User’s Manual
P/N 064024-006
TRAKKER
Antares
®
2420 and 2425
Hand-Held Terminal
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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 July 1997 This manual was changed to add information about the TRAKKER Antares
2420 terminal and to document the new firmware version. The new information
includes:
• The TRAKKER Antares 2420 terminal and features.
• RS-232 serial communications on the TRAKKER Antares 2425 terminal.
• TRAKKER Antares firmware version 2.10.
• Multiple drives and applications on the TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425
terminals.
• Western European keypad and character support on the TRAKKER
Antares 2420 and 2425 terminals.
All the functionalit y des c ribed in this ma nual a pplies to TRAKK ER Antares
terminals with f irmware version 1.X a nd higher. However, this manual does
describe features that are only available in TRAKKER Antares firmware
version 2 .0 a nd higher.
003 December 1997 This manual was changed to add information about the TCP/IP radio frequency
network protocol option on the TRAKKER Antares 2425 terminal and to
document t he new firmwar e version. The new informa tion includes :
• TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 firmware version 2.20.
• The TCP/IP network protocol option on the TRAKKER Antares 2425
termina l that allows a direct connection from t he access points t o the host
computer.
• New terminal emulation f eatures including auto-login, password security
for t he TE Conf igura tion Menu, and internationa l c haracters display
support in TE applications.
The manu al was also reorganiz ed to move all informa tion about terminal
emulation applications into a sep arate guide that ship s with the manu al. The
TRAKKER Antares Terminal Emulation User’s Guide now contains all the
informa tion you need to configure and use ter mina l emulation a p plications. All
other inf ormation is c overed in this user’s ma nual.
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Manual Change Record (continued)
004 July 1998 An addendum (Part No. 067224-001) was added to this manual. The
addendum provides information for firmware version 3.2X:
• Configuring row spacing and video mode.
• The space/backspace key has been reversed. Press f for backspace and
press f for space.
• Four-digit date format.
• Configuring the optional 2MB flash memory.
• ISBT Code 128.
• Configuration commands to support COM4.
• Configuring the T2425 to work with DHCP.
• Receiving and transmitting files using YMODEM and XMODEM-1K.
• Information on the high density, long range, and high visibility scan
modules.
005 February 1999 This manual was revised to incorporate the addendum and to document new
information for firmware version 5.X:
• Information is included about using the APPTSK.BIN and EM9560.BIN
applications that are preloaded on the terminals.
• You now use a programmable terminal instead of a screen mapping
terminal to do screen mapping with the host through the DCS 300.
• Information is included about using the serial interface module for
COM4.
• XON/XOFF is allowed in Frame mode.
• New Set Time and Date reader command for 95XX terminal
compatibility.
006 August 1999 This manual was revised to remove the TRAKKER Antares Terminal
Emulation User’s Guide, Part No. 066694-003, and add the Important
Terminal Emulation Information sheet, Part No. 069993-001. Also added the
dcBrowser information sheet, Part No. 070012-001.
Contents
Before You Begin xvii
Warranty Information xvii
Safety Summary xvii
Warnings and Cautions xviii
About This Manual xviii
Getting Started
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What Are the TRAKKER Antares Terminals? 1-3
Accessories for the Terminal 1-4
Models and Options for the Terminals 1-6
Equipment You Need to Get Started 1-7
Using the Terminal for the First Time 1-8
Unpacking the Terminal 1-8
Charging the Main Battery Pack 1-8
Connecting the Backup Battery 1-9
Installing the Main Battery Pack 1-11
Charging the Backup Battery 1-14
Turning On the Terminal for the First Time 1-14
Setting the Time and Date 1-17
Configuring the Serial Port Parameters 1-19
Configuring the T2425 and the RF Network 1-23
Configuring the DCS 300, Host, and Access Points 1-24
Configuring the T2425 Network Parameters 1-24
Verifying That the T2425 Is Communicating Correctly 1-30
Starting the Application and Using the Terminal 1-31
Turning the Terminal On and Off 1-32
Enabling Bar Code Symbologies 1-33
What’s New on the TRAKKER Antares Terminals 1-35
Where Do You Go From Here? 1-35
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Learning How to Use the Terminal
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TRAKKER Antares Terminal Features 2-3
Using the Keypad 2-4
Finding the Special Keys 2-4
How to Type the Characters Printed on the Keypad 2-6
Using the Function Left/Right and Shift Keys 2-7
Capitalizing All Characters 2-8
How to Use the Cursor Keys 2-9
Using the Western European Keypad 2-9
Quick Reference Keypad Chart 2-12
How to Use the Terminal’s Screen 2-15
Using the Screen As a Viewport 2-16
Adjusting the Screen From the Keypad 2-16
Understanding the Icons 2-18
Understanding the Terminal’s Audio Signals 2-20
Locating the Serial Port 2-21
Learning About the Terminal’s Batteries 2-22
Main Battery Pack 2-22
Removing and Installing the Main Battery Pack 2-22
Charging the Main Battery Pack 2-27
Backup Battery 2-28
Charging the Backup Battery 2-28
Removing and Installing the Backup Battery 2-29
Disposing of the NiCad Backup Battery 2-33
Recognizing a Low or Discharged Battery 2-34
Managing Your Battery Power 2-35
Using an External Power Supply 2-36
Defining the Terminal’s Memory and Drives 2-37
Using the Scan Module 2-38
Installing a Scan Module 2-39
Using the Standard Range Scan Module 2-40
Scanning Options 2-42
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Configuring the Terminal
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How to Configure the Terminal 3-3
Learning About Configuration Parameters 3-3
Choosing the Symbologies the Terminal Decodes 3-4
Specifying How the Terminal Will Communicate 3-4
Controlling How the Terminal Will Operate 3-5
Configuring the Terminal With the Menu System 3-6
Exploring the Configuration and System Menus 3-8
Selecting Menus and Commands 3-9
Filling In Fields and Marking Check Boxes 3-10
Entering ASCII Control Characters 3-11
Exiting Screens and Saving Changes 3-13
Exiting the Configuration Menu 3-13
Exiting the TRAKKER Antares 2400 Menu System 3-14
Configuring the Terminal by Scanning Bar Codes 3-15
Saving Configuration Changes in Flash Memory 3-17
Restoring the Terminal’s Default Configuration 3-19
Upgrading the Firmware 3-21
4
Recording Your Terminal’s Configuration 3-24
Operating the Terminal in a Network
How the TRAKKER Antares Terminal Fits Into Your Network 4-3
Using Serial Communications on the Terminals 4-10
Identifying the COM Ports 4-10
Connecting the Terminal to Another Device 4-11
Choosing a Communications Protocol 4-13
Binary Protocol 4-14
Configurable Protocol 4-14
Master Polling Protocol 4-15
Polling Mode D Protocol 4-15
Configuring the Serial Port Parameters 4-15
Configuring the Terminal Via the Serial Port 4-16
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Using RF Communications on the T2425s 4-18
Planning the Network Connection 4-18
Configuring the DCS 300 4-19
Configuring the Access Point 4-19
Configuring the T2425 4-20
Defining the RF Network Parameters 4-20
Using the Icons to Monitor RF Communications 4-22
Using the T2425 Between Access Points 4-24
Configuring the T2425 Over the Network 4-25
Configuring the T2425 From the DCS 300 4-25
Configuring the T2425 From the Host 4-26
Configuring the T2425 in a UDP Plus Network 4-26
Configuring the T2425 in a TCP/IP Direct Connect Network 4-28
Transferring Files in a TCP/IP Direct Connect Network 4-31
About Network Connectivity and Protocols 4-36
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Using Custom Applications
How To Download and Run Applications 5-3
About the TRAKKER Antares Programmable Terminals 5-4
Creating Applications for the Terminal 5-6
Using the PSK or EZBuilder to Develop Applications 5-6
Converting Applications Between JANUS and TRAKKER Antares 5-7
Converting IRL Programs 5-7
Converting the Application to a Binary File 5-8
Using the Serial Port to Transfer Applications and Files 5-9
Using the DCS 300 to Download Applications 5-12
Copying Files to the DCS 300 5-12
Downloading Applications and Files to the T2425 5-14
Running the Application on the Terminal 5-17
Using Screen Mapping (DCS 300 v1.1) 5-20
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Troubleshooting
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How to Use This Chapter 6-3
Finding and Solving Problems 6-4
Terminal Will Not Turn On 6-5
Problems While Operating the Terminal 6-5
Problems While Configuring the Terminal 6-8
T2425 Will Not Communicate With RF Network Devices 6-13
Problems Transmitting Data Through the Serial Port 6-15
Problems Transmitting Data Through the DCS 300 6-16
Bar Code Labels Will Not Scan 6-17
Guidelines for Managing Batteries 6-19
Booting and Resetting the Terminal 6-21
Booting the Terminal 6-21
Booting the Terminal on Resume 6-21
Using the Boot Menu 6-22
Resetting the Terminal 6-22
Maintaining and Cleaning the Terminal 6-24
Replacing the Antenna 6-24
Cleaning the Scan Module Window and Terminal Screen 6-26
7
Running Diagnostics
What Diagnostics Are Available? 7-3
Running Diagnostics From the Menu System 7-4
Defining the Diagnostics Screens 7-7
Defining the Software Diagnostics Screens 7-7
Application Events 7-7
Clear Task Profiles 7-8
Error Logger 7-8
Task Status 7-9
Defining the Hardware Diagnostics Screens 7-10
Battery/PIC Status 7-10
Beeper Test 7-11
Destructive RAM Test 7-12
Display Test 7-13
Hardware Configuration 7-14
Keypad Test 7-15
Radio Test 7-16
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Scanner Test 7-17
Serial Loopback Test 7-18
Defining the System Diagnostics Screens 7-19
Access Point 7-19
Application Efficiency 7-20
Malloc Application Information 7-21
Malloc Firmware Information 7-22
Serial Port Test 7-23
Subsystem Versions 7-24
Reader Command Reference
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Using Reader Commands 8-3
Using Accumulate Mode 8-4
Enter Accumulate Mode 8-6
Backspace 8-6
Clear 8-6
Enter 8-7
Exit Accumulate Mode 8-7
Operating Reader Commands 8-8
Backlight On and Off 8-8
Boot Terminal 8-9
Change Configuration 8-9
Default Configuration 8-10
Multiple-Read Labels 8-10
Reset Firmware 8-11
Save Configuration in Flash Memory 8-11
Scanner Trigger On and Off 8-12
Set Time and Date 8-13
Test and Service Mode 8-13
File Management Reader Commands 8-14
Abort Program 8-14
Delete File 8-15
Receive File 8-16
Receive File Through the Serial Port 8-16
Receive File Via RF Communications 8-18
Rename File 8-20
Run Program 8-21
Transmit File 8-22
Transmit File Through the Serial Port 8-22
Transmit File Via RF Communications 8-24
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Configuration Command Reference
Contents
9
Using Configuration Commands 9-3
Configuration Commands Listed by Category 9-4
Entering Variable Data in a Configuration Command 9-6
Acknowledgement Delay Lower Limit 9-7
Acknowledgement Delay Upper Limit 9-9
Append Time 9-10
Automatic Shutoff 9-11
Baud Rate 9-13
Beep Volume 9-15
Codabar 9-16
Code 11 9-17
Code 16K 9-18
Code 2 of 5 9-19
Code 39 9-21
Code 49 9-25
Code 93 9-27
Code 128 9-28
ISBT Code 128 9-29
Command Processing 9-34
Configuration Commands Via Serial Port 9-38
Controller Connect Check Receive Timer 9-40
Controller Connect Check Send Timer 9-41
Controller IP Address 9-43
Data Bits 9-45
Decode Security 9-46
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Default Router 9-47
Display Backlight Timeout 9-49
Display Contrast 9-50
Display Font Type 9-51
Display Row Spacing 9-52
Display Video Mode 9-53
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 9-54
End of Message (EOM) 9-55
Flash Memory Configuration 9-57
Flow Control 9-58
Handshake 9-61
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Host IP Address 9-62
Interleaved 2 of 5 9-64
Keypad Caps Lock 9-66
Keypad Clicker 9-66
Keypad Type 9-67
LRC (Longitudinal Redundancy Check) 9-68
Maximum Retries 9-69
Modem Dial Sequence 9-71
Modem Initialization Sequence 9-73
MSI 9-75
Network Activate 9-76
Network Loopback 9-77
Network Port 9-78
Parity 9-80
Plessey 9-82
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Poll (Polling) 9-83
Postamble 9-84
Preamble 9-85
RAM Drive Size 9-87
Resume Execution 9-89
RF Domain 9-90
RF Inactivity Timeout 9-91
RF Roaming Flag 9-92
RF Security Identification 9-93
RF Transmit Mode 9-94
RF Wakeup On Broadcast 9-95
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Scan Ahead 9-95
Scanner Mode 9-96
Scanner Redundancy 9-97
Scanner Selection 9-98
Scanner Timeout 9-100
Scanner Trigger 9-101
Serial Port Protocol 9-102
Start of Message (SOM) 9-104
Stop Bits 9-106
Subnet Mask 9-107
Suspend/Resume Control 9-108
TCP Maximum Retries 9-109
TCP/IP Maximum Transmit Timeout 9-110
Terminal IP Address 9-112
Time and Date 9-114
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Time in Seconds 9-115
Timeout Delay 9-116
UPC/EAN 9-118
Terminal Specifications
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A
B
C
Physical and Environmental Specifications A-3
Default Configuration A-9
Configuration Commands by Syntax A-13
Full ASCII Charts
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
International Character Support
TRAKKER Antares Terminal Font Set C-3
Using the Default Applications
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About the Applications Shipped on the Terminal D-3
Defining APPTSK.BIN and EM9560.BIN D-3
Defining the Emulation Features of EM9560.BIN D-4
Using Display Control Codes D-5
Setting Preambles and Postambles D-6
Full ASCII Mode for Code 39 D-7
Unsupported 95XX Features D-9
Running APPTSK.BIN and EM9560.BIN D-9
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Glossary
Index
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Before You Begin
This section introduces you to st andard warra nty provisions, safet y p recautions,
warnings and c autions, document forma tting convent ions, and sources of additiona l
product information. A list of I ntermec manuals is also provided to guide you in f inding
the ap propriate information.
Warranty Information
To receive a copy of the standar d warrant y provision for this product, c ontact your loc al
Intermec support services organization. In the U.S. call 1-800-755-5505, and in Canada
call 1-800-688-7043. Otherwise, refer to the Worldwide Sales & Service list that ships
with this manua l f or the a ddress and telephone number of your I ntermec sa les
orga niz ation.
Safety Summary
Your s afety is ex tremely important. Read and f ollow all war nings and cautions in this
book before handling and opera ting Inter mec equipment. You can be seriously inju red,
and equipment and da ta can be damaged if you do not f ollow the saf ety war nings and
cau tions.
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Before You Begin
Do not repair or adjust alone Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone under
any circumstances . Someone capable of providing first aid must alwa ys be present for
your safety.
First aid Always obtain first aid or medica l att ent ion immediately aft er an injury. Never
neglect an inju ry, no matter how s light it seems.
Resuscitation Begin resuscit ation immediately if s omeone is injured and stops
breathing. Any delay could result in death. To work on or near high voltage, you should
be familiar with approved indust rial first aid methods .
Energized equipment Never wor k on ener giz ed equi p ment unless a uthor iz ed b y a
resp onsible authorit y. Energized elect rical equ ipment is dangerous. Electric al shock f rom
energized equip ment c an cause deat h. If you must perform authorized emergency work on
energized equipment, be sure tha t you comply strictly with a pproved s afety regulat ions.
Note: For laser compliance and safety information, refer to the manual supplement that
shipped with your TRAKKER
®
Antares™ 2420 or 2425 terminal.
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Warnings and Cautions
The wa rnings a nd c autions in this ma nual use the following for ma t.
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 equi p ment.
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 s t r i ctly observed t o p r event equipment d a mag e o r d es tructio n, or corruption
or loss of data.
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Conseil
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: Notes are statements that either provide extra information about a topic or
contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of
circumstances.
About This Manual
This manual c ontains all of the information necessar y to install, configu re, operat e, and
tr oubleshoot the TRAKKE R Antares 2420 and 2425 terminals.
This manual was written for two a udiences:
• All us ers who need to know how to use the terminal to collect dat a.
• MIS personnel, oper ations p ersonnel, analys ts, and pr ogrammers who need to know
how to install, c onf igu re, t es t, a nd use the terminal to op erat e in a network. You
should have a good knowledge of your company’s network and dat a collection
soft ware. You should be f amiliar with dat a communications and net work pr otocols.
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Before You Begin
What You Will Find in This Manual
This tabl e s u mmarizes the information in each chap ter and appendix .
Chapter What You Will Find
1 Summarizes the terminal’s features, functions, and accessories. Explains how
to get your terminal started for the first time.
2 Describes and explains how to use your terminal’s keypad, screen, audio
signals, serial port, batteries, memory and drives, and scan modules.
3 Explains how to configure your terminal.
4 Describes serial communications and the 2.4 GHz radio frequency network and
explains how to install and configure your terminal to communicate with other
devices.
5 Introduces the programmable terminals and explains how to download and run
applications. Also, explains how to use the screen mapping application.
6 Lists solutions for the problems you may have while operating your terminal.
Also, explains how to boot or reset the ter minal.
7 Explains how to use the terminal’s built-in diagnostics to research and
troubles hoot probl e ms.
8 Describes the commands that you can use to change the terminal’s operation or
manage files.
9 Describes the commands that you can scan to configure the terminal.
A Lists the terminal’s specifications, configuration command names and syntax,
and the terminal’s default configuration settings.
B Contains reference tables including the full ASCII table and full ASCII bar
code cha rt.
C Contains a reference table that lists the complete set of English and Western
European characters that you can display on the terminal.
D Contains information about the default applications (APPTSK.BIN and
EM9560.BIN) that are shi pped on th e term i nal.
Note: For information about using IBM 3270, IBM 5250, or VT100/220/320 and ANSI
terminal emulation applications, see the TRAKKER Antares Terminal Emulation
User’s Guide that ships with this manual.
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Terminology
You shou ld be aware of how these t erms are being used in this manual:
Term Description
Host The term “host” refers to a personal computer or other computer
that communicates with the terminal.
DCS 300 The term “DCS 300” refers to the new data collection server that
replaces the Model 200 Controller. Unless otherwise noted, you can
use either the DCS 300 or the Model 200 Controller.
T2420 The term “T2420” in di cates th e specific type of terminal, th e
TRAKKER Antares 2420 ter m i nal.
T2425 The term “T2425” in di cates th e specific type of terminal, th e
TRAKKER Antares 2425 ter m i nal.
Terminal The generic term “terminal” indicates any TRAKKER Antares
terminal . More specific terms, such as “T2420,” indicate a specific
type of terminal.
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TRAKKER Antares
terminal
TRAKKER Antares The t erm “TRAKKER Anta res” iden t i fies t he product family of
The gen eric term “TRAKKER Antares t erminal” in dicates any
TRAKKER Antares termi nal. More specific terms, such as
“T2425,” indicate a specific type of terminal.
TRAKKER Antares hand-held terminals.
For definitions of t he t echnic al terms used in this ma nu al, s ee t he glossar y.
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Conventions for Input From a Keypad or Keyboard
This table describes the formatting convent ions for inp ut from PC or host computer
keyboards a nd terminal keyp ads:
Convention How to Interpret the Convention
Special text
Shows the command as you should enter it into the terminal. See
“Conventions for Commands” later in this chapter.
Italic text
Bold text
T 3 ,
– –
L
Indicates that you must replace the parameter with a value. See
“Conventions for Commands” later in this chapter.
Indicates the keys you must press on a PC or host computer keyboard.
For example, “press
the P C or host computer keyboard.
Shows the key you must press on the terminal. For example, “press
” directs you to press the Enter key on the terminal keypad.
Shows a series of terminal keys you must press and release in the order
shown. For exa mple, “Press T 3 , to run t he TRAKKER
Antares 2400 Menu System.”
Shows a series of terminal keys you must press simultaneously. Also,
you must press and hold the keys in the order shown. For example,
“Press – – L to reset the terminal.”
Enter
” means you press the key labeled “Enter” on
Conventions for Bar Codes
You ca n scan t he b ar c odes listed in this ma nual t o ent er dat a or p erform a c ommand.
The bar code la bels in this ma nual a re printed in the Code 39 symbology. Each bar code
includes the name and human-readable interpret ation. For ex ample:
Change Configuration
*$+*
*$+*
The a sterisks (*) at the beginning a nd end of the human-readable interp reta tion are the
start and stop codes for a Code 3 9 bar code lab el. If you are using a bar code p rinting
utilit y, it may automatically supply the asterisks as the start and stop code, so that you
only need to type the act ual t ex t of the command. You can also c reat e and pr int
configuration labels and reader command labels in Code 93, whic h has its own start and
stop codes.
242XU.146
Name
Bar code (Code 39)
Human-readable
interpretation
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Conventions for Software Screens and Messages
This manual inc ludes illustra tions that rep resent how the t erminals dis play softwar e
screens and messages. Here are two examples:
MAIN MENU
Configuration Menu
Diagnostics Menu
System Menu
About TRAKKER 2400
_` Select item
[Enter] Next screen
[F1] Help
[Esc] Exit
File Name:
TNAPP F
Conventions for Commands
This ma nual includes sa mple commands that are shown exac tly as you should t ype them
on your terminal or networ k devic e. The manu al also describes t he s yntax f or many
commands, defi ning each parameter in the command. This example illustrates the format
conventions used for c ommands:
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To send a configuration command from the DCS 300, use this syntax:
$+
command[command
]...[
command n
]
where:
$+
Command
You can inc lude multiple configu rat ion
is the Change Configuration command.
is a configuration command. For example, BV is the command to set the
Beep Volume on the terminal. Enter the command BV0 to turn off the
beep volume.
command
parameters in the command to
conf i g ure the terminal.
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This table defines the conventions u sed in the example:
Convention Description
Special font
Commands appear in this font. You enter the command exactly as
it is shown.
Before You Begin
Italic text
[ ] Brackets enclose a parameter that you may omit from the
Required parameters If a parameter is not enclosed in brackets [ ], the parameter is
where This word introduces a list of the command’s parameters and
Italics indicate a variable, which you must replace with a real
value, such as a number, filename, keyword, or command.
command. Do not include the brackets in the command.
required. You
otherwise, the command will not execute correctly.
explains the values you can specify for them.
must
include the parameter in the command;
Other Intermec Manuals
You may need additional information when working with the T242X in a data collection
system. P l ease vis i t our Web site at www.intermec.c om t o acces s many of our current
manua l s in PDF format. To order p rinted versions of t he Intermec manuals, c ontact your
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TRAKKER Antares 2400 Series Battery Pack Instruction Sheet
TRAKKER Antares 2400 Series Belt Clip and Belt Instruction Sheet
TRAKKER Antares 2400 Series Handstrap Instruction Sheet
TRAKKER Antares 2400 Series Holster and Belt Instruction Sheet
TRAKKER Antares 2400 Series Module for Cabled Scanners Instruction Sheet
TRAKKER Antares 2400 Series Standard Range Scan Module Instruction Sheet
TRAKKER Antares 2400 Series Vehicle-Mount Holder Instruction Sheet
TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 Hand-Held Terminal Getting Started Guide
TRAKKER Antares 242X Serial Interface Module Instruction Sheet
TRAKKER Antares Application Development Tools System Manual
TRAKKER Antares Optical Link Adapter Quick Reference Guide
TRAKKER Antares TD2400 Communications Dock Quick Reference Guide
TRAKKER Antares TZ2400 Battery Charger Quick Reference Guide
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Getting Started
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This chapter introduces the TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 terminals and
explains how to get your new terminal working.
What Are the TRAKKER Antares Terminals?
The TRAKKER Antares 2420 and 2425 terminals are hand-held data collection
termina ls. You use these p rogrammable ter mina l s to run custom app lic ations or ter mina l
emulation applications.
You use the TRAKKER Antares 2420 (T2420) terminal to collect data and periodically
upload the data to a host c omp uter via serial (wired) c ommunications. The TRAKK E R
Antares 2425 (T2425) terminal transmits data via serial communications or radio
frequenc y ( RF) communications in I ntermec’s 2 .4 GH z RF network.
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Scan module or
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These t erminals are ergonomically designed to make data c ollection easy and include
these fea tures:
• Sc an module acces sory for bar code dat a collection or serial module for s erial
communicat i ons.
• CG A- c ompatible dis play, angled for ea sy viewing.
• Keypad with 56 keys to support data collection. The terminal ships with a keypad to
match the app lic ation or language you ordered.
• Serial port to support RS-232 communications.
• Rechargeable lit hium-ion battery p ack (sold separ ately) for main power and
rechargeable NiCad backup battery for memory backup.
• Adjustable antenna on the T2425 supports 2.4 GHz radio frequency
communications.
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Accessories for the Terminal
You ca n use these accessories (s old and order ed separately) with the terminals:
TZ2400 Battery Charger The charger lets you c harge up to four lithium-ion b att ery
packs at one time. The battery charger senses when a battery pack is fully charged and
will not overcharge it, ensuring long and cons istent battery pac k lif e.
Belt Clip The belt c lip lets you attach the terminal to you r belt and have it hang at
your side so you can have both hands f ree. T he b elt c lip snaps around your belt and a
Velcro st rap holds the terminal to the belt clip .
Handstrap The elastic handstrap attaches to the back of the terminal to let you hold
the ter mina l easily and securely f or long periods of us e.
Holster The holster is a convenient way for you to ca rry the terminal on your belt
when you are not us ing it. T he hols ter a tta c hes to your belt and holds the ter mina l at
your side.
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that you can securely store the termina l while the vehicle is moving.
TD2400 Communications Dock When you place t he t erminal in the dock, it allows the
termina l to communicate with a hos t comput er or ot her device through the seri al por t.
You must connect a power supply to the dock to operate the terminal and charge the
batteries.
Optical Link Adapter When the optica l link adapter is c onnected to the ter minal, it
allows the terminal to communicat e with a host computer or ot her device through the
seri al port. You can also connec t a power supply to the optical link adapter to charge
the batteries.
Serial Interface Module When the serial interface module is connected to the
terminal, it allows the terminal to communicate with a PC or printer through the serial
port.
Vehicle-Mount Holder You can attach this holder to a vehicle, such as a forklift , so
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Module for Cabled Scanners This module ha s a scanner port t hat lets you attach a
wand, laser scanner, or CCD s c anner for ba r code data collect ion.
Standard Range Scan Module The s tanda rd range laser scan module is an integrated
sca nner tha t lets you scan b ar c ode labels from up to 30 inches away depending on the
bar code height a nd dens ity.
Long Range Scan Module This scan module is an integrated scanner that lets you
sca n bar c ode labels from up to 20 feet away depending on the b ar code height and
density.
High Visibility Scan Module This s c an module is an int egrat ed s c anner that lets you
sca n bar c ode la bels in br ighter environments , suc h as in su nlight.
High Density Scan Module This sc an module is an integrated scanner that lets you
sca n bar c ode la bels tha t are too dense for a normal scan module.
You also need a lithium-ion battery pack. See your Intermec sales representative
Note:
for the battery packs that are currently available.
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Models and Options for the Terminals
The T RAKKER Antares family of terminals inc ludes these models:
T2420 The T2420 is a programmable data collection terminal that has 512K of RAM
reserved for custom applications. The terminal has a 750K flash drive to store
applications and files. The T2420 has a serial port to transmit data to and accept data
from a host or PC via RS-232 serial communications.
T2425 The T2425 has the additional ability to communicate in Inter mec’s 2 .4 GHz
radio frequency (RF) network. The T2425 provides real-time communications to a host
either through the access points and DCS 300 or directly through the access points. The
T2425 is a programmable terminal that can run custom applications or terminal
emulation applications.
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These options are available for the T2420:
• Modem
• Programmable terminal with alphanumeric keypad available to support English or
Western European languages
• 4MB flash drive, 2MB used for files or double-byte fonts
• Ext ended storage drive, 2 MB or 4 MB, for custom app lic ations and files
These options are available for the T2425:
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• UDP Plus (DCS 300 network) or TCP/IP (direct conne ct)
• IBM 3270 terminal emulation application and keypad
• IBM 5250 terminal emulation application and keypad
• VT100/220/320 and ANSI terminal emulation application and keypad
• Programmable terminal with alphanumeric keypad available to support English or
Western European languages
• 4MB flash drive, 2MB used for files or double-byte fonts
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