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PDT 6100 Series

Product Reference Guide

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PDT 6100 Series

Product Reference Guide

70-33222-02

Revision A

June 2001

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Contents

About This Guide

Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

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

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

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

Warranty Coverage and Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Chapter 1. Getting Started

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

Parts of the PDT 6100 Series Terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Battery Chargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Connecting an External Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Radio and Network Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Spectrum One® Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Spectrum24® Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Miscellaneous Other Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Before You Use the Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Install and Charge Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Load the Appropriate Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Chapter 2. Installing the Hardware

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

Required Parts and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

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Parts of the Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Connecting the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Connecting the Internal Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Connecting to the Telephone Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Chapter 3. Batch and Spectrum One Terminal Setup

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

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

Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Set up for Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Loading an Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Initiate Host Communications Software on the PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Initiate Terminal Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Starting Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Ending Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Chapter 4. Spectrum24® RF Terminal Setup

Spectrum24 Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Accessing the Flash Disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Standard Spectrum24 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Chapter 5. Operating the PDT 6100 Series

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

Powering a Terminal On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Normal Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Automatic Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Forcing Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Restarting After a Forced Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Booting the Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Warm Boot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Cold Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Cold-Boot Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Boot to Command Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Adjusting the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Display Contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

PDT 6100 Series Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Key Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Setting the Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

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Using the Integrated Laser Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Aiming: Hold at an Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Running Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Communicating with a Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Radio Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

Communicating With a Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

Chapter 6. Maintaining the Terminal

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

When to Replace or Recharge Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Replacement Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Installing a New or Recharged Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Recharging a Spare Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Chapter 7. Error Recovery and Troubleshooting

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Start-up Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Boot Failure Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Spectrum24 Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Self Test Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Running the Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Self Test Summaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Keyboard Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Exiting Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Memory Transfer Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Set Communications Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Internal Modem Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

Scanning Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

What If ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

Appendix A. Port Pin-Outs

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

Pinouts for PDT 6100 Serial Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

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Appendix B. Keyboard Layouts

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

22-Key Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

35-Key Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

46-Key Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8

Appendix C. Communications Status Codes

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

Appendix D. Specifications

Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

Glossary

Index

Feedback

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About This Guide

The PDT 6100 Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setup, initialization, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

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

and sections in this and related documents.

Bullets (•) indicate:

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

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

numbered lists.

Related Publications

The following is a list of documents and publications that you may find useful if you want to know more about the PDT 6100 terminal itself or about the tools and utilities that are available for writing applications for the terminal.

PDT 6100 Quick Reference Guide

p/n 70-33221-XX

Series 3000 Application Programmer’s Guide

p/n 70-16308-XX

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Series 3000 Application Programmer’s Reference Manual

p/n 70-16309-XX

Series 3000 System Software Manual

p/n 70-16310-XX

Series 3000 Application Developer’s Library

p/n 70-16311-XX

CRD 6100 Quick Reference Guide

p/n 70-33725-XX

Spectrum 24 Access Point User’s Guide

p/n 70-12057-XX

Spectrum24 Flash Disk Addendum

p/n 70-31437-XX

Spectrum24 Network Terminal Technical Reference Guide

p/n 70-20193-XX

Novell LAN Workplace Reference Manual

p/n 70-20288-XX

Spectrum24 TNClient System Administrator’s Guide

p/n 70-20244-XX

Spectrum24 STEP Installation and Configuration Guide for Series 3000 Flash Disk

Terminals

p/n 70-20343-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.

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.

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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) +44 208 945 7529 (Outside UK)

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

Symbol Technologies AS Gydevang 2, DK-3450 Allerod, Denmark 7020-1718 (Inside Denmark) +45-7020-1718 (Outside Denmark)

Canada

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

Asia/Pacific

Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc. 230 Victoria Street #04-05 Bugis Junction Office Tower Singapore 188024 337-6588 (Inside Singapore) +65-337-6588 (Outside Singapore)

Austria

Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70 Suite 3

2.Haus, 5.Stock 1040 Vienna, Austria 1-505-5794 (Inside Austria) +43-1-505-5794 (Outside Austria)

Europe/Mid-East Distributor Operations

Contact your local distributor or call +44 118 945 7360

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Finland

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

Germany

Symbol Technologies GmbH Waldstrasse 68 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)

Netherlands

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France

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Italy

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Mexico

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Norway

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South Africa

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Sweden

Symbol Technologies AB Albygatan 109D Solna Sweden 84452900 (Inside Sweden) +46 84452900 (Outside Sweden)

Symbol Technologies S.A. Edificioi la Piovera Azul C. Peonias, No. 2 - Sexta Planta 28042 Madrid, Spain 9-1-320-39-09 (Inside Spain) +34-9-1-320-39-09 (Outside Spain)

Spain

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

Warranty

Symbol Technologies, Inc (“Symbol”) manufactures its hardware products in accordance with industrystandard practices. Symbol warrants that for a period of twelve (12) months from date of shipment, products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship.

This warranty is provided to the original owner only and is not transferable to any third party. It shall not apply to any product (i) which has been repaired or altered unless done or approved by Symbol, (ii) which has not been maintained in accordance with any operating or handling instructions supplied by Symbol, (iii) which has been subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress, misuse, abuse, power shortage, negligence or accident or (iv) which has been used other than in accordance with the product operating and handling instructions. Preventive maintenance is the responsibility of customer and is not covered under this warranty.

Wear items and accessories having a Symbol serial number, will carry a 90-day limited warranty. Nonserialized items will carry a 30-day limited warranty.

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Warranty Coverage and Procedure

During the warranty period, Symbol will repair or replace defective products returned to Symbol’s manufacturing plant in the US. For warranty service in North America, call the Symbol Support Center at 1-800-653-5350. International customers should contact the local Symbol office or support center. If warranty service is required, Symbol will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. Products must be shipped in the original or comparable packaging, shipping and insurance charges prepaid. Symbol will ship the repaired or replacement product freight and insurance prepaid in North America. Shipments from the US or other locations will be made F.O.B. Symbol’s manufacturing plant.

Symbol will use new or refurbished parts at its discretion and will own all parts removed from repaired products. Customer will pay for the replacement product in case it does not return the replaced product to Symbol within 3 days of receipt of the replacement product. The process for return and customer’s charges will be in accordance with Symbol’s Exchange Policy in effect at the time of the exchange.

Customer accepts full responsibility for its software and data including the appropriate backup thereof. Repair or replacement of a product during warranty will not extend the original warranty term. Symbol’s Customer Service organization offers an array of service plans, such as on-site, depot, or phone

support, that can be implemented to meet customer’s special operational requirements and are available at a substantial discount during warranty period.

General

Except for the warranties stated above, Symbol disclaims all warranties, express or implied, on products furnished hereunder, including without limitation implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The stated express warranties are in lieu of all obligations or liabilities on part of Symbol for damages, including without limitation, special, indirect, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product.

Seller’s liability for damages to buyer or others resulting from the use of any product, shall in no way exceed the purchase price of said product, except in instances of injury to persons or property.

Some states (or jurisdictions) do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the proceeding exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Introduction

The PDT 6100 terminal is a lightweight, battery powered, hand-held portable data collection device. Data is entered from the keyboard or an integrated laser scanner.

As a remote terminal, the PDT 6100 collects and stores data that is later uploaded to a host computer. The 6100 Series terminals include:

PDT 6100 - batch terminal (no radio)

PDT 6110 - Spectrum One® network

PDT 6142 - 2 Mb Spectrum24® radio network

PDT 6146 - 11 Mb Spectrum24® radio network

The operating system is DR DOS industry-standard IBM PC-DOS available programming tools. Additional programming tools are available from Symbol for easier system programming and access to special features.

Power saving features of the PDT 6100 includes auto-off and power save modes, which reduce power consumption until an operator provides input. These features conserve battery power, lengthening the time between charges or replacement.

™

, version 3.41. It is compatible with and extends the

™

. DR DOS provides access to a number of commercially

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Parts of the PDT 6100 Series Terminal

Scanner

Dis pla y

Charging LED

Scan Bar

Scan Window

Front View

To p V i e w

Scan LED

Spectrum 24 Status LE D

Power Button

Key bo a rd

Scan LED

Scan Head

Scan Triggers

Battery

Compartment

Latch

Back View

DB9 Connector

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DB9 Connector

Figure 1-1. Parts of the PDT 6100

DB9 Connector Cover

Bottom View

Serial Connector

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Accessories

The following accessories are available for the PDT 6100 terminal.

Battery Chargers

PDT 6100 Series terminals use rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery packs. NiMH batteries are charged using one of the charging accessories listed below.

Table 1-1. Battery Charging Accessories

Accessory Part Number

Single-Slot Cradle CRD 6100-1000

UBC 2000 6004-xxx

Charging and Communications Cable (with power supply)

Four-Slot Cradle CRD 6100-4000 (not yet available)

25-33665-01

Scanners

The terminal uses:

integrated, standard-range, 1-D bar code scanner

external scanner with DB9 connector.

Connecting an External Scanner

Open DB9

Connector Cover

Figure 1-1. Connecting an External Scanner

Connect external scanner cable to DB9 connector

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Radio and Network Options

Spectrum One® Network

The PDT 6110 includes an internal radio frequency transmitter/receiver for use in a Symbol Spectrum One network.

Spectrum24® Network

The PDT 6142 and PDT 6146 include an internal radio frequency transmitter/receiver for use in a Symbol Spectrum24 network.

Printers

The following printers can be used with the terminal:

Monarch Rascal

Monarch Renegade

ComTec 2-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch receipt printers

Unpacking

Remove the clear protective tape from the display and the optical connector.

Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping. Inspect all equipment for damage and make sure you have received everything listed on the packing slip.

If you find anything unsatisfactory or missing, contact your authorized customer support representative immediately.

Miscellaneous Other Accessories

A holster and other terminal storing/carrying devices are available for use with the PDT 6100.

Before You Use the Terminal

Install and Charge Battery

Prior to using the PDT 6100 for the first time, install the NiMH battery. Be sure to charge the battery before use. Refer to Chapter 6, Maintaining the Terminal.

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Load the Appropriate Software

What software you load and how you load it depends on several factors:

If this unit is intended for use in batch applications (6100) or in a Spectrum One

network environment (PDT 6110), refer to Chapter 3, Batch and Spectrum One

Terminal Setup for information on loading the software.

If this unit is intended for use in a Spectrum24 network environment (PDT 6142 or

PDT 6146), refer to Chapter 4, Spectrum24® RF Terminal Setup for general information on Spectrum24.

Getting Started

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Chapter 2

Installing the Hardware

Introduction

The CRD 6100 cradle is used for RS-232 communications, charging, and storing the PDT 6100 terminal.

This chapter provides information on setting up the cradle for charging the NiMH battery and communicating with a host or other serial device.

Required Parts and Accessories

Verify that you have the following cradle parts, cables, and other kits/accessories before attempting to mount or connect the cradle:

One-slot 61XX cradle with spare battery charging slot

RS-232 Null Modem Cable, DB-25 Male to DB-25 Female or DB-25 Male to

DB-9 Female AC Power Supply (p/n 50-14000-086)

Power cord.

Save the shipping container for storing or shipping the cradle. Inspect all equipment for damage. If anything is damaged or missing, call your authorized customer support representative immediately.

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Parts of the Cradle

Spare Battery

Charging Slot

Te r m i n a l S l o t

RJ41

Connector

Spare Batter y

Charging Slot

Spare Battery

Chargin g LED

Front View

Communications

LED

AC Power

Conn ector

Back View

Figure 2-1. Parts of the Cradle

Modem Connector

(available as an option)

DB-25

Communications

Port

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Connecting the Cables

To connect the CRD 61XX communications cables and power supply:

RJ-11 Modem Port

Power Jack

Figure 2-2. Connecting the Cables

1. Plug the RS-232 serial cable in the communications port located on the back of the cradle.

2. Connect the serial cable’s other end to the host PC’s communications port.

3. Connect the power jack to the cradle’s AC power port.

4. Connect the power supply to a line cord.

5. Insert the line cord’s connector in a standard electrical outlet.

Serial Cable

Connecting the Internal Modem

Some cradles use an optional internal modem that communicates at rates of up to 14,400 bps (with v.32 bit data compression). It can be connected directly to a telephone line through the RJ-11 port shown in Figure 2-2.

The four-slot cradle does not have an internal modem.

Note:

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To connect the internal modem:

1. Connect the phone cord into the RJ-11 port on the back of the cradle.

2. Connect the other end of the phone cord into the wall phone jack.

Caution

When connecting the internal modem to the phone line, always connect the phone line to the cradle first, then to the wall phone jack. When removing the connection, always remove the telephone line from the wall phone jack, then remove from the cradle.

There are specific firmware settings which are used to configure the modem’s hardware and software for proper operation and regulatory compliance. The terminal’s application can control these settings and enable you to view and amend the settings for country/region, pulse/tone dialing, or repeat dial timing. Incorrectly defining these settings can lead to illegal use of the modem and can create unreliable operation. The application developer should consult the Series 3000 Application Programmer’s Reference Manual for correct settings.

Connecting to the Telephone Network

A compliant telephone cord is required with an RJ-11 plug connection to the modem, terminated with an appropriate and correctly wired local telecom connector compatible with the telephone network. Such a cable may be obtained from your local supplier. Alternately, compliant RJ-11 plugs to RJ-11 plug cables may be used with a range of adapters for locations such as Europe.

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Chapter 3

Batch and Spectrum One Terminal Setup

Introduction

Before using the PDT 6100 system, perform the following procedures:

Set up the CRD 6100 cradle (refer to Chapter 2, Installing the Hardware)

Install the battery (refer to Chapter 6, Maintaining the Terminal)

Charge the battery (refer to Chapter 6, Maintaining the Terminal)

Load the system files and application(s).

Hardware Requirements

Hardware required for performing initialization includes:

Host PC

RS-232 serial null modem cable

PDT 6100 terminal

Cradle with power supply.

Refer to Chapter 2, Installing the Hardware for setting up the cradle for communication.

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Communications

For terminals being used in a direct communications (batch) environment or a Spectrum One network environment, applications are transferred from a host computer over a communications line to the terminal.

This procedure uses the SENDHEX program on the host computer and the Program Loader function (from Command Mode) on the PDT 6100.

Programs are stored in the terminal’s nonvolatile memory (NVM), also called the application EEPROM.

For details on SENDHEX, refer to the Series 3000 Application Programmer's Manual.

Other software may be used in place of the SENDHEX program.

Set up for Initialization

1. Verify that the cradle is connected to the host PC. Refer to Chapter 2, Installing the

Hardware.

2. Place the PDT 6100 in the cradle (refer to Figure 3-1) and power it off.

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Figure 3-1. Placing the PDT 6100 in the Cradle

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Loading an Application

T o download an application, initiate the communications software on the host computer and PDT 6100.

Note: To cancel communications at any time during the session, press

CLEAR on the PDT 6100. The session stops immediately.

Communication parameters specified on host and PDT 6100 must match. These parameters typically are:

38400 bps 7 bit data Odd parity None

The PDT 6100 must be connected to the host through a cradle to program the NVM.

Initiate Host Communications Software on the PC

1. Power on host computer.

2. Start the communication program.

3. At a DOS prompt, enter the SENDHE X comm a nd:

sendhex pgmname 38400 com2

where:

SENDH E X is the command. pgmname is the application being loaded (.hex extension is optional). parameters are the communications parameters following the program name.

Parameters include baud rate, communications port, data bits, parity, and flow control . To accept the defau lt param eters, d o not enter a value.

In the example, baud rate is set to 38400 bps and communications port to COM2. The default values are accepted for the remaining parameters.

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Note: Versions of SENDHEX earlier than 3.0 do not support flow control.

If you use an earlier version and encounter communication errors, use a lower baud rate. If you use a later version of SENDHEX and have communications errors, try setting flow control to XON/XOFF.

4. SENDHEX displays the prompt:

Press <ENTER> to begin commun ica tions .

5. Do NOT press <ENTER> yet. Before starting communications (refer to Starting

Communications on page 3-6), set up the PDT 6100 for loading a HEX image as

directed in the following sections.

Initiate Terminal Communications

1. Boot the PDT 6100 to command mode. For the 22-Key terminal:

" Press and hold <SEND> and <9>. " Press and release PWR. " Release <SEND> and <9>.

For the 35-Key terminal:

" Press and hold <BKSP> and <SHIFT>. " Press and release PWR. " Release <BKSP> and <SHIFT>.

For the 46-Key terminal:

" Press and hold <F> and . " Press and release <PWR>. " Release <F> and .

The display shows the function selector screen:

COMMAN D M ODE

Select func tion Self Test

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2. Scroll through Command Mode options u sing UpArrow or DownArrow until

“Program loader” is displayed. Press <ENTER>.

3. The PDT 6100 displays:

Progra m l oader WARNIN G: NVM WILL BE ERASED CONTINUE? <ENT>

Before loading the new application, erase NVM’s original contents.

To cancel this operation, press <CLEAR>.

Note:

4. Press <ENTER> to erase the NVM.

Wait while the NVM is erased. When complete, the program prompts for the communications parameters.

5. Baud Rate.The PDT 6100 displays:

Comm Parameters

Baud 5 38400

Scroll through the list using UpArrow or DownArrow. When the correct rate is displayed (38400 is recommended), press <ENTER>.

6. Data Bits. The PDT 6100 displays:

Comm Parameters

Data Bits 7

Press <7> (recommended) or <8> to specify data bits, or scroll through the list using UpArrow and DownArrow. Press <ENTER> when the correct value is displayed.

Note: If 8 data bits is selected, the program selects “No parity” and skips

the next step.

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7. Parity. If 7 data bits is selected, the PDT 6100 displays:

Comm Parameters

Parity Odd

Press the first letter of a parity option (Even, Odd, None, Space, or Mark), or scroll using UpArrow and DownArrow and press <ENTER> when th e correct value is displayed.

8. Flow Control. The PDT 6100 displays:

Comm Parameters

Flow Control None

Press the first letter of a flow control option (None, Xon/Xoff, or RTS/CTS), or scro ll using UpArrow or DownArrow and press <ENTER> when the correct value is displayed.

9. Go to Starting Communications to continue.

Starting Communications

The PDT 6100 is ready to receive the program from the host PC and displays:

Comm Parameters

Start? <ENT >

1. Press <ENTER> on the PDT 6100. The PDT 6100 waits a few seconds for the host PC to initiate communications. While waiting, the PDT 6100 displays:

Comm Parameters

Receiv ing :

If the host is not ready or the cable is not connected between the host PC and cradle, the terminal d is p lays:

Awaiti ng DSR

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2. Press <ENTER> on the host computer. SENDHEX begins transmitting the program

image. When communications are established, the PDT 6100 displays:

Progra m l oader

Receiv ing : XX XX

where XXXX is the program segment address being transferred.

3. When the transmission is complete, the PDT 6100 displays:

Progra m l oader

Status 0000

A status of 0000 (all zeros) indicates a successful transfer. Other status values indicate an error. These val ues are p rovid ed in Appendix C, Communications Status

Codes.

Ending Communications

To return to the Command Mode main menu:

1. Press <CLEAR> on the PDT 6100.

2. Power down the PDT 6100.

3. Remove the PDT 6100 from the cradle.

4. Reboot the PDT 6100 using the appropriate cold boot sequence described in Booting

the Terminal on page 5-4.

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Chapter 4

Spectrum24

RF Terminal Setup

Spectrum24 Terminals

In Spectrum24 terminals, wireless connectivity is accomplished using standard communications protocols. Because they are standard, the protocols are generalized and take up considerably more space on the terminal’s NVM than is required for Spectrum One terminals. Because there is less space available in NVM for application files, the terminal operates with an additional megabyte of non-volatile memory or flash disk. This extra memory is used to reduce not only the boot times but also the time and resources required to load applications into the terminal. The flash disk also offers the possibility of running multiple applications from the same terminal (re fer to the Spectrum24 Terminal Setup and Utilities Reference Guide p/n 72-50795-01 for more information). With version 3.03 or later of the system software (LWP.HEX), the terminal can also run diagnostic tools.

Accessing the Flash Disk

The flash disk is accessed through a driver, FLASHDSK.SYS, which makes th e flash disk appear to a program as another disk drive (E:). The drive has characteristics of fast reading but slow writing (for example, even for the smallest files, the write process takes 3-4 seconds). These characteristics make it ideal for files that are written once, accessed often, and seldom updated.

We recommend that you use the flash disk (E:) mainly for application and configuration file storage. It is important to note that because of the slow writing time (3-4 seconds), writing files during a power interruption (low battery, dead battery, suspend, pow er off, o r power failure) could corrupt the disk. Be sure to o n ly write data to the disk with the terminal connected to external power or with the battery fully charged to avoid problems. To avoid overwriting the flash disk by mistake, the flash di sk is set t o read-only mode for normal operation. The softwa re installation or application software takes care of write/read mode switching for you.

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Standard Spectrum24 Software

The terminal comes with the system software installed, including:

Spectrum24 radio dri vers

TCP/IP software

configuration files

various utilities.

A BIOS of versi on 3.08 or later is required. The default files c over most expected installatio ns/initializations with minor changes a s

detailed in this chapter. If your requireme nts are more advanced, refer to the Spectrum24 Network Terminal

Technical Reference Guide (p/n 70-20193-XX) for more information on the Spectrum24 RF netwo rk , S LA ODI .COM , t he Sy mbo l- pr ov ide d ODI dr iv er, a nd t he con fig ur at i on fi l e se tups requ ired for various platforms.

Refer to the Spectrum24 Terminal Setup and Utilities Reference Guide (p/n 72-50795-XX) for more information on Spectrum24 boot options, addressing, initializing the terminal, and Access Point (AP) associations.

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Chapter 5

Operating the PDT 6100 Series

Introduction

This chapter describes how to operate a PDT 6100 terminal, including:

Powering the terminal on/off

Boo ting the term i nal

Adjusting the display’s contrast

Entering data using the keyboard

Entering data through the integrated scanner

Communicating with other devices using the Charging and Communications Cable.

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Powering a Terminal On and Off

Because the terminal is battery powered, it is important to save power whenever possible. You can minimize power loss and increase battery life by turning the terminal off when data is not being entered.

While the terminal’s processor and display are off, programs or data in the system's memory are retained. Before the terminal powers up, it checks the batteries for enough power to ensure reliable operation and data storage. Power-up restores the display, and processing continues from where it was before power-down.

Powering the terminal on does not boot the system or initialize either the program or data. For more information on initialization, refer to Chapter 3, Batch and Spectrum One Terminal

Setup.

Normal Power

Charge the NiMH battery before use!

Note:

To power the terminal on or off, press < > (PWR).

Automatic Power

Depending on the application, a number of other events may turn a terminal on or off.

Power O n

The system powers on when a key other than < > (PWR) is presse d .

The system powers on when a scanner trigger is pressed.

The program powers on the system at a preset time to perform unattended

operations, such as an overni ght communications session. The program powers on the system in response to a modem ring or an RS-232 device

connected to the RJ connector.

Power O f f

If not used for a specific period of time, as determined by the application, the system powers off automatically to conserve power.

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Forcing Power Off

If a terminal freezes in the middle of operation and pressing < > (PWR) does not power it off, you can force the system to power off, which reduces the drain on the batteries until you can download any collected data to the host system.

To force the system to power off, press and hold < > (PWR) for 15-20 seconds. Since the terminal is still frozen at this time, turning the power back on does not solve the

problem. To recover the data held in mem ory, perform a Warm Boot (refer to Booting the Terminal on page 5-4).

Restarting After a Forced Power Off

If an operator is forced to power down a terminal because of defective software, the System Administrator should restart the system using the warm or cold boot procedures in the follo w ing sec t ion.

Note: Do not use the power key to restart if the terminal was forced off due

to defective system or application program software in NVM.

Pressing < > (PWR) only causes the program to resume where it left

off, trying to perform the same unsuccessful operation.

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Booting the Terminal

Powering the terminal on does not boot the system or initialize the program or data. To initia lize the te rm inal, perform either a warm or cold boot.

Warm Boot

A warm boot resets the operating system while preserving the program and data on the RAM disk. This process is similar to pressing the <Ctrl+Alt+Del> keys on a PC, except that it does not clear the system's memory. To perform a warm boot:

For the 22-Key terminal:

" Power the terminal off " Press and hold Down Arrow and Period " Press and release <PWR> " Release Down Arrow and Period.

For the 35-Key terminal:

" Power the terminal off " Press and hold <F> and <J>. " Press and release <PWR>. " Release <F> and <J>.

For the 46-Key terminal:

" Power the terminal off " Press and hold <4> and <5>. " Press and release <PWR>. " Release <4> and <5>.

The terminal displays a copyrig h t mes s age, RAM size, expand ed memory RAM size, etc., depending on the s ys t em's configuration. Other information display ed depends on the operating system, installed device drivers , and AUTOEXEC.BAT commands. If this warm boot procedure fails to restart the termin al, use the Cold Boot procedure.

Note: If the batteries are replaced and the supercap is discharged, the

terminal cold boots.

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Cold Boot

A cold boot fully resets the system and clears memory, including the RAM disk. Any programs and data stored in memory or on the RAM disk are deleted. Nonvolatile memory (NVM — the Application EEPROM) is not affected. If the cold-boot procedure fails to restart the terminal, refer to Chapter 7, Error Recovery and Troubleshooting.

Caution

This procedure permanently erases all data and software in the terminal unless they reside in NVM. Contents of RAM are lost.

To perform a cold boot:

For the 22-Key terminal:

" Power the terminal off " Press and hold Up Arrow, <4>, and <ENTER> " Press and release <PWR> " Release Up Arrow, <4>, and <ENTER>.

For the 35-Key terminal:

" Power the terminal off " Press and hold <SPACE>, <FUNC>, and Up Arrow " Press and release <PWR> " Release <SPACE>, <FUNC>, and Up Arrow .

For the 46-Key terminal:

" Power the terminal off " Press and hold <A>, , and <D> " Press and release <PWR> " Release <A>, , and <D>.

The terminal displays version information, copyrigh t, RAM size, and installed expanded memory RAM size. Other information displayed depends on the operating system, installed device drivers, and AUTOEXEC.BAT commands.

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Cold-Boot Failure

During a cold boot, the system briefly displays a status line for each driver as it loads in the format:

0: Driver #.##

The line shows a status value, usually 0, followed by the name and version number of the driver. If the sy ste m halts at one of these lines and displays a status value other than 0, the displayed device driver failed to load properly.

If such a failure occurs, try cold booting the terminal again. If this does not solve the problem, call the Symbol Support Center.

More troubleshooting information is provided in the publications listed in Related

Publications at the beginning of this manual.

Boot to Command Mode

Command Mode provides functions for:

Running the Self-Test program to verify that the hardwar e is operating properly

(refer to Chapter 7, Error Recovery and Troubleshooting). Performing a Memory Transfer to upload data from a terminal to a host system (refer

to Chapter 7, Error Recovery and Troubleshooting). Performing a Program Download to transfer an application from the host to a

terminal (refer to Chapter 3, Batch and Spectrum One Terminal Setup).

To boot to Command Mode:

For the 22-Key terminal:

" Power the terminal off " Press and hold <SEND> and <9>. " Press and release <PWR>. " Release <SEND> and <9>.

For the 35-Key terminal:

" Power the terminal off " Press and hold <BKSP> and <SHIFT>. " Press and release <PWR>. " Release <BKSP> and <SHIFT>.

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For the 46-Key terminal:

" Power the terminal off " Press and hold <F> and . " Press and release <PWR>. " Release <F> and .

Adjusting the Display

Backlighting

The terminal’s backlight illuminates the display in dimly lit areas.

Use of backlighting can significantly reduce battery life.

Note:

To turn the backl ight on or o ff, press the following keys in sequence:

<Func> then <L> (Lam p)

The backlight also turns off when a terminal is powered off or when a timeout set by the application occurs.

Display Contrast

The LCD display contrast is adjustable, making the display more readable in different lighting conditions, at various temperatures, with different attachments, and at other viewing angles.

To increase contrast (darken) by one step, press the following keys in sequence:

To decrease contrast (lighten) by one step, press:

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PDT 6100 Series Keyboard

The keyboard is used for entering data and issuing commands to the terminal. Figure 5-1,

Figure 5-2, and Figure 5-3 illustrate the standard 22-key, 35-key , and 46-key keyboards

respectively. Refer to Appendix B, Keyboard Layouts for more information. The keys on the keyboard are distinguished as modifier keys and character keys. Because

terminal keyboards have fewer keys than PC keyboards, each character key can produce more than the usual one or two characters. The four modifier keys, Shift, Alpha, Ctrl, and Func, used individually or in combination, determine which character or special function the character keys produce.

Using the Keyboard

Except for during boot operations, the t erminal expects the operator to press keys one at a time. If ERR3000 is loaded, and if two or more keys are pressed simultaneously, the system indicates a Double Key error.

The keyboard also has an optionally configurable auto-repeat function. If the application allows, a charac ter repeats as long as the key is held down. If the key is pressed immediately following a modifier key, the modifier sequence affect s only the first occurrence of the character key.

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SCAN

FUNC BACK

SEND CLR

789

E N

T E R

Figure 5-1. PDT 6100 Standard 22-Key Keyboard

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Figure 5-2. PDT 6100 Standard 35-Key Keyboard

SCAN

ABC

CTL

789 456

CLR

FNC

SHF

BSP

123

ENTER

Figure 5-3. PDT 6100 Standard 46-Key Keyboard

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Modifier Ke y s

The Shift, Alpha, Function, and Control keys are modifier keys. When pressed indiv idually or in certain combin atio n s, these keys change the keyboard stat e and possibly the c haracter produced by the character key subsequently pressed.

For example:

Pressing <Alpha> causes the numeric keys to produce letters.

Pressing <Func> followed by <Ctrl> produces Alt characters, with the same effect as

pressing the Alt key on a PC. Pressing <Func> and a scanner trigger enables that trigger for scanning. Refe r to the

section Scanning on page 5-12 for more information. The opposite trigger is another Alpha key (Al pha Shift), producing capital letters. It

is active only when held down. The <Alpha> key on the keyboard affects all succeeding character keys until <Alpha>

is pressed again. The other modifier keys affect only the next character key.

Refer to Appendix B, Keyboard Layouts for the characters and operations produced by pressing a sequence of modifier keys on the standard terminal keyboards. These key assignments can be changed by an application. Refer to your application documentation for any special key assignments.

Cancelling a Modifier Key

To cancel the effect of a modifier key, press it again.

Keyboard State

The cursor’s shape indicates the current keyboard state, unless changed by the application. The standard cursor shapes are shown in Table 6-2 on page 6-3.

Key Descriptions

Most of the keys are s elf-explanato ry. Letter keys produce letters, number keys produce numbers. Keys that perform special functions are described in Table .

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Table 5-1. Sp ecial Keys

Operating the PDT 6100 Series

22-Key

Key Name

FUNC FUNC

35-Key

Key Name

CTRL (Control)

(Function)

46-Key

Key Name

CTL

(Control) FUNC

(Function)

Description

Invokes the control command.

Invokes the function command for certain utilities, such as turning on the back light.

" Press FUNC and the corresponding numeric key to

produce function keys F1 to F10.

" Press FUNC, then to scroll left and FUNC to scroll

right.

" Press FUNC then BKSP to enter a blank space.

BACK BKSP

(Backspace)

PWR (Power)

CLEAR CLR (Clear) Partially or completely escapes from an application

SHIFT SHF (Shift) Accesses the shifted keyboard.

ENTER ENTER ENTER Places entered data into the terminal’s memory.

BKSP (Backspace)

PWR (Power)

Erases information entered on the display one character at a time. Information erased this way cannot be recovered. This key is also used to produce a break by pressing CTL, BKSP.

Turns the t erminal on and of f.

level or screen. CLR also clea rs all data typed fr om the display.

Move the cursor up, down. Press FUNC then to scroll left; press FUNC then to scroll right. Arrow key use depends on the application.

Moves the cursor up, down.

Move the cursor left, right.

ALPHA Shifts the keyboard to produce alphabetic characters. SPACE Places a blank space on a line of the display.

SEND Allows you to send data to the host.

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Scanning

Before scannin g can occur, the application must implement routines to support bar code scanning. Fo r information on scanning applications and on programming the scanner, refer to the Series 3000 Application Development Kit.

The PDT 6100 terminal supports an integrated 1-D standard scanning device.

Setting the Trigger

The integrated scanner has a unique trigger that the operator can configure. To use the integrated laser scanner:

1. Power on the system and scanner by pressing < > ( PWR) or the scanner trigger.

2. Lift up and turn the scan element on the top of the terminal to the preferred orientation for scanning (refer to Fig ure 5-4). The scan head turns only toward the back of the terminal.

Figure 5-4. Positioning the Integrated Scanner

3. Lock the scan head in position, facing the side of the terminal.

4. T o select the trigger , press the <FUNC> key and the trigger you are most comfortable using. The other trigger defaults to an ALPHA shift key. Depending on the application, the terminal m ay beep t o in dicate a t r ig ger is selec te d.

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Using the Integrated Laser Scanner

To scan:

1. Power on the system and scanne r by pressing the < > ( PWR), the SCAN bar, or a

trigger. The Scan LED lights yellow if scanning is enabled and the laser is on.

2. Turn the scanner to the direction you wish to scan. The scanner turns toward the

back of the 6100.

3. Point the PDT 6100 at the bar code and press the scan bar or a side trigger.

Figure 5-5. Scanning a Bar Code

4. Ensure that the scan beam crosses all bars and spaces on the symbol, as shown below .

Right Wrong

5. Hold the scanner farther away for larger symbols, and closer for symbols with bars

that are close together.

6. The LED turns from yellow to green for successful decodes. The PDT 6100 may also

beep.

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Aiming: Hold at an Angle

Do not hold the 6100’s scan window directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting directly back into the scan window from the bar code is known as specular reflection. This strong light can “blind” the scanner and make decoding difficult. The area where specular reflection occurs is known as a “dea d zone”.

You can tilt the 6100 up to 55° forward or back and achieve a successful decode. Practice quickly shows what toleran ces to work within.

Figure 5-6. Scanning Angle and Specular Reflection

Range

Any scanning de vic e decodes well ove r a parti cular w orki ng range — minimum an d maximum distances from the bar code. This range varies according to bar code density and scanning device optics.

Scanning within range brings quick and constant decodes; scanning too close or too far away prevents decodes. You need to find the right working range for the bar codes you are scanning. The best general advice is:

Hold the scanner farther away for larger symbols.

Move the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together.

Start scanning at a distance from the bar code — not from direct contact. If the bar

code does not readily decode, move the scanner in closer.

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The best way to specify the appropriate working range is through a chart called a Decode Zone (Figure 5-7). A decode zone simply plots working range as a function of minimum element widths of bar code symbols.

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

SE 900

STANDARD

5 mil

2.2

1.8

2.0

4.8

7.5 mil

6.2

100% UPC

20 mil

* *

40 mil

55 mil

13.0

20.0

25.0

26.0

In. cm

38.1

25.4

12.7

25.4

38.1

In.cm0

12.71025.41538.12050.82563.53076.2

Depth of Field

Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle

Figure 5-7. PDT 6100 Decode Zone

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Running Communications

Communicating with a Host

The 6100 communicates with a host or printer through the CRD 6100 or the Charging and Communications Cable (CCC).

To communicate with a host or printer through the CRD 6100:

1. Set up the cradle as described in Connecting the Cables on page 2-3, or in the CRD 6100 Quick Reference Guide.

2. Place the 6100’s base in the cradle. Press the top of the 6100 against the cradle back until it is firmly seated.

The terminal’s Charging LED flashes yellow and then lights solid yellow when the terminal is securely placed in the cradle.

3. Start the communications program on the host and the 6100.

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Figure 5-8. PDT 6100 Seated in CRD 6100

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To communicate with a host through the CCC (refer to Figure 5-9):

1. Plug the CCC‘s 10-pin RJ41 connector in the 6100’s base.

2. Connect the DB-9 connector to the host’s serial (COMM) port.

3. Start the communications program on the host and the 6100.

CCC

DB-9 Connector

RJ41 Connector

Figure 5-9. Using the CCC to Connect the PDT 6100

to a Host PC (shown) or Printer

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Radio Communications

The PDT 6110 operates in a Symbol Spectrum One RF network; the PDT 6140 operates in a Symbol Spectrum24 RF netw ork.

The Status LED indicates the state of the 6100’s connection t o either of the RF networks:

Off indicates that the radio is working and associated with an access point

(Spectrum24) or base station (Spectrum One).

(The Status LED indication of RF activity is presently not available.)

Flashing green once per second

Refer to the network documentation for more information on operating the PDT 6100 in the specific RF environment.

indicates that the radi o is out of range or not assoc ia ted with a n access point or base station.

(The Status LED indication of RF activity is presently not available.)

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Communicating With a Printer

To connect the terminal to a prin ter, use the CCC or the appropriate prin ter cable. The following directions apply to the CCC:

1. Plug the CCC’s 10-pin RJ-41 connector into the PDT 6100 terminal’s serial port (refer to Figure 5-9).

2. Plug the DB-9 connector in the communications port on the printer.

3. Start the communications program.

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Maintaining the Terminal

Batteries

The PDT 6100 terminal’s primary power is provided by a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack.

Battery Life

Many factors affect battery pack life, including temperature, battery age, and data collection method. Uses and operating conditions which affect battery life are:

scanning

“power save” mode

radio commun ications

backlighting

very high operating temperatures

very low operating temperatures.

The approximate battery life between charges is summarized in Table 6-1. Note that these values vary with the application. Applications involving radio communications shorten these times.

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Table 6-1. Battery Life: PDT 6100

Battery Type Input Method Approx. Operating

Time: PDT 6100

1500 mAh NiMH Keyboard 50 hou rs 45 hou rs 48 hour s

Laser Scanner 6400 + scans 6100 + scans 6200 + scans Radio N/A 7.5 hours 10 hours

* Power consumption is highly application-dependent. The figures above represent battery life of typical applications. However, battery life with individual applications will vary.

Approx. Operating

Time: PDT 6110

Approx. Operating

Time: PDT 614X

When to Replace or Recharge Batteries

The terminal provides two types of indicators to notify you when batte ry power is running low: warning messages and modified cursors. These indicators may be changed or disabled by an application program.

LOW POWER — When the batt ery is low, the cursor cha n g es as shown in

Table 6-2 If ERR3000 is loaded, the message LOW BATTERY also appears. At this

level, the terminal continues to operate , but there is probably less than 1 hour of usable power left.

VERY LOW — When the power is very low, the DEAD BATTERY message appears

and the system powers off. Replace or recharge the battery before attempting to use the terminal. If the battery is not immediately recharged or replaced, data may be lost.

Battery life var ies between 500 - 1000 charge / discha rg e c yc les. This variation depends on the depth of discharge. In general, replace batteries which exhibit less than 80% of their total rated capacity.

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Table 6-2. Cursor Indicators

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Supercap Power Backup

To prevent data loss during battery replacement, the terminals have a supercap power backup. The supercap backup provides sufficient power to preserve mem ory contents for approximately 15 minutes while batteries are replaced. The supercap does not provide enough power to operate the terminal. On receiving a low battery message, replace or recharge the pr imary batteri es immediately.

Replacement Batteries

A rechargeable 1500 mAh NiMH b attery pa ck, p/n 21-33061-01, can be ordered from Symbol Technologies.

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Installing a New or Recharged Battery Pack

To install a new or recharged NiMH battery:

1. Turn the battery pack latch counterclockwise and remove the battery compartment door.

Figure 6-1. Removing the Battery Compartmen t Door

2. Lift the battery pack out.

3. Slide a NiMH battery pack in the compartment, with the contacts facing inside the compartment and the tab facing the top of the compartment (Figure 6-2).

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Contacts

Figure 6-2. Inserting the NiMH Battery Pack

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4. Replace the battery compartment door (Figure 6-3).

Figure 6-3. Replacing th e Battery Compartment Door

5. Turn the latch clockwise to secure the battery.

Charging the Battery

Using the CRD 6100

To charge the NiMH battery in the PDT 6100:

1. Seat the PDT 6100 in a CRD 6100 connected to a powe r sour ce.

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Figure 6-4. S e a ting the PDT 6100 in the CR D 6100

2. The PDT 6100’s Charging LED flashes yellow at the start, lights solid yellow while

the battery is charging, and lights solid green when the battery is fully charged.

The charging time required is approximately 2.5 hours.

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Using the CCC

The optional CCC provides power from a wall-mounted power supply for recharging the NiMH battery while the 6100 is in use.

To connect the 6100 and the CCC:

1. Plug the CCC’s 10-pin RJ41 connector in the 6100’s base.

2. Plug the connector from the 12V power supply in the CCC’s power input jack (power supply p/n 50-14000-086).

3. Connect the power supply’s connecto r to a power lin e cord.

Figure 6-5. Connecting the CCC

4. Connect the power line cord to a wall outlet. Batteries recharge in 2.5 hours.

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Recharging a Spare Battery Pack

To recharge a spare b attery pack in the cradle:

1. Insert the battery pack sideways, contacts down, into the spare battery slot, with the

tab facing either the right or left side of the cradle.

2. Angle one side of the battery under the lip on the cradle’s well.

3. Press down on the other side of the battery until the latch catches.

Latch

Battery

Ta b

Charging LED

Lip on cradle well

Figure 6-6. Charging a Spare Battery Pack

The cradl e’s Charging LED flashes yell ow when the battery is first insert ed. The LED lights solid yellow to indicate the spare battery is charging, and switches to solid green when the battery is charged. The spare battery recharges in 2.5 hours.

4. Remove the spare battery and place it in the PDT 6100, or leave it in the cradle for

temporary storage. To remove the battery, grip on either side of the battery and lift it out of the charging

slot.

Note: The spare battery can be inserted with the tab pointing to either side

of the cradle well.

Other Charging Options

The NiMH battery pack can be charged in the UBC 2000 Charger. See instructions provided with the charger for more information.

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Battery Charging Tips

For maximum capacity and battery life:

Charge at temperatures between 0oC and 40oC (32oF and 104oF). Optimum

charging occurs at room temperature (about 20 range, batteries may not charg e to rated capacity.

Recharge as soon as you see the "Low Battery" message.

Charge NiMH batteries after storage.

C to 25oC). Above or below that

Cleaning

The terminal requires a minimum amount of maintenance. However, keep the terminal clean to avoid problems and prolong the terminal’s life.

Before doing any maintenance or cleaning, power the terminal off. To clean a terminal, use a clean, soft cloth dampened with a mild cleaner such as soap and

water. Do not use abrasive paper, cloth, or abrasive/corrosive cleaners. Wipe the entire terminal, except for the scanner window, with the damp cloth. Clean the

keypad and scanner triggers. Wipe the scanner window periodically with a lens tissue or other material suitable for

cleanin g optical ma t erial su ch a s e y eglasses .

Caution

Do not pour, spray, or spill any liquid onto any part of the terminal, particularly the scanner or scan element components.

Storage

If the terminal will not be used for a while, store it in a cool, dry place, away from dust. For the best protection, repack the terminal in the original shipping container for storage.

Caution

If you remove the primary battery , the terminal maintains memory contents for at least 15 minutes. T o prevent loss of programs and data, transmit them

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to a host computer before removing the primary batteries for longer than 15 minutes.

When you remove the terminal from storage without the battery pack, reset the real time clock. Refer to the Series 3000 Application Programmer’s Reference Manual or Series 3000 Application Programmer’s Guide for specific instructions.

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Error Recovery and Troubleshooting

Introduction

This chapter provides information to assist in basic trouble analysis and correction for the PDT 6100, including:

Error messages

Troubleshooting start-up failures

Troubleshooting Spectrum24 terminal initialization failures

Running the self test function

Self test summaries

Keyboard test

Running memory transfer

Scanning problems.

Error Messages

If ERR3000 is loaded in the system configuration, the terminal displays the following messages to indicate error conditions that affect system performance. A message is usually accompanied by one or more beeps, after which the system returns to its previous statu s.

The application can change the actual word ing of the messages or disable messages. The messages listed in Table 7-1 are representative. Refer to the Series 3000 Application Programmer's Guide or your application guide for additional information.

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Table 7-1. Error Messages

Message Explanation

Double Key Error Two or more keys were pressed at the same time. This does

not include boot sequences (refer to Chapter 5, Operating

the PDT 6100 Series, for boot sequences).

Low Battery The battery p ack shoul d be recha rged or replaced as soon as

possible.

Dead Battery Replace or rechar ge the b attery pac k imme diately. After th is

message is displayed, the system shuts off. You may not be able to power it on again until the battery pack is charged.

Power Fault The last power off was caused by a power failure. This

occurs, for exampl e, if t he bat tery pack is r emoved whi le the terminal is on or the batteries fail suddenly.

Troubleshooting

Start-up Failure

Problems are most frequently start-up failures. If cold booting the terminal does not start the application successfully, either the application, the system software, or the system is malfunctioning. If you can boot the system to command mode, try the following:

Use Program Loader to download a new version of the software to NVM. This

procedure is described in Chapter 3, Batch and Spectrum One Terminal Setup for batch or Spec trum One terminals, or Chapter 4, Spectrum24® RF Terminal Setup for Spectrum24 terminals.

Use Self Test to check whether system hardware is operational. The Self Test

procedure is described later in this chapter. After downloading new software, warm boot the terminal as described in Chapter 5, Operating the PDT 6100 Series.

Boot Failure Messages

During a cold boot, the system briefly displays a status line for each driver as it loads, in the format:

0:Driv er # .##

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The line shows a status value, usually 0, followed by the name and version number of the driver. If the s ystem halts at one of these lines and displays a status value other than 0, the displayed device driver did not load properly.

If such a failure occurs, cold boot the terminal again. If this does not solve the problem, call Symbol Customer Support.

More troubleshooting information is found in the documentation listed in Related

Publications.

Spectrum24 Terminal

The command mode troubleshooting procedures utilized by 6100 batch or Spectrum One terminals are not available to terminals operating in a Spectrum24 network environment. Ty pical initialization and operating problems and solutions for Spectrum24 terminals are listed in Table 7-2.

Table 7-2. Troubleshooting Spectrum24 Terminals

Problem Explanation/Action

Out of r ange Terminal is out o f th e Access Point’s range.

If you move the terminal during initialization, the terminal may be out of range of the AP and unable to complete the initialization process.

Move back in range and repeat the initialization process.

Startup process fails Boot server type (BOOTP or DHCP) doesn’t exist.

Verify that the boot server is operating and able to respond to TCP/ IP, BOOTP, o r DHCP requests from the terminal.

Low battery message. Place the terminal in a cradle and recharge battery.

Power terminal off and replace battery.

Battery is dead. Battery not replaced af te r rec eivi ng low bat te ry mes sage or te rmi nal

left on for more than 24 hours. Recharge or replace the battery.

Terminal disassociated from Access Point.

Application does not respond to interactive operations. Applications using internal batch mode continue to function until

required to transmit via radio, then fail to work. No message displayed.

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Self Test Function

PDT 6100 terminal includes a series of self tests which verify that terminal hardware components are operating properly. Run self test if you suspect a problem with the hardware. Except for keyboard testing, no operator inpu t is necessary after selecting a test screen.

Running the Self Test

Access the Self Test function from the Command Mode menu:

1. Boot to command mode (refer to Chapter 5, Operating the PDT 6100 Series for boot sequences).

2. On the Command Mode screen, use the <UpArrow> or <DownArrow> to scroll through the options.

3. Highlight Screen Test and press <Enter>.

Self Test Summaries

The Self Test is divided into five functions or screens:

Config Screen 1 - Reports the terminal type and version, time, date, main battery status, current power source, and status of the serial ports when a loopback connector is used.

Config Screen 2 - Reports information on the keyboard and display. If a laser scanner is attached, the test reports if the trigger is pulled or not. If a wand scanner is attached, the test reports whether the wand is scanning black or white.

Memory Screen - Tests ROM, RAM, and EMS (Expande d) m e mor y, and reports the amount of RAM and EMS.

Fill Screen - Fills the entire screen with a test pattern to verify that the entire screen displays.

Set RTC Screen - Sets the time and date settings of the real-time clock.

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Keyboard Test

Keyboard tes ting can b e performed while the terminal displays Config Screen 1 results. Te st any keys except Clear and PWR. When you press a key, the corresponding key code is

displayed on the top row to the right of the test name. T able 7-3, Table 7-4, and Table 7-5 li st the codes for the 22-key, 35-key, and 46-key keyboards, respectively.

Table 7-3. 22-Key Keyboard Test Codes

Key Test Code Key Test Code

Left Arrow 00 6 14 Right Arrow 01 5 13 Up Arrow 03 4 12 Down Arrow 04 3 17 FUNC 05 2 16 SEND 06 1 15

- 07 0 19 9 11 . 18 8 10 ENTER 20 7 09

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Table 7-4. 35-Key Keyboard Test Codes

Key Test Code Key Test Code

Alpha 0 M 18 Space 1 N 19 Shift 2 9 22 Func 4 8 21 Ctrl 5 7 20 A 6 6 26 B 7 5 25 C 8 4 24 D 9 3 30 E 10 2 29 F 11 1 28 G 12 0 32

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Table 7-5. 46-Key Keyboard Test Codes

Key Test Code Key Test Code

CONTROL 3 V 26 SHIFT 2 W 27 A 5 X 28 B 6 Y 29 C 7 Z 30 D 8 Up Arrow 33 E 9 Down Arrow 34 F 10 0 44 G 11 1 41 H 12 2 42 I 13 3 43 J 14 4 38 K 15 5 39 L 16 6 40 M 17 7 35 N 18 8 36 O 19 9 37 P 20 BKSP 31 Q 21 SPACE 47 R 22 FUNC 1 S 23 . 32 T 24 ENTER 45 U 25

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Exiting Self Test

The test loop continues updatin g the time and battery st a t us and processing keystrokes. To end the test, press <Clear>.The display returns to the Command Mode menu.

Memory Transfer Program

Command Mode includes a memory transfer utility that transfers data from a terminal to a host PC for program troubleshooting. Programmers can analyze an application using tools provided in the Series 3000 Application Development Kit and described in the Series 3000 Application Programmer’s Reference Manual.

Hardware Setup

1. Turn OFF the terminal and host PC. Disconnect or unplug the cradle, if used.

Caution

Always turn off the terminal before attaching or removing cables.

2. Connect the terminal and host PC using the communications/charger cable: a. Plug the CCC’s RJ41 connector in the terminal’s base. b. Plug the CCC’s DB-9 connector in the host PC’s communications port.

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3. Connect the host to the CRD 6100:

a. Plug the null modem’s connector in the cradle’s communications port. b. Plug the other connector in the host’s communications port. c. Place the te rminal in the cradle.

4. Power on the host PC.

5. Plug in the cradle, if used.

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Figure 7-2. Cradle Connections for Memory Transfer

Set Communications Parameters

Host

1. Start the Communications program on the host PC.

2. Set up the host communication parameters ( t hese parameters must match the

terminal’s pa ra meters). At the DOS prompt on the host, enter:

RCVHEX <filename.hex> <baud rate> <comport#>

Typical parameters are:

38400 bps 7 bit data Odd parity Xon/Xoff flow control

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Te rm i n a l

1. Boot the terminal to Command Mode (refer to Chapter 5, Operating the PDT 6100

Series for the appropriate key sequence).

2. Select the Memory Transfer function from the Command Mode menu. Use <UpArrow> or <DownArrow> to scroll through the command mode options until Memory Tr an s f er is displayed, and pres s <Enter>.

3. Select the range of memory to transfer by pressing the first letter of the desired range (All, Range, or None), or use the <UpArrow> or <DownArrow> and press <Enter>.

If you select All, the program skips to the range verification screen (step 7). If you select Range, the screen displays:

RAM Use Arrow Keys Start End 00000 9FFFF

4. Specify a range of RAM by setting the Start and End addresses. " Use <RightArrow> and <LeftArrow> to move the cursor to the digit to be

changed " Use <UpArrow> and <DownArrow> to change th e values. Type a range and press <Enter>.

5. Specify a range of NVM to transfer. Choose All or None.

6. If the system has EMS installed, it prompts for the range to transfer (otherwise, the program skips this screen):

EMS

Use arrow keys Start End

The range is specified in page numbers (16 KB per page). Use <RightArrow> and <LeftArrow> to move between the Start and End values. Use <UpArrow> and <DownArrow> to change the page number value.

Set the range and press <Enter>.

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7. The terminal displays a range verificatio n s creen. For exampl e:

RAM 0000 3FFF NVM C839 DFFF EMS None Correct?

If the values are correct, press <Enter>. If the values are not correct, press <Clear> to clear the fields and select new values.

8. Specify the baud rate. Use the <UpArrow> and <DownArrow> to scroll through the

list of baud rates until the correct rate is displayed, and press <Enter>. (Flo w con tro l may be necessary at 38400 bps and higher.)

9. Specify the data bits. Press <7> or <8>, or use <UpArrow> and <DownArrow> to

display 7 or 8, an d press <Enter>.

Note: If you select 8 data bits, the program selects No parity and skips the

next screen.

10. Specify parity type. Use <UpArrow> and <DownArrow> to display a parity option,

or press the first letter of a parity option (Even, Odd, None, Space, or Mark) and press <Enter>.

11. Set flow control. Use <UpArrow> and <DownArrow> to display the flow control

options, or press the first letter of an option (None, Xon/ Xo ff, or RTS/CTS) and press <Enter>.

Start Communications

1. The terminal is ready to send the data to the host PC and displays:

Comm Parameters

Start? <EN T>

2. Ve rify that the host is ready to receive data.

3. Press <Enter> on the terminal.

While data is being transferred, the terminal displays a report of the 1 KB range being transferred:

Memory Tra nsfer

Sending: XX X X

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The display is updated for every 1024 bytes (1 KB) of memory.

4. When the transmission co mpletes or aborts, the terminal displays the transmission status screen:

Memory Tra nsfer

Status 0000

A status of 0000 (all zeros) indicates that th e transfer was successful. An y other status indicates failure. Refer to Appendix C for communications status codes which indicate the source of the error.

End Communications

To return to the Command Mode main menu, press <Clear>. Then take whate ver cor rec tive action is necessary, and reboot the terminal.

Internal Modem Problems

If you are having difficulties with your internal modem, please check the following before returning your product:

• Connection to the telephone network is correct.

• Any necessary special requirements such as dialing 9 and ignoring dial tone have

been considered in the event of using a PBX.

• Firmware settings described in the Series 3000 Application Programmer’s Guide have been configured correctly.

Scanning Problems

What If ...

Nothing happens when you follow the operating instructions?

Check t he system p ower.

Make sure the scanner is programmed to read the symbology you are trying to read.

Check th e bar code t o mak e sure it is not defaced. A de f a ced 1-D bar code m a y not

be readable by any scanner. Check to see if you are scanning from the proper distance.

Try scanning a test symbol of the symbology you are trying to read.

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Error Recovery and Troubleshooting

Your terminal operates but scanned data is not displayed correctly?

Check t he system p ower.

Check that the communication parameters (baud rate, parity, stop bits, etc.) are set

properly for the receiving device.

The laser does not activate?

You may have exceeded the allowable amount of scanning activity within the limits

of your laser class of operation; in this case, wait for a short interval before scanning again.

You may be scanning in an inappropriately hot environment. If so, remove the

equipment from that environment, or allow the laser to cool down.

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Appendix A

Port Pin-Outs

Introduction

This appendix provides reference information for PDT 6100 ports and mappings for a null modem cable.

Pinouts for PDT 6100 Serial Devices

The RJ41 connector is located in the base of the terminal.

Table A-1. RJ-41 Connector

Pin# Signal Description

1 DSR Data Set Ready input 2 DCD Data Carr ie r D e tect inpu t 3 RXD Received Data input 4 RTS Requ est to Send output 5 TXD Transmit Data output 6 Power (+12VDC) 7 RING Ring input 8 GND Ground 9 CTS Clear to Send input 10 DTR Data Terminal ready output

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Appendix B

Keyboard Layouts

Introduction

The following pages show the characters, scan codes, ASCII values, and character key sequences produced by the different PDT 6100 keyboard s when modified with the appropriate key sequence.

As explained in Chapter 5, these key definitions can be changed by the application program. The captions indicate what sequence of modifier keys produce the keyboard.

Figure B-1 shows a typical key and the location of its associated Scan Code, ASCII V alue,

and Printable Character or Logical Key Sequence.

Scan Code

(decimal)

11 48

Printable Character

Logical Key Sequence

Figure B-1. Key Representation

ASCII Value

(decimal)

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22-Key Keyboard

SCAN

FUNC BACK

SEND CLR

789

78 43

8 55

789

E N

T E R

5 52

456

2 49

123

SCAN

77 00 97 00

12 45 1 27 72 00

9 56 10 57

6 53 7 54

3 50 4 51

11 48

22-Key Keyboard 22-Key Unmodified Keyboard

SCAN

100 00

BACKLIGHT

65 00

66 00 67 00

F7 F8 F9

62 00

63 00 64 00

F4 F5 F6

59 00

60 00

F1 F2 F3

68 00

F10

FUNC

61 00

102 00

LIGHTER SCREEN

101 00

DARKER SCREEN

28 13

E N

T E R

FUNC BACK

CLR

80 00

28 13

E N T E

52 46

B-2

22-Key Function Key Modified Keyboard

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35-Key Keyboard

Keyboard Layouts

]

[

3 5-Key Keyboard

26 91 55 4213 61

[

40 3927 93

]

43 9251 4453 47 78 4339 59

72 0077 0075 00 1 2780 00

;

9 56

8 5557 32 58 0010 57

6 53

5 5242 00 97 007 54

3 50

2 4929 00

12 4514 8 52 46

4 51

11 48

35-Key Unmodified Keyboard

28 13

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35-Key Alpha Key Modified Keyboard

46 67

48 66 32 68

35 7234 7133 70 36 7423 73

50 7738 7637 75 1 2749 78

25 80

24 7957 32 58 0016 81

31 83

19 8242 00 97 0020 84

18 6930 65

27 185 13 43

{

}

8 3857 32 58 0010 40

5 3642 00 97 007 94

2 3329 00

12 9514 8 52 62

40 34

43 12451 6053 63 78 4339 58

72 5677 5475 52 1 2780 50

9 42

(

6 37

3 64

4 35

11 41

)

55 0026 123

28 13

17 87

28 13

47 86

22 8529 00

21 89

45 8814 8 44 90

3 5-Key Shift Key Modif ied Keyboard

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46 3

48 2 32 4

35 834 733 6 36 1023 9

Keyboard Layouts

18 530 1

35-Key Control Key Modified Keyboard

40 39

41 96 13 61

82 00

102

79 051 44

73 0071 00 1 2781 00

101

78 4339 59

;

50 1338 1237 11 1 2749 14

25 16

24 1557 32 58 0016 77

31 19

19 8242 00 97 0020 20

47 22

22 2129 00

45 2400 3 44 26

17 23

21 25

28 13

66 00

65 0057 9 58 0067 00

63 00

62 0042 00 97 0064 00

60 00

59 0056 00

10183 00 102

61 00

68 00

3 5-Key Fun ction Key Modified Keyboard

28 13

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3 5-Key Alt Key Modified Key board

46 00

48 00 32 00

35 0034 0033 00 36 0023 00

50 0038 0037 00 49 00

25 00

24 0057 32 58 0016 00

31 00

19 0042 00 97 0020 00

47 00

22 0056 00 17 00

21 00

45 00 44 00

18 0030 00

B-6

41 26

82 48

90 0015 00 58 0092 00

87 0042 00 97 0089 00

84 0056 00

10183 46 102

13 43

79 4951 60102 78 4339 58

73 5771 55 1 2781 51

91 00

88 00

85 00

86 00

93 00

101

35-K ey Shift + Func Modified K e yboard

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35-K ey Ctrl + Func Modified Keyboard

102

100 00 58 00102 00

97 0042 00 97 0099 00

94 0056 00 96 00

101 102

Keyboard Layouts

101

132 00119 00 1 27118 00

101 00

98 00

95 00

103 00

102

110 00 58 00112 00

107 0042 00 97 00109 00

104 0056 00

101 102

111 00

108 00

105 00

113 00

101

35-Key Alt + Func Modified Keyboard

106 00

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46-Key Keyboard

SCAN

4 6-Key Keyboard

SCAN

29 00 30 97 48 98 46 99 32 100 01 27

abc

CTL

18 101 33 102 34 103 35 104

23 105 36 106 37 107 38 108 50 109 49 110

24 111 25 112 16 113 19 114 31 115 20 116

22 117 47 118 17 119 45 120 21 121 44 122

08 55 09 56 10 57

789

05 52 06 53 07 54

456

02 49 03 50 04 51

123

52 46 11 48 28 13

ENTER

CLR

FNC

42 00

SHF

14 08

BSP

72 00

80 00

ABC

CTL

789 456 123

ENTER

46-Key Unmodified Keyboard

CLR

FNC

SHF

BSP

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SCAN

Keyboard Layouts

46-Key Shift Modified Keyboard

SCAN

29 00 30 65 48 66 46 67 32 68 01 27

ABC

CTL

18 69 33 70 34 71 35 72

23 73 36 74 37 75 38 76 50 77 49 78

24 79 25 80 16 81 19 82 31 83 20 84

22 85 47 86 17 87 45 88 21 89 44 90

08 55 09 56 10 57

789

05 52 06 53 07 54

456

02 49 03 50 04 51

123

52 46 11 48 28 13

ENTER

CLR

FNC

42 00

SHF

14 08

BSP

72 00

80 00

29 00 30 65 48 66 46 67 32 68 01 27

ABC

CTL

18 69 33 70 34 71 35 72

23 73 36 74 37 75 38 76 50 77 49 78

24 79 25 80 16 81 19 82 31 83 20 84

22 85 47 86 17 87 45 88 21 89 44 90

08 38 09 42 10 40

&* (

05 36 06 37 07 94

$%^

02 33 03 64 04 35

!@#

52 62 11 41 28 13

)

ENTER

46-Key Caplock Modified Keyboard

CLR

FNC

42 00

SHF

14 08

BSP

72 56

80 50

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SCAN

46-Key Control Modified Keyboard

SCAN

56 00 78 43 74 45 53 47 01 27

ALT

18 101 33 102 34 103 41 96

13 61 43 92 12 45 26 91 27 93

39 59 71 00 79 00 40 39 51 44 53 47

;

HOME END

82 00 83 00 73 00 44 122

INS

65 00 66 00 67 00

62 00 63 00 64 00

59 00 60 00 61 00

81 00 68 00 13 61

PAGE

DOWN

DEL

BACK LIGHT

DARKER

PAGE

SCREEN

F8 F9

F5 F6

F10

[

LIGHTER SCREEN

CLR

]

FNC

58 00

CAPLK

57 32

SPACE

75 00

77 00

29 00 30 01 48 02 46 03 32 04 01 27

CTL

Ctrl A

18 05 33 06 34 07 35 08

Ctrl E

23 09 36 10 37 11 38 12 50 13 49 14

Ctrl J

Ctrl I

24 15 25 16 16 17 19 18 31 19 20 20

Ctrl O

Ctrl P Ctrl Q Ctrl R Ctrl S Ctrl T

22 21 47 22 17 23 45 24 21 25 44 26

Ctrl U Ctrl V Ctrl W Ctrl X

Ctrl B

Ctrl F

Ctrl K

Ctrl C Ctrl D

Ctrl G

Ctrl H

Ctrl M Ctrl N

Ctrl L

Ctrl Y

07 30

Ctrl 6

03 00 28 10

Ctrl 2

Linefeed

46-Key Func Modified Keyboard

CLR

Ctrl Z

00 03

Ctrl

Brk

141 00

Ctrl

145 00

Ctrl

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Keyboard Layouts

SCAN

46-K ey Sh ift + Func Modified Keyboard

SCAN

Alt B

Alt F

Alt K

Alt 8

Alt 5Alt 4

Alt 2

129 00

Alt 0

46 00

Alt C Alt D

Alt G

Alt H

38 00

Alt M Alt N

Alt L

21 0045 00

Alt Y

Alt 9

Alt 6

Alt 3

Alt Z

FNC

30 00 48 00 32 00

CTL

Alt A

18 00 33 00 34 00 35 00

Alt E

23 00 36 00 37 00 50 00 49 00

Alt J

Alt I

24 00 25 00 16 00 19 00 31 00 20 00

Alt O

Alt P Alt Q Alt R Alt S Alt T

22 00 47 00 17 00 44 00

Alt U Alt V Alt W Alt X

126 00 127 00 128 00

Alt 7

123 00 124 00 125 00

120 00 121 00 122 00

Alt 1

13 43 74 45 53 63 01 27

18 69 33 70 34 71 41 126

78 43 43 124 12 95 26 123 27 125

39 58 71 55 79 49 40 34 51 60 53 63

;

82 48 83 46 73 57 44 90

90 00 91 00 92 00

Shift F7

87 00 88 00 89 00

Shift F4

84 00 85 00 86 00

BACK LIGHT

DARKER SCREEN

Shift F8

Shift F5 Shift F6

Shift F1 Shift F2 Shift F3

81 51 93 00 13 43

Shift F10

LIGHTER SCREEN

Shift F9

{

57 32

75 52

77 54

46-Key ALT (Func + Control) Modified

Keyboard

CLR

}

FNC

SHF

SPACE

4 6

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SCAN

18 00 33 00 34 00

Alt E

131 00

Alt =

46-Key Control + Func Modified

Keyboard

SCAN

46-Key ALT + Func Modified Keyboard

Alt G

Alt F

130 00

BACK LIGHT

Alt -

CTL

18 05 33 06 34 07

Ctrl E

43 28 12 31 26 27 27 29

Ctrl \

119 00 117 00

CtrlHm

100 00 101 00 102 00

Ctrl F7

97 00 98 00 99 00

55 00

Ctrl *

Ctrl G

Ctrl F

BACK LIGHT

Ctrl -

CtrlEnd

132 00 44 26

Ctrl

Pgup

DARKER SCREEN

Ctrl [ Ctrl ]

LIGHTER SCREEN

Ctrl F8 Ctrl F9

Ctrl F4 Ctrl F5 Ctrl F6

94 00 95 00 96 00

Ctrl F1

118 00

CtrlPgDn

Ctrl F2

103 00

Ctrl F10

Ctrl F3

1 27

CLR

Ctrl Z

FNC

57 32

Space

115 00

Ctrl

116 00

Ctrl

110 00 111 00 112 00

Alt F7

107 00 108 00 109 00

Alt F8

Alt F5Alt F4

104 00 105 00 106 00

Alt F1

Alt F2

113 00

Alt F10

B-12

DARKER SCREEN

131 00

LIGHTER SCREEN

Alt F9

Alt F6

Alt F3

Alt =

44 00

Alt Z

57 32

SPACE

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Appendix C

Communications Status Codes

Introduction

The program loader status code consists of four hexadecimal digits which indicate whether or not the transfer was successful, and if not, the source of the communications error . A status code of 0000 indicates success; any other code indicates failure.

Table C-1 lists the failures associated with the status codes. The values are additive.

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Table C-1. Com mun icatio ns Status C o des

Status Code Meaning

0002 Receive overrun error 0004 Receive parity error 0008 Receive framing error 0010 Programming voltage not present 0020 Data Set Ready or Carrier Detect not

detected on open 0040 Lost DSR while receiving 0080 ABORT key hit during comm 0100 Insufficient NVM for image 0200 Illegal Intel hexadecimal r ecord 0400 Unsupported Intel record 0600 NVM EEPROM failed to erase 0800 Receive time-out error 1000 Control start charact er time-out 2000 Clear To Send inactive time-out error 4000 Receive buffer full

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Appendix D

Specifications

Environment

The terminal’s operating conditions are listed in Table Table D-1.

Table D-1. Environmental Specifications

Condition Range

Operating Temperature -4° to 122°F0° to 40°C Storage Temperature -40° to 158°F-40° to 60°C Humidity (Operating) 5% to 95% non-condensing @ 50°C for

168 hours

Altitude Up to 10,000 feet

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Glossary

Access Point A device that prov ide s trans par ent acce ss betwe en Et hernet wire d

networks and IEEE 802.11 interoperable radio-equipped mobile units (MUs) like Symbol’s hand-held computers or other devices equipped with a PCMCIA slot. The mobile unit may roam among the AP s in the same s ub n e t w hile mai n ta ining a c ont in uous, seamless connection to the wired network. Refer t o Subnet.

ADK Refer to Application Development Kit.

Application Development Kit (ADK)

AP See Access Point.

Application Programming Interface (API)

ASCII Am erican Standard Code for Information Interchange. A 7 bit

Bar Code A pattern of variable-width bars and spaces which represents

A kit for use with Series 3000 terminals that provides various libraries, examples, utilities, and drivers. Use to enable program segments and bu il d progr am i mage s for exe cutio n on a PDT 6100 terminal.

An interface by means of which one software component communicates with or controls another. Usually used to refer to services provided by one software component to another, usually via software interrupts or function calls

code representing 128 letters, numerals, punctuation marks, and co n t rol c hara cter s. It i s a standard data t r ansmis sion code in the U.S.

numeric or alphanumeric data in machine-readable form. The general format of a bar code symbo l cons ists of a lead ing mar gin, start charac ter, data or m essage ch aracte r, check charact er (if any), stop character, and trailing margin. Within this framework, each recognizable symbology uses its own unique format. See Symbology.

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BIOS Basic Input Output Sy stem. A co llection of ROM-based code w ith

a standard API used to interface with standard PC hardware.

Bit Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information.

Generally, eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data. The pattern of 0 and 1 values within the byte determines its meaning.

Bits per Second (bps) Bits transmitted or received. BOOTP Bootstrap protocol. Byte On an addressable boundary, eight adjacent binary digits (0 and

1) combined in a pattern to represent a specific character or numeric value. Bits are numbered fr om the right, 0 thr ough 7, with bit 0 the low-order bit. One byte in memory can be used to store one ASCII character.

Codabar A discrete s elf-checking co de with a chara cter set consisting of

digits 0 to 9 and six additional characters: (- $ : / , +).

Code 128 A high density symbology which allows the controller to encode

all 128 ASCII characters without adding extra symbol ele ments.

Code 3 of 9 (Code 39) A versatile and widely used alphanumeric bar code symbology

with a set of 43 character types, including all uppercase lett er s, numerals from 0 to 9, and 7 special characters (- . / + % $ and space). Th e code n ame is de rived fr om th e fact th at 3 of 9 elemen ts representing a character are wide, while the remaining 6 are narrow.

Code 93 An industrial symbology compatible with Code 39 but offering a

full charact er ASCII set and a hi gher co din g densi ty than Code 39.

Cradle A cradle is used for charging the terminal battery and for

communicating with a host computer, and provides a storage place for the terminal when not in use.

Data Communications Equipment (DCE)

Data Terminal Equipment (DTE)

DCE Refer to Data Communications Equipment. Decode To recognize a bar code symbology (e.g., Codabar, Code 128,

A device (such as a modem) which is designed to atta ch directl y to a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) device.

A device (such a s a termina l or print er) whi ch is desi gned to att ach directly to a DCE (Data Communications Equipment) device.

Code 3 of 9, UPC/EAN, etc.) and analyze the content of the bar code scanned.

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Development Kits A set of software tools provided to customers to help them create

applications for their terminal s. See ADK.

Discrete 2 of 5 A binary bar code symbology representing each character by a

group of five bars, two of which are wide. The location of wide bars in the group determi nes which character is encoded; spaces are insignificant. Only numeric characters (0 to 9) and START/ STOP characters may be encoded.

DTE Refer to Data Terminal Equipment. EAN European Article Num ber. This European/I nternati onal vers ion of

the UPC provides its own coding format and symbology standards. Element dimensions are specified metrically. EAN is used primaril y in retail.

Flash Disk An additional megabyte of non-volatile memory for storing

application and configuration files.

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

Frequency Hopping The use of a random sequence of frequency channels to achieve

A TCP/IP applicat i on prot ocol go verni ng file transf er via n et work or telephone lines. Refer to TCP/IP.

spread spectr um compl ia nce. St ation s th at use f re quency hop ping change their communications frequency at regular intervals. A hopping sequence de te rmi nes the patt ern at which f requenc ie s are changed. Messages take place within a hop. Refer to Hopping

Sequence and Spread Spectrum. FTP See File Transfer Protocol. Hopping Sequence A set of random frequencies designed to minimize interference

with other sets o f random freque ncies. A hopping sequence

determines the pattern with which a station that uses frequency

hopping changes its communications frequency. Refer to

Frequency Hopping.

Host A computer that serves other terminals in a network, providing

services such as network control, data base access, special

programs, supervisory programs, or programming languages. Interleaved 2 of 5 A binary bar code symbology representing character pairs in

groups of five bars and five interleaved spaces. Interleaving

provides for greater information density. The location of wide

elements (bar/spaces ) within each group determines which

characters are encoded. This continuous code type uses no

intercharacter spaces. Only numeric (0 to 9) and START/ STOP

characters may be encoded.

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IOCTL Input/Output Control. IP Internet Protocol. LAN Local Area Network. LCD Refer to Liquid Crystal Display. LED Refer to Light Emitting Diode.

Light Emitting Diode (LED)

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

MU Mobile Unit. NCU Network Control Unit. Null Modem A special cable that allows direct connection of two DTE (Data

NVM Non-Volatile Memory. PDT Portable Data Terminal. RAM Random Access Memory. RF Radio Frequency. Router A device that connects networks and supports the required

A low power electronic light source commonly used as an indicator light. Uses less power than incandescent light bulb but more than a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).

A display that uses liquid crystal sealed between two glass plates. The crystal s are excit ed by precise electrica l charges, caus ing them to reflect light outside according to their bias. They use little electricity and react relatively quickly. They require extern al li ght to reflect their information to the user.

T ermi nal Equipmen t) de vices by making each perce ive the other as a DCE (Data Communications Equipment) device.

protocols for packet filtering. Routers are typically used to extend the range of cabling and to organize the topology of a network into subnet s. Refer to Subnet.

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Glossary

Scanner An electroni c de vice u sed to sca n bar code s ymbol s a nd produc e a

digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars and spaces of the

symbol. Its three main components are:

1. Light source (la ser or photoelectric cell) - illu mi nates a bar code.

2. Photodetector - regis ters the differ ence in reflected li ght (more light reflected from spaces).

3. Signal conditioning circuit - transforms optical detector output into a digitized bar pattern.

SE 900 Symbol 's miniat ur e lase r s can mod ule s that can be i ntegr at ed into

portable computing devices.

SHIP Symbol H ost Interface Progr am . Spectrum24 Symbol’s frequency-hopping, spread spectrum cellular network. Spectrum One Symbol’s implementation of the Spread Spectrum wireless

network, u tilizing direct seque ncing.

Spread Spectrum A technique for uniformly dis tribu ting t he i nformat ion content of

a radio signal over a frequency range larger than normally required for robust transmission of data. Spreading the signal without adding additional information adds significant redundancy, which allows the data to be recovered in the presenc e of strong interfering signals such as noise and jamming signals.

The primary adva ntage of spread sp ectrum tech nology is its abi lity to provide robust communications in the presence of interfering signals.

STEP Symbol Terminal Enabler Program . Subnet A subset of nodes on a network that are serviced by the same

router. Refer to Router. SVTP Symbol Virtual Terminal Program. Symbology The set of structura l rules and conven ti ons used to represent data

within a particular bar code (e.g., UPC/EAN, Code 39, PDF417,

etc.).

TCP/IP Refer to Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. Te rm in a l A Symbol portable computer product.

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Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR)

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol TSR Refer to Terminate and Stay Resident. UPC Universal Produ ct Code. A relativel y complex numeric s ymbology .

WLAN Wireless Lo cal Area N etwork.

A program under DOS that ends its foreground execution to remain resident in memory to service hardware/software interrupts, providing bac kground opera tion. It rem ains in memory and may provide services on behalf of other DOS programs.

A suite of the standard network protocols that were originally used in UNIX e nvironments but are n ow used i n many ot hers. The TCP governs sequenced data ; the IP governs pac ket forwarding. TCP/IP is the primary protocol that defines the Internet.

Each character consists of two bars and two spaces, each of which can be any of four widths. The standard symbology for retail food packages in the United States.

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Index

Numerics

22-key keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

22-key test codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

35-key keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

35-key test codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

46-key keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8

46-key test codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

6100

initi alization p rocedures . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

keyboard layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

standard keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8, 5-9

troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

6110

loading applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Spectrum One terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

6140

Spectrum24 terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

684X

description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

accessories

battery chargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

holsters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

radio transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

rechargeable batteries . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 6-1

scanners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

adjusting the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Alpha key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

ALPHA key default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

ALPHA trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

ALT key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Backspace Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

batch

loading applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

loading system files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

batch environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

loading an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

set up for software download . . . . . . . 3-2

batteries

backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

chargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

charging a spare in the cradle . . . . . . . 6-7

charging tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

low power messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

NiMH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

primary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Very Low indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

when to replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

when to replace/recharge . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

battery chargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

battery charging

UBC 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

battery condition

see self test

BKSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

boot

cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

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Symbol PDT 6146, PDT 6142, PDT 6100, PDT 6110 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About This Guide

Notational Conventions

Related Publications

Service Information

Symbol Support Center

Warranty

Warranty Coverage and Procedure

General

Introduction

Parts of the PDT 6100 Series Terminal

Accessories

Battery Chargers

Scanners

Connecting an External Scanner

Radio and Network Options

Spectrum One® Network

Spectrum24® Network

Printers

Unpacking

Miscellaneous Other Accessories

Before You Use the Terminal

Install and Charge Battery

Load the Appropriate Software

Introduction

Required Parts and Accessories

Parts of the Cradle

Connecting the Cables

Connecting the Internal Modem

Connecting to the Telephone Network

Introduction

Hardware Requirements

Communications

Set up for Initialization

Loading an Application

Initiate Host Communications Software on the PC

Initiate Terminal Communications

Starting Communications

Ending Communications

Spectrum24 Terminals

Accessing the Flash Disk

Standard Spectrum24 Software

Introduction

Powering a Terminal On and Off

Normal Power

Automatic Power

Forcing Power Off

Restarting After a Forced Power Off

Booting the Terminal

Warm Boot

Cold Boot

Cold-Boot Failure

Boot to Command Mode

Adjusting the Display

Backlighting

Display Contrast

PDT 6100 Series Keyboard

Using the Keyboard

Key Descriptions

Scanning

Setting the Trigger

Using the Integrated Laser Scanner

Aiming: Hold at an Angle

Running Communications

Communicating with a Host

Radio Communications

Communicating With a Printer

Batteries

Battery Life

When to Replace or Recharge Batteries

Replacement Batteries

Installing a New or Recharged Battery Pack

Charging the Battery

Recharging a Spare Battery Pack

Cleaning

Storage

Introduction