PSC Falcon PT40 Product Reference Manual

Falcon® PT40

Product Reference Guide

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Table of Contents

Preface. About this Guide .................................................................................... v

How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................. v

Manual Overview ........................................................................................................... v

Registering Your Falcon PT40 .......................................................................................... vi

Document Conventions ................................................................................................. vii

Keys and Keystroke Conventions .............................................................................. vii

PT40 Labels .................................................................................................................viii

Chapter 1. Introduction .................................................................................... 1-1

Overview of the PSC Falcon PT40 .................................................................................. 1-1

PT40 Power Button and Reset .......................................................................................1-2

Turning the PT40 On ............................................................................................1-2

Auto-Off Timeout ..................................................................................................1-2

Turning the PT40 Off ............................................................................................1-2

Resetting the PT40 ................................................................................................ 1-3

The Keypad ................................................................................................................1-3

Data Keys ............................................................................................................1-4

Function Keys .......................................................................................................1-5

Action Keys ..........................................................................................................1-5

The Display Screen ...................................................................................................... 1-6

Actual vs. Virtual Display .......................................................................................1-6

Contrast .............................................................................................................. 1-8

Backlight ............................................................................................................. 1-8

Displaying Information about the PT40 ....................................................................1-8

The PT40 Laser ........................................................................................................... 1-8

Scanning Bar Codes with the PT40 ..........................................................................1-8

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Index

Verifying Operation .........................................................................................1-9

The Beeper ................................................................................................................1-9

PT40 Software Applications ...........................................................................................1-9

PT Program Generator (PPG) ................................................................................ 1-10

PALPRO40 .......................................................................................................... 1-10

Data Collection Applications .................................................................................. 1-10

Application and Data Flow .................................................................................... 1-11

Accessories .............................................................................................................. 1-12

PT40 Dock, Serial Cable and Power Adaptor ............................................................ 1-12

PT40 Batteries .................................................................................................... 1-12

PT40 Belt Clip ..................................................................................................... 1-13

PT40 Soft Case ................................................................................................... 1-14

Falcon PT40 Product CD ....................................................................................... 1-14

Chapter 2. Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications ............................ 2-1

Overview ...................................................................................................................2-1

Quick Start ................................................................................................................2-2

Setting Up the PT40 ....................................................................................................2-3

Getting Started .....................................................................................................2-3

Switching Applications ...........................................................................................2-4

Terminating the Application <F1> .....................................................................2-4

Uploading Files <F2> ......................................................................................2-4

Continuing the Application <F4> .......................................................................2-5

Setting the Time and Date ......................................................................................2-5

Setting a Password ................................................................................................2-6

Using PALPRO40 to Collect Data ....................................................................................2-7

Installing PALPRO40 ..............................................................................................2-7

Using PALPRO40 ...................................................................................................2-7

Selecting a PALPRO40 Application .....................................................................2-7

Changing Program Titles and Prompts ................................................................2-8

Switching to Another PALPRO40 Application ........................................................2-9

Using ASSETPRO ........................................................................................... 2-10

Using INVPRO ............................................................................................... 2-12

Using TRACKPRO .......................................................................................... 2-15

Other Data Collection Applications ............................................................................... 2-18

DESCRIPT .......................................................................................................... 2-18

Loading Item and Description Files into the PT40 ............................................... 2-19

Using DESCRIPT ...........................................................................................2-21

INVMODEM ........................................................................................................ 2-23

Using the Modem Feature .............................................................................. 2-23

TIMESTMP .......................................................................................................... 2-25

Using TIMESTMP ........................................................................................... 2-25

Changing the Date and Time Setting ............................................................... 2-26

Reviewing the Collected Data ...................................................................................... 2-27

Chapter 3. Transferring Files and Data ............................................................. 3-1

Overview ...................................................................................................................3-1

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Uploading Data to the Host PC ......................................................................................3-2

Using XFER32 .............................................................................................................3-2

XFER32 Setup ......................................................................................................3-3

General Tab ...................................................................................................3-3

Transfer Tab ..................................................................................................3-5

Logging Tab ...................................................................................................3-6

Sending and Receiving Data with XFER32 .................................................................3-6

Transmit Files ................................................................................................. 3-7

Receive Files ..................................................................................................3-7

Downloading Applications with PPGXFER ........................................................................3-8

Removing Collected Data from Memory ........................................................................ 3-13

Appendix A. Falcon PT40 Batteries .................................................................. A-1

Battery Overview ........................................................................................................A-1

Main Battery Installation ..............................................................................................A-3

Recharging the Batteries ..............................................................................................A-4

Using the Dock Charging Slot (Battery only) .............................................................A-4

Using the PT40 Dock (PT40 Unit) ............................................................................A-5

Using the Serial Cable and Power Adaptor (PT40 Unit) ...............................................A-6

Storing the Main Battery ..............................................................................................A-7

Backup Battery ...........................................................................................................A-7

Low Battery Indication .................................................................................................A-7

Main Battery ........................................................................................................A-7

Backup Battery .....................................................................................................A-8

Appendix B. PT40 Dock, Serial Cable, and Power Adaptor................................ B-1

Overview ...................................................................................................................B-1

PT40 Dock ...........................................................................................................B-1

Serial Cable .........................................................................................................B-2

Power Adaptor ......................................................................................................B-2

Attaching the PT40 to a PC ...........................................................................................B-3

Using the Dock to Recharge the Main Battery ..................................................................B-4

Appendix C. Connector Configurations............................................................. C-1

Interface Cable Connector ............................................................................................C-1

PT40 Dock .................................................................................................................C-2

Appendix D. Configuring with Bar Codes ......................................................... D-1

Predefined Defaults .................................................................................................... D-1

Code 39 .................................................................................................................... D-1

Interleaved 2 of 5 ...................................................................................................... D-3

Codabar .................................................................................................................... D-4

Code 93 .................................................................................................................... D-5

UPC-A ...................................................................................................................... D-6

UPC-E ....................................................................................................................... D-7

EAN/JAN ................................................................................................................... D-7

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UPC/EAN/JAN Extensions ............................................................................................ D-8

Code 128 .................................................................................................................. D-8

Other Controls ........................................................................................................... D-9

Clock and Calendar ....................................................................................................D-12

Serial Parameters ......................................................................................................D-12

Appendix E. Programming Parameters ............................................................. E-1

Overview ...................................................................................................................E-1

Using Bar Codes ..........................................................................................................E-3

Using Predefined Defaults ......................................................................................E-3

Alternate Parameters for the Falcon PT40 ................................................................. E-4

Guidelines for Creating Programming Bar Codes ........................................................E-5

Using Multiple Bar Codes ........................................................................................E-5

Programming Parameters .............................................................................................E-6

Setting the Hour Format, Time, and Date .................................................................E-6

Time .............................................................................................................E-6

Date .............................................................................................................E-6

Xmodem Protocol ..................................................................................................E-7

Save-and-Exit Settings ..........................................................................................E-7

Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters .................................................E-8

General Programming Parameters .................................................................................E-9

Serial Parameters ..................................................................................................... E-12

Appendix F. Memory Table ............................................................................... F-1

Appendix G. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Support ................. G-1

Overview .................................................................................................................. G-1

Maintaining your Falcon PT40 ....................................................................................... G-1

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... G-2

Technical Support ...................................................................................................... G-3

PSC Website Support ...................................................................................... G-3

Reseller Technical Support .............................................................................. G-4

PSC Website TekForum ................................................................................... G-4

Telephone Technical Support ........................................................................... G-4

Index .................................................................................................................. xi

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About this Guide

How to Use This Manual

This Product Reference Guide contains comprehensive instructions on the
Falcon PT40’s software, batteries, dock, serial cable, data transfer. It also con­tains advanced user information such as pinouts, bar code configuration and
parameters. This section of the manual provides both a general description of
the product’s features and an overview of the manual’s contents and organiza­tion.

Manual Overview

This manual contains the following sections:

Preface

•The

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Preface, About this Guide presents the manual’s contents, shows

manual style conventions, and information regarding registering your
Falcon PT40 unit.

Chapter 1, Introduction on page 1-1 lists the bar code symbologies the

scanner will read. It describes features and specifications, of the PT40,
including keypad, the display, and accessories. Read this section before
using the PT40.

Chapter 2, Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications on page 2-1

contains complete information about using the PALPRO40 and data
collection applications that are loaded in memory on the PT40, setting
the date, time, and password.

Chapter 3, Transferring Files and Data on page 3-1 contains information

about transfering application, and data files between the PT40 and a
Host PC. Read this section to upload collected data.

About this Guide

• Appendix A, Falcon PT40 Batteries on page A-1, describes installation,
charging, and disposal information on the PT40’s main battery and
backup battery.

•

Appendix B, PT40 Dock, Serial Cable, and Power Adaptor on page B-1,

describes how to set up and use the Dock or serial cable to transfer data
between the PT40 and a Host PC. Refer to this section before using the
dock for the first time or when connecting it to a PC.

•

Appendix C, Connector Configurations on page C-1, identifies pin assign-

ments for the connectors on the PT40 and PT Dock. Refer to this sec­tion to order cables or make your own cables.

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Appendix D, Configuring with Bar Codes on page D-1, explains how to cus-

tomize the PT40’s settings using bar codes. It contains bar codes for
scanning to set selected programming parameters. Use this section to
change settings in the PT40.

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Appendix E, Programming Parameters on page E-1, contains ID numbers,

acceptable settings, and defaults for all programming parameters for the
PT40. Refer to this section to change settings in the PT40.

•

Appendix F, Memory Table on page F-1, is a table that shows the relation-

ship between the amount of installed RAM and the number and size of
records the PT40 will hold.

•

Appendix G, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Support on
page G-1, provides information about care and cleaning your Falcon

PT40, troubleshooting, and technical support.

Registering Your Falcon PT40

PSC values your feedback. Please take a few moments and complete the
Product Registration form located on PSC's website or on the PSC Manuals
CD. Registering your products ensures that you will be informed of the latest
product news, software updates and other future developments from PSC.

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Document Conventions

Formatting conventions are used throughout this guide as a method of provid­ing consistency for notes, cautions, and warnings.

Notes appear throughout the manual to provide additional information on a topic,
including technical details, exceptions to instructions and other pertinent infor­mation. These notes are identified by the notepad symbol.

Cautions indicate potential damage to data or the unit if directions on are not fol­lowed correctly. They also indicate when you should take care to use the correct

CAUTION

WARNING

Keys and Keystroke Conventions

PSC accessories, parts and connectors.

Warnings indicate potential damage to the Falcon PT40, docks, and battery charg­ers if directions are not followed correctly.

PT40 keys and keystroke conventions are used throughout this manual to
identify the difference between a key on the PT40 and keystrokes input by the
user. Brackets such as:

<ENT>, indicate a key on the Falcon PT40. Data or

keystrokes entered by the user, and directories, filenames, file extensions, and
path names are printed in this monospaced typeface.

Document Conventions

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About this Guide

PT40 Labels

These labels are for illustrative purposes only.

Figure 1. Falcon PT40 Laser Label

Figure 2. Falcon PT40 Battery Compartment Label

Figure 3. Falcon PT40 Dock Label

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview of the PSC Falcon PT40

The Falcon PT40 is a rugged, handheld, portable data-collection terminal that
allows bar code scanning technology anywhere. The PT40 automatically rec­ognizes and discriminates among the following bar code symbologies when
using the laser scanner:

Codabar EAN-8 Interleaved 2 of 5

Code 39 EAN-13 UPC-A

Code 93 JAN-8 UPC-E

Code 128 JAN-13 UPC/EAN/JAN extensions

The PT40 verifies input by sounding a beep. The beeper’s tone, volume, pitch,
and duration can be changed to suit your work environment and personal
preferences.

The PT40’s liquid crystal display (LCD) is easy to read and can be backlit for
poorly lit work environments. Use the keypad to input numbers and letters,
change input modes, and navigate the display and application menus.

This introduction covers the basic functions of the PT40 operation, including
turning the PT40 on and off, using action keys, inputting data and alpha­numeric key use, navigating the display screen, scanning bar codes, an over­view of PT40 applications, and accessories.

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PT40 Power Button and Reset starting on page 1-2.

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The Keypad starting on page 1-3.

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The Display Screen starting on page 1-6.

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The PT40 Laser starting on page 1-8.

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The Beeper on page 1-9.

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PT40 Software Applications starting on page 1-9.

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Accessories starting on page 1-12.

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Introduction

PT40 Power Button and Reset

Turning the PT40 On

Press the green <PWR> key displayed at left to turn the PT40 on. The first
screen that appears on the PT40, unless the software has been customized, is
shown below.

-Falcon PT40z­Ver 020.5/Z0.2
System RAM 256K
10/16/02 14:09
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press any key

If the unit had been running before it was turned off, the display screen
returns to the view displayed when the unit was turned off.

Auto-Off Timeout

The PT40 is programmed to shut itself off automatically if it is not used for
ten (10) minutes. This
tially shutting down when it is not in use. Press the
PT40 to full power.

Auto-Off timeout conserves power in the PT 40 by par-

<PWR> key to return the

The following Auto-Off timeout values can be customized:

Auto-Off Timeout Val ues

Value range

Default value

Disable value

1 - 99 minutes

10 minutes

00

Refer to Auto-Off on page E-11 for more information on customizing this fea­ture.

Turning the PT40 Off

Turn the PT40 off by pressing the <PWR> key displayed at left. This turns the
screen display off, but does not clear any information in the PDT’s random­access memory (RAM). The PT40 will return to this location when it is
turned on again. There is no beep when the
PT40 off.

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<PWR> key is pressed to turn the

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Resetting the PT40

Sometimes you will need to reset the PT40. Both Soft Reset and Hard Reset
return the PT40 to the opening display screen (refer to
and return a unique series of beeps and tones to verify the reset.

The Keypad

Figure 1-1 on page 1-2)

Resetting the PT40 is similar to pressing
stored in the portable’s memory is cleared.

CAUTION

Soft Reset:

Scan the following reset bar code:

Hard Reset:

1. Remove the main battery or external power supply.

2. Press and hold the

The Keypad

The keypad on the PT40 has three types of keys: action keys, function keys,
and data keys. Each key produces a beep when pressed.

<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Delete> on a PC. All data

Use a soft reset to reboot a PT40 when there is power available.

Reset

*+. *

Use a hard reset to reboot a PT40 without power.

<CLR> and <ENT> keys while reinserting the main

battery or reconnecting the power supply.

•Refer to

•Refer to

•Refer to

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Figure 1-2 on page 1-4 for an illustration of the Falcon PT40.

Table 1-1 on page 1-5 for a list of data keys and cycles.

Table 1-2 on page 1-5 for a list of action keys and functions.

Introduction

s

Figure 1-1. Falcon PT40 Keypad

Function Keys

Data Keys

Clear Key

Scan Key

Shift Key

Power Key

Enter Key

Data Keys

Navigation Key

Backlight Key

Use the twelve (12) data keys to enter letters, numbers, and other characters. If
you enter an incorrect number or character, press the
cursor back one position. Press and hold the

Normal Mode.

Shift Mode.

By default, data keys yield numbers.

To input letters, press the <SH> key to enter Shift mode. The

<CLR> key to clear an entire line.

<CLR> key to move the

Shift mode cursor is displayed with reverse video. The PT40 remains in Shift
mode until you press

<SH> again.

Press the data key once, twice, or more times to cycle through the letters until
the desired letter appears on the display. After the last letter in the sequence for
that key, the next keypress yields the number. Another keypress starts the letter
sequence again. Letters are only available in upper case.

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The Keypad

Table 1-1. Inputting Characters Using Data Keys

Normal Mode Shift Mode

Number/Symbol

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

First

Keypress

space 0

1

ABC2

DEF 3

GH I 4

JKL5

MNO 6

PQRS7

TUV8

WXWZ 9

Second

Keypress

Third

Keypress

Fourth

Keypress

Fifth

Keypress

space 0 space

1111

A

D

G

J

M

T

* (Asterisk) In both Normal and Shift mode, press the * key to insert an asterisk.

. (Decimal/

Period)

In both Normal and Shift modes, press the

Decimal/Period key to

insert a decimal or period into a number sequence or character string.

There is a default one (1) second time-delay before the cursor moves to the
next position. This duration value can be customized. Use the

<RIGHT> arrow

navigation key to move one position right before delay expires.

Function Keys

There are four function keys, <F1> through <F4>, at the top of the keypad.
Press the

<F8>. The actions for function keys are determined by the active program.

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<SH> key to enter Shift mode and access function keys <F5> through

Introduction

Action Keys

Ten action keys, including the four navigation keys, are described in Ta bl e 1 - 1 .

Table 1-2. Falcon PT40 Action Keys

Button

Function

/Mode

Clear

Scan

Enter

Up

Arrow

Down
Arrow

Left

Arrow

Right
Arrow

Shift

Mode

Power

Backlight

On/Off

Description

Press

<CLR> to move the cursor back one position.

Press and hold

Aim the PT40 at a bar code and press the

<CLR> to clear an entire line of text.

<SCAN>

key to activate laser scanning mode.

Press the

<ENT> key to enter the current data string

and move to the next command.

Press the <UP> arrow to move the actual display up
one line in the virtual display.

Press the <DOWN> arrow to move the actual display
down one line in the virtual display.

Press the <LEFT> arrow to move the actual display
to the left 4 characters in the virtual display. I

Press the

<RIGHT> arrow to move the actual display

to the right 4 characters in the virtual display. In Shift
mode, the

<RIGHT> arrow key acts as an insert key

to override the time delay.

Press the <SH> key to enter Shift mode. Use Shift
mode to access alpha characters or toggle the func­tion keys between

Press the

<PWR> key to turn the PT40 on and off.

<F1>-<F4> and <F5>-<F8>.

When the PT40 is turned on, it beeps and returns to
the location at last shut off.

Press the

<BL> key to turn the LCD backlight on or

off. The default timeout on the backlight is 30 sec­onds. The duration value can be customized.

Referred to

As

<CLR>

<SCAN>

<ENT>

<UP>

<DOWN>

<LEFT>

<RIGHT>

<SH>

<PWR>

<BL>

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The Display Screen

The default system font for the PT40 is a 5x7 (width x height in pixels) font
based on the Codepage 850 Western European character set. This size font
allows the PT40's LCD display screen to show 6 lines of text with up to 16
characters on each line when using only the default system font.

Actual vs. Virtual Display

The Falcon PT40's actual display screen is a window to a larger display area
called the virtual display (refer to
will fit into the actual display. However, applications can sometimes contain
data longer than the default 6 line x 16 character view of the actual display.

Figure 1-2. Virtual vs. Actual Display Using Default System Font

Actual Display

The shaded box
represents the PT40
display screen.

6 lines high

25 lines high

The Display Screen

Figure 1-3). Most applications you will use

0,0

16 characters wide

80 characters wide

F1=NEXT F2=PRE
REC#11 OF 16
120850A30NME5274J400967629
F3=REV F4=EXIT
F1=NEXT F2=PRE
REC#12 OF 16
120850A30NME5274J400984019
F3=REV F4=EXIT
F1=NEXT F2=PRE
REC#13 OF 16
120850A30NME5274J400942885
F3=REV F4=EXIT

Virtual Display: The larger area represents the maxi-

mum size for the
(visible to the user only by using the arrow navigation keys)

Adding or changing character sizes will change the appearance of the actual display.
The number of lines and characters will vary with the character sizes.

Virtual Display in some applications

The actual display screen shows only a portion of the available data in the vir­tual display. Use the arrow keys to navigate the actual display screen to view

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Introduction

Contrast

Backlight

the virtual display data. The text in the virtual display remains in place and the
actual display screen changes its view within the virtual display.

If you scan longer bar codes or enter more data than can fit in a single line of
the virtual display, the data automatically wraps to the next line. Because
applications for the PT40 can contain and use different fonts, the amount of
data that is available within the virtual display will vary.

The virtual display maintains the latest lines of data once all lines of the virtual
display are full. The oldest lines of data are “pushed off the top” as new data is
added at the bottom.

To adjust the screen contrast while the PT40 is running an application, press

<SH> key to enter Shift Mode. Use the Up or Down arrow keys to increase

the
or decrease the screen contrast.

The PT40’s liquid crystal display (LCD) is easy to read in all lighting situa­tions using the backlight feature. Press the

<BL> key to turn the backlight on

or off.

Displaying Information about the PT40

Display information about the PT40 by scrolling the actual display past the
last character on a current line. Press the

<Right> arrow key until the version

number and current application name are displayed. The actual display lists
the system version number and the amount of random-access memory
installed (refer to

Figure 1-1 on page 1-2).

The PT40 Laser

The PT40 laser is an integral part of the Falcon PT40. Use the PT40 to scan
bar code labels on flat, curved, or irregular surfaces at distances ranging from
one inch to 18 inches.

The actual scan distance depends upon the symbology, density, and the lighting
conditions.

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Scanning Bar Codes with the PT40

Aim and press the <SCAN> key. Figure 1-4 illustrates the correct orientation for
best scanning results.

• The laser should be pointed at a slight angle to the bar code. Do not ori­ent the PT40’s laser parallel or perpendicular to the bar code.

• The laser beam must cross the entire bar code. The PT40 cannot cor­rectly read if the entire bar code is not scanned.

Figure 1-3. How to Scan

The Beeper

Verifying Operation

A red LED (light-emitting diode) on the top right indicates laser activation
and good reads. The PT40 verifies that it accepts the scanned input by sound­ing an audible tone.

The Beeper

The PT40 provides audible feedback to indicate when a bar code has been
scanned successfully and to acknowledge when a key has been pressed. The
default setting provides one beep to indicate a good scan or key entry. Another
beep sequence warns of possible problems. The tone, pitch, volume, number,
and length of beeps can all be modified. Refer to

starting on page D-1 for more information on customizing your Falcon PT40.

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Configuring with Bar Codes

Introduction

PT40 Software Applications

The Falcon PT40 comes from the factory with PSC’s PALPRO40 application
and three other data collection applications already installed.

If your PT40 software has been customized, it may operate differently. Check with
your systems administrator for instructions.

PALPRO40

PAL PR O4 0 is part of the PSC Portable Applications Library (PAL ). With PA L,

you can customize the PT40 without programming.
three programs, which coexist in memory:

ASSETPRO Use ASSETPRO for tracking assets at various locations.

Use

INVPRO

TRACKPRO

INVPRO for inventory control. Customize it to collect item-and-quantity

information or item-only data.

Use

TRACKPRO for tracking check-in and check-out of articles at one or

more locations. An optional date-and-time stamp records when each item is
checked in or out.

PAL PR O4 0 consists of

A password is required when all three

PAL PR O4 0 applications are loaded at the

same time.

Data Collection Applications

In addition to PA LP RO 40 , the PT40 also comes with the following basic data
collection applications loaded in memory:

DESCRIPT

INVMODEM

TIMESTMP

DESCRIPT is a description application.

INVMODEM is an inventory application with a modem option.

TIMESTMP is an item-tracking application that records the date and time

data was entered.

No password is required for these applications.

PT Program Generator (PPG)

PT Program Generator™ v5.0 (PPG™) is an application designed to work

with the Falcon PT40 to create custom applications that collect, verify, and

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store data. Use PPG and it’s utilities to create, compile and download custom
applications to the PT40. For more information about

Manuals link at www.pscnet.com to view the most current PPG User’s Guide.

There is no longer keyboard wedge support in PPG v5.0. Applications created in
previous versions of PPG that use the keyboard wedge option can be saved in PPG
v5.0, but they must be updated with a new input method after you save them..

Application and Data Flow

Figure 1-5 illustrates data and application file flow between the PC and PT40.

Figure 1-4. Application and Data Flow on the PT40

PT40 Software Applications

PPG, go to the Product

PPG

PPG is designed to work with the Falcon PT40 to create custom applications
that collect, verify, and store data. Refer to PT Program Generator (PPG).

PPGXFER to download the operating system and applications. Refer to

PPGXFER

Use

Downloading Applications with PPGXFER starting on page 3-8.

XFER32 Use XFER32 to transfer data files. Refer to Using XFER32 on page 3-2.

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Introduction

Accessories

PT40 Dock, Serial Cable and Power Adaptor

The PSC Falcon PT40 Dock, Serial Cable, and Power Adaptor are specifically
designed for use with the Falcon PT40. Use the dock or serial cable for data
transmission between the portable and a PC. They can also be used to recharge
the portable’s rechargeable main Lithium-ion battery.

When the portable is connected to the dock or serial cable connected to a PC,
you can download programs or data to it, or upload data from it. For more
detailed information about the Falcon PT40 Dock and serial cable, refer to

PT40 Dock, Serial Cable, and Power Adaptor on page B-1.

PT40 Batteries

The PT40 runs on two types of batteries. The main Lithium-ion battery sup­plies operating power for the PT40. The internal lithium-ion battery provides
backup power to maintain the random-access memory and the real-time clock
when the main batteries are removed. The backup battery is recharged by the
main battery.

When you first remove your Falcon PT40 from the box, the main battery may require
charging.

PSC recommends that you purchase two main batteries and keep a spare battery
charging in the battery slot at all times. Then you can swap out the batteries when the
main battery runs low, rather than stopping to recharge a single battery.

Lithium-ion batteries benefit from an initial 'conditioning'. For the first 3 charge
cycles, fully charge the main battery for at least 12 to 24 hours. Then allow it to fully
discharge before recharging it again.

After a prolonged storage period the main battery may again require three to four
charge/discharge cycles to achieve maximum capacity.

Recycle Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Do not throw Lithium-Ion Batteries in the trash.

CAUTION

Always charge the battery within the temperature range of 32°–113°F (0°–45°C).

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To recharge the PT40’s batteries and for more detailed information about the
main and backup batteries, refer to

Using the Dock to Recharge the Main Battery on page B-4.

PT40 Belt Clip

To install the belt clip, complete the following steps:

Accessories

Falcon PT40 Batteries on page A-1 and

1. Follow the instructions for

Main Battery Installation starting on page A-3 to

remove the main battery and battery cover door.

Figure 1-5. Belt Clip and Knob Assembly

Release
button

Belt Clip
Slot

Belt Clip

Belt Clip Knob

2. Align the belt clip knob with the slight depression just above the battery
compartment.

• Position the knob facing out and the small clip lined up with the

small slot inside the unit. (

Figure 1-6 shows the belt clip knob)

• Press up firmly on the belt clip to insert it into the slot (refer to

Figure 1-6 for the location of an installed belt clip knob).

3. Replace the battery and battery compartment cover as described in

Battery Installation starting on page A-3.

4. Slip the belt clip knob (refer to

Figure 1-6) into the slot in the belt clip.

Main

5. Attach the belt clip to your belt.

6. To release the unit from the belt clip, press the button at the top of the
belt clip and slip the unit up from the slot.

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Introduction

PT40 Soft Case

Your PT40 may also come with a soft case. If you wish to use it, open the back
and put the PT40 inside, bottom first.

Figure 1-6. Falcon PT40 Soft Case

Falcon PT40 Product CD

Contains the following applications and documents:

•

PAL PR O4 0 (Refer to Using PALPRO40 starting on page 2-7).

•

XFER32 (Refer to Using XFER32 starting on page 3-2).

• Falcon PT40 Quick Reference Guide (QRG) in PDF format.

• Falcon PT40 Product Reference Guide (PRG) in PDF format.

PDF (portable document format) files of the QRG and PRG are both available
on the product CD included with your PT40. Or you can download the most
recent version of any PSC manual from the website at

View PDF files with
download from Adobe’s website at

A printed version of the Falcon PT40 Quick Reference Guide (QRG) shipped with your
Falcon PT40. Use this document to get the Falcon PT40 up and running quickly.

Adobe Acrobat Reader v4.0 or higher, which you can

www.adoble.com.

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Chapter 2

Data Collection with PT40

Software Applications

Overview

This section of the manual describes the following data collection processes
with the PT40:

•

Quick Start starting on page 2-2.

Setting Up the PT40 starting on page 2-3.

•

•

Getting Started starting on page 2-3.

•

Switching Applications starting on page 2-4

• Setting the Time and Date starting on page 2-5.

•

Setting a Password starting on page 2-6.

•

Using PALPRO40 to Collect Data starting on page 2-7.

Installing PALPRO40 starting on page 2-7.

•

•

Using PALPRO40 starting on page 2-7.

•

Using ASSETPRO starting on page 2-10.

Using INVPRO starting on page 2-12.

•

•

Using TRACKPRO starting on page 2-15.

•

Other Data Collection Applications starting on page 2-18.

DESCRIPT starting on page 2-18.

•

•

INVMODEM starting on page 2-23.

•

TIMESTMP starting on page 2-25.

Reviewing the Collected Data starting on page 2-27.

•

PAL PR O4 0 and the other data collection applications are loaded in the PT40’s

memory when it arrives from the factory, unless it is customized.

Product Reference Guide 2-1

Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications

If you want to work with PPG, please refer to the PPG User’s Guide, included
on the CD that came with your PT40.

Quick Start

The Falcon PT40 comes with an application named PA LP RO 40 loaded in
memory.
the PT40 without additional programming.

PAL PR O4 0 includes three useful data-collection programs for using

Follow the steps below to begin using the PT40 with

PA LP RO 40 immediately.

Page references show where to find more information.

1. Fill out and return the registration card enclosed with the unit.

2. Turn the PT40 on by pressing the

On on page 1-2 for additional information about starting the PT40.

If the PT40 does not turn on when the <PWR> key is pressed, you many need to
recharge the main battery (refer to

If the PT40’s software has been customized, it may operate differently. Check with
a systems administrator for instructions.

3. Press the

<ENT> key twice to accept the displayed date and time. If nec-

Falcon PT40 Batteries starting on page A-1).

essary, change the date and time settings. (Refer to

Date on page 2-5.)

Figure 2-1. The Application/Test menu

<PWR> key. Refer to Turning the PT40

Setting the Time and

APPLICATION/TEST
F1=PALPRO40
F2=DESCRIPT
F3=INVMODEM
F4=TIMESTP
F5=UTILITIES

4. Once the unit has been initialized, the display will show the APPLICA-

TION/TEST

•Press

menu in Figure 2-1 on page 2-2, above.

<F1> to begin using PAL PR O4 0.

5. The application requests an update to the date and time again. You can
change them here if necessary. Or, press

<ENT> twice to skip either the

date or the time.

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6. Enter a password. (Refer to Setting a Password on page 2-6.)

7. Press any function key to continue on to the

8. Press the

<F2> key to display the list of available applications. Select the

application to use. (Refer to

on page 2-9.)

The PT40 is now ready to begin collecting data. For information about
sending collected data from the PT40 to a PC, refer to

Host PC starting on page 3-2.

Setting Up the PT40

You can collect data records on the PT40, and send the records later to a host
PC. The number of data records that can be collected before being uploaded
depends on how much random-access memory (RAM) is installed in the
PT40.

The PT40 stores data records in files in random-access memory (RAM). The
number of records that can be collected depends upon the amount of RAM
available to the application. Refer to the
mine the amount of RAM you need.

PALPRO40 Options menu.

Switching to Another PALPRO40 Application

Uploading Data to the

Memory Table on page F-1 to deter-

Getting Started

Unless it has been customized, the Falcon PT40 is programmed from the fac­tory for basic data collection using

This chapter describes how to use the PT40 with its original PSC programming
(i.e.

PAL PR O4 0). If the PT40 has been customized, it may operate differently.

Check with a systems administrator for revised operating instructions.

If the PT40 does not turn on when the
recharge the main battery (refer to

Product Reference Guide 2-3

PAL PR O4 0.

<PWR> key is pressed, you many need to

Falcon PT40 Batteries starting on page A-1).

Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications

Switching Applications

The PT40 can have as many as 4 different applications in memory, any one of
which can be selected and run. To move to a different application from the
application currently running, you must initiate a special key-sequence on the
keypad. Simultaneously press the
rently running application on hold. A special dialog display opens

Terminating the Application <F1>

1. Press the <F1> key to terminate execution of the current application.
The PT40 returns to the opening sign-on screen.

If you select terminate the application at this screen, you will permanently destroy
any data you collected while the application was running.

<SH>+<CLR>+<ENT> keys to put the cur-

You selected the

termination of

the application!
F1= Terminate
F2= Upload files
F4= Continue app

CAUTION

2. Press any key to enter the

APPLICATION/TEST menu and can then select

another application to run.

Uploading Files <F2>

1. Press the <F2> key to upload any data that has been collected while run­ning the application.

2. A new display appears, with instructions for uploading the data from the
application.

Prepare host to
rcv files, and
connect I/O to
host I/O port.
To save the data
press any key

3. Press any key to initate the data upload. (This is similar to transferring
data files using

XFER32; refer to Using XFER32 starting on page 3-2.)

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Continuing the Application <F4>

Press the <F4> key to return to the current application and continue collecting
data with the application.

Setting the Time and Date

In the representations of the display of the Falcon PT40 that follow, the ¤ symbol
indicates the blinking cursor.

You can access the date and time prompts from other display screens and menus
(such as the password prompt in

Figure 2-2. The Time and Date Display

When starting the application for the first time, the display screen shows the
date currently loaded in memory. If the displayed date is correct, press the

key. If the date is wrong, enter the correct date. Use two digits each for

<ENT>

the month, day, and year (e.g., 092302 for
accept the entry.

Setting Up the PT40

Figure 2-4 on page 2-6).).

Current Date:
09/23/02
Enter New Date:
¤

Figure 2-2, above). Press <ENT> to

Figure 2-3. The Current Time Display

Current Time:
21:17:32
Enter New Time:
¤

The next display screen shows the time currently loaded in the PT40’s mem­ory. If the displayed time is correct, press the

<ENT> key. If the time is wrong,

enter the correct time in 24-hour format. Use two digits each for the hour,
minute, and seconds (e.g., 211732 for

Product Reference Guide 2-5

Figure 2-3, above).

Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications

Setting a Password

A password is required when you install the entire suite of PAL PR O4 0 applica­tions. Password security allows a manager or supervisor to customize the

PAL PR O4 0 software and then hand it off to a worker. A password can contain

up to 128 characters and can use any characters available on the PT40.

Figure 2-4. The Password Display

Without the password, the worker cannot switch applications or make changes
to an application’s title or prompts. The password prompt screen appears after
entering the date and time from the application’s initial startup.

If you lose or forget your password, you must reset the PT40 and start over with a
new password.

CAUTION

ENTER CURRENT
OR NEW PASSWORD
¤
F-KEY=SET TIME

After you enter your password, the text in

Figure 2-5. The PALPRO40 Opening Display

Figure 2-5 is displayed.

PSC PALPRO40
08:18:04¤
10/16/02
F-KEY=CONTINUE

Press any function key to bring up the PALPRO40 Options menu. The PT40 is
now ready to collect data.

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When finished setting up the PT40 (refer to the previous section), the

PALPRO40 Options menu appears on the display screen. Use the menu to

choose a

Installing PALPRO40

PAL PR O4 0 comes installed on your PT40 from the factory. If you need to

reinstall

page 3-8 for instructions on this process.

Using PALPRO40

PAL PR O4 0 combines three Portable Applications Library (PAL) applications

into a single, convenient program (refer to
overview of
switch from one PAL application to another without installing each applica­tion.

PALPRO40 application.

PAL PR O4 0, refer to Downloading Applications with PPGXFER starting on

PALPRO40 on page 1-10 for an

PAL PR O4 0). With PA LP RO 40 installed on the PT40, you can

Using PALPRO40 to Collect Data

Selecting a PALPRO40 Application

Complete the following steps to select a PAL PR O4 0 application:

1. With the

select a PAL application.

2. Press

to use

Product Reference Guide 2-7

PALPRO40 Options menu displayed, press the <F2> key to

PALPRO40 OPTIONS
F2=SELECT PROG
F4=PASSWORD
¤

<F1> to use ASSETPRO, press <F2> to use INVPRO, or press <F3>

TRACKPRO.

F1=ASSET MGMT
F2=INV MGMT
F3=ITEM TRACKING
F4=EXIT¤

Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications

If you select INVPRO), the next screen asks you to select one or two prompts
(refer to the
step.

If you select
stamp before getting to the application menu. (Refer to the

Steps on page 2-12). Make a selection before going on to the next

TRACKPRO, the next screen asks you if you want to add a date/time

Changing Program Titles and Prompts

PAL PR O4 0 allows the user to change the title that appears on the menu for

each application, or change the prompts for each application. Changing titles
or prompts can be done after selecting an application. To change the title or
prompts, complete the following steps:

Steps on page 2-15.)

1. Press the
and prompts, select

Figure 2-6. The Change Prompts? Screen

<F3> key at the prompt. To use the application’s current title

<F4> at the prompt in Figure 2-6.

CHANGE PROMPTS?

F3=YES
F4=NO¤

2. Enter a name for the application (for example, FIXED ASSETS) fol­lowed by the

<ENT> key. The entered name appears at the top of the

application menu for the current application.

ENTER APPL TITLE
FIXED ASSETS¤

3. Enter the text for the first prompt (for example, BUILDING ID) fol­lowed by the

<ENT> key.

ENTER PROMPT 1
BUILDING ID¤

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4. Enter the text for the second prompt (for example, ASSET NO.) fol-

lowed by the

<ENT> key.

ENTER PROMPT 2
ASSET NO.¤

Switching to Another PALPRO40 Application

To switch from one PAL PRO4 0 application to another, complete the following
steps:

1. Select

<F5> from the current application’s menu to exit the application.

ASSET MGMT¤
F2=COLLECT
F3=FILE OPTIONS
F5=EXIT

Enter <F5> on the keypad by pressing the <Shift> key and then the <F1> key.

2. At the prompt, enter the current password, or press any function key

(the blue keys at the top of the keypad) to return to the menu for the
current application.

ENTER PASSWORD
¤

F-KEY=EXIT

3. When the correct password is entered, the first PAL PR O4 0 screen opens.

4. Press any function key to display the

PALPRO40 Options menu.

5. Follow the

Product Reference Guide 2-9

Steps on page 2-7.

Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications

Using ASSETPRO

Use ASSETPRO to track assets (such as furniture, phones, computers, and
electronic equipment) at various locations (e.g., departments, rooms, floors,
buildings). With
lect all the asset IDs at the location, and then enter an identification code for a
different location.

ASSETPRO, enter an identification code for a location, col-

To u se

ASSETPRO, complete the following steps:

1. From the

ASSETPRO application menu, select <F2>.

ASSET MGMT¤
F2=COLLECT
F3=FILE OPTIONS
F4=EXIT

2. The first prompt appears on the screen. Enter the identification code for
the location (example, WH3E).

• Scan a bar code for the location or use the keypad to enter the loca-

tion ID.

LOCATION ID
¤

F3=REV F4=EXIT

The code is entered automatically when using a scanner; when using a keypad,
press the

<ENT> key.

3. The second prompt now appears on the first line of the screen, and the
location ID appears on the third line.

• Scan the bar code identifying an asset, or use the keypad to enter the

asset’s ID number or description (for example, 004322).

ITEM ID
¤
WH3E
F3=REV F4=EXIT

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4. The location ID and item ID appear together on the third line of the

screen, separated by a comma, and the second prompt remains on the
screen.

• The PT40 is ready to accept another ID for an asset at the current
location.

ITEM ID
¤
WH3E, 004322
F3=REV F4=EXIT

5. When finished collecting asset IDs for the location, press the <F4> key
to return to the first prompt.

6. Repeat steps 2 through 5, above, until IDs for each asset at every loca­tion is collected.

7. Press the

8. Press the

Refer to

<F4> key to return to the first prompt.

<F4> key again to return to the application menu.

Uploading Data to the Host PC starting on page 3-2 to upload your data.

The PT40 stores the collected data in a single ASCII text file. When uploading
the file to the PC, the data appears as a list. Each line in the list contains two
fields separated by a comma. The first field is the location, and the second field
is the item’s identification number. The example in
file uploaded from a PT40 that used

Figure 2-7. ASSETPRO Collected Data in ASCII text file

ASSETPRO to collect data.

Figure 2-7 is part of a data

BLDG1,000295
BLDG1,001862
BLDG1,000945
BLDG1,001008
BLDG1,000036
BLDG1,000490
BLDG2,000288
BLDG2,002596

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Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications

Using INVPRO

Use this application to track inventory. INVPRO provides a choice of one
prompt or two. For example, use one prompt to scan or enter an ID number
or description for each item. Two prompts would be used to scan or enter an
item ID and the quantity of that item.

To u se

INVPRO, complete the following steps:

1. At the first screen that appears, press the
with only one prompt, or use the

<F3> key for two prompts.

<F4> key to use the application

USE 2 PROMPTS?

F3=YES
F4=NO¤

2. Press the

<F3> key to change the title or prompts that appear on the

application’s display screens.

•Refer to

Changing Program Titles and Prompts on page 2-8 for instruc-

tions.

• Otherwise, press the

<F4> key to use the current title and prompts.

CHANGE PROMPTS?

F3=YES
F4=NO¤

3. The application menu appears next on the display screen.

4. Continue with the instructions for

Using Two Prompts on page 2-13.

with

Using One Prompt below, or continue

Using One Prompt

1. Select <F2> from the application menu. A prompt appears on the screen.

INV MGMT
F2=
F3=
F4=¤

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2. Scan the bar code for an inventory item, or use the keypad to enter the

item’s ID number or description.

Using a scanner, the code is entered automatically; with a keypad, press the

<ENT> key.

3. The item ID number appears on the third line of the screen. The PT40

is ready to accept another item ID.

ITEM ID
¤
40-000-00
F3=REV F4=EXIT

4. Repeat step 2until all IDs for all items are collected.

5. Press the

Refer to

<F4> key to return to the application menu.

Uploading Data to the Host PC starting on page 3-2 to upload your data.

The PT40 stores the collected data in a single ASCII text file. When uploading
the file to the PC, the data appears as a list. Each line in the list contains the
ID for a single item. The example in
file uploaded from a PT40 that used

Figure 2-8. INVPRO Collected Data in ASCII text file

Figure 2-8 on page 2-13 is part of a data

INVPRO with one prompt to collect data.

R44-2173
R44-2260
R44-2278
R44-2283
R44-2285
R44-2287
R44-2289
R44-2314

Using Two Prompts

1. Select <F2> from the application menu. The first prompt appears on the

screen.

ITEM ID
¤

F3=REV F4=EXIT

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Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications

2. Scan the bar code for an inventory item, or use the keypad to enter the
item’s ID number or description.

The code is entered automatically with a scanner; with a keypad, press the

<ENT> key.

3. The second prompt now appears on the first line of the screen, and the
item ID appears on the third line.

4. Enter the number of individual units of the item in inventory.

5. The item number and quantity appear together on the third line of the
screen, separated by a comma, and the first prompt reappears on the
screen. The PT40 is ready to accept another item ID.

QUANTITY
¤
40-000-00
F3=REV F4=EXIT

ITEM ID
¤
40-000-00, 25
F3=REV F4=EXIT

6. When finished collecting inventory data, press the <F4> key to return to
the application menu.

Refer to

Uploading Data to the Host PC starting on page 3-2 to upload your data.

The PT40 stores the collected data in a single ASCII text file. When uploading
the file to the PC, the data appears as a list. Each line in the list contains two
fields separated by a comma. The first field is the item ID, and the second field
is the number of units of that item.
uploaded from a PT40 that used

Figure 2-9 shows part of a data file

INVPRO with two prompts to collect data.

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Figure 2-9. INVPRO Collected Data in ASCII text file

R44-2173, 25
R44-2260, 12
R44-2278, 56
R44-2283, 30
R44-2285, 47
R44-2287, 16
R44-2289, 4
R44-2314, 85

Using TRACKPRO

Use this application to record check-in and check-out of articles (e.g., supplies,
books, files, tools, equipment) at one or more locations.
prompts, one for location and one for item, looping at the second prompt
until the user exits to record a new location ID. An optional date/time stamp
records exactly when each item is taken or returned.

TRACKPRO uses two

To u se

TRACKPRO, complete the following steps:

1. At the first screen, press the

<F3> key to change the title or prompts that

appears on the application’s display screens.

•Refer to

Changing Program Titles and Prompts on page 2-8).

• To use the current title and prompts, press the

CHANGE PROMPTS?

F3=YES
F4=NO¤

The following displays assume the default prompts.

2. At the next prompt, select

<F4>.

select

<F3> to use the date/time stamp. Otherwise,

ADD DATE/TIME
STAMP?
F3=YES
F4=NO¤

<F4> key.

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Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications

3. From the application menu, select <F2>.

ITEM TRACKING¤
F2=COLLECT
F3=FILE OPTIONS
F5=EXIT

4. Press the

<F1> key to record an item being checked in. Press <F2> to

record an item being checked out.

F1=CHECK IN
F2=CHECK OUT

F4=EXIT¤

5. Enter the code or name for the location by scanning a bar code or using
the keypad (e.g. MAIN).

LOCATION ID
¤
IN :
F3=REV F4=EXIT

The code is entered automatically with a scanner; with a keypad, press the <ENT>
key.

6. The ITEM ID prompt appears on the first line of the screen, and the
location ID appears on the third line.

7. Scan the bar code for the item, or use the keypad to enter the item’s ID
number or description (for example, P203).

ITEM ID
¤
IN :
F3=REV F4=EXIT

8. The location ID and item ID appear on the third line of the screen, sep­arated by a comma. The prompt for the ITEM ID remains on the

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screen, and the PT40 is ready to accept another ID for an item at the
current location.

ITEM ID
¤
IN :MAIN,P203
F3=REV F4=EXIT

If the application is set up to add a date/time stamp, the date and time that the item
was checked out will follow the item ID on the third line. (You must scroll the
display to see the entire line.)

9. When finished collecting ITEM IDs for the location, press the

<F4> key

to return to the prompt for the LOCATION ID.

10. Repeat steps 5 through 10 until all the IDs for the ITEMs at every loca-

tion are collected.

11. Press the

<F4> key again to return to the menu shown at step 4.

12. To change from check-in to check-out (or vice versa), repeat step 4.

• Otherwise, press the

Refer to

Uploading Data to the Host PC starting on page 3-2 to upload your data.

<F4> key to return to the application menu.

The PT40 stores check-in data in one ASCII text file and check-out data in
another file. When uploading one of the files to the PC, the data appears as a
list. Each line in the list contains two fields separated by a comma. The first
field is the LOCATION ID, and the second field is the ITEM ID.

When using the date/time stamp, each line also includes the check-in or
check-out date and time. The list shown in
file uploaded from a PT40 that used

Figure 2-10. TRACKPRO Collected Data in ASCII text file

Figure 2-10 is part of a check-out

TRACKPRO with the date/time stamp.

MAIN,R44-2173,10/16/02,10:27:18
MAIN,R44-2260,10/16/02,10:27:45
MAIN,R44-2278,10/16/028,11:04:51
MAIN,R44-2283,10/16/028,11:22:02
WHS,R44-2285,10/16/028,11:40:53
WHS,R44-2287,10/16/028,11:40:57
WHS,R44-2289,10/16/028,11:41:11
WHS,R44-2314,10/16/02,11:41:15

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Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications

Other Data Collection Applications

This section describes some other applications that are provided along with

PAL PR O4 0. They can be loaded onto the PT40 using PPGXFER. (Refer to

Downloading Applications with PPGXFER starting on page 3-8.

DESCRIPT

The DESCRIPT application is another useful program for tracking inventory.
You can use this application with item and description files that you create and
load in advance. You can also add to files or create them from scratch in the
PT40 as you collect inventory data.

When you enter an item ID into the PT40, the

DESCRIPT application checks

the loaded item file for that entry. If the ID matches one in the file, the PT40
displays a description of the item (which it gets from the loaded description
file) and prompts you for the number of individual units of the item. If the ID
does not match one in the item file, the application allows you to add the ID
and a description to the database.

The item and description files are simple ASCII text files consisting of single
lines of data. The lines in the two files correspond to each other; that is, the
first line in the description file is the description of the item in the first line of
the item file, the second line in the description file is the description of the
item in the second line of the item file, and so on.

Examples of the two types of files are shown below. The item file is on the left,
and the description file is on the right.

Figure 2-11. Item and Description ASCII Files

R44-2314
R44-2278
R44-2247
R44-2342
R44-2343
R44-2340
R44-2341
R44-2260

Falcon PDT User’s Guide
Falcon Adv User’s Guide
Falcon Developer’s Toolkit
PT Program Generator User’s Guide v5.0
PPG Quick Start Guide v5.0
Falcon PT40 Product Reference Guide
Falcon PT40 Quick Reference Guide
UPG User’s Guide, v 3.0

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Other Data Collection Applications

The two files must have the same number of lines, even if some of the description
lines are blank.

Refer to
on connecting the PT40 to a PC.

You can access the date and time prompts from other display screens and menus
(such as the password prompt in

PT40 Serial Configuration and Connection on page C-1 for instructions

Figure 2-4 on page 2-6).).

Loading Item and Description Files into the PT40

1. At the screen displaying the program name, press any function key to

display the application menu.

PSC DESCRIPT
08:17:32¤
10/16/02
F-KEY=CONTINUE

<F2>.

2. From the application menu, select

F1=COLLECT
F2=RECEIVE LISTS
F3=FILE OPTIONS
F4=EXIT¤

3. If item and description lists are already loaded in the PT40, the screen

shown below is displayed. To replace a list, select
To add new items to an existing list, select

<F2> and go to step 4.

<F3> and go to step 7.

FILE NOT EMPTY
F2=ERASE
F3=APPEND
F4=EXIT¤

4. To erase the item and description lists that are currently loaded in the

PT40, select

<F2>. The second line of the display screen will become

blank, and the lists will be removed from the PT40's memory.

Product Reference Guide 2-19

Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications

5. Press the <F4> key to return to the application menu, and select <F2> to
display the

Receive Lists menu.

ERASE
F2=PICKLIST
F3=COLLECT
F4=EXIT¤

6. From the

<F3> to download the description list.

Receive Lists menu, select <F2> to download the item list or

RECEIVE LISTS
F2=RECEIVE ITEM
F3=RECEIVE DESC
F4=EXIT¤

7. The next screen will prompt you to connect the PT40 to the computer.
When you are sure the PT40 is connected properly, run the appropriate
transfer program to download the list. (Use
Then select

<F3> on the PT40 to transfer the file.

XFER32 with Windows).

CONNECT FOR REC
ITEM LIST
F3=CONTINUE
F4=EXIT¤

8. When the transfer is completed, the PT40's screen will report on the
number of records in the list in memory. Press the

Receive Lists menu.

the

<F4> key to return to

RESULTS

RECORDS=16¤
F4=CONTINUE

9. To load another file, repeat steps 6 through 8. When both files are
loaded, press the

10. Press

<F4> again to return to the Applicaiton menu.

<F4> key to return to the Receive Lists menu.

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To set a new date or time, refer to Setting the Time and Date on page 2-5.

Using DESCRIPT

1. From the application menu, select <F1>.

F1=COLLECT
F2=RECEIVE LISTS
F3=FILE OPTIONS
F4=EXIT¤

2. The screen prompts you for an item identification. Scan the bar code for

an item, or use the keypad to enter the item's ID number or description.

ITEM ID
R44-2342¤

F3=REV F4=EXIT¤

The code is entered automatically with a scanner; with a keypad, press the <ENT>
key.

3. If the item ID matches an ID in the item file, the PT40 displays the text

from the corresponding line in the description file and prompts you for
the number of units of the item.

QUANTITY
¤
PPG USER’S GUIDE
F3=REV F4=EXIT¤

• If there is no match for an item ID, the PT40 prompts you to reenter
the item ID or add it to the item list. To add an item to the list, press
the

<F3> key.

NO MATCH RESCAN
¤
F3=CREATE
F4=EXIT

Product Reference Guide 2-21

Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications

• The application adds the item ID to the item list and prompts you for
a description of the item. Use the keypad to enter a description (e.g.
UPG USER’S GUIDE).

• The application adds the description to the description file and
prompts you for the number of units of the item.

4. When you enter a number (e.g. 50), the PT40 returns to the first
prompt, ready to accept another item ID

ENTER DESCRIPT
¤

QUANTITY
¤
UPG USER’S GUIDE
F3=REV F4=EXIT

5. When you are done collecting inventory data, press the

<F4> key to

return to the application menu.

Refer to

Uploading Data to the Host PC starting on page 3-2 to upload your data.

The PT40 stores the collected data in a single ASCII text file. When you
upload the file to your computer, the data appears as a list. Each line in the list
contains two fields separated by a comma. The first field is the item ID, and
the second field is the number of units of that item.
contains part of a data file uploaded from a PT40 that used

Figure 2-12 on page 2-22.

DESCRIPT to col-

lect data.

Figure 2-12. DSCRIPT Item ID and Number of Units ASCII File

R44-2173,46
R44-2278,159
R44-2283,244
R44-2285,90
R44-2287,135
R44-2289,19
R44-2314,72

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INVMODEM

Other Data Collection Applications

The INVMODEM application works like INVPRO and contains an additional
feature that lets you send the collected data to a computer over a modem.

To use this application, you should have experience with modem communica­tions. You should know how to set up the modem for your system and how to
use the communications software that runs it.

Using the Modem Feature

The modem should be set up for transmission at either 2400 or 9600 baud

with

No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no data compression.

INVMODEM uses Xmodem protocol for file transmissions.

1. From the application menu, select <F3> for File Options.

INV W/MODEM
F2=COLLECT
F3-FILE OPTIONS
F4=EXIT¤

2. From the

File Options menu, select <F2>.

*FILE OPTIONS*
F2=SEND FILE
F3=ERASE FILE
F4=EXIT¤

3. Use a cable supplied by your PSC dealer to connect the PT40 to your

modem, and select

<F3> from the Send File menu.

*SEND FILE*
F2=SERIAL
F3=MODEM
F4=EXIT¤

4. Select

<F2> to transmit the file at 2400 baud or <F3> to transmit it at

9600 baud.

Product Reference Guide 2-23

Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications

5. Enter the telephone number to dial. Be sure to use the format that your
modem requires. (For example, you may need to use “9,” as a prefix for
the number). When you press the
tion connects to the modem and calls the number.

6. When the modem connects to the remote computer, two-way commu­nications between the PT40 and the computer is established. Use the
PT40 to enter the commands you need to prepare the computer to
receive a file.

SELECT BAUD RATE
F2=2400,N,8,1
F3=9600,N,8,1
F4=EXIT¤

<ENT> key on the keypad, the applica-

NUMBER TO DIAL
¤

F4=EXIT

7. When the computer is ready, press the <F3> key on the PT40 to begin
the file transmission.

¤
F3=UPLD F4=EXIT

8. When the transmission is completed, the application displays a message.
Select

<F4> to return to the previous screen.

UPLOAD COMPLETE

F4=EXIT¤

9. Select

<F4> to hang up the modem and return to the application menu.

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TIMESTMP

Other Data Collection Applications

TIMESTMP is a simple item-tracking application that records the date and time

that each item is entered into the PT40.

Using TIMESTMP

1. At the screen displaying the program name, press any function key.

TIMESTMP
08:17:32¤
10/16/02
F-KEY=CONTINUE

2. At the next screen, press the

press the

ing on page 2-5)

<F2> key to set the time (refer to Setting the Time and Date start-

.

<F1> key to display the application menu or

F1=TIME STAMP
F2=SET TIME
F4=EXIT¤

3. From the application menu, select <F2>.

TIME STAMP
F2=COLLECT
F3=FILE OPTIONS
F4=EXIT¤

4. Scan the bar code for an item, or use the keypad to enter the item's ID

number or description (for example, R44-2342).

ITEM ID
R44-2342¤

F3=REV F4=EXIT¤

Product Reference Guide 2-25

Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications

The code is entered automatically with a scanner; with a keypad, press the <ENT>
key.

Use the arrow navigation keys to scroll the display window to the right to see all
the date and time information.

• The item ID appears on the third line of the screen, followed by the

date and time, and the PT40 is ready to accept another item ID.

5. Repeat step 4 until you have collected IDs for all items. Then press the

<F4> key to return to the application menu.

ITEM ID
¤
R44-2342, 10/16/
F3=REV F4=EXIT¤

Refer to

Uploading Data to the Host PC starting on page 3-2 to upload your data.

The PT40 stores the collected data in a single ASCII text file. When you
upload the file to your computer, the data will appear as a list. Each line in the
list will contain the ID for a single item, followed by the date and time that the
item ID was entered in the PT40. The list below is part of a data file uploaded
from a PT40 that used

Figure 2-13. TIMESTMP Item ID and Number of Units ASCII File

TIMESTMP to collect data.

R44-2314,10/16/02,10:27:18
R44-2278,10/16/02,10:27:45
R44-2247,10/16/02,11:04:51
R44-2342,10/16/02,11:22:02
R44-2343,10/16/02,11:40:53
R44-2340,10/16/02,11:40:57
R44-2341,10/16/02,11:41:11
R44-2260,10/16/02,11:41:15

Changing the Date and Time Setting

1. From the application menu, select <F2>.

F1=TIME STAMP
F2=SET TIME
F4=EXIT¤

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2. If the displayed date is correct, press the <ENTER> key. If the date is

wrong, enter the correct date. Use two digits each for the month, for the
day, and for the year (e.g. 101602). The program will automatically
format the entry (e.g. 10/16/02).

Current Date:
10/16/02
Enter New Date:
¤

3. If the displayed time is correct, press the

enter the correct time in 24-hour format. Use two digits each for the
hour, minute, and seconds (e.g., 211732).

Current Time:
21:17:32
Enter New Time:
¤

Reviewing the Collected Data

Before uploading collected data, review it on the PT40 and delete incorrect or
unnecessary records.

1. From any screen that offers

data-review screen (shown in

ITEM ID
¤

F3=REV F4=EXIT

REV as an option, select <F3> to display the

Figure 2-14 on page 2-28).

<ENT> key. If the time is wrong,

• The last data that was input is displayed on the third line of the
screen.

• If the record includes a quantity, the quantity is given after a comma
at the end of the line.

Product Reference Guide 2-27

Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications

• The second line of the data-review screen tells the number of the cur­rently displayed record and the total number of records. The top line
of the data-review screen offers options for moving through the
records in memory.

Figure 2-14. Data Review Displays

F1=PREV F2=NEXT
REC#65 OF 65¤
R44-2342
F3=DEL F4=EXIT¤

F1=PREV F2=NEXT
REC#65 OF 65¤
R44-2342, 15
F3=DEL F4=EXIT¤

Item-only data

Item-and-quantity data

2. Press the <F2> key to move to the next record.

• If the currently displayed record is the last one, the PT40 will briefly
display

3. Press the

END OF FILE on the second line.

<F1> key to move to the previous record.

• If the currently displayed record is the first one, the PT40 will briefly
display

START OF FILE on the second line.

4. The 4th line of the screen offers options for deleting records and return­ing to the data-collection screen.

• To delete the currently displayed record, press the

ARE YOU SURE? appears on the first line of the screen.

sage

• To delete the record, press

<F3> again; to cancel, press <F4>.

5. When finished reviewing the data records, press

<F3> key. The mes-

<F4> once to return to

the data-collection screen or twice to return to the application menu.

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Chapter 3

Transferring Files and Data

Overview

When you are finished inputting data by scanning bar codes or collecting data
in a file, transmit (upload) the files from the PT40 to the host PC using

XFER32. XFER32 is a data transfer application that is included on the CD that

came with your Falcon PT40. Refer to

XFER32 runs on Microsoft Windows versions ‘98, 2000, Me, NT, and XP.

Utilities are available on the CD that cam e with your PT40 and updates are free
from PSC’s website. Click on the
the most current file transfer program.

Support link at www.pscnet.com to download

Using XFER32 on page 3-2.

You can also download

PDTFER is a DOS file transfer program that runs on a DOS Host PC by issuing

commands on the DOS command line.

Refer to
information on how to connect the PT40 to a PC.

Use only the Falcon PT40 Dock or PT40 serial cable for data transfer. The use of
another dock or serial cable could void your warranty. For a list of PT40 accessories
and part numbers, refer to PSC’s Price Book at:

The following topics are covered in this section of this manual:

Product Reference Guide 3-1

PT40 Dock, Serial Cable, and Power Adaptor on page B-1 for detailed

•

Uploading Data to the Host PC starting on page 3-2.

•

Using XFER32 starting on page 3-2.

XFER32 Setup starting on page 3-3.

•

•

Sending and Receiving Data with XFER32 starting on page 3-6

• Downloading Applications with PPGXFER starting on page 3-8

• Removing Collected Data from Memory starting on page 3-13.

PDTFER from PSC’s website if you use a DOS Host PC.

http: www.pscnet.com.

Transferring Files and Data

Uploading Data to the Host PC

To upload data to the Host PC from the PT40, complete the following steps:

1. Prepare the Host PC to receive the collected data.

2. Prepare the Falcon PT40 to upload (transmit) the collected data.
From the program menu on the PT40; select

Options

menu.

INV MGMT¤
F2=COLLECT
F3=FILE OPTIONS
F4=EXIT

<F3> to display the File

3. Select

4. Select

Using XFER32

XFER32 is a communications application used to transfer data between the

Falcon PT40 and a Host PC A copy of
came with your Falcon PT40 and is installed with the PT40 applications auto­matically.

<F2> to display the Send File menu.

*FILE OPTIONS*
F2=SEND FILE
F3=ERASE FILE
F4=EXIT¤

<F2> to upload the data via the serial connection.

*SEND FILE*
F2=SERIAL
F4=EXIT
¤

XFER32 was included on the CD that

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XFER32 Setup

When you start XFER32, the user interface, shown in Figure 3-1, opens.

Figure 3-1. XFER32 User Interface

To prepare for data transfer between the PC and the PT40, click on the Setup
button to open the

•

•

•

The settings in these dialogs can be modified or customized to meet your com­munications requirements.

Using XFER32

Setup dialog box, which contains three tabbed sections:

General Tab on page 3-3.
Transfer Tab on page 3-5.
Logging Tab on page 3-6.

General Tab

The General tab is the first tab displayed on the XFER32 Setup dialog box.
Modify the PT40’s
NAK and XModem are the only protocols supported by the PT40) on this tab.

Figure 3-2. General Tab

Product Reference Guide 3-3

Connection, Baud Rate, Flow Control, Protocol (ACK/

Transferring Files and Data

Connection Enter the Connection port for file transfers. Select from the list

of detected serial ports or modems.

Baud Rate Select a

tions from the pull-down list. The default

value for XFER32 is

value for the PT40 is

Note: The PT40 supports only baud rates

up to

Protocol

Select either

the file transfer
receiving files.

NOTE:

ported by the Falcon PT40.

NOTE: The PT40 defaults to the

select

Baud Rate for serial communica-

19200. The default

9600.

38400.

XModem or ACK/NAK as

Protocol for sending and

ZModem Protocol is NOT sup-

ACK/NAK protocol unless you

XModem. XFER32 defaults to the ZModem Protocol.

ACK/NAK and XModem Protocol are the only two protocols

supported by the PT40.

Maximum Errors Enter the maximum number of

transfer is aborted. Range:

number of file transfer errors.

Flow Control Select the mechanism used to control the

flow of data. Sender and receiver must
agree on the flow control method.

Errors permitted before a file

1 to 50. 0 specifies no limit to the

Note:

RTS/CTS is the default. Use either None or RTS/CTS.

XON/XOFF is not supported by the PT40.

None No flow control used.

XON/XOFF

RTS/CTS Hardware flow control that uses

Window Size

ZModem Protocol is NOT supported by the Falcon PT40.

NOTE:

This feature is only available with

Clear to Send (CTS) serial port lines to communicate when to

suspend and resume data transfer.

ZModem Protocol is NOT supported by the Falcon PT40.

NOTE:

This feature is only available with

ZModem protocol.

Request to Send (RTS), and

ZModem protocol.

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Crash Recovery

ZModem Protocol is NOT supported by the Falcon PT40.

NOTE:

This feature is only available with

ZModem protocol.

Transfer Tab

Select the Transfer tab to establish file transfer settings.

Figure 3-3. Transfer Tab of the File Transfer Utility

Sender Timeout
(Seconds)

Receiver Timeout Enter the maximum number of seconds to wait for a connec-

Path/Filename
Transmission

Overwrite Select to determine the action the receiver takes when a

Source Longer or
Newer

CRCs Don’t
Match

Append Appends the received file to the existing one.

Always Overwrites the existing file with the one received.

Source Newer Overwrites the existing file if the received file is newer.

Date/Length
Don’t Match

Never Skips the transfer if the received file already exists.

Enter the maximum number of seconds to wait for a connec-

tion when sending files. A value of

tion when receiving files. A value of

NOTE:

ZModem Protocol is NOT supported by the Falcon

PT40. This feature is only available with

received file already exists.

Overwrites the existing file if the received file is longer or
newer.

Overwrites the existing file if the CRCs of both files don’t
match.

Overwrites the existing file if the dates or lengths of both
files don’t match.

0 waits indefinitely.

0 waits indefinitely.

ZModem protocol.

Product Reference Guide 3-5

Transferring Files and Data

File Transfer Default Enter the File Transfer Default folder for storing received

Logging Tab

Select the Logging tab to establish settings for the communications log. The
communications log can be helpful as a trouble-shooting aid.

Figure 3-4. Logging Tab of the File Transfer Utility

Log To File Specifies that the log is to be written to a text file.

Log To Screen Specifies that the log is displayed on screen.

Append to Log This option becomes available when you select

Log Path/
Filename

Browse Use the

files. Use the

When enabled,
the log file. If not enabled, new log information replaces the previ­ous log file.

Specify the location for storing the communications log. If a path
is not given, the file is stored in the

Browse button to locate a new log file.

Browse button to locate a new location.

Log to File.

Append to Log adds log information to the end of

Default File Transfer folder.

Sending and Receiving Data with XFER32

Verify that the PT40 is properly attached to the host PC. If you have a PT40
dock for your PT40, make sure that the dock is properly attached to the PC.

Refer to

Files on page 3-7 for specifics on receiving files

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Transmit Files, below for specifics on sending files. Refer to Receive

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PT40

Using XFER32

Transmit Files

1. To transmit files from the Host PC to the PT40, select the Tra nsmit

button from the XFER32 user interface. Figure 3-1 on page 3 illus-

Files

trates the user interface.

Figure 3-5. Send File to PT40 Window

2. Select the file to send.

3. Click

Open to send the file to the data collection terminal

Receive Files

When receiving files from a data collection terminal, a prompt appears. Enter
the name of the incoming file.

1. To receive files from the Host PC to the PT40, select the

button from the XFER32 user interface. Figure 3-1 on page 3 illustrates
the user interface.

2. Select (or enter) a filename for the file.

Product Reference Guide 3-7

Receive Files

Transferring Files and Data

Figure 3-6. Receive File from PT40 Window

3. Click Open to begin receiving the file.

Downloading Applications with PPGXFER

The Falcon PT40 comes with a collection of applications and utilities. This
collection is called the
the PT40 from your Windows compatible PC. A copy of
included on the CD that came with your Falcon PT40 and is installed auto­matically when you install

PA LP RO 40 . Use PPGXFER to download programs to

PPGXFER is

PPG.

The windows shown for PPGXFER were captured on a PC running Microsoft

®

Windows
windows may appear slightly different.

PPGXFER checks the version number of the PT40's operating system. If it is

different from the

2000. If your PC uses another version of Windows, PPGXFER

PAL PR O4 0 version, it installs the operating system along

with the application. During the application download process, a number of
steps take place.

1. The downloader checks the version number of the portable’s operating
system.

2. If the portable’s operating system is out-dated, the downloader allows
you to choose from three different options.

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Downloading Applications with PPGXFER

Figure 7. Updating the Operating System’s Download software.

Download the new OS
and Application

Download Application
Only

Cancel Download The download process ends without downloading your appli-

This option removes any application currently stored on the
Falcon PT40.

The currently loaded application are not deleted, but the cur­rently downloading application may not run correctly on the
outdated operating system.

cation.

3. The downloader requests a list of currently loaded applications from the

Falcon PT40. The Falcon PT40 can hold up to four applications.

Figure 8. Select an Application from the List of Options.

4. Choose the location where you want to load your new application. Once

you select a location, your application is downloaded.

To customize the installation of an application, complete the following steps:

Product Reference Guide 3-9

Transferring Files and Data

5. Connect the PT40 to the PC (refer to PT40 Serial Configuration and Con-

nection on page C-1.).

6. Double-click on the
gram group to open the

Figure 3-9. PPGXFER Programmer Window

Portable Programmer icon in the PSC PAL pro-

PSC PPGXFER Programmer window.

7. From the menu, select Options > Settings to open the Communications

Settings

Figure 3-10. The Communications Settings Dialog

dialog box.

8. Select the desired serial port. Then select OK.

9. From the
to open the

10. Select the application to be installed in the PT40, and click

•A

PSC PPGXFER Programmer main window, select File > Open

Program File window. Refer to Figure 3-11 on page 11.

OK.

Programming the portable message opens in the programmer win-

dow. Additional messages and the percentage of completion are dis­played as the programming progresses.

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Downloading Applications with PPGXFER

Figure 3-11. The Program File Window

• When programming is completed, the message Portable successfully

programmed

opens in the window, and the name of the program file

is displayed in the window’s title bar.

11. Select

File > Exit to close the PSC PPGXFER Programmer main window.

12. Turn the portable on.

13. In the PPG window, if the application to be downloaded is not already

open, use the

14. Select

File > Download Program from the menu. If a dialog box appears,

asking if you want to save changes to the file, answer

File > Open command to open it.

Yes or No.

• The Compiler window appears momentarily as PPG compiles the
program, translating it into a language understood by the portable.

Figure 12. PSC Portable Compiler Window

Product Reference Guide 3-11

Transferring Files and Data

Figure 13. PPGXFER Window

• The original *.scr file remains intact, and the compiled file is given
the same name, but with a *.hex extension. It is this *.hex file
that is downloaded into the portable.

• When compilation is complete, the
playing the message

Initiating Download.

PPGXFER window opens, dis-

• If a connection between the PC and the PDT is successfully estab­lished, the window shows further messages as the compiled *.hex
file is loaded into the portable.

• When downloading is complete, you'll see the message Portable suc-

cessfully programmed in the PPGXFER window, and your applica-

tion’s initial window appears in the portable’s display.

15. Double-click on the

> Exit to close the PPGXFER window.

PPGXFER window's Control Menu box or select File

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Removing Collected Data from Memory

Removing Collected Data from Memory

After uploading a file from the PT40 to the PC, erase the file from the PT40’s
memory. To do so, complete the following steps:

1. From the program menu on the PT40 (such as the one from

below), select <F3> to display the File Options menu.

PRO

ITEM TRACKING¤
F2=COLLECT
F3=FILE OPTIONS
F4=EXIT

2. Select

<F3>to display the Erase File menu.

*FILE OPTIONS*
F2=SEND FILE
F3=ERASE FILE
F4=EXIT¤

3. Press the

<F3> key to erase the file.

*ERASE FILE*

F3=ERASE
F4=EXIT¤

TRACK-

Product Reference Guide 3-13

Transferring Files and Data

NOTES

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Appendix A

Falcon PT40 Batteries

Battery Overview

The PT40 runs on two types of batteries. The main lithium-ion battery sup­plies operating power for the PT40. The internal lithium battery provides
backup power to maintain the random-access memory and the real-time clock
when the main battery is discharged or removed.

The following topics are covered in this section of this manual:

•

Battery Overview

• Main Battery Installation page A-3.

•

Recharging the Batteries starting on page A-4.

•

•

•

• Storing the Main Battery page A-7.

•

•

Low Battery Indication starting on page A-7.

•

•

When you first remove your Falcon PT40 from the box, the main battery may require
charging. Please check the charge on the battery prior to first use.

Using the Dock Charging Slot (Battery only) page A-4.

Using the PT40 Dock (PT40 Unit) page A-5.

Using the Serial Cable and Power Adaptor (PT40 Unit) page A-6

Backup Battery page A-7.

Main Battery page A-7.

Backup Battery page A-8.

PSC recommends that you purchase two main Lithium-ion batteries and keep a spare
battery charging in the battery slot at all times. Then you only have to swap out the
batteries when the main battery runs low, rather than stopping to recharge one
battery.

Always charge the battery within the temperature range of 32°–113°F (0°–45°C).

Product Reference Guide A-1

Falcon PT40 Batteries

Recycle Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Do not throw Lithium-Ion Batteries in the trash.

CAUTION

Use only a power adaptor and main battery supplied by a PSC dealer. The user of
another adaptor or battery can damage the PT40 and void your warranty. For the
correct power adaptor and main battery for the Falcon PT40, please refer to the PSC
Price Book on

www.pscnet.com

Lithium-ion batteries benefit from an initial 'conditioning'. For the first 3 charge
cycles, fully charge the main battery for at least 12 to 24 hours. Then allow it to fully
discharge before recharging it again.

After a prolonged storage period the main battery may again require three to four
charge/discharge cycles to achieve maximum capacity.

Power is not required to transfer data to the Host PC using the serial cable, but is
required when using the dock. Use the Power Adaptor if the battery is discharged.

While the PT40 is recharging, the LED on the front of the PDT is red. When the battery
is fully charged, the LED changes from red to green.

Figure A-1. The PT40 and Main Battery

Laser

Main Battery

Belt Clip Knob

Upper Recess

Lower Recess

A-2 Falcon

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PT40

Main Battery Installation

To install the main lithium ion battery, complete the following steps as shown
in

Figure A-2 on page A-3:

1. Press the release button on the back of the unit, while sliding the battery

cover down until it stops. Lift the cover off from the bottom of the unit.

Figure A-2. Battery Insertion

Step 1

Main Battery Installation

Step 4

Steps 2-3

2. Line up the four metal contact points on the back of the battery with the

matching contact wires inside the battery compartment.

3. Insert the battery, with the arrows and connectors oriented at the top of

the compartment as shown in

Figure A-1 on page A-2. Press the bottom

edge until it snaps into place.

4. To replace the battery cover door, insert the release button into the

upper recess, press the battery cover down, and slide the cover up until it
locks into place.

Product Reference Guide A-3

Falcon PT40 Batteries

Recharging the Batteries

If the PT40 will not turn on or if the message Low Battery appears on the dis­play, the main battery needs recharging. A full charge takes about 4 hours.
There are three ways to recharge the main lithium ion battery of the PT40
portable.

1. Connect the PT40 to a serial cable and power adaptor connected to a
power source.

2. Place the PT40 into a PT40 dock connected to a power source.

3. You can also remove the main battery from the PT40 and insert it into
the charging slot at the back of the dock. While charging a battery in the
slot, the red LED on the right front of the dock remains on.

Using the Dock Charging Slot (Battery only)

To recharge the main battery without the PT40, complete the following steps:

1. If the PT40 is on, turn it off.

2. Remove the main battery from the PT40 as shown in

Figure A-3. Removing the Main Battery from the PT40

Figure A-3.

Step 2

3. Place the main battery into the charging slot at the back of the PT40
Dock as shown in

Figure A-4 on page A-5.

A-4 Falcon

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PT40

Recharging the Batteries

Figure A-4. Charging the Main Battery in the Charging Slot

Step 3

4. Attach the small, round plug of the 9-volt power adapter to the round

power input jack on the 9-pin connector at the end of the Dock's cable.

5. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet or a power strip. The LED on

the left front of the Dock will be red while it is powered.

Using the PT40 Dock (PT40 Unit)

To recharge the PT40 using the PT40 Dock, leave the main battery in the
PT40 and complete the following steps as shown in

1. If the PT40 is on, turn it off.

If the PT40 remains in the dock for an extended period of time, the charger in the PT40
will cycle (several hours per cycle) between charged (green LED) and charging (red
LED) to keep the battery topped off.

2. Place the PT40 into the docking space in the PT40 Dock.

3. Attach the small, round plug of the 9-volt power adapter to the round

power input jack on the 9-pin connector at the end of the Dock's cable
as shown in

Product Reference Guide A-5

Figure A-5 on page A-6.

Figure A-5 on page A-6:

Falcon PT40 Batteries

Figure A-5. Charging the PT40 in the Dock

4. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet or a power strip. The LED on
the left front of the Dock will be red while it is powered.

Using the Serial Cable and Power Adaptor (PT40 Unit)

To recharge the main battery using the serial cable and power adapter, com­plete the following steps:

1. If the PT40 is on, turn it off.

Figure A-6. Charging the PT40 with the Serial Cable

A-6 Falcon

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PT40

2. Connect the PSC serial cable to the serial interface connector at the bot-

tom of the PT40. (It is not necessary to have the other end of the cable
connected to a PC when recharging.)

3. Attach the small, round plug of the 9-volt power adapter to the round

power input jack on the 9-pin connector of the serial cable as shown in

Figure A-6 on page A-6.

4. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet or a power strip.

5. While the PT40 is being charged, the LED on the front of the PT40 will

be red. When the PT40 is done charging, the LED will change to green.

Storing the Main Battery

The typical life-span of a Lithium-ion battery is 2-3 years from the date of
manufacture whether or not it is used. When a Lithium-ion battery is used,
the typical life span is approximately 300-500 discharge/charge cycles.

Store the main battery between -4° and 122°F (-20° to 50°C). Cool storage
and maintaining the battery in a partially charged state when it is not in use
retard the aging process.

Storing the Main Battery

Backup Battery

The PT40 contains a lithium battery as a backup to save application program
codes, collected data and system information, including the clock setting.
Under most circumstances, a fully charged backup battery will keep informa­tion for 7-10 days if the main battery is completely discharged or removed.
This should provide sufficient time to recharge the main battery without risk
of losing data. The backup battery is recharged whenever a charged main bat­tery is installed as well as when the power supply is connected.

Low Battery Indication

Main Battery

The PT40 indicates when the main battery is low by flashing LOW BATTERY
on the display. About 2 hours of use remain before the main battery reaches its
automatic low-power shutdown point.

Product Reference Guide A-7

Falcon PT40 Batteries

If the main battery is not recharged before it reaches the low-power shutdown
point, it continues to discharge, and the PT40 turns off automatically. Even
then, the PT40 continues to save data, because of the backup battery. It is
important, however, to recharge the main battery at this time to avoid running
down the backup battery and losing data.

Backup Battery

When the backup battery is low, or after inserting a main battery if the PT40
has been stored for a long time without charging, the following message
appears on the display:

The backup battery begins recharging as soon as a charged main battery is
inserted. The message should disappear in less than 30 minutes. After the mes­sage disappears, there will be at least 2 hours of backup power available for the
RAM and clock. It will take about 20 hours to fully charge a completely dis­charged backup battery.

PLEASE WAIT
CHARGING
BACKUP BATTERY
¤

Do not remove the main battery while the message is on the display, or data may be
lost. Charge the main battery inside the PT40 while using the Dock or serial cable
connected to a power source.

If the message does not disappear or occurs other than at initial use after pro­longed storage, then the backup battery may no longer be accepting a charge
and should be replaced by an authorized PSC Service Center.

A-8 Falcon

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PT40

PT40 Dock, Serial Cable,

Overview

Appendix B

and Power Adaptor

The PSC PT40 Dock and Serial cable are specially designed for use with the
PT40. Use the Dock or Serial cable for transferring data and files between the
PT40 and a PC, and for recharging the PT40’s batteries.

To transmit data to or from the PT40, place the unit in the dock or connect the
serial cable. To use the PT40 for data collection, you must disconnect it from
the dock or serial cable. You can also use the PT40 Dock to recharge the PT40’s
rechargeable main battery and backup battery. For more information on batter­ies, refer to

Falcon PT40 Batteries on page A-1.

PT40 Dock

Set up the PT40 Dock as described in Attaching the PT40 to a PC page B-3.

Figure B-1. Falcon PT40 Dock

Spare Battery Charging Slot

Docking Port

Power Adaptor
Connector Jack

Product Reference Guide B-1

Serial Cable

9-Pin Serial
Connector

PT40 Dock, Serial Cable, and Power Adaptor

When the PT40 is in the Dock, and the Dock is connected to a PC, you can
download programs or data to it, or upload data from it.

Serial Cable

The serial cable works much like a dock, in that you can use it to transfer data
or charge the PT40’s main battery.

• To transfer data, set up the PT40 and serial cable as described in

ing the PT40 to a PC page B-3.

• To charge the PT40’s batteries, connect the PT40, serial cable, and
power adaptor to a 110-volt outlet or power strip.

Figure B-2. Falcon PT40 Serial Cable

9-Pin Serial
Connector

Power Adaptor

To recharge the PT40’s batteries, the Power Adaptor is also required. You do
not need a Power Adaptor to transfer data using the serial cable, but it is
required to transfer data using the Dock.

Attach-

Docking Port
Connector

Power Adaptor
Connector Jack

Serial Cable

Use only a 9-volt power adapter for your country supplied by PSC. The use of
another adapter can damage the PT40 and void your warranty.

CAUTION

The EU connector is shown in
country, the power supply may look different. For the correct adaptor for the PT40
for your country, refer to the PSC Price Book at

Figure B-3 on page B-3. Depending upon your

www.pscnet.com.

The power adaptor is AC input rated 100 to 240 VAC (50--60 Hz); Output =
9 VDC @ 1.3A.

B-2 Falcon

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PT40

Figure B-3. Falcon PT40 Power Adaptor

9-Volt Power
Adaptor

Power Connect or

Power Plug

Power Cord

Attaching the PT40 to a PC

Attaching the PT40 to a PC

Use PT40 Dock or Serial cable to connect the PT40 to a PC. The PT40 9-volt
power adapter is required in conjunction with the dock or serial cable to
recharge the main battery on the PT40.

To connect the dock to a PC, complete the following steps:

1. Turn off the PC or workstation.

2. Attach the 9-pin serial connector of the Dock’s cable to an available

serial port on the PC. Make note of which one you use.

3. Insert the small, round plug of the power adapter to the power adaptor

jack on the back of the 9-pin serial connector on the Docks’ cable. (Refer
to

Figure B-4.)

4. Place the PT40 into the dock, with the keypad facing out, or insert the

docking port connector of the serial cable, into the matching port at the
bottom of the PT40. (Refer to

5. Connect the PT40’s 9-pin Serial Adaptor into the PC’s COM1 or

COM2 Serial port. (Refer to

Product Reference Guide B-3

Figure B-1 and Figure B-2.)

Figure B-1.)

PT40 Dock, Serial Cable, and Power Adaptor

Figure B-4. Connecting a Serial Device to the Power Adaptor

6. Insert the power plug on the power adaptor into the correct outlet or
power strip for your country. When the power adaptor is correctly con­nected, the left-most red light-emitting diode (LED) on the PT40 Dock
lights up.

7. Turn the PC back on.

Remove the portable from the dock to use it for data collection.

Using the Dock to Recharge the Main Battery

There are two methods for using the PT40 Dock to recharge the main Lith­ium-ion battery of the Falcon PT40.

• To use the first method, connect the PT40 to the dock connected to a
power source, and charging takes place automatically. While the PT40 is
being charged, the LED on the front of the PT40 will be red. When the
PT40 is fully charged, the LED will change from red to green.

• To use the second method, remove the main battery or spare battery
from the PT40 and insert it into the charging slot at the rear of the
Dock. When you charge a battery in the slot, the red right-most LED
stays on. The LED turns off when there is no battery in the slot.

Always charge the battery within the temperature range of 32°–113°F (0°–
45°C). Refer to
charging and recharging the PT40’s batteries.

B-4 Falcon

Falcon PT40 Batteries on page A-1 for complete information on

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PT40

Appendix C

Connector Configurations

Interface Cable Connector

Determine which pins are which, based upon the location of the engagement
keys, located in the corners of the side that the odd pins are located on.

Figure C-1. Interface Cable Connector Pinouts

Front (Keyboard Side) of PT40

Engagement Key

Pin #15

Pin #16

Table C-1. Interface Cable Connector Pinouts

Docking

Connector

Pin #s

1 I - RI Ring

2 I - CD Carrier Detect

3 I - DSR Data Set Ready

4 I - CTS Clear to Send

5 I - RXD~ Received Data

6 O - DTR Data Terminal Only

7 O - RTS Request to Send

Signal Name

(I=Input, O=Output)

Back (Battery Side) of PT40

Description

Engagement Key

Pin #1

Pin #2

Product Reference Guide C-1

Connector Configurations

PT40 Dock

Figure C-2. PT40 Dock Pinouts

Docking

Connector

Pin #s

8 O - TXD~ Transmitted Data

9 I - Docked ~ Connected to GND in Dock

10 GND Power and Signal Ground

11 GND Power and Signal Ground

12 I - V_CHARGE Battery Charging Voltage (~ 9 volts)

13 I - V_CHARGE Battery Charging Voltage (~ 9 volts)

14 O - VCC1 Signal to Dock (~ 3.3 volts)

15 I - VPP Power from Dock (~ 4.75 volts)

16 I - VPP Power from Dock (~ 4.75 volts)

Pin #5 Pin #1

Signal Name

(I=Input, O=Output)

Description

Pin #9 Pin #6

Table C-1. PT40 Dock Pinouts

Docking

Connector

Pin #

1CD

2TXD~

3RXD~

4DSR

5GND

6DTR

7CTS

8 RTS

9 RI

Signal Name

C-2 Falcon

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PT40

Appendix D

Configuring with Bar Codes

This section provides bar codes for common setup parameters that can be used for programming
the PSC PT40. Factory default settings are underlined

Predefined Defaults

.

DO

*$+$-D0EE*

D1

*$+$-D1EE*

Code 39

ENABLE

On

*$+$-001EE*

MINIMUM LENGTH

00

*$+$-0100EE*

10

*$+$-0110EE*

D2

Serial

defaults

Off

40

50

*$+$-D2EE*
*$+$-C8EE*

*$+$-000EE*

*$+$-0140EE*
*$+$-0150EE*

20

*$+$-0120EE*

Product Reference Guide D-1

60

*$+$-0160EE*

Configuring with Bar Codes

30

*$+$-0130EE*

MAXIMUM LENGTH

10

*$+$-0210EE*

20

*$+$-0220EE*

30

*$+$-0230EE*

ENABLE CHECKSUM

On

*$+$-031EE*

SEND CHECKSUM

On

*$+$-041EE*

40

*$+$-0240EE*

50

*$+$-0250EE*

60

*$+$-0260EE*

Off

*$+$-030EE*

Off

*$+$-040EE*

FULL ASCII MODE

On

*$+$-051EE*

ACCUMULATE MODE

On

*$+$-061EE*

ENABLE AIAG ALTERNATE CHECK DIGIT

On

*$+$-071EE*

D-2 Falcon

Off

*$+$-050EE*

Off

*$+$-060EE*

Off

*$+$-070EE*

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PT40

Interleaved 2 of 5

ENABLE

Interleaved 2 of 5

On

*$+$-081EE*

MINIMUM LENGTH

2

*$+$-0902EE*

6

*$+$-0906EE*

10

*$+$-0910EE*

20

*$+$-0920EE*

MAXIMUM LENGTH

10

*$+$-0A10EE*

Off

*$+$-080EE*

30

*$+$-0930EE*

40

*$+$-0940EE*

50

*$+$-0950EE*

60

*$+$-0960EE*

40

*$+$-0A40EE*

20

*$+$-0A20EE*

30

*$+$-0A30EE*

REQUIRED LENGTH

2

(no default; overrides minimum and maximum settings)

*$+$-09020A02EE*

4

*$+$-09040A04EE*

Product Reference Guide D-3

50

*$+$-0A50EE*

60

*$+$-0A60EE*

12

*$+$-09120A12EE*

14

*$+$-09140A14EE*

Configuring with Bar Codes

6

*$+$-09060A06EE*

8

*$+$-09080A08EE*

10

*$+$-09100A10EE*

ENABLE CHECKSUM

On

*$+$-0B1EE*

SEND CHECKSUM

On

*$+$-0C1EE*

USE LENGTHS 6 AND 14 ONLY

On

*$+$-0D1EE*

16

*$+$-09160A16EE*

18

*$+$-09180A18EE*

20

*$+$-09200A20EE*

Off

*$+$-0B0EE*

Off

*$+$-0C0EE*

(case code)

Off

*$+$-0D0EE*

Codabar

ENABLE

On

*$+$-201EE*

MINIMUM LENGTH

04

*$+$-2104EE*

10

*$+$-2110EE*

D-4 Falcon

Off

*$+$-200EE*

40

*$+$-2140EE*

50

*$+$-2150EE*

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PT40

Code 93

20

*$+$-2120EE*

30

*$+$-2130EE*

MAXIMUM LENGTH

10

*$+$-2210EE*

20

*$+$-2220EE*

30

*$+$-2230EE*

SEND STOP/START

On

*$+$-231EE*

CONVERT CODABAR TO CLSI

60

*$+$-2160EE*

40

*$+$-2240EE*

50

*$+$-2250EE*

60

*$+$-2260EE*

Off

*$+$-230EE*

On

*$+$-241EE*

Code 93

ENABLE

On

*$+$-2C1EE*

MINIMUM LENGTH

2

*$+$-2D02EE*

Product Reference Guide D-5

Off

*$+$-240EE*

Off

*$+$-2C0EE*

30

*$+$-2D30EE*

Configuring with Bar Codes

10

*$+$-2D10EE*

20

*$+$-2D20EE*

MAXIMUM LENGTH

2

*$+$-2E02EE*

10

*$+$-2E10EE*

20

*$+$-2E20EE*

UPC-A

ENABLE UPC-A

40

*$+$-2D40EE*

50

*$+$-2D50EE*

30

*$+$-2E30EE*

40

*$+$-2E40EE*

50

*$+$-2E50EE*

On

*$+$-301EE*

SEND SYSTEM DIGIT

On

*$+$-311EE*

SEND CHECK DIGIT

On

*$+$-321EE*

CONVERT UPC-A TO EAN-13

On

*$+$-331EE*

D-6 Falcon

Off

*$+$-300EE*

Off

*$+$-310EE*

Off

*$+$-320EE*

Off

*$+$-330EE*

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PT40

UPC-E

USE SYSTEM DIGIT 0

UPC-E

On

*$+$-341EE*

USE SYSTEM DIGIT 1

On

*$+$-351EE*

CONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A

On

*$+$-361EE*

SEND SYSTEM DIGIT

On

*$+$-371EE*

SEND CHECK DIGIT

On

*$+$-381EE*

Off

*$+$-340EE*

Off

*$+$-350EE*

Off

*$+$-360EE*

Off

*$+$-370EE*

Off

*$+$-380EE*

EAN/JAN

ENABLE EAN-8/JAN-8

On

*$+$-391EE*

ENABLE EAN-13/JAN-13

On

*$+$-3A1EE*

Product Reference Guide D-7

Off

*$+$-390EE*

Off

*$+$-3A0EE*

Configuring with Bar Codes

CONVERT EAN-13 TO ISBN

On

*$+$-3B1EE*

SEND CHECK DIGIT

On

*$+$-3F1EE*

UPC/EAN/JAN Extensions

ALLOW 2-DIGIT EXTENSIONS

On

*$+$-3C1EE*

ALLOW 5-DIGIT EXTENSIONS

On

*$+$-3D1EE*

REQUIRE EXTENSIONS

On

*$+$-3E1EE*

Off

*$+$-3B0EE*

Off

*$+$-3F0EE*

Off

*$+$-3C0EE*

Off

*$+$-3D0EE*

Off

*$+$-3E0EE*

Code 128

ENABLE

On

*$+$-401EE*

MINIMUM LENGTH

2

*$+$-4102EE*

D-8 Falcon

Off

*$+$-400EE*

40

*$+$-4140EE*

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PT40

Other Controls

10

*$+$-4110EE*

20

*$+$-4120EE*

30

*$+$-4130EE*

MAXIMUM LENGTH

10

*$+$-4210EE*

20

*$+$-4220EE*

30

*$+$-4230EE*

ENABLE UCC128

50

*$+$-4150EE*

60

*$+$-4160EE*

40

*$+$-4240EE*

50

*$+$-4250EE*

60

*$+$-4260EE*

On

*$+$-431EE*

Other Controls

ENABLE MANUAL RESET

On

*$+$-B01EE*

ADD CODE ID

On

*$+$-B51EE*

Product Reference Guide D-9

Off

*$+$-430EE*

Off

*$+$-B00EE*

Off

*$+$-B50EE*

Configuring with Bar Codes

AUTO-OFF

Off

(in minutes)

*$+$-B200EE*

5

*$+$-B205EE*

10

*$+$-B210EE*

BACKLIGHT DURATION

Always On

*$+$-E200EE*

10

*$+$-E210EE*

BEEPER VOLUME

Increase

*$+$-BC08EE*

30

*$+$-B230EE*

60

*$+$-B260EE*

90

*$+$-B290EE*

(in seconds)

30

*$+$-E215EE*

60

*$+$-E260EE*

Low

*$+$-BC01EE*

Decrease

*$+$-BC09EE*

Off

High

*$+$-BC07EE*

*$+$-BC00EE*

ERROR TONE

Low

*$+$-BD01EE*

Medium

High

*$+$-BD07EE*

*$+$-BD04EE*

D-10 Falcon

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PT40

GOOD-READ TONE

Other Controls

Low

*$+$-B800EE*

Medium Low

*$+$-B802EE*

GOOD-READ BEEPS

1

*$+$-B901EE*

2

*$+$-B902EE*

GOOD-READ TONE DURATION

0.07

*$+$-BA01EE*

0.14

*$+$-BA00EE*

KEYPAD TIMEOUT

(Intercharacter Delay in seconds)

Medium High

*$+$-B805EE*

High

*$+$-B807EE*

3

*$+$-B903EE*

4

*$+$-B904EE*

(in seconds)

0.22

*$+$-BA03EE*

0.45

*$+$-BA02EE*

Off

*$+$-E400EE*

1/4 Sec

*$+$-E401EE*

1/2 Sec

*$+$-E402EE*

3/4 Sec

*$+$-E403EE*

Product Reference Guide D-11

2 Sec

*$+$-E408EE*

4 Sec

*$+$-E416EE*

8 Sec

*$+$-E432EE*

16 Sec

*$+$-E464EE*

Configuring with Bar Codes

1 Sec

*$+$-E404EE*

KEYBOARD CLICK

On

*$+$-DD1EE*

Clock and Calendar

TIME / DATE FORMAT

Set Time

*%-*

TIME FORMAT

12-Hour

*$+$-D80EE*

DATE FORMAT

U.S.

*$+$-D90EE*

24 3/4 Sec

*$+$-E499EE*

Off

*$+$-DD0EE*

Set Date

*%.*

24-Hour

*$+$-D81EE*

International

*$+$-D91EE*

Serial Parameters

HOST SELECT

AT, PS/2, or

compatible

BAUD RATE

300

D-12 Falcon

(no default)

*$+$-C011EE*

*$+$-C100EE*

IBM terminal

*$+$-C015EE*

1200

*$+$-C102EE*

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PT40

Serial Parameters

600

4800

9600

19,200

DATA BITS

7

PARITY

None

*$+$-C101EE*
*$+$-C104EE*
*$+$-C105EE*
*$+$-C106EE*

*$+$-C207EE*

*$+$-C300EE*

2400

*$+$-C103EE*

38,400

*$+$-C107EE*

76,800

*$+$-C108EE*

8

*$+$-C208EE*

Even

*$+$-C304EE*

Odd

*$+$-C303EE*

STOP BITS

1

*$+$-C401EE*

ENABLE XON/OFF

On

*$+$-C51EE*

LINEFEED

None

*$+$-C600EE*

Product Reference Guide D-13

2

*$+$-C402EE*

Off

*$+$-C50EE*

Add LF

*$+$-C602EE*

Configuring with Bar Codes

Strip LF

PROTOCOL

EOR only

CR with checksum and ACK/NAK response

TIMEOUT

0

10

25

*$+$-C601EE*

*$+$-CA00EE*

(in 100-millisecond units)

*$+$-CD00EE*
*$+$-CD10EE*
*$+$-CD25EE*

Xmodem

*$+$-CA02EE*
*$+$-CA01EE*

50

*$+$-CD50EE*

75

*$+$-CD75EE*

99

*$+$-CD99EE*

D-14 Falcon

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PT40

Appendix E

Programming Parameters

Overview

The application PALPRO40 loaded some default parameter settings. (Refer to

Table E-2 on page E-3.) These settings work for most applications.

This appendix provides specifics on all programmable parameter settings for
the PT40.

•

Table E-1 on page E-2, lists programmable settings and parameter terms.

Table E-2 on page E-3, lists default parameters and programming IDs for

•

predefined defaults. These settings work for most applications.

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Table E-4 on page E-7 lists save-and-exit settings.

Table E-6 on page E-9 provides Code Parameters, ID#s, Type , On/Off,

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Val ue, Strings, Immediate, and Acceptable Input.

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Table E-9 on page E-13 provides Code Parameters for serial communica-

tions,

ID#s, Typ e, On/Off, Value, Strings, Immediate, and Acceptable

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Input

To reset or change the settings on your PT40, you can:

• Scan the bar codes in

Configuring with Bar Codes on page D-1.

• Create custom bar codes for specific settings (refer to

Guidelines for Creating Programming Bar Codes starting on page E-5).

• Download new programs to the PT40 from Windows (refer to

loading Applications with PPGXFER starting on page 3-8)

•Refer to

Product Reference Guide E-1

Serial Parameters on page E-12.

Table E-2 on page E-3, Table E-3 on page E-4, or

Down-

Programming Parameters

For information about using PAL, including installation instructions refer toUsing

PALPRO40 to Collect Data starting on page 2-7, or to the Portable Applications

Library (PAL) User’s Guide, available at

link.

www.pscnet.com from the Product Manuals

For an overview of using PPG to program the PT40, refer to

Generator (PPG) on page 1-10. For complete information refer to the PT Program

Generator (PPG) User’s Manual, available at

Manuals

link.

www.pscnet.com from the Product

PT Program

The human readable portion of the barcode symbol, as shown in this manual, is
optional and not required for scanning purposes.

Table E-1. Programmable Settings and Parameter Terms

Settings Description

Code Parameter The “human” name for programming options.

The “PT40” name for programming options. For example, to set a

ID#

Code 39 minimum label length, enter
PT40. Programming ID numbers given in this appendix can be

01 when programming the

used with all programming methods.

Typ e Indicates the kind of setting to use for each code parameter:

On/Off

Value

String

A toggle.

Requires a two-character entry (e.g.,

good read, or

1 turns the parameter on, and 0 turns it off.

02 for two beeps after each

05 for a length of five).

Uses one or more ASCII characters, followed by // to indicate
the end of the string.

Immediate Takes effect as soon as the ID number is entered.

Acceptable Input

Predefined Defaults

Gives the settings or range of settings that you can use for each
code parameter.

Tells how the parameter is set when you select predefined default
D0, D1, or D2 (refer to Tab le E -2 ).

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Using Bar Codes

To program the PT40, scan Code 39 bar codes that contain the desired
parameters and settings. This section provides several programming bar codes.
Custom bar codes can be made using any bar code printing software that sup­ports Code 39.

Using Predefined Defaults

The PT40 has the following four sets of parameter defaults. These parameters
can be used during trouble-shooting, initialization, or setup. Reset the PT40
to a predefined default set by scanning one of the following bar codes:

Table E-2. Predefined Defaults for the PT40

Predefined Defaults

Default Name Type Bar Code Description

Using Bar Codes

Predefined
Default 0
(D0)

Predefined
Default 1
(D1)

Predefined
Default 2
(D2)

Serial Default

Immediate

Immediate

Immediate

Immediate

*$+$-D0EE*
*$+$-D1EE*
*$+$-D2EE*

*$+$-C8EE*

Turns every ON/OFF parameter OFF and
sets all minimum and maximum lengths to zero.

Turns every ON/OFF parameter ON, sets all
minimum lengths as low as possible, and sets
all maximum lengths as high as possible.

Default set installed on the PT40 at the factory.
This default set will work for most applications.

Restores the default serial communications set­tings. Refer to
default settings.

Table E-7 on page E-12 for the

Product Reference Guide E-3

Programming Parameters

Alternate Parameters for the Falcon PT40

Enter these commands by scanning the bar codes with the PT40’s laser or
through the PC’s serial port. With PT Program Generator (PPG), you can
embed these codes in a PPG application.

The Falcon PT40 recognizes the following bar code commands at all times:

Table E-3. Scannable Bar Codes of Alternate Settings for the PT40

Scannable Bar Codes of Alternate Settings for the PT40

Setting Name Bar Code Description

Clear Mode

Character
Clear Mode

High Beep
Mode

Low Beep
Mode

Receive File
Mode

Retrieve Data
Mode

*--*
*-+*
*.+*
*.-*
*/.*

*$$*

Has the same effect as the <CLR> key

Has the same effect as the <CLR> key for the last char­acter entered.

Sounds a high beep on the PT40.

Sounds a low beep on the PT40.

Prepares the PT40 to accept a program.

Retrieves data if the application program stops execution
and gives the
the PT40 to the PC and start the communications pro­gram on the PC, then scan this bar code. The data will
transmit, one file at a time.

PROGRAM FAILED message. Connect

Reset Mode

CAUTION

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*+.*

Clears all memory and resets the PT40.

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Using Bar Codes

Guidelines for Creating Programming Bar Codes

Keep the following in mind when creating bar codes for programming the
PT40:

• Create custom programming bar codes using the extended (full ASCII)

Code 39 character set.)

• The first and last character of each bar code must be an asterisk (*), the

start and stop character for Code 39.

• The first asterisk of the programming bar code must be followed imme-

diately by the characters $+$-.

• The programming bar code must end with EE followed by the last aster-

isk. The PT40 will treat multiple bar codes of programming information
as one entry as long as *$+$- appears at the beginning of the first bar
code and EE* does not appear until the end of the last bar code.

Scan the following bar code to enable Code 39 scanning and set the maximum
length for Code 39 to 35 characters:

Enable Code 39;

set max length to

35 characters

*$+$-0010235EE*

Like all Code 39 bar codes, this sample starts and ends with an asterisk (*).
$+$- starts programming mode. 00 is the ID number for the parameter that

enables Code 39, and 1 turns it on. 02 specifies the Code 39 maximum­length parameter, and 35 sets it to 35 characters per label. EE saves the new
settings and exits programming mode.

Using Multiple Bar Codes

You can create multiple bar codes to program the PT40. After making the set­tings in the first bar code (which must begin with *$+$-), the PT40 waits for
additional programming bar code entry if the first bar code does not include
EE*.

You can scan the single bar code above or the following two bar codes to
achieve the same results:

*$+$-001* *0235EE*

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Programming Parameters

Commands cannot be split between two or more bar codes. It is not possible
to have a parameter ID number at the end of one bar code and its setting or
string at the beginning of the next.

Programming Parameters

For a description of serial parameters, refer to Table E-8 on page E-12. For a
complete list of parameters and defaults, refer to

page E-1.

Setting the Hour Format, Time, and Date

Use the PT40’s keyboard to enter the time and date in the current format.

Time

Turn on parameter ID value D8 to set the PT40's real-time clock display to
24-hour (military-style) format. When this parameter is set to
displayed in 12-hour format. The default time display is 24-hour format. Use
the 12- and 24-hour bar codes to change the format. To set the time on the
PT40’s clock, scan the

Time bar code.

Programming Parameters on

Off, the time is

Time

*%-*

Date

Turn on parameter ID value D9 to set the PT40’s date display to international
format (day/month/year) or off to set it to U.S. format (month/day/year). The
default format is U.S. Format. To set the date in the PT40, scan the
code. Use the

Clock and Calendar on page D-12 for these bar codes.

International Format bar codes to change the format.Refer to

Date

*%.*

When finished setting the date and time formats, press any function key to return
to the program.

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