1998 - 1999 SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. All rights reserved.
Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability,
function, or design.
Symbol does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the
application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein.
No license is granted, either expressly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise under
any patent right or patent, covering or relating to any combination, system, apparatus,
machine, material, method, or process in which Symbol products might be used. An
implied license only exists for equipment, circuits, and subsystems contained in Symbol
products.
Symbol, Spectrum One, and Spectrum24 are registered trademarks of Symbol
Technologies, Inc. Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, N.Y. 11742-1300
http://www.symbol.com
Patents
This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. and foreign Patents:
U.S. Patent No.4,360,798; 4,369,361; 4,387,297; 4,460,120; 4,496,831; 4,593,186;
4,603,262; 4,607,156; 4,652,750; 4,673,805; 4,736,095; 4,758,717; 4,816,660;
This guide provides the operator with instructions for the following
procedures:
• Installing/removing the battery
• Charging the battery
• Powering the 68XX on and off
• Adjusting the display contrast
• Turning the backlight on/off
• Using the keyboard
• Using the integrated scanner
• Running communications
• Troubleshooting the 68XX.
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68XX Series
Parts of the 68XX
Scan Window
Scan LED
Display
Status
-
-
+
Status LED
Keyboard
=
Battery
Compartment
Battery
Release
Battery Lock
Scan Trigger
PWR Key
Battery
Pack
Optical
Connectors
Charging
Contacts
Handstrap
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Required Accessories
Required 68XX accessories include:
• Five-cell, 780 mAh NiCd rechargeable battery pack or
Six-cell, 600 mAh IS NiCd rechargeable battery pack
• CCM 38/6860 4-slot charging and communication module
with spare battery charging slot
or
• CRD 38/6865 1-slot cradle charging and communications
cradle
or
• CRD 38/6866 4-slot charging and communications cradle
• RS-232 serial cable(s)
• Power supply (1 per cradle).
Optional Accessories
Optional 68XX accessories include:
• Wall mounting kit (p/n 3866-000)
• UBC battery charger (1000 or 2000)
• PC adapter and printer interface module (PIM)
• 10-hour trickle battery charger (wall cube)
• Spectrum One and Spectrum24 network accessories
•Holster.
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68XX Series
Providing Power
Power for the 68XX is provided by a Nickel Cadmium (NiCd)
rechargeable battery pack.
Note:
Installing New or Recharged NiCd Batteries
To install the NiCd battery:
1. Orient the battery pack with the handle facing the 6800’s scan
2. Slide the pack into the battery compartment with the battery
The Series 3800 NiCd battery packs, 3872-103, 3872105, and 3872-115, CANNOT be used in the 68XX.
window.
release buttons pressed in.
Scan Window
Battery
Compartment
Battery
Handle
Release
Button
Battery
Lock
3. Press the battery lock in to secure.
Changing the Battery Pack for the Intrinsically Safe PDT
68xx terminal
To insert the battery pack:
1. Firmly insert the battery into the bottom of the terminal as
shown in the following illustration.
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2. Use the enclosed battery locking key to lock the battery into
place. As you are turning the locking key, the battery locking
mechanism should be turning and locking the battery into
place.
3. To unlock and remove the battery, use the battery locking key
to unlock the battery locking mechanism, and pull the battery
out of from the bottom of the terminal.
Battery
Locking
Mechanism
Battery Locking Key
Removing the NiCd Battery Pack
1. Press the battery release buttons on both sides of the handle.
Press release
button
Press release
button
2. Slide the battery pack out of the handle.
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68XX Series
Charging the NiCd Battery
To charge the NiCd battery in the 68XX, use one of the cradles
listed in
Required Accessories
on page 3.
Caution:
Use only Symbol battery 21-32801-01, 21-325217-01,
or 21-35241-01 in this terminal.
Note:
The 68XX has a built-in safeguard to ensure that
an alkaline battery is not recharged when the 68XX is
placed in a cradle.
1. Seat the 68XX in the cradle against the charging contacts.
686568666860
2. The 68XX’s Status LED lights solid green when the unit is
placed in the cradle. The cradle’s
CHARGING
LED flashes
when charging a discharged battery and remains steady when
trickle-charging a charged battery. Refer to the
ence Guide
for your cradle for more information.
Quick Refer-
3. Leave the 68XX in the cradle up to 7 hours to recharge a fully
discharged battery.
The 38/6860 and 38/6865 cradles provide slots for charging spare
battery packs outside the 68XX. To charge a spare NiCd battery in
a cradle, insert the battery pack in the spare battery slot.
The LED indicator lamp under the slot where the pack is placed
lights to indicate the battery is charging. A blinking LED indicates
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a fast charge; a solid LED means slow charge/ready. Spare battery
packs are recharged in 7 hours.
6860
CCM
Spare Battery
Charging LED
Spare Battery
Charging Slots
To charge the NiCd battery in a UBC charger:
1. Remove battery pack from 68XX as described in
the NiCd Battery Pack
on page 5.
2. Insert the pack in a UBC adapter.
3. Insert the adapter in the UBC charger.
Refer to the charger’s documentation for more information.
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Removing
68XX Series
Operating the 68XX
Powering the 68XX On/Off
Power the 68XX on by:
• squeezing the scan trigger,
• or pressing the
Note:
The battery must be installed, or the 68XX must be
in a cradle to power the terminal on.
PWR
key.
To suspend the 68XX’s operation, press the
PWR
key.
Adjusting the Contrast
The 68XX’s display contrast can be set to 8 levels. To adjust the
contrast:
• Press
• Press
FUNC
then X to increase the contrast
FUNC
then Y to decrease the contrast.
Tu r n i n g B a ck l i gh t O n /O f f
The 68XX has a backlight to illuminate the display for operating in
dim light. To turn the backlight on or off, press
(Lamp).
The backlight turns off automatically in approximately 15 seconds
or when the 68XX is powered off.
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FUNC
then L
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Using the Keyboard
The 68XX uses a 46-key alphanumeric keyboard that produces the
26-character alphabet (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and assorted
characters (+, -, X, ÷, =, •). The keypad is color-coded to indicate
which modifier key to press to produce a particular character or
action.
• The Alpha keys marked in white produce the upper-case
characters A to Z.
• The default numeric keypad produces the numbers 0-9.
• Press
• Press the cursor keys to scroll up and down the screen.
• Press
• Press
• Press
• Press
•Press
•
•Press
FUNC
and the corresponding numeric key to produce
function keys F1 to F10.
FUNC
, then to scroll left and FUNC then to scroll
right.
BKSP
to erase information entered on the display, one
character at a time.
FUNC
CLR
tion level or screen.
screen.
SHF
to access the shifted keyboard.
CTL
performs the control function and is under application
control.
ENTER
BKSP
then
to partially or completely escape from an applica-
to place entered data into the 68XX’s memory.
(SPACE) to enter a blank space.
CLR
also erases all entered data from the
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68XX Series Keyboard
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Using the Integrated Laser Scanner
To s ca n :
1. Press the scanner trigger to power the 68XX and scanner on.
The Scan LED turns red if scanning is enabled and the
laser is on.
2. Point the 68XX at the bar code and press the trigger.
3. Ensure that the scan beam crosses all bars and spaces on the
bar code symbol, as shown below:
RightWrong
Hold the scanner farther away for larger symbols, and closer
for symbols with bars that are close together.
Long-range versions support a two-level scan trigger. The first,
narrow beam is for aiming, and the second beam decodes the
label.
4. The LED turns from red to green for successful decodes. The
68XX may also beep.
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68XX Series
Aiming: Hold at an Angle
Do not hold the 6800’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 “dead zone”.
You can tilt the 6800 up to 55° forward or back and achieve a
successful decode. Practice quickly shows what tolerances to work
within.
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Running Communications
Communicating with a Host
The 68XX communicates with a host through the CCM 38/6860,
CRD 38/6865, CRD 38/6866, or PC Adapter. For information on
setting up the CCM, cradles, or PC Adapter, refer to the
Product Reference Guide
with each unit.
To communicate with a host:
1. Set up the cradle(s) or PC Adapter as described in
Product Reference Guide
2. Place the 6800’s base in the cradle. Press the top of the 68XX
against the cradle back until it is firmly seated.
The Status LED lights solid green when the 68XX is securely
placed in the cradle.
Quick Reference Guide
or the
or QRG for the device.
68XX
provided
68XX
3. Start the communications program on the host and the 68XX.
Caution:
Do NOT remove the 68XX while the cradle’s red
COMM
LED is blinking.
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68XX Series
Communicating with a Printer
The 68XX communicates with a printer through the printer
interface module (PIM). To connect the 68XX to the printer:
1. Attach the PIM’s optical connector to the 68XX’s port by inserting the clips on the connector in the slots on either side of
the port.
PIM
Optical Connector
68XX’s
Optical Port
Clips
Slots
2. Plug the PIM’s DB-9 connector in the printer’s port.
3. Power the printer and 68XX on.
Communicating in a RF Network
The PDT 6810 operates in a Symbol Spectrum One RF network; the
PDT 684X operates in a Symbol Spectrum24 RF network.
The Status LED indicates the state of the terminal’s connection to
the RF network:
Off
Flashes red
once per
second
indicates that the radio is working and associated with an
access point (Spectrum24) or base station (Spectrum
One).
Status LED indication of RF operation presently not available.
to indicate that the radio is out of range or not associated
with an access point or base station.
Status LED indication of RF operation presently not available.
Refer to the documentation for the Spectrum One or Spectrum24
network for more information on operating the PDT 68XX in that
RF environment.
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Troubleshooting
SymptomPossible Cause Action
68XX does not
power on.
Low Battery
message
Battery is deadBattery not replaced
Cannot see characters on display.
Scanner does not
decode a bar code
Battery is not installed. Verify that the 68XX has
NiCd battery not
charged.
Alkaline battery is
drained.
The main battery pack
is running low.
after receiving
Battery
68XX not powered on. Press the
Battery pack is missing
or dead.
Contrast not adjusted
properly.
The bar code is
unreadable.
Low
message.
power from a NiCd or
alkaline battery.
Charge the battery in the
terminal, or remove the
battery and charge in the
spare battery charging
slot on the CCM 38/6860
or CRD 38/6866.
Replace battery.
Place the 68XX in a cradle and recharge the
NiCd battery.
OR
Power the 68XX off and
replace the battery.
Replace the battery.
Replace or recharge the
battery pack.
Refer to page 8 for the
key sequence.
Verify that the bar code is
not defective, e.g.,
smudged or dirty.
PWR
key.
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68XX Series
SymptomPossible Cause Action
Scanner does not
decode a bar code
(cont’d)
Double Key
message
68XX does not respond when keys
are pressed
error
Scan window is dirty. Clean scan window with
Two or more keys were
pressed at the same
time.
Application was not
successfully downloaded.
lens tissues for use with
eyeglasses. Do NOT use
tissues with lotion.
Press keys in sequence.
Ask System Administrator to repeat application
download.
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Regulatory Information
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commissions Rules and
Regulation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada
This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur
le Materiél Brouilleur du Canada.
CE Marking and European Union Compliance
Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with the
CE Mark which indicates compliance to applicable Directives and
European Normes (EN), as follows. Amendments to these Directives or
ENs are included:
• EN 55 022 - Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information technology Equipment
• EN 50 082-1:1997 - Electromagnetic Compatibility - Generic Immunity Standard, Part 1: Residential, commercial, Light Industry
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68XX Series
• IEC 1000-4-2(1995-01) - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4:Testing
and measurement techniques - Section 2: Electrostatic discharge immunity test.
• IEC 1000-4-3(1995-03) - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4:Testing
and measurement techniques - Section 3: Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test.
• IEC 1000-4-4(1995-01) - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4:Testing and
measurement techniques - Section 4: Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test.
• EN 60 950 + Amd 1 + Amd 2 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment
Including Electrical Business Equipment
• EN 60 825-1 (EN 60 825) - Safety of Devices Containing Lasers
Laser Devices
Symbol products using lasers comply with US 21CFR1040.10, Subchapter J and
IEC825/EN 60 825 (or IEC825-1/EN 60 825-1, depending on the date of
manufacture). The laser classification is marked on one of the labels on the product.
Class 1 Laser devices are not considered to be hazardous when used for their intended
purpose. The following statement is required to comply with US and international
regulations:
Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure.
Class 2 laser scanners use a low power, visible light diode. As with any very bright light
source, such as the sun, the user should avoid staring directly into the light beam.
Momentary exposure to a Class 2 laser is not known to be harmful.
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T
G
Scanner Labeling
CAUTION
LASER LIGHT - DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
630-680nm LASER 1.0 mW MAX OUTPUT
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
LASER
V
DE
BARCODE
U
US
C
L
SCANNER
9897
ACHTUNG LASERSTRAHL. LASERCLASSE 2. NICHT IN DEN STRAHL
‘
BLICKEN. LUMIERE LASER-NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 2. CAUTION LASER LIGHT. DO NO
STARE INTO BEAM. CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT 630-680nW, 1mW LASER
E143267
LISTED
ACCESSORY
I.T.E.
Nonincendive CL I, Div 2, Gps ABCD
Suitable for CL I I, Div 2, Gps F
FM
Class III. Div 1,2
w/Symbol battery 21-32810-01
APPROVED
See Manual 70-32644-01 for Accessories
SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
BOHEMIA, NY 11716 MADE IN U.S.A.
T4A
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68XX Series
In accordance with Clause 5, IEC 0825 and EN60825, the following information is
provided to the user:
ENGLISH
CLASS 1CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 2 LASER LIGHT
DANISH
KLASSE 1 KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUKT
KLASSE 2 LASERLYF
DUTCH
KLASSE 1KLASSE-1 LASERPRODUKT
KLASSE 2LASERLICHT
FINNISH
LUOKKA 1LUOKKA 1 LASERTUOTE
LUOKKA 2LASERVALO
FRENCH
CLASSE 1PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1
CLASSE 2LUMIERE LASER
GERMAN
KLASSE 1LASERPRODUKT DER KLASSE 1
KLASSE 2LASERSTRAHLEN
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN
KLASSE 2 LASERPRODUKT
NIET IN STRAAL STAREN
KLASSE-2 LASERPRODUKT
ÄLÄ TUIJOTA SÄDETTÄ
LUOKKA 2 LASERTUOTE
NE PAS REGARDER LE RAYON FIXEMENT
PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 2
NICHT DIREKT IN DEN LASERSTRAHL SCHAUEN
LASERPRODUKT DER KLASSE 2
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HEBREW
ITALIAN
CLASSE 1PRODOTTO AL LASER DI CLASSE 1
CLASSE 2LUCE LASER
NON FISSARE IL RAGGIOPRODOTTO AL LASER DI CLASSE 2
NORWEGIAN
KLASSE 1LASERPRODUKT, KLASSE 1
KLASSE 2LASERLYS IKKE STIRR INN I LYSSTRÅLEN
LASERPRODUKT, KLASSE 2
PORTUGUESE
CLASSE 1PRODUTO LASER DA CLASSE 1
CLASSE 2LUZ DE LASER NÃO FIXAR O RAIO LUMINOSO
PRODUTO LASER DA CLASSE 2
SPANISH
CLASE 1PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE 1
CLASE 2LUZ LASER
NO MIRE FIJAMENTE EL HAZ
PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE 2
SWEDISH
KLASS 1LASERPRODUKT KLASS 1
KLASS 2LASERLJUS STIRRA INTE MOT STRÅLEN
LASERPRODUKT KLASS 2
RF Devices
Symbol’s RF products are designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in the locations into
which they are sold and will be labeled as required. The majority of Symbol’s RF devices are type
approved and do not require the user to obtain license or authorization before using the equipment.
Any changes or modifications to Symbol Technologies equipment not expressly approved by Symbol
Technologies could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Service Information
Before you use a ter minal, it must be configured to operate in your facility’s network and ru n your applications.
If you have a problem with running your terminal or using your equipment, contact your facility’s Technical
or Systems Support. If there is a problem with the equipment, they will contact the Symbol Support Center:
United States1-800-653-5350Canada905-629-7226
United Kingdom0800 328 2424 Asia/Pacific337-6588
Australia1-800-672-906 Austria1-505-5794
Denmark7020-1718Finland9 5407 580
France01-40-96-52-21Germany6074-49020
Italy2-484441Mexico5-520-1835
Netherlands315-271700Norway66810600
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South Africa11-4405668Spain9-1-320-39-09
Sweden84452900
Latin America Sales Support1-800-347-0178 Inside US
Europe/Mid-East Distributor OperationsContact local distributor or call
+1-561-483-1275 Outside US
+44 118 945 7360
War ran ty
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 provid ed to the original owner only and is not transferabl e 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 electrica l stress, misuse, abuse, power s hortage, negligence or acciden t 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. Non-serialized
items will carry a 30-day limited warranty.
Warranty Coverage and Procedure
During the warranty period, Symbol will repair or replace defective products returned to Symbol’s
manufacturing plan in the US. For warranty service in North America, call the Symbol Support Center at 1800-653-5350. 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 replacem ent 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.
70-32644-01
Revision B — February 1999
Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, NY 11742-1300
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