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About This Guide

Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Symbol Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix

Chapter 1. Getting Started

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

Parts of the PDT 1100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Functions of the PDT 1100 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Installing Alkaline Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Installing an NiMH Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Charging the EDL Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Initializing the PDT 1100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Backup Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Adjusting Beeper and LCD Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Adjusting the LCD Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Adjusting the Beeper Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Beeper and Vibration Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Setting the Beeper/Vibration Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Chapter 2. Operating the Terminal

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Powering On the Terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Using the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Entering Numeric Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

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Selecting Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Entering Alphabetic Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Setting the Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Checking the Battery Voltage Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Scanning Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Using the CRD 1100 Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Using the Optical Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Using the Direct Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Using the Hand Strap and Pocket Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Using the Hand Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Using the Pocket Clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Chapter 3. System Configuration

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Flash ROM and RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

RAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Flash ROM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Software Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

System Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Extension Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

User Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Infrared Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Chapter 4. System Mode

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Structure of System Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Starting System Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Screen Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

System Mode Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Program Execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Uploading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

System Environment Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Version Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34

Copying and Deleting Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34

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Chapter 5. Battery Charging and Terminal Maintenance

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Parts of the CRD 1100 Cradle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Component LED Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Powering the CRD 1100 Cradle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Charging the NiMH Battery Using the CRD 1100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Service Life of the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Memory Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Recharging the Battery in the PDT 1100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Battery Pack Maintenance Cycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Charging Without Discharge Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Using the CRG 1100 4-Slot Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Connecting the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Charging a Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Battery Pack Maintenance Cycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Charging the EDL Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Battery Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Low Battery Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Battery Replacement and Charging Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Storing the Terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

PDT 1100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

CRD 1100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

CRG 1100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Appendix A. Specifications

PDT 1100 Terminal Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Scan Engine Decode Zone (Vcc = 5V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Bar Code Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Communications Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Optical Interface Communications Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

Transmission Code and Bit Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

Response Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

Vertical Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

BCC for Horizontal Parity Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7

IR Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

Optical (Infrared) Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

Direct-connect Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

CRD 1100 Cradle Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9

Charging/Discharging Requirements (CRD 1100) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9

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Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-11

CRG 1100 4-Slot Battery Charger Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-12

Appendix B. Sample Application

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

Typical Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2

Appendix C. Alphabet Input Procedure

Alphabet Input Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-2

Using the M1 and M2 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-2

Appendix D. Error Messages

System Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-1

Errors in System Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-3

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About This Guide

The PDT 1100 Product Reference Guide provides instructions for setting up, initializing, operating, and maintaining the PDT 1100 Terminal, the CRD 1100 communications cradles, and the CRG 1100 4-slot battery charger.

Chapter Descriptions

The following topics are included in this guide:

• Chapter 1, Getting Started describes the terminal and its initial setup.

• Chapter 2, Operating the Terminal describes basic use of the terminal.

• Chapter 3, System Configuration describes the system configuration software and its operation.

• Chapter 4, System Mode describes how to operate the terminal in system mode.

• Chapter 5, Battery Charging and Terminal Maintenance includes instructions for the CRD 1100 cradle and the CRG 1100 4-slot battery charger.

• Appendix A, Specifications provides information on specifications for the terminal, cradle, and 4-slot battery charger.

• Appendix B, Sample Application describes a basic scanning operation to help you get a feel for the terminal.

• Appendix C, Alphabet Input Procedure describes the use of the keypad for alphabetic input.

• Appendix D, Error Messages describes system errors and errors that occur when in system mode.

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Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

t Italics are used to highlight specific items in the general text, and to identify

chapters and sections in this and related documents.

t Bullets (•) indicate:

s action items s lists of alternatives s lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

t Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as

numbered lists.

Related Publications

• PDT 1100 Quick Reference Guide (p/n 70-35861-xx)

• CRD 1100 Quick Reference Guide (p/n 70-35862-xx)

• CRG 1100 4-Slot Battery Charger Quick Reference Guide (p/n 70-35863-xx)

• PDT 1100 Terminal Programmer’s Guide (p/n 70-36099-xx)

• PDT 1100 Basic Extension Library (p/n 70-36100-xx)

• PDT 1100 Transfer Utility Guide (p/n 70-36368-xx)

• PDT 1100 DLL Guide (p/n 70-36556-xx)

Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center for your region. See page ix for contact information. Before calling, have the model number, serial number, and several of your bar code symbols at hand.

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Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is symbol readability, the Support Center will request samples of your bar codes for analysis at our plant.

If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment for servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given specific directions.

Note:Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred

during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the original shipping container was not kept, contact Symbol to have another sent to you.

Symbol Support Center

For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Support Center in

United States

Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742-1300 1-800-653-5350

United Kingdom

Symbol Technologies Symbol Place Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP United Kingdom 0800 328 2424 (Inside UK) +44 118 945 7529 (Outside UK)

Canada

Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc. 2540 Matheson Boulevard East Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 4Z2 905-629-7226

Asia/Pacific

Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc (Singapore Branch)

230 Victoria Street #05-07/09 Bugis Junction Office Tower Singapore 188024 Tel : +65-6796-9600 Fax : +65-6337-6488

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Australia

Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd. 432 St. Kilda Road Melbourne, Victoria 3004 1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia) +61-3-9866-6044 (Outside Australia)

Denmark/Danmark

Symbol Technologies AS Dr. Neergaardsvej 3 2970 Hørsholm 7020-1718 (Inside Denmark) +45-7020-1718 (Outside Denmark)

Finland/Suomi

Oy Symbol Technologies Kaupintie 8 A 6 FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland 9 5407 580 (Inside Finland) +358 9 5407 580 (Outside Finland)

Germany/Deutchland

Symbol Technologies GmbH Waldstrasse 66 D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany 6074-49020 (Inside Germany) +49-6074-49020 (Outside Germany)

Latin America Sales Support

7900 Glades Road Suite 340 Boca Raton, Florida 33434 USA 1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States) +1-561-483-1275 (Outside United States)

Austria/Österreich

Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70 / 2.Haus 1040 Vienna, Austria 01-5055794-0 (Inside Austria) +43-1-5055794-0 (Outside Austria)

Europe/Mid-East Distributor Operations

Contact your local distributor or call +44 118 945 7360

France

Symbol Technologies France Centre d'Affaire d'Antony 3 Rue de la Renaissance 92184 Antony Cedex, France 01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France) +33-1-40-96-52-50 (Outside France)

Italy/Italia

Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L. Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49 20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo Milano, Italy 2-484441 (Inside Italy) +39-02-484441 (Outside Italy)

Mexico/México

Symbol Technologies Mexico Ltd. Torre Picasso Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho No 88 Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico City, DF, Mexico 5-520-1835 (Inside Mexico) +52-5-520-1835 (Outside Mexico)

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Netherlands/Nederland

Symbol Technologies Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX Postbus 24 7050 AA Varsseveld, Netherlands 315-271700 (Inside Netherlands) +31-315-271700 (Outside Netherlands)

South Africa

Symbol Technologies Africa Inc. Block B2 Rutherford Estate 1 Scott Street Waverly 2090 Johannesburg Republic of South Africa 11-809 5311 (Inside South Africa) +27-11-809 5311 (Outside South Africa)

Norway/Norge

Symbol’s registered and mailing address: Symbol Technologies Norway Hoybratenveien 35 C N-1055 OSLO, Norway

Symbol’s repair depot and shipping address: Symbol Technologies Norway Enebakkveien 123 N-0680 OSLO, Norway

+47 2232 4375

Spain/España

Symbol Technologies S.L. C/ Peonias, 2 Edificio Piovera Azul 28042 Madrid, Spain 91 324 40 00 (Inside Spain) +34 91 324 40 00 (Outside Spain)

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Sweden/Sverige

“Letter” address: Symbol Technologies AB Box 1354 S-171 26 SOLNA Sweden

Visit/shipping address: Symbol Technologies AB Solna Strandväg 78 S-171 54 SOLNA Sweden

Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic) Call Center: +46 8 445 29 29 (international) Support E-Mail:

Sweden.Support@se.symbol.com

If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service.

For the latest version of this guide go to:http://www.symbol.com/manuals.

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Introduction

The PDT 1100 is a lightweight, battery-powered, hand-held laser bar code scanning terminal. The terminal is available in memory configurations of 2 MB and 512 K. The terminal can communicate in the following ways:

• infrared communications directly to a host computer with an IR port

• through the optional cradle

• by serial cable connected to a host computer.

This chapter helps you get started with your PDT 1100.

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Parts of the PDT 1100

Parts of the PDT 1100 terminal are illustrated in Figure 1.1. Refer to Table 1-1 and Table 1-

2 for a description of these parts.

Decode LED

Keypad

Hand Strap

LCD

Connector

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Figure 1-1. Parts of the PDT 1100 Terminal

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Table 1-1. Main Parts of the PDT 1100

Name Description

Decode LED Illuminates green when the bar code is successfully read.

Keypad and M keys For entering data and for assigning trigger function. See Table 1-

2 for more information.

Connector cover Covers the direct-connect interface port.

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays characters and graphics.

Hand strap Secures the terminal to your hand (optional).

Battery cover Covers the battery compartment.

Battery cover lock Secures the battery cover.

Clip (optional) Fastens the PDT 1100 to your pocket.

Scanner window Emits the laser to decode bar codes.

IR port Allows exchange of data and programs with the host computer.

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Keypad

The keypad includes numeric keys, function keys, and M keys.

M1 and M3

Cursor keys

PW (Power) key

BS (Backspace)

ABC

JKL

STU

+-*

GHI

DEF

MNO PQR

VWX

YZSp

/$%

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Figure 1-2. Key Descriptions

M2 and M4

Numeric keys

ENT (Enter) key

F1-F4 Function

SF (Shift)

C (Clear) key

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Functions of the PDT 1100 Keys

The functions of the keys are programmable. Table 1-2 describes a set of sample functions.

Table 1-2. Sample of Key Functions

Name Function

M1, M2, M3, M4 Activates the scanner by default. They may also be programmed as the

ENT (Enter) key, SF (Shift) key, and Backlight On/Off key, and can be

assigned string data in user programs.

F5-F8 Cursor Keys Moves up or down lines, or moves character by character.

PW (Power) Key Powers the unit on and off.

BS (Backspace) Key Moves the cursor back one character.

Numeric Keys Used for numeric input.

SF (Shift) Key Used in combination with numeric keys for special functions.

C (Clear) Key Clears the last entered data and returns to the original screen.

Batteries

The PDT 1100 uses alkaline batteries or an optional NiMH battery pack. The following sections provide information on installing the batteries, battery voltage indication, and battery replacement tips.

Note:For best battery performance at low temperatures (at or below 0°C

or 32°F) we recommend using the optional rechargeable NiMH battery pack.

Installing Alkaline Batteries

To install alkaline batteries:

1. Turn the PDT 1100 upside down. Slide the cover lock in the direction of the arrow

and remove the battery cover.

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2. Insert the two new AAA alkaline batteries using the proper polarity.

Battery Cover

Alkaline Batteries

Battery Cover

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Figure 1-3. Installing AAA Batteries

3. Replace the battery cover, being careful not to pinch the battery pull strap between its cover and the bottom cover. Return the battery cover lock to its original position.

Installing an NiMH Battery Pack

To install the NiMH battery pack:

1. Charge the NiMH battery pack (refer to instructions in Chapter 5, Battery Charging

and Terminal Maintenance). Turn the PDT 1100 upside down. Slide the cover lock

in the direction of the arrow and remove the battery cover.

2. Install the battery pack with the proper polarity so that the end of the battery pull strap appears above the battery pack. This facilitates easy removal of the pack. Grooves on the battery pack must align with the slot.

3. Replace the battery cover, being careful not to pinch the battery pull strap between its cover and the bottom cover. Return the battery cover lock to its original position.

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Figure 1-4. Installing the Battery Pack

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Note:The NiMH battery pack is sold either in a set with its cover or by itself.

Purchase the set with the cover if this is the first time the battery is being used.

Charging the EDL Cap

The Electric Double Layer (EDL) cap is an internal “battery” that provides backup power to maintain data when the batteries are out of the terminal. Charge the terminal for a minimum of two hours when powering up for the first time, or when the batteries are out of the terminal for a few minutes or more. There is insufficient backup power to maintain data if this is not done. There is no indication on the terminal or the cradle when the EDL cap is charging.

Initializing the PDT 1100

Power on the PDT 1100 by pressing the PW key. If this is the first time the terminal is powered on, or if it’s being powered on after a complete discharge, one of the following messages appears:

System error! Contact your Administrator Note the error drive. (Drive A)

1. Press the

PW key while holding down the SF, M1 and 0 keys together to select the

System error! Contact your Administrator Note the error drive. (Drive B)

memory area to be initialized. The following screen appears:

INITIALIZE 1:ALL 2:DRIVE A 3:DRIVE B

• Press 1 then ENT to initialize both the flash ROM (except for its system area) and RAM. Select this when you first power on the terminal from the time of purchase.

• Press 2 then ENT to initialize RAM only.

• Press 3 then ENT to initialize the flash ROM (except for its system area).

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2. The confirmation screen displays. Check the selected memory area on the second line.

INITIALIZE (ALL) OK? 1:Yes 2:No

• Press 1 then ENT to shift to the message version selection screen before

executing initialization.

• Press 2 then ENT to cancel initialization and turn off the power.

3. The screen indicates that the PDT 1100 is initializing. When initialization is complete, the PDT 1100 displays a completion message then turns itself off.

Note:Powering off the PDT 1100 before the initialization completion

screen appears interrupts initialization, requiring you to repeat initialization. If the message "System error! Contact your administrator. Note the error drive. (DRIVE X)" appears after initialization, initialize the PDT 1100 again. If you initialize the PDT 1100 after downloading user programs and data, all programs and data stored in the target memory area are lost. Download them again if necessary. Initialization restores the LCD contrast level, communications conditions and other settings to the default values, so modify them if necessary.

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To repower the terminal and display the System Menu, hold down the SF key and 1 key, and press the

PW key. Refer to Chapter 4, System Mode to continue.

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Backup Failure

A backup failure occurs when the terminal was powered off before the data restoring process completes. The data after the current date displayed on the screen (YY/MM/DD HH:MM) is not backed up. The following screen appears:

BACK UP FAILURE

RESTORE PREVIOUS

YY /MM/ DD HH:MM 1:YES 2:NO

Press the 1 key to go back to the data of the date displayed on the screen. If you press the 2 key, the terminal powers off. If you do not know which key to press, contact your system administrator.

Adjusting Beeper and LCD Settings

With the power off, hold down the M1 key and press the PW key. The following screen displays for five seconds or until you press the ENT key.

LCD CONTRAST

BEEPER VOLUME

Adjusting the LCD Contrast

You can adjust the LCD brightness to eight contrast levels.

1. Use the F5 and F6 keys to select the LCD CONTRAST indicator.

2. To decrease the contrast, press the F7 key; to increase it, press the F8 key.

Press the ENT key or press no key for five seconds to enter your setting.

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Adjusting the Beeper Volume

You can adjust the beeper volume to four levels from OFF to MAX. With the power off, hold down the M1 key and press the PW key.

1. Use the F5 and F6 keys to select the BEEPER VOLUME indicator.

2. To lower the volume, press the F7 key; to raise the volume, press the F8 key.

Press the ENT key or press no key for five seconds to enter your setting.

Beeper and Vibration Modes

The PDT 1100 has three ways to indicate that a bar code is scanned successfully:

• decode LED

• beeper

•vibration.

The confirmation LED and beeper are enabled by default. Beeper and vibration modes can be used simultaneously.

Setting the Beeper/Vibration Mode

You can set the terminal to beep, vibrate, or do both upon a successful scan.

1. Press M1 and PWR to display the Beeper/Vibration mode screen.

2. Use F5 or F6 keys to select the Switching Beeper Volume indicator.

3. Press the F7 key twice to select Beeper mode.

4. Press the F8 key twice to select Vibration mode.

5. Press the F8 key once to select both Beeper and Vibration.

Press the ENT key or press no key for five seconds to enter your setting.

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Chapter 2

Operating the Terminal

Introduction

This chapter describes the PDT 1100 system preparation and initialization.

Powering On the Terminal

The PW (Power) button is located in the lower left corner of the keypad. To power on the terminal, hold down the SF key, the 1 key, and press PW. If the terminal is being powered on for the first time, or is being powered on after a complete discharge, initialize the terminal. Refer to Initializing the PDT 1100 on page 1-7.

Using the Keypad

The keypad has standard numeric keys, as well as several keys that can be assigned special functions. Following are some tasks that can be performed using the keypad. For more information on the keypad, refer to Figure 1-2 on page 1-4.

Entering Numeric Data

To enter numeric data, e.g., the quantity of goods, use the ten numeric keys and the ENT (enter) key.

If you enter a wrong value, press the C key to clear, or BS (Backspace) to delete the last character and enter the correct data.

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Selecting Tasks

If the LCD shows the selection (xxx) prefaced by a number (i.e., 1:xxx, 2:xxx), use the numeric keys to select the desired item and press the ENT key.

If a YES/NO screen (e.g., 1:Yes, 2:NO) appears, respond by pressing 1 for yes, 2 for no.

Entering Alphabetic Characters

You may enter letters, characters and spaces from the keypad during execution of a user program. Refer to Appendix C, Alphabet Input Procedure for more information.

Setting the Backlight

Hold down the SF (shift) key and press the M1 key to turn the backlight function on or off.

Backlight Off (the backlight is off when the terminal is powered on)

2-2

ABC

JKL

STU

+-*

Press M1 while holding down SF

Backlight

DEF

MNO

VWX

/$%

GHI

PQR

YZSp

If no key is pressed for at least 3

Backlight Off (the backlight function is kept on)

Press any key to turn backlight on again (except combination of M1 and SF)

Figure 2-1. Setting the Backlight

Press M1 while holding

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Operating the Terminal

Note:M1 and SF are the default backlight function keys. You may use an

application program to assign the backlight function to different keys, and to set the automatic shut-off time.

Checking the Battery Voltage Level

To check the battery voltage:

1. Hold down the SF key and press the ENT key. The battery voltage is displayed as a bar in the LED window.

Battery Voltage

2. Release the keys to erase the indication.

You can reprogram a different key to display the battery voltage level (instead of SF and ENT). The battery level shows the terminal voltage of the battery, not how much power is left. The voltage level may vary 1 to 2 levels depending upon the operation of the PDT 1100. Refer to Chapter 5, Battery Charging and Terminal Maintenance for information on charging batteries.

Scanning Bar Codes

To scan bar codes, power on the terminal, aim the scanning window at the bar code, and press the decode and the terminal may beep.

M1, M2, M3 or M4 key. The LED illuminates green to indicate a successful

• The scan beam must cross every bar and space on the symbol (as in the left bar code in Figure 2-2).

• If the PDT 1100 fails to read, change the angle by tilting the terminal up or down slightly, or change the distance of the terminal from the bar code. Hold the terminal farther for large symbols, and closer for symbols with bars that are close together.

• Position the terminal so that the target bar code comes within 22 inches (56 cm) from the scanning window. Refer to Figure 2-2.

• The scanning technique may differ depending upon the application used.

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Correct

Max. 22 inches (56

Incorrect

Decode LED (green when bar code is successfully read).

The trigger switch function is assigned to M1-M4 keys by default.

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Figure 2-2. Scanning a Bar Code

Communications

The PDT 1100 transmits data via the:

• cradle (the optional CRD 1100)

• optical interface using an infrared light beam

• directly through a cable to a host computer.

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Operating the Terminal

Using the CRD 1100 Cradle

For optical communications, align the IR ports on the PDT 1100 and the CRD 1100 between 3-30 inches (10-80 cm), or place the PDT 1100 in the cradle.

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Figure 2-3. Cradle Communications

Setting the Transmission Speed

Using the DIP switches on the bottom of the cradle, set the transmission speed of the CRD 1100 to the same value as that of the PDT 1100 and the host computer.

1. Turn the cradle upside down.

2. Remove the protective sheet from the CRD 1100.

3. Set the selectors of the DIP switches as shown in Figure 2-4.

4. Reinstall the protective sheet.

Note:Do not set the DIP switches to any configuration other than one of

these five.

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115,200 bps 57,600 bps

ON OFF

1 2 3

OFF

1 2 3

OFF

9,600 bps (factory setting)

1 2 3

OFF

ON OFF

1 2 3

OFF

19,200 bps38,400 bps

1 2 3

OFF

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Figure 2-4. Dip Switch Settings

Connecting the Interface Cable

To connect the CRD 1100 cradle to the host computer using the serial interface cable:

1. Power off both the cradle and the host computer.

2. Connect the 25-pin plug of the interface cable to the RS-232C interface port of the cradle.

3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the host computer.

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RS-232C Interface Port

Figure 2-5. Interface Cable Connection

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Interfacing with the Host Computer

To transfer data between the terminal and the host computer:

1. Power on the host computer and start MS-DOS.

2. Power on the CRD 1100.

3. Turn off the PDT 1100, and place it in the cradle.

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Figure 2-6. PDT 1100 Inserted in Cradle

Operating the Terminal

4. Power on the PDT 1100 and run System Mode. Set the communications

environments (communications protocol, interface port, communications parameters, and protocol options).

• When using the IR-Transfer Utility C/IR-Transfer Utility E on the host computer, select the IR communications protocol.

• Select the optical interface port.

5. Initiate a communications program (IR-Transfer Utility C/IR-Transfer Utility E/ Transfer Utility or equivalent) on the host computer.

6. To transfer data stored in the PDT 1100 to the host computer, select 3:UPLOAD on the System Menu in System Mode on the terminal. To transfer data from the host computer to the terminal, select 2: DOWNLOAD. The terminal and the host computer start communications with each other via the cradle. The Data LED illuminates at the start of communications, and goes off when data transmission is complete.

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Using the Optical Interface

The PDT 1100 communicates with other IR communication devices by aligning the IR ports. Ensure there is nothing obstructing the line of sight between the terminal and target and keep the terminal and target within 10-80 centimeters or 4-30 inches. The effective IR range and IR port angle may differ depending upon the target equipment; refer to the equipment’s user manuals.

Communications Failures

If the data communications transfer fails, move the PDT 1100 closer to the target, or change the IR port angle and try again. Some types of highly intensive indoor lighting (inverterdriven fluorescent lights) or direct exposure to sunlight can cause communications failures. To prevent interference, do not use any TV remote control near the IR communications system. Refer to Appendix A, Specifications for communications specifications.

Using the Direct Cable

The PDT 1100 can also be connected directly to a host computer, a modem, or a printer with the optional RS-232C interface cable.

Note:The terminals’ interface port is not designed to withstand frequent

connecting and disconnecting. If frequent communications are needed with a host computer that is not equipped with an IR port, use the CRD 1100 cradle.

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Using the Hand Strap and Pocket Clip

Using the Hand Strap

Attach the hand strap as shown. This prevents you from accidentally dropping the terminal.

Figure 2-7. Hand Strap

Using the Pocket Clip

With the optional clip, you can attach the PDT 1100 to your shirt pocket. To attach the clip to the terminal, first fit the left tab of the clip into the matching groove of the PDT 1100, then snap the other tab into place. To remove the clip, insert a flat-edged screwdriver at the edge and twist to disengage.

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Figure 2-8. Attaching and Using the Pocket Clip

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Chapter 3

System Configuration

Introduction

System Mode is the terminals’ operating software which allows you to execute programs, download and upload data, select terminal settings, and run tests.

System Configuration

Hardware

The following hardware is used with the PDT 1100 Terminal:

• Host computer (user supplied) - Allows you to edit, manage and download

programs and data, and download extension programs. For host computers without IR interface ports, the CRD 1100 cradle and RS-232C interface cable permits data transmission.

• CRD 1100 (optional) - Exchanges programs and data with the PDT 1100

optically and with the host computer via the RS-232C interface.

• RS-232C interface cable (optional) - Connects the terminal or CRD 1100 to the

host computer.

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Host Computer

An IBM PC/AT or PS/2 is required for this system. Table 3-1 lists the optional programs and OS.

Table 3-1. Optional Application Programs and Operating Systems

Applications Operating Systems Extension Library

BASIC 3.0 Compiler Ir-Transfer Utility C Ir-Transfer Utility E

Windows version 3.1 Windows 95 WindowsNT 3.51 WindowsNT 4.0

Windows 3.1- based

Windows95/ WindowsNT based

CRD 1100 and RS-232C Interface Cable

The CRD 1100 is an optional communications cradle which is required when your host computer is not equipped with an IR interface port. The cradle exchanges data and programs with the PDT 1100 terminal optically, and with the host computer via the RS-232C interface cable. You may connect the PDT 1100 directly to the host computer via cable or with a modem. Use a compatible direct-connect interface cable with all target equipment.

Note:The direct-connect interface port of the PDT 1100 is not designed to

withstand frequent connecting/disconnecting. Use the cradle (CRD-

1100) when frequent communication is required.

Software

BASIC 3.0 software required for operating the PDT 1100 System Mode is stored in flash ROM. Optional software includes the Extension Library, Compiler, Ir-Transfer Utility C and Ir-Transfer Utility E. Each program is provided on diskette and runs on the host computer. You must have at least one of the Ir-Transfer Utility software programs to communicate with the terminal.

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Optical

Optical Communications

RS-232C Interface

RS-232C

System Configuration

Host Computer

Extension Library

Compiler

CRD 1100 (optional)

Ir-Transfer Utility C

Ir-Transfer Utility E

Figure 3-1. PDT 1100 System Configuration

BASIC 3.0 Interpreter CRD 1100 Extension Library

This optional Extension Library supports the following functions:

• Displays ruled lines on the terminal's LCD

• Transmits files using the X-MODEM and Y-MODEM protocols.

These extension programs are stored in files named xxxx.FN3, where xxxx represents the function, and there is one file per function. Each file can be downloaded to the PDT 1100 using Ir-Transfer Utility C or Ir-Transfer Utility E.

BASIC 3.0 Compiler

This optional program compiles a source program written in BASIC 3.0 Interpreter by an editor of the host computer running MS-Windows, into the object program (user program) to be used in the PDT 1100. The compiled program file is named XXX.PD3 where XXX is the file name set by the user and can be downloaded to the PDT 1100 using Ir-Transfer Utility C or Ir-Transfer Utility E.

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Ir-Transfer Utility C

This optional utility transfers files between the PDT 1100 and the host computer using the IR protocol. Refer to Chapter 4, System Mode.

Use this utility when transferring files under any of the following conditions:

• At transmission speeds of 115200 or 57600 bps (this may be limited depending upon the host computer type)

• Via the CRD 1100 (the PDT 1100 may be either separated from or placed on the CRD 1100)

• When transferring via the direct-connect interface of the PDT 1100 (maximum transmission speed is 38400 bps).

Ir-Transfer Utility E

This optional utility transfers files between the PDT 1100 and the host computer using the IR protocol. Refer to Chapter 4, System Mode.

Use this utility when transferring files under any of the following conditions:

• Via an external IR transceiver

• Via an IR port integrated in a computer

• When the PDT 1100 is placed on the CRD 1100

• Via the direct-connect interface of the PDT 1100.

Flash ROM and RAM

The PDT 1100 is equipped with a RAM and flash ROM. The flash ROM stores the factorywritten System Program. You can download extension programs, user programs, and user data to either RAM or flash ROM.

RAM

Programs and data stored in RAM are backed up by the terminal’s lithium battery. If the battery output voltage drops below the specified level, RAM cannot retain its contents and stored files may be damaged.

User programs are only able to write data onto RAM.

In System Mode, RAM appears on the LCD as "DRIVE A" or "A:". Names of files stored in RAM are prefixed by "A:".

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Flash ROM

Unlike RAM, the flash ROM retains stored programs and data regardless of the voltage level of the lithium battery. The flash ROM limits the quantity of file rewriting operations to 10,000 times. After this, rewriting is no longer possible. Do not rewrite the flash ROM more than once a day.

You can write data onto the flash ROM to:

• Download a file in System Mode

• Copy a file from RAM in System Mode

• Download a file using XFILE statement in BASIC 3.0 Interpreter.

You cannot write data scanned with the PDT 1100 onto the flash ROM.

In System Mode, the flash ROM appears on the LCD as "DRIVE B" or "B:". Names of files stored in the flash ROM are prefixed by "B:".

Software Structure

The System Program is located in the system area of the flash ROM. To use extension programs and user programs, download the program files into the user area of the flash ROM or RAM.

Before executing user programs, prepare a data file. Data files are stored in the user area of the flash ROM or RAM.

Terminal RAMTerminal ROM

User Programs

Program files Data files

System Programs Extension

System Area

Programs

User Programs

Program files

Data files Extension

User Area

Host Computer

files

Download to terminal

Figure 3-2. ROM and RAM Storage Areas

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System Programs

The PDT 1100 system includes:

•Drivers

• Interpreter

• System Mode.

Drivers

Drivers control the PDT 1100 hardware. These programs may be accessed through the Basic 3.0 Interpreter or System Mode.

Interpreter

This interprets and executes instructions in user programs written in BASIC 3.0 Interpreter.

System Mode

This system program is designed exclusively for user programs used in the PDT 1100. System Mode sets up the execution environments for these programs, that is, it prepares downloading/uploading conditions, sets the calendar clock, and tests the PDT 1100 components including the LCD, beeper, and keypad. Following is the System Mode main menu. For more information on System Mode, refer to Chapter 4, System Mode.

SYSTEM MENU

1: EXEC PROGRAM

2: DOWNLOAD 3: UPLOAD 4: SET SYSTEM 5: TEST 6: VER

Extension Programs

These programs add new functions to the system. To download an extension program in the BASIC 3.0 Extension Library, use Ir-Transfer Utility C or Ir-Transfer Utility E.

User Programs

You can develop application programs to meet individual job requirements using the BASIC

3.0 Compiler. To download these user programs to the PDT 1100, use Ir-Transfer Utility C or Ir-Transfer Utility E.

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Infrared Communications

The PDT 1100 has an integrated infrared (IR) communications device which enables wireless transfer of programs and data between the PDT 1100 and the host computer and between PDT 1100s, instead of the conventional wire transfer.

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Figure 3-3. Infrared Communications

The IR communications device features the following:

• Wireless communications

• Small and lightweight design

• High transmission speed

• Freedom from the codes/regulations and licenses imposed on radio devices which

differ from country to country.

The PDT 1100's physical layer has a maximum transfer distance of 39 inches (1 meter) and maximum transmission rate of 115.2 kbits per second. The PDT 1100 adopts the exclusive

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IR protocol which allows you to develop user programs for IR communications in BASIC

3.0 Interpreter, as can be done with conventional wire communications.

USER PROGRAMS

BASIC 3.0 Interpreter

IR-

PHYSICAL LAYER (IRDA

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Figure 3-4. IR Communication Chart

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Chapter 4

System Mode

Introduction

This chapter provides information on starting and working with PDT 1100’s system mode.

Figure 4-1 describes the system mode structure.

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Structure of System Mode

SYSTEM MENU 1:EXEC PROGRAM 2:DOWNLOAD 3:UPLOAD 4:SET SYSTEM 5:TEST 6:VER

SYSTEM MENU Press the PW key while holding down the SF and 1 keys.

EXECUTE PROGRAM

A:SAMPLE01.PD3

A:SAMPLE02.PD3 A:SAMPLE03.PD3 A:SAMPLE04.PD3 B:SAMPLE05.PD3

DOWNLOAD

1:DRIVE A

2:DRIVE B 3:HT<->HT COPY

Program Execution

Selects a desired user program to be executed.

Downloading

Transfers user program files or data files from the host computer to RAM or flash ROM integrated in the PDT 1100. Downloading between terminals is also

UPLOAD

1:DRIVE A

2:DRIVE B 3:DRIVE A (ALL) 4:DRIVE B (ALL) 5:HT<->HT COPY

Uploading

Transfers user program files and data files stored in RAM or flash ROM of the PDT 1100 to the host computer.

System Environment Setting

SET SYSTEM

1:PROGRAM 6:COM 2:DISPLAY 7:KEY 3:DATE/TIME 4:BAR CODE 5:RESUME

Sets a variety of environmental conditions, such as an execution program, message version, display font size (standard or small), system status indication, calendar clock, special bar code scanning parameters, resume function, communications parameters, interface port, and shift-key and M key functions.

TEST

1:BAR CODE 6:LCD 2:MEMORY 7:KEY 3:BEEPER 8:FILE 4:AGING 5:COMMUNICATION

VERSION SYSTEM: x.xx

RAM SIZE: xxxKB ROM SIZE: xxxKB

Testing

Used for the bar code scanning test, memory test, beeper test, aging test, communications test, LCD indication test, reading confirmation test, key-entry test,

Version Indication

Displays the versions of memory-resident System Program and the sizes of RAM and flash ROM.

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Starting System Mode

To start System Mode:

1. Press and hold down the SF and 1 keys.

2. Press and release the PW key.

3. Release the SF and 1 keys.

SYSTEM MENU

1:EXEC PROGRAM

2:DOWNLOAD 3:UPLOAD 4:SET SYSTEM 5:TEST 6:VER

The selected item is highlighted white-on-black with the cursor.

Screen Navigation

The following table defines the keys to use to select menu items.

System Mode

Numeric keys Selects the corresponding menu item on the screen.

F5 key Moves the cursor up to select a different item.

F6 key Moves the cursor down to select a different item.

F7 key Moves the cursor to the left to select a different item.

F8 key Moves the cursor to the right to select a different item.

ENT key Enters the selected function.

C key Returns to the preceding screen. Not used on the System Menu

screen.

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System Mode Functions

Program Execution

1. Select "1:EXEC PROGRAM" on the System Menu.

SYSTEM MENU

1:EXEC PROGRAM

2:DOWNLOAD 3:UPLOAD 4:SET SYSTEM 5:TEST 6:VER

The following screen appears.

EXECUTE PROGRAM A:SAMPLE01.PD3 A:SAMPLE02.PD3 A:SAMPLE03.PD3 A:SAMPLE04.PD3

2. If more than one program has been downloaded to the user area of the target memory, use the F5 and F6 keys to move the cursor to the desired program. If more than five programs have been downloaded, scroll the screen with the F6 key. RAM files are shown as "A:FILE NAME;" flash-ROM files are shown as "B:FILE NAME." If no program file is downloaded, the following message appears:

EXECUTE PROGRAM NO FILE EXISTS

3. Press ENT to enter your selection, or C to return to the System Menu.

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Downloading

If you are downloading from another PDT 1100, first perform the following:

1. At each PDT 1100, set the interface port. The default is an optical interface (OPT).

Starting on the SYSTEM MENU, select "4:SET SYSTEM," "6:COM," then "3:COM PORT."

2. On the SET COM PORT screen, select the optical interface (OPT) or direct-

connect interface (IFC) of "2:SYSTEM MODE."

3. When using the direct-connect interface, pull out the connector cover on each PDT

1100. Connect the ports on the PDT 1100s using the direct-connect interface cable (with 3-pole mini stereo plugs).

4. On the uploading PDT 1100, run System Mode and select "3:UPLOAD," then

"5:HT<->HT COPY."

To download files to the terminal:

Note:If you download a file with the same name as one already used in

the user area of the target memory, the new file replaces the old one.

1. On the downloading PDT 1100, select "2: DOWNLOAD" on the System Menu.

SYSTEM MENU 1:EXEC PROGRAM

2:DOWNLOAD

3:UPLOAD 4:SET SYSTEM 5:TEST 6:VER

The Download menu displays.

DOWNLOAD 1:DRIVE A 2:DRIVE B 3:HT<->HT COPY

2. Select an item from the download menu.

• Press 1 then ENT to download a user program file (object file compiled by the BASIC 3.0 Compiler) or data file to RAM.

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• Press 2 then ENT to download a user program file (object file compiled by the BASIC 3.0 Compiler) or data file to flash ROM.

• Press 3 and ENT to copy all files, system parameters, and calendar clock data from the connected PDT 1100.

• Press the C key to return to the System Menu.

Downloading Errors

If an error occurs during downloading, the PDT 1100 beeps three times and displays one of the following screens:

DOWNLOAD FILE (A:) Out of memory! Retry? 1:Yes2:No

DOWNLOAD FILE (A:) Too many files! Retry? 1:Yes2:No

DOWNLOAD FILE (A:) XXXXXXXX.XXX Communication error! Retry? 1:Yes2:No

To retry the download, press 1 then ENT; to abort, press 2 then ENT.

Table 4-1. Download Error Problems and Solutions

Error Message Problem Solution

Out of memory! The designated

memory is insufficient for storing files to be downloaded.

Too many files! The current

download exceeds the maximum of forty files in the memory.

XXXXXXXX.XXX Communication

Downloading has failed.

error!

Press the 2 key to return to the SYSTEM MENU, then delete unnecessary files in the memory or decrease the size of the file to be downloaded.

Press the 2 key to return to the SYSTEM MENU. If you attempted to download more than one file, delete unnecessary files in memory or decrease the number of files to be downloaded.

To retry downloading, press the 1 key. To return to the SYSTEM MENU, press the 2 key. Check the interface port and communications parameters in the SET SYSTEM menu or perform the communications test in the TEST menu. Check the communications parameters setup of the host computer.

DOWNLOAD FILE (B:) Drive A memory short! Retry? 1:Yes2:No

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Table 4-1. Download Error Problems and Solutions (Continued)

Drive A memory short!

RAM is insufficient for copying files stored in flash ROM.

Note:When receiving downloaded files to flash ROM, the PDT 1100 may

copy the files stored in flash ROM into RAM. This requires an unused user area of 64 kilobytes in RAM. If there is no area for copying in RAM, “Drive A memory shut” message appears.

Uploading

To upload files from the terminal:

1. Select "3: UPLOAD" on the System Menu.

SYSTEM MENU 1:EXEC PROGRAM 2:DOWNLOAD

3:UPLOAD

4:SET SYSTEM 5:TEST 6:VER

The following screen displays:

Press the 2 key to return to the SYSTEM MENU, then delete unnecessary files in RAM.

UPLOAD 1:DRIVE A 2:DRIVE B 3:DRIVE A (ALL) 4:DRIVE B (ALL) 5:HT<->HT COPY

2. Select an item from the Upload menu.

• Press 1 then ENT to upload a user program file or data file stored in RAM.

• Press 2 then ENT to upload a user program file or data file stored in flash ROM.

• Press 3 then ENT to upload all files stored in RAM.

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• Press 4 then ENT to upload all files stored in flash ROM.

• Press 5 and ENT to copy all files, system parameters, and calendar clock data to the connected PDT 1100. At the receiving PDT 1100, select “2: DOWNLOAD” and “3:HT<-> COPY” in System Mode. Refer to Downloading on page 4-5 before selecting this option.

3. If you select "1: DRIVE A" or "2: DRIVE B," the following screen shows all program files and data files stored in the selected memory. If you select any other items, this screen is skipped.

UPLOAD FILE (A:)

SAMPLE01.PD3

SAMPLE02.PD3 SAMPLE03.PD3 SAMPLE04.PD3

4. Select the file to be uploaded and press ENT. If you select "1:DRIVE A" through "4:DRIVE B (ALL)" when no data files are stored in the specified memory, the following message appears.

UPLOAD FILE

(A:)

****************** NO FILE EXISTS ******************

Press the C key to return to the upload menu.

5. After you make an uploading selection, a screen indicating the PDT 1100 is waiting for a file(s) to be uploaded displays.

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6. If an IR-Transfer Utility C/IR-Transfer Utility E or equivalent program begins (upon

receipt of an ACK code from the host computer), the PDT 1100 indicates a file is loading. (Refer to the PDT 1100 Transfer Utility Guide p/n 70-36368-xx). While uploading, the following screen displays the file name and the number of sent records/total number of records.

UPLOAD FILE

(A:)

SAMPLE00.PD3 ** Loading**

XXXXX/

To abort the uploading operation and return to the Upload menu, press the C key.

7. When the upload is completed, the following screen displays:.

UPLOAD FILE

(A:)

SAMPLE00.PD3 ** Completed**

XXXXX/

When uploading is complete, the number of sent records is equal to the total number of records and the terminal beeps once. Press the C key to return to the Upload menu. If you selected "3: DRIVE A (ALL)," "4: DRIVE B (ALL)," or "5: HT<->HT COPY", the previous screen sequence is repeated for each file uploaded.

Uploading Errors

If an error occurs during uploading, one of the following screens appears and the terminal beeps three times. To retry the upload, press the 1 then ENT key; to abort, press the 2 then ENT key.

UPLOAD FILE

(A:)

AMPLE00.PD3

File Error! Upload? 1:Yes 2:NO

UPLOAD FILE

(A:)

SAMPLE00.PD3

XXXXXXX.XXX Communication error! Retry? 1:Yes 2:NO

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Table 4-2. Upload Error Problems and Solutions

Error Message Problem Solution

File Error! The file you

attempted to upload is

To upload the damaged file as is, press the 1 key. Press the 2 key to abort the file upload.

damaged.

XXXXXXX.XXX Communication error!

Uploading has failed. To retry uploading, press the 1 key. To return to the

SYSTEM MENU, press the 2 key. Check the interface port and communications parameters in the SET SYSTEM menu or perform the communications test in the TEST menu. Also check the communications parameters setup of the host computer.

System Environment Setting

To change system settings:

1. Select "4: SET SYSTEM" on the System Menu.

SYSTEM MENU

1:EXEC PROGRAM

2:DOWNLOAD 3:UPLOAD 4:SET SYSTEM 5:TEST 6:VER

The following screen displays:

SET SYSTEM

1: PROGRAM

2: DISPLAY 3: DATE/ TIME 4:BARCODE

6: COM 7: KEY

2. Select an item from the Set System menu.

• Press 1 to set an execution program that runs when the terminal powers on.

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• Press 2 to set the message version, display font size (standard or small), and system status indication (shift-key icon).

• Press 3 to set the calendar clock (date and time).

• Press 4 to set scanning parameters (black-and-white inverted label reading and the decoding level) and the minimum number of digits to read for bar codes (ITF, STF and Codabar).

• Press 5 to set the resume function.

• Press 6 to set the communications options (interface port and communications parameters).

• Press 7 to define the functions of the shift key and the M keys.

Setting an Execution Program

To select an execution program:

1. Select "1: PROGRAM" on the SET SYSTEM menu. The following screen displays:

SET EXEC PROGRAM

A:EASYPACKPD33

A:SAMPLE1.PD3 A:SAMPLE2.PD3 B:SAMPLE3.PD3 B:SAMPLE4.PD3

2. Select an execution program to run when power is applied to the terminal. The files in RAM display as "A:FILE NAME;" the flash-ROM files are "B:FILE NAME."

If no program files are stored in memory, the following screen appears.

SET EXEC PROGRAM

******************* NO FILE EXISTS *******************

3. Press ENT to enter your selection or C to return to the Set System menu.

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Setting Font Size and System Status Indication

To select the display font size and to turn the system status indicator on or off:

1. Select "2: DISPLAY" on the Set System menu. A screen displays indicating the font size and whether the system status is ON or OFF.

2. Select an item.

• Press 1 to change the display font size used in application programs to the

standard (8-dot) or small (6-dot).

• Press 2 to turn the system status indication on or off. If it is set to on, the shift-

key icon appears.

3. Use the F7 and F8 keys and select a font/status setting.

Note:You may also turn the system status indication on or off using the

OUT statement in user programs. Refer to the PDT 1100 Terminal Programmer’s Guide.

Selecting ON for System Status displays the icon, which indicates the keys on the

keypad are shifted.

Setting the Calendar Clock

To set the calendar clock:

1. Select 3: DATE/TIME on the Set System menu and press the ENT key.

SET SYSTEM 1:PROGRAM 6:COM 2:DISPLAY 7:KEY 3:DATE/TIME 4:BARCODE 5:RESUME

The following screen appears.

SET DATE/TIME 00/01/01 00:00 _ / /:

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2. Use the numeric keys to enter the year (only the last two digits), month, day, hour

(in 24-hour format), and minute in this order. Add a 0 (zero) preceding one-digit entries.

For example, to set the date to July 19, 1998 and the time to 4:00pm, press 9, 8, 0, 7, 1, 9, 1, 6, 0, and 0.

SET DATE/TIME 00/01/01 00:00 98/07/19 16:00_

If you make a wrong entry, press the BS key to delete it, then enter the correct data.

3. Press ENT to enter the setting or the C key to return to the Set System screen.

Settings are accepted only if all fields are completed.

Setting Bar Code Scanning Parameters

The 4:BARCODE option on the Set System menu is used to set the following options:

Inverted Label Reading

This black-and-white inverted label reading function (INVERT) enables the PDT 1100 to read white bars on a black background. Activating this function may increase the frequency of scanning errors.

Decode Level

Decode level (DECODE LEVEL) can be set to a value from 1-9. Decreasing this value increases bar code scanning efficiency, but also increases the risk of misreading lowquality or damaged bar codes. Increasing this value decreases scanning efficiency, but it eliminates almost all possibilities of misreading. The default is 4.

Minimum Digits

Minimum number of digits to be read for ITF, STF, or CODABAR (MINIMUM DIGITS) can be set to 2-20 for ITF, 1-20 for STF, or 3-20 for Codabar. Setting a small number increases the frequency of digit-missing scanning or misreading of poor quality bar codes. Setting a large number eliminates almost all possibilities of error. The default is 4 for ITF and Codabar, and 2 for STF.

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To set bar code scanning parameters:

1. Select 4: BAR CODE on the Set System menu to display the following screen:

SET BAR CODE 1:INVERT ON OFF 2:DECODE LEVEL 4 MINUMUM DIGITS 3:ITF 4 4:STF 2 5: CODABAR 4

2. Select one of the following:

• Press 1 to activate or deactivate the black-and-white inverted label reading

function.

• Press 2 to set the decode level

• Press 3 to set the minimum number of digits for ITF

• Press 4 to set the minimum number of digits for STF

• Press 5 to set the minimum number of digits for Codabar.

3. Select a desired setting using the F7 and F8 keys.

• To increase the decode level, press the F8 key; to decrease it, press the F7 key

• To increase the number of digits to be read for ITF, STF and CODABAR, press

the F8 key; to decrease it, press the F7 key.

4. Press the ENT key. To return to the Set System menu, press the C key.

Setting the Resume Function

The resume function resumes the display shown before power off, when the terminal is powered up. To set the resume function:

1. Select 5: RESUME on the Set System menu. The following screen displays:

SET RESUME

1: ON 2: OFF

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2. Select one of the following:

• Press 1 to activate the resume function which resumes the display shown

• Press 2 to deactivate the resume function.

3. Press ENT to enter your selection, or C to return to the Set System menu.

Setting Communications Environments

After the PDT 1100 is initialized, the interface port and communications parameters are set as listed in the default tables below. Do not access them unless necessary.

Table 4-3. Interface Port Parameters Default

Parameter Default Interface Port OPT (Optical interface port) Communications protocol protocol Communications parameters for the optical

interface port TRANSMIT SPEED 9600 bps PULSE WIDTH

(Output pulse width of IR beam) PROTOCOL

(Protocol options)

Table 4-4. Comm. Parameter Default for Direct-Connect Interface

Communications Parameters Defaults TRANSMIT SPEED 19200 bps PARITY BIT None DATA BIT (Character length) 8 bits STOP BIT 1 bit

1.63 ms

SERIAL No. ON: Adds serial numbers to data blocks.

Adds a horizontal parity.

LINKUP TIME: 30 seconds

FIELD SPACE: Ignore

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Table 4-4. Comm. Parameter Default for Direct-Connect Interface (Continued)

Communications Parameters Defaults

PROTOCOL (Protocol options) Adds serial numbers to data blocks.

H. PARITY ON: Adds a horizontal parity.

LINKUP TIME: 30 seconds

FIELD SPACE: Ignore

To change communication environments:

1. Select the 6: COM on the Set System menu. The following screen displays:

SET COM

1:OPTICAL

2:CONNECTOR 3:COM PORT 4:PROTOCOL TYPE

2. Select one of the following:

• Press 1 to select the communications parameters setting screen for the optical interface.

• Press 2 to select the communications parameters setting screen for the directconnect interface.

• Press 3 to select the interface port setting screen.

• Press 4 to select the communications protocol type setting screen.

3. Press ENT to enter your selection, or C to return to the Set System menu.

The following sections provide instructions for setting each of these options.

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Optical Parameters

To set communications parameters for the optical interface:

1. Select 1:OPTICAL on the SET COM menu. The following screen displays:

SET OPTICAL

1:TRANSMIT SPEED

2:PULSE WIDTH 3:PROTOCOL

2. Select each of the following:

a. Press 1 to select the transmission speed. The following screen displays:

SET SPEED <OPTICAL>

1: 2400 4: 38400 2: 9600 5: 57600 3:19200 6: 115200

System Mode

b. Select the transmission speed using the numeric keys or F5 and F6 keys. Press

ENT to enter your selection, or C to return to the Set Com menu.

c. Press 2 to select the IR beam output pulse width. The following screen displays:

SET PULSE WIDTH <OPTICAL>

1: 1.63us

2:3/16 Bit Time

d. Select the pulse width using the numeric keys or F5 and F6 keys. Press ENT to

enter your selection, or C to return to the SET OPTICAL screen.

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e. Press 3 to select the communications protocol option. The following screen

displays:

SET PROTOCOL <OPTICAL>

1:SERIAL NO. 2:H.PARITY 3:LINKUP TIME 4:FIELD SPACE

f. Select one of the following using the numeric keys or F5 and F6 keys.

Note:If the IR protocol is selected, the serial number and horizontal parity

settings are ignored.

• Select 1:SERIAL NO. on the SET PROTOCOL menu to select whether to

add serial numbers to data blocks.

• Select 2:H.PARITY on the SET PROTOCOL menu to select whether to add

a horizontal parity.

• Select 3:LINKUP TIME on the SET PROTOCOL menu to select the timeout

length (in seconds) to be applied when a link is to be established.

• Select 4:FIELD SPACE on the SET PROTOCOL menu to select whether

space codes in the tail of a data field should be ignored or handled as data.

g. Press ENT to enter your selection, or C to return to the Set Optical screen.

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Connector Parameters

To set the communications parameters for the direct-connect interface:

1. Select 2:CONNECTOR on the SET COM menu. The following screen displays:

SET CONNECTOR

1:TRANSMIT SPEED 2:PARITY BIT 3:DATA BIT 4:STOP BIT 5:PROTOCOL

2. Select one of the following options using the numeric keys or F5 and F6 keys.

Note:If the IR protocol is selected, the parity bit, character length, and stop

bit length settings are ignored.

a. Select 1:TRANSMIT SPEED to display the transmission speed screen. Select

the transmission speed using the numeric keys or F5 and F6 keys.

b. Select 2:PARITY BIT for the parity screen. Select the parity (none, odd or even)

using the numeric keys or F5 and F6 keys.

c. Select 3:DATA BIT to display the character length screen. Select the character

length using the numeric keys or F5 and F6 keys.

d. Select 4:STOP BIT to set stop bits. Select the stop bit length using the numeric

keys or F5 and F6 keys.

e. Select 5:PROTOCOL to set communications protocol. Select a screen using

the numeric keys or F5 and F6 keys, then press ENT.

Note:If the IR protocol is selected, the serial number and horizontal parity

settings are ignored.

• Select 1:SERIAL NO. on the SET PROTOCOL menu to determine whether the system should add serial numbers to data blocks. Use the numeric keys or F5 and F6 keys to select 1:ON or 2:OFF, then press the ENT key. To return to the Set Protocol menu, press the C key.

• Select 2:H.PARITY to select whether the system should add a horizontal parity. Select 1:ON or 2: OFF, then press ENT. To return to the Set Protocol menu, press the C key.

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• Select the 3:LINKUP TIME to select the timeout length (in seconds) to be applied when a link is to be established. Select 1:ON or 2: OFF, then press ENT. To return to the SET PROTOCOL menu, press the C key.

• Select the 4:FIELD SPACE to select whether space codes in the tail of a data field should be ignored or handled as data. Select 1:Ignore or 2: Data, then press ENT. To return to the SET PROTOCOL menu, press the C key.

Com Port Parameters

To set the interface port:

1. Select 3:COM PORT on the SET COM menu. The following screen displays.

SET COM PORT

1: BASIC

OPT IFC

2: SYSTEM

OPT IFC

2. Select one of the following:

• Press 1 to select the optical or direct-connect interface port used for user programs written in BASIC 3.0 Interpreter (OPEN “COM:” or XFILE statement).

• Press 2 to select the optical or direct-connect interface port used for downloading or uploading files in System Mode.

3. Press ENT, or C to return to the Set Connector screen.

Protocol Type Setting

To set the communications protocol type:

1. Select the 4:PROTOCOL TYPE on the SET COM menu. The following screen displays:

PROTOCOL TYPE

1: PROTOCOL

2: IRPROTOCOL

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2. Select one of the following:

• Press 1 to select the protocol for downloading or uploading files in System Mode or for the execution of XFILE statement in BASIC 3.0 Interpreter. Select this protocol for file transmission with Transfer Utility.

• Press 2 to select the IR protocol for downloading or uploading files in System Mode or for the execution of XFILE statement in BASIC 3.0 Interpreter. Select this protocol for file transmission with IR-Transfer Utility C/IR-Transfer Utility E.

3. If you selected 2: IRProtocol, the following screen displays:

SET ID

00001 >>_

4. Enter the ID number of the PDT 1100 using the numeric keys, then press ENT, or just press ENT to retain the current setting.

SET ID

00001 >>_65535

Note:An ID number is a five-digit decimal character string ranging from

00001 to 65535. You cannot enter a value less than five digits.

If you make a wrong entry, press the BS key to delete it then enter the correct data. Press the C key until you return to the Main Menu.

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Setting the Shift Key and M Keys

To define the function of the Shift key and the M keys:

1. Select the 7:KEY on the Set System menu. The following screen displays:

SET KEY

1: SHIFT KEY

2: M1 KEY 3: M2 KEY 4: M3 KEY 5: M4 KEY

2. Select a key to define. a. Press 1 to switch to the shift key definition screen.

• Select NONLOCK to shift the keypad only when the SF key is held down.

• Select ONETIME to shift only the first key pressed after the SF key. The

following keys are not shifted.

• Press 2 through 5 to set the key functions. The following screen displays (M1

key is shown here):

SET M1 Key

1: Trigger switch

2: Shift Key 3: Enter Key 4: Backlight Key 5: None

• Select Trigger Switch to assign the M key as the trigger switch.

• Select Shift Key to assign the M key as the SF key.

• Select Enter Key to assign the M key as the ENT key.

• Select Backlight Key to assign the M key as the backlight function on/off key.

• Select None to ignore the key entry. b. Press ENT to enter your selection, or C to return to the Set System menu.

Note:All M keys are assigned the trigger function by default. In user

programs, a string data can also be assigned to these M keys.

The backlight function on/off key can be assigned to only one of the

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M1 through M4 keys. The last key defined acts as the backlight function on/off key and one defined earlier is ignored.

Testing

The PDT 1100 terminal conducts tests of all systems upon initialization. To perform a system test:

1. Select 5:TEST on the system menu.

SYSTEM MENU

1:EXEC PROGRAM

2:DOWNLOAD 3:UPLOAD 4:SET SYSTEM 5:TEST 6:VER

The following screen displays:

TEST

1:BAR CODE

2:MEMORY 3:BEEPER 4:AGING

5:COMMUNICATIONS

6:LCD 7:KEY 8:FILE

2. Select a test to run:

• Press 1: BAR CODE to select the bar code reading test.

• Press 2:MEMORY to select RAM read/write test.

• Press 3:BEEPER to select the beeper scale test.

• Press 4:AGING to select the aging test.

• Press 5:COMMUNICATIONS to select the communications test.

• Press 6:LCD to select the LCD and reading confirmation LED tests.

• Press 7:KEY to select the key entry, beeper and vibrator tests.

• Press 8:FILE to select the file checksum test.

3. Press ENT to enter your selection, or the C key to return to the System Menu.

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Note:If an error occurs in any of the above tests, contact your nearest

Symbol Support Center. See Symbol Support Center on page -ix for more information.

The following sections explain each test.

Bar Code Reading Test

If you selected 1: BAR CODE on the TEST menu, scan a bar code with the PDT 1100 and check the data displayed on the LCD.

TEST BAR CODE

Bar code type

Data

A 13 4999999999999

The PDT 1100 beeps, the decode LED turns green, and the data displays with the bar code type and the number of data digits. Up to 64 digits of data are displayed; the excess is discarded.

Number of digits in bar

The following table defines the bar code type ID letter displayed on the screen.

Table 4-5. Bar Code Type Identifiers

Bar Code Type ID Letters

EAN-13, UPC-A A

EAN-8 B

UPC-E C

Standard 2 of 5 (STF) H

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)* I

CODABAR (NW7) N

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CODE39 M

CODE93 L

CODE128 K

EAN-128 W

* The PDT 1100 can only read ITF bar codes with 4 digits or more in length.

Memory Test

If you selected 2:MEMORY on the TEST menu, the following screen displays, then writes and reads onto/from all areas of RAM and checks the address.

TEST MEMORY

** Testing ** XXXXX/YYYYY

Where:

XXXXX = Tested RAM capacity (unit: kilobytes)

YYYYY = Total RAM capacity (unit: kilobytes)

If an error is detected, the PDT 1100 beeps three times, displays the following screen, and terminates the test.

TEST MEMORY

** Test NG** XXXXX/YYYYY ADDRESS:ZZZZZZ WRITE:AA READ:BB

Where:

ZZZZZZ = Address where an error has occurred

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AA = Data to write

BB = Data read out from RAM

After a successful RAM test, the PDT 1100 beeps once, displays a confirmation message, and returns to the TEST menu.

Beeper Scale Test

If you select 3:BEEPER on the TEST menu, the beeper sounds at three octaves as follows.

Table 4-6. Beeper Scale and Frequency

Scale Frequency (Hz)

do 523 1046 2093 4186

re 587 1174 2349 -

mi 659 1318 2637 -

fa 698 1396 2793 -

sol 783 1567 3135 -

la 880 1760 3520 -

ti 987 1975 3951 -

When the test is complete, the PDT 1100 returns to the TEST menu. To stop this test while in progress, turn the power off, then on.

Aging Test

If you select 4:AGING on the TEST menu, choose the aging test while the current date and time is displayed on the LCD. (This test is intended for personnel who check the PDT 1100 in the factory.)

TEST AGING DATE 98/00/00

Time 00:00:00

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Note:Selecting this test disables the powering-off function. Be sure to turn

the power off or press the C key to return to the TEST menu.

Communications Test

Before testing the optical interface, arrange two PDT 1100s, one as a master station and the other as a slave station (to be tested) with their IR ports facing each other as illustrated in Figure 4-2. In this test, the slave PDT 1100 transmits data to the master PDT 1100 and receives the data sent back from the master PDT 1100.

Data

Master terminal

2.6 feet (0.8 m)

Slave terminal

Figure 4-2. PDT 1100 Master/Slave Setup

Before testing the direct-connect interface, arrange the 3-pole mini stereo plug as illustrated below and connect it to the direct-connect interface port on the PDT 1100.

Select 5:COMMUNICATIONS on the TEST menu to select an interface test.

• Press 1:OPTICAL to switch to the MASTER/ SLAVE selection screen for the optical

interface test.

• Press 2:CONNECTOR to test the direct-connect interface port.

To select the optical interface test:

1. Select 1:OPTICAL on the TEST COM menu.

2. At the slave PDT 1100 to be tested, select 1:SLAVE and at the master PDT 1100,

select 2:MASTER. During the test, the screen indicates the test is running.

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3. If an error occurs, the slave PDT 1100 beeps three times and displays the following screen.

TEST COM

1: 2400 bps

2: 9600 bps

3: 115200 bps

** Test NG**

(xx)

The received data is different

from the sent data.

A timeout has occurred during standby for data

Press the C key to return to the TEST COM menu. The master PDT 1100 automatically returns to the TEST COM menu 10 seconds after an error occurs.

4. When the test is complete, the tested slave PDT 1100 beeps once and indicates the test is OK.

5. Press the C key to return to the TEST COM menu. The master PDT 1100 automatically returns to the TEST COM menu.

To test the direct-connect interface port:

1. Select 2:CONNECTOR on the TEST COM menu to initiate the test.

2. If an error occurs, the PDT 1100 beeps three times and displays the following screen.

TEST COM <CONNECTOR>

1: 300 bps

2: 38400 bps

** Test NG**

(XX)

Press the C key to return to the TEST COM menu.

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The received data is different

from the sent data.

A timeout has occurred during standby for data

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3. When the test is complete, the PDT 1100 beeps once and displays the following

screen.

TEST COM <CONNECTO

** Test OK**

4. Press the C key to return to the TEST COM menu.

LCD and Reading Confirmation LED Tests

If you select 6:LCD on the TEST menu, the test pattern shown below displays and the decode LED turns green. Press the ENT key to shift the screen to the next test pattern. To return to the previous screen, press the BS key. To stop this test while in progress, press the C key.

This is the first test pattern.

Press ENT. Everything disappears and the decode LED turns red.

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Press ENT. The checker pattern shown below appears and the decode LED turns off.

Press ENT. The checker pattern is reversed.

Press ENT. An outline with a width of one dot appears.

Press ENT. The fine checker pattern appears.

Press ENT. The fine checker pattern is reversed.

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Press ENT. Two right-angled triangles appear.

Press ENT. When the test pattern sequence is complete, the screen displays symbols.

!"#$%&'()*+,-./ 0123456789:;<=>? @ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO PQRSTUVWXYZ[¥]^_ `abcdefghijklmno pqrstuvwxyz{|}

Font size (standard or small) depends upon the setting made previously. When the test is complete, the PDT 1100 beeps once and returns to the TEST menu.

Key Entry & Beeper and Vibration Test

If you select 7:KEY on the TEST menu, the following screen displays and prepares the PDT 1100 keypad for entry. Press individual keys to display the identifier letters in the positions assigned to those keys and sound the beeper or activate the vibrator (beeping and vibrating continues while the individual key is held down). Press the same key again to erase the displayed letter.

The following table shows the relationship between the keys, the identifier letters displayed on the LCD, and the frequencies (Hz) of the beeper.

TEST BEEPER & KEY

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Keys and Identifier Letters for Beeper Frequencies

Key Letter Beeper (Hz) Key Letter Beeper (Hz) Key Letter Beeper (Hz)

M1 L 523 6 6 1046 F3 C 2637

M2 M 587 1 1 1174 F4 D 2793

M3 N Activates

2 2 1318 F5 E 3135 Vibrator (Note)

M4 O Activates

3 3 1396 F6 F 3520 Vibrator (Note)

7 7 659 0 0 1567 F7 G 3951

8 8 698 . . 1760 F8 H 4186

9 9 783 ENT = 1975 BS I 4699

4 4 880 F1 A 2093 C J 5274

5 5 987 F2 B 2349 SF K 5587

Note: M3 and M4 keys do not beep upon testing.

After all keys are pressed and displayed on the LCD, this test is complete and the screen returns to the TEST menu.

File Test

If you select 8: FILE on the TEST menu, the following screen displays and tests all files stored in RAM and flash ROM.

TEST FILE

1:DRIVE A

2:DRIVE B

SIZE XXXX FREE XXXX

• Press 1:DRIVE A to test all files stored in RAM.

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• Press 2:DRIVE B to test all files stored in flash ROM.

• SIZE indicates the size of the user area used in RAM or flash ROM when 1:DRIVE A or 2:DRIVE B is selected, respectively.

• FREE indicates the size of the unused user area in RAM or flash ROM when 1: DRIVE A or 2: DRIVE B is selected, respectively.

If RAM and/or flash ROM contain defective file(s), an asterisk (*) appears; for example, *1: DRIVE A or *2: DRIVE B, respectively. The following example shows that RAM contains a defective file(s). To return to the TEST menu, press the C key. The current setting is highlighted.

To find the defective file(s), select the drive with the asterik on the TEST FILE menu, then press the ENT key. The file selection screen displays. Defective files are prefixed by an asterisk (*).

TEST FILE

(A:)

SAMPLE01.PD3

SAMPLE02.DAT SAMPLE03.PD3

SAMPLE04.PD3

This example shows that 1:DRIVE A has been selected. Select a file to display file size and test results. When there are more than four files, the screen scrolls.

TEST FILE

(A:)

SAMPLE01.PD3 00004096 bytes

TEST FILE

(A:)

SAMPLE01.PD3 00004096 bytes

Press the C key to return to the file selection screen.

Note:If a defective file is found, delete it or overwrite it using the same

name file. Defective files can be uploaded on the UPLOAD menu.

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We recommend that important files be uploaded before they are deleted.

Version Indication

Select the "6:VER" on the SYSTEM MENU to view the version of the memory-resident System Program, and the sizes of RAM and flash ROM. Press the C key to return to the SYSTEM MENU.

VERSION

SYSTEM: RAM SIZE:XXXXKB ROM SIZE:XXXXKB

YYYYS

Copying and Deleting Files

System Mode can also be used to delete and copy files. With the SYSTEM MENU displayed, hold down the SF key and press 0 to delete, or 1 to copy files.

SYSTEM MENU 1:EXEC PROGRAM 2:DOWNLOAD 3:UPLOAD 4:SET SYSTEM 5:TEST 6:VER

0 with SF held

1 with SF held down

SYSTEM MENU ‹Press the PW key while holding down the SF and 1 keys.

DELETE

1:DRIVE A 2:DRIVE B

COPY

1:DRIVE A -->B

2:DRIVE B -->A

Deleting Files

Deletes a program file or data file stored in RAM or flash ROM.

Copying Files

Copies a program file or data file between RAM and flash ROM.

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Figure 4-3. Copying and Deleting Files

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Battery Charging and Terminal Maintenance

Introduction

This chapter provides information on charging the NiMH battery pack, and maintaining, storing, and troubleshooting the PDT 1100, CRD 1100, and CRG 1100.

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DATA

CHG2

POWER

CHG1

Parts of the CRD 1100 Cradle

Terminal Charge contacts

IR Port

Power Switch

Figure 5-1. CRD 1100 Components

Status LED Panel

RS-232C Interface Port

Power Port

35864027.eps

Power LED

Data Communications LED (green)

CHG2 LED

Battery Pack

CHG1 LED

35864028a.eps

Figure 5-2. LEDs and Charge Slot

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Component LED Descriptions

Table 5-1 describes the components of the cradle and functions of the LED lights.

Table 5-1. CRD Components

Name Description

Terminal charge contacts Contacts for charging the NiMH battery while in the terminal

(not provided on the non-charging CRD 1100).

IR port Exchanges data optically with the terminal.

Status LED panel Indicates communication and charging status.

RS-232C interface port Exchanges data with the host computer via serial cable.

Power port Plug AC power supply into this port.

Power switch Turns the cradle on and off.

Power LED (green) Lights when power is provided to the CRD 1100.

Data communications LED (green)

CHG2 LED (yellow) Battery pack charge light. Lights when charging a NiMH

Lights when cradle is communicating with host computer.

battery pack in the battery slot. When charge is complete, flashes.

CHG1 LED (yellow) Lights when the cradle is charging a NiMH battery loaded in

the terminal. When charge is complete, flashes.

Battery pack slot For charging the battery removed from the terminal (not

provided on the non-charging CRD 1100).

Powering the CRD 1100 Cradle

The CRD 1100 is powered by an AC input 100-240VAC/DC output 12V 1.5A power supply (p/n 50-14000-03), and a DC inter-connect cable (p/n 50-16002-013).

1. Power off the CRD 1100.

2. Connect the DC inter-connect cable to the CRD 1100, and the other end to the power supply.

3. Connect the power supply to the wall outlet.

4. Power on the CRD 1100.

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Connection to AC Power

Power Switch

Power Inlet Connection

Supply

Figure 5-3. AC Power Supply Connection

Charging the NiMH Battery Using the CRD 1100

The NiMH battery pack may be charged in the PDT 1100, or by itself.

Service Life of the Battery

Due to normal wear and tear, the NiMH battery gradually deteriorates and the service period becomes shorter, even if the battery is fully charged. Generally, after about 200 charge cycles, the battery needs to be replaced. Recycle or dispose of battery properly.

Memory Effect

If the battery is not fully charged, or if it undergoes repeated cycles of incomplete charging, the service period may shorten before the battery is really expired. This is known as “memory effect”. This can be eliminated or reduced by fully charging and then discharging the battery in the terminal as shown on the terminal’s battery indicator, or by doing battery maintenance cycling in the cradle. Refer to Battery Pack Maintenance Cycling on page 5-6.

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Recharging the Battery in the PDT 1100

To charge the battery in the PDT 1100:

1. Turn on the CRD 1100.

2. Place the PDT 1100 (with the battery loaded) in the cradle. After approximately 10 hours, the CHG1 LED flashes at 2 second intervals. This indicates that charging is complete.

35864008.eps

Figure 5-4. Charging the PDT 1100 Battery

LED Indications for Recharging in the PDT 1100

The cradle is on standby mode.

Charging begins.

The battery is fully charged and trickle charging begins.

Flashing at 2-second intervals.

POWER

CHG1

POWER

CHG1

POWER

CHG1

DATA

CHG2

DATA

CHG2

DATA

CHG2

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Battery Pack Maintenance Cycling

Battery pack maintenance cycling fully discharges and then recharges the battery pack in the cradle.

Note:Do not fully discharge the battery pack more than once a month.

Repeated discharging (after every use, for example) results in a quickly deteriorating battery.

To perform battery pack maintenance cycling:

1. Power on the CRD 1100.

2. Remove the battery pack from the PDT 1100 terminal and insert it into the battery pack slot.

• When the battery pack is seated properly in the slot and begins charging, the

CHG2 LED flashes quickly (.4 second intervals).

• The CRD 1100 discharges the battery pack. This takes 3 hours or less,

depending upon the original condition of the battery pack.

• When discharging is complete, the CHG2 LED stays on and the battery pack

begins charging.

• After about 10 hours, the LED flashes slowly (at 2 second intervals) indicating

that charging is complete.

3. Remove the battery pack from the cradle.

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LED Indications for Maintenance Cycling

The cradle is on standby mode.

The battery begins discharging.

After discharge, the battery begins charging.

The battery is fully charged and trickle charging begins.

Charging Without Discharge Mode

To charge the battery pack without discharging it first:

1. Power off the CRD 1100.

2. Insert the NiMH battery pack into the battery pack slot.

3. Power on the CRD 1100.

• CHG2 LED illuminates and the battery begins charging.

• After about 10 hours, the LED flashes slowly (at 2 second intervals) indicating that charging is complete.

4. Remove the battery pack from the cradle.

DATA

POWER

CHG2

CHG1

DATA

POWER

CHG2

Flashing at .4-second intervals.

Flashing at 2-second intervals.

CHG1

POWER

CHG1

POWER

CHG1

DATA

CHG2

DATA

CHG2

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LED Indications for Charging Without Discharge Mode

DATA

With the cradle powered off, load a battery pack into the CRD 1100.

Power on the CRD 1100. The battery begins charging.

The battery is fully charged and trickle charging begins.

Flashing at 2-second intervals.

POWER

CHG1

POWER

CHG1

POWER

CHG1

CHG2

DATA

CHG2

DATA

CHG2

Using the CRG 1100 4-Slot Battery Charger

The CRG 1100 4-slot battery charger charges four NiMH battery packs simultaneously. One slot has discharge capability. Only the rechargeable NiMH battery pack designed for the PDT 1100 terminal can be charged in this charger. Figure 5-5 and Figure 5-6 show the front and back of the CRG 1100. Figure 5-7 illustrates the LED Indicator Panel display.

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Battery Pack Slots

Slot 4

35864032.eps

Figure 5-5. Front View of the CRG 1100

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Power Switch

Power Port

Figure 5-6. Rear View of the CRG 1100

CHG/TRK CHG/TRK CHG/TRK CHG/TRK

POWER

Power Light

Figure 5-7. LED Indicator Panel

The following table describes the parts of the CRG 1100.

Table 5-2. CRG 1100 Components

Name Description

Battery Slot Charges a rechargeable NiMH battery pack.

DIS CHG

35864037.eps

35864034.eps

CHG/TRK

Discharge

Slot 4 Discharges and charges an NiMH battery pack.

Power Switch Powers the unit on and off.

Power Port Plug AC power supply into this port.

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Table 5-2. CRG 1100 Components (Continued)

Name Description

Power Light Illuminates when power is supplied. Blinks when power supply is

faulty.

CHG/TRK Light Illuminates throughout normal charging, blinks in case of

abnormalities in battery charging (about every .5 seconds). Blinks about every 2 seconds during trickle charging.

DIS CHG Light Lights up during discharge (slot 4 only).

Connecting the Power Supply

The CRG 1100 is powered by an AC input 100-240VAC/DC output 12V 1.5A power supply (p/n 50-14000-103), and requires a DC inter-connect cable (p/n 50-16002-013).

1. Connect the DC inter-connect cable to the CRG 1100 and the other end to the power supply.

Figure 5-8. Connection of the AC Power Supply

2. Connect the power supply to the wall outlet.

Charging a Battery Pack

The four battery slots on the CRG 1100 can charge independently. Slot 4 includes a discharge function.

To charge a battery pack:

1. Turn the power switch to ON. The power light illuminates.

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2. Insert the battery pack in a charging slot.

Battery Pack

35864036.eps

Figure 5-9. Battery Pack in Charger

3. The CHG/TRK light illuminates for that slot, indicating charging

4. Charging completes after about 10 hours. The trickle charging (CHG/TRK) light

blinks.

5. Remove the battery pack from the charger.

Battery Pack Maintenance Cycling

If the battery pack begins to have a reduced operating time between charges, it may be due to “memory effect”. This effect can be eliminated or reduced by battery pack maintenance cycling, which fully discharges and then recharges the battery pack. Do not discharge completely more than once a month, or the battery pack will deteriorate quickly.

To perform battery maintenance cycling:

1. Ensure that the power switch on the charger is OFF.

2. Insert a battery pack into slot 4.

3. Turn the power switch ON.

4. The DIS CHG light illuminates to indicate the battery pack is being discharged.

5. Charging begins when discharge is complete. The discharge/charge process takes

about 13 hours.

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Batteries

Charging the EDL Cap

Charge the terminal for a minimum of two hours when powering up for the first time, or when the batteries are out of the terminal for a few minutes or more. There is insufficient backup power to maintain data if this is not done. There is no indication on the terminal or the cradle when the Electric Double Layer (EDL) cap is charging.

Battery Tips

• When you first load batteries or a battery pack into a PDT 1100 that is new or hasn’t been used for a long time, batteries must remain in the terminal for 24 hours. This allows the memory backup source integrated into the PDT 1100 to charge. This rechargeable memory backup source backs up the memory in the PDT 1100 when no batteries/battery pack is loaded, or the voltage level of the batteries/battery pack drops below the specified level. The memory backup source is automatically charged by the batteries/battery pack.

• Replace the batteries or battery pack quickly. Leaving the PDT 1100 with no batteries or battery pack for a long time may cause loss of memory contents or a system error indicated by the message: "System error! Contact your administrator. Note the error drive. (Drive X)" on the LCD.

• When disposing of the battery pack, cover the terminal pins with vinyl tape to prevent short-circuit.

• Upload data frequently since the data stored in RAM might be affected by the "soft error" or other environmental phenomena.

Low Battery Indication

The PDT 1100 displays two messages indicating the battery voltage is getting low. The first message is only a warning, and the second message is a warning followed by immediate shutdown of the terminal until the batteries are replaced or the battery pack is recharged. This shutdown prevents the memory backup source from discharging and resulting in memory loss.

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Low Battery Indication—Level 1

If the voltage drops below specific levels while the PDT 1100 is in operation, the terminal displays:

Battery Voltage has lowered

The PDT 1100 then beeps three times and resumes normal operation. This message means that the batteries will expire soon. Replace the alkaline batteries or replace/charge the battery pack.

Low Battery Indication—Level 2

If you continue to use the PDT 1100 without battery replacement or recharge after the level 1 message appears, the PDT 1100 displays the following level 2 message, beeps five times, and turns itself off.

Replace the batteries!

Charge the battery!

If either message appears, immediately turn the power off and replace or recharge the batteries. If you are using AAA batteries, make sure you have new batteries available before removing the old batteries. Replace the batteries within 3 minutes to retain your data. After battery replacement, power on and check the operation.

Battery Replacement and Charging Tips

• Before battery replacement, turn off the PDT 1100. Within three minutes after

removal of the batteries/battery pack, load new batteries or a fully charged battery pack to avoid data loss. Power the PDT 1100 on and check its operation.

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• When replacing alkaline batteries, always replace both.

• You may charge the NiMH battery pack with the optional CRD 1100 cradle or CRG 1100 charger four-slot battery charger.

• If the "Charge the battery!" or "Replace the batteries!" message appears after the PDT 1100 undergoes any shock or impact, turn the power off and on then check the battery output level. The battery may not have run out.

Storing the Terminal

If you’re not planning to use the terminal for a while, store the terminal with new batteries (AAA or a fully charged NiMH battery pack) loaded.

Note:The batteries expire after two to three months, even if the terminal is

not used. Replace the batteries before they expire or the PDT 1100 will not back up the memory. Do not leave the terminal without batteries for more than one hour. This may shorten the service life of the backup battery (rechargeable lithium battery) in the PDT 1100.

If the PDT 1100 is to be stored for a long time without batteries, to flush the contents of RAM (system parameters and user data) to ROM, press and hold the PWR key for more than three seconds. The following message appears:

Now Saving Data Do not remove batteries until process complete

The backup process takes several minutes, depending on data capacity. The message disappears when backup is complete. Remove the batteries or battery pack.

When the terminal is stored without batteries, the clock in the terminal may stop. The following screen appears when you power on the terminal:

SET CURRENT TIME YY/MM/DD HH:MM

00/01/01 00:45

_ / / :

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Set the current time. Contact your systems administrator for instructions.

Troubleshooting

Following are checklists of common problems for the PDT 1100, CRD 1100, and CRG 1100.

PDT 1100

Table 5-3. Troubleshooting the PDT 1100

Problem Possible Cause Solution

PDT 1100 does not power on.

Scanner does not decode a bar code.

No communication between terminal and host computer.

Battery pack is not installed.

Battery pack is not charged.

Battery pack is not installed correctly.

Scanning is not enabled. Enable scanning on the host computer.

Terminal is not programmed to read the type of bar code you are trying to scan.

The bar code is unreadable.

Scan window is dirty. Clean the scan window with lens tissue for use

Loose cable connections (if cable is used).

Blocked IR port on terminal or cradle.

Verify that the terminal has power from a battery pack.

Charge the battery pack.

Install the battery pack correctly.

Program the terminal to read the type of bar code you are trying to scan.

Make sure the bar code is not defective, e.g., smudged or dirty.

with eyeglasses.

Make sure the cable connections are not loose.

Make sure the IR ports on the terminal and the cradle are not blocked.

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CRD 1100

Problem Possible Cause Solution

PDT 1100 Terminal Product Reference Guide

Table 5-4. Troubleshooting the CRD 1100

No communication between terminal and cradle.

Power light does not illuminate.

NiMH battery pack did not charge.

CRG 1100

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Terminal not seated properly in cradle.

Power switch is off. Turn power switch on.

AC adapter not connected properly.

Power switch is off. Turn power switch on.

Battery pack failed. Replace the battery pack.

Insufficient charging time.

Battery charging terminals on the battery pack and the charger are dirty.

Seat terminal properly in cradle.

Properly connect AC adapter.

Allow the full 10 hours for battery pack to charge.

Check and clean battery pack and charger terminals.

Table 5-5. Troubleshooting the CRG 1100

The Power light does not illuminate.

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AC adapter is not connected to an AC outlet.

Charger power switch is not ON.

Connect the AC adapter to an AC outlet.

Set the power switch to ON.

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Table 5-5. Troubleshooting the CRG 1100 (Continued)

Problem Possible Cause Solution

DIS CHG light does not illuminate.

Battery pack is not inserted properly in slot

Battery charging terminals on the battery pack and the charger are dirty.

With the power switch OFF, insert the battery pack in slot 4 again, then turn the power switch ON.

Clean the charging terminals on the battery pack and the charger.

CHG/TRK light does not illuminate.

Power light blinks. AC power output is too

The CHG/TRK light blinks.

Battery pack is not inserted properly in a charging slot.

Battery charging terminals on the battery pack and the charger are dirty.

low.

Proper AC adapter is not used.

There is an abnormality in the battery pack.

Make sure the battery pack is properly inserted.

Check and clean battery pack and charger terminals.

Make sure AC power output is sufficient.

Use proper AC adapter.

Insert another battery pack to see if the same problem occurs. If it does, contact the dealer.

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Appendix A

Specifications

PDT 1100 Terminal Specifications

The PDT 1100 terminal product specifications are as follows:

Table A-1. Terminal Specifications

CPU 16-bit CMOS microprocessor Memory Flash ROM: 512 KB (including system area); RAM: 512 KB Application

Development Display Dot Matrix, liquid crystal display (LCD) Decode Capability UPC/EAN, Code 39, Code 93, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, USS-

Decode Range Maximum distance of 22 inches (56 cm) from the bar code reading

Proprietary Basic Compiler

128, Codabar, UCC/EAN 128, ISBT- 128, Trioptic Code 39

window

Dimensions 5.3” H x 2.3” W x 1.2” L (135 mm H x 59mm W x 30 mm L) Weight 5.7 oz (160 gm) Keyboard 24 keys including power key and four M keys Communications Optical interface: infrared interface; transmission rate: MAX 115.2 kbps;

cable interface: Start/Stop synchronization; Transmission speed: Max 38,400 bps; signal level: RS 232.

Light Source Visible laser diode at 670 nm

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Table A-1. Terminal Specifications (Continued)

Laser Class CDRH Class II and IEC Class 2 Scan Angle 53º nominal Scan Rate 36 ± 3 scans per second. Minimum Print Contrast 20% absolute dark/light reflectance at 670 nm Interface Type Serial RS-232, IrDA Power Two AAA alkaline batteries; new batteries provide up to 8,000

continuous scans; rechargeable NiMH battery pack optional.

Operating Temperature 32º to 103º F (-0º to 40º C) Drop Specification Terminal withstands multiple 4 ft (1.2 meter) drops to concrete.

Humidity 10 to 90% RH noncondensing

Ambient Light Artificial: 450 ft.-candles (4,844 lux)

Sunlight: 8,000 ft.candles (86,112 lux)

Scan Engine Decode Zone (Vcc = 5V)

The SE 1200 Wide Angle Scan Engine in your terminal decodes the symbols as shown in

Figure A-1. Typical values are shown. Table A-2 lists the typical and guaranteed distances

for selected bar code densities. The minimum element width (or “symbol density”) is the width in mils of the narrowest element (bar or space) in the symbol. The maximum usable length of a symbol at any given range is shown in Tab le A -2 .

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Specifications

Note: Typical performance at 68 F (20 C) on high quality symbols.

In. cm

11.36 28.8

5 12.7

PDT 1100

5 mil

In.

7.5 mil

1.5

0 0

7.0

100% UPC

20 mil

12.71025.4

40 mil

55 mil

38.12050.8

Depth of Field

*Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle

Figure A-1. Scan EngineTypical Decode Zone

Table A-2. Scan Engine Decode Distances

63.5

0 0

5 12.7

11.36 28.8

Symbol Density T y pic al Guaranteed

in. mm

Min.

in. cm

Max.

in. cm

Min.

in. cm

Max.

in. cm

0.005 0.127 2 5.08 4 10.16 2 5.08 4 10.16

0.0075 0.191 1.5 3.81 7 17.78 1.5 3.81 7 17.78

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Table A-2. Scan Engine Decode Distances (Continued)

100% UPC 1.5 3.81 12 30.48 1.5 3.81 10 25.40

0.020 0.508 * 16 40.64 * 14 35.56

0.040 1.01 * 20 50.80 * 18 45.72

0.055 1.40 * 25 63.50 * 23 58.42

*Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle.

Bar Code Specifications

Table A-3. Bar Code Specifications

Bar Code Type Bar Dimensions Readable Magnification Universal Product Codes

EAN-13 0.26 to 0.66 mm

(10.24 to 13.0 mils)

EAN-8 0.26 to 0.46 mm

(10.24 to 18.1 mils)

UPC-A 0.26 to 0.33 mm

(10.24 to 13.0 mils)

UPC-E 0.26 to 0.56 mm

(10.24 to 22.0 mils)

2-digit add-on 0.26 to 0.66 mm

(10.24 to 26.0 mils)

5-digit add-on 0.26 to 0.66 mm

(10.24 to 26.0 mils)

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) 0.127 mm min. (5.0 mils min.)

PCS value ≥ 0.9

Standard 2 of 5 (STF) Reflection intensity difference

between white and black bars

80%.

Codabar (NW7) 0.15 mm min. (5.91 mils min.)

0.8 to 1.0 magnification

0.8 to 1.4 magnification

0.8 to 1.0 magnification

0.8 to 1.7 magnification

0.8 to 2.0 magnifications

≥

A-4

Symbol PDT 1100 Product Reference Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

About This Guide

Chapter Descriptions

Notational Conventions

Related Publications

Service Information

Symbol Support Center

Introduction

Parts of the PDT 1100

Keypad

Functions of the PDT 1100 Keys

Batteries

Installing Alkaline Batteries

Installing an NiMH Battery Pack

Charging the EDL Cap

Initializing the PDT 1100

Backup Failure

Adjusting Beeper and LCD Settings

Adjusting the LCD Contrast

Adjusting the Beeper Volume

Beeper and Vibration Modes

Setting the Beeper/Vibration Mode

Introduction

Powering On the Terminal

Using the Keypad

Entering Numeric Data

Selecting Tasks

Entering Alphabetic Characters

Setting the Backlight

Checking the Battery Voltage Level

Scanning Bar Codes

Communications

Using the CRD 1100 Cradle

Using the Optical Interface

Using the Direct Cable

Using the Hand Strap and Pocket Clip

Using the Hand Strap

Using the Pocket Clip

System Configuration

Introduction

Hardware

Software

Flash ROM and RAM

Flash ROM

Software Structure

System Programs

Extension Programs

User Programs

Infrared Communications

Introduction

Structure of System Mode

Starting System Mode

Screen Navigation

System Mode Functions

Program Execution

Downloading

Uploading

System Environment Setting

Testing

Version Indication

Copying and Deleting Files

Introduction

Parts of the CRD 1100 Cradle

Component LED Descriptions

Powering the CRD 1100 Cradle

Charging the NiMH Battery Using the CRD 1100

Service Life of the Battery

Memory Effect

Recharging the Battery in the PDT 1100

Battery Pack Maintenance Cycling

Charging Without Discharge Mode

Using the CRG 1100 4-Slot Battery Charger

Connecting the Power Supply

Charging a Battery Pack

Battery Pack Maintenance Cycling

Batteries