Symbol Technologies PTC-860IM User Manual

PTC-860IM

User's Guide

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GUIDE TO THE

PTC-860

Optical Models

uide to the PTC-860 Optical Models

Part Number: 14767-701-03 Release Date: 10/20/94

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ontents

FCC statement Safety information

PTC-860NI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Responsibility for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Use in hazardous locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Disposing of nickel-cadmium batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Overview of the PTC-8 6 0

Entering data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Through the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

With a bar-code reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Via cloning or downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Communicating data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Getting started

PTC-860 optical models (PTC-860, PTC-860ES, and

PTC-860NI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Unpacking the PTC-860 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Turning on the backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Charging the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Checking the PTC-860 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Parts

25-pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Application flash EPROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Bar-code reader (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Battery compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Battery recharge posts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Elastic strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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ENTER/YES key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

ON/OFF key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

SHIFT key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Keyboard overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Optical coupler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Screwdriver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Wand port (PTC-860 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Features

Connecting accessories

Scanning bar-code labels Communicating data

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Automatic off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Automatic return at on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Beeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Power backup system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Connecting an accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Through the 25-pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Through the wand port (PTC-860 only) . . . . . . . . . . 33

Removing an accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

From the 25-pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

From the wand port (PTC-860 only) . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Using the optical coupler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the 25-pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Connecting a cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Disconnecting a cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Cloning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Maintaining the PTC-860

Operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

PTC-860 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

PTC-860ES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

PTC-860NI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Handling the PTC-860 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Storing the PTC-860 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Cleaning the PTC-860 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Servicing the PTC-860 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Replacing the batteries

Removing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Installing new batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

AFAT nickel-cadmium battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . 45

AA alkaline batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Troubleshooting

The PTC does not turn on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

The bar-code reader fails to read a label . . . . . . . . . . . 49

The PTC shows a “Backup Battery Fault” message when

you turn it on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Other problems or difficulties with your PTC-860 . . . . . . 49

Appendix A

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Appendix B

Hardware part numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Appendix C

Communication connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Glossary Index

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Figures

1.Backup battery switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2.Parts of the PTC-860 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3.Accessory fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

4.Using the accessory locking latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

5.Inserting a battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

6.Inserting AA alkaline batteries into the plastic

battery case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

7.PTC-to-IBM PC/AT cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

8.PTC-to-IBM PC/XT cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

9.Clone cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

10.PTC-to-1/2 duplex modem cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

11.PTC-to-full duplex modem cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

12.PTC-to-host (DTE) cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Tables

1.Hazardous (classified) locations in accordance with

Article 500, National Electrical Code - 1990 . . . . . . 10

2.Hardware part numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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statement

This equipment has been tested and found t o com p ly wi th t he limits for a Class A digital d ev ice pursuant to Part 15 of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are des i gned to provide reasonable protection agains t harmful interferen ce w h en t h e e quipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses , and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not insta lled and used in accordance w it h this operator’s guide, may cause harmful interferen ce to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

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afety

information

PTC-860NI

Responsibility for use

The standards used b y Telxon for evaluation of the PTC-860NI (Non-Incendive) equipment’s suitability for use in the Hazardous Loca tions specified herein are applicable in the United States and may not be applicable outside of the United States. It is the cus to mer’s respons i bility to determine whether the NI unit will meet the regulatory/safety requirements for its operation and in the cus tomer’s jurisdiction.

The customer also assumes full responsibility for the determinatio n of the proper class of ele ct rical equipment for use in the Hazardous Locations of its operations in compliance with applicable laws, regulations , and safety standards . Telxon expressly disclaims any responsibility for such determination.

The PTC-860NI uses a Telxon AFAT nickel-cadmium battery pack (Telxon part number 14861-000). This battery pack is the only pack app ro v ed for use with the PTC -860NI.

The PTC-860NI is not us er- or field-service ab le be batter

Use in hazardous locations

The PTC-860NI is appro v ed for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D; Class II, Division 2, Groups E, F, and G; and Class III Hazardous Locations.

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In hazardous locations, the PTC-86 0NI’s on ly user interface is its keyboard; the access ory ports ar e n ot suitable for use in hazardou s locations.

WARNING! Remove the PTC-860NI from the potentially hazardous area if the unit is damaged or suspected of being damaged.

WARNING! Remove the PTC-860NI from the potentially hazardous location should the location become hazardous due to failure of containment systems, equipment, or other causes that would expose the unit t o volatile substances.

TABLE 1

Hazardous (classified) locations in accordance with Article 500, National Electrical Code - 1990

Class I

Flammable gases or vapors

Division 2

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Liquids and gases are in closed co ntainers, or t he systems are handled, processed, or used

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Concentrations are normally prevented by positive mechanical ventilation

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Adjacent to a Class I, Division 1 location

Group A:

Group B:

Group C:

Group D:

Atmospheres containing acetylene

Atmospheres such as acrolein, butadiene, ethylene oxide, hydrogen, propylene oxide, or gases or vapors equivalent in hazard to hydrogen, such as manufactured gas

Atmospheres such as cyclopropane, ethylene, ethyl ether, or gases or vapors equivalent in hazard

Atmospheres such as acetone, alcohol, ammonia, benzine, benzol, butane, gasoline, hexane, lacquer solvent vapors, naphtha, natural gas, propane, or gases or vapors equivalent in hazard

Class II

Combustible dusts

Division 2

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Not normally in the air

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Accumulations normally sufficient to interfere with normal operation of ele c tr ic a l eq uipment or other appa r atus

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In the air as a result of infrequent malfunctioning of

- handling equipment

- process equipment

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Accumulations are sufficient to interfere with the safe dissipation of heat from electrical equipment

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Accumulation s may be ignitible by abnor ma l or fa il ur e of electrical equipment

Group E:

Group F:

Group G:

Atmospheres contai ni ng com bu st i bl e me tal dusts (regardless of resistivity), dusts of similarly hazardous charac t eri sti c s (< 10 0 kΩ/cm), or electrically c on d uc ti v e d us t s

Atmospheres containing combustible carbon black, charcoal, or coke dusts that have > 8% total volatile material or if these dusts are sensitized so that they present an explosio n hazard and have a resistivity > 100 kΩ/cm but ≤ 100 MΩ/cm

Atmospheres containing combustible dusts having a resistivity > 100 kΩ/cm or electrically nonconductive dusts

Class III

Ignitible fibers or flyings

Division 1

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Fibers or materials producing combustible flyings are manufactur e d, stored, or handl ed

Not grouped

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Manufacturers such as textile mills, cottonrelated mills, or clothing plants

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Fibers and flyings including cotton, hemp, jute, rayon, sisal, and spanish moss

Division 2

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Fibers are handled or stored exce p t during the process of manufact ure

Note: The previous information provides only general guidelines on the envir onm ents in which a PTC-860NI is approved for use. Each hazardous location i n wh ic h a

PTC-860NI will be used must be inspected and approved

the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

b (OSHA), the local fire marshall, and the c ustomer’s insurance compan

Disposing of nickel-cadmium batteries

Nickel-cadmi um batteries contain c h em ically active materials that are hazardous to t he environment; therefore, t hey s ho uld be disposed of properly. Never attempt to incinerate a nickel-cadmium battery; doing so could cause it to explode. Telxon urges you to contact the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Natural Resources, a local hazardous waste disposal agency, or the Telxon Customer Support Center for assistance prior to disposing of your nickel-cadmium batteries.

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verview of the PTC-860

The Telxon PTC-860 is a battery-powered hand-held computer used to collec t, store, and transmit data.

The PTC-860 automates your data collection procedures and is custom programmed to efficiently handle your organization’s unique data collection jobs. Optio ns for sc anning bar codes and printing are also available.

Because the PTC-860 is custom programmed for each organization, this manua l d oe s not inc lud e t he sp ecific operating instructio ns for your organization’s unique PTC data collection program. Operating instructions and training are available from your organization.

The PTC’s program leads you through the data collection procedure with a series of display messages, prompts, and beeps. Messag es tell you when you ma k e an error and provide information on the program or the PTC’s status. Prompts and beeps tell you when to enter data, what type of data to enter , and when you complete certain operati ons.

Entering data

Entering data into the PTC-860 is e as y. You can key in data through the PTC’s keyboard, scan bar-code labels with a bar-code reader, or have another device transmit data to the PTC.

Through the keyboard

Entering data through the keyboard is similar to operati ng a calculator. As you press a key on the PTC’s keyboard, the corresponding number or letter appears on the display. Pressing the ENTER key stores data in the PTC’s memory.

With a bar-code reader

A second method of entering data is with a bar-code reader. When you pass the reader across a bar code the PTC is programmed to read, the PTC and reader interpret the data and store it in the PTC’s memory.

Via cloning or downloading

A third method of entering data into the PTC-860 is by receiving (via cloning or downloading) the data. In cloning, one PTC sends a duplicate copy of its programs and data to another PTC via a data cable connected directly to both PTCs. In downloading, a host comput er s ends data to the PTC ei ther directly (using a data cable) or over th e t elephone lines. When sending data over the tele phone lines, an optional accessory such as a modem is used. The modem is connected to the PTC with a data cable.

Once you enter data into the PTC, it is stored in files in the PTC’s memory. Each file holds a separate group of applicationrelated data. For example, a PTC used to collect many types of data (sale s orders, inventory changes, and empl oy ee hours) would store a ll data relating to sales orders in one file, all data relating to invento ry c hange s in another, and all data relating to employee hour s in still another.

Communicating data

After collecting the data, the PTC must either transmit the data to a host c om puter for processing or send it to a printer, or both, to make the data use ful to you and your organization.

Once the host co mputer receives the data from the PTC, it uses that data to update its master files and records. I n s o m e cases, the host computer m a y even transmit data back to the PTC, asking you, as the PTC’s operator, to perform a new task.

Models

This manual covers the thr ee op tical models of the PTC-860: PTC-860, PTC-860ES, and PTC-860NI. These three models are similar but have the following differences:

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The PTC-860 has a wand port (used to connect bar-code readers) on its side.

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The PTC-860ES (Environmentally Sealed) resembles the PTC-860 model but is specially sealed for use in harsh environments. The unit do es not have a wand port for connecting bar-code readers. Wands must be connected through the PTC’s 25 -pin c onne ct or.

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The PTC-860NI (Non-I ncendive) is designed for us e in hazardous loca tions. (Refer to the “Us e in hazardous locations” section on page 9 for the locations in which the unit is approved for use.)

No accessories are approved for u se w ith the PTC-860NI in hazardous locations. However, all

PTC-860 accessories ca n be used with the unit in non-hazardous locations. Like the PTC-860ES, the PTC-860NI does not have a wa nd p or t; b ar-code readers must be connected through the uni t’s 25-pin connector.

Unlike the other tw o PTC-860 optical mo dels, which can use either an AFA T nickel-cadmium battery pack or AA alkaline batteries, the PTC-8 60 NI c an be used with only an AFAT nick el-cad mium ba tter y pack .

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PTC-860 optical models (PTC-860, PTC-860ES , an d PTC-860NI)

This manual collecti vel y refers to all three PTC-860 optical models as PTC-860. Instances in which PTC-860 refers specifically to the PTC-860 unit will be obvious (for instance, in a comparison between models). To determine which model you have, refer to the “Models” section on page 15.

Unpacking the PTC-860

The PTC-860 is shipped in a single box containing

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a PTC-860, PTC-860ES, or PTC-860NI,

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an 800-mAhr AFAT nickel-cadmium battery pack or a plastic battery case containing four AA alkaline batteries,

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a battery charger,

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a bar-code reader (if ordered),

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the Guide to the PTC-860 Optical Models,

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the Guide to the FLASH Utilities (TCAL or MS-DOS Version), and

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the Guide to Maintaining NiCd Batteries.

Any additiona l accessories are shipped in separ a t e boxes with their own manuals.

1. Remove the PTC from the box.

2. Remove all packing material from the PTC. Save the

packing mater ial in case the PTC is ever s t ored or shipped to Telxon for service.

3. Check the contents of the p ac k ag e to make sure you hav e

received everything ordered.

4. Check the PTC and accessories for shipping damage. Pay

particular attention to the PTC case, display lens, and bar-code reader, if included.

If anything is missing or damaged, notify your Telxon sales representative.

Turning on the backup battery

The PTC-860 is shippe d with the backup battery disconnected so the backup battery is fully charged when you receive your PTC. Follow the proced ure below to turn on the back up battery before you use the unit for the first time.

Equipment req uir ed:

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A small scre wdriver or the scre w driver on the PTC-860’s elastic strap

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A pen or pencil

1. Make sure the PTC is off.

2. Disconnect any accesso ri es and remove the ela s tic strap

from the PTC.

3. Locate the battery door and the two screws securing it.

4. Unscrew the two screws and remove the battery door.

Note: Do not remove the screws from the battery door. The screws are designed to stay in the door when it is removed from the PTC.

FIGURE 1

Backup battery switch

Interior view

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

BACKUP BATTERY COMPARTMENT

BOTTOM OF PTC

PEN OR PENCIL

Interior side view

PEN OR PENCIL

BACKUP BATTERY SWITCH

PUSH DOWN

5. If the AFAT battery pack or the plastic case containing

batteries is in the PTC-860’s battery compartment, remove it. Refer to the “Rem oving the batteries” section on page 44 for the correct procedure.

6. The backup battery switch is located in a small opening just

inside the batt er y compartment and to the right, when the PTC is facedown (see Figure 1). Insert the tip of a pen or pencil into the opening and apply dire ct pressure to push down the switch. Make sure the switch is pressed down completely.

7. Insert the AFAT battery pack or the plastic case containing

batteries into the PTC-860’s battery compartment. Refer to the “Installing new batteries” section on page 45 for the correct proce dure.

8. Replace the battery do or and tighten the two screws. Note: If the backup battery switch ha s not be en t urne d o n, a

warning message displays when you turn on the PTC.

Charging the battery pack

Charge your PTC-860’s AFAT nickel-ca dmium battery pack, i f used, before you use the unit for t he fir s t t im e and whenever the battery pa ck becomes wea k . T h e P T C -860’s lo w-battery light glows wh en the battery pack is low.

Note: If you are using alkaline batteries in your PTC-860, replace them whe neve r t he low-battery light glows.

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