PTC-960L User's Guide
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1. 10 Document conventions 10 Warnings 10 eid A 10 Notes 2 oe mark oos cy wo e Wh Xe ox 5 10 Overview of the PTC 960L L 11 Entering data ll Through the keyboard 11 With the internal laser scanner 12 SEONG data auo eode tid a 12 Communicating data 12 Getting started 13 Unpacking the PTC 960L a 13 Installing the battery 13 Charging the battery pack 14 Turning 9601 14 9601 15 luo 16 Flash EPROM 16 Features LLI 20 Autodiscrimination between bar codes 20 Automatic off LL 20 Automatic return at on 20 20 Backup 21 Beeper 21 343 21 Communication 21 Display contrast 22 22 Communicating data 23 Using the micro DB 15 23 23 Disconnecting a cable 24 Connecting to the optional communication cradle 24 Sca2. character CTS data communication DCE display DSR Glossary A PTC program that is designed to perform a specific task for the user Examples include route accounting payroll pricelookup shipping and inventory control A series of vertical bars and spaces used to encode numeric or alphanumeric information Bar codes are designed to be read by electronic means such as bar code readers or laser scanners A group of eight bits that acts as a basic unit for information transfer and storage Carrier detect signal CD indicates that the modem is receiving a signal from the remote modem A letter number or symbol Clear to send signal CTS indicates that the line between a modem and a terminal device is clear for transmission CTS typically follows a raised request to send RTS signal Thetransport of encoded information from one point to another Data communications equipment A device that controls and converts incoming data or communication F or example a modem The screen on the front of the PTC It is used to show data entered into the PTC and warning prompts Data set ready signal The modem sends DSR tothe attached device to indicate that the modem is connected on and ready 90 DTE DIR ESD file flash EPROM function key GND hardware host computer interface I O port keyboard overlay laser scanner Data terminal equipment A device comprising the data source For
3. 30 Figure 5 Replacing a nickel cadmium battery pack Battery pack ribbon A 9 volt alkaline battery may be used in the PTC 960L but for optimal per formance Telxon recommends using a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery pack Nickel cadmium battery pack Exposed battery contacts Installing a new battery pack 1 3 Hold the new batterv pack over the batterv compartment making sure the Telxon label is facing vou and the exposed batterv contacts are facing down See Figure 5 Insert the bottom end of the battery pack with the exposed contacts into the compartment first and then lower the opposite end Replace the battery door Replacing the alkaline battery If your PTC contains a 9 volt alkaline battery it is held in place by a foam block and connected to the PTC via a 9 volt battery cable Removing the alkaline battery 1 Follow Steps 1 through 4 under Removing the battery pack on page 30 Remove the battery from the foam block then unsnap the battery cable Installing a new alkaline batterv 1 Snap the battery cable onto the replacement battery the foam block is installed other compartment if it is not already installed wise the battery case may short out A the lead battery contacts 3 Place the battery into the opening in the foam See Figure 6 block 4 Replacethe battery door Figure 6 Installing a new alkaline battery 9 volt alkaline battery
4. Guideto the Flash Utilities TCAL or MS DOS Version SC 960RL SC 960L User s Guide Part number 16488 000 16541 000 21570 000 39 Appendix D Communication connections This chapter provides information on the connections used to establish and maintain communication between the PTC 960L and other devices Table 2 lists the pinouts for the PTC 960L s micro DB 15 connector All I O lines are directional and support RS 232 voltage levels Figures 7 through 15 illustrate the configurations for cables that can connect the PTC 960L to other devices Table 2 Micro DB 15 connector pinouts Pin Signal Description Direction l Open N C 2 TXD Transmit data Output 3 RXD Receive data Input 4 RTS Request to send Output D CTS Clear to send Input 6 DSR Data set readv Output 7 GND Ground 8 CD Carrier detect Input 9 DTR Data terminal readv Output 10 RING Ring indicate Input 11 DSO Device select zero Output 12 Open N C 13 Open N C 14 VCC Switched power 5 volts Output 15 VCHG Battery charge Input 40 Figure 7 Pigtail micro DB 15 to DB 25 adapter cable w charging jack P N 20955 002 PTC 960L Other device Micro DB 15 DB 25 Shield Shield l 2 12 volt charger input 41 Figure 8 Pigtail micro DB 15 to DB 25 adapter cable w o charging jack P N 21019 001 PTC 960L Other device Micro DB 15 DB 25 VCHG 15 18 VCHG DTR 9 DTR TXD TXD CTS CTS RING RING
5. PTC 960L il ya i gx nit 2 il Pi k l Lj 2 1 Ima i z User s Guide On December 1 2000 Svmbol Technologies Inc completed the purchase of Telxon Corporation References made throughout this document to Telxon or Corporation are be replaced with Symbol or Symbol Technologies Inc respectively Any questions contact your Symbol representative 2000 by Symbol Technologies Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any electrical or mechanical means without permission in writing from Symbol This includes electronic or mechanical means such as photocopying recording or information storage and retrieval Systems The material in this manual is subject to change without notice oymbol reserves the right to make changes to any software or product to improve reliability function or design Symbol does not assume any product liability arising out of or in connection with the application or use of any product circuit or application described herein No license is granted either expressly or by implication estoppel or otherwise under any oymbol Technologies Inc intellectual property rights An implied license only exists for equipment circuits and subsystems contained in Symbol products Symbol is a registered trademark of Symbol Technologies Inc Other product names mentioned in this manual may
6. Clock 21 Communicating data 12 23 24 via the micro DB 15 connector 23 24 via the SC 960L 24 Communication 21 Communication connections 40 49 Communication cradle See SC 960L Customer Support Center contacting 34 D Data communicating 12 23 24 entering 11 12 storing 12 Display 18 35 contrast 22 Document conventions cautions 10 notes 10 warnings 10 54 E Electrical specifications 35 Entering data 11 12 through the keyboard 11 with the laser scanner 12 Environmental specifications 35 F Features 20 22 Flash EPROM 16 reprogramming 16 Funcl Is Activated icon 18 Func2 Is Activated icon 18 G Good Scan LED 18 25 H Handling the PT C 960L 27 28 Handstrap 19 removing from PTC 30 Host computer communication 12 I cons 18 35 Caps Lock Enabled 18 Funcl Is Activated 18 Func2 Is Activated 18 Low Battery 14 18 RF Out of Range 18 Shift Mode Enabled 18 Installing an alkaline battery 13 32 Installing a battery pack 13 31 K K eyboard 17 entering data 11 Keys ON OFF 14 L Laser scanner entering data 12 fails to read a label 33 safety information 8 scanner lens 19 LEDs Charging 14 17 Good Scan 18 25 Scanning 18 25 Low Battery icon 14 18 M Maintaining the PT C 960L 27 29 Memory 22 36 Messages 11 16 Micro DB 15 connector 17 pinouts 40 using 23 24 N Nickel cadmium battery pack See Battery pack 0 ON OFF key
7. 14 Operating conditions 27 Operating temperature 27 35 99 Optical communication cradle See SC 960L Optical coupler 19 Overview of the PTC 960L 11 12 Packing material saving 13 Part numbers 38 39 Parts 16 19 Phvsical specifications 36 Problems 34 Processor specifications 36 Prompts 11 PTC 960L checking 15 cleaning 28 29 does not turn on 33 features 20 22 handling 27 28 maintaining 27 29 overview 11 12 parts 16 19 servicing 29 storing 28 troubleshooting 33 34 turning on 14 unpacking 13 R Regulations 7 Removing an alkaline battery 31 Removing the battery pack 30 RF Out of Range icon 18 Safetv information 8 9 SC 960L connecting to 24 Scan button 18 25 Scanner lens 19 Scanning bar code labels 25 26 Scanning LED 18 25 Scope of the manual 10 Servicing the PTC 960L 29 Shift Mode Enabled icon 18 Shipping damage 13 Specifications display 35 electrical 35 environmental 35 memory 36 physical 36 processor 36 Storage temperature 28 35 Storing data 12 Storing the PTC 960L 28 T Troubleshooting 33 34 Turning on the PTC 960L 14 U Unpacking the PTC 960L 13 56 21569 701 02 1 Telxon Corporation 3330 West Market Street Akron Ohio 44334 330 867 3700 800 800 8001 Part No 21569 701 02 Printed in U S A
8. Foam block 9 volt battery cable connector IIL Nickel cadmium batterv contacts Batterv cable View of empty battery compartment View of battery compartment with alkaline battery installed connected to 9 volt battery cable connector and held in place by foam block 32 Troubleshooting 1 2 If vou experience anv of the following problems follow the instructions provided The PTC does not turn on e Chargethenickel cadmium batterv pack or replace the alkaline batterv e Contact your Telxon service representative The laser scanner does not read a label e Makesurethe bar code label you are trying to scan IS one of the bar code types your PTC has been programmed to recognize e MovethePTC 960L closer to or farther away from the bar code label You may not be scanning at the correct distance e Change the angle of the laser scanner to the bar code label You may be too far above or below the bar code label or too far to the side to scan properly e Clean the scanner lens e Point the scanner at a blank surface and press the Scan button Look for the scanning line that appears on the blank surface when the scanner 15 operating If no scanning line appears follow your organization s procedure to have the PTC serviced Other problems If you experience any other problems with your PTC 960L that you cannot solve notify your Telxon service representative or contact the Telxon Customer Support Center at l 800 800
9. Regulations 1 FCC statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense DOC statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as outlined in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications DOC This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian nterference causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada Using the internal COD AVOID EXPOSURE LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE Laser light exits the PTC through this opening Do not stare into the beam This label is molded into the bezel directly below the scanner lens CAUTION Laser light is
10. a nickel cadmium battery doing so could cause it to explode Telxon urges you to contact the Environmental Protection Agency the Department of Natural Resources a local hazardous waste disposal agency or the Telxon Customer Support Center for assistance prior to disposing of your nickel cadmium batteries Scope of the manual 3 This manual provides general information on the 9601 5 parts features and accessories It also explains how to operate and maintain the PTC This manual does not include the specific operating instructions for your organization s unique data collection program Operating instructions and training should be available from your organization Document conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual Warnings Warnings indicate potential bodily injury or death They are set off in the left hand columns of this manual by the following symbol N Cautions Cautions indicate potential damage to equipment They are set off in the left hand columns of this manual by the following symbol 1 Notes Notes provide supplementary information They are set off in the left hand columns of this manual and are not preceded by a symbol Overview of the PTC 960L 4 Telxon PT C 960L is a compact battery powered hand held computer used to collect store and transmit data It has a built in laser scanner that is angled at approximately 20 to allow you to view the display
11. be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged Symbol Technologies Inc One Symbol Plaza Holtsville New York 11742 1300 http www svmbol com Svmbol Support Center 1 800 653 5350 PTC 960L User s Guide PTC 960L User s Guide Part Number 21569 701 02 Release Date 7 24 96 Telxon and TCAL areregistered trademarks of Telxon Corporation MS DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation other product or trade references are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respecti ve owners The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice Telxon Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial omissions or mistakes in this manual nor shall it be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from your use of the information contained in this manual This manual is copyrighted All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of Telxon Copyright 1996 Telxon Corporation All Rights Reserved Contents Regulations 7 FCC statement 7 DOC statement 7 Safety 8 Using the internal short range laser scanner 8 Disposing of nickel cadmium batteries 9 Scope of the manual
12. ever stored or shipped to Telxon for service 3 Check the contents of the package to make sure you have received everything ordered 4 Check the PTC and accessories for shipping damage Pay particular attention tothe PTC case display screen and scanner lens Installing the battery If your PTC was not shipped with the nickel cadmium battery pack or 9 volt alkaline battery installed follow the instructions in Chapter 11 toinsert the battery If you are using a 9 volt alkaline battery in your PTC 960L replace the old battery with a new battery whenever you receive a low battery warning You cannot charge alkaline batteries The pack can also be charged via a communication cradle or a fast bat terv charger Contact vour Telxon representative for information To charge the batterv pack outside of the U S or Canada you need a charger designed for a 220 volt AC outlet Charging the battery pack Charge the PT C 960L s nickel cadmium battery pack when you first receive the unit and whenever the pack becomes weak The Low Battery icon appears on the ninth line of the display when the battery is running out of power Use the following procedure to charge the nickel cadmium batterv pack via a batterv charger Equipment required e Abatterv charger e Anelectrical outlet within 6 feet 1 8 meters providing 110 volts AC in the U S or Canada 1 Makesurethe PTC is off 2 Disconnect anv accessories from the PT
13. holds a separate group of application related data For example a PTC used to collect manv tvpes of data sales orders inventorv changes and emplovee hours would store all data relating to sales orders in onefile all data relating to inventorv changes in another and all data relating to emplovee hours in still another Communicating data After collecting the data the PTC must either transmit it toa host computer for processing or send it toa printer or both to make it useful to you and your organization The PTC 960L can transmit data via an optional communication cradle or by being connected by cable to a host computer printer or other accessory Once the host computer receives the data from the PTC it uses that data to update its master files and records In some cases the host computer may even transmit data back tothe PTC asking you as the PTC s operator to perform a new task Any additional accessories are shipped separately If anything is missing or damaged notify your Telxon sales representative Getting started b Unpacking the PTC 960L Each shipping box contains a PTC 960L with a handstrap a nickel cadmium battery pack or a 9 volt alkaline battery a battery charger if ordered a Guide to Maintaining NiCd Batteries a PTC 960L Read MeFirst Sheet and a PTC 960L User s Guide 1 RemovethePTC from the box 2 Removeall packing material from the PTC Save the packaging in case the PTC is
14. of light into electronic signals and transmits them to the host computer The cradle can also send data to the PTC via the optical coupler Refer to the SC 960RL SC 960L User s Guide for instructions on using the cradle See Appendix B for a list of bar code types your PTC can be programmed to read Features 1 Autodiscrimination between bar codes Your PTC 960L s application program can read and automaticallv discriminate between up toten different bar code tvpes See the information provided bv vour supervisor for the bar code tvpes vour PTC has been programmed to recognize Automatic off To conserve battery power the PTC 960L automatically turns itself off after approximately 1 minute of inactivity The exact length of time depends on your application program Automatic return at on When you turn off the PTC 960L or when the PTC turns itself off it remembers where it was in the application Then when you turn the PTC back on it returns to that same point in the application You do not need to review what you have done or perform any other start up function to find your place Backlight The screen s backlight lights up the screen and makes information on the display readable in dark or dim conditions Pressing the Backlight button turns the backlight on or off 20 Do not store a PTC 960L for over two months without charging the nickel cadmium battery pack or replacing the alkaline battery Any data or programs
15. 8010 34 Specifications Displav screen Tvpe Size Screen icons Resolution Electrical Batterv power Environmental Operating temperature Storage temperature Humiditv Electrostatic discharge Appendix FTSN LCD 8 lines bv 21 characters Shift Mode Enabled Caps Lock Enabled Funcl Is Activated Func2 15 Activated RF Out of Range Low Battery 128 x 64 graphic pixels 7 2 volt 500 mAh rechargeable nickel cadmium battery pack standard 9 volt alkaline battery optional 0 to 120 degrees F 18 to 49 degrees C 20 to 140 degrees F 29 to 60 degrees C 95 noncondensing 15 kV shock causes no damage 8 kV shock causes no lock up or data loss 35 Memory RAM ROM Physical Length Width Depth Weight Processor Microprocessor Processing speed 128 KB expandable to 1 MB 256 KB OS flash EPROM 256 KB application flash EPROM 8 25 in 21 cm 3 13 in 8 cm at the display 2 5 in 6 4 cm at the keyboard 1 88 in 4 78 cm at the display 1 4 in 3 56 cm at the keyboard 16 4 2 47 kg with alkaline battery 17 9 oz 51 kg with battery pack V20H 80C88 10 MHz terminal processing 36 Other bar code types may be avail able Contact vour Telxon repre sentative for more information Appendix B Bar code types supported The PTC 960L can be programmed to read and automatically discriminate between up to ten of the following bar code
16. C 3 Connect the battery 5 cable to the PT C s micro DB 15 connector 4 Plugthebatterv charger into the electrical outlet The PTC Charging LED glows 5 Charge the battery pack for 12 hours 6 When charging is finished disconnect the charger from the PTC and the outlet Turning on the PTC 960L 1 Press the ON OFF key toturn on the PTC 960L Checking the PTC 960L 1 2 Make sure the PTC is turned on Look at the display screen What appears on the screen depends on the program vour organization uses If the PTC is operating correctly you should not see or hear any of the following e Alow batterv warning e Ablank displav screen e Anvwarning beeps Repeat the steps in this chapter if your PTC 960L is not operating properly If the problem persists refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 33 For details on erasing and repro gramming flash EPROMS refer to the Guide to the Flash Utilities TCAL or MS DOS Version Parts 6 Figures 1 through 3 on the following pages show and describe the external parts of the PTC 960L The part listed below is internal and therefore is not shown in any of the figures Flash EPROM A flash EPROM is an electronic component installed inside the It contains the PT C s data collection program and determines the key functions the displav prompts and messages and how and when the PTC prints or transmits data Theflash EPR
17. DSR w DSR RTS RXD GND N C CD DSO N C N C Shield _ Shield 42 Figure 9 Micro DB 15 to DB 9 adapter cable P N 21146 000 PTC 960L IBM PC AT Micro DB 15 DB 9 DTR TXD DSR CTS RTS RXD GND pe 19 Shield Shield 43 Figure 10 Clone cable P N 21018 001 PTC 960L A PTC 960L B DTR DSR DSR RTS RTS CTS CTS TXD RXD RXD 1 Z TXD GND i3 w GND Shield Shield 44 Figure 11 PTC to 1 2 duplex modem cable P N 10124 0X1 PTC 960L Modem Type 1 2 Duplex 2 TXD 9 RCV DSR DTR RTS CTS RI CD SG 45 Figure 12 PTC to full duplex modem cable P N 10124 0X2 PTC 960L Modem Type Il Full Duplex 2 TXD 3 RCV DTR DSR RI CD SG 46 Figure 13 PTC to host DTE cable P N 10124 0X3 PTC 960L Host Type Full or 1 2 Duplex w 2 TXD 2 RXD 6 DSR DTR 47 Figure 14 PTC to IBM PC AT download cable P N 13656 3X3 PTC 960L IBM PC AT TXD RXD RXD SF TXD CTS DTR GND J GND RTS _ DSR DSR RTS CTS RI CD 48 Figure 15 PTC to IBM PC XT download cable P N 10582 XX0 PTC 960L Female 000 Male 110 3 RXD 2 TXD 6 DSR DTR RTS GND CTS 49 application bar code byte CD
18. OM can be erased and reprogrammed while it is inside the PTC First the PTC must be connected to a host computer via a cable or by being placed in a communication cradle Then using software in the PT C s operating system you can erase the flash EPROM and reprogram it with a new program from the host computer Figure 1 The PTC 960L front view 1 Keyboard 2 Charging LED EE Micro DB 15 connector 1 The PTC 960L s keyboard can be used to enter data into the PTC and to perform special functions such as turning the unit on or off 2 This LED glows when the PTC s nickel cadmium battery pack is being recharged 3 This 15 pin connector connects the PTC via cable to a host computer or to standard serial devices such as printers and modems It can also be used with a battery charger to recharge the PTC s nickel cadmium battery pack Figure 2 The PTC 960L front view 5 Scanning LED 1 Good Scan LED 4 Display screen 2 Backlight button 3 Scan button 1 This green LED glows when the laser scanner has successfully read a bar code You may also hear a beep after a successful scan 2 The Backlight button turns the screen s backlight on or off It can also be used to control screen contrast See page 22 for instructions 3 Pressing this button activates the PTC s internal laser scanner allowing you to scan bar codes 4 The liquid crystal display LCD screen displays the information you type or scan into the PTC as w
19. aper towel 28 If the PT C 960L becomes extremely dirty or if liquids dirt or other foreign materials get inside the case contact your Telxon service representative Servicing the PTC 960L Do not attempt to service the PTC Only a trained Telxon technician may service the PTC Follow the procedures set up by your organization to have the PTC serviced properly Once you remove the PTC s bat tery the backup battery will protect stored programs and data for ap proximately 20 minutes After that all programs and data will be lost Replacing the battery 11 Use the procedures in this chapter to remove a weak nickel cadmium battery pack or alkaline battery from the PTC 960L and replace it with a new one The Low Battery icon appears on the PTC s display when the battery is running out of power Replacing the nickel cadmium battery pack Removing the battery pack 1 TurnoffthePTC 2 9 Lav the PTC facedown on a flat surface If a handstrap is attached to the PTC turn the triangle on the bottom of the strap approximately 459 clockwise until vou can remove it fromthe handstrap bracket Insert vour fingernail into the slot at the top of the batterv door and pull back causing the door to lift up Remove the door from the unit Pull on the exposed ribbon see Figure 5 to lift the battery pack out of the compartment Refer to page 9 for instructions on properly disposing of your nickel cadmium battery pack
20. ccessory Connecting to the optional communication cradle See the manual provided with the SC 960L Single bay Communication Cradle for instructions on how to connect the PTC 960L to the cradle 24 A Do not stare into the laser beam or point the scanner at anyone s eyes Eye damage could result See the information provided by your organization for the recom mended scanning distance If the scan is not successful move closer to the bar code label and try to scan the label again Scanning bar code labels 9 The PTC 960L be programmed to automatically recognize read and discriminate between up to ten bar code types The bar code types your PT C 960L can read depend on your PTC s application program See the information provided by your organization and Appendix B for a list of bar code types the PTC can be programmed to read Follow this procedure to scan bar code labels with the PTC 960L s built in laser scanner 1 Point the PTC 960L at the label to be scanned Hold the PTC at approximately a 20 angle to the label see Figure 4 The maximum distance from the scanner lens to the label depends on the size of the label being scanned 2 Press the PTC s Scan button to start scanning The red Scanning LED glows If your PTC is equipped with the aiming dot or marker beam option the laser projects a red aiming dot Quickly center the aiming dot over the bar code while pressing the Scan button and the la
21. ell as messages from the PTC or host computer The screen can show 8 lines with 21 characters each Your screen may also be able to display graphics An additional line at the bottom of the display is reserved for status indicator icons These icons are as follows Shift Mode Enabled Caps Lock Enabled Func1 Is Activated 2 Is Activated Out of Range Low Battery T AL F yY A 5 This red LED glows when the PTC s Scan button has been pressed and the scanner starts to scan a bar code Figure 3 The PTC 960L back view 1 Scanner lens 2 Handstrap 3 Battery door 4 Optical coupler 1 Thelaser light emitted from the PTC s internal laser scanner exits the unit through this lens AN Do not stare into the laser beam or point the scanner at anyone s eyes permanent eye damage could result 2 The handstrap allows you to hold the PTC securely during operation The handstrap must be removed to replace the PTC s battery To remove the handstrap turn the triangle approximately 45 clockwise and release it 3 The battery door located under the handstrap must be removed to replace the battery 4 The optical coupler allows the PTC to communicate with a host computer through an optional optical communication cradle Instead of sending data in the form of electronic signals through the micro DB 15 connector the PTC sends the data in the form of pulses of light to a similar coupler on the cradle Then the cradle converts the pulses
22. emitted when the PTC s protective housing is open Do not stare into the beam top of label GAUTION LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS II LASER PRODUCT THIS PRODUCT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATION 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J This PTC is a Class Il laser product It conforms to the Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Regulation 21 CFR Subchapter J bottom of label This label is permanently affixed to the back of the PTC above the battery door TELX N 0 Safetv information 2 short range laser scanner GAUTION O VAT 1 0 MILLIWATT MAX OUTPUT 680 nm LASER LIGHT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS Il LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This Class Il laser product emits up to a 1 milliwatt beam of laser light Do not stare into the beam This label is permanently affixed to the back of the PTC beneath the aperture label hin MANUFACTURED AT SERALNO MODEL NO PTC 960L DATE MANUFACTURED en DI CI This label lists the location and date of manufacture the model number and the serial number of the PTC It is permanently affixed inside the PTC s battery compartment Disposing of nickel cadmium batteries Nickel cadmium batteries contain chemically active materials that are hazardous to the environment therefore they must be disposed of properly Never attempt to incinerate
23. example the host computer Data terminal ready signal The signal sent by the terminal device to the modem to indicate that the terminal is ready for transmission Electrostatic discharge Any group or collection of related information stored in memory To add data to a file or to read data from a file the program must access the file by its file name A type of erasable programmable read only memory that can be erased and reprogrammed electronically while installed in a PTC A key on the PTC s keyboard that is defined by an application to perform a specific task When pressed a function key executes a certain function for example ENTER END ON OFF Ground Equipment used in conjunction with programs or data communication Contrast with software A personal computer or mainframe that receives and processes data from PTCs The connection between two devices defined by common physical characteristics signal characteristics and signal meanings Input output port The location on a PTC where RS 232 compatible accessories are attached Also the point through which the PTC sends and receives transmission signals The plastic label that lies on top of the PTC keyboard identifying the function key definitions A type of bar code reader that uses a beam of laser light 51 LCD LED mAh modem MS DOS one Way communication prompt PTC RAM RF RI ROM RS 232 Liquid crvstal displav Light e
24. for prompts while scanning The PTC 960L automates your data collection procedures and is custom programmed to efficiently handle your organization s unique data collection applications The PTC runs an application program specially designed to collect data for your organization This program leads you through the application with a series of display messages prompts and beeps M essages tell you when you make an error and provide information on the application or the PT C s status Prompts and beeps tell you when to enter data what type of data to enter and when you complete certain operations Entering data Entering data into the PTC 960L is easy You can key in data through the keyboard or scan bar codes with the internal laser scanner Through the keyboard Entering data through the keyboard is similar to operating a calculator When you press a key on the PTC s keyboard the corresponding number or letter appears on the display Pressing the ENTER key stores the data in the PT C s memory A bar code is a series of vertical bars and spaces used on nearly every item in business today With the internal laser scanner A second method of entering data is with the PTC s internal laser scanner When vou scan a bar codethe PTC is programmed to read the PTC and scanner interpret the data and store it in the PTC s memory Storing data Data entered into the PTC can be stored in filesin the PTC S memory Each file
25. loaded into the PTC s memory will be lost Backup battery The PTC 960L s built in backup battery provides enough power to protect data stored in the PTC s memory when the battery is being replaced or if it runs out of power The backup battery system provides approximately 20 minutes of protection when the main battery is removed Beeper The beeper is used by the PTC and your application program to warn you of problems or to prompt you to take an action For example if your application program has temporarily turned off a key the PTC will beep If you press that key Depending on your organization s application software you may be able to control the beeper s volume See the manual or information provided by your organization Clock The PTC 960L has a built in clock that keeps track of the date month day year and day of the week and the time hours minutes seconds and tenths of seconds The clock operates continuously How the clock is used depends on your application program For example the PTC 960L can use the clock to show the date and time its screen or to direct a printer to place a time stamp on a report Communication The PTC 960L is capable of communicating with a host computer through an optional communication cradle or by being connected directly with a cable See the manual or instructions provided by your organization for the proper communication procedure for your application Refe
26. mitting diode Milliampere hour s A measurement of the abilitv to provide electrical power Modulator demodulator A communication device that converts serial digital data from a transmitting device to a signal suitable for transmission over a telephone line and then reconverts the signal to serial digital data for the receiving device Microsoft Disk Operating System Transport of information from one device to another without interruption In one way communication the receiving device cannot respond directly to the sending device Messages shown by the PTC that guide the operator through the steps of the application program Prompts are different for different programs Portable Tele Transaction Computer A programmable device used to collect store and transmit data Random access Memory In a PTC RAM chips store the program files and data entered by the operator Radio frequency Ring indicate signal RI alerts a Modem to a call waiting on the attached telephone line Read only memory In a PTC ROM chips contain the operating system and the application program An Electronic Industries Association standard that defines the connector connector pins and signals used to transfer data serially from one device to another 92 RTS RXD signals software TCAL two Way communication TXD VDC Request to send signal RTS initiates the data transmission sequence on a communication line bet
27. nning bar code labels 25 Maintaining the PTC 960L LL 27 Operating conditions leen 27 Handling the PTC 960L 27 Storing the PTC 960L aoaaa a a a 28 Cleaning the PTC 960L 28 Servicing the PTC 960L aoaaa a a 29 Replacing the battery ee ee 30 Replacing the nickel cadmium battery pack 30 Removing the battery pack 30 Installing a new battery pack al Replacing the alkaline battery 31 Removing the alkaline battery 31 Installing a new alkalinebattery 32 Troubleshooting 33 The PTC lt 33 The laser scanner does not read label 33 Other problems 34 35 Specifications 35 Display 35 Electrical 35 Environmental 35 Memory 36 PAYI uc wo dox 4 AA EGER e A X o t 433 36 Processor 36 37 Bar code types supported 37 38 Accessory part 5 38 Appendix D 40 Communication connections 40 MDC 50 Index 54
28. r to Appendix A for memory specifications Display contrast You can increase or decrease the display contrast in steps by performing one of the following procedures In DOS press the FUNC key and then the Backlight button In TCAL start at the system prompt and press the Down Arrow key and then the Backlight button Memory The PTC 960L s internal memory is used to store your organization s application program and the data you type or scan into the PTC The amount of memory in your PTC determines how much data you can type in before you have to send it to a host computer or print it Various amounts of memory are available from Telxon and the amount actually installed in your PTC has been determined bv your organization s needs 22 Communicating data 9 The PTC 960L is able to communicate with other PTCs host computers and external accessories such as printers It can both send and receive data and instructions Communication is controlled by your organization s application program See the manual or instructions provided by your organization for details on conducting communication sessions The PTC 960L can communicate by being connected directly to the host computer by cable or by being placed in an optional communication cradle that IS connected to the host computer through an optical communication link Accessories such as printers are connected to the PTC with a cable Using the micro DB 15 connector Making a di
29. rect connection between the PTC 960L and another computer or accessory requires a cable with a micro DB 15 connector on one end and a standard RS 232 signal interface on the other The cable must be ordered separately See the cables listed in Appendix C Connecting a cable 1 Makesure you have the correct cable for the device to which you are connecting If you use the wrong cable the PTC may not be able to communicate 2 TurnoffthePTC and the computer or accessorv to which vou are connecting not force any connectors to gether if they do not connect easily you could damage them Pull on the cable connector s head when disconnecting Pulling on the cable can break the internal wires 3 Gently slip the cable s micro DB 15 connector into the PTC s micro DB 15 connector 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the computer or accessory Make sure the connectors line up correctly 5 Turnon thePTC and then turn on the device it is connected to 6 Follow the instructions for vour application program to communicate Disconnecting a cable Always disconnect connectors by pulling them directly away from each other Do not pull at an angle or use a rocking or twisting motion 1 2 3 Turn off the PTC Turn off the device the PTC is connected to Grasp the cable connector head and remove it from the PTC s micro DB 15 connector If necessary disconnect the other end of the cable from the computer or a
30. rical device that is not part of your PTC 960L system tothe PTC Be careful not to scratch the scanner lens when you clean it Scratches can reduce the scanner s effectiveness Do not soak the cloth and do not spray or pour cleaning liquids directly onto the PTC e Protect the PTC from excessive heat cold moisture and harsh dirty environments e Donot insert anything other than Telxon approved cables into the PTC s micro DB 15 connector ilk the PTC 960L Do not store the PT C 960L in temperatures below 20 degrees F 29 degrees C or above 140 degrees F 60 degrees C e store the PTC 960L in a damp or humid environment 1 Transfer any data stored in the PTC toa host computer or another PTC or print the data See the manual or instructions for your organization s application program for directions 2 Makesure you havea copy of any programs stored in the PTC 3 Disconnect all accessories from the PTC 4 Recharge the nickel cadmium battery pack or replace the alkaline battery 5 Pack the PTC in the original packing material or in a padded box and put it in a safe place away from dust dirt humiditv and excessive cold Cleaning the PTC 960L Equipment required e Asoft lint free cloth e Anonabrasive liquid cleaner such as Windex To clean the PTC 960L slightly moisten a soft clean lint free doth with a mild nonabrasive cleaner and wipe the outside surfaces Do not use a p
31. ser will scan the bar code 3 Watch the line of light made by the scanner as it scans the bar code The line must pass over all of the bars on the label for the bar code to be read See Figure 4 If the scan is successful the green Good Scan LED glows and the PTC beeps 25 Figure 4 Scanning bar code labels Maintaining the PTC 960L 1 0 Operating conditions The PTC 960L is designed to operate environments that are normally free of dust dirt and moisture It can be operated at temperatures between 0 degrees F 18 degrees C and 120 degrees F 49 degrees C Handling the PTC 960L The following information will help to ensure you receive safe reliable and trouble free service from your PTC 960L Donot stare into the laser beam e Donot point the scanner at anyone s eyes You could cause permanent eye damage e Donot open the PTC s case Only a trained technician can service the parts inside the PTC e f you storethe PTC 960L in below freezing temperatures for more than 1 hour do not charge the nickel cadmium battery pack until it warms up to room temperature Charging a cold battery pack can damage it e Makesurethe PTC is off before you connect or remove any cables or accessories or replace the battery e Makesure all accessories connected by cable are connected correctly and the correct cables are used e Useonly Telxon approved batteries and accessories Do not attempt to connect any elect
32. types See the information provided by your organization for the specific bar code types your PTC 960L is programmed to read UPC EAN Plessey Code 39 Code 93 Code 11 Code 2 of 5 Straight Interleaved and Industrial Codabar Code 128 Ames Appendix C Accessorv part numbers Table 1 contains part numbers for ordering PT C 960L accessory hardware Table 1 Accessory part numbers Item Part number Accessories 9 volt alkaline battery 11695 000 Alkaline battery cable 20212 001 Alkaline battery foam block 20815 000 Battery charger AC adapter with DB 15 20210 001 Handstrap 19656 001 Nickel cadmium battery pack 20198 101 SC 960L Single bay Communication Cradle 20520 003 Cables These cables must be used with Pigtail 12 micro DB 15 to DB 25 pigtail communication cable 20955 002 adapter cable with charging jack 20955 002 or 21019 001 Pigtail 12 micro DB 15 to DB 25 adapter cable w o charging jack 21019 001 7 Use this cable with AC wall adapter Micro DB 15 to DB 9 adapter cable 6 21146 000 12176 000 or 10142 200 Clone cable 21018 001 PTC to 1 2 duplex modem cable 10124 0X1 PTC to full duplex modem cable 10124 0X2 PTC to host DTE cable 10124 0X3 PTC to IBM PC AT download cable 3 ft 91 m 13656 313 6 ft 1 8 m 13656 323 10 ft 3 05 m 13656 333 PTC to IBM PC XT download cable 6 ft 1 8 m female 10582 000 6 ft 1 8 m male 10582 110 38 Item Manuals Guide to Maintaining NiCd Batteries
33. ween a modem and a terminal device Receive data signal RXD indicates that a device is currently receiving data Electronic impulses that transmit data from one device to another A stored program or set of programs that is loaded into RAM for execution Contrast with hardware Telxon Common Application Language Telxon s proprietary programming language for PTCs Exchange of information between two devices After each block of data the receiving device sends a positive or negative acknowledgment to the sending device Transmit data signal TXD indicates that a device is currently transmitting data Volts direct current A unit of measure of electric potential or potential difference in a unidirectional current 93 A Accessories 23 connecting 23 24 part numbers 38 39 Alkaline battery 35 installing 13 32 removing 31 Autodiscrimination between bar codes 20 Automatic off 20 Automatic return at on 20 B Backlight 20 Backlight button 18 20 Backup battery 21 Bar codes 12 autodiscrimination 20 scanning 25 26 types supported 37 Battery charger 14 Battery compartment 19 Battery pack 35 charging 14 charging time 14 disposing of 9 installing 13 31 removing 30 Beeper 21 Beeps 11 15 Index Cables 38 41 49 connecting 23 24 disconnecting 24 Caps Lock Enabled icon 18 Charging the battery pack 14 Charging LED 14 17 Checking the PTC 960L 15 Cleaning the PTC 960L 28 29
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