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 Chapter
CONTENTS
Preface
User’s Guide
 Contents
Chapter 3 Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO
Chapter 4 Programming the PT2000 and TopGun
PT2000 & TopGun
 Programming Parameters
Appendix F
Transferring Data With PSC Utilities
Full Keyboard Support
 Appendix
Appendix J
Appendix K Programming Bar Codes
 Preface About this Guide
PREFACE CONTENTS
 Keys and Keystroke Conventions
Style Conventions
Document Conventions
PT2000TM & TopGunTM
 Radio Frequency Interference
 PSC Website Technical Support
PSC Solutions Group
Technical Support
Reseller Technical Support
 Overview
Introduction & Quick Start Guide
CHAPTER  CONTENTS
Getting Started Quickly
 settings in the portable
Overview
before using the portable
Themanual contains the following sections
 Refer to the Index to find specific topics in this user’s guide
one type of battery with another in the portable
cables or make custom ones
Overview
 Getting Started Quickly
 9. Then select F3 from the PALPRO Options menu. Refer to
Page
 About the PT2000 and TopGun
C HAPTER   C ONTENTS
 The PT2000
 TopGun
Note Please contact a PSC dealer for more information about
PAL or PPG
 The Keypad
For complete information about the TopGun module, refer to
Figure 2-1 The TopGun Module
 Data Keys
The Keypad Figure 2-2 The PT2000 and TopGun keypads
Function keys Action Data keys Action keys
 Function Keys
Action Keys
 The Display Screen
The Virtual Display
 F3=REV F4=EXIT
F1=NEXT F2=PRE
REC#12 OF
REC#13 OF
 The Beeper
Displaying Information about the Portable
PT2000 Vers. 4.0 128k
 The Auto-Off Feature
The PT Dock
 Collecting Data
Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO
Getting Started
Reviewing the Collected Data
 Getting Started
Attaching an Input Device to the PT2000
Bar Code Scanner Magnetic Stripe Reader
 Current Date 02/01/02 Enter New Date
Setting the Time and Date
Turning On the Portable
Current Time 091732 Enter New Time
 F-KEY=SET TIME
Setting a Password
ENTER CURRENT OR NEW PASSWORD
PSC PALPRO 081804¤ 03/01/98 F-KEY=CONTINUE
 Using the Portable as a Keyboard Wedge
Installing the Keyboard Wedge
Collecting Data
 AT or PS/2 models
Using the Keyboard Wedge
PALPRO OPTIONS F2=SELECT PROG F3=WEDGE F4=PASSWORD¤
keyboard IBM 3151 terminal *$+$-D2C015EE
 F5=EXIT
Using PALPRO
PT2000 WEDGE
Selecting a PALPRO Application
 Figure 3-10 Selecting a PALPRO application
F1=ASSET MGMT F2=INV MGMT F3=ITEM TRACKING F4=EXIT¤
CHANGE PROMPTS? F3=YES F4=NO¤
Figure 3-11 Changing Prompts Menu
 Changing Program Titles and Prompts
ENTER APPL TITLE FIXED ASSETS¤
ENTER PROMPT BUILDING ID ¤
 ENTER PROMPT ASSET NO.¤
Switching to Another
ENTER PASSWORD
ASSET MGMT¤ F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F5=EXIT
 ASSET MGMT¤ F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT
LOCATION ID
To use ASSETPRO, complete the following steps
 WH3E,004322 F3=REV F4=EXIT
ITEM ID
WH3E F3=REV F4=EXIT
7. Press the F4 key to return to the first prompt
 Using INVPRO
USE 2 PROMPTS? F3=YES F4=NO¤
 Using One Prompt
 Using Two Prompts
QUANTITY
 Using TRACKPRO
 ADD DATE/TIME STAMP? F3=YES F4=NO¤
ITEM TRACKING¤ F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F5=EXIT
F1=CHECK IN F2=CHECK OUT F4=EXIT¤
 IN F3=REV F4=EXIT
IN MAIN F3=REV F4=EXIT
IN MAIN,P203 F3=REV F4=EXIT
 DESCRIPT
 00-629-02
 F1=COLLECT F2=RECEIVE LISTS F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT
F-KEY=CONTINUE
F1=DESCRIPT F2=WEDGE F4=EXIT
DESCRIPT 081732  05/01/02
 FILE NOT EMPTY F2=ERASE F3=APPEND F4=EXIT
ERASE F2=PICKLIST F3=COLLECT F4=EXIT
RECEIVE LISTS F2=RECEIVE ITEM F3=RECEIVE DESC F4=EXIT
 RESULTS RECORDS=16 F4=CONTINUE
Using DESCRIPT
CONNECT FOR REC ITEM LIST F3=CONTINUE F4=EXIT
Note To set a new date or time, see page
 ITEM ID 00-693-00 F3=REV F4=EXIT
3. From the application menu, select F1
 QUANTITY BCBASICS MANUAL F3=REV F4=EXIT
ENTER DESCRIPT
 INVMODEM
Using the Modem Feature
Note For information about using the application, see page
INV W/MODEM F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT
 NUMBER TO DIAL F4=EXIT
SEND FILE* F2=SERIAL F3=MODEM F4=EXIT
SELECT BAUD RATE F2=2400,N,8,1 F3=9600,N,8,1 F4=EXIT
FILE OPTIONS* F2=SEND FILE F3=ERASE FILE F4=EXIT
 UPLOAD COMPLETE F4=EXIT
TIMESTMP
F3=UPLD F4=EXIT
TIMESTMP key
 F1=TIME STAMP F2=WEDGE F3=SET TIME F4=EXIT
TIME STAMP F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT
 Date and Time Setting
F1=TIMESTMP F2=WEDGE F3=SET TIME F4=EXIT
CURRENT DATE 05/01/02 ENTER NEW DATE
 Reviewing the Collected Data
CURRENT TIME ENTER NEW TIME
 If the record includes a quantity, the quantity is given after a
 Serial Configuration
Uploading Data to the Host PC
 INV MGMT¤ F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F5=EXIT
 Keyboard Wedge Configuration
SEND FILE* F2=SERIAL F3=WEDGE F4=EXIT¤
 Figure 3-74 File Options Menu
Removing Collected Data from Memory
FILE OPTIONS* F2=SEND FILE F3=ERASE FILE F4=EXIT¤
Figure 3-75 Send File Menu
 Turning Off the Portable
ERASE FILE F3=ERASE F4=EXIT¤
 Resetting the Portable
 Caution Do not immerse the portable in liquid
Care and Cleaning
Caution Do not use any abrasive cleaners on the display screen
Care and Cleaning
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 Programming the PT2000 and TopGun
CHAPTER CONTENTS
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PT2000 and TopGun recognize the following commands at all times
Programming the PT2000 and TopGun
 Using Programming Utilities
PERCPROG
 4. Select the desired serial port. Then select OK
The Program File window will open refer to Figure
5. From the PSC Portable Programmer menu, select File  Open
 Using Programming Utilities Figure 4-3 The Program File window
progresses
 PDPROG
 Using Predefined Defaults
$+$-D0EE* *$+$-D1EE* *$+$-D2EE
D0 D1 D2
 Using Bar Codes
$+$-0010235EE
Guidelines for Creating Programming Bar Codes
 Using Multiple Bar Codes
$+$ EE
$+$-001* *0235EE
 General Programming Parameters
Table 4-1 Selected Programming Parameters
3B-3E
 12-Hour Format 24-Hour Format Time Date U.S. Format
Setting the Hour Format, Time, and Date
$+$-D80EE* *$+$-D81EE* *%-* *% $+$-D90EE* *$+$-D91EE
International Format
 Serial Parameters
Xmodem Protocol
 XModem *$+$-CA02EE
protocol
Serial Parameters
 Character
Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters
Table 4-3 Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters
Code
 Transferring Data With PSC Utilities
C HAPTER   C ONTENTS
 PTFER Windows application. Refer to page
 Using Portable File Transfer Program PTFER
Installing & Setting up PTFER
 $+$-C8EE
Uploading a File
 Note If no success message appears, select a different port
 Changing Settings
Downloading a File
Note Refer to the information about the DESCRIPT application on Page
 2. To use a different COM port, select it in the Port options group
 Setting Command Line Options
ptferfilename-/PnBnDnaction
 The port, baud rate, timeout, and action parameters are optional. If using one or more parameters, precede them with a hyphen - or a slash /. Enter parameters either before or after the file name
 Using PDTFER
Note Files must be transferred to or from the current DOS directory
 Copy command
Using MACTFER
Note Copy received data to other applications using the Edit
$+$-C8EE
 PT2000 & TopGun
 Using UPDTFER
 h displays help on program usage and options
 Programming Parameters
A PPENDIX   C ONTENTS
 Note For information about programming, refer to Chapter
 Predefined Defaults  tells how the parameter is set when you select
Table A-1 Predefined Defaults
Table A-2 Save-and-Exit Settings
predefined default D0, D1, or D2 refer to page
 Table A-3 General Programming Parameters
Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off
 Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off
 minutes
milliseconds
10-millisecond units
 Table A-4 Serial Programming Parameters
Valid for CA = 00 only
Page
 Full Keyboard Support
APPENDIX  CONTENTS
 Note Full ASCII mode for Code 39 must be enabled in the portable
Ctrl key on downC Ctrl key off up
 Table B-1 Common Keyboard Keys
Code
 PT2000 & TopGun
 Table B-2 IBM or Compatible PC Keyboard Keys
Page
 The TopGun Module
 Attaching the TopGun Module to the PT2000
The TopGun Module
Figure C-1 The back of the PT
 Attaching the TopGun Module to the PT2000
Figure C-2 Attaching the TopGun module
 5. Tighten the screws until the metal plate is secure
 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the TopGun module
Changing TopGun to a Left-Handed Model
Figure C-4 Switching the Direction of theTopGun Module
Changing TopGun to a Left-Handed Model
 4. Replace the top of the module
5. Insert and tighten the two screws. Do not over tighten them
 Figure C-5 Product labeling for the TopGun module
Laser Specifications and Labeling
Laser Specifications and Labeling
Eugene, OR March
Page
 The PT Dock
C HAPTER   C ONTENTS
Attaching the Dock Adapter to the Portable
 Attaching the Dock Adapter to the Portable
Setting Up the Dock
About the PT Dock
Caution Be careful not to overtighten the screws
 Figure D-2 Attaching the adapter
Setting Up the Dock
Figure D-1 The PT2000, PT Dock, and adapter
Base of PT2000 or TopGun with keypad side up
 Caution Do not attempt to connect a PT Dock to a PC using an
Configuration
Keyboard Wedge Configuration
Attaching the PT Dock to a Computer
 Power input jack
Cable input jack
 About the Power Adapter
The PT Dock Figure D-4 Sample PSC Keyboard wedge
 Using the PT Dock
Maintenance
Recharging the Portable’s Batteries
Page
 Batteries
 Alkaline Batteries
ON K40
 NiCd Battery Pack
NiCd Battery Pack
 00-862-00 NiCd BATTERIES
 Recharging the NiCd Battery Pack
Caution Use only a power adapter supplied by a PSC dealer
Using another adapter can damage the unit
 Lithium Backup Battery
Storing the NiCd Battery Pack
 Backup Battery
Low Battery Indication
NiCd Battery Pack or Alkaline Batteries
PLEASE WAIT CHARGING BACKUP BATTERY
 Use the PT Dock to recharge the lithium backup battery in the portable. The battery will be recharged while the READY light is on. Make sure the switch in the portable’s battery compartment is in the correct position for the type of batteries being used
 Connector Configurations
 Figure F-1 Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Pinouts
Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Connector
Connector Configurations
Table F-1 Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Pinouts
 Figure F-2 Interface Cable Connector Pinouts
Interface Cable Connector
Interface Cable Connector
Table F-2 Interface Cable Connector Pinouts
 Table F-3 PT Dock Pinouts
PT Dock
Figure F-3 PT Dock Pinouts
Pin #13 Pin #25
 Programming Bar Codes
 On *$+$-001EE* Off *$+$-000EE
Predefined Defaults
Serial defaults
00 *$+$-0100EE 10 *$+$-0110EE 20 *$+$-0120EE 30 *$+$-0130EE
 On *$+$-051EE
On *$+$-031EE
On *$+$-041EE
On *$+$-061EE
 2 *$+$-0902EE 6 *$+$-0906EE 10 *$+$-0910EE 20 *$+$-0920EE
On *$+$-071EE* Off *$+$-070EE
On *$+$-081EE* Off *$+$-080EE
$+$-0930EE* *$+$-0940EE* *$+$-0950EE* *$+$-0960EE
 8 *$+$-09080A08EE 10 *$+$-09100A10EE
10 *$+$-0A10EE 20 *$+$-0A20EE 30 *$+$-0A30EE
2 *$+$-09020A02EE 4 *$+$-09040A04EE 6 *$+$-09060A06EE
$+$-0A40EE* *$+$-0A50EE* *$+$-0A60EE
 On *$+$-0D1EE* Off
On *$+$-0B1EE* Off
On *$+$-0C1EE* Off
On *$+$-201EE* Off *$+$-200EE
 04 *$+$-2104EE 10 *$+$-2110EE 20 *$+$-2120EE 30 *$+$-2130EE
On *$+$-231EE
$+$-230EE
10 *$+$-2210EE 20 *$+$-2220EE 30 *$+$-2230EE
 2 *$+$-2D02EE 10 *$+$-2D10EE 20 *$+$-2D20EE
On *$+$-241EE* Off *$+$-240EE
On *$+$-2C1EE* Off *$+$-2C0EE
$+$-2D30EE* *$+$-2D40EE* *$+$-2D50EE
 On *$+$-311EE* Off
2 *$+$-2E02EE 10 *$+$-2E10EE 20 *$+$-2E20EE
On *$+$-301EE* Off *$+$-300EE
On *$+$-321EE* Off
 On *$+$-351EE
On *$+$-331EE* Off *$+$-330EE
On *$+$-341EE
On *$+$-361EE
 On *$+$-3B1EE* Off
On *$+$-391EE* Off
On *$+$-3A1EE* Off
On *$+$-3F1EE* Off
 On *$+$-3E1EE* Off
On *$+$-3C1EE* Off
On *$+$-3D1EE* Off
On *$+$-401EE* Off *$+$-400EE
 $+$-430EE
10 *$+$-4110EE 20 *$+$-4120EE 30 *$+$-4130EE
On *$+$-431EE
2 *$+$-4102EE
 10 *$+$-B210EE
On *$+$-B01EE
Off *$+$-B200EE
$+$-B00EE
 Medium *$+$-B802EE* High
On *$+$-B51EE* Off
Low *$+$-B800EE* Medium
$+$-B50EE
 $+$-BD07EE $+$-DD0EE
Low *$+$-BD01EE* High Medium *$+$-BD04EE
On *$+$-DD1EE* Off
$+$-BC08EE* *$+$-BC09EE* *$+$-BC00EE
 $+$-C015EE
$+$-D81EE $+$-D91EE
300 *$+$-C100EE 600 *$+$-C101EE
$+$-C011EE
 1 *$+$-C401EE
7 *$+$-C207EE
None *$+$-C300EE* Even Odd *$+$-C303EE
On *$+$-C51EE* Off
 $+$-CA02EE* *$+$-CA01EE $+$-CD50EE* *$+$-CD75EE* *$+$-CD99EE
0 *$+$-CD00EE 10 *$+$-CD10EE 25 *$+$-CD25EE
$+$-C602EE
None
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 INDEX
 Index
 collecting
reviewing
 PT2000 & TopGun
 see programming parameters
 default communications settings
keyboard wedge configuration
serial configuration
see also file transfer, utilities for predefined defaults
 see ASSETPRO
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