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