Zebra P360 Handheld Scanner, P460 Handheld Scanner MCL-Link Lite User´s Guide V2.11

MCL-Link Lite

Version 2.11

User’s Guide

72E-43402-01

Revision A — October 2000

Symbo l Technologies, Inc. O ne Symbol Plaza, H oltsville N.Y. 11742-1300

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MCL-Li n k Lite Version 2.11

User’s Guide

72E-43402-01

Revision A

October 2000

© 2000 by S ymbol Technologies, Inc. All right s reser ve d .
No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or

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systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.

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Technologies, Inc. MCL, MCL-Designer, MCL-Link, MCL-Link Lite, MCL-Loader, and MCL­Net S24 are trademarks of Zetes T echnologies S.A. 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, New York 11742-1300

http://www.symbol.com

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Contents

About This Guide

Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Symbol Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Chapter 1. Getting Started

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

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

MCL-Link Lite Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Starting MCL-Link Lite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Communication Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Dx Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Using MCL-Link Lite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Receive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Send . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

About MCL-Link Lite Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

MCL-Link Lite Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

MCL-Link Error File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

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Chapter 2. Command File

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

Syntax of Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Commands Received From the Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Receive Data Packet (D0-D9) From Terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

File Look-Up (CR) From Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Transmit Remote Data File (TF) From Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Remote Data File Request (FR) From Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Host Stat us Request (SR) From Terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Quit MCL-Link (QX) From Terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Index
Feedback

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About This Guide

The MCL-Link Lite Version 2.1 1 User’s Guide provides general information about operating
the MCL-Link Lite application, configuring the software, and using MCL-Li nk Lite
commands.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

• “Operator” and “User” refer to anyone using the MCL-Link Lite software.

• “PC” refers to the IBM personal computer or compatible system that you are using
to develop applications.

• “Terminal” refers to various types of Symbol terminals.

• “You” refe r s to the administrator or person who is using this guide as a reference
aid to install, configure, and/or operate the software.

• Keystrokes in bold type indicate non-alphanumeric keystrokes. For example:
Select the <F1> key on the terminal to access on-line help.

• Bold type identifies menu items and input or text fields on a terminal screen.

• Italics are used:

• for the names of parameters in function prototypes and variable names in usage

and syntax descriptions

• to highlight specific items in the general text

• to identify chapters and sections in this and related documents.

• Square brackets [ ] in a command line e nclose optional command line parameters.

• The piping symbol | has the effect of “or” when it is used to separate inline
parameters on a command line; i.e., it separates alternative values for parameters.

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• 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 P ublications

The following is a list of documents that you may find useful if you want to know more about
the MCL-Link Lite program.

• MCL-Loader User’s G uide
p/n 70-33347-xx

• MCL-Net S24 User’s Guide
p/n 70-33348-xx

• MCL-Designer User’s Gu ide
p/n 70-33345-xx

Service Information

If you have a problem with your equi pment, contact the Symbol Support Center. 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 equipment so that t he s e rvice person can
try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and
the pr oblem is symbol readability, the Support Center will request sam ples 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:

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

About This Guide

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)
[phone] (Outside UK)

Australia

Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd.
432 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne, Vict oria 3004
1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia)
[phone] (Outside Aust ralia)

Denmark

Symbol Technologies AS
Gydevang 2,
DK-3450 Allerod, Denmark
7020-1718 (Inside Denmark)
[phone] (Outside Denmark)

Canada

Symbol Tec h nologies Canada, Inc.
2540 Matheson Boul evard 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)
[phone] (Outsi de Singapore)

Austria

Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH
Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70
Suite 3

2.Haus, 5.Stock
1040 Vienna, Austria
1-505-5794 (Inside Austria)
[phone] (Outside Austria)

Europe/Mid-East Dist ributor Operations

Contact your local distributor or call
[phone]

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Finland

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

Germany

Symbol Technologies GmbH
Waldstrasse 68
D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany
6074-49020 (Inside Germany)
[phone] (Outside Germany)

Latin America Sales Support

7900 Glades Road
Suite 340
Boca Raton, Florida 33434 USA
1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States)
[phone] (Outside United States)

Netherlands

Symbol Technologies
Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX
Postbus 24 7050 AA
Varssevel d, Netherlands
315-271700 (Inside Netherlands)
[phone] (Outside Netherlands)

France

Symbol Technologies F rance
Centre d'Affaire d'Antony
3 Rue de la Renaissance
92184 Antony Cedex, France
01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France)
[phone] (Outside France)

Italy

Symbol Technologies It alia S.R.L.
Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49
20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo
Milano, Italy
2-484441 (Inside Italy)
[phone] (Outside Italy)

Mexico

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

Norway

Symbol Technologies
Trollasveien 36
Postboks 72
1414 Trollasen, Norway
66810600 (Inside Norway)
[phone] (Outside Nor way)

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South Africa

Symbol Technologies Afric a Inc.
Block B2
Rutherford Estate
1 Scott Street
Waverly 2090 Johannesbur g
Republic of South Africa
11- 4405668 (Inside South Africa)
[phone] (Outside South Africa)

Sweden

Symbol Technologies AB
Albygatan 109D
Solna
Sweden
84452900 (Inside Sweden)
[phone] (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)
[phone] (Outside Spain)

Spain

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

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Introduction

MCL-Link Lite is a subset of the full MCL-Link Communication program. It is designed to
support the Symbol P360/460/370 and 470 family of Memory and Cordless Scanners only.

MCL-Link Lite is fully compatible with the MCL-Link Full version. However, some
commands are not available i n MCL Link Lite version.

The following restrictions apply in MCL-Link Lite:

• Terminal model: MCL-Link Lite communicates with the Symbol P360, P370, P460
and P470 Memory and Cordless Scanners only

• Terminal ID: The terminal ID must be 001 or 002. No other terminal ID’s are
supported.

• Functions not supported:

• Script function

Manually started from the operator console
Run script on terminal request
Run script on external application request

• ODBC commands

• Remote file operations

• Keyboard Entry emulation

• DLL interface

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Installation

MCL-Link Lite is part of the MCL Collection of software. It can be installed separately or as
part of the whole MCL Collection series. To install MCL-Link Lite from the MCL Collection
CD:

1. Insert the MCL-Collection for Phaser CD-ROM disk into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Click the Start button on the task bar.

3. Select Run.

4. Type D:\setup.exe. and click OK (replace D: with the CD-ROM drive letter).

5. Click Next when the introductory screen appears.

6. Click Yes to accept the license agreement.

7. When prompted, type your name and company in the appro pr i ate fields. Click Next.

8. Click Next to accept the default directory or click Br owse to select a different
directory. Click OK, then Next .

9. Click Next to install all the MCL programs, or select MCL-Link Lite and de-select
all the other options.

10. Click Next to accept the MCL-Collection for Phaser program folder.

1 1. Setup installs the selected programs onto the hard drive. A screen that monitors

the progress appears. When installation is complete, click Finish.

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