PSC PT2000TM User Manual
PT2000
Portable Data Terminals
™
& Top Gun
User’s Guide
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CONTENTS
Preface: About this Guide ....................................................................................v
Style Conventions.......................................................................................... vi
Document Conventions......................................................................... vi
Keys and Keystroke Conventions ........................................................... vi
Radio Frequency Interference....................................................................... vii
Technical Support ....................................................................................... viii
Chapter 1: Introduction & Quick Start Guide ................................................... 1
Overview ........................................................................................................2
Getting Started Quickly ................................................................................. 4
Chapter 2: About the PT2000 and Top Gun..................................................... 7
The PT2000...................................................................................................8
Top Gun ........................................................................................................ 9
The Keypad..................................................................................................10
Data Keys.............................................................................................. 11
Function Keys ....................................................................................... 12
Action Keys...........................................................................................12
The Display Screen.......................................................................................13
The Virtual Display...............................................................................13
Displaying Information about the Portable ........................................... 15
The Beeper ................................................................................................... 15
The Auto-Off Feature...................................................................................16
The PT Dock ............................................................................................... 16
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Chapter 3: Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO .......................17
Getting Started .............................................................................................18
Attaching an Input Device to the PT2000 .............................................18
Turning On the Portable.......................................................................19
Setting the Time and Date ....................................................................19
Setting a Password.................................................................................20
Collecting Data.............................................................................................21
Using the Portable as a Keyboard Wedge...............................................21
Using PALPRO.....................................................................................23
DESCRIPT...........................................................................................35
INVMODEM.......................................................................................42
TIMESTMP..........................................................................................44
Reviewing the Collected Data.......................................................................47
Uploading Data to the Host PC ...................................................................49
Serial Configuration ..............................................................................49
Keyboard Wedge Configuration............................................................51
Removing Collected Data from Memory......................................................52
Turning Off the Portable..............................................................................53
Resetting the Portable...................................................................................54
Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................55
Chapter 4: Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun ..................................57
Overview ......................................................................................................58
Using Programming Utilities ........................................................................59
PERCPROG .........................................................................................59
PDPROG..............................................................................................62
Using Predefined Defaults ............................................................................63
Using Bar Codes...........................................................................................64
Guidelines for Creating Programming Bar Codes ..................................64
Using Multiple Bar Codes .....................................................................65
General Programming Parameters.................................................................66
Setting the Hour Format, Time, and Date.............................................67
Serial Parameters...........................................................................................68
Xmodem Protocol .................................................................................68
Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters............................70
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Chapter 5: Transferring Data With PSC Utilities...........................................71
Overview ......................................................................................................72
Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER) ........................................... 73
Installing & Setting up PTFER............................................................. 73
Uploading a File....................................................................................74
Downloading a File...............................................................................76
Changing Settings .................................................................................76
Setting Command Line Options ...........................................................78
Using PDTFER............................................................................................80
Using MACTFER ........................................................................................ 81
Using UPDTFER.........................................................................................83
Appendix A: Programming Parameters .............................................................85
Overview ......................................................................................................86
Appendix B: Full Keyboard Support .....................................................................93
Overview ......................................................................................................94
Appendix C: The Top Gun Module ........................................................................99
Attaching the Top Gun Module to the PT2000 ......................................... 100
Changing Top Gun to a Left-Handed Model............................................. 103
Laser Specifications and Labeling................................................................ 105
Appendix D: The PT Dock ...................................................................................... 107
About the PT Dock.................................................................................... 108
Setting Up the Dock .................................................................................. 108
Attaching the Dock Adapter to the Portable ........................................108
Attaching the PT Dock to a Computer ............................................... 110
About the Power Adapter.................................................................... 112
Using the PT Dock .................................................................................... 113
Recharging the Portable’s Batteries ..................................................... 113
Maintenance ....................................................................................... 113
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Appendix E: Batteries ..............................................................................................115
Alkaline Batteries ........................................................................................116
NiCd Battery Pack......................................................................................117
Recharging the NiCd Battery Pack......................................................119
Storing the NiCd Battery Pack ............................................................120
Lithium Backup Battery..............................................................................120
Low Battery Indication ...............................................................................121
NiCd Battery Pack or Alkaline Batteries ..............................................121
Backup Battery ....................................................................................121
Appendix F: Connector Configurations............................................................123
Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Connector .........................................124
Interface Cable Connector..........................................................................125
PT Dock.....................................................................................................126
Appendix G: Programming Bar Codes ..............................................................127
Predefined Defaults.................................................................................... 128
Code 39..................................................................................................... 128
Interleaved 2 of 5.......................................................................................130
Codabar..................................................................................................... 132
Code 93..................................................................................................... 134
UPC-A ......................................................................................................135
UPC-E.......................................................................................................136
EAN/JAN..................................................................................................137
UPC/EAN/JAN Extensions.......................................................................138
Code 128...................................................................................................138
Other Controls .......................................................................................... 140
Clock and Calendar ...................................................................................143
Serial Parameters........................................................................................143
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Preface:
About this Guide
PREFACE CONTENTS
S tyle Conve ntions ............................................... viii
Document Conventions....................................... viii
Keys and Keystroke Conventions.......................... viii
Ra dio Freque ncy Interfe rence ..............................ix
Technica l S upport................................................. x
About this Guide
Style Conventions
Document Conventions
Formatting conventions are used throughout this guide as a method of
providing consistency for notes, cautions, and warnings.
Notes 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 and bold italics text.
Cautions Cautions appear when there is information for the user that is strongly
recommended. They are identified by the exclamation mark in a triangle
and bold italics text. This text appears in gold bold italics text if the
user is viewing the manual in electronic PDF form on their computer.
Warnings Wa rnin gs appear when there is something of extreme importance for
the user to know prior to proceeding. They are identified by the
exclamation mark in a triangle and bold italics text. This text appears in
red bold italics text if the user is viewing the manual in electronic PDF
form on their computer.
Keys and Keystroke Conventions
Portable keys and keystroke conventions are used throughout this
manual to identify the difference between a key on the portable and
keystrokes input by the user. Brackets such as:
a portable data terminal. Data or keystrokes entered by the user, and
filenames or directories are presented in a monospaced typeface.
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<Scan> indicate a key on
TM
Radio Frequency Interference
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est confirme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with these instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
which the receiver is connected.
z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Radio Frequency Interference
User’s Guide vii
About this Guide
Technical Support
PSC Website Technical Support
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for PSC products is the PSC website:
product support, product registration, warranty information, answers to
frequently asked questions (product FAQs), product manuals, product
tech notes, software updates, patches, demos, and instructions for
returning products for repair.
Reseller Technical Support
Another excellent source for technical assistance and information is an
authorized PSC reseller. A reseller is directly acquainted with specific
types of businesses, application software, and computer systems and,
therefore, is in the best position to provide individualized assistance.
E-Mail Technical Support
www.pscnet.com. The site offers
If the solution to a technical support question is not available through
the PSC website or a local reseller, contact PSC technical support
directly via E-mail at
TechSupport@pscnet.com.
Telephone Te c h n ical Supp o r t
For those without E-mail access, call toll-free in the USA 1 (800) 5472507 or (541) 683-5700 from outside the United States of America.
PSC Solutions Group
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(PSG) at (888) 583-3008 or (541) 683-5700 from outside the United
States of America, or
accessible at
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www.pscnet.com.
psg@pscnet.com. You can also visit PSG’s webpage,
TM
1
Introduction &
Quick Start Guide
CHAPTER CONTENTS
Overview ............................................................... 2
Ge tting S ta rte d Quickly......................................... 4
Introduction & Quick Start Guide
Overview
This manual contains complete information about using and
programming the PT2000 portable and Top Gun module.
The manual contains the following sections:
z Chapter 2, About the PT2000 and Top Gun, provides a complete
overview of the portables, including descriptions of the keypad,
the display screen, and optional accessories. Read this chapter
before using the portable.
z Chapter 3, Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO, contains
complete information about operating the portable, connecting it
to a host computer or terminal, and uploading data to the host.
Read this chapter before using the portable.
z Chapter 4, Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun, explains how to
customize the portable’s settings. Read this chapter to change the
default settings.
z Chapter 5, Transferring Data With PSC Utilities, provides
information about software programs to transfer data between the
portable and a DOS PC, an IBM 3151 terminal, a UNIX
workstation, or a Macintosh computer. Read this chapter to
upload collected data.
z Appendix A, Programming Parameters, contains ID numbers,
acceptable settings, and defaults for all programming parameters
for Top Gun and the PT 2000. Refer to this chapter to change
settings in the portable.
z Appendix B, Full Keyboard Support, includes tables listing Code 39,
ASCII, and mnemonic values to use in programming the
portables. Refer to this chapter when creating bar codes for
programming the portable.
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Overview
z Appendix C, The Top Gun Module, provides information about the
Top Gun module. Refer to this chapter if the Top Gun module is
separate from the PT2000 or to change the direction of the laser.
z Appendix D, The PT Dock, explains how to set up and use the
optional dock for the PT2000 or Top Gun. Refer to this chapter
before using the dock for the first time or when connecting it to a
PC.
z Appendix E, Batteries, provides information about using alkaline
or nickel-cadmium batteries and about the lithium backup
battery installed in the portable. Refer to this chapter to replace
one type of battery with another in the portable.
z Appendix F, Connector Configurations, identifies pin assignments
for the connectors on the PT2000. Refer to this chapter to order
cables or make custom ones.
z Appendix G, Programming Bar Codes, contains bar codes for
scanning to set selected programming parameters. Use this
chapter to change settings in the portable.
z Refer to the Index to find specific topics in this user’s guide.
z About this Guide contains a section on Technical Support, which
provides information on technical assistance. Refer to this section
for help or technical assistance.
User’s Guide 3
Introduction & Quick Start Guide
Getting Started Quickly
The PSC portable comes with an application named PALPRO loaded in
memory. PALPRO includes three useful data-collection programs for
using the PT2000 or Top Gun without additional programming.
Follow the steps below to begin using the portable with PALPRO
immediately. Page references show where to find more information.
They are live links in the PDF (on-line portable document format)
version of this manual.
1. Fill out and return the registration card enclosed with the unit. If
there is a Top Gun module, be sure to include both serial numbers
on the registration card.
2. To replace the installed alkaline batteries with a nickel-cadmium
battery pack, refer to
3. With a PT2000, attach a bar code scanner or magnetic stripe
reader by pushing its plug into the jack at the top of the PT2000.
Be sure the plug is firmly in place.
Appendix E on page 115.
4. Turn the portable on by pressing the green
I/O button.
Note: If the portable has been customized, it may operate
differently. Check with a systems administrator for
instructions.
5. Press the
if necessary, change the date and time settings. (Refer to
6. Enter a password. (Refer to
7. Press any function key to display the
ENTER key twice to accept the current date and time, or
page 19.)
page 20.)
PALPRO Options menu.
8. To use the portable as a keyboard wedge, connect it to a PC or
terminal following the instructions on
page 21.
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Getting Started Quickly
9. Then select
page 23.)
z When not using the portable as a keyboard wedge, press the
<F2> key to display the list of available applications, and
select the application to use. (Refer to
<F3> from the PALPRO Options menu. (Refer to
page 26–page 29.)
The PT2000 or Top Gun is now ready to begin collecting data. Enter
data with the Top Gun module or another bar code scanner, a magnetic
stripe reader, or the keypad.
For information about uploading collected data from the portable to a
PC, refer to “
Uploading Data to the Host PC,” starting on page 49.
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2
About the PT2000 and
Top Gun
CHAPTER CONTENTS
The PT2000 .......................................................... 8
Top Gun ................................................................ 9
The Keypad......................................................... 10
Data Keys.............................................................. 11
Function Keys ....................................................... 12
Action Keys........................................................... 12
The Dis play S cree n ............................................ 13
The Virtual Display............................................... 13
Displaying Information about the Portable............ 15
The Be e per......................................................... 15
The Auto-Off Fe ature .......................................... 16
The PT Dock....................................................... 16
About the PT2000 and Top Gun
The PT2000
The PSC PT2000 is a rugged, handheld, portable data-collection
terminal that allows bar code scanning technology anywhere.
The PT2000 accepts input from any of the following devices:
z The Top Gun module (refer to page 9)
z Wands (visible light and infrared)
z Handheld charge-coupled device (CCD) scanners
z 5-volt handheld laser scanners
z ID badge readers
z Magnetic stripe readers (one track)
The PT2000 automatically recognizes and discriminates among the
following bar code symbologies:
z Codabar z Code 128 z Code 39
z Code 93 z EAN-8 z EAN-13
z Interleaved 2 of 5 z JAN-8 z JAN-13
z UPC-A z UPC-E z UPC/EAN/JAN extensions
The PT2000 verifies acceptance of input by sounding a beep. Change
the beeper’s volume, pitch, and duration to suit the work environment
or personal preferences.
The PT2000’s liquid crystal display (LCD) provides easy readability. Its
keypad provides full alphanumeric input capabilities and includes four
programmable function keys. The PT2000 features a built-in PC
interface, for use as a keyboard “wedge” for those applications requiring
fixed-station scanning.
The PT2000 comes with the PALPRO application installed. PALPRO
is made up of three useful programs coexisting in memory:
z ASSETPRO, for tracking assets at various locations.
z INVPRO, for inventory control. Customize it to collect item-
and-quantity information or item-only data.
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Top Gu n
Top Gun
z 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.
PALPRO is part of the PSC Portable Applications Library (PAL). With
PAL, the PT2000 can be customized for specific purposes without using
a programming application. Or use the PSC Program Generator™
(PPG™) to create additional custom programs for the PT2000.
Note: Please contact a PSC dealer for more information about
PAL or PPG.
Top Gun is an integrated unit consisting of a laser module mounted on
a PT2000. The Top Gun module is also available separately as an addon for the PT2000 (refer to
to the 9-pin connector at the top of the PT2000 and can be adapted for
right- or left-handed use. The module has two triggers, allowing
scanning with either the index finger or thumb.
Figure 2-1 on page 10). The module attaches
Use Top Gun to scan bar code labels on flat, curved, or irregular surfaces
at distances ranging from one inch to two feet. The Top Gun laser
module operates like other handheld lasers—just aim and press the
trigger. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the module indicate laser
activation and good reads. An audible tone also indicates good reads.
Collected data is stored in the PT2000.
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About the PT2000 and Top Gun
For complete information about the Top Gun module, refer to
Appendix C on page 99.
Figure 2-1: The Top Gun Module
The Keypad
The keypads on the PT2000 and Top Gun have three types of keys: data
keys, function keys, and action keys (refer to
Each key produces a beep when pressed.
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Figure 2-2 on page 11).
Figure 2-2: The PT2000 and Top Gun keypads
Action key
The Keypad
Function keys
Data keys
Action keys
Data Keys
Use data keys to enter letters, numbers, and several other characters.
There are 26 of these keys. Each key can be used in two modes: normal
and alpha. Use the
description of the
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<Alpha> key to switch between the modes (see the
<Alpha> key below).
About the PT2000 and Top Gun
Function Keys
There are four function keys, <F1> through <F4>, at the top of the
keypad. Alpha mode changes these keys to
assigned to the function keys are determined by the active program.
Action Keys
There are four action keys: <I/O>, <Alpha>, <BKSP>, and <ENTER>.
<F5> through <F8>. Actions
Note: If the portable does not power on when the
<I/O> key is
pressed, replace the alkaline batteries or recharge the
battery pack (refer to
<I/O>: Press this key to turn the portable on and off. When turned on,
Appendix E).
the portable beeps and returns to its previous location when it last shut
off. The portable does not beep when the
unit off. The
<Alpha>: Press the <Alpha> key to toggle between normal and alpha
<Alpha> key has no effect on the <I/O> key.
<I/O> key is pressed to turn the
modes. In normal mode, a press of a key either inserts the nonletter
character printed on or above the key or performs an action (for
example, clearing the entry or scrolling through the display). In alpha
mode, a press of a key inserts the letter printed on it.
The following example uses two keys to illustrate the difference between
alpha mode and normal mode:
Result of Keypress
Key Normal Mode Alpha Mode
% H
8P
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The Display Screen
Press the
cursor position in the display screen. The portable remains in alpha
mode until a function key is pressed, or until the
again.
<BKSP>: This is the backspace key. Press it to move the cursor one
place to the left and delete the character there.
<ENTER>: Press this key to enter the current data string and move to
the next programming command.
<Alpha> key to enter alpha mode. A caret (^) appears at the
The Display Screen
The portable’s display screen can show 4 lines of text with up to 16
characters on each line. However, the unit can actually hold up to 24
lines of data with up to 80 characters on a line. Scroll the display to view
data that doesn’t currently appear.
<Alpha> key is pressed
The Virtual Display
The portable’s display screen is like a window to a larger display area,
called the
than 16 characters is placed in the virtual display while entering or
reading information. Information automatically carries over (or “wraps”)
to the next line if there are more than 80 characters in a line.
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virtual display (refer to Figure 2-3 on page 14). Data longer
About the PT2000 and Top Gun
Figure 2-3: Virtual display vs. actual display
24 lines
Virtual
display
When the portable is in normal mode, scroll text through the display
screen by pressing the
When using these keys, the text in the virtual display remains in place
and the display screen changes perspective. The symbol printed above
each key indicates the direction in which the display screen moves over
the virtual display that key is pressed.
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
80 characters
<A>, <B>, <C>, and <D> keys on the keypad.
Display screen
(4 lines by 16
characters)
Moves the display screen up one line
Moves the display screen down one line
Moves the display screen left eight characters
Moves the display screen right eight characters
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The virtual display continues to maintain the latest 24 lines of data once
all lines of the virtual display are full. The oldest data is “pushed off the
top” as new data is added at the bottom.
Displaying Information about the Portable
Display information about the portable by scrolling the display screen
past the last character on a current line. Press the
version number is displayed. The display screen lists the system version
number and the amount of random-access memory installed (refer to
Figure 2-4).
Figure 2-4: Display screen showing version number
PT2000
Vers. 4.0 128k
The Beeper
<D> key until the
The Beeper
The portable provides audible feedback to indicate when a bar code has
been scanned successfully and to acknowledge when a key is pressed.
The default setting provides one beep to indicate a good scan or key
entry. Another beep sequence warns of possible problems. The pitch,
number, volume, and length of beeps are all programmable.
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About the PT2000 and Top Gun
The Auto-Off Feature
The Auto-Off feature lets the PT2000 or Top Gun conserve power by
partially shutting down when not in use. Pressing the
the portable to full power. Set the time between the last activity in the
portable and
minutes. A setting of 00 disables
Auto-Off from 1 through 99 minutes. The default is 10
The PT Dock
<I/O> key returns
Auto-Off.
The PSC PT Dock™ (refer to Figure D-1 on page 109) is specially
designed for use with the PT2000 and Top Gun. The dock provides a
connection between the PT2000 or Top Gun and the PC without
sacrificing the convenience of portability. To transmit data to or from
the portable, place the unit in the dock. To use the PT2000 or Top Gun
for data collection again, remove it from the dock. Or, use the PT Dock
to recharge the portable’s rechargeable NiCd battery pack and backup
lithium battery.
For more information about the PT Dock, refer to
Dock.
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Appendix D, The PT
3
Using the PT2000 and Top
Gun with PALPRO
Use the PT2000 or Top Gun as a keyboard wedge to enter data directly into an application
one item at a time. When away from the PC, it is possible to collect all the data records and
upload them to the host PC later. The number of data records that can be collected before
uploading them depends on how much random-access memory (RAM) the portable has.
CHAPTER CONTENTS
Ge tting S ta rted ................................................... 18
Attaching an Input Device to the PT2000............. 18
Turning On the Portable ....................................... 19
Setting the Time and Date .................................... 19
Setting a Password ................................................. 20
Colle c ting Data ................................................... 21
Using the Portable as a Keyboard Wedge ............... 21
Using PALPRO ..................................................... 23
DESCRIPT........................................................... 35
INVMODEM....................................................... 42
TIMESTMP ......................................................... 44
Re viewing the Colle cted Data ............................. 47
Uploa ding Data to the Hos t PC........................... 49
Serial Configuration..............................................49
Keyboard Wedge Configuration ............................ 51
Re moving Colle cted Data from Me mory............. 52
Turning Off the Portable ...................................... 53
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO
Getting Started
Unless it has been customized, the PT2000 or Top Gun has three
alkaline batteries installed and is programmed for simple data collection.
To begin using the portable, attach the input device (PT2000 only; refer
to
Attaching an Input Device to the PT2000, below) and turn it on.
Note: This chapter describes how to use the portable with its
original PSC programming (PALPRO). If the portable has
been customized, it may operate differently. Check with a
systems administrator for revised operating instructions.
Attaching an Input Device to the PT2000
The PT2000 can be used with most industry-standard input devices
equipped with a 9-pin squeeze connector.
Bar Code
Scanner
Magnetic
Stripe Reader
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Attach a bar code scanner by pushing its connector into the connector at
the top of the PT2000. Be sure the scanner connector is firmly in place.
Refer to the input device’s operating manual for instructions on its use.
To attach a compatible1 magnetic stripe reader (MSR) complete the
following steps:
1. Remove the black plastic welp clip from the connector on the top
of the PT2000 (refer to
2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the
clip, and pull the clip off the connector.
3. Push the MSR’s connector into the PT2000’s connector.
z Be sure the MSR connector is firmly in place.
1.Only the following MSRs can be used for this purpose:
00-000-2A (Track 1), 00-000-2B (Track 2) or 00-000-23 (Track 3).
Figure 3-1).
Figure 3-1: The input connector on the PT2000
Turning On the Portable
Turn the PT2000 or Top Gun on by pressing the green <I/O> button.
The display screen returns to the view displayed when it was turned off.
Setting the Time and Date
Figure 3-2: The Time and Date Display
When turning the portable on for the first time, the display screen
shows the date currently loaded in memory. If the displayed date is
correct, press the
date. Use two digits each for the month, for the day, and for the year
(e.g.,
020101). Press <ENTER> for the program to automatically format
the entry (e.g.,
<ENTER> key. If the date is wrong, enter the correct
2/01/01).
Getting Started
Welp clip
Current Date:
02/01/02
Enter New Date:
¤
Figure 3-3: The Current Time Display
Current Time:
09:17:32
Enter New Time:
¤
The next display screen shows the time currently loaded in the portable’s
memory. If the displayed time is correct, press the
time is wrong, enter the correct time. Use two digits each for the hour,
for the minute, and for the seconds (e.g.,
User’s Guide 19
133000). If the portable’s
<ENTER> key. If the
Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO
system clock is set for 12-hour format, type
the number (e.g.,
Note: It is possible to return to the date and time prompts from
Setting a Password
Figure 3-4: The Password Display
Password security allows a manager or supervisor to customize a portable
and then hand it off to a worker. A password can contain up to 128
characters and can use any characters available on the portable. 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 a reset.
Note: If a password is lost or forgotten, reset the portable and start
A for A.M. or P for P.M. after
013000P). Press <ENTER> when finished.
other display screens and menus (such as the password
prompt screen shown below). Or, change the date and time
formats (refer to
page 69).
ENTER CURRENT
OR NEW PASSWORD
¤
F-KEY=SET TIME
over with a new password.
Figure 3-5: PALPRO Options Menu
PSC PALPRO
08:18:04
¤
03/01/98
F-KEY=CONTINUE
After the password is entered, the text in Figure 3-5 is displayed. Press a
function key (any of the blue keys at the top of the keypad), for the
display to change to the
ready to collect data.
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PALPRO Options menu. The portable is now
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