Using Portable File Transfer Program PTFER | PSC PT2000, TopGun

Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER)

Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER)

Using Portable File Transfer Program (PTFER)

Installing & Setting up PTFER

To prepare for a data transfer between the PC and the PT2000 or

TopGun, complete the following steps:

1.If the utility software is not already installed on the PC, install it following the instructions included with the diskette packaged with the portable.

2.In Windows, click on the Portable File Transfer (PTFER) icon in the PSC program group to get a blank PTFER window (refer to

Figure 5-1).

Note: The figures in this chapter show the utilities in Windows 95. When using a different version of Windows, the utility windows may look slightly different.

Figure 5-1: The PSC Portable File Transfer window

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3RUWDEOHDWD7HUPLQDOV 37Œ7RS*XQŒ8VHU¶V*XLGH Disclaimer PSC Inc959 Terry Street Eugene, Oregon Telephone 541 Fax User’s Guide CONTENTSPreface Chapter PT2000 & TopGun Chapter 3 Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPROChapter 4 Programming the PT2000 and TopGun Contents Full Keyboard Support Appendix FTransferring Data With PSC Utilities Programming Parameters Appendix K Programming Bar Codes AppendixAppendix J PREFACE CONTENTS Preface About this Guide PT2000TM & TopGunTM Style ConventionsDocument Conventions Keys and Keystroke Conventions Radio Frequency Interference Reseller Technical Support PSC Solutions GroupTechnical Support PSC Website Technical Support Getting Started Quickly Introduction & Quick Start GuideCHAPTER CONTENTS Overview Themanual contains the following sections Overviewbefore using the portable settings in the portable Overview 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 guide Getting Started Quickly 9. Then select F3 from the PALPRO Options menu. Refer to Page C HAPTER C ONTENTS About the PT2000 and TopGun The PT2000 PAL or PPG TopGunNote Please contact a PSC dealer for more information about Figure 2-1 The TopGun Module The KeypadFor complete information about the TopGun module, refer to Function keys Action Data keys Action keys Data KeysThe Keypad Figure 2-2 The PT2000 and TopGun keypads Action Keys Function Keys The Virtual Display The Display Screen REC#13 OF F1=NEXT F2=PREREC#12 OF F3=REV F4=EXIT PT2000 Vers. 4.0 128k The BeeperDisplaying Information about the Portable The PT Dock The Auto-Off Feature Reviewing the Collected Data Using the PT2000 and TopGun with PALPROGetting Started Collecting Data Bar Code Scanner Magnetic Stripe Reader Getting StartedAttaching an Input Device to the PT2000 Current Time 091732 Enter New Time Setting the Time and DateTurning On the Portable Current Date 02/01/02 Enter New Date PSC PALPRO 081804¤ 03/01/98 F-KEY=CONTINUE Setting a PasswordENTER CURRENT OR NEW PASSWORD F-KEY=SET TIME Collecting Data Using the Portable as a Keyboard WedgeInstalling the Keyboard Wedge keyboard IBM 3151 terminal *$+$-D2C015EE Using the Keyboard WedgePALPRO OPTIONS F2=SELECT PROG F3=WEDGE F4=PASSWORD¤ AT or PS/2 models Selecting a PALPRO Application Using PALPROPT2000 WEDGE F5=EXIT Figure 3-11 Changing Prompts Menu F1=ASSET MGMT F2=INV MGMT F3=ITEM TRACKING F4=EXIT¤CHANGE PROMPTS? F3=YES F4=NO¤ Figure 3-10 Selecting a PALPRO application ENTER PROMPT BUILDING ID ¤ Changing Program Titles and PromptsENTER APPL TITLE FIXED ASSETS¤ 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 7. Press the F4 key to return to the first prompt ITEM IDWH3E F3=REV F4=EXIT WH3E,004322 F3=REV F4=EXIT USE 2 PROMPTS? F3=YES F4=NO¤ Using INVPRO Using One Prompt QUANTITY Using Two Prompts 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=EXITIN MAIN F3=REV F4=EXIT DESCRIPT 00-629-02 DESCRIPT 081732 05/01/02 F-KEY=CONTINUEF1=DESCRIPT F2=WEDGE F4=EXIT F1=COLLECT F2=RECEIVE LISTS F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT RECEIVE LISTS F2=RECEIVE ITEM F3=RECEIVE DESC F4=EXIT FILE NOT EMPTY F2=ERASE F3=APPEND F4=EXITERASE F2=PICKLIST F3=COLLECT 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=CONTINUE 3. From the application menu, select F1 ITEM ID 00-693-00 F3=REV F4=EXIT ENTER DESCRIPT QUANTITY BCBASICS MANUAL F3=REV F4=EXIT INV W/MODEM F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT Using the Modem FeatureNote For information about using the application, see page INVMODEM FILE 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=EXIT TIMESTMP key TIMESTMPF3=UPLD F4=EXIT UPLOAD COMPLETE F4=EXIT TIME STAMP F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT F1=TIME STAMP F2=WEDGE F3=SET TIME F4=EXIT CURRENT DATE 05/01/02 ENTER NEW DATE Date and Time SettingF1=TIMESTMP F2=WEDGE F3=SET TIME F4=EXIT CURRENT TIME ENTER NEW TIME Reviewing the Collected Data If the record includes a quantity, the quantity is given after a Uploading Data to the Host PC Serial Configuration INV MGMT¤ F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F5=EXIT SEND FILE* F2=SERIAL F3=WEDGE F4=EXIT¤ Keyboard Wedge Configuration Figure 3-75 Send File Menu Removing Collected Data from MemoryFILE OPTIONS* F2=SEND FILE F3=ERASE FILE F4=EXIT¤ Figure 3-74 File Options Menu ERASE FILE F3=ERASE F4=EXIT¤ Turning Off the Portable 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 TopGun Programming the PT2000 and TopGun +* */-* *--* *-+* */.* *.-* *.+* *+ $$PT2000 and TopGun recognize the following commands at all times PERCPROG Using Programming Utilities 5. From the PSC Portable Programmer menu, select File Open 4. Select the desired serial port. Then select OKThe Program File window will open refer to Figure progresses Using Programming Utilities Figure 4-3 The Program File window 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 ParametersTable 4-1 Selected Programming Parameters International Format Setting the Hour Format, Time, and Date$+$-D80EE* *$+$-D81EE* *%-* *% $+$-D90EE* *$+$-D91EE 12-Hour Format 24-Hour Format Time Date U.S. Format Xmodem Protocol Serial Parameters Serial Parameters XModem *$+$-CA02EEprotocol Code Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial CharactersTable 4-3 Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters Character C HAPTER C ONTENTS Transferring Data With PSC Utilities PTFER Windows application. Refer to page Installing & Setting up PTFER Using Portable File Transfer Program PTFER Uploading a File $+$-C8EE Note If no success message appears, select a different port Note Refer to the information about the DESCRIPT application on Page Changing SettingsDownloading a File 2. To use a different COM port, select it in the Port options group ptferfilename-/PnBnDnaction Setting Command Line Options 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 Note 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 command Transferring Data With PSC Utilities Using UPDTFER h displays help on program usage and options A PPENDIX C ONTENTS Programming Parameters Note For information about programming, refer to Chapter predefined 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 select Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off Table A-3 General Programming Parameters Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off 10-millisecond units minutesmilliseconds Valid for CA = 00 only Table A-4 Serial Programming ParametersPage APPENDIX CONTENTS Full Keyboard Support Ctrl key on downC Ctrl key off up Note Full ASCII mode for Code 39 must be enabled in the portable Code Table B-1 Common Keyboard Keys Full Keyboard Support 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 PT2000The TopGun Module Figure C-2 Attaching the TopGun module Attaching the TopGun Module to the PT2000 5. Tighten the screws until the metal plate is secure Changing TopGun to a Left-Handed Model 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 module 5. Insert and tighten the two screws. Do not over tighten them 4. Replace the top of the module Eugene, OR March Laser Specifications and LabelingLaser Specifications and Labeling Figure C-5 Product labeling for the TopGun modulePage Attaching the Dock Adapter to the Portable The PT DockC HAPTER C ONTENTS Caution Be careful not to overtighten the screws Setting Up the DockAbout the PT Dock Attaching the Dock Adapter to the Portable Base of PT2000 or TopGun with keypad side up Setting Up the DockFigure D-1 The PT2000, PT Dock, and adapter Figure D-2 Attaching the adapter Attaching the PT Dock to a Computer ConfigurationKeyboard Wedge Configuration Caution Do not attempt to connect a PT Dock to a PC using an Cable input jack Power input jack The PT Dock Figure D-4 Sample PSC Keyboard wedge About the Power Adapter Recharging the Portable’s Batteries Using the PT DockMaintenance Page Batteries ON K40 Alkaline Batteries NiCd Battery Pack NiCd Battery Pack 00-862-00 NiCd BATTERIES Using another adapter can damage the unit Recharging the NiCd Battery PackCaution Use only a power adapter supplied by a PSC dealer Storing the NiCd Battery Pack Lithium Backup Battery PLEASE WAIT CHARGING BACKUP BATTERY Low Battery IndicationNiCd Battery Pack or Alkaline Batteries 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 Table F-1 Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Pinouts Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader ConnectorConnector Configurations Figure F-1 Bar Code & Magnetic Stripe Reader Pinouts Table F-2 Interface Cable Connector Pinouts Interface Cable ConnectorInterface Cable Connector Figure F-2 Interface Cable Connector Pinouts Pin #13 Pin #25 PT DockFigure F-3 PT Dock Pinouts Table F-3 PT Dock Pinouts Programming Bar Codes 00 *$+$-0100EE 10 *$+$-0110EE 20 *$+$-0120EE 30 *$+$-0130EE Predefined DefaultsSerial defaults On *$+$-001EE* Off *$+$-000EE On *$+$-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 *$+$-09100A10EE On *$+$-201EE* Off *$+$-200EE On *$+$-0B1EE* OffOn *$+$-0C1EE* Off On *$+$-0D1EE* Off 10 *$+$-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 *$+$-2D20EE On *$+$-321EE* Off 2 *$+$-2E02EE 10 *$+$-2E10EE 20 *$+$-2E20EEOn *$+$-301EE* Off *$+$-300EE On *$+$-311EE* Off On *$+$-361EE On *$+$-331EE* Off *$+$-330EEOn *$+$-341EE On *$+$-351EE On *$+$-3F1EE* Off On *$+$-391EE* OffOn *$+$-3A1EE* Off On *$+$-3B1EE* Off On *$+$-401EE* Off *$+$-400EE On *$+$-3C1EE* OffOn *$+$-3D1EE* Off On *$+$-3E1EE* Off 2 *$+$-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 $+$-C015EE On *$+$-C51EE* Off 7 *$+$-C207EENone *$+$-C300EE* Even Odd *$+$-C303EE 1 *$+$-C401EE None 0 *$+$-CD00EE 10 *$+$-CD10EE 25 *$+$-CD25EE$+$-C602EE $+$-CA02EE* *$+$-CA01EE $+$-CD50EE* *$+$-CD75EE* *$+$-CD99EEPage INDEX Index reviewing collecting Index see programming parameters see also file transfer, utilities for predefined defaults keyboard wedge configurationserial configuration default communications settings see ASSETPRO updtfer 5-72, 5-83 to 4-66 , A4-66, A PSC Inc. hereby declares that the equipment specified below DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Japan Asia PacificItaly Australia