Chapter 3 Operation
The operating system of the PT-500 has 4 different operating modes for different purposes and functions. They are as follows:
1.Ready Mode.
??Keypad Input will be displayed on the LCD and sent out though RS232 port.
??Laser or CCD Scanner Input will be displayed on the LCD and sent out through RS232 port.
??RS232 Input will be displayed on the LCD.
2.System Mode.
??Menu will guide you to configure and diagnose the system.
??Multi-point protocol is enabled. User may use PT Comm Manager software to communicate and exchange files between the PT-500 and PC through RS232 port or modem.
??When the terminal is diagnosing itself, Multi-point protocol will be disabled temporally.
??Auto Power off is always disabled in System Mode.
3.EzJob Mode.
??PT-500 includes a built-in application called EasyJob, which enables users to define the data format, collect data, edit data, and upload collected data to the host computer.
??Multi-point protocol is disabled under the EzJob mode.
4.Application Mode.
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