adjusting........................................................................................................... 3-1

Desktop Configuration without Mounting Bracket ............................................................ 3-1

Supplied Hardware .......................................................................................................... 3-6

Protective Cable Cover Assembly ..................................................................................... 3-7

Supplied Hardware............................................................................................................ 3-8

Section 4

Connecting to the Network....................................................................................................... 4-1

Wired Network Connection for the Terminal..................................................................... 4-1

ODI (Novell) Network Locate the network driver files in the following directories:........ 4-1

TCPIP Network ........................................................................................................... 4-3

Wireless Proxim Connection for the Terminal................................................................... 4-5

ODI (Novell) Network.................................................................................................. 4-5

TCPIP Network ........................................................................................................... 4-8

Network Configuration................................................................................................. 4-9

Token Ring Network Connection.....................................................................................4-11

ODI (Novell) Network.................................................................................................4-11

Configuration of the Token Card .................................................................................4-13

TCPIP Network..............................................................................................................4-14

Section 5

Storing Programs and Data...................................................................................................... 5-1

Copying Files to the Terminal........................................................................................... 5-1

BIOS Version 3.0 or Newer.......................................................................................... 5-1

BIOS Older than Version 3.0 ........................................................................................ 5-1

Disk Drives...................................................................................................................... 5-2

Solid State Disks–Models DFB and DSB...................................................................... 5-2

ROM Disk (Drive A:)................................................................................................... 5-2

Flash Disk (Drive B:)................................................................................................... 5-2

SRAM Disk–Model DSB Only (Drive C:).................................................................... 5-2

Hard Drive–Model DHB (Drive C:).............................................................................. 5-3

Virtual Disk (D:).......................................................................................................... 5-3

CONFIG and AUTOEXEC Files ..................................................................................... 5-3

CONFIG.SYS.............................................................................................................. 5-4

USERCONF.SYS........................................................................................................ 5-4

AUTOEXEC.BAT....................................................................................................... 5-4

USER.BAT.................................................................................................................. 5-4

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Mini ROM DOS.............................................................................................................. 5-4

Full ROM DOS ............................................................................................................... 5-4

Section 6

Display and Keyboard.............................................................................................................. 6-1

Principle of Operation...................................................................................................... 6-1

Configuring the Display ................................................................................................... 6-1

Writing to the Display...................................................................................................... 6-2

Simulating a Large Block Cursor ..................................................................................... 6-2

Writing Applications for the Display ................................................................................ 6-2

Keyboard......................................................................................................................... 6-5

Using an External Keyboard............................................................................................. 6-6

Special Keyboard Versions............................................................................................... 6-6

Reduced Keys .............................................................................................................. 6-6

European Layout .......................................................................................................... 6-8

Section 7

Inputs and Interfaces ................................................................................................................ 7-1

Connecting Bar Code Scanners and Magnetic Stripe Readers ............................................ 7-1

Parallel Port ..................................................................................................................... 7-2

Section 8

ROM-DOS for Models DFB and DSB..................................................................................... 8-1

Internal ROM-DOS Commands ....................................................................................... 8-1

External ROM-DOS Commands ...................................................................................... 8-4

Section 9

Configuring the Bar Code Decoder ........................................................................................... 9-1

Installing the Configuration Software on a PC .................................................................. 9-1

Creating a Configuration File........................................................................................... 9-1

Modify Parameters....................................................................................................... 9-2

Saving the File ............................................................................................................. 9-2

Quitting the Program.................................................................................................... 9-2

Loading a Configuration File into the Bar Code Decoder................................................... 9-2

Section 10

Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................10-1

Unit does not boot...........................................................................................................10-1

Do you hear tones when you boot the unit?......................................................................10-1

Do you see characters on the display? ..............................................................................10-1

Does the unit hang on a command?..................................................................................10-1

Is the following line causing the problem?....................................................................10-1

Mini-Command appears at boot.......................................................................................10-2

Cannot copy files to A or B drives...................................................................................10-2

Are you trying to copy files to the A drive?..................................................................10-2

Are you trying to copy files to the B drive? ..................................................................10-2

Scanner is not working....................................................................................................10-2

Does the scanner appear to be powered up and registering good reads? .........................10-2

I cannot get a post or preamble configured .......................................................................10-2

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I cannot get files to the 6540 Terminal.............................................................................10-2

I cannot connect to the network .......................................................................................10-3

Appendix A

Network Drivers......................................................................................................................A-1

Appendix B

Utility Disk ..............................................................................................................................B-1

Appendix C

Rear Panel Connector Pin Assignments.................................................................................... C-1

Power Supply .................................................................................................................. C-1

Laser Scanner Port...........................................................................................................C-2

Bar Code Wand Port........................................................................................................ C-2

External Keyboard Port....................................................................................................C-2

COM1 and COM2 Ports..................................................................................................C-3

LPT1 Port........................................................................................................................ C-3

10BASE-T Port............................................................................................................... C-4

10BASE2 Port................................................................................................................. C-4

Appendix D

Configuration Bar Codes..........................................................................................................D-1

Configuration Commands ........................................................................................................D-2

Family A: Audio Management and Data Transmission...................................................... D-3

Family B: Bar Code Formats ............................................................................................D-6

Family C: Code 39 Parameters.........................................................................................D-7

Family D: Interleaved 2 of 5 Parameters...........................................................................D-9

Family F: UPC/EAN Parameters....................................................................................D-11

Family G: UPC/EAN Parameters ................................................................................... D-13

Family H: Parameters for Code 128, MSI, Plessey and Code 93 .....................................D-15

Family I: Advanced Features.......................................................................................... D-17

Full ASCII Bar Code Chart (HEX 00 - 2F).................................................................D-18

Full ASCII Bar Code Chart (HEX 30-5F)...................................................................D-19

Full ASCII Bar Code Chart (HEX 60-7F)...................................................................D-20

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Section 1

2

Introduction to the 6540 Terminal

The 6540 Terminal is a rugged PC-based data collection terminal. In most respects it is like a
DOS PC. Application developers can easily write custom applications for this terminal. Its
Ethernet interface makes it easy for network administrators to manage.

3

1

4

5

1. Status indicators

2. Display

3. Keypad

4. Power switch

5. Rubber nonskid feet

Figure 1-1

Desktop Configuration

In other respects, however, it is different from a standard desktop PC. In particular, the terminal’s
display is smaller than a standard PC. You must adapt applications for the display.

In addition, the solid state disk and data storage devices of Models DFB and DSB are different
from a desktop PC that typically uses a hard drive. The DFB Model has a flash drive instead of
the standard disk drive. Flash is a different type of stable storage with faster access than a disk
drive because it has no moving parts. The DSB Model has an SRAM (Static Random Access

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Memory) drive. The SRAM drive is faster than the other models, but contents of its memory are
lost if power fails. The DHB Model has a standard disk drive.

In addition, its enclosure is specialized for the requirements of industrial environments. It is
designed for permanent mounting to a desktop or wall.

LocalName is the name of the file, including path as it will be found on the hand held computer.

1 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 1362

1. 10BASE-T jack

2. VGA port (optional)

3. 10BASE2 connector

4. COM 2 port

5. COM 1 port

6. Wireless ethernet slot (optional)

7. LPT 1 printer port

8. CCD wand scanner or magnetic stripe reader jack

9. CCD wand or laser scanner port

10. Wedge scanner or external keyboard (P/S2 type)

11. Power supply

12. Spacer post for cable cover

13. Mounting hole for cable cover

Figure 1-2

Connector Panel

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Set Up

Unpacking

Several different models are available, and each can be ordered with a range of options and
accessories. When unpacking, check the packing list against your order, and ensure that all
of the listed options and accessories are present.

Accessories are all visible, and their presence is easy to verify. The connectors for optional
add-on cards should be visible through the rear panel. The CPU type and speed, and the
memory configuration are reported on the display when the unit goes through its self-test
upon power up.

Powering on for the First Time

All units are thoroughly tested at the factory. Nonetheless we recommend you power up
each unit upon receipt to verify that it is operating normally. Powering up the unit requires
connecting the power supply to the proper port on the unit’s rear panel and positioning the
power switch in the “on” position (marked I). The unit runs a power-up self-test that reports
the status of its main systems and terminates at a DOS prompt. Scanners connected to the
scanner ports work normally. The unit is ready to connect to an Ethernet network.

Section 2

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Section 2 Set Up

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Section 3

Mounting and Adjusting

The terminal rests on desktop or is permanently mounted to a desktop or wall using its adjustable
mounting bracket accessory. Its protective cable cover accessory attaches to the top panel of the
unit, to provide environmental protection.

Desktop Configuration without Mounting Bracket

In the desktop configuration without the adjustable mounting bracket, the supplied feet should be
attached as shown in Figure 3-1. When an adjustable mounting bracket is ordered with the unit
the rubber feet are not supplied.

Desktop Configuration without Adjustable Mounting Bracket

Figure 3-1

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3-2

The following illustrations show how you can permanently attach the terminal to a desk or wall
with the optional mounting bracket.

Figure 3-2

Desktop Configuration with Adjustable Mounting Bracket

Use the adjustable mounting bracket (part number 2-486015-20) for either surface. Once the
bracket is installed, you can tilt the terminal from 0 to 15 degrees, by loosening the thumbscrews,
tilting the unit, then retightening the screws.

You can permanently mount the terminal to a wall using the adjustable mounting bracket. Note
that the recommended orientation of the bracket depends on the position of the unit with respect
to the operator.

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Figure 3-3

Wall Mount Orientation Below Shoulder Level

Section 3 Mounting and Adjusting

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Figure 3-4

Wall Mount Orientation Above Shoulder Level

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Drill holes where indicated using a drill size appropriate for the permanent fastener you plan to use.

Affix bracket to countertop or wall using a fastener you supply. (Do not exceed 10-32 size fastener.)

Press two of the four vibration-damping grommets into the mounting bracket and two into the J-shaped

Attach two J-shaped brackets to the terminal by inserting the pan-head screws through the flat washers and

the slots on the J-shaped brackets, then through the vibration damping grommets, then into the mating

inserts in the case. You may need to remove the nonskid feet to expose the mating inserts. If so, simply

pull off the feet to uncover the inserts.

Attach the main brackets to the terminal by inserting the pan-head screws through the flat washers and

vibration damping grommets, then into the mating inserts in the case.

Insert thumbscrews through the main bracket and screw them into the inserts on the J-shaped brackets.

Once installed, you can tilt the terminal up to 15 degrees by loosening the thumbscrews, tilting the terminal,

retightening the screws.

Template for Drilling Bracket Holes

8”

bracket.

Instructions:

1. Cut out template along the dotted line.

2. Tape template to desired location.

3.

4.

5.

6.

4”

Figure 3-5

them

7.

8.

9.

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Figure 3-6

Mounting Bracket Hardware

Supplied Hardware

Item

1. Mounting Bracket 12” x 6” x 2.5” (30 x 15 x 6 cm) 1

2. J-Shaped Bracket 0.75” x 0.50” x 2.0” (2 x 1 x 5 cm) 2

3. Pan Head Screw #10 - 32 x 0.375” Phillips 4

4. Flat Washer #10 4

5. Vibration Damping Grommet 4

6. Thumb Screw #10 - 32 x .0375” 2

Quantity

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Figure 3-7

Badge Reader Attachment to Mounting Bracket

The badge reader bracket can be installed on either side of the mounting bracket as shown. The
badge reader includes two supplied screws (#4.40 x 0.250” L). Insert them as shown through the
bracket and into the threaded inserts in the adjustable mounting bracket. Attach the badge reader
to the badge reader bracket using screws supplied with that product.

Protective Cable Cover Assembly

1. Place unit face down on its keyboard.

2. Position tabs on the protective cover into the matching holes on the case of the unit.

3. Rotate the cover so that the notches align with the spacers on the two screws in front of

the connector panel.

4. Press the cable cover into place against the screw spacers until firmly seated.

5. Attach all desired cables to appropriate ports.

6. Lay cables across the edge of the cover with the screw holes.

7. Lay platform on cable cover.

8. Turn the terminal over, so its keyboard is facing up. Secure the cover with the supplied

screws. The foam liner on the inside edge of the cover protects the cables.

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2

LocalName is the name of the file, including path as it will be found on the hand held
computer.

1. Cable cover

2. Platform

3. Screw holes for securing front to back

4. Notch to put in hole on terminal

5. Mounting screws with spacers

6. Hole for cover tab

Figure 3-8

Protective Cable Cover Assembly

Supplied Hardware

Item Quantity

1. Protective Cover 1

2. Platform 1

3. #6-32 Phillips Head Screw (see Figure 3-9) 3

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1. Cable exit edge

2. Screw hole for clamping screw

3. Clamping screw

Figure 3-9

Final Assembly for Protective Cable Cover

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Section 4

Connecting to the Network

The terminal includes drivers that let you connect it to all popular networks. In Models DFB and
DSB, they are located on the FLASH (B:) drive of the terminal. In Model DHB they are located
on the hard disk drive (C:). The network drivers are loaded on the terminal based on your order.

All of the network configurations require adding, deleting, or modifying files on the B: or C: drives.
In the Model DFB and DSB, since the B: drive is a flash drive, and it is shipped in its write­protected mode, these operations require you remove the write protection. For information on
using the flash drive, see Section 5. In the Model DHB these files are not protected, but can be by
using the standard DOS ATTRIB.EXE command.

The following sections show you what files are loaded, and what files need to be modified for your
particular configuration.

NOTE: On initial boot the unit reports errors. You must configure it for your network to remove

these errors.

Wired Network Connection for the Terminal

This section applies to the terminal with the standard onboard Crystal Ethernet connection..
Within this section are two subsections − one for ODI networks and the other for TCPIP networks.
If your terminal connects to a Novell network, follow the ODI instructions. If connecting to a
TCPIP network, follow the TCPIP instructions.

ODI (Novell) Network Locate the network driver files in the following
directories:

Model Network File Location

DFB B:\NET
DSB B:\NET
DHB C:\NET

The network files follow with a brief description of their function.
LSL.COM – Link Support Layer
EODIISA.COM – ODI Driver for terminal Onboard Crystal Ethernet chip set
IPXODI.COM – IPX driver for ODI protocol
NETX.EXE – Novell Netware communicator
STARTNET.BAT – The batch file that loads the network drivers
NET.CFG – Novell Network configuration file

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The terminal is configured so the following network drivers execute upon boot: USER.BAT and

STARTNET.BAT. The contents of the USER.BAT and STARTNET.BAT files follow.

USER.BAT (DFB AND DSB)

SET PATH=B:\net;%PATH%
b:
cd net
startnet.bat

USER.BAT (DHB)

SET PATH=C:\net;%path%
c:
cd net
startnet.bat

STARTNET.BAT (DSB AND DFB)

b:\net\lsl
b:\net\eodiisa
b:\net\ipxodi
b:\net\netx

set name=guest
set nwlanguage=english

STARTNET.BAT (DHB)

c:\net\lsl
c:\net\eodiisa
c:\net\ipxodi
c:\net\netx

set name=guest
set nwlanguage=English
You must modify certain files for use with your network. One is the NET.CFG file. An example

of this file follows.

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NET.CFG

LINK SUPPORT [Do not modify]
BUFFERS 8 1500 [Modify if needed]
MEMPOOL 4096 [Modify if needed]
MAX BOARDS 4 [Modify if needed]
MAX STACKS 4 [Modify if needed]

Link Driver EODIISA [Do not modify]
port 300 [Do not modify]
frame ethernet_II [Modify to Match your system]
frame ethernet_802.2 [Modify to Match your system]
protocol ipx e0 ethernet_802.2 [Modify to Match your system]

USERCONF.SYS (DSB)

SHELL=b:\COMMAND.COM /P

USERCONF.SYS (DFB AND DHB)

(Not Required)

TCPIP Network

Locate the network drivers in the following directories:

Model Network File Location

DFB Not Applicable
DSB B:\PCTCP and C:\ for the rloginvt.exe file
DHB C:\PCTCP

The network files are shown along with a brief description of their function.
EPKTISA.COM – Onboard Crystal Ethernet packet driver
ETHDRV.EXE – PCTCP’s TCPIP kernel
PCTCP.INI – Network configuration file for kernel
PING.EXE – Signals specific devices to confirm their connection
RLOGINVT.EXE – Remote login capabilities
TN.EXE – Telnet terminal emulation
TFTP.EXE – Telnet file transfers between different computers on the network

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The terminal is configured so that the following network drivers execute upon boot: USER.BAT
and STARTNET.BAT. The contents of the USER.BAT and STARTNET.BAT are shown.

USER.BAT (DFB AND DSB)

SET PATH=B:\PCTCP;%PATH%
b:\pctcp\epktisa.com 0x60 0x300
SET PCTCP=b:\pctcp\pctcp.ini
b:\pctcp\ethdrv

USER.BAT (DHB)

SET PATH=C:\pctcp;%PATH%
c:\pctcp\epktisa.com 0x60 0x300
SET PCTCP=c:\pctcp\pctcp.ini
C:\pctcp\ethdrv

USERCONF.SYS (DSB)

shell=b:\command.com /p

USERCONF.SYS (DFB AND DHB)

(Not required)
You must modify certain files to configure them for use with your network. One is PCTCP.INI

file. An example of this file follows.

PCTCP.INI

[pctcp ifcust 0]
ip-address = [Place Units IP address here]
subnet-mask = [Place Units Subnet Mask here]
router = [Place router's IP address here or remove line]
router = [Place router's IP address here or remove line]
router = [Place router's IP address here or remove line]
interface-type = PKTDRV [Do not change]
frame-type = Token-Ring [Change if you are on a different frame-type]

[pctcp addresses]
domain-name-server = [Place DNS IP Address here, else remove entire section]

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[pctcp general]
user = [Place user name of person using this unit, else remove line]
host-name = [Place name of machine on this line]
domain = [List the name of the domain the unit is in, else remove the line]
name-resolution = nis

[pctcp kernel]
interface = ifcust 0 [Do not change]
kernel-does-dns = yes
mtu-discovery = yes
multicast = no
pktdrv-loopback = yes
router-discovery = no
large-packets = 5
small-packets = 5

Wireless Proxim Connection for the Terminal

This section applies to the terminal with the wireless 2.4 GHz Ethernet connection. Within this
section are two subsections − one for ODI networks and the other for TCPIP networks. If your
terminal connects to a Novell network, follow the ODI subsection. If connecting to a TCPIP
network, follow the TCPIP subsection.

ODI (Novell) Network

The network driver files that have been installed on the terminal can be found at the following
directories:

Model Network File Location

DFB B:\NET
DSB B:\NET
DHB C:\NET

The network files are shown below along with a brief description of their function.
LSL.COM – Link Support Layer
RL2ISA.COM – ODI Driver for wireless 2.4GHz Proxim Ethernet card
IPXODI.COM – IPX driver for ODI protocol

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NETX.EXE – Novell Netware communicator
STARTNET.BAT – The batch file that loads the network drivers
NET.CFG – Novell Network configuration file
The terminal loads and executes the following network driver files upon boot up: USER.BAT and

STARTNET.BAT. The contents of the USER.BAT and STARTNET.BAT follow.

USER.BAT (DFB AND DSB)

SET PATH=B:\net;%PATH%
b:
cd net
startnet.bat

USER.BAT (DHB)

SET PATH=C:\net;%path%
c:
cd net
startnet.bat

STARTNET.BAT (DSB AND DFB)

b:\net\lsl
b:\net\rl2isa
b:\net\ipxodi
b:\net\netx

set name=guest
set nwlanguage=english

STARTNET.BAT (DHB)

c:\net\lsl
c:\net\rl2isa
c:\net\ipxodi
c:\net\netx

set name=guest
set nwlanguage=English

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USERCONF.SYS (DSB)

shell=b:\command.com /p

USERCONF.SYS (DHB AND DFB)

(not required)

You must modify certain files to configure them for use with your network. To do this, edit the

NET.CFG file. An example of this file follows.

NET.CFG

LINK SUPPORT [Do not modify]
BUFFERS 8 1500 [Modify if needed]
MEMPOOL 4096 [Modify if needed]
MAX BOARDS 4 [Modify if needed]
MAX STACKS 4 [Modify if needed]

LINK DRIVER RL2ISA [Do not modify]
INT 15 [Do not modify]
PORT 270 [Do not modify]
DOMAIN 0 [Modify for domain currently being used]
STATION_TYPE 0 [Modify for your network]
FRAME ethernet_802.2 [Modify for your network]
ROAM_CONFIG 1 [Modify for your network]
MAC_OPTIMIZE 1 [Modify for your network]
PEER_TO_PEER Y [Modify for your network]
protocol ipx e0 ethernet_802.2 [Modify for your network]
The wireless 2.4GHz Proxim card requires specific jumper settings. The following shows how the

switches must be set.
Jumper Settings:

1 – closed
2 – open
3 – open
4 – open
5 – closed
6 – closed
7 – open

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Where open is away from the number, and closed is toward the number.

TCPIP Network

The network driver files installed on the terminal can be found at the following directories:

Model Network File Location

DFB Not Applicable
DSB B:\TCPIP and C:\ for the rloginvt.exe file
DHB C:\TCPIP

The network files follow along with a brief description of their function.
RL2ISA.DOS – Onboard Crystal Ethernet NDIS driver
ETHDRV.EXE – PCTCP’s TCPIP kernel
PCTCP.INI – Network configuration file for the kernel
PING.EXE – Signals specific devices to confirm their connection
RLOGINVT.EXE – Remote login capabilities
TN.EXE – Telnet terminal emulation
TFTP.EXE – Transfers files from different computers on the network
PROTMAN.DOS – NDIS drivers
DIS_PKT.GUP – NDIS driver to a Packet driver converter
PROTMAN.EXE – NDIS drivers to Packet driver converter
NETBIND.EXE – Binds the driver to the network
PROTOCOL.INI – Configuration file to get information about the network card.
The terminal is configured so the following network driver files load and execute upon boot:

USER.BAT and USERCONF.SYS. The contents of the USER.BAT and USERCONF.SYS
follow.

USERCONF.SYS (DSB)

shell=b:\command.com /p
device=b:\pctcp\protman.dos /I:b:\pctcp
device=b:\pctcp\RL2ISA.dos
device=b:\pctcp\dis_pkt.gup

USERCONF.SYS (DHB)

device=c:\pctcp\protman.dos /I:c:\pctcp
device=c:\pctcp\RL2ISA.dos

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device=c:\pctcp\dis_pkt.gup

USER.BAT (DSB)

set path=b:\pctcp;c:\;b:\;a:\
b:\pctcp\protman.exe
b:\pctcp\netbind.com
SET PCTCP=b:\pctcp\pctcp.ini
b:\pctcp\ethdrv

USER.BAT (DHB)

set path=c:\pctcp;c:\;b:\;a:\
c:\pctcp\protman.exe
c:\pctcp\netbind.com
SET PCTCP=c:\pctcp\pctcp.ini
c:\pctcp\ethdrv

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Network Configuration

You must modify certain files to configure them for use with your network. You must edit the

PROTOCOL.INI and PCTCP.INI files. An example of these files follows.

PROTOCOL.INI

[protman]
DriverName=PROTMAN$ [Do not modify]

[RL2ISA]
DriverName=RL2ISA$ [Do not modify]
PORT=0x270 [Do not modify]
INT=15 [Do not modify]
CHANNEL=1 [Modify for your network]
SUBCHANNEL=1 [Modify for your network]
DOMAIN=0 [Modify for your network]
STATION_TYPE=0 [Modify for your network]
MASTER_NAME=MASTER [Modify for your network]
ROAM_CONFIG=1 [Modify for your network]
MAC_OPTIMIZE=1 [Modify for your network]

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PEER_TO_PEER=Y [Modify for your network]

[PKTDRV]
DriverName=PKTDRV$ [Do not modify]
intvec=0x60 [Do not modify]
chainvec=0x62 [Do not modify]
BINDINGS=RL2ISA [Do not modify]
senddelay=0 [Modify if needed]

PCTCP.INI

[pctcp ifcust 0]
ip-address = [Place unit’s IP address here]
subnet-mask = [Place unit’s subnet mask here]
router = [Place router's IP address here or remove line]
router = [Place router's IP address here or remove line]
router = [Place router's IP address here or remove line]
interface-type = PKTDRV [Do not change]
frame-type = DIX-Ethernet

[pctcp addresses]
domain-name-server = [Place DNS IP address here, else remove entire section]

[pctcp general]
etc-dir = c:\pctcp\etc [Place path to “etc” directory. Stores routing port information and other

specifics]
user = [Place user name, else remove line]
host-name = [Place name of machine on this line]
domain = [List the name of the unit’s domain, else remove the line]
name-resolution = dns

[pctcp kernel]
interface = ifcust 0 [Do not modify]

You must set some jumpers for the wireless 2.4GHz Proxim card. The following shows settings.

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Jumper Settings:

1 – closed
2 – open
3 – open
4 – open
5 – closed
6 – closed
7 – open

Where open is away from the number, and closed is toward the number.

Token Ring Network Connection

This section applies to the terminal with the Token Ring network connection. Within this section
are two subsections − one for ODI networks and the other for TCPIP networks. If connecting to a
Novell network, follow the ODI subsection. If connecting to a TCPIP network, follow the TCPIP
subsection.

ODI (Novell) Network

The network driver files that have been installed on the terminal can be found at the following
directories:

Model Network File Location

DFB B:\NET
DSB B:\NET
DHB C:\NET

The network files follow along with a brief description of their function.
LSL.COM – Link Support Layer
TOKEN.COM – ODI Driver for the TOKEN RING Network Card
IPXODI.COM – IPX driver for ODI protocol
NETX.EXE – Novell Netware communicator
STARTNET.BAT – Batch file that loads the network drivers
NET.CFG – Novell Network configuration file
LANAIDC.EXE – Configures Token Ring Card
LANAIDC.MSG – File used by the LANAIDC.EXE file
The terminal has been configured so the following network drivers load and execute upon boot.

USER.BAT and STARTNET.BAT do this. The contents of the USER.BAT and
STARTNET.BAT follow.

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USER.BAT (DFB AND DSB)

SET PATH=B:\net;%PATH%
b:
cd net
startnet.bat

USER.BAT (DHB)

SET PATH=C:\net;%path%
c:
cd net
startnet.bat

STARTNET.BAT (DSB AND DFB)

b:\net\lsl
b:\net\token
b:\net\ipxodi
b:\net\netx
f:
login

STARTNET.BAT (DHB)

c:\net\lsl
c:\net\token
c:\net\ipxodi
c:\net\netx
f:
login.
You must modify certain files to configure them for use with your network. For this configuration

of the terminal, you must edit the net.cfg file. An example of this file follows.

NET.CFG

LINK SUPPORT [Do not modify]
BUFFERS 8 1500 [Do not modify]
MEMPOOL 4096 [Do not modify]
MAX BOARDS 4 [Do not modify]
MAX STACKS 4 [Do not modify]

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LINK DRIVER TOKEN [Do not modify]
Frame Token-Ring [Do not modify]
MAX FRAME SIZE 4296 [Modify if needed]
The wireless 900MHz Aeronet card requires some jumper settings and file manipulation. The

following shows what the switches must be set at and what files need to be created

Configuration of the Token Card

You must modify the Token card. Use these files LANAIDC.EXE and LANAIDC.MSG.
Plug the card into a PC and type the following:
lanaidc /view
This gives you a listing of the important information about the card. You must modify it so it

looks like the following:

IBM Turbo 16/4 Token-Ring ISA Adapter
PnP Support: None Detected
Adapter number: 1
Adapter MAC Address: 00 06 29 10 0C BD
MicroCode Level: 000400 P3F3A4
Serial Number: IBM1080-00C40000
Adapter Mode: ISA16
Configuration: LEGACY
Adapter State: Active
I/O Address: A20-A23
Interrupt: 9
RAM Address: D0000-D3FFF
ROM Address: D4000-D5FFF
Remote IPL: Enabled
Token-Ring data rate: 16
Auto Sense data rate: Enabled
Adapter bus width: 16

Use the following command lines to make the modifications:

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lanaidc /fast=isa16
lanaidc /io=a20 /config=legacy /int=9 /rom=d4000 /ram=d0000

TCPIP Network

The network driver files that have been installed on the terminal can be found at the following
directories:

Model Network File Location

DFB Not Applicable
DSB B:\TCPIP and C:\ for the rloginvt.exe file
DHB C:\TCPIP

The network files are shown below along with a brief description of their function.
IBMTOK.DOS – Token Ring NDIS driver
TOKDRV.EXE – PCTCP’s TCPIP kernel for Token Rings
PCTCP.INI – The network configuration file for the kernel
PING.EXE – Signals specific devices to confirm their connection
RLOGINVT.EXE – Remote login
TELNET.EXE – Terminal emulation
TFTP.EXE – Transfer files from different computers on the network
LANAIDC.EXE – Configures Token Ring card
LANAIDC.MSG – Used by LANAIDC.EXE
PROTMAN.DOS – Internal file
DIS_PKT.GUP – Converts NDIS driver to a packet driver
PROTMAN.EXE – Internal file
NETBIND.EXE – Binds the driver to the network
PROTOCOL.INI – Configures the Network.
The terminal has been configured so that the following network drivers load and execute upon

boot. These files are USER.BAT and STARTNET.BAT. The contents of the USER.BAT and

STARTNET.BAT follow.

USERCONF.SYS (DSB)

SHELL=B:\COMMAND.COM /P
dos=high,umb
DEVICE=b:\PCTCP\PROTMAN.DOS /I:b:\PCTCP
DEVICE=b:\PCTCP\IBMTOK.DOS

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DEVICE=b:\PCTCP\DIS_PKT.GUP

USER.BAT (DSB)

SET PATH=b:\PCTCP;%PATH%
SET PCTCP=b:\PCTCP\PCTCP.INI
b:\pctcp\protman.exe
b:\PCTCP\NETBIND.COM
b:\PCTCP\TOKDRV.EXE -p 3

CONFIG.SYS (DHB)

SHELL=c:\COMMAND.COM /P
DEVICE=c:\PCTCP\PROTMAN.DOS /I:c:\PCTCP
DEVICE=c:\PCTCP\IBMTOK.DOS
DEVICE=c:\PCTCP\DIS_PKT.GUP

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AUTOEXEC.BAT (DHB)

SET PATH=c:\;c:\PCTCP;c:\DOS;c:\config;
SET PCTCP=c:\PCTCP\PCTCP.INI
c:\pctcp\protman.exe
c:\PCTCP\NETBIND.COM
c:\PCTCP\TOKDRV.EXE -p 2
You must modify certain files to configure them for use with your network. For this configuration

of the terminal, you must edit the PROTOCOL.INI and PCTCP.INI files. An example of these
follows.

PROTOCOL.INI

[protman]
DriverName=PROTMAN$

[TurboISA]
DriverName=IBMTOK$
RelativeUAA=1

[PKTDRV]
DriverName=PKTDRV$
intvec=0x60

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chainvec=0x62
BINDINGS=TurboISA
class=17

PCTCP.INI

[pctcp ifcust 0] [Do not modify]
ip-address = [Enter the IP address of the unit]
subnet-mask = [Enter the subnet mask of the unit]
router = interface-type = PKTDRV [Do not modify]
frame-type = Token-Ring [Do not modify]

[pctcp general]
host-name = [Enter a host name or remove]
domain = [Enter a domain or remove]
name-resolution = nis [Change if necessary for your network]

[pctcp kernel] [Do not modify]
interface = ifcust 0 [Do not modify]
kernel-does-dns = yes [Modify as necessary]
mtu-discovery = yes [Modify as necessary]
multicast = no [Modify as necessary]
pktdrv-loopback = yes [Modify as necessary]
router-discovery = no [Modify as necessary]
large-packets = 5 [Modify as necessary]
small-packets = 5 [Modify as necessary]

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Storing Programs and Data

Copying Files to the Terminal

Your method for copying files to the terminal depends on its BIOS revision level. BIOS older than
revision 3.0 requires one method. Newer BIOS requires another. Reboot the terminal to find its
BIOS version. Watch the upper left corner of the display to see the revision number during the
reboot. Follow the procedure for your version of BIOS.

BIOS Version 3.0 or Newer

These instructions also work when connected to a PC that is not a network terminal.

1. Use a “null modem” cable to connect the COM1 serial port on the terminal to the COM1

port on the PC with the files to be transferred. Intermec supplies a “null modem” cable,
part number
2-653860-00.

2. On the PC type:

REMDISK

REMDISK reports to which PC drive COM1 has been mapped.

3. On the 6540 Terminal type:

REMSERV <drive letter>:

Supply the drive letter where you want to add or modify files on the 6540 Terminal.

4. On the PC you should see the drive of the 6540 Terminal as the drive reported by

REMDISK. You can edit and copy files to this drive as you would a normal drive. For
example,

COPY C:\INTERMEC\6540\*.* D:\RAMDISK\UTILITY

Where “C” represents the PC drive and “D” represents the drive reported by REMDISK.

5. Copy the files from the PC to the 6540 Terminal using the DOS copy command and the

drive letters from the previous steps

BIOS Older than Version 3.0

Use the TRANSFER utility to transfer data through a serial port link. Follow this procedure:

1. Use a “null modem” cable to connect the COM1 serial port on the terminal to the COM1
port on the PC with the file to be transferred. Intermec supplies a “null modem” cable,
part number 999.

2. On the terminal type:

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TRANSFER<space>/COM1<space>/R<space>/B19200<space>[6540 destination
drive][path]filename<enter>

Example: TRANSFER /COM1 /R /B19200 B:\FILENAME.EXT <enter>

This command starts the transfer program on the terminal allowing it to receive a file from
your PC. You can specify a different name for the file on the terminal.

Note: Compress .INI and .CFG files before transferring. Use a common file compression

and extraction program to do this.

3. On the PC, type:

TRANSFER<space>/COM1<space>/S<space>/B19200<space>[6540
destination drive][path]filename<enter>

Repeat these steps for each file to be transferred.

Disk Drives

Solid State Disks–Models DFB and DSB

Models DFB and DSB use solid state devices to fill the role of conventional hard drives. They are
highly reliable and extremely fast, making them well suited for typical data collection applications.
For storage of large programs or files, or for use of conventional operating systems, including
DOS, Model DHB is available with a standard hard drive.

ROM Disk (Drive A:)

Models DFB and DSB come with a ROM disk (A: drive). It contains the core operating system
commands, the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files, and certain drivers. Programs can be
executed normally from the A drive, but files on the drive cannot be modified or erased, and new
programs cannot be added.

Flash Disk (Drive B:)

Models DFB and DSB come with a 512K FLASH disk (B: drive), which has the advantage of
providing permanent nonvolatile storage (without requiring the use of a backup battery). Programs
contained in the flash disk execute normally. The disk can also be write protected, and the terminal
defaults to the write-protected condition on power-up. Once the write protection is removed, files
can be copied to the FLASH drive using the standard DOS COPY commands, and files can be
deleted using the standard DOS DELETE command.

Following are the applicable commands:

SSDRIVE <space> B: <space> -URemove write protection.
SSDRIVE <space> B: <space> -W Add write protection.
SSDRIVE <space> B: <space> -F Format the drive.

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SRAM Disk–Model DSB Only (Drive C:)

The Model DSB can be configured with a 512KB or 1.5 MB SRAM disk (the C: drive, if present).
It operates exactly as a conventional hard disk, with the exception that permanent data storage
requires a battery backup.

Following are the applicable commands:

SSDRIVE <space> C: <space> -U Remove write protection
SSDRIVE <space> C: <space> -W Add write protection.
SSDRIVE <space> C: <space> -F Format the drive

Hard Drive–Model DHB (Drive C:)

The Model DHB can be equipped with a 1 GB+ hard drive, configured as the C: drive, which
functions exactly as a hard drive in a standard PC. A hard drive is mutually exclusive with a
SRAM drive, as described above. When a terminal is equipped with a hard drive, the SRAM and
flash are not included, however the hard drive includes a standard operating system, MS-DOS
version 6.22. The AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files are on the hard drive’s root directory.

Virtual Disk (D:)

You may create a virtual disk on any model. A virtual disk is a drive that uses standard memory
for data storage. It is volatile. If the unit loses power, you lose all data on this drive. The file
VDISK.SYS creates a virtual drive. Declare a virtual drive to be the D drive.

To create a virtual drive, add the following line to your USERCONF.SYS.

device=b:\vdisk.sys /E 3072

Then copy the VDISK.SYS file from the utilities disk to the root directory of the B drive on the
terminal.

CONFIG and AUTOEXEC Files

The Model DHB has standard AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files as with a standard PC.
The Models DFB and DSB have the same files, but they are “read-only."

In most desktop PC's the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files are preinstalled (or installed as
part of the process of loading DOS). They may be accessed and modified by you. In the Models
DFB and DSB these files are preinstalled on the A drive. They may not be modified by you;
however each calls a file on the B drive that functions as a continuation of the CONFIG.SYS and
AUTOEXEC.BAT files, and can be modified.

The terminal boots as follows:

File Drive Access

1. CONFIG.SYS A: Cannot be modified

2. USERCONF.SYS B: Called by CONFIG.SYS, you can modify

3. AUTOEXEC.BAT A: Cannot be modified

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4. USER.BAT B: Called by AUTOEXEC.BAT, you can modify

CONFIG.SYS

The CONFIG.SYS file sets the necessary hardware device drivers for the system and contains the
following statements:

DEVICE=SSDRVE.SYS /f
DEVICE=SSDRVE.SYS /s
FILES=20
BUFFERS=5
NEWFILE=B:\USERCONF.SYS

USERCONF.SYS

You may edit the USERCONF.SYS file on the B: drive, incorporating additional lines of the main
CONFIG.SYS file used to override CONFIG.SYS, e.g. Buffers = 10, can be added to override

Buffers = 5 as stated in CONFIG.SYS.
Note that when commands are added, the full path must be specified, e.g. DEVICE = B:\

PROTMAN.DOS
For Model DSB only, the USERCONF.SYS file must contain the SHELL = B:\COMMAND.COM

/P line to be able to reboot into a full ROM-DOS mode. Also, COMMAND.COM must be copied
to B drive.

AUTOEXEC.BAT

It contains the following statements:

PATH A:\;B:\;C:\;
PROMPT $P $G
USER.BAT

The commands do not display as they load.

USER.BAT

You may edit the USER.BAT file on the B: drive, incorporating additional lines of the main
AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

Mini ROM DOS

The Model DSB uses a mini ROM DOS function. This frees hexadecimal addresses C800–DFFF
for use with ISA cards. This reduced operating system makes running programs more difficult. If
you have problems running programs, follow this procedure to load the full ROM DOS.

Full ROM DOS

Reboot the terminal and press the [Caps Lock] key repeatedly. If you see the introductory screen
reboot and try again.

If you see the menu, selcct full ROM-DOS. This gives you the full operating system.

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If this solved the problems, make the change permanent by inserting the following line in the
USERCONF.SYS file:

SHELL=B:\COMMAND.COM /P

While still in full ROM DOS, copy the COMMAND.COM file from A to B drive.

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Section 6

Display and Keyboard

The terminal features a 4-line by 40-character "advanced supertwist" display that provides large,
bright characters viewable from a wide angle, without requiring contrast or brightness adjustment.
We offer an optional 8-line by 40-character display.

The display can be described as a 4x40 or 8x40 window on a standard 25x80 monochrome PC
display. Programmers can use the standard, nongraphics print commands of any normal DOS
programming language to write to the display. Writing for the smaller size may take some
adjustment, but the display driver makes this easier by positioning the screen and cursor wherever
the program sends it.

Existing custom applications written for full screen PCs can generally be rewritten to run on the
terminal, provided they do not make use of graphics. Off-the-shelf office automation applications
generally cannot be modified and are not usable.

Principle of Operation

The BIOS operates differently before version 3.0 and after. In newer versions the display driver is
loaded in the BIOS. In older BIOS versions, the terminal runs a TSR program, LTDSPLY.COM,
included in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, that redirects video output to LPT2, the display. Table 6-3
Display Character Set, shows the characters that can be displayed by the terminal.

Configuring the Display

In its standard configuration, the terminal emulates a monochrome monitor. Programs that support
a monochrome monitor run normally on it. If your program is set for a VGA monochrome, you
have two options:

1. You can reconfigure your program to run on a monochrome monitor.

2. You can reconfigure the terminal to emulate a color monitor. (Most programs run
fine with the default, monochrome configuration; a few programs, including CA­Clipper require reconfiguration of the terminal.) Simply type COLOR at the DOS
prompt to launch the program. To run the color program whenever the terminal
boots, add the command COLOR to the USER.BAT or AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

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Writing to the Display

When writing to the display, the first 40 characters of any line are displayed as typed. The 41st to
80th characters cause the screen to "shift" one position to the right–as each additional character is
displayed in the 40th position. When the 81st character is typed the cursor shifts down a line and
starts from the first position on the second line of the display.

To move the entire 4x40 on the full PC screen from the keyboard, use the following key
combinations. Pressing the <Esc> key always returns you to the current cursor position. Note that
when you reach the end of the full PC screen, the message BOTTOM OF SCREEN appears.

The standard <Ctrl>+<PgDn> or <Ctrl>+<PgUp> keys cause the application to send the full
25x80 screen above or below the current screen, as on a standard PC.

Simulating a Large Block Cursor

The cursor’s default is an underline. To change to a block cursor, simply run the program
CURSOR by typing A:\CURSOR. The cursor becomes a block. To change the cursor back to
an underline, simply run the program MONO, if the terminal is in its default configuration, or
“color” if emulating a color monitor. To run the program whenever you turn on the terminal, add
the command CURSOR to the AUTOEXEC.BAT or USER.BAT file.

Writing Applications for the Display

Generally, the display is easy to write to. With the exception of graphic commands, all normal
display commands such as cursor positioning, line control, and page control work as expected. As
you move around the screen, the window follows the cursor.

If a program attempts to display a graphics image, the terminal displays the message GRAPHICS
MODE NOT SUPPORTED. Under certain circumstances, if a program attempts to force the terminal
into a graphics mode, it could lock up. If this occurs, you should either exit the program or reboot
the terminal by turning it off and then back on, then reinstalling the software for use with a
monochrome monitor.

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Table 6-1

4x40 Display Windows

Row/
Column

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

25 Screen #13 Screen #14 (End)

1 40 41 80

Screen #1 (Home) Screen #2

Screen #3 Screen #4

Screen #5 Screen #6

Screen #7 Screen #8

Screen #9 Screen #10

Screen #11 Screen #12

For example, when at:

[Bottom of Screen] [Bottom of Screen]

<Ctrl><←>: Moves to the left screen
<Ctrl><→>: Moves to the right screen
<Ctrl><↑>: Moves up a screen
<Ctrl><↓>: Moves down a screen
<Ctrl><Tab>: Go to HOME
<Ctrl><Delete>: Go to END
<Esc>: Returns to current cursor position

Screen Key Pressed Go to Screen

3
1

13

1
10 <Ctrl> <Tab> 1
10 <Ctrl> <Delete> 14

<Ctrl> <↑>
<Ctrl> <↑>
<Ctrl> <↓>
<Ctrl> <→>

1

13

1
2

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Table 6-2

8x40 Display Windows

Row/
Column

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24

25 Screen #7 Screen #8 (End)

1 40 41 80

Screen #1 (Home) Screen #2

Screen #3 Screen #4

Screen #5 Screen #6

[Bottom of Screen] [Bottom of Screen]

For example, when at:

<Ctrl><←>: Moves to the left screen
<Ctrl><→>: Moves to the right screen
<Ctrl><↑>: Moves up a screen
<Ctrl><↓>: Moves down a screen
<Ctrl><Tab>: Go to HOME
<Ctrl><Delete>: Go to END
<Esc>: Returns to current cursor position

Screen Key Pressed Go to Screen

3
1
7
1
6 <Ctrl> <Tab> 1
4 <Ctrl> <Delete> 8

<Ctrl> <↑>
<Ctrl> <↑>
<Ctrl> <↓>
<Ctrl> <→>

1
7
1
2

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Table 6-3

Display Character Set

The characters in this table are supported by the display.

Upper 4-bits

Lower 4-bits

X X X X 0000
X X X X 0001
X X X X 0010
X X X X 0011
X X X X 0100
X X X X 0101
X X X X 0110
X X X X 0111
X X X X 1000
X X X X 1001
X X X X 1010

0000 0010 0011 0100 0101 0110 0111

0 @ P ` p
N ! 1 A Q a q
O " 2 B R b r
T # 3 C S c s

$ 4 D T d t

% 5 E U e u
A & 6 F V f v
V ' 7 G W g w
A ( 8 H X h x

I ) 9 I Y i y

L * : J Z j z

X X X X 1011
X X X X 1100
X X X X 1101
X X X X 1110
X X X X 1111

A + ; K [ k {
B , < L \ l |

L - = M ] m }

E . > N ^ n

/ ? O _ o

←

Keyboard

The keyboard is designed for data entry applications. Its 64 keys provide excellent tactile
feedback. The elastomer provides excellent resistance to contaminants and electrostatic shock.

The <Shift>, <Ctrl>, and <Alt> keys have the same effect as on a standard PC. The number keys
and some of the function keys have a third position, activated in conjunction with the <Mode> key.
These keys can control the volume of the speaker and produce some important, but infrequently
used symbols. These functions and characters are printed on the overlay above the keys. Produce
them by holding down <Mode> and pressing the desired key, for example <Mode>1=:

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Figure 6-1

QWERTY Keyboard Layout

Using an External Keyboard

In addition to the built-in keyboard, you can connect any external keyboard with an AT-style
interface. Both the internal and external keyboards are active. When programmers or system
administrators want to work directly with the terminal, they may find this method more convenient.
Bar code scanners and other devices with keyboard “wedge” format output can also be connected
to the external keyboard port, as discussed in Section 7.

Note that the 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard connector is of the PS/2 type commonly found on laptop
computers and most desktop PCs. If your external keyboard has a larger, 5-pin DIN connector,
you can use an adapter, readily available in computer and electronics stores.

Special Keyboard Versions

Reduced Keys

For applications where the operator needs few keys or no keys, the terminal is available in versions
with reduced keyboard and no keyboard. These are pictured in Figure 6-2 and Figure 6-3.
Reduced keyboards still support a standard external keyboard attached to the rear panel.

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Figure 6-2

Reduced-Key Keyboard Layout

Figure 6-3

No-Key Keyboard Layout

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European Layout

Special keypads are available for European countries. An AZERTY version, used in France, is
pictured in Figure 6-4. Please contact us for information on special keyboards for other countries.

LocalName is the name of the file, including path as it will be found on the hand
held computer.

Figure 6-4

AZERTY Keyboard Layout

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Inputs and Interfaces

Connecting Bar Code Scanners and Magnetic Stripe Readers

The terminal can accept input from up to three bar code scanners as shown in the following table.

PART NUMBER

SCANNERS

ScanImage Hand­Held Laser Scanner

ScanPlus Hand-Held
CCD Scanner

BarPen 40 Stainless
Steel Pen - Medium
Density Visible Red

Bar Code Swipe
Reader**

MagScan Swipe
Reader**

6-PIN MODULAR

PORT 9-PIN D PORT

J4 J3 J2

Wands or Wand

Emulation Scanners

0-00X911-00

(Decoded)

0-3X0311-00*

(Decoded)

0-492201-00*

(Undecoded)

0-410101-00

(Undecoded)

0-155002-00*

(Decoded)

Undecoded Lasers or

Wands or Wand

Emulation Scanners

EXTERNAL

KEYBOARD PORT

Wedge Scanners

0-001910-00*

(Undecoded)

0-300311-02

(Decoded)

0-492201-02
(Undecoded)

0-410101-01*

(Undecoded)

N/A 0-155002-03

0-001917-03

0-350311-03

(Decoded)

(Decoded)

N/A

N/A

(Decoded)

* Preferred Port: Use this port for the scanner if available.
** Requires the accessory mounting bracket (part number 2-486015-20) to attach reader to

the terminal.

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Parallel Port

The standard LPT1 parallel port supports any PC-compatible printer.

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Section 8

ROM-DOS for Models DFB and

DSB

The terminal contains ROM-DOS, an on-board MS-DOS 6.X-compatible operating system
developed by Datalight, Inc. Although most desktop or laptop PCs store DOS on their disk drives,
this terminal stores DOS in its read-only memory (ROM). To preserve space in ROM, which is
more limited, only a subset of ROM-DOS is included in ROM. The remainder is included in the
6540 utility disk. You can load what you need.(see Section 5). The large majority of programs,
however, run with the DOS-subset loaded in the terminal. Appendix A contains a summary of the
ROM-DOS commands. For more information on using the ROM-DOS commands, see any DOS
manual.

Internal ROM-DOS Commands

The following commands are internal ROM-DOS commands included as part of
COMMAND.COM, which is installed on the A: drive.

COMMAND BRIEF DESCRIPTION
@ Suppresses display of a single batch file command line.
; Same as REMark. A batch subcommand for identifying

nonexecuting lines.
BREAK Turns on or off the ability to stop execution at a non-I/O point.
BUFFERS Sets the number of internal data buffers.
CALL Batch command. Invokes execution of a secondary batch file.
CHDIR CHange DIRectory (also CD). Changes the default directory.
CLS CLear Screen. Clears all information from the monitor.
COMMAND Spawn a second DOS command processor.
CTTY Change TeleTYpe. Changes the default terminal interacting with

ROM-DOS.
DATE Displays the date from the system's internal calendar. Allows

revision.
DEL DELete. Deletes specified files.
DEVICE Installs a device driver into ROM-DOS.
DEVICEHIGH CONFIG.SYS command. Loads a device into the upper memory

area if available.
DIR DIRectory. Lists contents of a specified directory.
DOS Installs ROM-DOS into High Memory Area (HMA).

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Section 8 ROM-DOS Models DFB and DSB

ECHO Batch command. Turns on or off display of batch execution on

the monitor.
EXIT Exit "nested" running of ROM-DOS within another program.
FCBS Sets the number of File Control Blocks (FCBS) open at one time.
FILES Sets the maximum number of files that can be open at one time.
FOR Batch command. Performs one DOS command on a set of files.
GOTO Batch command. Moves control to a specified line in the batch

file.
HELP Lists all available ROM-DOS commands with brief descriptions.
IF Batch command. Performs a command based on a specified

condition.
INCLUDE CONFIG.SYS menu configuration command. Allows instructions

in one configuration block to be included with instructions in

another configuration block.
INSTALL Loads terminate and Stay Resident (TSR) programs during

CONFIG.SYS processing.
LASTDRIVE Sets the maximum number of drives.
LOADHIGH Batch command or command line command. Loads a program

into the upper memory area if available.
MENUCOLOR CONFIG.SYS menu configuration command. Allows setting text

and background colors for the startup menu.
MENUDEFAULT CONFIG.SYS menu configuration command. Sets the default

menu item choice and timeout value for making a selection.
MENUITEM CONFIG.SYS menu configuration command. Specifies an item to

be placed on the startup menu displayed during system boot.
MKDIR MaKe DIRectory (also MD). Creates a new directory.
NEWFILE Allows continuation of CONFIG.SYS processing from a new file.
NUMLOCK Sets the NUMLOCK keyboard key to on or off when your

computer starts.
PATH Displays current command search path(s). A new path line can

be specified.
PAUSE Batch command. Causes execution to halt until a key is pressed.
PROMPT Resets the appearance of the system prompt line.
REM REMark. A batch command for identifying nonexecuting lines.
REN REName. Renames files.
RMDIR ReMove DIRectory (also RM). Deletes a specified directory.
SET Sets environment variables and command processor strings.

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Section 8 ROM-DOS Models DFB and DSB

SHELL Allows selections of an alternate boot program other than the

default COMMAND.COM command processor.
SHIFT Batch subcommand. Shifts replaceable parameters one position

"to the left."
STACKS Allows dynamic data stacks to handle interrupts. Note: ROM-

DOS does not utilize this command.
SUBMENU CONFIG.SYS menu configuration command. Defines a menu

item that represents a secondary menu.
SWITCHES Allows special CONFIG.SYS file options.
TIME Displays current time from the system's internal clock. Allows

revision.
TYPE Displays the contents of a text file on the monitor.
VER Displays current version of ROM-DOS on the monitor.
VERIFY Displays the current VERIFY state or sets the VERIFY state to

on or off.
VOL Displays the VOLume label on a disk.

8-3

Section 8 ROM-DOS Models DFB and DSB

External ROM-DOS Commands

The following commands are on the utility disk. You can copy them as described in Section 5.

COMMAND BRIEF DESCRIPTION
ATTRIB Display or modify the attributes associated with a file.
CHKDSK CHecK DiSK. Checks integrity of data on a disk. Displays

information.
COPY Copies files from one storage location to another.
DISKCOPY Copy the contents of one floppy disk to another of the same type.
ERASE Erases specified files (same as DEL).
FDISK Initialize and partition a hard disk for DOS.
FIND Works as a filter to display only lines that contain a specified

string.
FORMAT Initializes a disk so that ROM-DOS can access files on that disk.
KEYB Allows altering of the keyboard layout for a different language or

nationality.
LABEL Create, change or delete a disk volume label.
MODE Modifies the operation of the printer, serial port and active video

display.
MORE Displays a text file one screen at a time.
PRINT Prints a list of up to ten files.
SHARE Installs the capabilities for file sharing and file locking on your

hard disk.
SORT Sorts a text file and displays the output to the standard device.
SYS Transfers the hidden system files to a specified drive.
TREE Displays the path of each directory on a specified drive.
XCOPY Copy multiple files and optionally subdirectories.
XDEL Deletes files and subdirectories including empty subdirectories.

8-4

Section 9

Configuring the Bar Code

Decoder

You can configure the integrated bar code decoder with MAXICONF2, a menu-driven program on
the utility diskette. MAXICONF2 runs on a PC and generates a file with a custom configuration
that you load in the terminal. When you run the MAXILOAD program on the terminal, it loads the
configuration file into the decoder, via a dedicated, internal COM3 connection.

The default configuration suits many applications, but you can modify the reader's operation, such
as:

• Activate or deactivate bar code formats

• Use optional features of the code formats

• Add preambles or postambles to the decoded messages

• Raise or lower speaker volume

Note: These instructions apply for parameters of undecoded scanners. Decoded scanners are

configured using their own manuals. To determine which scanners are undecoded, see
Section 7 for assistance. To configure a decoded scanner, consult its user's manual.

Installing the Configuration Software on a PC

Install the configuration program MAXICONF2 on a full screen PC. Copy all files from the
\CONFIG directory on the utility disk to the desired directory on your PC or network. Follow this
prototype, replacing the variable information with your drives and path.

Prototype Copy [drive]\CONFIG\*.* [drive][path] <enter>
Example Copy a:\CONFIG\*.* c:\barcode\ <enter>

Creating a Configuration File

To run the configuration program, change to its directory and type:

MAXICONF2 <enter>

If you have not created a custom configuration file, simply select MODIFY PARAMETERS to
modify the terminal's decoder parameters. If you have already created a custom configuration that
you want to change, select FILE and then select LOAD. The program prompts:

ENTER THE CONFIGURATION FILENAME

Enter the drive and path if the file is not in the current directory. Do not enter a file extension since
the program assigns .CFG as an extension. If you use a valid file name, the program displays:

CONFIGURATION LOADED

PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE

9-1

Section 9 Configuring the Bar Code Decoder

If you use an invalid file name, the program displays:

CONFIGURATION FILE NOT FOUND
PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE

You can maintain an unlimited number of configurations for individual terminals.

Modify Parameters

Selecting MODIFY_PARAMETERS from the program's command line, displays the Parameters
menu.

Select the parameter and options to modify by moving the cursor with the up and down arrow keys
within the options to highlight your choice. Press <enter> to select the option. In some cases, you
see additional options. Repeat these steps until you make all your changes.

The default options are indicated by an asterisk. Selected options are indicated by a highlight.

Saving the File

To save the file press the <Esc> key to return to the command line, highlight the FILE option, and
press <enter>. Then select the SAVE option and press <enter>. The terminal prompts:

ENTER CONFIGURATION FILENAME

You can specify a drive and path outside the current directory; otherwise the file saves to the
current directory. Do not specify a file extension, since the program assigns an extension of .CFG.

If you specify a file name that already exists the program prompts:

FILE EXISTS DO YOU WANT TO OVERWRITE (Y/N)?

A Y (Yes) response overwrites the existing file.
A N (No) response lets you to supply a different file name.

Quitting the Program

Select QUIT to exit the program. If you try to quit without saving a file the program checks:

CHANGES WILL BE LOST IF NOT SAVED!
DO YOU WISH TO QUIT WITHOUT SAVING CHANGES (Y/N)?

A Y (Yes) response quits the program.
A N (No) response returns to the SAVE option.

Loading a Configuration File into the Bar Code Decoder

Transfer the MAXILOADprogram and your .CFG file to the terminal with a serial connection (see
Section 5). The program is in the \CONFIG directory on the Utility disk, while the .CFG file must
be created with the MAXICONF2 program and saved to your PC.

To load the terminal's built-in bar code decoder with a custom configuration file, type MAXILOAD
at the DOS prompt on the terminal. The MAXILOAD menu is displayed:

9-2

Section 9 Configuring the Bar Code Decoder

1: CONFIGURE MAXILAN
2: RETURN TO DEFAULT

3: QUIT ENTER CHOICE_

Option 1 prompts for file name:

ENTER THE FILE NAME:

Do not enter a file extension as the program appends a CFG extension.
The program finds the file, programs the bar code decoder, executes a beep sequence and returns to

the DOS prompt. If the file cannot be found, the terminal displays CAN'T OPEN THE
"FILENAME" FILE, and returns to the DOS prompt. If the file cannot be found, make sure that
you have specified the proper path.

Selecting option 2 reprograms the bar code decoder to the factory default setting.
Selecting option 3 exits the program without reprogramming the bar code decoder.
MAXILOAD can be automated to load a configuration each time the unit is powered on by typing

MAXILOAD <CONFIG. The terminal must have two files on the drive. The first file called
CONFIG must have a number on the first line which represents the options in the MAXILOAD
program; for example 1 for configure terminal, 2 for return to default. If option 1 was stored, the
second line of the CONFIG program should contain the file name, without extension, for
configuring the terminal’s bar code reader. The second file is the file name and extension for
configuring the bar code reader.

9-3

Section 9 Configuring the Bar Code Decoder

9-4

Section 10

Troubleshooting

The following questions or problems and the suggested actions help you resolve some common
problems.

Unit does not boot

Is the power light lit? Is the unit plugged in?
If yes, call help desk.
If no, plug unit in.
Is the switch turned to the “off” position?
If no, call help desk.
If yes, switch unit on.

Do you hear tones when you boot the unit?

If no, send unit for repair.

Do you see characters on the display?

If no, call the help desk.

Does the unit hang on a command?

Does the command follow?
If yes, reboot the unit. As soon as the tones end, press F8 (Mode F2).
You should see it prompt you to run the first line of the CONFIG.SYS file.
Press <Enter> until you see the unit display the command it hangs on.
Press <No> at this command.
Continue to press <No> until you get to the DOS prompt.

Is the following line causing the problem?

Shell=b:\command.com /p

If yes, COMMAND.COM was not copied over from the B drive.
If no, either the file is being called for incorrectly or corrupt.
If you still have problems, please call the help desk.

10-1

Section 10 Troubleshooting

Mini-Command appears at boot

This problem only shows up on the model DSB 6540 Terminals. To fix it, press the <Shift> key
and the <Caps Lock> key repeatedly as soon as you turn the unit on. This should bring up a boot
up option menu. If you get a DOS prompt you began pressing the keys too late. You need to press
the keys before any tones sound.

Press 1 for a full ROM-DOS boot up.
After reaching the DOS prompt, unlock the B drive, and copy the COMMAND.COM file to the B

drive.
In the USERCONF.SYS file add the following line as the first line:

Shell=b:\command.com /p

Cannot copy files to A or B drives

Are you trying to copy files to the A drive?

The A drive is a ROM drive, and cannot be written to. So there is not a way to copy files onto this
drive.

Are you trying to copy files to the B drive?

The B drive is a flash drive. Every time the unit is booted, it comes up in the locked position. To
unlock the drive, enter the following command:

ssdrive -u b:

This should make it so you can write and delete from the B drive.

Scanner is not working

Does the scanner appear to be registering good reads?

If no, check the connections to make sure it is connected properly.
If yes, the scanner is probably misconfigured. Follow Section 9 for instructions as to how to

reprogram the scanner.

I cannot get a post or preamble configured

Follow the instructions on Section 9 for instructions as to configuring a post or preamble.

I cannot get files to the 6540 Terminal

Since this unit does not have a floppy drive, the only ways to load files to the unit are either
through serial transfer or the network. Section 5 describes how to transfer files using serial
transfer.

10-2

Section 10 Troubleshooting

I cannot connect to the network

The unit is sent with either Novell or PCTCP files already installed. But the terminal must be
configured for your particular network. Section 4 helps you configure the 6540 Terminal for your
own network.

10-3

Section 10 Troubleshooting

10-4

Appendix A

Network Drivers

Each 3.5 inch diskette contains the network driver files for wired connections:

DIRECTORY FILENAME COMMENTS

ROOT DIRECTORY !CS89XX.CFG

EISA configuration file.

DISK1
ENDS3ISA.VXD
ENDS3ISA.SYS
ENDS3ISA.386
NETCSC.INF
OEMSETNT.INF
OEMSETUP.INF
README.EXE
REL250
SETUP.EXE

\BOOTPROM RBOOT.ROM BootPROM image for RIPL.
\DMI CS89DMI.DLL

CS89DMI.MIF
CS89DMI.OVL

\DOS ENDS2ISA.DOS

Installation file.
NDIS 3.0 driver for Windows 95.
NDIS 3.0 driver for Windows NT.
NDIS 3.0 driver for Win for Workgroups.
Driver installation file for Windows 95.
Driver installation file for Windows NT.
Driver installation file for Win for

Workgroups.
This application.
RELease control document number.
CS89XX setup and diagnostic utility.

DMI component interface for OS/2.
CS89XX MIF file.
DMI component interface for DOS.
NDIS 2.0.1 DOS driver.

\MSLANMAN.DOS\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\ENDS2ISA

\MSLANMAN.DOS\DRIVERS\NIF

\MSLANMAN.OS2\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\ENDS2ISA

ENDS2ISA.NIF
EODIISA.COM
EODIISA.INS
PROTOCOL.INI

ENDS2ISA.DOS
PROTOCOL.INI

ENDS2ISA.NIF Used by LAN Manager setup utility.

ENDS2ISA.OS2 NDIS 2.0.1 OS/2 driver.

NDIS 2.0.1 installation file.
NetWare ODI DOS client server.
NetWare DOS client installation file
NDIS 2.0.1 configuration file.

NDIS 2.0.1 DOS driver.
Sample PROTOCOL.INI file.

A-1

Appendix A Network Drivers

DIRECTORY FILENAME COMMENTS

NDS.MSG
PROTOCOL.INI Sample PROTOCOL.INI file.

\MSLANMAN.OS2\DRIVERS\NIF

ENDS2ISA.NIF Used by LAN Manager setup utility.

\NETWARE EODIISA.LAN

EODIISA.LDI

\OS2 ENDS2ISA.OS2

ENDS2ISA.NIF
EODIISA.SYS
NDS.MSG
PROTOCOL.INI

\PCKTDRVR EPKTISA.COM

SOURCE.ZIP

Novell server driver.
Server driver installation file.
NDIS 2.0.1 OS/2 driver.
NDIS 2.0.1 installation file.
NetWare OS/2 ODI client server.

NDIS 2.0.1 configuration file
Packet driver for DOS workstations.
Source files for packet driver.

A-2

Appendix B

Utility Disk

Each 3.5 inch disk contains the following utility files:

DIRECTORY FILENAME COMMENTS

ROOT
DIRECTORY

COMMAND.COM
ROM-DOS.SYS

SYS.COM

Allows utility diskette to boot.
Allows ROM-DOS system files to be transferred to

hard drive or floppy.

\CONFIG MAXICONF.EXE

CONF2.DOC
TRANSFER.EXE

MAXILOAD.EXE

DEFAULT.DFG
DEFAULT.CFG

\6540 AUTOEXEC.BAT

CONFIG.SYS
COLOR.COM

MONO.COM
COMMAND.COM
CURSOR.EXE

LTDSPLY.COM
RESET.COM

SSDRIVE.EXE
SSDRV.SYS
TRANSFER.EXE

This full screen menu program builds a
configuration file that is downloaded to the
terminal.

Installed on the terminal's C: drive, this utility
software helps program the bar code decoder.

Default configuration file for MAXICONF
Default configuration file for MAXILOAD
System boot file.

Utility program to change the mode of display
emulation.

Command interpreter.
Utility program to change the cursor to a block
Display driver utility.
Software program to reset the terminal from an

application.
Solid-State Disk and flash driver utility.
Solid-State Disk and flash for CONFIG.SYS.
Utility to move files from one PC to another.

\ROM-DOS All ROM-DOS

Commands

External ROM-DOS commands described in
Section 8. You can install the commands on the
terminal at your discretion.

B-1

Appendix B Utility Disk

B-2

Appendix C

Rear Panel Connector Pin

Assignments

Figure C-1

See Figure 2-1 on page 2-1 to identify individual connectors.

Power Supply

Connector Style 9-Pin Socket

Pin # Signal

1 N/C
2 N/C
3 N/C
4 N/C
5 N/C
6 +5V
7 GND
8 GND
9 +5 v

C-1

Appendix C Real Panel Connector Pin Assignments

Laser Scanner Port

Connector Style 9-Pin Plug

Pin # Laser Scanner Used As Wand

1 Laser SOS N/C
2 Laser Data N/C
3 Laser LED N/C
4 N/C Wand Data
5 Laser Trigger N/C
6 Laser On N/C
7 GND GND
8 GND GND
9 +5 v +5 v

Bar Code Wand Port

Connector PS/2 Style 6-Pin Modular Port

Pin # Wand

1 Data Data
2 N/C CTS
3 N/C RTS
4 N/C N/C
5 +5 v +5 v
6 GND GND

External Keyboard Port

Connector Style 6-Pin Mini-DIN Socket

Pin # Keyboard Used As I/O Signals

1 Keyboard Clock Output 2
2 GND GND
3 Keyboard Data Input 2
4 N/C Good Read/External Beeper
5 +5 v +5 v
6 N/C Input 1

Used As Auxiliary RS-232 or
Magnetic Stripe Reader

C-2

COM1 and COM2 Ports

Connector Style 9-Pin Plug

Pin # Signals

1 DCD
2 RXD
3 TXD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI

LPT1 Port

Appendix C Real Panel Connector Pin Assignments

Connector Style 25-Pin Socket

Pin # Signal

1 STROBE
2 DATA 0
3 DATA 1
4 DATA 2
5 DATA 3
6 DATA 4
7 DATA 5
8 DATA 6
9 DATA 7
10 ACK
11 BUSY
12 PAPER EMPTY
13 SLCT
14 AUTO FEED
15 ERROR
16 INIT
17 SLCT IN
18-25 GND

C-3

Appendix C Real Panel Connector Pin Assignments

10BASE-T Port

Connector Style RJ-45 8-Pin Modular Male

Pin # Signal

1 TXP
2 TXN
3 RXP
4 N/C
5 N/C
6 RXN
7 N/C
8 N/C

10BASE2 Port

Connector Style BNC Connector

Pin Signal

Center Data
Shield GND

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You ca n c onfigure the built-in bar code decoder in t wo ways:

1. Using MAXICONF2, a menu driven progr am; refer to Section 9 for more information, or

2. Using the conf igurat ion b ar codes; use the following pr oc edu re for configuration.
a) The terminal must be power ed on t o perform t he conf igurat ion.
b) From the Configuration Commands c hart s c an the command CONFIGURATION (if you

intend to s ave your select ions in the terminal’ s permanent memory) or MODIFY
PARAMETERS (if you are testing your selections) .

c) Select one of t he f amilies of parameters b y turning to the appropriate page and s c anning

the SELECT FAMILY bar c ode.

d) Within the family, scan the bar code of the parameter to change, then the option to select.

Repeat this step for other parameters within the same family.

e) When you have changed all t he p arameter s you wish within a family, sc an the END

SELECTION label.

f) Repeat steps c, d, and e for ea c h f amily that you wish to change.
g) When you have finished cha nging all families of parameters, sca n the END

CONFIGURATION or END MODIFICATION command la b el f rom the Configur ation
Co mmand menu.

Note: The terminal is shipped with all parameters set to their default values. These are marked
with an asterisk (*) in the bar code setup menus.

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Configuration

Modify Parameters

Store in Memory

Recall Stored Parameters

Appendix D Configuration Bar Codes

End Conf igu ration

End Modification

Return to Default Parameters

D-2

Appendix D Configuration Bar Codes

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Select Family A

End Select ion

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Bar Code Reader Speaker Tone

Pit c h H i gher

Pitch Lower

Speaker Volume

Seven different levels are available; the defau lt level is 4. By
sca nning “Pitch H igher” or “Pitch Lower” successively, the pitch
is raised or lowered one level until you reach the max imum or
mini mum level.

Louder

Softer

Seven different levels are available; the defau lt level is 4. By
sca nning “louder” or “soft er” succes sively, the volume is r aised
or lower ed u ntil you reach the maximum or minimum level.

D-3

Beeper Port Identification

Speaker Tones

Appendix D Configuration Bar Codes

* All Ports

RJ-12 Port Wand

DB-9 Port (Wand)

DB-9 Port (Undecoded L aser)

1 Beep - high

Preamble

1 Beep - low

2 Beeps - high- low

2 Beeps - low-high

To assign a two-beep tone sequ ence to a scanner port, first scan
the ba r code corr esponding to the port to be identif ied, then the
desired tone sequence for t hat port.

* All Ports

RJ-12 Port

DB-9 Port (Wand)

DB-9 Port (Undecoded L aser)

D-4

Postamble

Appendix D Configuration Bar Codes

* All Ports

RJ-12 Port

DB-9 Port (Wand)

DB-9 Port (Undecoded L aser)

After Scanning each port select ion f or the preamble or post amble,
sca n one or more character s from the fu ll ASCII chart on page D­18, then scan End S election.

Note: T o lea ve F amily A after s et ting a preamble or postamble,
you must scan the End S election label a second time.

D-5

Appendix D Configuration Bar Codes

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Select Family B

End Select ion

Read the bar c ode( s) corr esponding to the code formats to be activated.

Code 39

Inter l eaved 2 of 5

Standard 2 of 5

Coda bar/Ames

UPC/EAN

Code 93

*Code39 + Codaba r
+ UPC/EAN
+ Int erleaved 2 of 5
+ Code 1 28

Code 12 8

MSI/Plessey

D-6

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Select Family C

Character Set

* Full ASCI I

Standard 43 Characters

Start/Stop

Appendix D Configuration Bar Codes

End Select ion

Check Digit

Transmitted

* Not Transmitted

Mod 43 c alculat ed and transmitted

Mod 43 calculated but not transmitted

CIP transmitted

CIP not transmitted

D-7

HIBC Format

Multiread

Appendix D Configuration Bar Codes

Italian transmitted

Ita lian not tr ansmitted

* No t used

Active

* Not Active

Activated by leading sp ace

Full ASCII Control Codes

Activated by user selected character

Scan a character
from the full
ASCII test chart
on page D - 18.

* Not Active

Active in sep arate label of two characters, and embedded
in a code

* Active in separat e label, and embedded in a code if
prec eded by a hyphen (-)

Active in sep arate label of two characters only

Not Active

D-8

Appendix D Configuration Bar Codes

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Select Family D

End Select ion

Number of Characters

* Even Number

Odd Numb er

Odd Number Suppressed Character

Code Length

* First character suppressed

Last character suppressed

* Fixed for a single length; fi rst r ead fixes length

Fixed for two lengths; first two different lengths read fix
lengths

Fixed for 3 lengths; first three different lengt hs read fix
lengths

Variable length

D-9

Appendix D Configuration Bar Codes

Fixed for 1 length, user fixes length

Fixed for 2 lengths, user fixes lengths

Fixed for 3 lengths, user fixes lengths

If you selected one of the last three choices for code length, you mus t enter the length b y scanning
digits u sing the bar codes in the full ASCII cha rt on pa ge D- 18. Sc an End Selection after each
length.

Length 1

Compose t he desi red length

Length 2

Compose t he desi red length

Length 3

Check Digit

Compose t he desi red length

Calculated and transmitted

Calculated but not transmitted

* No t Calcula ted

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Select Family G

Select Formats

UPC A

Scan the bar code(s)
for each format
to be activated.

UPC E

Scan End Selection
when all desired formats
are spec i fied. EAN 8

Appendix D Configuration Bar Codes

End Select ion

Add-on Digit s

Leading D igit UPC A

EAN 13

* All Formats

* Not required, but transmitted if present

Requir ed and tra nsmitted

Not required and not trans mitted

* Transmitted

Not Transmitted

D-11

Check Di git UPC A

Leading D igit UPC E

Check Di git UPC E

Appendix D Configuration Bar Codes

* Transmitted

Not transmitted

* Transmitted

Not transmitted

Transmitted

UPC E = UPC A

UPC A = EAN 13

* Not Transmitted

Active

* Not Active

Active

* Not Active

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Select Family G

Select Formats

UPC A

Scan the bar code(s)
for each format to activate.

UPC E

Scan End Selection
when all desired formats
are spec i fied. EAN 8

Appendix D Configuration Bar Codes

End Select ion

Add-on Digit s

Leading D igit UPC A

EAN 13

* All Formats

* Not required, but transmitted if present

Requir ed and tra nsmitted

Not required and not trans mitted

* Transmitted

Not Transmitted

Check Di git UPC A

* Transmitted

D-13

Leading D igit UPC E

Check Di git UPC E

Appendix D Configuration Bar Codes

Not transmitted

* Transmitted

Not transmitted

Transmitted

* Not Transmitted

UPC E = UPC A

UPC A = EAN 13

Active

* Not Active

Active

* Not Active

D-14

Appendix D Configuration Bar Codes

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Select Family H

End Select ion

Code 128

Append F unction (FNC 2)

Active

* Not Active

MSI

Check Digit

Transmission of Check Digit

* Modulo 10

Double Modulo 10

Modulo 1 1

Not Calculated

* Transmitted

Not transmitted

D-15

Plessey

Check Digit

Code 93

Multiread

Appendix D Configuration Bar Codes

Transmitted

* Not Transmitted

Activated by leading sp ace

Activated by user selected character-- scan a character
from the full ASCII test chart on page D-18.

* Not Active

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Select Family I

Code Type Identifier

Active-- Follow procedure below

* Not Active

Scan a code format in Family B, then scan a single character from
the full ASCII chart. The valid characters are A through O.
Repea t this sequence for each code to b e assigned an identifier.
Scan End Selection a f ter entering all desired code typ e identifiers.
Scan End Selection a second time to exit this f amily.

Appendix D Configuration Bar Codes

End Select ion

D-17

)XOO $6&,, %DU &RGH &KDUW

(HEX 00 - 2F)

Appendix D Configuration Bar Codes

NUL

SOH

STX

ETX

EOT

ENQ

LF

VT

FF

CR

SO

SI

DC3

DC4

NAK

SYN

ETB

CAN

&

GS

‘

RS

(

US

)

SP

*

!

+

“

ACK

BEL

BS

HT

DLE

DC1

DC2

EM

SUB

ESC

FS

,

#

-

$

.

%

/

D-18

Full ASCII Bar Code Chart

(HEX 30-5F)

Appendix D Configuration Bar Codes

0

:

1

;

2

<

3

=

4

>

5

?

C

M

D

N

E

O

F

P

G

Q

H

R

V

W

X

Y

Z

[

6

@

7

A

8

B

9

I

S

J

T

K

U

L

\

]

^

_

D-19

Full ASCII Bar Code Chart

(HEX 60-7F)

Appendix D Configuration Bar Codes

`

g

a

h

b

i

c

j

d

k

e

l

m

n

o

p

q

r

z

t

{

u

|

v

}

w

~

x

DEL

y

f

s

D-20

Index

Numbers

10BASE2

connector, 1-2
port, C-4

10BASE-T

jack, 1-2

port, C-4
4x40 display windows, 6-3
6540 Terminal

introduction, 1-1
6-pin modular port, 7-1
8x40 display windows, 6-4
9-pin D port, 7-1

A

A drive, 5-2
AUTOEXEC.BAT, 5-4, B-1

token ring, 4-15
AZERTY keyboard layout, 6-8

B

B drive, 5-2
Badge reader

attachment to mo unti ng bracket, 3-7
Bar code

decoder, 9-1

wand port, C-2
BIOS, 6-1
BIOS older than versi on 3.0

copy files, 5-1
BIOS version 3.0 or newer

copy files, 5-1
Block cursor, 6-2
Buffers , 5 -4
BUFFERS, 8-1

C

C drive, 5-2
Cable cover, 3-8

assembly, 3-7
Cable exit edge, 3-9
Cannot connect to the network, 10-3
Cannot copy files to A or B drives, 10-2
Cannot get a post or preamble configured, 10-2
Cannot get files to the 6540 Terminal, 10-2
CCD scanner, 7-1
CCD wand port, 1-2
CCD wand scanner, 1-2
Character set

display, 6-5
Characters on the display, 10-1

Index

CHKDSK, 8-4
Clamping screw, 3-9
COLOR, 6-1
COLOR.COM, B-1
COM 1 port, 1-2
COM 2 port, 1-2
COM Ports, C-3
COMMAND.COM, B-1
Computer compliance

FCC, ii
CONFIG and AUTOEXEC files, 5-3
CONFIG.SYS, 5-4, B-1

token ring, 4-15
CONFIGURATION FILENAME, 9-2
Configuring

bar code decoder, 9-1

display, 6-1

token card, 4-13
Connecting

bar code scanner, 7-1

magnetic stripe reader, 7-1

to the network, 4-1
Connector pin assignments, C-1
Conta ct us, ii
Copy files

to the A drive, 10-2

to the B drive?, 10-2
Copying files to the terminal, 5-1
Creating a configuration file, 9-1
Crystal ethernet connection, 4-1
CURSOR, 6-2

D

Decoded scanners, 9-1
Desktop configuration

with adjustable mounting bracket, 3-2

without ad ju stable mounting bracket, 3-1

without mounting bracket, 3-1
Device, 5-4
DEVICE, 8-1
DFB model, 1-1
DHB model, 1-2
Disk drives, 5-2
DISKCOPY, 8-4
Display, 1-1, 6-1

configuring, 6-1

writing applications for the, 6-2

writing to, 6-2
Display and keyboard, 6-1
Display character set, 6-5
Drive A, 5-2
Drive C, 5-2
Drivers

loca tion, 4-1

network, A-1

network connection, 4-1

I-1

Index

DSB model, 1-1

E

EPKTISA .CO M, 4-3
ETHDRV.EXE, 4-3
Ethernet connection, 4-1
External keyboard, 1-2, 6-6

port, C-2

External ROM-DOS commands, 8-4

F

FCBS, 8-2
FCC comp uter compliance, ii
Fin al assembl y for protective cable cover, 3-9
Flash disk, 5-2
FORMAT, 8-4
Full ROM DOS, 5-4

H

Hangs on a command?, 10-1
Hard drive–model DHB, 5-3

I

INCLUDE, 8-2
Inputs, 7-1
Installing the configuration software on a PC, 9-1
Interfac es, 7- 1
Internal ROM-DOS commands, 8-1
Introduction to the 6540 Terminal, 1-1

J

J-shaped brac ket, 3-6

M

Magn etic stri pe reader jack, 1-2
MAXICONF.EXE, B-1
MAXICONF2, 9-1
MAXILOAD, 9-1, 9-2
MAXILOAD.EXE, B-1
Mini ROM DOS, 5-4
Mini-Command appears at boot, 10-2
Mode key, 6-5
Model DFB, 1-1
Model DSB, 1-1
Modify parameters, 9-2
MONO, 6-2
Mounting and adjusting, 3-1
Mounting bracket

adjustable, 3-2

hardware, 3-6

part number, 3-2
Mounting hole for cable cover, 1-2
Mounting screws with spacers, 3-8

N

NET.CFG

ODI network, 4-3

token ring, 4-12

wireless connection, 4-7
Network configuration

wireless, 4-9
Network connection, 4-1, 10-3

token ring, 4-11

wired network, 4-1

wireless, 4-5
Network drivers, A-1
No-key keyboard layout, 6-7
Novell netwar e com m u nicator, 4-1

K

Keyboard, 6-1, 6-5

connector, 6-6
versions, 6-6

Keyboard layout

AZERTY, 6-8
no-key, 6-7
QWERTY, 6-6

reduced-key, 6-7
Keyboard port, 7-1
Keypad, 1-1

L

Laser scanner port, 1-2, C-2
Loading a configuration file into the bar code decoder,

9-2
LPT 1, 1-2
LPT1 port, C-3

I-2

O

ODI (Novell) network

token ring, 4-11
wired, 4-1

wireless connection, 4-5
Operation principle, 6-1
Orientation

wall mount above shoulder level, 3-4

wall mount below shoulder level, 3-3

P

Pan head screw, 3-6
Parallel port, 7-2
PCTCP.INI, 4-3

ODI network, 4-4

token ring, 4-16

wireless connection, 4-10
PING.EXE, 4-3
Platform

cabl e cover, 3-8
Post or preamble configuration, 10-2
Power supply, 1-2, C-1

Index

Power switch, 1-1
Poweri ng on for the first time, 2 -1
Principle of operation, 6-1
Printer port, 1-2
Programs and data

storage, 5-1

Protective cable cover

assembly, 3-7, 3-8
final assembly, 3-9

PROTOCOL.INI, A-1

token ring, 4-15
wireless connection, 4-9

Q

Quitting the configuration program, 9-2
QWERT Y keyboard Layout, 6- 6

R

README. EXE, A- 1
Rear panel connector pin assignments, C-1
Rear panel connectors, C-1
Reduced keys, 6-6
Reduced-key keyboard layout, 6-7
REMDISK, 5-1
REMSERV, 5-1
RLOGINVT.EXE, 4-3
ROM disk, 5-2
ROM-DOS

models DFB and DSB, 8-1

ROM-DOS commands

internal, 8-1

Rubber nonskid feet, 1-1

S

Saving configuration file, 9-2
Scan ner appe ars to be registerin g good reads ?, 10-2
Scanner is not working , 10-2
Screw hole for clamping screw, 3-9
Set up, 2-1
SETUP.EXE, A-1
Shell, 5-4
Simulating a large block cursor, 6-2
Solid state di sks

models DFB and DSB, 5-2
SRAM disk, 5-2
SRAM drive

advantage and disadvantage, 1-2
SSDRIVE, 5-2
SSDRIVE.EXE, B-1
SSDRV.SYS, B-1
STACKS, 8-3
STARTNET.BAT

ODI network, 4-2

token ring, 4-12

wireless connection, 4-6
Status indicators, 1-1
Storing programs and data, 5-1
Supplied hardware, 3-6 , 3- 8

T

Table of contents, iii
TCPIP network

ODI network, 4-3
token ring, 4-14

wireless connection, 4-8
TFTP.EXE, 4-3
Thumb screw, 3-6
TN.EXE, 4-3
Token card

configuratio n, 4- 13
Token ring

network connection, 4-11
Tones when you boot the unit, 10-1
TRANSFER, 5-1
TRANSFER.EXE, B-1
Troubleshoo ting, 10- 1

U

Undecoded lasers scanner, 7-1
Undecoded scanners, 9-1
Underline cursor, 6-2
Unit does not boot, 10-1
Unit hangs on a command, 10-1
Unpacking, 2-1
USER.BAT, 5-4

ODI network, 4-2, 4-4

token ring, 4-11, 4-14

wireless connection, 4-6, 4-9
USERCONF.SYS, 5-4

ODI network, 4-3

tcp network, 4-4

token ring, 4-14

wireless odi connection, 4-7

wireless tcp connection, 4-8
Utilit y dis k, B -1

V

VDISK.SYS, 5-3
VGA port, 1-2
Vib r ation damping grom m et, 3-6
Video output, 6-1
Virtual disk, 5-3

W

Wall mount orientation

above should er level, 3- 4

below shoulder level, 3-3
Wand scanner, 7-1
Wedge format, 6-6
Wedge scanner, 1-2, 7-1
Wired networ k connecti on for the te rminal, 4 - 1
Wireless connection for the terminal, 4-5
Wireless ethe rne t slot , 1- 2
Writing applications for the display, 6-2
Writing to the display, 6-2

I-3

Index

I-4