Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO, Contents

Chapter 3: Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO	17
Getting Started	18
Attaching an Input Device to the PT2000	18
Turning On the Portable	19
Setting the Time and Date	19
Setting a Password	20
Collecting Data	21
Using the Portable as a Keyboard Wedge	21
Using PALPRO	23
DESCRIPT	35
INVMODEM	42
TIMESTMP	44
Reviewing the Collected Data	47
Uploading Data to the Host PC	49
Serial Configuration	49
Keyboard Wedge Configuration	51
Removing Collected Data from Memory	52
Turning Off the Portable	53
Resetting the Portable	54
Care and Cleaning	55
Chapter 4: Programming the PT2000 and TopGun	57
Overview	58
Using Programming Utilities	59
PERCPROG	59
PDPROG	62
Using Predefined Defaults	63
Using Bar Codes	64
Guidelines for Creating Programming Bar Codes	64
Using Multiple Bar Codes	65
General Programming Parameters	66
Setting the Hour Format, Time, and Date	67
Serial Parameters	68
Xmodem Protocol	68
Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters	70

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8VHU¶V*XLGH 37Œ7RS*XQŒ3RUWDEOHDWD7HUPLQDOV 959 Terry Street Eugene, Oregon Telephone 541 Fax PSC IncDisclaimer CONTENTS PrefaceChapter User’s Guide Chapter 3 Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO Chapter 4 Programming the PT2000 and TopGunContents PT2000 & TopGun Appendix F Transferring Data With PSC UtilitiesProgramming Parameters Full Keyboard Support Appendix J AppendixAppendix K Programming Bar Codes Preface About this Guide PREFACE CONTENTS Style Conventions Document ConventionsKeys and Keystroke Conventions PT2000TM & TopGunTM Radio Frequency Interference PSC Solutions Group Technical SupportPSC Website Technical Support Reseller Technical Support Introduction & Quick Start Guide CHAPTER CONTENTSOverview Getting Started Quickly Overview before using the portablesettings in the portable Themanual contains the following sections one type of battery with another in the portable cables or make custom onesRefer 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 Note Please contact a PSC dealer for more information about TopGunPAL or PPG For complete information about the TopGun module, refer to The KeypadFigure 2-1 The TopGun Module The Keypad Figure 2-2 The PT2000 and TopGun keypads Data KeysFunction keys Action Data keys Action keys Function Keys Action Keys The Display Screen The Virtual Display F1=NEXT F2=PRE REC#12 OFF3=REV F4=EXIT REC#13 OF Displaying Information about the Portable The BeeperPT2000 Vers. 4.0 128k The Auto-Off Feature The PT Dock Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPRO Getting StartedCollecting Data Reviewing the Collected Data Attaching an Input Device to the PT2000 Getting StartedBar Code Scanner Magnetic Stripe Reader Setting the Time and Date Turning On the PortableCurrent Date 02/01/02 Enter New Date Current Time 091732 Enter New Time Setting a Password ENTER CURRENT OR NEW PASSWORDF-KEY=SET TIME PSC PALPRO 081804¤ 03/01/98 F-KEY=CONTINUE Installing the Keyboard Wedge Using the Portable as a Keyboard WedgeCollecting Data 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 WEDGEF5=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 APPL TITLE FIXED ASSETS¤ Changing Program Titles and PromptsENTER PROMPT BUILDING ID ¤ Switching to Another ENTER PASSWORDENTER PROMPT ASSET NO.¤ ASSET MGMT¤ F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F5=EXIT LOCATION ID ASSET MGMT¤ F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXITTo use ASSETPRO, complete the following steps ITEM ID WH3E F3=REV F4=EXITWH3E,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 ITEM TRACKING¤ F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F5=EXIT ADD DATE/TIME STAMP? F3=YES F4=NO¤F1=CHECK IN F2=CHECK OUT F4=EXIT¤ IN MAIN F3=REV F4=EXIT IN F3=REV F4=EXITIN MAIN,P203 F3=REV F4=EXIT DESCRIPT 00-629-02 F-KEY=CONTINUE F1=DESCRIPT F2=WEDGE F4=EXITF1=COLLECT F2=RECEIVE LISTS F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT DESCRIPT 081732 05/01/02 ERASE F2=PICKLIST F3=COLLECT F4=EXIT FILE NOT EMPTY F2=ERASE F3=APPEND F4=EXITRECEIVE LISTS F2=RECEIVE ITEM F3=RECEIVE DESC F4=EXIT Using DESCRIPT CONNECT FOR REC ITEM LIST F3=CONTINUE F4=EXITRESULTS 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 pageINVMODEM 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=EXITNUMBER TO DIAL F4=EXIT FILE OPTIONS* F2=SEND FILE F3=ERASE FILE F4=EXIT TIMESTMP F3=UPLD F4=EXITUPLOAD COMPLETE F4=EXIT TIMESTMP key F1=TIME STAMP F2=WEDGE F3=SET TIME F4=EXIT TIME STAMP F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT F1=TIMESTMP F2=WEDGE F3=SET TIME F4=EXIT Date and Time SettingCURRENT 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¤ 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 screenCaution Do not immerse the portable in liquid Care and CleaningPage Programming the PT2000 and TopGun CHAPTER CONTENTS PT2000 and TopGun recognize the following commands at all times +* */-* *--* *-+* */.* *.-* *.+* *+ $$Programming the PT2000 and TopGun Using Programming Utilities PERCPROG 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 Using Programming Utilities Figure 4-3 The Program File window progresses PDPROG $+$-D0EE* *$+$-D1EE* *$+$-D2EE Using Predefined DefaultsD0 D1 D2 $+$-0010235EE Using Bar CodesGuidelines for Creating Programming Bar Codes $+$ EE Using Multiple Bar Codes$+$-001* *0235EE Table 4-1 Selected Programming Parameters General Programming Parameters3B-3E Setting the Hour Format, Time, and Date $+$-D80EE* *$+$-D81EE* *%-* *% $+$-D90EE* *$+$-D91EE12-Hour Format 24-Hour Format Time Date U.S. Format International Format Serial Parameters Xmodem Protocol protocol XModem *$+$-CA02EESerial Parameters Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters Table 4-3 Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial CharactersCharacter 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 Downloading a File Changing SettingsNote 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 Using MACTFER Note Copy received data to other applications using the EditCopy 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 SettingsPredefined 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 milliseconds minutes10-millisecond units Table A-4 Serial Programming Parameters Valid for CA = 00 onlyPage 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 The TopGun Module Attaching the TopGun Module to the PT2000Figure 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 Changing TopGun to a Left-Handed Model Figure C-4 Switching the Direction of theTopGun Module1. 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 LabelingFigure C-5 Product labeling for the TopGun module Eugene, OR MarchPage C HAPTER C ONTENTS The PT DockAttaching the Dock Adapter to the Portable Setting Up the Dock About the PT DockAttaching 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 adapterFigure D-2 Attaching the adapter Base of PT2000 or TopGun with keypad side up Configuration Keyboard Wedge ConfigurationCaution 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 Maintenance Using the PT DockRecharging the Portable’s Batteries Page Batteries Alkaline Batteries ON K40 NiCd Battery Pack NiCd Battery Pack 00-862-00 NiCd BATTERIES Caution Use only a power adapter supplied by a PSC dealer Recharging the NiCd Battery PackUsing another adapter can damage the unit Lithium Backup Battery Storing the NiCd Battery Pack Low Battery Indication NiCd Battery Pack or Alkaline BatteriesBackup 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 ConfigurationsFigure F-1 Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Pinouts Table F-1 Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Pinouts Interface Cable Connector Interface Cable ConnectorFigure F-2 Interface Cable Connector Pinouts Table F-2 Interface Cable Connector Pinouts PT Dock Figure F-3 PT Dock PinoutsTable F-3 PT Dock Pinouts Pin #13 Pin #25 Programming Bar Codes Predefined Defaults Serial defaultsOn *$+$-001EE* Off *$+$-000EE 00 *$+$-0100EE 10 *$+$-0110EE 20 *$+$-0120EE 30 *$+$-0130EE On *$+$-031EE On *$+$-041EEOn *$+$-051EE On *$+$-061EE On *$+$-071EE* Off *$+$-070EE On *$+$-081EE* Off *$+$-080EE2 *$+$-0902EE 6 *$+$-0906EE 10 *$+$-0910EE 20 *$+$-0920EE $+$-0930EE* *$+$-0940EE* *$+$-0950EE* *$+$-0960EE 10 *$+$-0A10EE 20 *$+$-0A20EE 30 *$+$-0A30EE 2 *$+$-09020A02EE 4 *$+$-09040A04EE 6 *$+$-09060A06EE8 *$+$-09080A08EE 10 *$+$-09100A10EE $+$-0A40EE* *$+$-0A50EE* *$+$-0A60EE On *$+$-0B1EE* Off On *$+$-0C1EE* OffOn *$+$-0D1EE* Off On *$+$-201EE* Off *$+$-200EE On *$+$-231EE $+$-230EE04 *$+$-2104EE 10 *$+$-2110EE 20 *$+$-2120EE 30 *$+$-2130EE 10 *$+$-2210EE 20 *$+$-2220EE 30 *$+$-2230EE On *$+$-241EE* Off *$+$-240EE On *$+$-2C1EE* Off *$+$-2C0EE2 *$+$-2D02EE 10 *$+$-2D10EE 20 *$+$-2D20EE $+$-2D30EE* *$+$-2D40EE* *$+$-2D50EE 2 *$+$-2E02EE 10 *$+$-2E10EE 20 *$+$-2E20EE On *$+$-301EE* Off *$+$-300EEOn *$+$-311EE* Off On *$+$-321EE* Off On *$+$-331EE* Off *$+$-330EE On *$+$-341EEOn *$+$-351EE On *$+$-361EE On *$+$-391EE* Off On *$+$-3A1EE* OffOn *$+$-3B1EE* Off On *$+$-3F1EE* Off On *$+$-3C1EE* Off On *$+$-3D1EE* OffOn *$+$-3E1EE* Off On *$+$-401EE* Off *$+$-400EE 10 *$+$-4110EE 20 *$+$-4120EE 30 *$+$-4130EE On *$+$-431EE$+$-430EE 2 *$+$-4102EE On *$+$-B01EE Off *$+$-B200EE10 *$+$-B210EE $+$-B00EE On *$+$-B51EE* Off Low *$+$-B800EE* MediumMedium *$+$-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 *$+$-C303EE1 *$+$-C401EE On *$+$-C51EE* Off 0 *$+$-CD00EE 10 *$+$-CD10EE 25 *$+$-CD25EE $+$-C602EE$+$-CA02EE* *$+$-CA01EE $+$-CD50EE* *$+$-CD75EE* *$+$-CD99EE NonePage INDEX Index collecting reviewing PT2000 & TopGun see programming parameters keyboard wedge configuration serial configurationdefault communications settings see also file transfer, utilities for predefined defaults see ASSETPRO 4-66, A 4-66 , Aupdtfer 5-72, 5-83 to DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PSC Inc. hereby declares that the equipment specified below Asia Pacific ItalyAustralia Japan

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