PSC PT2000TM User Manual

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PT2000

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& Top Gun

User’s Guide

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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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Contents

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

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

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About this Guide

Technical Support

PSC Website Technical Support

The most comprehensive source for technical support and information 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

For advanced, cost-effective services, contact the PSC Solutions Group (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,

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.

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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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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

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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

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.,

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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

Collecting Data

When finished setting up the PT2000 or Top Gun (refer to the previous section), the the menu to choose a keyboard wedge.

Using the Portable as a Keyboard Wedge

With the PT2000 or Top Gun attached to the PC or IBM 3151 terminal as a keyboard wedge, use a bar code label or magnetic stripe to enter data directly into the application. Data can also be entered by using the keypad on the portable.

PALPRO Options menu appears on the display screen. Use

PALPRO application or use the portable as a

Collecting Data

Installing the

Keyboard

Wedge

Figure 3-6: Keyboard wedge installation for PCs

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Two P SC ca b le s1 are required to install the portable as a keyboard wedge.

To connect the PT2000 or Top Gun as a keyboard wedge, complete the following steps:

1. Plug the 15-pin connector into the cable connector on the

bottom of the portable.

1.For a listing of PT2000 cable numbers, consult the PSC Price Book at:

http: www.pscnet.com.

Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO

2. Attach the other end to the 25-pin connector of the keyboard

wedge cable (refer to

3. PC: Attach the small male plug of the PSC cable to the keyboard

jack on the PC (refer to

Te r m in a l: Insert the keyboard cable plug into the modular jack

on the PSC cable connector.

4. PC: Attach the keyboard cable to the small female jack on the

PSC cable (refer to

Te r m in a l: Insert the modular plug of the PSC cable into the

keyboard input jack on the terminal.

5. Scan the appropriate bar code below:

AT or PS /2 models 30-286, 50, 50Z, 60, 70, 80, 90, 95 (U.S. keyboard)

Figure 3-6 on page 21).

Figure 3-6).

*$+$-D2C011EE*

IB M 3151 ter mina l

Using the

Keyboard

Wedge

Figure 3-7: The PALPRO Options Menu

To use the PT2000 or Top Gun as a keyboard wedge, complete the setup and installation procedures described earlier in this chapter. Then complete the following steps:

1. From the PALPRO Options menu, select <F3>.

*$+$-D2C015EE*

PALPRO OPTIONS F2=SELECT PROG F3=WEDGE F4=PASSWORD

Open the application and place the cursor at the location where

the data is to be entered.

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Figure 3-8: The PT2000 Wedge Menu

Using PALPRO

Collecting Data

Use a bar code scanner (the Top Gun module or another device attached to the PT2000), a magnetic stripe reader, or the keypad to enter data.

z When scanning a bar code or running a magnetic stripe card

through the reader, the data is entered at the cursor position in the application.

z When using the keypad to enter the data, the data is

displayed in the second line of the PT2000 display screen.

z Press the <ENTER> key, to send the data to the PC.

4. When finished collecting data, press the <F5> key

(

<Alpha>+<F1>) to exit.

* PT2000 WEDGE *

F5=EXIT

PALPRO combines three Portable Applications Library applications into

a single, convenient program (refer to

page 8). With PALPRO installed

on the PSC portable, it is possible to switch from one application to another without having to install each application.

Selecting a

PALPR O

Application

Figure 3-9: The PALPRO Options Menu

Complete the following steps to select a PALPRO application:

1. With the PALPRO Options menu displayed, press the <F2> key.

PALPRO OPTIONS F2=SELECT PROG F3=WEDGE F4=PASSWORD

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2. Press <F1> to use ASSETPRO, <F2> to use INVPRO, or <F3> to use

TRACKPRO.

Figure 3-10: Selecting a PALPRO application

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

Note: If

INVPRO

is selected, the next screen asks the user to select one or two prompts (refer to a selection before going on to the next step.

To change the application’s title or prompts, select <F3>.

Otherwise, select

Figure 3-11: Changing Prompts Menu

<F4>.

CHANGE PROMPTS?

F3=YES F4=NO

z When finished changing prompts (or if <F4> was selected in

step

3), the selected application’s menu appears on the

portable’s display screen.

z For information about using the individual applications, refer

page 27–page 29.

Note: For information about changing titles and prompts, refer to

Changing Program Titles and Prompts, below.

Note: If

TRACKPRO

was selected, the user is given the option of adding a date/time stamp before getting to the application menu. (Refer to

page 29 for information). Make

page 33.)

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Collecting Data

Changing

Program

Titles and

Prompts

PALPRO allows the user to change the title that appears on the menu for

each application, or change the prompts for each application. Change titles or prompts after selecting an application. To use the application’s current title and prompts, select To change the title or prompts, complete the following steps:

1. Press the <F3> key at the prompt.

Figure 3-12: Changing Prompts Menu

CHANGE PROMPTS?

F3=YES F4=NO

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

<ENTER> key. The entered name appears at the

top of the application menu for the current application.

Figure 3-13: Changing the Title

ENTER APPL TITLE

FIXED ASSETS

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

<ENTER> key.

<F4> at the prompt shown at the left.

Figure 3-14: Entering the First Prompt

ENTER PROMPT 1 BUILDING ID

Enter the text for the second prompt (for example, ASSET NO.) followed by the

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<ENTER> key.

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Figure 3-15: Entering the Second Prompt

ENTER PROMPT 2 ASSET NO.

Switching to

Another

PALPR O

Application

To switch from one PALPRO application to another, complete the following steps:

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

application.

Note: Enter

then the

Figure 3-16: Application Menu

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.

Figure 3-17: Password Prompt

When the correct password is entered, the original PALPRO

screen appears.

<F5> on the keypad by pressing the <Alpha> key and

<F1> key.

ASSET MGMT

F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F5=EXIT

ENTER PASSWORD

F-KEY=EXIT

4. Press any function key to display the PALPRO Options menu.

5. Follow the steps under Selecting a PALPRO Application on page 23.

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Collecting Data

Using

ASSETPRO

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

To u se

Figure 3-18: ASSETPRO Application Menu

ASSETPRO, complete the following steps:

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

ASSET MGMT F2=COLLECT

F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT

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

z Scan a bar code for the location or use the keypad to enter the

location ID.

z When using a scanner, the code is entered automatically;

when using a keypad, press the

Figure 3-19: The Location ID Prompt

LOCATION ID

ASSETPRO, enter an identification code

WH3E).

<ENTER> key.

F3=REV F4=EXIT

The second prompt now appears on the first line of the screen,

and the location ID appears on the third line.

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

enter the asset’s ID number or description (for example,

004322).

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Figure 3-20: The Item ID Prompt

ITEM ID

WH3E F3=REV F4=EXIT

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.

z The portable is ready to accept another ID for an asset at the

current location.

Figure 3-21: The Next Item ID Prompt

ITEM ID

WH3E,004322 F3=REV F4=EXIT

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

6. Repeat steps 2-5 until IDs for each asset at every location is

collected.

7. Press the <F4> key to return to the first prompt.

8. Press the <F4> key to return to the application menu.

The portable 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 equipment identification number. The example in portable that used

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Figure 3-22 is part of a data file uploaded from a

ASSETPRO to collect data.

Figure 3-22: Collected Data in ASCII text file

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

Collecting Data

Using

INVPRO

Use this application to track inventory. INVPRO provides a choice of one prompt or two. Use one prompt to scan or enter an ID number or description for each item. Use two prompts 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 <F4> key to use the

application with only one prompt.

z Use the <F3> key for two prompts.

Figure 3-23: Selecting the Number of Prompts

USE 2 PROMPTS?

F3=YES

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

the application’s display screens. (Refer to on changing the prompts.)

Figure 3-24: Changing Prompts

F4=NO

CHANGE PROMPTS?

F3=YES F4=NO

z To use the current title and prompts, press the <F4> key.

page 25 for instructions

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

4. Continue with the instructions for Using One Prompt, below, or

Using Two Prompts on page 31, depending on the selection made

in step

Using One Prompt

1. Select <F2> from the application menu.

z A prompt appears on the screen.

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

enter the item’s ID number or description.

z Using a scanner, the code is entered automatically; with a

keypad, press the

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

portable is ready to accept another item ID.

Figure 3-25: The Item ID Display

ITEM ID

40-000-00 F3=REV F4=EXIT

Repeat step 1 until all IDs for all items are collected.

<ENTER> key.

5. Press the <F2> key to return to the application menu.

The portable 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 of a data file uploaded from a portable that used

Figure 3-26 is part

INVPRO with one

prompt to collect data.

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Figure 3-26: Collected Data in ASCII text file

40-000-00 40-002-00 40-006-00 40-010-00 00-000-17 00-000-19 00-000-02 00-000-11

Using Two Prompts

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

on the screen.

Figure 3-27: The Item ID Display

ITEM ID

F3=REV F4=EXIT

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

enter the item’s ID number or description.

z Using a scanner, the code is entered automatically; with a

keypad, press the

<ENTER> key.

Collecting Data

Figure 3-28: Enter the Number of Units of Item in Inventory

QUANTITY

40-000-00 F3=REV F4=EXIT

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

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reappears on the screen. The portable is ready to accept another item ID

Figure 3-29: Input Another Item ID

ITEM ID

40-000-00,25 F3=REV F4=EXIT

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

The portable 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. shows part of a data file uploaded from a portable that used with two prompts to collect data.

Figure 3-30: Collected Data in ASCII text file

Figure 3-30

INVPRO

40-000-00,25 40-006-00,12 00-000-19,56 00-000-02,30 40-002-00,47 00-000-17,16 40-010-00,4 00-000-11,85

Using

TRACKPRO

Use this application to record check-in and check-out of articles (supplies, books, files, tools, equipment, etc.) at one or more locations.

TRACKPRO uses two 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.

To u se

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TRACKPRO, complete the following steps:

At the first screen, press the <F3> key to change the title or prompts that appears on the application’s display screens. (Refer to

page 25 for information on changing the prompts.)

Figure 3-31: The Change Prompts Display

CHANGE PROMPTS?

F3=YES F4=NO

z To use the current title and prompts, press the <F4> key.

2. At the next prompt, select <F3> to use the date/time stamp.

Figure 3-32: The Add Date/Time Stamp Display

ADD DATE/TIME STAMP? F3=YES F4=NO

z Otherwise, select <F4>.

Figure 3-33: The Item Tracking Display

Collecting Data

ITEM TRACKING

F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F5=EXIT

From the application menu, select <F2>.

Figure 3-34: The QUANTITY Display

F1=CHECK IN F2=CHECK OUT

F4=EXIT

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

z Press <F2> to record an item being checked out.

5. Enter the identification code for the location (for example,

MAIN).

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6. Scan a bar code for the location or use the keypad to enter the ID

code.

Figure 3-35: The Location ID Code Display

LOCATION ID

IN : F3=REV F4=EXIT

z With a scanner, the code is entered automatically; with a

keypad, press the

7. The ITEM ID prompt appears on the first line of the screen, and

the location ID appears on the third line.

8. Scan the bar code for the item, or use the keypad to enter the

item’s ID number or description (for example,

Figure 3-36: The ITEM IDDisplay

ITEM ID

IN :MAIN F3=REV F4=EXIT

The location ID and item ID appear on the third line of the screen, separated by a comma. The the screen, and the portable is ready to accept another ID for an item at the current location.

<ENTER> key.

P203).

ITEM ID prompt remains on

Figure 3-37: The Next ITEM ID Display

ITEM ID

IN :MAIN,P203 F3=REV F4=EXIT

Note: 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. (Scroll the display to see the entire line.)

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10 .

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

11. Repeat steps 5 through 10 until all the IDs for the assets at every

LOCATION ID prompt.

location are collected.

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

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

step

z Otherwise, press the <F4> key to return to the application

menu.

The portable 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

ITEM ID When using the date/time stamp, each line also includes the

LOCATION ID, and the second field is the

check-in or check-out date and time. The list shown in part of a check-out file uploaded from a portable that used with the date/time stamp.

Figure 3-38: Collected Data in ASCII text file

MAIN,P203,03/01/98,10:27:18 MAIN,814223-001,03/01/98,10:27:45 MAIN,00-929-00,03/01/98,11:04:51 MAIN,P0009222,03/01/98,11:22:02 WHS,00-680-00,03/01/98,11:40:53 WHS,004322,03/01/98,11:40:57 WHS,16-000-00,03/01/98,11:41:11 WHS,A0039242,03/01/98,11:41:15

Collecting Data

Figure 3-38 is

TRACKPRO

DESCRIPT

DESCRIPT (The Description Application) is another useful program for

tracking inventory. You can use the application with item and description files that you create and load in advance. You can also add

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to files or create them from scratch in the portable as you collect inventory data.

When you enter an item ID into the portable, the application checks the loaded item file for that entry. If the ID matches one in the file, the portable 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 singles 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.

00-629-02 PT DOCK MANUAL 00-667-00 PT2000 MANUAL 00-670-00 S10+ MANUAL 00-675-00 S20+ MANUAL 00-680-00 EASYWAND MANUAL 00-690-00 BC BASICS MANUAL 00-693-00 TOPGUN MANUAL 1-697-0 EASYKEY+ MANUAL

Note: The two files must have exactly the same number of lines,

even if some of the lines are blank.

36 PT2000 & Top Gun PDTs

Loading Item and Description Files into the Portable

Note: For information about connecting a portable to your

computer, see the user's guide for the portable. For information about programs, see pages 73-80.

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

key.

Figure 3-39: DESCRIPT Prompt

At the next screen, press the <F1> key to display the application menu.

Figure 3-40: Selecting DESCRIPT

Collecting Data

PTFER and PDTFER file-transfer

DESCRIPT 08:17:32 05/01/02 F-KEY=CONTINUE

F1=DESCRIPT F2=WEDGE

F4=EXIT

Note: For information about using the portable as a wedge, see

“Using the Portable as a Keyboard Wedge” on page 21.

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

Figure 3-41: DESCRIPT Application Menu

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

If item and description lists are already loaded in the portable, the screen shown at the right will be displayed. To replace a list, select

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<F2> and go to step 5. To add new items to an existing list, select <F3> and go to step 8.

Figure 3-42: FILE NOT EMPTY Prompt

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

To erase the item and description lists that are currently loaded in the portable, select will become blank, and the lists will be removed from the portable's memory.

Figure 3-43: ERASE Option

ERASE F2=PICKLIST F3=COLLECT F4=EXIT

Press the <F4> key to return to the application menu, and select

<F2>.

7. From the Receive Lists menu, select <F2> to download the item

list or

<F3> to download the description list.

<F2>. The second line of the display screen

Figure 3-44: RECEIVE LISTS Menu

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

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

PTFER in Windows or PDTFER in DOS). Then select <F3> on

the portable to transfer the file.

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Collecting Data

Figure 3-45:

CONNECT TO PORTABLE Prompt

When the transfer is completed, the portable's screen will report on the number of records in the list in memory. Press the key to return to the

Figure 3-46: Results Report

10 .

To load another file, repeat steps 7 through 9. When both files are loaded, press the

Using

DESCRIPT

Note: To set a new date or time, see page 19.

CONNECT FOR REC ITEM LIST F3=CONTINUE F4=EXIT

<F4>

Receive Lists menu.

RESULTS

RECORDS=16 F4=CONTINUE

<F4> key to return to the application menu.

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

key.

Figure 3-47: DESCRIPT Prompt

DESCRIPT 08:17:32 05/01/02 F-KEY=CONTINUE

At the next screen, press the <F1> key to display the application menu.

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Figure 3-48: Selecting DESCRIPT

F1=DESCRIPT F2=WEDGE

F4=EXIT

Note: For information about using the portable as a wedge, see the

user's guide for the portable.

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

Figure 3-49: DESCRIPT Application Menu

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

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 (for example, 00-693-00). (If you use a scanner, the code is entered automatically; if you use the keypad, you must press the

<ENTER> key).

Figure 3-50: ITEM ID Prompt

ITEM ID 00-693-00

F3=REV F4=EXIT

If the item ID matches an ID in the next item file, the portable displays the text from the corresponding line in the description file and prompts you for the number of units of the item. If there is no match for an item ID, the portable prompts you to reenter the item ID or add it to the item list. To add an item to the list, press the

40 PT2000 & Top Gun PDTs

<F3> key.

Collecting Data

Figure 3-51:

ITEM ID Match

QUANTITY

BCBASICS MANUAL F3=REV F4=EXIT

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 (for example, POCKET READER MANUAL). The application will add the description to the description file and prompt you for the number of units of the item.

Figure 3-52: Entering Item Description

ENTER DESCRIPT

When you enter a number (for example, 50), the portable returns to the first prompt, ready to accept another item ID

7. When you are done collecting inventory data, press the <F4> key

to return to the application menu. The portable 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 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. (The item descriptions are not included in the file). The list below is part of a data file uploaded from a portable that used

DESCRIPT to collect data.

00-680-00, 46 00-667-00, 244 00-697-00, 90 00-693-00, 135 00-675-00, 19 00-629-02, 72 00-670-00, 159

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INVMODEM

INVMODEM (Inventory Application with Modem Option ) works

exactly like 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. If you are connecting to a bulletin board system, you should know how to log into the system.

Note: For information about using the application, see page 29.

Using the

Modem

Feature

Note: The modem should be set up for transmission at either 2400

INVPRO. However, an additional feature lets you send the

or 9600 baud with no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no date compression. transmissions.

INVMODEM uses Xmodem protocol for file

1. From the application menu, select <F3> for file options.

Figure 3-53: INVMODEM Application Menu

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

From the File Options menu, select <F2>.

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Collecting Data

Figure 3-54: Select

Figure 3-55: Select MODEM

Figure 3-56: Select BAUD RATE

SEND FILE

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

to your modem, and select

4. Select <F2> to transmit the file at 2400 baud or <F3> to transmit

it at 9600 baud.

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 key on the keypad, the application connects to the modem and calls the number.

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

<F3> from the send file menu.

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

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

<ENTER>

Figure 3-57: Entering the telephone number

NUMBER TO DIAL

F4=EXIT

When the modem connects to the remote computer, two-way

communications between the portable and the computer is established. Use the portable to enter the commands you need to prepare the computer to receive a file.

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7. When the computer is ready, press the <F3> key on the portable

to begin the file transmission.

Figure 3-58: Begin File Transmission

F3=UPLD F4=EXIT

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

Figure 3-59: Return to Previous Screen

<F4> to return to the previous screen.

UPLOAD COMPLETE

F4=EXIT

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

TIMESTMP

TIMESTMP (The Time-Stamp Application) is a simple item-tracking

program that records the date and time that each item is entered into the portable.

Using

TIMESTMP

Figure 3-60: TIMESTMP Application Menu

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

key.

TIMESTMP 08:17:32 05/01/02 F-KEY=CONTINUE

At the next screen, press the <F1> key to display the application

menu.

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Collecting Data

Figure 3-61:

Figure 3-62: Select COLLECT

Figure 3-63: Enter the ITEM ID

TIMESTMP Menu

Note: For information about using the portable as a wedge, see

“Using the Portable as a Keyboard Wedge” on page 21.

From the application menu, select <F2>.

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

item's ID number or description (for example, 00-693-00). (If you use a scanner, the code is entered automatically; if you use the keypad, you must press the

F1=TIME STAMP F2=WEDGE F3=SET TIME F4=EXIT

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

<ENTER> key).

ITEM ID 00-693-00

F3=REV F4=EXIT

The item ID appears on the third line of the screen, followed by the date and time, and the portable is ready to accept another item ID

Figure 3-64: Enter Additional ITEM IDs

ITEM ID

00-693-00,05/01/ F3=REV F4=EXIT

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

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<F4> key to return to the application menu.

Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO

The portable 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 portable. The list below is part of a data file uploaded from a portable that used

40-000-00, 05/01/95, 10:27:18 40-002-00, 05/01/95, 10:27:45 40-006-00, 05/01/95, 11:04:51 40-010-00, 05/01/95, 11:22:02 00-000-17, 05/01/95, 11:40:53 00-000-19, 05/01/95, 11:40:57 00-000-02, 05/01/95, 11:41:11 00-000-11, 05/01/95, 11:41:15

TIMESTMP to collect data.

Changing the

1. From the application menu, select <F3>.

Date and

Time Setting

Figure 3-65: TIMESTMP Application Menu

F1=TIMESTMP F2=WEDGE F3=SET TIME F4=EXIT

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., 11, 04, 95). The program will automatically format the entry (e.g., 11/04/95).

Figure 3-66: Entering the Correct Date

CURRENT DATE 05/01/02 ENTER NEW DATE:

If the displayed time is correct, press the <ENTER> key. If the time is wrong, enter the correct time. Use two digits each for the

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hour, for the minute, and for the seconds (e.g., 133000). If the portable's system clock is set for 12-hour format, type A for A.M. or P for P.M. after the number (e.g., 013000P).

Figure 3-67: Entering the Correct Time

CURRENT TIME 8:17:32 ENTER NEW TIME:

Reviewing the Collected Data

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

Reviewing the Collected Data

Note: When used as a keyboard wedge, the portable does not store

any data.

1. From any screen that offers REV as an option, select <F3> to

display the data-review screen (refer to

Figure 3-68: Sample Screen Showing the REV Option

Figure 3-69).

ITEM ID

F3=REV F4=EXIT

z The last data that was input is displayed on the third line of

the screen.

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z If the record includes a quantity, the quantity is given after a

comma at the end of the line.

z 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 3-69: Data-review screens

F1=PREV F2=NEXT REC#65 OF 65 27-000-00 F3=DEL F4=EXIT

Item-only data Item-and-quantity data

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

z If the currently displayed record is the last one, the portable

will briefly display

3. Press the <F1> key to move to the previous record.

z If the currently displayed record is the first one, the portable

will briefly display

4. The bottom line of the screen offers options for deleting records

END OF FILE on the second line.

START OF FILE on the second line.

F1=PREV F2=NEXT REC#65 OF 65 27-000-00,15 F3=DEL F4=EXIT

and returning to the data-collection screen.

z To delete the currently displayed record, press the <F3> key.

The message

ARE YOU SURE? appears on the first line of the

screen.

z To delete the record, press <F3> again; to cancel, press <F4>.

5. When finished reviewing the data records, press <F4> once to

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

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Uploading Data to the Host PC

The PT2000 and Top Gun store data records in files in random-access memory (RAM). When finished collecting data in a file, transmit (upload) that file from the portable to the host PC. The number of records that can collected before uploading depends upon the amount of RAM the portable has.

Uploading Data to the Host PC

Note: Refer to

The portable can be connected to the host PC in either a serial configuration or a keyboard wedge configuration. The serial configuration requires a communications program to transfer data to and from the portable. With this configuration, use an external 9-volt power adapter (available from a PSC dealer). With the keyboard wedge configuration, power is drawn from the host PC.

Serial Configuration

Use a PSC 25-pin cable or a PSC 9-pin cable for serial configuration.

Note: Only use cables approved for this application. For a listing

Complete the following steps to attach the cable:

1. One of the connectors on the cable has the cable number on it.

Plug that connector into the cable input jack on the bottom of the portable.

Appendix D on page 107 for instructions to connect

the PT Dock to a PC.

of PT2000 cable numbers, consult the PSC Price Book at:

http: www.pscnet.com.

2. Attach the other end of the cable (with the connector labeled

computer) to an available serial port on the PC.

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3. To use a 9-volt power adapter, attach the small, round plug of the

adapter to the round power input jack on the cable connector labeled

4. Plug the other end into an outlet or power strip.

computer.

Note: Use only a PSC power adapter. Using another adapter can

damage the portable.

The portable is set at the factory with the following parameter settings for serial communications. For explanations of these parameters, refer to

Serial Parameters, beginning on page 70. To change the parameter

settings, use the bar codes in

Parameter Default Setting

Baud rate 9600

Data bits 8

Parity None

Stop bits 1

Enable Xon/Xoff Off

Linefeed None

Protocol ACK/NAK Timeout 1 second

Appendix G on page 128.

To upload data to the computer, complete the following steps:

1. Prepare the computer to receive data by using one of the software

programs described in

page 71.

Figure 3-70: Inventory Management Menu

INV MGMT

Transferring Data With PSC Utilities on

F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F5=EXIT

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From the program menu on the PT2000 or Top Gun (such as the one from the

Figure 3-71: The File Options Menu

INVPRO shown in Figure 3-70), select <F3> to display

File Options menu.

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

Select <F2> to display the Send File menu.

Figure 3-72: Send File Menu

*SEND FILE* F2=SERIAL F3=WEDGE F4=EXIT

Select <F2> to upload the data through the serial connection.

Keyboard Wedge Configuration

Uploading Data to the Host PC

To upload data from the portable installed as a keyboard wedge, complete the following steps:

1. Connect the portable to the PC as described on Installing the

Keyboard Wedge on page 21.

Figure 3-73: Asset Management Menu

ASSET MGMT

F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F5=EXIT

Open the PC application and place the cursor at the location where data is to be entered.

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3. From the program menu on the PT2000 or Top Gun (such as the

one from

File Options menu.

Figure 3-74: File Options Menu

ASSETPRO shown above), select <F3> to display the

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

Select <F2> to display the Send File menu.

Figure 3-75: Send File Menu

*SEND FILE* F2=SERIAL F3=WEDGE F4=EXIT

Select <F3> to upload the data through the keyboard wedge

connection.

Removing Collected Data from Memory

After uploading a file from the PT2000 or Top Gun to the PC, erase the file from the portable’s memory. To do so, complete the following steps:

Figure 3-76: Item Tracking Menu

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

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From the program menu on the PT2000 or Top Gun (such as the one from

Options

Figure 3-77: File Options Menu

Select <F3>to display the Erase File menu.

Figure 3-78: Erase File Option

Press the <F3> key to erase the file.

TRACKPRO above), select <F3> to display the File

menu.

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

*ERASE FILE*

F3=ERASE F4=EXIT

Turning Off the Portable

Turn the PT2000 or Top Gun off by pressing the green <I/O> button displayed at left. This will turn off the screen display, but it will not clear any information in the portable’s random-access memory (RAM).

The portable is programmed to shut itself off automatically if it is not used for ten minutes. Change the appropriate bar code on

User’s Guide 53

page 140.

auto-off time by scanning the

Using the PT2000 and Top Gun with PALPRO

Resetting the Portable

To reset the PT2000 or Top Gun, remove the battery pack, alkaline batteries, or external power supply. Then press and hold down the

<Alpha> and <ENTER> keys while reinserting the batteries or

reconnecting the power supply. The portable will prompt to enter the current date and time.

Caution: Resetting the PT2000 or Top Gun is similar to pressing

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

portable’s memory will be cleared.

Or, reset the PT2000 by scanning the following bar code:

Reset

*+.*

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Care and Cleaning

With normal use, the PT2000 or Top Gun should require no maintenance. If it gets dirty, wipe it with a damp cloth.

Caution: Do not immerse the portable in liquid.

Caution: Do not use any abrasive cleaners on the display screen.

Care and Cleaning

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Programming the

PT2000 and Top Gun

Top Gun and the PT2000 are configured with certain default parameter settings before they are shipped from the factory. These settings will work for many applications. Change the settings by scanning the bar codes provided in this chapter and in

Bar Codes, on page 127 or by creating bar codes for specific settings. Or, download new

programs to the portable from DOS or Windows.

CHAPTER CONTENTS

Overview ............................................................. 46

Using Programming Utilities ............................... 47

PERCPROG ......................................................... 47

PDPROG.............................................................. 50

Using Prede fine d De faults .................................. 51

Using Ba r Codes ................................................. 52

Guidelines for Creating Programming Bar Codes .. 52

Using Multiple Bar Codes ..................................... 53

Ge neral Programming Parame ters ..................... 54

Setting the Hour Format, Time, and Date............. 55

S e rial Parame te rs ............................................... 56

Xmodem Protocol ................................................. 56

Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters

Appendix G, Programming

Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun

Overview

PT2000 and Top Gun recognize the following commands at all times:

Sets the portable to alpha mode

*/+*

Sets the portable to normal mode

*/-*

Has the same effect as the <Clear> key

*--*

Has the same effect as the <BKSP> (backspace) key

*-+*

Prepares the portable to accept a program

*/.*

Sounds a low beep on the portable

*.-*

Sounds a high beep on the portable

*.+*

Clears all memory and resets the portable

*+.*

Retrieves data if the application program stops execution and gives the PROGRAM FAILED message. Connect the

*$$*

Enter these commands with bar codes or through the PC’s serial port. With PSC Program Generator (PPG), it is possible to embed these codes in a PPG program. For information about using PPG to program the portable, refer to the PSC Program Generator User Manual.

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portable to the PC and start the communications program, then scan this bar code. The data will transmit, one file at a time.

Using Programming Utilities

The PSC portable comes with a collection of applications and utilities on a disk. This collection is called the Portable Applications Library, or PAL. Two of the utilities, programming of the portable from DOS or Windows.

Note: For complete information about PAL, including installation

instructions, refer to the Falcon Portable Applications

Libra ry (PAL) Us e r’s Guide .

Both programming utilities check the version number of the portable's operating system. If it is different from the PAL version, it installs the operating system along with the application.

PERCPROG

PERCPROG is the utility used to program a PSC portable through

Windows.

PDPROG and PERCPROG, enable

Using Programming Utilities

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

1. Connect the portable to the PC (refer to page 18 for information

on getting started.).

2. Double-click on the Portable Programmer icon in the PSC PAL

program group. The PSC open (refer to

Figure 4-1).

Portable Programmer window will

Note: The figures in this chapter show the utilities in Windows 95.

When using a different version of Windows, the utility windows may look slightly different.

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Figure 4-1: The PSC Portable Programmer (PERCPROG) Main Window

From the menu, select Options > Settings. The Communications

Settings window will open (refer to Figure 4-2).

Figure 4-2: The Communications Settings window

Select the desired serial port. Then select OK.

Note: After changing the serial port setting, PERCPROG will keep

the new setting until it is changed again. Use the icons in the PSC PAL program group (Windows 3.1) or the Start Menu (Windows 9x) to install an application.

5. From the PSC Portable Programmer menu, select File > Open.

The

Program File window will open (refer to Figure 4-3).

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Figure 4-3: The Program File window

Select the application to be installed in the portable, and click OK.

z The message Programming the portable will appear in the

programmer window. Additional messages and the percentage of completion will be displayed as the programming progresses.

z When programming is completed, the message Portable

successfully programmed

name of the program file will be displayed in the window’s title bar.

Using Programming Utilities

will appear in the window, and the

7. Select File > Exit to close the PSC Portable Programmer window.

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Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun

PDPROG

PDPROG is the utility used to program a PSC portable through DOS.

Using PDPROG involves entering commands on the DOS command line. The command line syntax is as follows:

pdprog filename[.hex] [-¦/][port]

where

filename = the name of the file for the application to install in

the portable (The file has a .hex extension. Do not include the extension in the command line.)

port = 1¦2¦3¦4 to specify the serial port (default=COM2)

The port setting is optional and can be entered either before or after the file name. If used, precede it with a hyphen (

-) or a slash (/).

For example, use the command

pdprog descript -1 to transfer the

description program to a portable over the COM1 serial port.

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Using Predefined Defaults

Top Gun and the PT2000 have the following three sets of parameter defaults:

Predefined Default 0 (D0) : turns every on/off parameter off and sets

all minimum and maximum lengths to zero.

Predefined Default 1 (D1): turns every on/off parameter on, sets all

minimum lengths as low as possible, and sets all maximum lengths as high as possible.

Predefined Default 2 (D2) : is the default set that was installed in the

portable at the factory. This default set will work for most applications.

Note: To restore the default settings for serial communications,

scan Serial Communications Parameter (default) bar code on

page 81.

Reset the portable to a predefined default set by scanning one of the following bar codes:

Using Predefined Defaults

*$+$-D0EE*

*$+$-D1EE*

*$+$-D2EE*

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Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun

Using Bar Codes

To program the PT2000 and Top Gun, scan Code 39 bar codes that contain the desired parameters and settings. provides several programming bar codes. Custom bar codes can be made using any bar code printing software that supports Code 39.

Guidelines for Creating Programming Bar Codes

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

z Create custom programming bar codes using the standard

Code 39 character set, not the extended (full ASCII) Code 39 character set. (However, bar codes must be read using extended Code 39.)

z The first and last character of each bar code must be an asterisk

(

*), the start and stop character for Code 39.

z The first asterisk of the programming bar code must be followed

immediately by the characters

z The programming bar code must end with EE and an asterisk.

The portable will treat multiple bar codes of programming information as one entry as long as beginning of the first bar code and end of the last bar code.

$+$-.

Appendix G on page 127

*$+$- appears at the

EE* does not appear until the

Scanning the following sample bar code will 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*

Note: The human readable portion of the barcode symbol, as

shown here and elsewhere in this manual is optional and not required for scanning purposes.

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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 Code 39 maximum-length parameter, and label.

EE saves the new settings and exits programming mode.

Using Multiple Bar Codes

Create multiple bar codes to program the portable. After making the settings in the first bar code (which must begin with portable waits for additional programming bar code entry if the first bar code does not include provides the same result as scanning the single one on

Using Bar Codes

1 turns it on. 02 specifies the

35 sets it to 35 characters per

*$+$-), the

EE*. Scanning the following two bar codes

page 64:

*$+$-

*$+$-001*

EE*

*0235EE*

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.

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General Programming Parameters

Ta bl e 4- 1 describes some of the general parameters for programming the

PT2000 or Top Gun. For descriptions of serial parameters, refer to

Ta bl e 4- 2 . For a complete list of parameters and defaults, refer to Appendix A.

Table 4-1: Selected Programming Parameters

ID # Para meter Description

05 Code 39 full

ASCII

06 Code 39

accumulate

0B I 2 of 5

enable checksum

33, 36 UPC

conversion

3B–3E UPC/EAN/

JAN extensions

Supports the Code 39 extended ASCII character

set (refer to Appendix B on page 93). For example,

a character string encoded in Code 39 as +A is

transmitted as a lowercase

of the keyboard to be encoded in a Code 39 bar

code.

Treats multiple bar codes as a single bar code,

provided that all bar codes except the last begin

with a space. The last code must

space. Up to 128 characters (not including

preamble, postamble, and symbology identifiers)

can be accumulated before transmission.

Enables use of checksums in Interleaved 2 of 5 bar

codes. This parameter should be set to On to read

Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes.

Converts UPC-A bar codes to EAN-13 (ID #33),

and converts UPC-E bar codes to UPC-A (ID #36).

Reads two-digit (ID #3C) and five-digit (ID #3D)

extensions if the portable is programmed to allow

them (ID #3B). Doesn’t read UPC, EAN, or JAN bar

codes if the portable is programmed to

extensions (ID #3E) and no extensions are present.

. This allows every key

not

begin with a

require

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General Programming Parameters

Setting the Hour Format, Time, and Date

Time: Turn parameter ID D8 on to set the portable's real-time clock

display to 24-hour (military-style) format. When this parameter is set to

Off, the time is 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 portable’s clock, scan the

Date: Turn parameter ID D9 on to set the portable’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 portable, scan the codes to change the format.

Date bar code. Use the International Format bar

Time bar code.

12-Hour Format

*$+$-D80EE*

24-Hour Format

*$+$-D81EE*

Time

*%-*

Date

*%.*

U.S. Format

*$+$-D90EE*

International Format

Use the portable’s keyboard to enter the hour, time and date in the current format.

Note: When finished setting the date and time formats, press any

function key to return to the program.

*$+$-D91EE*

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Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun

Serial Parameters

Use bar codes to set parameters for using the PT2000 or Top Gun as a serial device. setting them begin on listing of parameters and defaults, refer to

This section also includes a table of Code 39 and ASCII equivalents for serial characters (refer to equivalents when creating bar codes for programming.

Table 4-2: Serial Parameters

ID # Parameter Description

C1 Baud rate Determines the communication speed. The

C2 Data bits Specifies the number of data bits in each

Ta bl e 4- 2 describes the serial parameters; bar codes for

Serial Parameters on page 143. (For a complete

Appendix A.)

Table 4-3 on page 70). Use the Code 39

setting for the portable must match the setting that the host computer uses.

character.

C3 Parity Specifies the parity of the data characters.

C4 Stop bits Selects the minimum space between data

characters.

C5 Xon/Xoff

handshaking

Used for software data-flow control. With this option enabled, the portable transmits an Xoff character when its serial input buffer has fewer than ten characters of free space. Once all the data in the serial buffer is processed, the portable transmits an Xon character.

Xmodem Protocol

The PT2000 and Top Gun support the Xmodem (checksum) filetransfer protocol for serial communication, which is available in many commercially marketed products.

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Serial Parameters

Xmodem is a simple send-and-wait-for-response protocol using a fixedlength data field. The data field is embedded in an Xmodem packet, which also contains a packet number and a single-byte arithmetic checksum. The protocol link is established by the receiver transmitting a NAK character until the sender responds. The sender responds by transmitting an Xmodem packet. The sender then waits for either an ACK signal, in which case it transmits the next packet, or a NAK signal, in which case it retransmits the packet. Once all packets are transmitted, the sender transmits an EOT signal, indicating the end of transmission.

Scan the following bar code to set a portable to use the Xmodem protocol:

XModem protocol

*$+$-CA02EE*

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Programming the PT2000 and Top Gun

Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters

Tab l e 4 - 3 provides Code 39 and ASCII equivalents for serial characters.

For Code 39, ASCII, and mnemonic equivalents of keyboard keys, refer to

Appendix B.

Table 4-3: Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters

Character Code 39

NUL %U 80 DLE $P 10

SOH $A 01 DC1 $Q 11

STX $B 02 DC2 $R 12

ETX $C 03 DC3 $S 13

EOT $D 04 DC4 $T 14

ENQ $E 05 NAK $U 15

ACK $F 06 SYN $V 16

BEL $G 07 ETB $W 17

BS $H 08 CAN $X 18

HT $I 09 EM $Y 19

LF $J 0A SUB $Z 1A

VT $K 0B ESC %A 1B

FF $L 0C FS %B 1C

CR $M 0D GS %C 1D

SO $N 0E RS %D 1E

ASCII Val ue

Character Code 39

ASCII Val ue

SI $O 0F US %E 1F

Terminate string: //

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Transferring Data

With PSC Utilities

CHAPTER CONTENTS

Overview ............................................................. 60

Us ing Po rta ble File Tra ns fe r Pro gra m (P TF E R ) .. 61

Installing & Setting up PTFER ............................. 61

Uploading a File .................................................... 62

Downloading a File ............................................... 64

Changing Settings ................................................. 64

Setting Command Line Options ........................... 66

Using PDTFER ................................................... 68

Using MACTFER ................................................ 69

Using UPDTFER................................................. 71

Transferring Data With PSC Utilities

Overview

After scanning a series of bar codes or inputting other data into the PT2000 or Top Gun, use a data-transfer utility to upload the information to the host computer.

Note: To launch Windows applications, select menu options, use

dialog boxes, or refer to Microsoft Windows documentation.

Both the PT2000 and Top Gun come with PSC’s Portable Applications Library (PAL) on a disk. PAL includes two programs to

transfer data between the portable and a PC:

PTFER Windows application. (Refer to page 73.)

PDTFER DOS program that runs by issuing commands on the DOS command

line. (Refer to

Note: PSC also provides two utilities MACTFER and UPDTFER

page 80.)

for transferring data to and from Macintosh or UNIX workstations. These utilities are free from PSC for your convenience, however their use is at your own risk, and not supported by PSC Technical support. Go to the PSC website at

www.pscnet.com

Top Gun

Refer to

> Support > Software Updates > PT2000/

to download the most current transfer program.

Technical Support on page viii for more information.

MACTFER Macintosh program used to communicate via 8-pin DIN ADB (not

USB) with a Macintosh. (Refer to

page 81.)

UPDTFER UNIX program used to communicate with a UNIX workstation. (Refer

page 83.)

After collecting data with the portable, use one of these programs to transfer the data to an ASCII file on the PC.

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Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER)

Installing & Setting up PTFER

To prepare for a data transfer between the PC and the PT2000 or Top Gun, complete the following steps:

1. If the utility software is not already installed on the PC, install it

following the instructions included with the diskette packaged with the portable.

2. In Windows, click on the Portable File Transfer (PTFER) icon in

the PSC program group to get a blank

Figure 5-1).

Note: The figures in this chapter show the utilities in Windows 95.

When using a different version of Windows, the utility windows may look slightly different.

Figure 5-1: The PSC Portable File Transfer window

PTFER window (refer to

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3. By default, PTFER uses the following communications settings:

Port

Baud rate

Stop bits

Data bits

Parity

Protocol

COM2

9600

None

ACK/NAK

These are also the default settings for the PT2000 and Top Gun. Scan the following bar code to set the portable’s serial communications parameters to these defaults:

Serial Communication parameters (defaults)

*$+$-C8EE*

* $ + $ - C 8 E E *

To switch to a different port or make other changes to the defaults, refer to “

4. Select Options >Connect (or click on the Connect button in

the

Communications Settings dialog box) to connect with the

Changing Settings,” on page 76.

selected port.

5. The message Communications port opened appears in the

window. It is now possible to transfer files between the PC and the portable.

Uploading a File

To upload a file from the PT2000 or Top Gun to the PC:

1. Select File > Receive and use the File to Receive dialog box

(refer to store the data in.

74 PT2000 & Top Gun PDTs

Figure 5-2) to specify the name and location of the file to

Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER)

Figure 5-2: The File to Receive dialog box

PTFER displays a message saying that it is expecting the file (refer

Figure 5-3).

3. Make the appropriate selections on the portable to upload the

data into the specified file on the PC (refer to

Figure 5-3: The PTFER window during an upload

page 49).

Note: If no success message appears, select a different port.

When the file has been successfully transferred, a message appears in the

PTFER window.

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Downloading a File

To send a file from the PC to the PT2000 or Top Gun:

1. Prepare the portable to receive a file.

Note: Refer to the information about the DESCRIPT application

on Page 35.

2. Then select File > Send from the PTFER menu.

3. Specify the name and location of the file in the File to Transmit

dialog box. (Except for the title bar, the File to Transmit dialog box is identical to the

Figure 5-4.)

4. When the file has been successfully transferred, a message appears

in the

PTFER window.

Changing Settings

File to Receive dialog box, shown in

By default, PTFER uses the PC's COM2 port for communicating with the portable.

If the COM2 port is already in use by a modem, mouse, or other device, specify a different port or alter the communications settings for the port.

Note: When not sure what settings to use, leave them at the

defaults. To restore factory defaults, scan the bar codes in

Predefined Defaults on page 128

To use a different port or to alter port settings:

1. Select Options > Settings from the PTFER menu to receive the

Communications Settings dialog box (Figure 5-4).

76 PT2000 & Top Gun PDTs

Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER)

Figure 5-4: The Communications Settings dialog box

Note: When a connection has been made to the serial port, the

Settings option is dimmed on the menu and cannot be

selected. Select application, and then select

To use a different COM port, select it in the Port options group.

3. Use this dialog box to switch baud rate, the number of stop bits,

Options > Connect again to disconnect the

Options > Settings again.

and the type of parity. (Use the settings which match the settings used in the PT2000 or Top Gun.)

4. When finished, click on the Connect button to connect to the

port, or select

OK and then use the Connect command in the

menu to make the connection.

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Setting Command Line Options

Note: In Windows 3.x, the command is in the

input box in the application’s

Program Item Properties

Command Line

window in the Program Manager. In Windows 95, create a shortcut to the application. (The Desktop is a good place to put the shortcut.) Find the command in the shortcut’s

Target input box on the Properties tab of the

Properties window.

Change settings for the Portable File Transfer program before starting the program by entering options for the command that starts it. Type the options using the following syntax:

ptfer filename [-¦/][Pn][Bn][Dn][action]

where

filename = the name of the file to transfer (include the extension)

Pn = the number of the COM port to be used (1, 2, 3, or 4; the

default setting is

Bn = the baud rate to use (the default setting is B9600)

Dn = the timeout period, in seconds (the default is 30 seconds on

P2)

receive and 1 second on transmit)

action = A to receive data and append it to the existing file

C to connect automatically when transmitting or receiving E to echo the display to the screen H to display on screen help M to maximize the PTFER window N to minimize the PTFER window 0n n n to set the size and position of the PTFER window R to receive data from the portable and replace the existing

file contents

S to display the line count in the title bar T to transfer data to the portable (the default) X to exit automatically after data is transmitted or received

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Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER)

The port, baud rate, timeout, and action parameters are optional. If using one or more parameters, precede them with a hyphen ( (

/). Enter parameters either before or after the file name.

For example: the command ptfer link.txt /P1 would send the

file named

T, is assumed). The command ptfer -3r data.txt would upload

link.txt over COM1 to the portable (the default action,

data from the portable over COM3 into a file named

-) or a slash

data.txt.

The port, baud rate, and position and size settings are saved to and restored from the initialization file.

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Using PDTFER

Instead of using the PTFER application in Windows, transfer files to and from the PT2000 or Top Gun using commands on the DOS command line.

The command line syntax for transferring files with

pdtfer filename [-¦/][port][Bn][Dn][action]

PTFER is as follows:

where

filename = the name of the file to transfer (include the extension)

port = the number of the COM port to use (1, 2, 3, or 4; the default

setting is

Bn = the baud rate to use (the default setting is B9600)

Dn = the timeout period, in seconds (the default is 30 seconds on

receive and 1 second on transmit)

action = A to receive data and append it to the existing file

E to echo the display to the screen H to display on screen help R to receive data from the portable and replace the existing

file contents

T to transfer data to the portable (the default)

The port, baud rate, timeout, and action parameters are optional. When using one or more parameters, precede them with a hyphen ( slash (

/). Enter parameters either before or after the file name.

For example, the command named

link.txt over COM1 to the portable (the default action, T, is

assumed). The command from the portable over COM3 into a file named

pdtfer link.txt /1 sends the file

pdtfer -3r data.txt would upload data

data.txt.

-) or a

Note: Files must be transferred to or from the current DOS

directory.

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Using MACTFER

Use the MACTFER program to transfer data between a PT2000 or Top Gun and a Macintosh. Only one cable is required to connect the portable to a Macintosh. (Contact a PSC dealer to order.)

Using MACTFER

To transfer data using the steps:

1. Copy the mactfer.exe file from the supplied floppy disk to the

Macintosh hard drive.

2. Scan the following bar code to make sure the portable’s serial

communications parameters are set to the defaults:

Serial Communication parameters (defaults)

3. Connect the Macintosh cable to the PT Dock.

4. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the cable input jack

on the bottom of the portable.

5. Plug the mini-DIN end of the Macintosh cable into the

Macintosh modem port. The modem port is marked:

6. Start the MACTFER program on the Macintosh. An untitled

window appears for displaying received or transferred data.

7. To upload a file from the portable to the Macintosh, select File >

Receive

and location of the file to store the data in. Then select options on the portable to upload the data into the specified Macintosh file.

and use the Receive File dialog box to specify the name

MACTFER program, complete the following

*$+$-C8EE*

* $ + $ - C 8 E E *

Note: Copy received data to other applications using the Edit >

Copy

command.

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8. To send a file to the portable, select File > Send and specify the

name and location of the file in the accept the transferred file, the portable must be programmed to accept serial input and store it in a file or register. Depending on the program, it may be necessary to select some options on the portable first.

Send File dialog box. To

82 PT2000 & Top Gun PDTs

Using UPDTFER

Use the UPDTFER program to transfer data between a PT2000 or Top Gun and a UNIX workstation. The receives data to or from the portable using PSC's ACK/NAK protocol.

Using UPDTFER

UPDTFER program transmits and

Note: Refer to the PSC website at

Software Updates > PT2000/Top Gun

www.pscnet.com > Support >

to download the UNIX

transer file (UNIXUPLD.zip unzips to UPDTFER.exe).

To install the program, use the UNIX

UPDTFER file from the supplied floppy disk or website download to the

tar command to copy the

UNIX workstation’s hard drive.

Use the following command syntax to transfer files with updtfer:

updtfer device filename -options

where

device = the serial port device name, such as /dev/tty1a

filename = the name of the file to transfer

options = one or more transfer options, preceded by a hyphen

(

Use any of the following options:

t transmits data in the given file to the portable. The portable

should be properly connected to the specified serial port and ready to receive data.

r receives data from the portable and stores it in the given

file. When receiving data from the portable, start

UPDTFER

before invoking the transfer on the portable.

a appends the given file with data received from the portable. d displays debugging information on the screen during

transfer.

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s performs the transfer “silently” (without displaying received

data on the screen).

h displays help on program usage and options.

For example: updtfer /dev/tty2a readin.dat -r would receive

data from a portable connected to a serial port named /dev/tty2a and place data in a file named

UPDTFER program has the following settings. The portable's

The communications settings must match.

z Baud rate: 9600 z Stop bits: 1 z Data bits: 8 z Parity: None z Flow control: ACK/NAK; no XON/XOFF

The UPDTFER program returns an exit status of 0 if the transfer is successful. If the transfer is unsuccessful, it returns a nonzero status, such as 1.

readin.dat.

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Programming

Parameters

APPENDIX CONTENTS

Overview ........................................................... 104

Pre de fined Defaults ........................................... 105

S ave -and-Exit S e ttings ...................................... 105

Ge neral Programming Pa ra meters ................... 106

Code 39...............................................................106

Interleaved 2 of 5.................................................106

Codabar...............................................................106

Code 93...............................................................106

Universal Product Code-A (UPC-A) ....................107

Universal Product Code-E (UPC-E) ....................107

European Article Numbering (EAN)/

Japan Article Numbering (JAN) ...................107

UPC, EAN, JAN Extensions................................107

Code 128.............................................................107

Other Controls ....................................................108

S eria l Programming Parame ters .......................109

Programming Parameters

Overview

Note: For information about programming, refer to Chapter 4.

This appendix provides information about all programmable settings for the PT2000 and Top Gun.

z Table A-1: lists programming ID numbers for predefined defaults

z Table A-2: lists save-and-exit settings (refer to page 87).

z Table A-3: provides the following information (refer to page 88):

Note: For explanations of some general programming parameters,

(refer to

Code Parameter : is the “human” name for programming options.

ID # : is the “portable” name for programming options. For example, to

set a Code 39 minimum label length, enter portable. Programming ID numbers given in this appendix can be used with all programming methods.

page 87).

refer to to

page 68.

page 66. For explanations of serial parameters, refer

01 when programming the

Type :

On/Off : is a toggle. 1 turns the parameter on, and 0 turns it off.

Value : requires a two-character entry (e.g., 02 for two beeps after each

good read, or

String : uses one or more ASCII characters, followed by

the end of the string.

Immediate :

Acceptable Input : gives the settings or range of settings that you can

use for each code parameter.

tells what kind of setting to use for each code parameter:

05 for a length of five).

// to indicate

takes effect as soon as the ID number is entered.

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Predefined Defaults : tells how the parameter is set when you select

predefined default D0, D1, or D2 (refer to

z Table A-4:, beginning on page 91, lists parameter settings for serial

communications.

Table A-1: Predefined Defaults

Setting ID # Typ e

Predefined default set 0

Predefined default set 1

Predefined default set 2

Predefined serial defaults

Table A-2: Save-and-Exit Settings

Setting ID # Typ e

Save and exit

Exit only, no save

Overview

page 87).

D0 Immediate

D1 Immediate

D2 Immediate

C8 Immediate

EE Immediate

EF Immediate

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Programming Parameters

Table A-3: General Programming Parameters

Code Parameter ID # Typ e Acceptable Input

Code 39

Enable

Minimum length

Maximum length

Enable checksum

Send checksum

Full ASCII mode

Accumulate mode

Enable AIAG alternate check digit

00 On/Off On

01 Value 00–60 00 00 00

02 Value 00–60 00 60 20

03 On/Off On

04 On/Off On

05 On/Off On

06 On/Off On

07 On/Off On

Interleaved 2 of 5

Enable

Minimum length

Maximum length

Enable checksum

Send checksum

Use lengths 6 and 14 only (case code)

08 On/Off On

09 Value 02–60 02 02 06

0A Value 02–60 02 60 10

0B On/Off On

0C On/Off On

0D On/Off On

Predefined Defaults

D0 D1 D2

Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.

Off Off On On

Off Off Off Off

Off Off On On

Off Off On Off

Off Off Off Off

Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.

Off Off On On

Off Off Off Off

Codabar

Enable

Minimum length

Maximum length

Send start/stop

Convert Codabar to CLSI

Code 93

Enable

Minimum length

Maximum length

20 On/Off On

21 Value 00–60 00 02 04

22 Value 00–60 00 60 20

23 On/Off On

24 On/Off On

2C On/Off On

2D Value 00–50 00 01 02

2E Value 01–50 00 50 20

Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.

Off Off On On

Off Off Off Off

Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.

Off Off On On

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Overview

Code Parameter ID # Ty p e Acceptable Input

Universal Product Code-A (UPC-A)

Enable

Send system digit

Send check digit

Convert UPC-A to EAN-13

30 On/Off On

31 On/Off On

32 On/Off On

33 On/Off On

Universal Product Code-E (UPC-E)

Use system digit 0

Use system digit 1

Convert UPC-E to UPC-A

Send system digit

Send check digit

34 On/Off On

35 On/Off On

36 On/Off On

37 On/Off On

38 On/Off On

European Article Numbering (EAN)/ Japan Article Numbering (JAN)

Enable EAN-8/JAN-8

Enable EAN-13/JAN-13

Convert EAN-13 to ISBN

Send check digit

39 On/Off On

3A On/Off On

3B On/Off On

3F On/Off On

UPC, EAN, JAN Extensions

Allow 2-digit extensions

Allow 5-digit extensions

Require extensions

3C On/Off On

3D On/Off On

3E On/Off On

Predefined Defaults

D0 D1 D2

Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.

Off Off On On

Off Off On Off

Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.

Off Off On On

Off Off On Off

Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.

Off Off On On

Off Off Off Off

Off Off Off On

Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.

Off Off On On

Off Off Off Off

Code 128

Enable

Minimum length

Maximum length

Enable UCC128

40 On/Off On

41 Value 00–60 00 02 02

42 Value 00–60 00 60 20

43 On/Off On

Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.

Off Off On On

Off Off Off Off

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Programming Parameters

Code Parameter ID # Ty pe Acceptable Input

Predefined Defaults

D0 D1 D2

Other Controls

Enable manual reset

Auto-Off

Intercharacter delay (keyboard wedge only)

Add symbology identifiers

Good-read tone

Good-read number of beeps

Good-read tone duration

Beeper volume

Error tone

Time format

Date format

Keyboard click

Laser delay

* A = UPC-A E = UPC-E K = Code 128

B0 On/Off On

B2 Value 00–99

(minutes)

B3 Value 00–99

(milliseconds)

B5 On/Off On or Off Off On Off

B8 Value 00

B9 Value 01–04 01 01 01

BA Value 00 = 0.14 sec.

BC Value 00 = Off

BD Value 00

D8 On/Off On = 24-hour

D9 On/Off On = International

DD On/Off On

DE Value 00–99

(low)

01 = 0.07 sec. 02 = 0.45 sec. 03 = 0.22 sec.

(low)

08 = One level higher

09 = One level lower

(low)

Off = 12-hour

Off = U.S.

(10-millisecond units)

B = Interleaved 2 of 5 G = EAN-8 L = Code 93 C = Code 39 I = Codabar M = EAN-13

Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.

Off OnOnOn

00 60 10

00 06 00

– 07

(high)

– 07

(high)

– 07

(high)

Off OnOnOn

05 05 05

01 01 01

07 07 07

03 03 03

On On On

Off Off Off

01 01 01

90 PT2000 & Top Gun

PSC PT2000TM User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

CONTENTS

About this Guide

Style Conventions

Document Conventions

Keys and Keystroke Conventions

Radio Frequency Interference

Technical Support

PSC Website Technical Support

Reseller Technical Support

E-Mail Technical Support

Telephone Te c h n ical Supp o r t

PSC Solutions Group

Overview

Getting Started Quickly

The PT2000

Top Gu n

The Keypad

Data keys

Function Keys

Action Keys

The Display Screen

The Virtual Display

Displaying Information about the Portable

The Beeper

The Auto-Off Feature

The PT Dock

Getting Started

Attaching an Input Device to the PT2000

Turning On the Portable

Setting the Time and Date

Setting a Password

Collecting Data

Using the Portable as a Keyboard Wedge

Using PALPRO

DESCRIPT

Loading Item and Description Files into the Portable

INVMODEM

TIMESTMP

Reviewing the Collected Data

Uploading Data to the Host PC

Serial Configuration

Keyboard Wedge Configuration

Removing Collected Data from Memory

Turning Off the Portable

Resetting the Portable

Care and Cleaning

Overview

Using Programming Utilities

PERCPROG

PDPROG

Using Predefined Defaults

Using Bar Codes

Guidelines for Creating Programming Bar Codes

Using Multiple Bar Codes

General Programming Parameters

Setting the Hour Format, Time, and Date

Serial Parameters

Xmodem Protocol

Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters

Transferring Data

Overview

Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER)

Installing & Setting up PTFER

Uploading a File

Downloading a File

Changing Settings

Setting Command Line Options

Using PDTFER

Using MACTFER

Using UPDTFER

Overview