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PSC PT2000 Collecting Data, Using the Portable as a Keyboard Wedge, Installing the Keyboard Wedge

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Collecting Data

When finished setting up the PT2000 or TopGun (refer to the previous section), the PALPRO Options menu appears on the display screen. Use the menu to choose a PALPRO application or use the portable as a keyboard wedge.

Using the Portable as a Keyboard Wedge

Installing the

Keyboard

Wedge

With the PT2000 or TopGun attached to the PC or IBM 3151 terminal as a keyboard wedge, use a bar code label or magnetic stripe to enter data directly into the application. Data can also be entered by using the keypad on the portable.

Two PSC cables1 are required to install the portable as a keyboard wedge.

To connect the PT2000 or TopGun as a keyboard wedge, complete the following steps:

1.Plug the 15-pin connector into the cable connector on the bottom of the portable.

Figure 3-6: Keyboard wedge installation for PCs

1.For a listing of PT2000 cable numbers, consult the PSC Price Book at: http: www.pscnet.com.

User’s Guide

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PSC PT2000, TopGun Collecting Data, Using the Portable as a Keyboard Wedge, Installing the Keyboard Wedge, User’s Guide

Contents

8VHU¶V*XLGH 37Œ7RS*XQŒ3RUWDEOHDWD7HUPLQDOV 959 Terry Street Eugene, Oregon Telephone 541 Fax 541 PSC IncDisclaimer User’s Guide CONTENTSPreface ChapterPT2000 & TopGun Chapter 3 Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPROChapter 4 Programming the PT2000 and TopGun ContentsUser’s Guide Appendix FContents ChapterAppendix K Programming Bar Codes AppendixAppendix J ContentsPREFACE CONTENTS Preface About this GuidePT2000TM & TopGunTM Style ConventionsDocument Conventions Keys and Keystroke ConventionsUser’s Guide Radio Frequency InterferenceReseller Technical Support PSC Solutions GroupTechnical Support PSC Website Technical SupportGetting Started Quickly Introduction & Quick Start GuideCHAPTER CONTENTS OverviewThemanual contains the following sections Overviewbefore using the portable settings in the portableUser’s Guide one type of battery with another in the portablecables or make custom ones Refer to the Index to find specific topics in this user’s guideGetting Started Quickly User’s Guide 9. Then select F3 from the PALPRO Options menu. Refer toPage C HAPTER C ONTENTS About the PT2000 and TopGunThe PT2000 User’s Guide TopGunNote Please contact a PSC dealer for more information about PAL or PPGAbout the PT2000 and TopGun The KeypadFor complete information about the TopGun module, refer to PT2000 & TopGunFunction keys Action Data keys Action keys Data KeysUser’s Guide The Keypad Figure 2-2 The PT2000 and TopGun keypadsAction Keys Function KeysThe Virtual Display The Display ScreenUser’s Guide REC#13 OF F1=NEXT F2=PREREC#12 OF F3=REV F4=EXITUser’s Guide The BeeperDisplaying Information about the Portable PT2000 Vers. 4.0 128kThe PT Dock The Auto-Off FeatureReviewing the Collected Data Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPROGetting Started Collecting DataAttaching an Input Device to the PT2000 Getting StartedBar Code Scanner Magnetic Stripe Reader Current Time 091732 Enter New Time Setting the Time and DateTurning On the Portable Current Date 02/01/02 Enter New DatePSC PALPRO 081804¤ 03/01/98 F-KEY=CONTINUE Setting a PasswordENTER CURRENT OR NEW PASSWORD F-KEY=SET TIMEUser’s Guide Using the Portable as a Keyboard WedgeInstalling the Keyboard Wedge Collecting Datakeyboard IBM 3151 terminal *$+$-D2C015EE Using the Keyboard WedgePALPRO OPTIONS F2=SELECT PROG F3=WEDGE F4=PASSWORD¤ AT or PS/2 modelsSelecting a PALPRO Application Using PALPROPT2000 WEDGE F5=EXITPT2000 & TopGun F1=ASSET MGMT F2=INV MGMT F3=ITEM TRACKING F4=EXIT¤CHANGE PROMPTS? F3=YES F4=NO¤ Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPROCHANGE PROMPTS? F3=YES F4=NO¤ Changing Program Titles and PromptsENTER APPL TITLE FIXED ASSETS¤ ENTER PROMPT BUILDING ID ¤ASSET MGMT¤ F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F5=EXIT Switching to AnotherENTER PASSWORD ENTER PROMPT ASSET NO.¤To use ASSETPRO, complete the following steps ASSET MGMT¤ F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXITLOCATION ID F3=REV F4=EXITITEM ID ITEM IDWH3E F3=REV F4=EXIT WH3E,004322 F3=REV F4=EXITUser’s Guide Using INVPROUSE 2 PROMPTS? F3=YES F4=NO¤ CHANGE PROMPTS? F3=YES F4=NO¤ITEM ID Using One PromptF3=REV F4=EXIT Using Two PromptsQUANTITY ITEM IDITEM ID Using TRACKPROCHANGE PROMPTS? F3=YES F4=NO¤ 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¤LOCATION ID IN F3=REV F4=EXITIN MAIN F3=REV F4=EXIT IN MAIN,P203 F3=REV F4=EXITUser’s Guide DESCRIPT00-629-02 DESCRIPT 081732 05/01/02 F-KEY=CONTINUEF1=DESCRIPT F2=WEDGE F4=EXIT F1=COLLECT F2=RECEIVE LISTS F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXITERASE F2=PICKLIST F3=COLLECT F4=EXIT FILE NOT EMPTY F2=ERASE F3=APPEND F4=EXITRECEIVE LISTS F2=RECEIVE ITEM F3=RECEIVE DESC F4=EXIT Note To set a new date or time, see page Using DESCRIPTCONNECT FOR REC ITEM LIST F3=CONTINUE F4=EXIT RESULTS RECORDS=16 F4=CONTINUE3. From the application menu, select F1 ITEM ID 00-693-00 F3=REV F4=EXITF1=DESCRIPT F2=WEDGE F4=EXIT F1=COLLECT F2=RECEIVE LISTS F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXITENTER DESCRIPT QUANTITY BCBASICS MANUAL F3=REV F4=EXITUser’s Guide INV W/MODEM F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT Using the Modem FeatureNote For information about using the application, see page INVMODEMFILE OPTIONS* F2=SEND FILE F3=ERASE FILE F4=EXIT SEND FILE* F2=SERIAL F3=MODEM F4=EXITSELECT BAUD RATE F2=2400,N,8,1 F3=9600,N,8,1 F4=EXIT NUMBER TO DIAL F4=EXITTIMESTMP key TIMESTMPF3=UPLD F4=EXIT UPLOAD COMPLETE F4=EXITITEM ID F1=TIME STAMP F2=WEDGE F3=SET TIME F4=EXITTIME STAMP F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT ITEM ID 00-693-00 F3=REV F4=EXITF1=TIMESTMP F2=WEDGE F3=SET TIME F4=EXIT Date and Time SettingCURRENT DATE 05/01/02 ENTER NEW DATE F3=REV F4=EXIT Reviewing the Collected DataCURRENT TIME ENTER NEW TIME ITEM IDIf the record includes a quantity, the quantity is given after a Uploading Data to the Host PC Serial ConfigurationUser’s Guide INV MGMT¤ F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F5=EXIT User’s Guide Keyboard Wedge ConfigurationSEND FILE* F2=SERIAL F3=WEDGE F4=EXIT¤ ASSET MGMT¤ F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F5=EXITSEND FILE* F2=SERIAL F3=WEDGE F4=EXIT¤ Removing Collected Data from MemoryFILE OPTIONS* F2=SEND FILE F3=ERASE FILE F4=EXIT¤ Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPROERASE FILE F3=ERASE F4=EXIT¤ Turning Off the PortableUser’s Guide Resetting the Portable Care and Cleaning Care and CleaningCaution Do not use any abrasive cleaners on the display screen Caution Do not immerse the portable in liquidPage CHAPTER CONTENTS Programming the PT2000 and TopGunPT2000 & TopGun +* */-* *--* *-+* */.* *.-* *.+* *+ $$PT2000 and TopGun recognize the following commands at all times OverviewPERCPROG Using Programming UtilitiesUser’s Guide The Program File window will open refer to Figure 4. Select the desired serial port. Then select OK5. From the PSC Portable Programmer menu, select File Open progresses Using Programming Utilities Figure 4-3 The Program File windowUser’s Guide PDPROG User’s Guide Using Predefined Defaults$+$-D0EE* *$+$-D1EE* *$+$-D2EE D0 D1 D2$+$-0010235EE Using Bar CodesGuidelines for Creating Programming Bar Codes User’s Guide Using Multiple Bar Codes$+$ EE $+$-001* *0235EETable 4-1 Selected Programming Parameters General Programming ParametersPT2000 & TopGun Programming the PT2000 and TopGunInternational Format Setting the Hour Format, Time, and Date$+$-D80EE* *$+$-D81EE* *%-* *% $+$-D90EE* *$+$-D91EE 12-Hour Format 24-Hour Format Time Date U.S. FormatXmodem Protocol Serial ParametersSerial Parameters XModem *$+$-CA02EEprotocol User’s GuideTable 4-3 Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial CharactersPT2000 & TopGun Programming the PT2000 and TopGunC HAPTER C ONTENTS Transferring Data With PSC UtilitiesPTFER Windows application. Refer to page OverviewInstalling & Setting up PTFER Using Portable File Transfer Program PTFERUser’s Guide Uploading a File $+$-C8EEUser’s Guide Note If no success message appears, select a different portDownloading a File Changing SettingsNote Refer to the information about the DESCRIPT application on Page User’s Guide 2. To use a different COM port, select it in the Port options groupptferfilename-/PnBnDnaction Setting Command Line OptionsUser’s Guide 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 nameNote Files must be transferred to or from the current DOS directory Using PDTFER$+$-C8EE Using MACTFERNote Copy received data to other applications using the Edit Copy commandTransferring Data With PSC Utilities PT2000 & TopGunUser’s Guide Using UPDTFERh displays help on program usage and options A PPENDIX C ONTENTS Programming ParametersOverview Note For information about programming, refer to Chapterpredefined default D0, D1, or D2 refer to page Table A-1 Predefined DefaultsTable A-2 Save-and-Exit Settings Predefined Defaults tells how the parameter is set when you selectEnter 1 for On and 0 for Off Table A-3 General Programming ParametersPT2000 & TopGun Programming ParametersEnter 1 for On and 0 for Off User’s GuideOverview Enter 1 for On and 0 for Offminutes PT2000 & TopGunProgramming Parameters Enter 1 for On and 0 for OffEnter 1 for On and 0 for Off Table A-4 Serial Programming ParametersUser’s Guide OverviewPage APPENDIX CONTENTS Full Keyboard SupportOverview Note Full ASCII mode for Code 39 must be enabled in the portableCtrl key on downC Ctrl key off up Code Table B-1 Common Keyboard KeysUser’s Guide OverviewFull Keyboard Support PT2000 & TopGunCode Table B-2 IBM or Compatible PC Keyboard KeysUser’s Guide OverviewPage CHAPTER CONTENTS The TopGun ModuleThe TopGun Module Attaching the TopGun Module to the PT2000Figure C-1 The back of the PT Attaching the TopGun Module to the PT2000 User’s GuideFigure C-2 Attaching the TopGun module 5. Tighten the screws until the metal plate is secure User’s Guide Changing TopGun to a Left-Handed ModelFigure C-4 Switching the Direction of theTopGun Module 1. Remove the two screws from the top of the TopGun moduleThe TopGun Module 4. Replace the top of the module5. Insert and tighten the two screws. Do not over tighten them PT2000 & TopGunFigure C-5 Product labeling for the TopGun module Laser Specifications and LabelingLaser Specifications and Labeling User’s GuidePage Recharging the Portable’s Batteries The PT DockC HAPTER C ONTENTS Attaching the Dock Adapter to the PortableCaution Be careful not to overtighten the screws Setting Up the DockAbout the PT Dock Attaching the Dock Adapter to the PortableFigure D-2 Attaching the adapter Setting Up the DockUser’s Guide Figure D-1 The PT2000, PT Dock, and adapterAttaching the PT Dock to a Computer ConfigurationKeyboard Wedge Configuration Caution Do not attempt to connect a PT Dock to a PC using anUser’s Guide Power input jackCable input jack The PT Dock Figure D-4 Sample PSC Keyboard wedge About the Power AdapterUser’s Guide Using the PT DockMaintenance Recharging the Portable’s BatteriesPage Batteries ON K40 Alkaline BatteriesNiCd Battery Pack NiCd Battery PackUser’s Guide 00-862-00 NiCd BATTERIES User’s Guide Recharging the NiCd Battery PackCaution Use only a power adapter supplied by a PSC dealer Using another adapter can damage the unitStoring the NiCd Battery Pack Lithium Backup BatteryPLEASE WAIT CHARGING BACKUP BATTERY Low Battery IndicationNiCd Battery Pack or Alkaline Batteries Backup BatteryUse 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 APPENDIX CONTENTS Connector ConfigurationsFigure F-1 Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Pinouts Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader ConnectorConnector Configurations PT2000 & TopGunTable F-2 Interface Cable Connector Pinouts Interface Cable ConnectorInterface Cable Connector Figure F-2 Interface Cable Connector PinoutsFigure F-3 PT Dock Pinouts PT DockConnector Configurations PT2000 & TopGunA PPENDIX C ONTENTS Programming Bar Codes00 *$+$-0100EE 10 *$+$-0110EE 20 *$+$-0120EE 30 *$+$-0130EE Predefined DefaultsSerial defaults On *$+$-001EE* Off *$+$-000EEOn *$+$-061EE On *$+$-031EEOn *$+$-041EE On *$+$-051EE$+$-0930EE* *$+$-0940EE* *$+$-0950EE* *$+$-0960EE On *$+$-071EE* Off *$+$-070EEOn *$+$-081EE* Off *$+$-080EE 2 *$+$-0902EE 6 *$+$-0906EE 10 *$+$-0910EE 20 *$+$-0920EE$+$-0A40EE* *$+$-0A50EE* *$+$-0A60EE 10 *$+$-0A10EE 20 *$+$-0A20EE 30 *$+$-0A30EE2 *$+$-09020A02EE 4 *$+$-09040A04EE 6 *$+$-09060A06EE 8 *$+$-09080A08EE 10 *$+$-09100A10EEOn *$+$-201EE* Off *$+$-200EE On *$+$-0B1EE* OffOn *$+$-0C1EE* Off On *$+$-0D1EE* Off10 *$+$-2210EE 20 *$+$-2220EE 30 *$+$-2230EE On *$+$-231EE$+$-230EE 04 *$+$-2104EE 10 *$+$-2110EE 20 *$+$-2120EE 30 *$+$-2130EE$+$-2D30EE* *$+$-2D40EE* *$+$-2D50EE On *$+$-241EE* Off *$+$-240EEOn *$+$-2C1EE* Off *$+$-2C0EE 2 *$+$-2D02EE 10 *$+$-2D10EE 20 *$+$-2D20EEOn *$+$-321EE* Off 2 *$+$-2E02EE 10 *$+$-2E10EE 20 *$+$-2E20EEOn *$+$-301EE* Off *$+$-300EE On *$+$-311EE* OffOn *$+$-361EE On *$+$-331EE* Off *$+$-330EEOn *$+$-341EE On *$+$-351EEOn *$+$-3F1EE* Off On *$+$-391EE* OffOn *$+$-3A1EE* Off On *$+$-3B1EE* OffOn *$+$-401EE* Off *$+$-400EE On *$+$-3C1EE* OffOn *$+$-3D1EE* Off On *$+$-3E1EE* Off2 *$+$-4102EE 10 *$+$-4110EE 20 *$+$-4120EE 30 *$+$-4130EEOn *$+$-431EE $+$-430EE$+$-B00EE On *$+$-B01EEOff *$+$-B200EE 10 *$+$-B210EE$+$-B50EE On *$+$-B51EE* OffLow *$+$-B800EE* Medium Medium *$+$-B802EE* High$+$-BC08EE* *$+$-BC09EE* *$+$-BC00EE Low *$+$-BD01EE* High Medium *$+$-BD04EEOn *$+$-DD1EE* Off $+$-BD07EE $+$-DD0EE$+$-C011EE $+$-D81EE $+$-D91EE300 *$+$-C100EE 600 *$+$-C101EE $+$-C015EEOn *$+$-C51EE* Off 7 *$+$-C207EENone *$+$-C300EE* Even Odd *$+$-C303EE 1 *$+$-C401EENone 0 *$+$-CD00EE 10 *$+$-CD10EE 25 *$+$-CD25EE$+$-C602EE $+$-CA02EE* *$+$-CA01EE $+$-CD50EE* *$+$-CD75EE* *$+$-CD99EEPage User’s Guide INDEXIndex PT2000 & TopGunreviewing User’s GuideIndex collectingIndex PT2000 & TopGunIndex User’s Guidesee programming parameters see also file transfer, utilities for predefined defaults keyboard wedge configurationserial configuration default communications settingsIndex User’s Guidesee ASSETPRO 4-66, A PT2000 & TopGunIndex 4-66 , APSC Inc. hereby declares that the equipment specified below DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYJapan Asia PacificItaly Australia