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AML M71V2 User Manual

1. British Fst Canada Fst Kix Post Symbolagqy Settings Australia Post LJ Japan Post C China Post 4 CPF Min CP Max O Korea Post Australia Post So ee ool Note For best performance when reading postal bar codes disable all other bar code symbologies and set the Image Contrast to the maximum of 7 see Imager Options 2D Imager Only later in this manual for setting instructions Postnet Checked Unchecked Check Digit Checked Unchecked Planet Code Checked Unchecked Check Digit Checked Unchecked British Pst Checked Unchecked Canada Pst Checked Unchecked Kix Post Checked Unchecked Australia Post Enable reading Postnet bar codes Disable reading Postnet bar codes Send the Postnet check digit with the bar code Disable the sending of the Postnet check digit with the bar code Enable reading Postnet bar codes Disable reading Postnet bar codes Send the Planet Code check digit with the bar code Disable the Planet Code check digit with the bar code Enable reading British Postal bar codes Disable reading British Postal bar codes Enable reading Canadian Postal bar codes Disable reading Canadian Postal bar codes Enable reading Kix Netherlands Postal bar codes Disable reading Kix Netherlands Postal bar codes 101 Checked Unchecked Japan Post Checked Unchecked China Post Checked Unchecked CP Min Default 4 CP Ma
2. Code 39 Checked Enable reading Code 39 bar codes Unchecked Disable reading Code 39 bar codes Start Stop Checked Send any leading or trailing start characters with the bar code 83 Unchecked Check Char NONE TEST SEND Length Min Default O Length Max Default 48 Append Checked Unchecked Full ASCII Checked Unchecked Page Disable the sending of leading or trailing start characters with the bar code Do not validate the check characters and do not send any check characters with the bar code Validate the check character but do not send it with the bar code Bar code must be printed with a check character Validate and send the check character with the bar code Bar code must be printed with a check character The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code The maximum number of characters in the scanned bar code Allows multiple bar codes to be scanned before the bar code data is sent to the system Every bar code that starts with a space will be stored until a bar code without a preceding space is scanned Disable multiple bar code scanning feature Allows Code 39 bar codes to contain the full ASCII character set Disable the full ASCII character set Defines the mapping of foreign characters to be inserted into the character codes ISO2022 CP Bin German Danish Automatic National Replacement Characters Swedish Fren 69 Fren 25 Italian Swiss UK Norweg Spanish ISO
3. Japanese Post KIX Netherlands Post OCR Fonts OCR A OCR B Typical performance at 734 F 83 C on high quality bor code Symbals Width of Bean in Inches Depth of Field In Inches Typical performance at 73 4 F tea C3 an high quality bar code symbols Width of Beam In Inches Ja All iarrar bar eith Depth of Field in Inches Reading distance for the Standard High Speed Laser 4 3 Width of in Inches 70 mil reflective 100 mil reflective narrow bar width Depth of Field in Inches 14 Reading distance for the Long Range Laser Advanced Long Range 10 20 30 41 Width of in Inches 70 mil reflective Depth of Field in Inches Reading distance for the Advanced Long Range Laser Horizontal Vertical Area oie a l Area Imager npa he l Imager gt mil Linear 6 6 mil PDF 417 oe a 6 6 mil PDF 417 9 mil Data Matrix gt 9 mil Data Matrix 10 mil Data Matrix oA is l 10 mil Data Matrix l 10 mil QR Code oe rarer E 10 mil QR Code Reading distance for the 2D Area Imager Barcode symbologies are always measured in mils This usually refers to the narrowest bar width One mil equals 0 001 therefore a 0 01 w
4. Row Shift 1 Hraparound Swap Eksp amp Del Farse as Esc The Col Shift function determines how many columns the display will move each time the Shift lt arrow gt keys are used This allows the operator to pan around the currently displayed screen Use the left 4 and gt right arrow keys to change this setting Terminal Options Wt i Local Echo Med B Shy Disable Scrolling Wirtual 2438 Follow Cursor Colm Row Shift 1 Wraparound Swap Eksp amp Del Farse as Ese The Row Shift function determines how many rows the display will move each time the Shift lt arrow gt keys are used This allows the operator to pan around the currently displayed screen Use the left 4 and gt right arrow keys to change this setting Terminal Options Local Echo Font Med E 4Ax2h Disable Scrolling LF Wirtual 2486 K Follow Cursor 4 Col Shift 1 4 Fow Shift i1 CE Wraparound LJ Swap Eksp amp Del LJ Parse as Esc 46 Note that we have scrolled down to the bottom of the screen and do not have the Virtual 24x80 function selected Terminal Options Wraparound Swap Eksp amp Del Farse as Esc Linefeed Mode Hap Ins as dash escOt ANSI Colors Hull Padding Func Key Remapping The Wraparound function tells the terminal to wrap long text strings onto multiple lines on the M71V2 screen This can be very confusing when the data was o
5. The Ping Server function can be used to ping Access Points and other computers on the wireless local area network This is a useful tool in determining wireless network connectivity Like all computer equipment the M71V2 Handheld Terminal can not ping to other equipment that isn t connected to the currently specified local area network 62 Print Test Label The Print Test Label function allows the operator test a serial printer through the serial port on the bottom of the M71V2 handheld terminal Diagnostics RF Link Status Resource Usage Ping Server Frint Test Label Firmware Wersions Serial Humber Battery Status Barcode Data Wieme There are two types of printers supported in the Print Test Label sub menu function The M71V2 does support almost any type of serial printer Diagnostics Hetwork Status Resource Usage Ping Server Print Test Label Firmware Wersions Serial Number Select Printer O Meil If the M71V2 handheld terminal is setup for serial printing it sends the data to the serial port see Local Settings Menu for communications options Printing Looking for printer 63 Firmware Version The Firmware Version function displays the information about the M71V2 handheld terminals firmware version and the date and time it was created Firmware Versions Diagnostics BOOTLOADER 1 2 1 RF Link Status Resource Usage RAM DISK IMAGE Ping Server 1 3 68 3 22 65 14 21
6. Barcode Edit Uptions Beep Options save Settings SEND BAR CODE TYPE ID ON OFF ON Sends a letter preceding the data indicating the symbology type of the bar code The letter corresponds to the types A Code 39 B UPC A C UPC E D EAN 13 E EAN 8 F Interleaved 2 of 5 G Codabar H Code 128 I Code 93 J MSI Plessey K Code 11 L ISBN OFF Do not transmit Bar Code Type ID 103 Decoder Options wJ Oup Reads Allowed Term Chor Override Term Char CR Custom NA DUPLICATE READS ALLOWED ON OFF ON Enable reading the same bar code multiple times OFF Disable reading the same bar code twice in a row Decoder Options Send Bar Code TypelIL KJ Dup Reads Allowed Term Char Override Term Char Custom TERMINATION CHARACTER OVERRIDE ON OFF ON Strips any termination character from the bar code that was scanned OFF Does not strip any termination characters from the bar code Decoder Options Send Bar Cog K Dup Reads Alba KJ Term Char O Tab Decoder Options Send Bar Code TypelIL K Dup Reads Allowed kK Term Char Override Term Char Custom Custom z B 104 The optional Termination Character is transmitted at the end of the data None None Tab Horizontal Tab CR Carriage Return default CRLF Carriage Return amp Line Feed Custom User Defined Termination Character If the User Defined Termination Character is selected th
7. Clock 110 Reconnect 30 Reprogram Device Firmware 29 Resource Information 61 RF Link Status 58 RF Quality 58 S Saving Bar Code Settings 109 Scanner LED 11 Security 14 Send EAN 13 Country Code 71 Serial Settings 110 Setting the Codabar Barcode 74 92 93 Setting the Code 11 Barcode 78 Setting the Code 128 Barcode 75 Setting the Code 39 Barcode 68 83 Setting the Code 93 Barcode 76 Setting the date 110 Setting the EAN Barcode 70 89 90 Setting the Interleaved 2 of 5 Barcode 73 Setting the MSI Plessey Barcode 76 Setting the UPC Barcode 69 84 85 86 87 88 SIM Subscriber Identity Module 17 simultaneous telnet 40 Sleep mode 116 Sleep Timer 56 SSID 33 standard laser 6 Start Dir 112 Start Param 112 Start Prog 112 Symbology Settings 67 82 T Telnet 27 Terminal Options 43 44 52 Terminal Overview 3 Test label 63 Tools and Utilities 115 TX Rate 59 U UPC EAN Barcode Supplements Settings 71 91 user name 119 126 y virtual consoles 27 W Warranty 2 web browser 119 WEP key encryption 34 Wireless Equivalent Privacy 34 Wireless Local Area Network 25 Z Zero Fill EAN 8 to EAN 13 70
8. Local Settings Barcode Options Date Time Port Configuration Port Configuration Startup Options Keyboard Options 110 Port RS232 Printer Only All printer data will be sent out the RJ 45 wired RS 232 port Whenever the RS 232 port is selected you must set up the port parameters Baud 115200 57600 38400 19200 9600 4800 2400 1200 300 Parity None Even Odd Mark Data Type None 8 1 Even 8 1 Odd 8 1 None 7 1 Even7 1 Odd 7 1 None 7 2 Even 7 2 Odd 7 2 None 8 2 Even 8 2 Odd 8 2 Flow Control None RTS CTS Xon Xoff lt Save gt You must save the settings for them to take effect 111 Startup Options The Startup Options function allows the operator to setup various options used when the M71V2 is first powered on Local Settings Barcode Options Date Time Startup Options Start Dir Start Frog i Start Param Hetwork Delay 3 secs Port Configuratio K Enable ftp server Startup Options K Enable telnet server Keyboard Options LK Enable http server Start Dir Start Prog Start Param Network Delay Enable Servers K Enable barcode daemea Enable User Menu Save Settings This is the directory that the M71V2 terminal will use for any auto Start programs This is the program the M71V2 will automatically start when the unit is powered on When a startup program is specified the M71V2 will
9. Note If there is not an RF Server active for the M71V2 handheld terminal to connect to then the terminal will not proceed past this point Login The following graphic shows a typical login screen for the CommandLink RF server If you are using your own server the login screen will be different For help in determining the presence of a CommandLink Server see the CommandLink documentation Login Error Login Please enter our User ID amp Password User ID Password Incorrect username or password ry again AML American Microsystems Ltd If the User ID or Password is not listed on the CommandLink database a Login Error screen will appear 25 Applications If you are using the CommandLink software and the proper User ID and Password are entered then the Applications Menu is displayed These are the programs that are available on the CommandLink Server for this user Other users may see other programs depending on the settings in the CommandLink Administrator Applications xCce Wes Image Test Inventory Query IRDAPY int Infoxtmp le iF 1FormxsAamp le Patients Barktamp le Additional programs can be created and modified by using the CommandLink Developer Refer to the CommandLink documentation for instructions on how to use the CommandLink software Telnet For users who have their own Telnet applications the M71V2 handheld terminal can be setup to simply run a
10. Print Test Label Firmware Wersions Serial Number LIHUs KERNEL Battery Status Linux frie 2 4 17 Barcode Data Nieme Mar 16 Z20603 2ereeis DECODER LAS 2 32 ckhsum EfS6 rev G Serial Number The Serial Number function displays the information about the M71V2 handheld terminals serial number if your unit supports this function Diagnostics Diagnostics RF Link Status RF Link Status Resource Usage Resource Usage Ping Server Ping Server Frint Test Label Frint Test Label Firmware Wersions Firmware Wersions Serial Humber Serial Humber Battery Status Battery Status Barcode Data Wiewe Barcode Data Wiewe Serial Number a be Battery Status The Battery Status function displays the current battery level Diagnostics Battery Status RF Link Status Battery Level 558 Resource Usage St Ping Server Print Test Label Firmware Wersions Serial Number Battery Status Barcode Data Wiewe 64 When the M71V2 handheld terminal s battery is completely depleted a Battery Low error screen is displayed signaling that you must replace the battery or place the unit in the charger for charging BATTERY LOW Barcode Data Viewer The Barcode Data Viewer function displays the actual data acquired by the bar code scanner including non printable characters The display shows both the printed values as well as the ASCII equivalent value scanned Hit the C key to clear the screen and hit the Esc key
11. Radio Settings WPA EAP Radio Settings Radio Settings SSIO AMLEURNIN SSIO AMLBURNIN Secure WPA EAP aiee RENE PEAP Infrastructure Fower save Power save Channel 6 Channel 6 The WPA EAP offers PEAP TLS and TTLS mode The mode used must match the network the M71V2 is to communicate with The Shared Phrase must match the network the M71V2 is to communicate with Radio Settings Radio Settings SSI0 sAMLBURNIN FAMLBURNIM Secure zMPA EARP Secure z dFPA EARP FERP Swe Infras truc ture Username Password The Username must match the network the M71V2 is to communicate with The Passwd must match the network the M71V2 is to communicate with The Infrastructure Mode is for connecting the M71V2 Handheld Terminal to a network of access points The Ad Hoc Mode is used for connecting the M71 V2 to a single access point or a single radio card in a peer to peer network such as a single laptop computer for example The Power Save setting will force the radio card to turn off when not in use to save power If you experience connection problems turn the Power Save feature off Battery life will be shortened with the Power Save feature shut off The Channel setting determines which channel the radio card will start to communicate on This should be set to the same channel as the access points 37 Certificate Settings TLS When using TLS you must store the proper certificates onto the M71V2 handheld terminal The
12. Remapping Mull Faro Func Key Remapping OA OAC The ANSI Colors function allows the terminal to better interpret ANSI color commands and translate them into the grayscale screen on the M71V2 This function is typically checked when using a Windows based server like Windows Terminal Server Terminal Options Wraparound Swap Eksp amp Del Farse as Esc Linefeed Mode Hap Ins as dash escOt ANSI Colors Fa Hull Padding LJ Func Key Remapping 49 The Null Padding function is required on most server systems that use the traditional vtl0O and vt220 emulations The null padding can cause an error on some Windows based servers If you are experiencing problems with a Window s based Terminal Emulation server try un checking the null padding option Terminal Options Wraparound Swap Eksp amp Del Farse as Esc Linefeed Mode Hap Ins as dash eect ANSI Colors Hull Padding rid Func Key Remapping Function Key remapping allows the user to alter the codes sent to the host computer when a function key is pressed The Func Key Remapping box must be checked to modify the function keys If the Func Key Remapping box is unchecked the M71V2 will simply send the standard VT100 VT200 function codes to the server when a function key is pressed Terminal Options Wraparound Swap Eksp amp Del Farse as Esc Linefeed Mode Hap Ins as dash escOt ANSI Colors Hull Padding Func Ke
13. Te Pockets 22 Diagnostics RF Link Status Resource Usage Ping Server Frint Test Label Firmware Wersions Serial Humber Battery Status Barcode Data Wieme There are numerous error messages that may appear These error messages are logged on the M71V2 by the syslog system and stored in the volatile file named var log messages 19 The Optional M71V2 Handle The M71V2 has an optional pistol grip style handle for users who prefer the point and shoot style The M71V2 handle is secured to the M71V2 handheld terminal by 4 screws The battery is then relocated in the handle for easy change out Installing the Optional M71V2 Handle To install the M71V2 handle remove the M71V2 battery cover and store in a safe place Remove the M71V2 battery and set it aside Remove only the 2 screws in the bottom of the battery compartment The M71V2 Handle comes with the necessary 4 screws to secure it to the M71 V2 unit Do not over tighten the 4 screws Once the handle is securely fastened insert the battery into the bottom of the handle with the contacts towards the M71V2 handle The battery is held into place by the spring latch Install the battery handle door on the bottom of the handle Never use the M71V2 handle without the battery door in place 20 The M71V2 Communications Ports The M71V2 has two types of communications ports on the bottom of the unit The ports are shown here gunn 10987654321 CU Descri
14. Toole sUtilities 114 Journaling File System The M71V2 Handheld terminal includes the capability to save programs and data There is a special non volatile sub directory to store user information This sub directory 1s jffs2 lower case only and can be accessed from the Linux prompt by typing cd jffs2 You can list the contents of this directory by typing Is list cd yfFsos HH 1s Settings barcode Settings global Settings network Settings printer corel nge ermopts The jffs2 subdirectory contains all the customer supplied setup files It is possible to completely reset the terminal back to factory defaults by issuing this command while in the jffs2 subdirectory rm rf This command will clear all of the user s settings do not use this command unless a complete reset is required You can quickly setup multiple units to have exactly the same settings by copying FTP ing the settings xxxxxx files to other units Remember that the RF settings are included in these files and it is possible to get duplicate IP addresses on the network by copying these files These files also include the WEP settings which may or may not be correct for your network FTP You can easily upload and download to the M71V2 Handheld terminal over the RF link by using a File Transfer Program FTP These programs are readily available over the Internet In order to communicate with the M71V2 it must be turned on and
15. Up arrow Moves the display screen up one line at a time or moves the display screen up one menu level In terminal emulation the lt Shift gt then lt gt will move the screen up one whole page 4 Left arrow Moves the cursor left one character at a time and toggles between menu selection options In terminal emulation the lt Func gt then lt 4 gt is Back TAB In terminal emulation the lt Shift gt then lt lt gt will move the screen up one whole page Downarrow Moves the display screen down one line at a time or moves the display screen down one menu level In terminal emulation the lt Shift gt then lt 7 gt will move the screen up one whole page gt Right arrow Moves the cursor right one character at a time and toggles between menu selection options In terminal emulation the lt Func gt then lt gt is TAB Forward Tab function In terminal emulation the lt Shift gt then lt gt will move the screen up one whole page Grey Keys Alpha Letters A Z and special characters when Func key is pressed prior to letter key Inserts data at the cursor position and moves all existing data to the right Deletes characters at the cursor position or if cursor follows a string of characters it deletes the characters to the left of the cursor Esc Exits operation being performed Space Enters the space character Red Keys power Powers unit off on Black Key Selects upper
16. _ Channel 6 The Power Save setting will force the radio card to turn off when not in use to save power If you experience connection problems turn the Power Save feature off Battery life will be shortened with the Power Save feature shut off The Channel setting determines which channel the radio card will start to communicate on This should be set to the same channel as the access points Radio Settings linux HEF d i Bit Key 21 Iisiz ts 14 a i A lesa res te iced af ee EL ee here et 94h rd iderdaidd Infrastructure FOpensys tem Power save Channel 6 35 Radio Settings WPA PSK The M71V2 supports both WPA PSK Pre Shared Key and WPA EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol Radio Settings SSID sAMLBURAIY Power save Channel 6 Radio Settings Radio Settings SSID sAMLBURAIN Secure sWPA PSE Type TKIP Fhraze sesso LI Power saue L Power save The WPA PSK offers TKIP mode or AES CCMP mode The mode used must match the network the M71V2 is to communicate with Radio Settings SSID sAMLBURWIN Secure z WPA PSE Type TKIP F Fi rose SEE SE EE EE HE EEE EE Shared Phrase The Shared Phrase must match the network the M71V2 1s to communicate with The Power Save setting will force the radio card to turn off when not in use to save power If you experience connection problems turn the Power Save feature off Battery life will be shortened with the Power Save feature shut off 36
17. another and thus from one application to another by entering the following key strokes To switch to a different console press the Alt then Func and a number key corresponding to the Console number The keys should be pressed one key at a time not all at once Terminal Emulation The M71V2 handheld terminal has three types of terminal emulation software installed as default They are amlterm VT100 and VT220 There is also a Custom option which is described later The amlterm terminal emulation software is specifically designed to work with the CommandLink software The CommandLink software controls the functionality of the terminal from the CommandLink RF server The CommandLink RF server runs on a Windows based PC connected to the same LAN as the access points In this mode the CommandLink RF server controls all of the terminal s functions The VT100 and VT220 terminal emulation is for other types of RF servers When using these two terminal emulation software types the menus change to allow the terminal to be setup manually to perform custom features such as font size scrolling options and virtual display size The Custom option allows you to set a custom terminal name for the M71V2 which will be sent to the server during connection The terminal emulation will still be set to VT220 The expanded memory version of the M71V2 supports 5250 and 3270 terminal emulation with optional software Custom screen map
18. band into 11 channels The higher numbered channels are most susceptible to microwave oven interference In each instance jamming occurs only when the cordless telephone or microwave oven is active Security Issues Much has been publicized in the media about security problems with wireless LANs Although it cannot be denied that the encryption algorithms currently used in 802 11b are flawed the fact is that security breaches of a wireless LAN require a deliberate attempt to access the network by an intruder It is highly recommended that WEP encryption be used and in some cases the access 13 points should be set for MAC filtering When an access point has MAC filtering enabled the only devices that can communicate through them are the ones which the MAC address has been set The primary issue is that many current users of wireless LAN have opted NOT to turn on security features If users were to enable the security features currently available including only allowing known systems access to the network and enabling WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption the intruder s work is much harder Much as a burglar will bypass a house whose doors and windows are securely locked so too will a hacker tend to bypass a network where security measures are enabled Ad Hoc Mode Most installed wireless LANs today utilize infrastructure mode that requires the use of one or more access points With this configuration the access point provides an i
19. more details on this function see the description in the next section You can assign up to 8 different host profiles in the M71V2 By using the arrow keys you can scroll down to enter the information about additional hosts If the AML CommandLink RF software is being used with your network then the IP address of the CommandLink RF server must be supplied This is the IP address of the computer where the CommandLink Communicator is running The M71V2 Handheld terminal has optional Terminal Emulation software available that enables it to communicate directly with most host systems including IBM mainframe TN3270 and IBM AS400 TN5250 systems This software has many more features than described in this manual 40 Hosts Log in Options For each host server listed you can add special options to make logging into the hosts easier While this feature makes it easy to log in to a server it also makes the server less secure The information entered in this screen is unique to each host system and must be supplied by the local systems administrator Host Server List More Host 1 Options Hame 1 Shipping Host qh sree logini IP 1 192 168 168 175 Blears errs 5 Password More Host 1 Options 1JJ2S5T n Hame 2 Recieve Host hpux IF 2 192 168 100 176 r of inventory n Partin 2S More Host 2 Options Hame 3 WAS Server IF 3 192 158 1806 28 Fort sn ee More Host 3 Options In this example the Log in Search string
20. not start the internal telnet program These are any optional settings that the auto start program will use when started This is the delay in milliseconds the M71V2 will wait before starting the auto start program This gives the network time to setup routers and RF data paths to the M71V2 This allows you to disable network connectivity to the M71V2 This is usually used to keep the M71V2 more secure over a network Disabling these functions can prevent terminal emulation functionality as well as file transfers and operating system updates FTP Server Telnet Server HTTP Server The FTP server allows files to be transferred to and from the terminal over the RF link Do not disable the FTP server function if you are using a CommandLink RF host server The Telnet server allows RF telnet traffic to move back and forth to the terminal Do not disable the Telnet server if you are using any type of terminal emulation application Allows firmware updates over the RF link 112 Enable Allows scanned data to be routed to the keyboard input buffer Do Barcode Daemon not disable this function if bar code scanning is required Enable User Menu With Enable User Menu set the M71V2 will show a simplified Main Menu while requiring a password to enter an Administrative Mode This User Menu gives the end user direct access to the Reconnect Battery Status Network Status Serial Number Host Server Name and Contrast N
21. the M71 V2 serial interface Warranty A one year warranty against material defects and workmanship from the date of shipment is guaranteed by American Microsystems Ltd Products are sold on the basis of specifications applicable at the time of manufacture American Microsystems Ltd shall have no obligation to modify or update products once sold At our option we will repair or replace at no charge any unit that proves to be defective providing the appropriate steps are taken to procure an RMA Return Materials Authorization number and shipping instructions from American Microsystems Ltd General Conventions Before you begin to use the M71V2 terminal it s important that you understand key conventions and terms used in this manual Keys Description SMALL CAPS Refers to a specific menu selection contained in the M71V2 in order to continue or complete a task KEY The square brackets indicate a specific key on the M71V2 handheld terminal s key pad Bold Words you type for example when you are instructed to type A setup Bold also refers to existing filenames Italic lt 7 Notes Italic Bold Warning And section references Click Select After selecting a procedure or menu Click means to press and release the left mouse button Select means that after you select the menu item or action you should press ENTER M71V2 Terminal Overview This chapter describes the features of the M71V2 terminal O save
22. to View gt Html options using the links menu 121 File Setup Help Find i X Display tables aena next Ai Display Frames An Find previous L iDisp img links 3 MiDisplay images Text margi User font si SUPE Scale all images by ME at shirt Him options Save html opts OK Cancel By changing User font size and Scale all images by you can get more information on one M71V2 display screen The M71V2 Handheld Terminal can be setup to automatically start the links program and go directly to a predetermined website This is done by using the M71V2 menu system and selecting Local Settings gt Startup Options The following screen shots show the M71V2 set up to start the links program in the graphics mode and to go to the AML website Startup Options Welcomed Basic Mode Graphics Stori Mie Aleta Welcome to links Start Prog links Start Param i g www amltd a fo display the menu Hetwork Delay SHH msec R Enable ftp server R Enable telnet server KR Enable http server save Settings Under Start Dir we have added the startup directory bin Under Start Prog we have added the startup program links case sensitive Under Start Param we have added the start parameters g www amltd com Remember to use the lt Save Settings gt to make your changes permanent We might also need to increase the Network Delay to a larger valu
23. to a type of bar code The choices are listed below All Barcodes Code 39 UPC A UPC E EAN 13 EAN 8 Int 2 of 5 Codabar Code 128 Code 93 MSI Plessey Code 11 ISBN Strip Leading Characters 0 9 A F Refers to the number 0 15 of characters to be stripped or removed from the beginning of the bar code data Strip Trailing Characters 0 9 A F Refers to the number 0 15 of characters to be stripped or removed from the end of the bar code data NOTE If the total number of strip characters both Leading and Trailing is greater than the number of characters of the bar code no characters will be stripped Strip Lead Trail Spaces ON Any Leading and Trailing Spaces will be stripped from the data OFF No spaces will be stripped Preamble This function will allow you to add a fixed string to the beginning of the bar code Postamble This function will allow you to add a fixed string to the ending of the bar code Code Type Refers to the type of bar codes for which the preamble or Postamble will be applied The choices are listed below All Barcodes Code 39 UPC A UPC E EAN 13 EAN S8 Int 2 of 5 Codabar Code 128 Code 93 MSI Plessey Code 11 ISBN 108 Beep Options The following settings determine what tone and duration the M71V2 beeper will perform after a good bar code scan You must save the settings for them to take effect Beep Tone s Medium Beep Length Medium Symbologqy Settings Decoder Options Laser Settings Ba
24. to quit Barcode Data Wiewer Diagnostics RF Link Status Resource Usage Ping Server Frint Test Label Firmware Wersions Barcode Data Wiewer C 2Clear Esgc Exit Barcode Data iewer Barcode Data iewer HAHET SESS SR 5856363 ra 21885871 S231 583680385 731 2231383880 23155817 31248155 3331352323631 3580 C Clear Eso Exit C Clear Esgc Exit 65 Ping USB Server The Ping USB Server function allows you to detect a USB server connected to the USB port Diagnostics Resource Usage Ping Server Print Test Label Firmware Wersioans Ping USB Server Hardware Tests USB Server Ping Status Servers 192 158 6 1 Trans 5 packets Fecwd H packets PLoss 106 The Hardware Tests function performs tests on the various M71V2 hardware Note These hardware tests are for our own internal testing and may or may not display as failed for the end user even though the unit is running fine Diagnostics Fing Server Print Test Label Firmware Wersions Hardware Tests Hardware Tests RTC passed Reno LC Contrast 66 Hardware Tests er Light SarconE Rs 232 USE SUS REMI IrD Press Esc to exit Hardware Tests gt RTC FAILED Renee LC Contrast Local Settings Laser amp CCD Only Note For instructions on setting the 2D Area Imager see Local Settings Imager Only The Local Settings function sets much of the M71V2 handheld terminal s interna
25. un checking the Disable Scrolling option two screen location options are available Screen Loc x and Screen Loc y set the position of the M71V2 viewable area relative to the upper left hand corner of the virtual tn5250 24x80 screen This allows the user to lock the location of the viewable area within the entire virtual screen Example If the terminal was set for the Medium font the screen can only show 20 columns and 20 rows With scrolling disabled and Screen Loc x and Screen Loc y both set to 0 the M71V2 screen will always display the 20 top rows and the 20 top columns Terminal Options 5 YWtlhb Local Echo Ting 26x48 Disable Scrolling Virtual 24e58 Wraparound Swap Eksp amp Del Farse as Esc If the Virtual 24x80 check box is unchecked all the text sent to the terminal will be forced into the current display size which depends on the font size selected Most terminal emulation screens are written for a 24 column by 80 character display size so this box is unchecked by default Terminal Options Vile Local Echo Ting 26x48 Disable Scrolling Wirtual 2438 Wraparound Swap Bksp amp Del S Parse az Esc If the Follow Cursor check box is checked then the screen will scroll to wherever the cursor is on the display This box is unchecked by default 45 Terminal Options Wt Tae Local Echo Med B Shy Disable Scrolling Wirtual 24 38 Follow Cursor Eol aia i ol
26. 1 s br2lieviesisd keg 2 r36 31r32r33r34 Key 3 r4 gli4 i4 3 d4 keg 3 sf4eidisdvidsidd Infrastructure Infrastructure FOpensys tem FOpensys tem Power save Power save Channel 6 Channel 6 The Key ID determines which key set is currently in use Only the Key ID set selected will be used all other key sets are ignored Radio Settings Radio Settings Key IDikey amp keg B 16 11 12 13 14 keg 1 20 21 22 r23rz Key 2 ssbhsslisvrsaisd Key 3 sd46rdiidvidardd Mode Infrastruc ture Auth sOpensystem FOpensys tem g Fower save Fower zave Channel 6 Channel 6 33 To modify an encryption key set simply highlight the appropriate key set Note that the number of key pairs will change depending on which encryption format you are using Radio Settings Radio Settings i Sa ey SE ae E H S E e Infrastructure FOpensys tem sOpensys tem Power save Power zave Channel 6 Channel 6 Note Some manufacturers will call their 40 bit encryption 64 bit encryption or call their 128 bit encryption 160 bit encryption in any case they are the same settings Also some manufacturers will number their keys 1 to 4 these keys match the O to 3 keys on the M71V2 The key that is set MUST match in exactly the same sequence of the key that is currently set in the Access Points The key on the access point that is set must match the Key ID field The Mode setting determines what type of network is in use Radio Settings Ke
27. 24 MAC Be SBF r66219232 61 MAC Be rBF 66319332161 Ts Rate 11 Mbps Ts Rate 11Mb s The RF Quality bar graph shows the RF signal strength of the closest Access Point If this bar graph is at 0 then there is no active Access Point in the area or your network settings are wrong Obviously the M71V2 handheld terminal can not function without a good quality signal from an Access Point The Avg Signal bar graph indicates how much of the RF signal being received is usable As this percentage lowers so will the TX Rate The Avg Noise bar graph indicates how much of the RF signal is un unusable If the RF signal is too low or the RF noise is too high the M71V2 handheld terminal will perform much more slowly or not at all 58 The WLAN shows the current connection status reported by the internal RF card This status can be a very useful tool to determine if an RF connection is being made The description of this status is shown below Disabled This normally means that either the network settings are being changed or the RF card is malfunctioning or not making contact Searching This can appear in these types of situations No access point at all There is no RF coverage in this area The SSID is set wrong The WEP is wrong and the authorization is set to SharedKey mG N Connected Ad Hoc This is when the M71V2 is connected to one and only one RF card in a peer to peer mode like a lapt
28. 5 bar codes The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code 91 Length Max Default 48 Matrix 2 of 5 Checked Unchecked Length Min Default 4 Length Max Default 48 The maximum number of characters in the scanned bar code Enable reading Matrix 2 of 5 bar codes Disable reading Matrix 2 of 5 bar codes The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code The maximum number of characters in the scanned bar code Setting the Codabar Bar Code Codabar Checked Unchecked Start Stop Checked Unchecked Concat ON REQ OFF Length Min Default 4 Length Max Default 60 Symbolagy Settings Codabar al Codabar Check Char Corca t Length Min Length Max KR 2 of Ss iY Codabar Enable reading Codabar bar codes Disable reading Codabar bar codes Send any leading or trailing start characters with the bar code Disable the sending of leading or trailing start characters with the bar code Concatenation on merges 2 Codabar bar codes into one Requires there be 2 bar codes to merge into one Does not merge Codabar bar codes The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code The maximum number of characters in the scanned bar code 92 Setting the Code 128 Bar Code Code 125 QJ Code 128 ISET Conc Length Min Length Max LF 2 of Ste KRJ Codabar iv Code 125 Code 128 Checked Enable reading Code 128 bar codes Unc
29. 50 nm Long Range Laser LR The Long Range laser engine uses a moving laser light with a highly sensitive laser detector The long range laser is used when the barcodes are going to be a great distance from the operator The long range laser includes a laser point dot feature to make it easy for the operator to aim at the barcode before it starts to read Scan Rate 35 5 Scans Second Scan Angle a le Min Print Contrast Minimum 40 absolute dark light reflectance measured at 650 nm Advanced Long Range Laser ALR The Advanced Long Range laser engine uses a moving laser light with a highly sensitive laser detector The advanced long range laser is able to read farther than the standard long range laser The advanced long range laser also includes a laser point dot feature Scan Rate 35 5 Scans Second Scan Angle 13 2 Min Print Contrast Minimum 40 absolute dark light reflectance measured at 650 nm Area Imager 2D The Area Imager uses a camera type sensor to acquire images of the target Unlike a linear scanner the imager is able to scan barcodes in any orientation The HHP Imager is also capable of reading most 2D barcodes and Postnet barcodes Symbologies 2 Dimensional PDF417 MicroPDF417 MaxiCode Data Matrix QR Code Aztec Aztec Mesas Code 49 EAN UCC Composite Linear Code 39 Code 128 Codabar UPC EAN I 20f5 RSS Code 93 Codablock F Postal Postnet Planet Code British Post Canadian Post
30. 54 ths258 Large l sz Auto Reset on Err Field lock Cursor Disable Scrolling Follow Cursor Col Shift TH Row Shift 2 Swap Eksp amp Del Truncate Scans isplay Hame rl The Display Name function allows the user to program a specific terminal name This name is then transferred to the host when the terminal logs onto the system aE Auto Reset on Er Field lock Curso Lock Screen Pos Eol shatt E Row Shift a If you do not save your settings they will be lost when you exit the Network Settings screen The terminal options will only be made permanent if you do a Save Settings otherwise they are lost when the unit is turned off and on Radio Settings Host Server List Terminal Options Save Settings Restart Network Connected AP 197 168 186 114 So foal eel alee HR IBA IBS IBE SSE B9 55 The lt Restart Network gt function allows the new network to be restarted with all the new settings made in the above menus If an active host server is found the M71V2 will display the log in screen of that server If the host server can not be found the M71V2 Menu System will continue to be displayed Power Management The Power Management function allows the user to make changes in the way the M71V2 handheld terminal conserves power consumption Mri Main Menu Reconnect Contrast Hetwork Setup Power Management Diagnostics Local Settings Linux Prompt Too
31. 646 US Setting the PDF417 Bar Code Symbolagy Settings POF417 KJ ee ee Length Min 1 Length Max drok UFC A LURES EAN JAH 13 EAN JAHE 2 of Ss 84 PDF417 Checked Enable reading PDF417 bar codes Unchecked Disable reading PDF417 bar codes Length Min Default 1 The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code Length Max Default 2750 The maximum number of characters in the bar code Setting the MicroPDF417 Bar Code microPOF41i7 MicroPOF41i7 Length Min Length Max EAN JAM 13 EAN JAHE eects onl MicroPDF417 Checked Enable reading MicroPDF417 bar codes Unchecked Disable reading MicroPDF417 bar codes Length Min Default 1 The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code Length Max Default 366 The maximum number of characters in the scanned bar code Setting the RSS Bar Code Lf ASsi4 vl ASS Lim K ASS Exp Length Min Length Max GF EAN JAR i3 G7 EAN JARS KI 2 of 5s RSS14 Checked Enable reading RSS14 bar codes 85 Unchecked Disable reading RSS 14 bar codes RSS Lim Checked Enable reading RSS Limited bar codes Unchecked Disable reading RSS Limited bar codes RSS Exp Checked Enable reading RSS Expanded bar codes Unchecked Disable reading RSS Expanded bar codes Length Min Default 4 The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code Length Max Default 74
32. 9 Convert UPC E to UPC A 69 D Decoder Options 80 103 Decoder Settings 67 82 determine memory size 117 Diagnostic Menu 58 Display Screen 6 11 14 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 32 E Encryption key 35 Expanded Memory 117 F F5 function 49 Fall back 59 Fallback Mode 14 Firmware Version 64 Font function 44 52 Force Sleep Now 116 FTP 114 Full ASCII 68 83 84 87 88 89 90 92 93 95 96 99 101 G GNU license 123 GSM GPRS Error Messages 20 GSM GPRS network cards 17 H Hardware Tests 66 High Density laser 7 Hosts Log in Options 42 I Interference 14 Internal clock 110 IP Address 32 J Journaling File System 61 114 K Key ID 35 Key Values 4 Keyboard 3 L Laser CCD Setting 105 linear imager 6 Links Web Browser 119 Linux Prompt 113 Local Settings 67 Local Settings 2D Only 82 Login screen 26 Long Range laser 7 M M71V2 Communications Ports 22 M71V2 Cradle 23 M71V2 Tool Chain 123 MAC Address 32 Main Menu 30 Memory Allocation 118 Menu System 30 Miscellaneous Settings 112 113 125 MOD 43 Check Digit 68 84 91 92 97 N Network Mask 32 Network Setup 32 Network Status 58 O open source 123 Optional M71V2 Handle 21 P Parity 111 password 119 Ping Server 61 Ping Status 62 Pinging 61 Port 111 Power Management 56 Power Save 36 37 38 R Radio Settings 33 Real time
33. AML M 1V2 Wireless Handheld Terminal 2008 American Microsystems LTD E U se r s G L E ad e Effective Date February 2008 AML Website www amltd com M71V2 HANDHELD TERMINAL User s Guide Disclaimer American Microsystems Ltd reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice and the reader should in all cases consult American Microsystems Ltd to determine whether any such changes have been made The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of American Microsystems Ltd American Microsystems Ltd shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing performance or use of this material This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated into another language without the prior written consent of American Microsystems Ltd FCC Declaration of Conformity C Product Name Model 71V2 Wireless Handheld Terminal Model Number M71V2 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This equipment may not cause harmful interference and 2 this equipment must accept any interferenc
34. Bar Codes Symbolagqy Settings MSI Plessey Check Digit 4 Length Min Length Max C Plessey Length Min 94 MSI Checked Unchecked Check Digit Checked Unchecked Length Min Default 4 Length Max Default 48 Plessey Checked Unchecked Length Min Default 4 Length Max Default 48 Enable reading MSI bar codes Disable reading MSI bar codes Send the MSI check digit with the bar code Disable the sending of the MSI check digit with the bar code The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code The maximum number of characters Enable reading Plessey bar codes Disable reading Plessey bar codes The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code The maximum number of characters Setting the Code 11 Bar Code Code 11 Checked Unchecked 2 Check Digs Checked Unchecked Length Min Code 11 L Code 11 wl 2 Check Digs Length Min Length Max LF Code 178 C Code 93 R MSI Plessey Code il Enable reading Code 11 bar codes Disable reading Code 11 bar codes Send the two Code 11 check digits with the bar code Send just one Code 11 check digit with the bar code 95 Default 4 The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code Length Max Default 80 The maximum number of characters Setting the Telepen Bar Code Symbolagqy Settings Telepen C Telepen AIM Output Length Min Length Max
35. C E Chk Digi UPC DECODER ON Enable reading UPC A and UPC E bar codes OFF Disable reading UPC A and UPC E bar codes CONVERT UPC E TO UPC A ON Convert all UPC E labels to their UPC A equivalents before transmission After conversion the reader will follow the UPC A programming options OFF No conversions will be performed CONVERT UPC A TO EAN 13 ON Convert all UPC A labels to an equivalent EAN 13 format by inserting a leading zero After conversion the reader will follow the EAN 13 programming options OFF No conversions will be performed SEND UPC A NUMBER SYSTEM 69 ON Transmit the UPC A Number System character OFF Do not transmit the UPC A Number System character SEND UPC E NUMBER SYSTEM ON Transmit the UPC E Number System character OFF Do not transmit the UPC E Number System character SEND UPC A CHECK DIGIT ON Transmit the UPC A Check Digit character OFF Do not transmit the UPC A Check Digit character SEND UPC E CHECK DIGIT ON Transmit the UPC E Check Digit character OFF Do not transmit the UPC E Check Digit character Setting the EAN Bar Code Symbolagqy Settings EAN Settings LJ Fill EAM 6 to EAM 13 yi Send EAM is Cntry Code ViSend EAM S Crtry Code LY Send EAR 13 Chk Digit Send EAS Chk Digit O ISEN conversion EAN DECODER ON Enable reading EAN 8 and EAN 13 bar codes OFF Disable reading EAN 8 and EAN 13 bar codes ZERO FILL EAN 8 TO EAN 13 ON Add five leading zeros to EAN 8 la
36. Certificates and Shared Phrase must match the network the M71V2 is to communicate with Radio Settings Radio Settings SSID sAMLBURWIN SSID AMLBURWI Secure z JPA EAP Secure HFA EAF FEAF Infrastruc ture Power Saye Power save Channel 6 Channel 6 Certificates can be generated from most web browsers such as Mozilla or IE Establish a connection to your Certificate Authority and download a CA certificate in base64 format Save this file as ca pem Then request to generate a client certificate in PKCS12 format and save this file as client p12 Remember what the phrase is for the certificate as that will need to be entered on the M71V2 s configuration menu option On the M71V2 series unit there should already be a jffs2 certs directory if not simply create one Then place both the ca pem and client p12 files into that directory via ftp The ftp server running on the unit will require a user name and password to connect and send over files Username aml Password turk182 The Shared Phrase must match the network the M71V2 is to communicate with Radio Settings SAMLBURAMIM HPA EAP PES WPA Z6 SESE SESE EE EE EEE EE Radio Settings Infrastructure Power save Channel 6 38 Host Server List The Connection Settings determine how the M71V2 Handheld terminal will communicate to a host server over the RF network When the M71 V2 Handheld terminal first powers up it tries to establi
37. Code 92 FTP 115 Setting the Code 128 Bar Code 93 Tools Uilites 116 Setting the Code 93 Bar Code 94 Calculator 116 Setting the MSI Plessey Bar Codes 94 Force Sleep Now 117 Setting the Code 11 Bar Code 95 Setting the Telepen Bar Code 96 THE M71V2 EXPANDED MEMORY Setting the PosiCode Bar Code 96 HANDHELD TERMINAL 118 Setting the Codablock F Bar Code 97 The M71V2 Memory Allocation 119 Setting the Code 16K Bar Code 98 File Transfer Protocol FTP 120 Setting the Code 49 Bar Code 98 The M71V2 Web Server Application 120 Setting the Aztec Bar Code 99 The Links Web Browser Application 120 Setting the QR Code Bar Code 99 Connect 3270 and 5250 TE Clients 123 Setting the Data Matrix Bar Code 100 Stay Linked 3270 and 5250 TE Clients 123 Setting the MaxiCode Bar Code 100 RFGen Application Development Software124 Setting the Postal Bar Codes 101 The M71V2 Tool Chain 124 GETTING STARTED Introducing the M71V2 This chapter describes how to get started using your M71V2 handheld terminal and get you up and running fast he M71V2 handheld terminal is an ultra versatile high performance designed to T fit your budget terminal The ergonomic design easily fits in even the smallest of hands It is rugged lightweight compact and easy to use The high resolution graphical display is capable of presenting a multitude of fonts and images The M71V2 utilizes a true fully functional Linux operating system The Linux operating system is well known for its stabilit
38. I Plessey Pal Code 11 CODE 11 DECODER ON Enable reading Code 11 bar codes OFF Disable reading Code 11 bar codes TWO CHECK DIGITS REQUIRED ON Two valid check digits are required for each label OFF One valid check digit is required for each label SEND FIRST CHECK DIGIT ON Transmit the First Check Digit OFF Do not transmit the First Check Digit SEND SECOND CHECK DIGIT ON Transmit the Second Check Digit OFF Do not transmit the Second Check Digit Setting the RSS Bar Code The RSS scanning capabilities are only available on M71V2 units that have a DECODER Version see Firmware Version version 2 30 or higher the AtMEL co processor firmware While the RAM DISK IMAGE and LINUX KERNEL can be programmed in the field the AtMEL DECODER can ONLY be re programmed at the factory 78 The RSS bar code is turned off by default to prevent any confusion with the Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes An I 2 of 5 bar code can never be interrupted as a RSS bar code but it is remotely possible that an RSS bar code might be incorrectly scanned as an I 2 of 5 It is recommended that the Interleaved 2 of 5 bar code symbology be disabled when using RSS bar codes Symbolagy Settings yw Code 39 F RSS Settings LJ ASS1i4 Active YI ASS Limited Active K ASS Expanded Active LJ EAN Type Identifier K Application Interface LJ Linkage Character K Send Lissi Digit RSS14 Active RSS Limited Active RSS Expanded Active ON Enabl
39. Lgn Srch is login This means that when the Host Server sends this text string to the M71 V2 it will reply with exactly what is in the Log in Reply string Lgn Rply which is rfgun n more information about the V switches is listed below The Password Search string Pwd Srch is Password and the Password Reply string Pwd Rply is 1jfJ2ST n Remember that these strings must match exactly including upper and lower case characters or the system will not work The Command Search string Cmd Srch is hpux which is a prompt from the server for what command to execute In this example the M71V2 would respond with the Command Reply string Cmd Rply which is inventory n You can enter straight HEX data by preceding it with the customary Ox as in OxFF for the HEX value of FF You can send multiple HEX values by adding additional HEX sets as in Ox120xBFOxFF for the HEX value of 12 BF FF Octal values use the customary 012 which is 12 octal Once the M71V2 encounters the search strings for the first time it will send the appropriate response If the M71V2 encounters the search string again during the same session it will not respond This is so the search string characters can be used in normal screen displays The n character string sends the new line linefeed character and is shown after each reply string above The r character string sends a Carriage Return command and is n
40. MSI Plesse y Code 11 Telepen Telepen Checked Enable reading Telepen bar codes Unchecked Disable reading Telepen bar codes AIM Output Checked Read start stop pattern and output standard full ASCII Unchecked Read start stop pattern 1 and output compressed numeric Length Min Default 1 The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code Length Max Default 60 The maximum number of characters in the scanned bar code Setting the PosiCode Bar Code Symbolagqy Settings PosiCode LJ PosiCode A amp B A amp B amp Lim A A amp B amp Lim B Length Min Length Max PosiCode Checked Enable reading PosiCode bar codes 96 Unchecked Disable reading PosiCode bar codes A amp B A amp B amp Lim A A amp B amp Lim B Only one of these options can be set to ON OFF A and B On Not Limited OFF A and B and Limited A On Limited B Off ON A and B and Limited B On Limited A Off Length Min Default 4 The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code Length Max Default 48 The maximum number of characters in the scanned bar code Setting the Codablock F Bar Code Codablock F L Codablack F Length Min 1 Length Max LHe MSI Plessey Code 11 Telepen PosiCode Codoableack F Codablock F Checked Enable reading Codablock F bar codes Unchecked Disable reading Codablock F bar codes Length Min Default 1 The minimum numbe
41. OFF Disable reading UPC supplements REQUIRE EAN SUPPLEMENTS ON Enable reading EAN supplements Option 0 above must be set on OFF Disable reading EAN supplements REQUIRE BOOKLAND SUPPLEMENTS ON Enable reading Bookland supplements Option 0 above must be set on OFF Disable reading Bookland supplements SEND SEPARATOR SPACE ON Inserts a space between the standard bar code data and the supplemental data OFF No separator space is inserted 72 Setting the I 2 of 5 Bar Code Symboloagy Settings Int 2 of 5 USS Check Digit OPCC Check Digit Send Check Digit Enable Fixed Lengt fA kR Code 11 gt INT 2 OF 5 DECODER ON Enable reading Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes OFF Disable reading Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes USS CHECK DIGIT Specifies if the USS check digit type will be used with Interleaved 2 of 5 ON Uniform Symbology Specification 3 1 3 mod 10 OFF None no check digit required OPCC CHECK DIGIT Specifies if the OPCC check digit type will be used with Interleaved 2 of 5 ON Optical Product Code Council 2 1 2 mod 10 OFF None no check digit required SEND CHECK DIGIT ON Transmit the Interleaved 2 of 5 check digit with the bar code data OFF The check digit is not transmitted FIXED LENGTH ON Read only Fixed Length Interleaved 2 of 5 bar code labels that match the lengths defined in Set Fixed Length 1 3 options below The check digit can be on or off 73 OFF Disable Fixed L
42. The maximum number of characters in the scanned bar code Setting the Composite Bar Code Symbolagy Settings Composite L UCC Com m o 1te Length Min 1 Length Max 2435 LJ C128 Emul TCIF Code39 GF EAH JAR i3 G7 EAN JARS YF 2 of Sts UCC Composite Checked Enable reading UCC Composite bar codes Unchecked Disable reading UCC Composite bar codes Length Min Default 1 The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code Length Max Default 2435 The maximum number of characters in the bar code C128 Emul Checked Enable C128 Emulation for the read bar code Unchecked Disable C128 Emulation for the read bar code TCIF Code39 Checked Enable TCIF Linked Code 39 bar codes Unchecked Disable TCIF Linked Code 39 bar codes 86 Setting the UPC A Bar Code UPC A Checked Unchecked Check Digit Checked Unchecked Num Sys Checked Unchecked 2 Dig Sup Checked Unchecked 5 Dig Sup Checked Unchecked Sup Req Checked Unchecked Sup Space Checked Unchecked Ext Coupon yi Check Digit Hum Sys Dig Sup 2 Dig Sup Sup Aeq Sup Space Ext Coupon Enable reading UPC A bar codes Disable reading UPC A bar codes Send the UPC check digit with the bar code Disable the sending of the UPC check digit with the bar code Send the UPC number system character with the bar code Disable sending the UPC number system character with the bar co
43. always turn off immediately after a good read Performs bar code re reads the number of times 0 9 required for applications where accuracy 1s critical This is used where the bar code is poorly printed or damaged Imager Options 2D Imager Only Imager Options Laser Options Trigger Mode Trigger 4 Laser Timeout Symbology Settings Aim Time m3 Decoder Options 4 LED Power Laser Settings K Red LED Light Barcode Edit Options LJ Centering Beep Options Img Contrast Save Settings These options are used to configure the 2D Imager device behavior and the trigger mode for the M71 V2 handheld terminal Trigger Mode Trigger Pulse Laser Timeout Aim Time mS Trigger activates scanning device for as long as trigger is held up to the Laser Timeout value in seconds Recommended Continues to keep the scanner active even when the trigger is not held down up to Laser Timeout value in seconds Turns off Laser CCD after 1 9 seconds when the trigger is pushed in Pulse mode or held down in Trigger mode The laser CCD will always turn off immediately after a good read The amount of time the green LED aiming beam is on The purpose of the LED aiming beam is to be able to locate where the center of the LED beam is pointing when scanning bar codes 106 LED Power Red LED Light Centering Checked that are a long way away from the unit The Green LED box helps to loc
44. and lower case characters depending on the CAPS LOCK setting Func then Shift toggles CAPS LOCK on and off Shift also selects the special characters on the numeric keypad White Keys Numeric 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 period and Backlight Lamp To toggle Caps Lock mode on or off hit Func then Shift If Function Lock mode is enabled to toggle Function Lock mode on or off hit Shift then Func The M71V2 Display Screen The M71V2 handheld terminal includes a 160 pixel by 160 pixel grayscale graphical Liquid Crystal Display LCD Programs can be written which mix text and graphics together on the display American Microsystems Ltd Warning This display is NOT a touch screen display and the operator should not use sharp objects on the plastic window protecting the LCD display The M 71V2 Scanner The M71V2 handheld terminal normally comes equipped with a scan engine that is capable of scanning single dimensional bar codes An optional Area Imager is available for 2 dimensional bar codes The M71V2 can be ordered with one of the following scan engines installed Standard Range Laser The Standard laser engine uses a moving laser and a standard laser detector The standard laser is suitable for most applications The laser is easy to aim and reads most barcodes very quickly Scan Rate 35 5 Scans Second Scan Angle 42 2 Min Print Contrast Minimum 20 absolute dark light reflectance measured at 6
45. ate the center of the Red LED beam when the Centering box below is checked Once the Green LED beam turns off the bar code will be scanned Adjust the intensity of the LED light Gn percent 100 100 In brightly lit areas the LED light may not be necessary Reducing the amount of LED light can increase battery life Checked Enable the Red LED illumination light Unchecked Disable the Red LED illumination light Allows the unit to look for the bar code to be scanned in the middle of the Red LED illumination beam only Unchecked Disable the Red LED illumination light Image Contrast Determines the normal contrast for the Matrix bar code image that is being scanned If the bar code image is typically light a setting of 2 would be best If the bar code image is typically dark then a setting of 6 would be best Bar Code Edit Options The Barcode Edit Options allows data editing modification before transmission Barcode Options Barcode Edit Options LJEnable Bar Code Edit Strip Leading symbology Settings Strip Trailing Decoder Options Laser Settings Barcode Edit Uptions Beep Options All Barcodes lt save Settings All Barcodes Enable Bar Code Edit Check box must be checked for any of the editing options below to be valid ON Enable Data Editing OFF Disable Data Editing 107 Code Type Refers to the type of bar codes for which editing can be enabled allowing editing to be specific
46. bels After conversion the reader will follow the EAN 13 programming options OFF No conversions will be performed 70 SEND EAN 13 COUNTRY CODE ON Transmit the EAN 13 Country Code OFF Do not transmit the EAN 13 Country Code SEND EAN 8 COUNTRY CODE ON Transmit the EAN 8 Country Code OFF Do not transmit the EAN 8 Country Code SEND EAN 13 CHECK DIGIT ON Transmit the EAN 13 Check Digit character OFF Do not transmit the EAN 13 Check Digit character SEND EAN 8 CHECK DIGIT ON Transmit the EAN 8 Check Digit character OFF Do not transmit the EAN 8 Check Digit character ISBN CONVERSION ON Convert 13 DIGIT BOOKLAND EAN 978 prefix to its corresponding 10 digit ISBN number OFF Do not convert Bookland EAN to an ISBN number UPC EAN Supplements Settings Symbolagqy Settings iy Code 39 P Supplements Settings Allow 2 Digit Sup vl Allow 3 Digit Sup Require UPC Sup Require EAM Sup Require Booklans Sup Send Separator Space SUPPLEMENTS DECODER ON Enable reading UPC EAN amp Bookland supplements 71 OFF Disable reading UPC EAN amp Bookland supplements ALLOW 2 DIGIT ON Enable reading 2 digit supplements Option 0 above must be set on OFF Disable reading 2 digit supplements ALLOW 5 DIGIT ON Enable reading 5 digit supplements Option 0 above must be set on OFF Disable reading 5 digit supplements REQUIRE UPC SUPPLEMENTS ON Enable reading UPC supplements Option 0 above must be set on
47. blank and the M71V2 will match to any access point regardless of its SSID as long as the WEP settings match Because an SSID can be sniffed in plain text from a packet it does not supply any security to the network An SSID is also referred to as a Network Name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network Radio Settings SARLBURN IM HEF 112S Bit Keg 2 NER D Ea Ea pf 5s Pan A eae ee E r41 d 4c 42 55 46 41 ide rdaided Infrastructure Hetwork SSID AMLEURNI 32 In the example above AMLBURNIN was chosen for the unique SSID name Your unique name should be assigned by your local Systems Administrator The wireless security settings are referred to as WEP Wireless Equivalent Privacy can be left un enabled or can be enabled from this menu It is HIGHLY recommended that some sort of WEP standards be enabled in any wireless network This information is unique for each network and should be assigned by the local Systems Administrator Radio Settings Radio Settings HEF Key 3 sf4e6idisdeidsidd Infrastructure Infrastructure r penSys tem FOpensys tem Power save Power save Channel 6 Channel 6 The M71V2 handheld terminal supports both 40 bit and 128 bit WEP key encryption Note that the number of key sets change according to which format is chosen Radio Settings Radio Settings SSI linux SSIO linux LF MEF LF MEF Format 46 Bit Key ID Key amp Key 16 11 12 13 14 keg
48. blue special characters Function keys Fl F20 can be programmed by many host systems to be hot keys and select specific program items without navigating the entire program The black Shift key toggles between upper and lower case mode and selects special characters on the numeric keypad There are ten white numeric keys and one white period key These keys are larger than the less used alpha keys to enable easy inputting of numbers with the right or left thumb Thirty three grey keys represent letters special functions Space and Menu keys The Alt Ctl Ins 2 backspace and Esc keys are also grey keys near the bottom of the keyboard Key Values Yellow Key Activates the built in scan engine The red LED above the power key indicates when the scan engine is active Blue Keys Selects special functions determined by the host system Hitting Func then a number selects a special function Functions 1 9 are selected by hitting the lt Func gt then lt 1 gt through lt 9 gt keys Functions 11 19 are selected by hitting the lt Alt gt then lt 1 gt through lt 9 gt keys Function 10 is selected using the lt Func gt then lt 0 gt key and Function 20 is selected by using the lt Alt gt then lt 0 gt key Depending on the FUNC LOCK setting hitting a number key will select a number or a special function Shift then Func toggles FUNC LOCK on and off Enter Performs the Enter function
49. code Send the 5 digit supplemental character with the bar code Disable sending the 5 digit supplemental character with the bar code Require the 2 or 5 digit supplemental character with the bar code Do not require the supplemental character with the bar code Require the supplemental space character with the bar code Do not require the supplemental space character with the bar code 89 ISBN Checked Unchecked Convert 13 digit Bookland EAN 978 prefix to its corresponding 10 digit ISBN number Do not convert Bookland EAN to an ISBN number Setting the EAN JAN 8 Bar Code EAN JAN 8 Checked Unchecked Check Digit Checked Unchecked 2 Dig Sup Checked Unchecked 5 Dig Sup Checked Unchecked Sup Req Checked Unchecked Sup Space Checked Unchecked EAN JAHE EAN JAMS yi Check Digit Dig Sup 2 Dig Sup Sup Reg Sup Space EAN JAH S fa e ae Enable reading EAN JAN 8 bar codes Disable reading EAN JAN 8 bar codes Send the EAN JAN 8 check digit with the bar code Disable the sending of the EAN JAN 8 check digit with the bar code Send the 2 digit supplemental character with the bar code Disable the sending of the 2 digit supplemental character with the bar code Send the 5 digit supplemental character with the bar code Disable sending the 5 digit supplemental character with the bar code Require the 2 or 5 digit supplemental character with the bar code Do n
50. de Send the 2 digit supplemental character with the bar code Disable sending the 2 digit supplemental character with the bar code Send the 5 digit supplemental character with the bar code Disable sending the 5 digit supplemental character with the bar code Require the 2 or 5 digit supplemental character with the bar code Do not require the 2 or 5 digit supplemental character with the bar code Require the supplemental space character with the bar code Do not require the supplemental space character with the bar code 87 Checked Unchecked Require the extended coupon code with the bar code Do not require the extended coupon code with the bar code Setting the UPC E Bar Code Symbolagqy Settings UFC EH Expand Sup Req Sup Space Check Digit Hum Sys 2 Dig Sup 2 Dig Sup Symbolagqy Settings Expand Sup Reg Sup Space Check Digit Hum Sys Dig Sup 2 Dig Sup a UPC E0 Checked Unchecked Expand Checked Unchecked Sup Req Checked Unchecked Sup Space Checked Unchecked Check Digit Checked Unchecked Num Sys Checked Unchecked 2 Dig Sup Checked Unchecked Enable reading UPC EO bar codes Disable reading UPC EO bar codes Expand the UPC EO bar code to an UPC A bar code Do not expand the UPC EO bar code to an UPC A bar code Require the 2 or 5 digit supplemental character with the bar code Do not require the 2 or 5 digit supplemental characte
51. ding interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION Use of controls adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous visible laser light exposure 11 AMERICAN IEROSYSTEMS ATO Euless Tx 76040 U S A CAUTION LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM Manufactured Date D F 5 zZ r E Serial Number 12 The M71V2 Internal Radio The M71V2 Handheld Terminal comes equipped with an internal 802 11b radio and antenna This internal radio is specifically designed to communicate with any 802 11b Access Point The range of the internal radio depends greatly on the quality of the Access Point and the RF communications characteristic of the environment where the device is used The typical range for an 802 11b radio is 500 feet through free air Additional Access Points must be added to improve coverage in a larger area or in electrically noisy RF environments 802 11b Fallback Mode Wireless LAN technology is designed to make maintaining a connection between two devices as reliable and consistent as possible Since the speed of the connection between wireless devices will vary as range and signal quality varies the wireless devices will intentionally sacrifice throughput data rate or connection speed as measured in bits per second in exchange for maintaining a reliable connection In other words a reliable connection at a lower speed is preferred ov
52. e is read or 128 characters are buffered A Code 93 bar code label that only contains a single or multiple dashes minus sign will clear the buffer OFF Disable Concatenate Mode Setting the MSI Plessey Bar Code Symboloagy Settings E r a T e a MSI Plessey Settings LJ 2 Chk Digits Required ist Chk Digit Mod il Send ist Chk Digit LJ Send 2nd Chk Digit LJ ISBN Plessey im Meee y 76 MSI PLESSEY DECODER ON Enable reading MSI Plessey bar codes OFF Disable reading MSI Plessey bar codes TWO CHECK DIGITS REQUIRED ON Two valid check digits are required for each label The first check digit is defined by option 2 below The second check digit is always mod 10 OFF One valid check digit is required for each label The check digit must be mod 10 FIRST CHECK DIGIT MOD 11 ON The First Check Digit must be mod 11 OFF The First Check Digit must be mod 10 SEND FIRST CHECK DIGIT ON Transmit the First Check Digit OFF Do not transmit the First Check Digit SEND SECOND CHECK DIGIT ON Transmit the Second Check Digit OFF Do not transmit the Second Check Digit ISBN PLESSEY ON Enable reading of Modified Plessey ISBN bar codes Only eleven digit ISBN bar codes will be read OFF Do not read Modified Plessey ISBN bar codes 77 Setting the Code 11 Bar Code Symbolagqy Settings Y Code 39 Code 11 Settings LJ 2 Chk Digits Required Send ist Chk Digit CJ Send 2nd Chk Digit K MS
53. e reading the described bar codes OFF Disable reading of the described bar codes EAN Type Identifier ON Transmit the RSS EAN Type Identifier string OFF Do not transmit the RSS EAN Type Identifier string Application Interface ON Transmit the 2 digit Application Interface characters OFF Do not transmit the digit Application Interface characters Linkage Character ON Transmit the RSS bar code Linkage Character OFF Do not transmit the RSS bar code Linkage Character Send Check Digit ON Transmit the RSS Check Digit character OFF Do not transmit the RSS Check Digit character 79 Decoder Options The Decoder Options function allows the operator to add termination characters to the bar code as it s read by the internal scanner Barcode Options Symbologqy Settings Decoder Options Decoder Options LJ Send Bar Code Typelo Laser Settings wJ Oup Reads Allowed Barcode Edit Uptions Beep Options save Settings K Term Char Override Term Char Custom Custom B SEND BAR CODE TYPE ID ON OFF ON Sends a letter preceding the data indicating the symbology type of the bar code The letter corresponds to the types A Code 39 B UPC A C UPC E D EAN 13 E EAN 8 F Interleaved 2 of 5 G Codabar H Code 128 I Code 93 J MSI Plessey K Code 11 L ISBN OFF Do not transmit Bar Code Type ID Decoder Options Send Bar Code TypelIL wJ Qup Reads Allowed Term Chor Ov
54. e received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If you determine the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception this may be determined by monitoring the interference while turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by American Microsystems Ltd could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Normalizacion y Certificacion Electronica NYCE ax Safety NOM NYCE NOM 019 SCFI 1998 lt Safety of data processing equ
55. e stored in the M71V2 s electronic memory devices The M71V2 has two types of electronic memory devices Flash and RAM The RAM memory works much like a standard PC The Linux operating system and any programs currently being executed are utilizing the RAM memory Very large programs that exceed the RAM memory storage size cannot be executed on the M71 V2 Just like in a standard PC this RAM memory is lost when the unit is powered off All permanent storage of the operating system programs and data must be done in the Flash memory Some of the Flash memory is used by the Linux operating system along with some associated programs On the expanded memory version of the M71V2 there is a large percentage of Flash memory available for user programs These user programs are often added to the Linux kernel and downloaded to the M71V2 as one large memory block Sometimes the users will wish to add programs at a later date or store temporary data in the Flash memory The M71V2 has a special sub directory for all programs and data that are temporary but must be saved even when the unit is turned off This is the Journaling Flash File System sub directory also know as the jffs2 119 File Transfer Protocol FTP The M71V2 Handheld Terminal includes a client side FTP program which makes it very easy to upload and download files and data Almost any computer using almost any FTP program can send and receive files to and from the M71V2 us
56. e to give the network time to connect to the internet and find the requested website The user can also use the M71V2 menu system to force a Reconnect if the network is not ready when the M71V2 is first powered on 122 Connect 32 70 and 5250 TE Clients The M71V2 Expanded Memory version handheld terminal can run an optional 3270 or 5250 terminal emulation client from Connect Inc The 3270 and 5250 TE clients are typically used with IBM AS 400 and IBM mainframe systems This optional software allows the M71V2 handheld terminal to work just like a standard IBM workstation terminal but with a smaller display The Connect TE software also has the ability to re format the larger IBM workstation display screens into the smaller M71V2 handheld screens This process is referred to screen mapping screen formatting or screen scraping The ability to re format the keyboard is also included with the Connect software as well as PC based terminal manager software See more information at www connectrf com Stay Linked 3270 and 5250 TE Clients Stay Linked from eBusiness Solution Pros Inc is a complete RF Wireless Terminal Solution that provides the following benefits in addition to 5250 3270 and VT100 220 terminal emulation e Centralized wireless session device configuration monitoring and control e Secure end to end wireless data transmission between clients and host e Reliable host based preservation of wireless user application scre
57. en use the left 4 and gt right arrow keys to select the custom character Laser CCD Setting The Laser Setting function allows you to set the laser scan characteristics Barcode Options Laser Settings Laser ene Symbology Settings Trigger Mode Trigger Decoder Options Laser Aim not available Laser Settings Later Timeout 3 Read Verity H Save Settings Standard Laser or CCD LR or ALR installed These options are used to configure the laser or CCD device behavior and the trigger mode for the M71 V2 handheld terminal Trigger Mode Trigger Trigger activates scanning device for as long as trigger is held up to the Laser Timeout value in seconds Recommended Pulse Continues to keep the scanner active even when the trigger is not held down up to Laser Timeout value in seconds Aiming Time This function turns on the laser point or laser aim mode Note The laser aim mode is only available on the Long Range LR and Advanced Long Range ALR laser 105 Laser Timeout Read Verify The purpose of the laser aim is to be able to tell where the laser beam is pointing when scanning bar codes that are a long way away from the unit The laser point helps to locate the beam before the laser starts rastering Once the laser starts rastering the bar code will be scanned Turns off Laser CCD after 1 9 seconds when the trigger is pushed in Pulse mode or held down in Trigger mode The laser CCD will
58. ength mode Read all Interleaved 2 of 5 labels without regard to length SET FIXED LENGTH 1 02 60 Sets the first valid Fixed Length for Interleaved 2 of 5 Enter a two digit value to enter the length Valid lengths are 02 to 60 characters By definition the lengths of Interleaved 2 of 5 labels are an even number of characters The default Fixed Length is 2 characters SET FIXED LENGTH 2 02 60 Sets a second valid Fixed Length for Interleaved 2 of 5 Enter a two digit value to enter the length The default length is set to 6 characters SET FIXED LENGTH 3 02 60 Sets a third valid Fixed Length for Interleaved 2 of 5 Enter a two digit value to enter the length The default length is set to 6 characters Setting the Codabar Bar Code symbology Settings iY Code 39 LI UPC Codabar Settings LJ Send Start Stop CLSI Formatting J CLSI Check Digi ra ode S K MSI Plessey K Code 11 CODABAR DECODER ON Enable reading Codabar bar codes OFF Disable reading Codabar bar codes SEND START STOP ON Transmit the Codabar start stop characters OFF Do not transmit the Codabar start stop characters CLSI FORMATTING 74 ON _ The reader will insert a blank after the Ist 5th and 10th characters of a 14 character Codabar label The label length does not include the start and stop characters OFF Disable CLSI formatting CLSI CHECK DIGIT ON Enable the CLSI check digit When this opti
59. ens sessions Unlike typical device side terminal emulation products Stay Linked features eSP s Client2Host thin client host centric software design that offers unparalleled reliability performance and centralized management Stay Linked s Client2Host server software manages all RF Wireless terminal user Telnet Client sessions running on the application host computer Stay Linked ultra thin client software resides on the RF Wireless terminal devices to provide host connectivity and to allow users to remote control their Telnet client session running on the host Stay Linked and Client2Host Advantages Server runs natively on a wide variety of reliable host computing platforms IBM AS 400 iSeries OS 400 IBM Mainframe zSeries IBM RS 6000 pSeries AIX HP9000 HP UX Sun Solaris Linux SCO OpenServer OpenUnix Windows Windows NT server platforms 123 Provides host based 5250 3270 and VT100 220 wireless terminal support for Stay Linked ATSM Advanced Terminal Session Management features enable centralized support and development staff to Monitor devices view screens in real time Send software updates to devices Send text messages to devices Troubleshoot with event logs diagnostics Re boot re start devices Take over sessions when devices fail Share sessions collaborate with users Use new API to integrate with host apps See more information at www stay linked com RFGen Application Development So
60. er an unreliable connection at a higher speed 1 e it is easier to maintain the connection if data rate is deliberately reduced or put another way lower data rates will tolerate a higher range and or worse signal quality This characteristic is known as fallback As example an 802 11b system will fallback from 11 Mbps to 5 5 Mbps as range increases or signal quality decreases Subsequent fallbacks from 5 5 Mbps to 2 Mbps and 1 Mbps are also supported Interference and Coexistence 802 1 1b operates in a range of radio frequencies known as an unlicensed band i e the FCC does NOT require the use of a license in order to operate a radio transmitter in this range This means that commercially available radio devices other than wireless LAN devices are permitted to use the same frequency band as 802 11b Consequently these co existing radio devices can interfere or jam the wireless LAN and vice versa Ironically the most troublesome devices are cordless telephones and microwave ovens Fortunately higher quality cordless phones tend to listen for a clear channel before becoming active and will thus avoid interfering with a wireless LAN 1 e the cordless phone seeks a clear channel for itself so naturally avoids being interfered with or being a source of interference Jamming from microwave ovens is more severe but is usually restricted to the upper frequency range for 802 11b it should be noted that 802 11b divides the available frequency
61. erride Term Char CR Custom NA DUPLICATE READS ALLOWED ON OFF ON Enable reading the same bar code multiple times OFF Disable reading the same bar code twice in a row 80 Decoder Options Send Bar Code TypelIL K Dup Reads Allowed Term Chor Override Term Char Custom TERMINATION CHARACTER OVERRIDE ON OFF ON Strips any termination character from the bar code that was scanned OFF Does not strip any termination characters from the bar code Decoder Options Decoder Options Send Bar Cod Send Bar Code Typell K Dup Reads Alone KJ Dup Reads Allowed KJ Term Char O Tab i Term Char Override E Term Char Custom Term Char The optional Termination Character is transmitted at the end of the data None None Tab Horizontal Tab CR Carriage Return CRLF Carriage Return amp Line Feed FE VT Field Exit usually used on AS 400 systems Custom User Defined Termination Character If the User Defined Termination Character is selected then use the left 4 and gt right arrow keys to select the custom character 81 Local Settings 2D Imager Only Note For instructions on setting the Laser or CCD see Local Settings Laser amp CCD Only previously in this manual The Local Settings function sets much of the M71V2 handheld terminal s internal hardware and software MHri Main Menu Reconnect Contrast Hetwork Setup Fower Management Diagnostics Local S
62. ettings Linux Prompt Toole Utilities Barcode Options The Barcode Options function allows you to make changes to the way specific bar codes are scanned by the internal scan engine Local Settings Barcode Options Port Configuratioa Startup Options Keyboard Options Symbology Settings The Symbology Settings function allows you to make changes to each individual bar code Barcode Options symbology Settings Save Settings 82 5 Codablack F Code 16K Code 49 Aztec OA Code Data Matrix Maxi1Code Fostal Code 32 Trioptic Code 29 FOF41 microPOF41 7 RSS Composite UFC A Codabar Code 1265 Code Os MSI Plessey Code 11 Telepen FosiCode Codablock F Code 16K LIF cs EAN JAM 13 EAN JAHE 2oof Ss EUHOOUKHEKE EU UKHUBRHUL The Symbology settings for the 2D Imager are quite extensive and complex Usually the default settings are satisfactory for most applications Please refer to the HHP IMAGETEAM OEM Engine User s Guide for a more technical description of the following symbology settings Setting the Code 39 Bar Code The individual bar codes can be enabled and disabled by hitting the Space key Only enabled bar code symbologies can be modified To modify a bar code symbology hit the ENTER key while the bar code name is highlighted Code 29 FOF41 QJ Code 39 microPOF41 7 RSS Composite UFC A UFC E EAN JAM 13 G Full ASCII 2 at ols
63. ftware RFGen is the software system that allows you to quickly and easily create barcode data collection applications designed to interface interactively with your current ERP system Results are achieved by means of a Windows point and click interface using true client server open system methods RFGen is the mobile application software that makes the development and deployment of RF applications a snap See more information at www rfgen com The M71V2 Tool Chain The M71V2 is supplied with open source Linux as a standard feature In accordance with the open source or GNU license all the M71V2 source code is available to any M71V2 owner upon request To obtain a copy of this code simply request the Tool Chain CD The Tool Chain CD comes with a StrongARM Linux GCC cross compiler and source code that can be used on any Intel Linux platform to cross compile applications Technical information on using the Tool Chain is included 124 Index 5 5250 and 3270 terminal emulation 28 A Access Point 26 Advanced Long Range laser 7 Applications Menu 27 Area Imager 7 Auth setting 36 Avg Noise 58 Avg Signal 58 B Backlight on Boot 57 Backlight Timer 57 Bar Code Edit Options 107 Battery Low 65 Battery Status 64 Broadcast Address 32 C Calculator 115 Calculator utility 115 Calendar 110 Communication Ports 24 Connecting 26 Connection Settings 40 Contrast 31 Convert UPC A to EAN 13 6
64. g Server Print Test Label Firmware Version Serial Number Battery Status Barcode Data Viewer Ping USB Server Hardware Tests Local Settings Laser amp CCD Only Barcode Options Symbology Settings Setting the Code 39 Bar Code Setting the UPC Bar Code Setting the EAN Bar Code UPC EAN Supplements Settings Setting the 2 of 5 Bar Code Setting the Codabar Bar Code Setting the Code 128 Bar Code Setting the Code 93 Bar Code Setting the MSI Plessey Bar Code Setting the Code 11 Bar Code Setting the RSS Bar Code 31 32 36 37 39 40 41 42 42 43 52 56 58 58 60 61 61 63 64 64 64 65 66 66 67 67 67 68 69 70 71 73 74 75 76 76 78 78 Decoder Options 80 Setting the Code 32 Bar Code 102 Local Settings 2D Imager Only 82 Setting the Trioptic Bar Code 103 Barcode Options 82 Decoder Options 103 Symbology Settings 82 Laser CCD Setting 105 Setting the Code 39 Bar Code 83 Imager Options 2D Imager Only 106 Setting the PDF417 Bar Code 84 Bar Code Edit Options 107 Setting the MicroPDF417 Bar Code 85 Beep Options 109 Setting the RSS Bar Code 85 Saving Bar Code Settings 109 Setting the Composite Bar Code 86 Date Time 110 Setting the UPC A Bar Code 87 Port Configuration 110 Setting the UPC E Bar Code 88 Startup Options 112 Setting the EAN JAN 13 Bar Code 89 Keyboard Options 113 Setting the EAN JAN 8 Bar Code 90 Linux Prompt 114 Setting the 2 of 5 s Bar Codes 91 Journaling File System 115 Setting the Codabar Bar
65. he memory size of the M71 V2 Handheld Terminal Firmware Wersions Firmware Wersions BOOTLOADER 1 7 1 BOOTLOADER 1 3 8 32 RAM DISK IMAGE RAM DISK IMAGE 1 3 6 3 27 05 14 21 1 4 1 32 11 89 05 13 11 LINUS KERMEL LINUS KERNEL Linux M7lge 2 4 17 Linux Mfibe se 2 4 17 Mar 16 2063 20 25 37 Sep 16 260603 16 55 31 DECODER LAS DECODER LAS Yoaoe ckhsum EfS6 rev G 2 4 cksum SE1F rev J M71V2 with standard memory M71V2 with expanded memory To display the current firmware information on the M71 V2 enter the Menu system and select 118 Diagnostic Menu gt Firmware Version You should now see a screen similar to the ones above Note in the above examples the standard memory version DOES NOT have a 32 extension listed with the RAM DISK IMAGE version or the LINUX KERNEL version The RAM DISK IMAGE for the standard memory version will not have a 32 listed in the file name The RAM DISK IMAGE for the expanded memory version will have a 32 listed in the file name g 1 4 1 32 The BOOTLOADER and DECODER can only be re programmed at the factory The RAM DISK IMAGE can be updated by downloading the latest version from the AML website www amltd com For more information on updating the firmware see Updating Firmware in chapter 3 of this manual The M71V2 Memory Allocation To reduce weight and increase reliability the M71V2 does not have a mechanical hard drive like a standard PC and all programs and data must b
66. hecked Disable reading Code 128 bar codes ISBT Conc Checked Enable support the use of International Society of Blood Transfusion ISBT symbols Unchecked Disable support for the use of ISBT symbols Length Min Default 0 The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code Length Max Page Default 80 The maximum number of characters in the scanned bar code Defines the mapping of foreign characters to be inserted into the character codes ISO2022 Automatic National Replacement Characters CP Bin Swedish Fren 69 Fren 25 German Italian Swiss UK Danish Norweg Spanish ISO646 US Note The ISO 646 is the first international standard that was adopted by the US In many cases this setting will more accurately represent the characters in American standard bar code symbologies 93 Setting the Code 93 Bar Code Symbolagqy Settings Fo 2 of 5s K Codabar LF Code 178 Code 43 Code 93 Checked Enable reading Code 93 bar codes Unchecked Disable reading Code 93 bar codes Length Min Default 0 The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code Length Max Page Default 80 The maximum number of characters in the scanned bar code Defines the mapping of foreign characters to be inserted into the character codes ISO2022 Automatic National Replacement Characters CP Bin Swedish Fren 69 Fren 25 German Italian Swiss UK Danish Norweg Spanish ISO646 US Setting the MSI Plessey
67. ide narrow bar would be a 10 mil barcode Conversion 1 mil 0 0254 mm 1 inch 25 4 mm These charts show typical performance at 68 F on high quality bar code symbols The M71V2 Scanner LED The M71 V2 has a multi color LED to indicate when the unit has scanned a bar code successfully When the scan button is pushed the LED above the on off button will turn a solid red Once the scanner has successfully read the bar code this LED will turn a bright green This visual indication of a good read is useful in very noisy environments where the audio beeper can not be heard If the red LED turns off it means the bar code can not be read Note On units built before February 2004 there was only a red LED when an item was scanned Note When the M71V2 is in sleep mode the scanner LED will be flashing red You can press any key to re activate the unit 10 Scanner information and Labeling The M71V2 Integrated Laser Scanner uses a low power visible laser diode Avoid staring directly into the light beam Momentary exposure to a CDRH Class II laser is not known to be harmful Laser Classification CDRH Class I Light Source 630 680 nm laser diode Laser Output Power 1 0 milliwatt maximum output FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received inclu
68. in special circumstances One example is sending manufacturer specific startup strings 18 To determine if the GSM GPRS card is functioning properly use the M71V2 Menu System and select Network Setup and one of the following screens should appear Mri Main Menu Reconnect Hetwork Setup Power Management Diagnostics Local Settings Linux Prompt Toole Utilities He twork Hetuork Settings Settings Host Server List Terminal Options save Settings Network Info GSM GPRS STAT Initing IF oo Trying OHCP Srur MASE If the screen does not say STAT He twork Hetwork Settings Settings Host Server List Terminal Options Save Settings Network Info GSM GPRS STAT Connected Ee eee eee ee MASE 255 255 255 255 He twork Hetwork Settings Settings Host Server List Terminal Options Save Settings Network Info GSM GPRS Connection Failed STAT lilt MASE Stopped Connected then you are out of range of a GSM GPRS Cellular Network or you have the GSM GPRS modem settings wrong To determine the amount of data being sent by the GSM GPRS card use the M71V2 Menu System and select Diagnostics gt RF Link Status and see the Network Status GSM GPRS MHri Main Menu Reconnect Contrast Hetwork Setup Power Management Diagnostics Local Settings Linux Prompt Toole Utilities GSM GPRS Error Messages Network Status GSM GPRS Ra Pockets 5
69. ing EHO Answerback String n J The Linefeed Mode function when selected will add a Carriage Return to each Linefeed character received from the host Some host systems do not send the customary CR LF at the end of each line If a CR is not received the M71 V2 will not start from the left hand side of the screen when a new line is started Terminal Options Wraparound Swap Eksp amp Del Farse as Esc Linefeed Mode Hap Ins as dash escOt ANSI Colors Hull Padding Func Key Remapping 48 The Map Ins as dash function allows for a quick way to insert a dash character instead of the rarely used Ins key function This is useful for quickly typing part numbers that include the dash character e g 123 456 789 Terminal Options Wraparound Swap Eksp amp Del Farse as Esc anan Linefeed Mode Hap Ins as dash escOt ANSI Colors Hull Padding Func Key Remapping UA geL The F5 function tells the M71 V2 what character string to send back to the host when the F5 key is pressed Some host systems want this to be escOt and some systems expect the esc 157 or esc 16 string Use the right and left arrow keys to make the selection Terminal Options Terminal Options Wraparound Swap Eksp amp Del Farse as Esc Wraparound Swap Eksp amp Del Farse as Esc HOU HOU m a I m aa i Linetfeed Mode Map Ins as dash mC L mI ANSI Colors Mull Padding Func Key
70. ing one of the two ENTER keys on the M71V2 handheld terminal The ESC key will always exit the current menu Reconnect The reconnect option forces the handheld to reconnect to the CommandLink RF server This is useful if the connection is stalled for whatever reason Hrib Main Menu Reconnect Contrast Hetwork Setup Power Management Diagnostics Local Settings Linux Prompt Tools Utilities 29 Contrast The contrast can be set by selection the Contrast function from the Main Menu The 4 left and gt right arrow keys can be used to fine tune the contrast MHri Main Menu Contrast Hetwork Setup Power Management Diagnostics Local Settings Linux Prompt Toole Utilities The scroll bar below the Main Menu window shows the current contrast level WF1lbe Main Menu Contrast Hetwork Setup Power Management Diagnostics Local Settings Linux Prompt Toole Utilities The ENTER key will save the changes to the permanent flash memory and ESC will abandon changes 30 Network Setup By selecting the Network Setup function from the Main Menu the wireless network adapter can be configured The Network Connection Info dialog box displays the RF Status RF the current IP Address IP Network Mask MASK and the MAC Address MAC of the wireless Ethernet card that is installed in the M71V2 The RF Status is described in more detail in the Diagnostics portion of this manual Hetwork Setu
71. ing the radio link The host computer must have a logical network connection to the M71V2 This can be tested by either pinging the M71V2 or pinging the host from the M71V2 See the M71V2 User Manual for more details Once you have established connectivity you will need the M71V2 s IP address the user name of aml and a password of turk182 to start the FTP session The current M71V2 IP address can be determined by using the M71V2 menu system and selecting Network Settings The M71V2 Web Server Application The M71V2 Handheld terminal includes a built in web server which makes it incredibly easy to upgrade the operating system or add a new startup splash screen The host computer must have a logical network connection to the M71V2 This can be tested by either pinging the M71 V2 or pinging the host from the M71V2 See the M71 V2 User Manual for more details By opening any standard web browser i e Internet Explorer you can type in the M71V2 s IP address and the M71 V2 will send back a unique web page screen By using this web page screen you can update the Linux operating system or modify the startup splash screen The web page screen shows instructions on how this is done and update files can be downloaded off the AML website www amltd com The Links Web Browser Application The M71V2 Expanded Memory version handheld terminal includes a fully functional web browser application called l
72. inks The links program can be started by using the M71V2 menu system and selecting the Linux Prompt and typing links The optional g turns graphics mode on if this option is left off then the browser will start in text mode and graphic images will not be displayed The screen shots below show the links program running on the M71V2 Welcome Welcome to links fo display the menu press ESC LOR 120 Once the operator hits ENTER from the welcome screen then the control menu for the links program is selected by hitting the Esc key If the M71V2 terminal has connectivity to the internet then the operator can type in any valid URL and the M71V2 will display the web page If there is no connectivity to the internet or if a local firewall prohibits internet access then the M71V2 will display a blank screen Syils View Setup Help Reload Ctrl R Enter URL Save as Save URL as OR Cancel Flush all caches Once a web page is displayed the operator can pan around the screen by using the Shift key then an arrow key The thin bars on the right side and bottom of the M71V2 display shows how far the screen has shifted from the top left corner Because the M71V2 has a much smaller screen than a standard PC not much of the web page can be displayed at one time The links program has several options that can make navigating the web page screen easier To select these options go
73. ipment NYCE 2008 American Microsystems Ltd All rights reserved 2190 Regal Parkway Euless TX 76040 Phone 817 571 9015 Fax 817 571 6176 Web Address www amltd com This product is covered under U S Patent Nos 5 400 338 and 6 480 497 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCING THE M71V2 What to Expect Warranty General Conventions M71V2 TERMINAL OVERVIEW Using the M71V2 Keyboard Key Values The M71V2 Display Screen The M71V2 Scanner The M71V2 Scanner LED scanner information and Labeling The M71V2 Internal Radio 802 11b Fallback Mode Interference and Coexistence Security Issues Ad Hoc Mode GSM GPRS Network Card Support Installing the GPRS SIM Card Installing the Optional M71V2 Handle The M71V2 Communications Ports The M71V2 Cradle THE M71V2 RF SERVER LOGIN The CommandLink Software Wait WLAN Connecting Login Applications Telnet Switching Virtual Consoles Terminal Emulation Updating Firmware THE M71V2 MENU SYSTEM Main Menu Reconnect Contrast NM N O KR WO OO 24 24 24 25 25 26 26 26 2 28 29 29 29 30 Network Setup Radio Settings WEP Radio Settings WPA PSK Radio Settings WPA EAP Simultaneous Hosts Connection Multiple Hosts Hosts Log in Options Terminal Options Terminal Emulation amlterm Terminal Emulation vt100 vt220 Terminal Emulation tn5250 Power Management Diagnostics Network Status Resource Information Resource Information Pin
74. is not available with the tn5250 terminal emulation Terminal Font Terminal Font Terminal Font Small 16 rows x 4B cols Small 16 rows x 4B cols 16 rows x 26 cols Large 16 rows x 4H cols l rows x 2A cols 2H rows x 2E T POWs 2B rows 16 rows 16 rows 24 rows 2A rows T rows x 13 cols T rows 26 rows x 446 cols irL 26 rows x 46 Legacy 16 rows x 1 cols Hot avai labile with tn3756 52 The Legacy font is specifically designed for legacy applications where the screen size has been designed to work on a 16 row by 21 column screen size Many older terminals were designed with this screen size only Terminal Font rows H 2123 When using Terminal Emulation you can not mix different size fonts on the same terminal screen The Auto Reset on Err function resets the connection if an error occurs When the Auto Reset is selected you can set a delay time to display error messages Terminal Options tha2o8 Large 16x28 Auto Reset on Err Reset Delay Bs Field lock Cursor Disable Scrolling Follow Cursor Col Shift if Row Shift 2 Swap Bksp amp Del Truncate Scans isplay Name Mri thns258 Ting 26x48 Auto Reset on Err Field lock Cursor Disable Scrolling Follow Cursor Col Shift 18 Row Shift 2 Swap Eksp amp Del Truncate Scans 53 The Disable Scrolling locks the cursor to the upper left screen location If Disable Scrolling is not checked then you can set the Follow Curs
75. ith special feature added to support a CommandLink server Terminal Options Term aml term Pu Local Echo The Local Echo feature enables or disables displaying of characters sent to the host system The default setting for most host systems 1s Local Echo disabled unchecked 42 Terminal Emulation vt100 vt220 The vt100 terminal emulation is typically used for older server applications that do not support vt220 terminal emulation It is recommended that the vt220 emulation be used when possible Terminal Options Term vtlbe Local Echo Ting 26x48 Disable Scrolling Virtual 24 38 Wraparound Swap Eksp amp Del Farse as Esc If a different terminal type is selected then the optional features for that emulation are displayed These features allow you to customize how the M71V2 handheld terminal will display the information from your RF server Note that you can scroll down to access all the features available when using a specific terminal type Also when you check some features more options appear that are specific to those functions When using the vt100 or vt220 settings the default settings are usually sufficient Some systems will require modifications to these settings The Font function allows you to select a custom font size which will change the amount of information displayed on the screen Terminal Font Terminal Font Terminal Font 1 rows x Z cols Small 16 rows
76. l hardware and software MHri Main Menu Reconnect Contrast Hetwork Setup Fower Management Diagnostics Local Settings Linux Prompt Toole Utilities Barcode Options The Barcode Options function allows you to make changes to the way specific bar codes are scanned by the internal scan engine Local Settings Port Configuratia Startup Options Keyboard Options Symbology Settings The Symbology Settings function allows you to make changes to each individual bar code symbology Settings UFE EAH Supplements Int e Gn a oe Codabar Code 128 Code 93 MS1 Plessey Code 11 RSS Barcode Options symbology Settings Decoder Options Save Settings ria LA L L L LA L L L L 67 Setting the Code 39 Bar Code The individual bar codes can be enabled and disabled by hitting the Space key Only enabled bar code symbologies can be modified To modify a bar code symbology hit the ENTER key while the bar code name is highlighted Symbolagy Settings Code 39 yh UPC EAH Supplements Int 2 of a F Codabar sF Code 126 Code 93 MS1 Plessey Code 11 RSS symbology Settings Bi Code 349 x UF Code 39 K Full ASCII Mod 43 Check Digi LJ Send Check Digit C Concatenate Mode WJ MSI Plessey K Code 11 CODE 39 DECODER ON Enable reading Code 39 bar codes OFF Disable reading Code 39 bar codes FULL ASCII ON Enable the Full ASCII Exte
77. le Utilities Warning You can disable any of the Power Management timers by setting a value of zero 0 However this will increase battery usage and decrease battery life The Sleep Timer determines how long in minutes before the M71 V2 handheld terminal will turn off the display halt the current program activity and turn off the radio card A red LED on the upper left hand corner flashes while the M71 V2 is in sleep mode You can activate the terminal at any time by pressing any key including the power key Press and hold the power key to turn off the unit completely Power Management Power Management Sleep Timer PAE Sleep Timer save Settings save Settings Enter B GA 56 When the M71V2 goes into Sleep Mode it turns off the internal radio card On some host systems this causes the current telnet session to be closed Many users find it better to set the Sleep Timer to zero to prevent closed connections Note The power key wake up feature is only available on units with Decoder version 2 0 or later The Decoder can only be re programmed at the factory The Backlight on Boot function sets if the backlight will be lit when the unit is first powered on The Backlight Timer determines how many minutes the M71V2 s backlight will stay on after power on or when the backlight key is pressed The PowerOff After Sleep timer is how many minutes the M71V2 will wait after the Sleep Timer has ac
78. nal to communicate Warning These values are unique for each network and are assigned by your local Systems Administrator Improperly setting these functions or values will cause the M71V2 to fail to communicate and can cause problems with other network devices 31 Note Enabling DHCP or BOOTP will cause the M71V2 handheld terminal to take slightly longer to establish a connection to the RF network due to the overhead involved in obtaining network information from the server Radio Settings WEP The Radio Settings allows the operator to set wireless network security settings Network Setup Radio Settings Radio Settings SSID AMLBURNIH ss AMLBURAIM Radio Settings Secure Hone HEF Host Server List P rl Zo Bit Terminal Options Keg 2 Save Settings z gae Pale el Ele Hetwork Info WLAN STO r i i i2ZiZ3izd ed sddrdcr4 s5c Connected AP z 46rd sd42idsidd 192 168 106 114 Infrastructure 255 aa a a 8 sOpensys tem Sharedkey AASB sBS 6EsSE B9 Power save Power save Channel 6 Channel 6 The first radio setting is SSID Service Set Identifier a 32 character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN that acts as a password when a mobile device tries to connect to the network The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another so all access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN must use the same SSID SSID s are CASE sensitive You can leave the SSID
79. ne host is selected then only one connection is made If the Connect to Both option is selected then both sessions will be active 39 The first session is on virtual console 2 and can be accessed by pressing Alt then Func then 2 The second session is on virtual console 4 and can be accessed by pressing Alt then Func then 4 Multiple Hosts If multiple host have been defined and a user wishes to select a different host then the user would hit the Menu key then Reconnect and the host list will be re displayed The user should then simply select the host they wish to connect to When more than two hosts are defined the Connect to Both option is not available Host Server List Choose Host Server Hame 1 Shipping Host cesta IF i 197 168 166 175 shipping Host Port 1 23 Recieve Host More Host 1 Options HHS Server Hame 2 Recieve Host Cancel gt IP 2 192 166 166 176 pees Radia Port 2 29 Local Settings More Host 2 Options Linux Prompt Hame 3 WMS Server Tools Utilities IF 3 192 168 1608 28 ia 3i 23 More Host 3 Uptions When defining hosts servers names can be any combination of letters and numbers up to 15 characters long The Port setting determines which network port the M71V2 handheld terminal will try to connect to The default setting is Port 23 but some network systems require this to be changed The More Host 1 Options function allows the user to input special log in data For
80. nerated and sent to your PC by your M71V2 unit Select the Reprogram Device Firmware link At the bottom of this page you will see several file options For each file type use the radio button to select the type of file being flashed then attach the file using the browse button do not unzip the rdiskxx gz file for this operation Finally click Submit to start the process do not turn the power off on your M71V2 until the flash process is completed When finished the unit will either create a green OK screen or a red error screen based on the results If there are errors try sending the file again before power cycling the unit If the RF flash utility fails to re flash the M71V2 unit for any reason use the USB utility to re flash the unit available on the AML website www amltd com Note The latest firmware files can be downloaded off the AML website 28 The M71V2 Menu System This chapter describes the Main Menu functions of the M71V2 Handheld Terminal Main Menu ou may access the menu system by pressing the Menu key on the M71V2 handheld terminal The menu screens pop up in front of the currently displayed screen Only the items in the menu screens are active when the menu items are displayed MPeige Main Menu Reconnect Contrast Hetwork Setup Power Management Diagnostics Local Settings Linux Prompt Tools Utilities The menus can be navigated by using the up and down cursor keys A selection is made by press
81. nsion to Code 39 This allows the scanner to read upper and lower case characters as well as extended special characters OFF Disable the Full ASCII Extension to Code 39 This sets the reader to the standard Code 39 mode MOD 43 CHECK DIGIT ON Enable the Mod 43 Check Digit for Code 39 When this option is enabled only Code 39 labels that contain a valid check digit will be read OFF Disable the Mod 43 Check Digit Check digit verification will not be performed SEND CHECK DIGIT ON Transmit the Mod 43 Check Digit with the bar code data Requires the Mod 43 Check Digit option above to be set on OFF Do not transmit the Mod 43 Check Digit CONCATENATE MODE 68 ON Enable Concatenate Mode The concatenate mode allows the M71V2 handheld terminal to accumulate multiple bar codes in its buffer and then sends them to the computer just like they were a single bar code When a Code 39 label containing a leading space is read the M71V2 emits two short beeps and buffers the data without transmission This process continues until a Code 39 label without a leading space is read or 128 characters are buffered A Code 39 bar code label that only contains a single or multiple dashes minus sign will clear the buffer OFF Disable Concatenate Mode Setting the UPC Bar Code Symbologqy Settings yw Code 39 UFC Settings UPC E to UPC A WFC A to EAM13 send UPC A System send UPC E System Send UPC A Chk Digi Send UFP
82. nterface to a distribution system e g Ethernet which enables wireless users to utilize the corporate network and the CommandLink server As an optional feature however the 802 11b standard specifies ad hoc mode which allows the radio network interface card NIC to operate in what the standard refers to as an independent basic service set IBSS network configuration With an IBSS there are no access points User devices communicate directly with each other in a peer to peer manner This illustration shows the M71V2 handheld terminal using Ad hoc mode The next illustration shows the M71 V2 handheld terminal in a typical wireless network 14 A Typical Wireless Network Wireless Access Point s 802 11b Ethernet Connectio Personal Computer Server Wireless Handheld Terminals M71V2 GSM GPRS Network Card Support The AML M71V2 now supports GSM GPRS network cards When a GPRS network card comes installed in the M71V2 the menus will be slightly different from the standard menus To determine if the unit has the correct firmware installed Use the M71V2 Menu System and select Diagnostic Menu gt Firmware Versions and see under RAM DISK IMAGE the version 1 3 0 32 firmware BOOTLOADER 1 2 1 22 T e a RF Link Status i CAS Resource Usage RAM DISK IMAGE Hetwork Setup Ping Server 1 3 8 32 3 22 05 14 21 Power Management Print Test Label Diagnostics i J Firmware Wersions Local Se
83. o other tools or settings will be accessible or viewable without entering the password NOTE This method of security is much more secure than only enabling password protection on the normal Main Menu however if the administrative password is lost depending on the settings configuration it may not be possible to retrieve or reset the password in the field Keyboard Options The Keyboard Options function enables or disables the Key Lock functions Local Settings Barcode Options Keyboard Options Date Time O Enable Func Lock Fort Configuratio CAFS Lock on Boot LSP ea ULICE Save Settings Keyboard Options When the Enable Func Lock mode is enabled checked the user will be able to lock the numeric keypad to select a function when only one key is pressed This allows quick single key access to the function keys when locked into this mode the numeric keys will require 2 keystrokes When the CAPS Lock on Boot mode is enabled checked the M71V2 will boot power on with the keys set to create CAPITAL characters The keyboard can be toggled into lower case mode by hitting the Func then Shift keys 113 Linux Prompt The Linux Prompt function puts the M71V2 handheld terminal into its native Linux Operating System Most of the Linux commands are available on the M71 V2 MHri Main Menu Reconnect Contrast Hetwork Setup Fower Management Diagnostics Local Settings Linux Prompt
84. on is enabled all fourteen digit numeric bar codes must contain a valid check digit OFF Disable the CLSI check digit Check digit verification will not be performed Setting the Code 128 Bar Code Symbolagy Settings YY Code 39 KJ UPC K EAN Code 128 Settings C UtC 128 Verification vi Send Mod ib Chk digi v Code 9 K MSI Plessey K Code 11 CODE 128 DECODER ON Enable reading Code 128 bar codes OFF Disable reading Code 128 bar codes UCC 128 VERIFICATION ON A valid Mod 10 Check Digit is required on UCC MOD 10 bar codes Applies to 20 digit serial shipping container bar codes OFF UCC MOD 10 bar codes are accepted without valid Mod 10 Check Digits SEND MOD 10 CHECK DIGIT ON Transmit the Mod 10 Check Digit with the bar code entry OFF Do not transmit the Mod 10 Check Digit 75 Setting the Code 93 Bar Code Symboloagqy Settings yl Code 39 Col ee oge ee vl AST sPlessey K Code 11 CODE 93 DECODER ON Enable reading Code 93 bar codes OFF Disable reading Code 93 bar codes CONCATENATE MODE ON Enable Concatenate Mode The concatenate mode allows the reader to concatenate multiple bar codes in its buffer and then sends them to the computer just like they were a single bar code When a Code 93 label with a leading space is read the reader emits two short beeps and buffers the data without transmission This process continues until a Code 93 label without a leading spac
85. op PC RF card Connected AP Normally this means everything is OK and the user should be able to communicate It is possible that the WEP settings are wrong but the authorization Is set to OpenSystem Out of Range This means that there was a functioning connection and the unit has gone out of range The MAC 00 0F 66 19 32 61 is the MAC hardware address of the currently connected Access Point This address is unique to each Access Point used In Ad Hoc mode this will display N A Ad Hoc Mode The TX Rate shows the speed in Mega Bits per Second Mbps that the unit is currently transferring data The transfer speed will start at 11 Mbps and fall back to lower speeds depending on the RF strength and quality This fall back is automatic and can not be set by the operator If you find this speed to be unacceptably low you must improve the wireless RF network coverage in your area 59 The RF Strength function can be used to test the RF coverage of a wireless RF local area network Simply put the M71V2 handheld terminal in RF Strength mode and walk in the area you want to have RF coverage and you can quickly see areas with poor RF coverage Note that this is a very bad connection This unit is connected to the Access Point with a MAC address of 00 02 2D 3E AD D8 at 5 5 Megabits per Second Note that this is a very good connection This unit is connected to the Access Poin
86. or function which moves the cursor to the current input field The Col Shift function determines how many columns the display will move each time the Shift lt arrow gt keys are used This allows the operator to pan around the currently displayed screen Use the left 4 and gt right arrow keys to change this setting The Row Shift function determines how many rows the display will move each time the Shift lt arrow gt keys are used This allows the operator to pan around the currently displayed screen Use the left 4 and gt right arrow keys to change this setting Terminal Options Terminal Options ths258 Se eae Large 1x2 Large 1x2 Auto Reset on Err Auto Reset on Err Field lock Cursor Field lock Cursor Disable Scrolling Disable Scrolling Follow Cursor Col Shift 1 Row Shift 2 C Swap Eksp amp Del Swap Eksp amp Del L Truncate Scans Truncate Scans Display Name Mrib The Swap Bksp amp Del function will swap the meaning of the backspace arrow and the Delete key Ctl then 2 This is used primarily to speed up keyboard entry when a delete is used more often than backspace Terminal Options Auto Reset on Err Field lock Cursor Disable Scrolling Follow Cursor Col Shift 14 REVIT tenia fue a E SWAF Eksp Del al Truncate Scans Display Name Mrib The Truncate Scans function will truncate any scanned bar code that is larger than the input field
87. ot shown above In order to send a single backslash character you must enter two backslash characters in a row These options can be set for each host server listed You can input the same host server multiple times each using different log in options 41 Terminal Options The Term setting determines what terminal type the M71V2 will emulate The default setting is standard VT100 If you are using CommandLink software set the Terminal type to amlterm Note When using amlterm with CommandLink the optional features are controlled by the CommandLink server and are not selectable on the M71V2 unit Hetwork Setup Terminal Options Hetwork Settings Term aml term Radio Settings Local Echo Host Server List Terminal Options save Settings Hetwork Info WLAH STO RF Connected AP IF 192 168 106 114 HASE 255 225 222 8 HAC AREA IBS IGE SSE B9 The currently available terminal emulations are amlterm which is only used with the CommandLink application vtlOO and vt220 terminal emulations typically used with UNIX based servers and tn5250 terminal emulation typically used with IBM AS 400 systems Other terminal emulation types and features are available as optional software packages Terminal Emulation amliterm The amlterm setting is used with the AML CommandLink software The amlterm emulation is a super set of vt100 terminal emulation w
88. ot require the supplemental character with the bar code Require the supplemental space character with the bar code Do not require the supplemental space character with the bar code 90 Symbolagy Settings el eode r or S Length Min Length Max FA nt 2 Gi Check Digit Length Min Length Max LJ IATA 2 of 5 Code 2 of 5 Checked Unchecked Length Min Default 4 Length Max Default 48 Int Code 2 of 5 Checked Unchecked Check Digit NONE TEST SEND Length Min Default 4 Length Max Default 80 IATA 2 of 5 Checked Unchecked Length Min Default 4 Setting the 2 of 5 s Bar Codes Symbolagqy Settings Enable reading Code 2 of 5 bar codes Disable reading Code 2 of 5 bar codes The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code The maximum number of characters in the scanned bar code Enable reading Interleaved Code 2 of 5 bar codes Disable reading Interleaved Code 2 of 5 bar codes Do not validate the check digits and do not send any check digits with the bar code Validate the check digits but do not send it with the bar code Bar code must be printed with a digits character Validate and send the check digits with the bar code Bar code must be printed with a check digits The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code The maximum number of characters in the scanned bar code Enable reading IATA 2 of 5 bar codes Disable reading IATA 2 of
89. p Hetwork Setup MPlee Main Menu TAGs SS EE etwork Settings Reconnect Radio Settings Radio Settings Contrast Host Server List Host Server List Network Setup Terminal Options Terminal Options Power Management Save Settings save Settings Diagnostics Local Settings Hetwork Info WLAN STO Linux Prompt rea Connected AP n a with S24 Tools Utilities 192 168 100 114 192 168 100 108 Hie era be are aA oie ae ele eee E BH IBA IBS IGE SE Bo HRSA SEFS SF BE rl The standard network settings are changed by hitting the ENTER key while the Network Settings menu item is highlighted Hetwork Settings Hetwork Settings Hetwork Settings OOHCF OBOOTF DHCFP OBOOTP DHCF amp BOOTP 199z 1568 1 3 Tea E fy Papa rel a a E 192 158 1 1 197 166 166 53 The user will see one of the three screens shown above If the wireless local area WLAN network has a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server attached to the network then the DHCP function can be used To select the DHCP function simply use the arrow keys to highlight the DHCP button If your network uses the BOOTP protocol then highlight that button Note that when using DHCP or BOOTP several of the items below are missing This is because the DHCP server or the BOOTP server will automatically assign these values If the wireless WLAN does not use the DHCP or BOOTP functions then the user must type in the appropriate values for the M71V2 handheld termi
90. ping and keyboard redefinitions are also possible with this optional software 27 The M71V2 has a built in feature which makes it easy to see when the terminal is out of range of an access point When the M71V2 goes outside of RF coverage the following screen appears When the operator goes back into RF coverage the Out of Range screen will automatically disappear and return the operator to where they left off This feature is only available when using the built in terminal emulations described above Out of Range A Instructions on selecting the terminal emulation type are described in the Connection Settings section of Chapter 4 Updating Firmware The M71V2 has a built in web server function which makes updating the firmware very simple If your M71V2 handheld has a firmware version of 1 0 1 or later you can flash the handheld over the RF network using a standard web browser The files will be transferred to the M71V2 unit over the RF link and no cables or other software is required For units with an earlier firmware version the USB flash utility is required which can be downloaded off the AML website To upgrade the M71V2 firmware the handheld must be on and connected to the same network as your PC Open your internet web browser for example Internet Explorer and type the IP address of your M71 V2 handheld into the Address box Once you have successfully connected to the M71 V2 you will see a green AML screen this is ge
91. ption of the RJ 45 10 Pin Connector RS 232 ONNDNBWN e e 5 VDC out to handheld tethered scanner RxD in to terminal TxD out from terminal RTS out from terminal GND Battery Charge in to terminal CTS in to terminal UDC USB data 9 UDC USB data 10 Battery Out from terminal WARNING Using an 8 Pin RJ 45 connector can cause damage to the device s 10 Pin RJ 45 interface connection Description of the USB Type II Connector Slave only l 5 VDC 2 Data J Data 4 GND 21 The M71V2 Cradle The M71V2 Handheld Terminal has available an optional charging and communications cradle The cradle automatically charges the M71V2 battery while it is resting in the cradle The cradle also includes an extra slot to charge a spare battery The M71V2 cradle can accommodate the M71V2 with or without the optional M71 V2 handle The M71V2 Cradle has three indicator lights POWER Indicates that the M71 V2 Cradle is plugged in MAIN Indicates the M71 V2 main battery is charging SPARE Indicates the spare battery is charging When the battery charging LED is red the battery is charging When the battery charge LED is green the battery is fully charged A fully discharged battery takes about 6 hours to completely recharge 22 The M71V2 Cradie s Communication Ports The M71V2 handheld terminal has 2 different styles of communications ports RS 232 RJ 45 and USB T
92. r of characters in the scanned bar code Length Max Default 2048 The maximum number of characters in the bar code 97 Setting the Code 16K Bar Code Symbolagy Settings Code 16K LJ Code 16K Length Min Length Max 1 6b Code 11 Telepen FosiCode Codablock F Code 16K Code 16K Checked Enable reading Code 16K bar codes Unchecked Disable reading Code 16K bar codes Length Min Default 1 The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code Length Max Default 160 The maximum number of characters in the scanned bar code Setting the Code 49 Bar Code K Code 49 Length Min Length Max Telepen PosiClode Codabloack F Code 16K Code 49 Code 49 Checked Enable reading Code 49 bar codes Unchecked Disable reading Code 49 bar codes Length Min Default 1 The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code Length Max Default 81 The maximum number of characters in the scanned bar code 98 Setting the Aztec Bar Code KR Aztec Length Min 1 Length Max arok LJ Aztec Rune GF Codableck F K Code 16K L Code 49 Aztec Checked Enable reading Aztec bar codes Unchecked Disable reading Aztec bar codes Length Min Default 1 The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code Length Max Default 3750 The maximum number of characters in the bar code Aztec Rune Checked Enable Aztec Runes scanning Unchecked Disable Az
93. r with the bar code Require the supplemental space character with the bar code Do not require the supplemental space character with the bar code Send the UPC check digit with the bar code Disable the sending of the UPC check digit with the bar code Send the UPC number system character with the bar code Disable sending the UPC number system character with the bar code Send the 2 digit supplemental character with the bar code Disable sending the 2 digit supplemental character with the bar code 88 5 Dig Sup Checked Unchecked UPC E1 Checked Unchecked Send the 5 digit supplemental character with the bar code Disable sending the 5 digit supplemental character with the bar code Enable reading UPC E1 bar codes Disable reading UPC E1 bar codes Setting the EAN JAN 13 Bar Code EAN JAN 13 Checked Unchecked Check Digit Checked Unchecked 2 Dig Sup Checked Unchecked 5 Dig Sup Checked Unchecked Sup Req Checked Unchecked Sup Space Checked Unchecked EAN JAM 13 EAH JAM 13 iy Check Digit Dig Sup 2 O1g Sup Sup Reg Sup Space ISBN ivi 2 of sis ff Enable reading EAN JAN 13 bar codes Disable reading EAN JAN 13 bar codes Send the EAN JAN 13 check digit with the bar code Disable sending the EAN JAN 13 check digit with the bar code Send the 2 digit supplemental character with the bar code Disable sending the 2 digit supplemental character with the bar
94. rcode Edit Uptions Beep Options save Settings Saving Bar Code Settings You must either save your setting or you can restore the default settings for all bar code options Decoder Options Sygmbology Settings Laser Settings Decoder Options Barcode Edit Options Laser Settings Save Settings Barcode Edit Uptions Restore Defaults Save Settings The 2D Imager settings are quite extensive and complex Usually the default settings are satisfactory for most applications If the bar code settings have been dramatically changed the operator can use the lt Restore Defaults gt function to return the settings to factory defaults Refer to the HHP IMAGETEAM OEM Engine User s Guide for a more technical description of the 2D Imager settings 109 Date Time The Date Time function sets the M71V2 handheld terminal s internal clock These setting are saved even if the unit is powered off DateTime Local Settings fae OO S50 AM Dates Time Fort Configuratio lt Saue gt Startup Options Keyboard Options You can hit the ENTER key to pop up a calendar to make setting the date easier You must Save the settings for them to take effect Seo tember Su Mo Tu He Th Fr Sa Date Time T T Jeees 25 06 a7 as a0 s0 31 i2 ia ialis ioli7 se 19 20 2i 22 p 24 25 26 z7 ze z0 20 Port Configuration The Port Configuration function allows the operator to configure the local serial port
95. riginally formatted for a 24x80 text screen This option is unchecked by default Terminal Options m z UL TETEE Wraparound Swap Eksp amp Del Farse as Esc Linefeed Mode Hap Ins as dash escOt ANSI Colors Hull Padding Func Key Remapping The Swap Bksp amp Del function will swap the meaning of the backspace arrow and the Delete key Ctl then 2 This is used primarily to speed up keyboard entry when a delete is used more often than backspace Terminal Options Wraparound SWAF Bksp Del Farse az Esc Linefeed Mode Hap Ins as dash eect ANSI Colors Hull Padding Func Key Remapping 47 The Parse as Esc function is for certain Windows servers that can not accept the Esc key sequences If this box is checked the M71V2 will send instead of Esc for these sequences Terminal Options Wraparound Swap Eksp amp Del Farse as Ese Linefeed Mode Map Ins as dash 5 eect AHSI Colors Mull Padding Func Key Remapping The ENQ function will allow the M71V2 to respond with a specific ENQ Answerback String whenever the host sends the unit an ENQ command This string can be anything like the terminal name or terminal number Terminal Options Terminal Options Wraparound Wraparound Swap Eksp amp Del Swap Eksp amp Del Farse as Esc Farse as Esc Linefeed Mode Linefeed Mode Hap Ins as dash Hap Ins as dash 2 eect eect ANSI Colors ANSI Colors Mull Padd
96. rver Frint Test Label Frint Test Label Firmware Wersions Firmware Wersions Serial Number Barcode Data Viewe Address to Ping 192 108 108 229 When the Ping Server function is selected the dialog box includes a section to type an IP address on the bottom Once a valid IP address is typed hit ENTER to start the pinging process Press the ESC key when finished 6l Ping Status Performing Ping 197 168 168 29 The Ping Status screen will show the M71V2 handheld terminal trying to contact the listed IP Address Once the connection is made the M71V2 Handheld Terminal will continuously send packets of data to time the connection speed in milliseconds ms The Ping Status screen will display the results of the ping process Ping Status Ping Status Server 192 158 16 229 Servers 192 158 16 29 Trans 96 packets Trans 1 pockets Fecwd 95 packets Fecwd H packets PLoss A FLoss 106 Hin Aug Hax 2 7 Bar 46 7 mse If the M71V2 handheld terminal does not receive a response to the pinging then the above right screen will appear It is very important that the M71V2 handheld terminal is able to communicate with the CommandLink RF communicator server PC The Avg transfer time in milliseconds and PLoss percentages is very important High ping transfer rates or failure to communicate with the server will make the CommandLink programs un usable on the M71V2 handheld terminal
97. sh a connection to an RF network If this is successful it will then start a Telnet session using the settings described in this section Hetwork Setup Hetwork Settings Radio Settings Host Server List Terminal Options Save Settings Hetwork Info WLAH STO Connected AP 197 168 166 114 a ya al HA IBA IBS BE SSE B9 During this start up process the M71V2 will look to see if multiple host servers have been defined in the Host Server List If only one server is defined the M71V2 will proceed to attempt to establish a connection with that server However if more than one host server has been defined the user will be prompted to choose a host server name from a list of servers Simultaneous Hosts Connection The M71V2 will allow for two simultaneous telnet sessions These sessions are running in the background on separate virtual consoles see Switching Virtual Consoles in the previous chapter In order to use this feature there must be two and ONLY two servers listed in the Host Server List Host Server List Choose Hott Server Shipping Hast Recieve Host More Host 1 Options Connect to Both Hame 2 Recieve Host lt Cancel gt IF 197 168 166 176 Port 2 29 Local Settings More Host 2 Options Linux Prompt Hame 3 Tools Utilities Lees males ele More Host 3 Uptions When the operator is presented the list of hosts to connect to there will be an extra option of connecting to both If only o
98. ss Wakeup on All Keys is selected in Power Management MHri Main Menu Contrast Hetwork Setup Power Management Diagnostics Local Settings Linux Prompt Tools Utilities Force Sleep How If the red Power key is pressed briefly the unit will wake up from sleep mode If the red Power key is held for more than 2 seconds the unit will completely power down The Wakeup on All Keys function in the Power Management menu allows the user to have the unit wake up when any key is pressed on the keyboard This is not recommended if the user is putting the unit into the optional M71V2 holster See the Power Management section in this User s Guide for more details 117 The M71V2 Expanded Memory Handheld Terminal This chapter describes the advanced features of the M71V2 Handheld Terminal with the Expanded Memory module installed The M71V2 was designed with expandability in mind The heart of the M71 V2 is a high speed processor and memory card This card can be replaced with an expanded memory version which will greatly increase the M71V2 internal memory capacity While the M71V2 Standard Memory version is designed primarily for terminal emulation applications the M71V2 Expanded Memory version is capable of running countless existing Linux based applications as well as custom applications To determine if your M71V2 handheld terminal is an expanded memory version follow these simple steps How to determine t
99. t with a MAC address of 00 40 96 58 8C 25 at 11 Megabits per Second 60 RF Link Status RF Quality 15 _ _ _ _ ee Hug Signal 20 Avg Moise aah E S HLAH Connected AF HAC Be res s20 se sAD 0s Ts Rate 5 3 Mbps RF Link Status RF Quality 168 Avg Signal 8am Avg Moise 12 WLAM Connected AF MAC Be r4h 96 rSse rel 25 Ts Rate 11 Mbps Resource Information The Resource Information function shows the memory usage and CPU allocation at the current time Resources Diagnostics RF Link Status Filesystem 2k Resource Usage Ping Server JFFS2 528 Print Test Label Firmware Wersions Serial Humber Battery Status Barcode Data Wiewe EPL Ae RAM 95 The above display shows 72 of the virtual disk memory used 52 of the Journaling File System user memory used and 95 of the static RAM memory used The Linux operating system uses as much of the free static RAM as possible so this number is usually very high As more RAM is needed for other applications Linux will dynamically re allocate the memory to make more RAM available for the application The CPU usage is usually low because there are no processes utilizing the processors time while in the menu mode Ping Server The Ping Server function is a very powerful tool to test connectivity through the wireless RF network Diagnostics Diagnostics RF Link Status RF Link Status Ping Server Ping Se
100. tec Runes scanning Setting the QR Code Bar Code UR Code LJ OR Code 4 Length Min 1 Length Max che 3 5 Codablock F Code 16K Code 49 Aztec URA Code QR Code Checked Enable reading QR Code bar codes Unchecked Disable reading QR Code bar codes Length Min Default 1 The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code 99 Length Max Default 3500 The maximum number of characters in the bar code Setting the Data Matrix Bar Code Symbolagy Settings Data Matrix KJ Data Matrix Length Min 1 Length Max 158k Code 16K Code 49 Aztec QA Code Kata Matrix Data Matrix Checked Enable reading Data Matrix bar codes Unchecked Disable reading Data Matrix bar codes Length Min Default 1 The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code Length Max Default 1500 The maximum number of characters in the bar code Setting the MaxiCode Bar Code MaxiCode KRJ MaxiCode Length Min Length Max LI OR Code KJ Data Matrix v MHasiCode Fostal MaxiCode Checked Enable reading MaxiCode bar codes Unchecked Disable reading MaxiCode bar codes Length Min Default 1 The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code Length Max 100 Default 150 The maximum number of characters in the scanned bar code Setting the Postal Bar Codes Symbolagqy Settings Pos tre t Postnet Check Oig Planet Code Planet Check Dig
101. telnet session In the above examples it was assumed that the M71V2 would be connecting to a CommandLink RF server If you would like to connect to your own telnet server the procedure is exactly the same To run your telnet session you would simply enter the IP address of your telnet server An instruction on setting the IP address is explained under the section Connection Settings of this manual Once the M71V2 handheld terminal has successfully attached to a wireless network it automatically attempts to start a telnet session The server address and parameters for making this connection are listed under the Connection Settings menu of the M71V2 handheld terminal Switching Virtual Consoles The LCD screen and the keyboard are collectively referred to as the console To let you interact with several applications all at once the M71V2 permits multiple sessions to be run concurrently on consoles by means of virtual consoles The virtual consoles are defined as follows Console 1 Menus 26 Console 2 Communications Session or User Program Console 3 Battery Warnings Console 4 Second Telnet Session Console 5 Linux prompt Console 6 User Defined Console 7 RESERVED Console 8 User Defined Console 9 RESERVED Each virtual console is running a different foreground application that uses the entire screen The keyboard is attached to the virtual console that s currently visible You can switch from one virtual console to
102. time in the future print a copy of this document Choose Print from the File menu and press Enter to receive all the pages of examples and instructions Using the M71V2 Keyboard The M71V2 Terminal is equipped with fifty five keys that are divided into white grey blue red yellow and black keys When pressed each key emits an audible beep to indicate that the M71V2 terminal has detected the key press The red power key turns the M71V2 on off You must press and hold this key down to power off the unit This prevents accidentally powering off the unit if this key is momentarily pressed 10O y X A Note The Power Key Wake up feature is only available on units with E aa dr Decoder version 2 0 or later On earlier versions the power key will Y Y immediately shut off the unit The Decoder can only be programmed at or the factory are The white black light bulb key turns on off the display backlight aR ee Tae ae 8 y play 8 lt p aD The backlight will automatically shut off after a predetermined time a O a 0 has expired This predetermined time can be programmed by the user O aD aa a E The yellow SCAN button activates the M71V2 scan engine The ap 0O O GD button is conveniently located for right or left hand use o gt 0O CD ED Qi at The seven blue keys consist of Func four arrow keys and two ENTER keys for right or left hand use The Func key activates the blue Function menu or the
103. tings AFH GSM GPRS Settings GSM GPRS Settings GSM GPRS Settings Init String Hangup String Hangup String Dial String Dial String Extra Settings Extra Settings HANGUP DIAL A aroraa 17 GSM GPRS Settings GSM GPRS Settings Init String Init String Hangup String Hangup String Dial String Dial String Timeout Timeout Extra Settings Extra Settings TIMEOUT Es TRA D Typical Values for the GSM GPRS Settings APN Access Provider Name The character string specifying the cellular service provider e g internet2 voicestream com Port Linux port name This is a character string specifying the port name usually dev tty S0 Baud Rate Transmission Baud Rate This is a character string specifying the baud rate usually 115200 Init String Initialization String The character string sent to the internal GPRS modem card prior to initiating a call Hangup String Disconnection String The character string sent to the internal GPRS modem card when it disconnects from a call Dial String Dialing string The character string sent to the internal GPRS modem card to initialize dialing of the call Timeout Connection Timeout value This is a numeric string that determines the amount of time in seconds to wait for the call to connect Extra Settings Extra settings string This is a character string that is sent to the internal GPRS modem card prior to initiating a call that may be used
104. tivated before shutting off the M71V2 completely The Wakeup on All Keys function allows the user to have the unit wake up when any key on the keyboard is pressed This is not recommended if the user is putting the unit into the optional M71V2 holster Sleep Timer PowerOtf After Sleep Wakeup on All Keys If you do not save your settings they will be lost when you exit the Power Management screen The Power Management options will only be made permanent if you do a Save otherwise they are lost when the unit ts turned off and on 57 Diagnostics The Diagnostic Menu has several powerful functions that can help pinpoint a variety of network problems The Diagnostic menu can be used to determine connectivity to the network as well as connectivity to the server or host computer Mri Main Menu Reconnect Contrast Hetwork Setup Power Management Diagnostics Local Settings Linux Prompt Toole Utilities Network Status The Network Status function allows the operator to test the Network Connection Status This is the most important diagnostic tool available to the operator Hetwork Status WLAH Hetwork Status Spectrum Diagnostics Network Status RF Quality 53 RF Quality 558 Resource Usage lr eC Ping server Avg Signal 166 Avg Signal 65 Print Test Label e Firmware Wersions Awg Moise 14 Awg Noise 13 UE SN Barcode Data Viewe WLAN Connected AP WLAN n a with S
105. ttings the terminal will fail to connect to any network devices For help see the Network Settings section of this manual The CommandLink Software The CommandLink software allows a Windows based PC to become an RF server An RF server is a master control PC that tells the M71V2 handheld terminal what to display and what to do with collected data If your network already has an RF server then you may choose to login into that server Many servers use a Telnet session to connect them to their client devices By default the M71 V2 starts a telnet session when it is first turned on For more information about telnet see the Telnet section of this chapter Wait WLAN The following screen shows the M71V2 handheld terminal waiting to find a Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Detecting Network Card 24 If there is not a wireless Access Point AP for the handheld terminal to connect to then the terminal will not proceed past this point For help in determining the presence and strength of an Access Point s transmission see the Network Diagnostics section of this manual Connecting The following screen shows the M71V2 handheld terminal connected to an Access Point The MAC address number for the access point is displayed at the bottom of the screen After the M71V2 handheld terminal connects associates with an access point it attempts to connect to an active CommandLink Server Trying RF Server onnecting
106. ttings Serial Humber LINUX KERNEL Linux Prompt Battery Status Linux M7100 32 2 4 17 Tools Uti lities Barcode Data iewer Har i SHS 20 39 16 DECODER ALF 2 32 cksum EfS6 rev G Installing the GPRS SIM Card The M71V2 GSM GPRS card requires a customer supplied SIM Subscriber Identity Module card issued by the cellular network Access Provider e g T Mobile Cingular or Verizon This card must be installed prior to using the M71V2 GSM GPRS system 4 Push metal door up to release 3 Carefully pull GSM GPRS card then rotate the SIM door open straight out of terminal Note the orientation of card when replacing it back into unit 2 Pull RF cap down i 5 Note the location of the slightly and then out i beveled cornet on SIM card from body of terminal a with metal contacts pointing out 6 Close SIM cover and push down to lock SIM card into place 1 Remove the 2 screws holding on RF end cap VA 16 To review the GSM GPRS settings use the M71V2 Menu System and select Network Setup gt Net I F Settings and see the settings main screen GSM GPRS Settings The settings are selected by highlighting the proper item and hitting the ENTER key The information below is an example of how the unit might be set your settings may be different Contact your local GSM GPRS cellular service provider for information on these settings GSM GPRS Settings GSM GPRS Settings GSM GPRS Settings Extra Set
107. ttings to be permanently stored in the M71 V2 handheld terminal s non volatile memory Hetwork Setup Hetwork Setup Hetwork Settings Hetwork Settings Radio Settings Radio Settings Host Server List Host Server List Terminal Options Terminal Options Connected AP Connected AP 197 168 186 114 197 168 166 114 he a al Pm A 2 Zoo 2oele 2 sel eel HA IBA IBS IBE SSE B9 HA IBA IBS IBE SE sB9 51 ee r l na mA i F PE zl R fs gt Terminal Emulatio n tn5250 The tn52550 terminal emulation is typically used for IBM AS 400 server applications The AML tn5250 TE is designed to be a basic 5250 emulation If optional features are required it is recommended that either the Connect PowerNet TwinClient emulations or the Stay Linked emulation be used Terminal Options Terminal Options La a pe eae me thno258 Large 18x28 Med 2bx28 Auto Reset on Err Auto Reset on Err Field lock Cursor Disable Scrolling Follow Cursor Lol Shift 18 Row Shift 2 Swap Bksp amp Del Truncate Scans splay Name Mribe If a different terminal type is selected then the optional features for that emulation are displayed These features allow you to customize how the M71V2 handheld terminal will display the information from your RF server The Font function allows you to select a custom font size which will change the amount of information displayed on the screen The Huge font set
108. x Default 80 Korea Post Checked Unchecked KP Min Default 4 KP Max Default 40 Enable reading Australian Postal bar codes Disable reading Australian Postal bar codes Enable reading Japanese Postal bar codes Disable reading Japanese Postal bar codes Enable reading China Postal bar codes Disable reading China Postal bar codes The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code The maximum number of characters in the scanned bar code Enable reading Korea Postal bar codes Disable reading Korea Postal bar codes The minimum number of characters in the scanned bar code The maximum number of characters in the scanned bar code Setting the Code 32 Bar Code Code 32 Checked Unchecked Symbolagy Settings Data Matrix MaxiCode Postal E Trioptic Enable reading Code 32 bar codes Disable reading Code 32 bar codes 102 Setting the Trioptic Bar Code Symbolagqy Settings Trioptic C Trioptic Data Matrix Maxi1Code Fostal Code 32 Trioptic Trioptic Checked Enable reading Trioptic bar codes Unchecked Disable reading Trioptic bar codes Decoder Options The Decoder Options function allows the operator to add termination characters to the bar code as it s read by the internal scanner Barcode epiuens Decoder Options symbology aS O Send Bar Code Typelo Decoder Options Yl Dup Reads Allowed C Term Char Override Term Char CR Custom NA Loser Settings
109. x 46 cols Large 14 rows x 4H cols l rows x 2A cols Hed 24 rows qed 2A rows x cols Hed B 2A rows Huge T Rows Tiny 26 rows Legacy 16 rows Sample ABCD 1 125 43 Terminal Font Terminal Font Terminal Font The Legacy font is specifically designed for legacy applications where the screen size has been designed to work on a 16 row by 21 column screen size Many older terminals were designed with this screen size only Terminal Font rows x 51 ee When using Terminal Emulation you can not mix different size fonts on the same terminal screen If the Disable Scrolling check box is checked the screens will lock into the upper left hand corner of the display regardless of how much information is sent to the screen This box is unchecked by default Terminal Options thns258 fed B 2Ax2H Auto Reset on Err Field lock Cursor Disable Scrolling Follow Cursor oye silyl atk Row Shift 1 Swap Eksp amp Del Truncate Scans Display Name Mrib Terminal Options tha2s8 fed E 24Ax2h Auto Reset on Err Field lock Cursor Disable Scrolling Screen Loc x amp screen Loc u Swap Eksp amp Del Truncate Scans isplay Name Mrib 44 Terminal Options thns258 fed B 2Ax2H Auto Reset on Err Field lock Cursor Disable Scrolling screen Loc x screen Loc u Swap Eksp amp Del Truncate Scans isplay Name Mrib When scrolling is disabled by
110. y 16 11 12 13 14 Radio Settings Key 16 11 12 13 14 Key T sfbreliee resisted keg 1 sfbrelieeiesisd keg 2 r363 Meh ase ere Key 3 r4 4li42 43 d4 Infrastructure qode Ad Hoc FOpensys tem r penSystem Power save Power save Channel 6 Channel 6 The Infrastructure Mode is for connecting the M71V2 Handheld Terminal to a network of access points The Ad Hoc Mode is used for connecting the M71V2 to a single access point or a single radio card in a peer to peer network such as a single laptop computer for example 34 The Auth setting determines what type of network system you are using Radio Settings Radio Settings A Stee ih ab eae leet 2 edHslisiv i3s 14 JAS A live EEH R JAS Ae ries EEH a keg 3 r46 i er mer 144 keg 3 r4 di er 143 144 Mode riInfrastructure Mode rsiInfrastructure FOpensys tem Ait Sharedkey Power save Power save Channel 6 Channel 6 These two modes simply define how the above key sets will be used to encrypt the data sent over the radio Whichever mode is selected the access point MUST be set to the same mode for communications to take place Radio Settings Radio Settings Key 16 11 12 13 14 Key 16 11 12 13 14 Key 1 12012221231274 Key T sfbr2lieviesisd Key 2 rShirsliserssisd Key 2 rsShirslisersairsd Key 3 sf4e6idiidvidsidd Key 3 rf4e6idi deidsidd Mode Infrastructure Mode silnfrastructure Auth 8 sOpensys tem Auth sOpensys tem Power save Power save 4 _ Channel 6 4
111. y speed and conservative memory usage The Linux operating system coupled with the M71V2 s high speed processor makes the M71V2 one of the fastest handheld terminals on the market today In test after test the Linux operating system has out performed DOS based and Windows based operating systems when compared on similar hardware platforms The M71V2 is easy to use and program Our specifically designed CommandLink RF Radio Frequency software makes it easy to create custom applications for any requirement Our terminal emulation software makes it easy to integrate the M71 V2 into legacy applications as well You can even utilize standard BASIC software on the M71V2 handheld terminal Power saving features of the M71V2 includes auto off and power save modes which reduce power consumption until an operator provides input These features conserve battery power and lengthen the time between charges or battery replacement The M71V2 was designed to operate for a full 8 hour shift without requiring the battery to be re charged or replaced What to Expect This user s guide provides you with an overall physical description keypad values technical specifications and performance capabilities of the M71V2 handheld terminal In addition you will learn how to GETTING STARTED e Connect to your host computer e Customize your M71V2 Terminal e Create and execute programs e Collect and upload data e Send and receive data e Connect and use
112. y Remapping Define Function Keys If the Func Key Remapping box is checked then the user can select the Define Function Keys item The following screen will appear below left If you select one of the function keys you will be able to edit the string that is sent to the server when that key is pressed below right 50 Define Function Keys Define Function Keys Define Function Keys Enter String for FG The string shown here will send a EOJ followed by a carriage return to the host computer system when the F6 key is pressed The n character string sends the new line linefeed character and is not shown above The r character string sends a Carriage Return command and is after the string shown above In order to send a single backslash character you must enter two backslash characters in a row You can enter straight HEX data by preceding it with the customary Ox as in OxFF for the HEX value of FF You can send multiple HEX values by adding additional HEX sets as in Ox120xBFOXxFF for the HEX value of 12 BF FF Octal values use the customary 012 which is 12 octal The new function key values are saved in a setup file on the M71V2 This setup file can be copied to other M71 V2 so that they can also have the same function key settings The name of this file is settings keyboard and it is located in the jffs2 sub directory The lt Save Settings gt function allows the new network se
113. you must know its current IP address Most FTP programs require you to supply a User Name and Password for the connecting device The default user name is AMI and the default password is turk182 case sensitive 115 Tools Utilities The Tools and Utilities function includes the built in Calculator and Basic interpreter functions WPibe Main Menu Reconnect EATE Contrast Tools Utilities Network Setup Calculator Power Management Set Change Password Diagnostics Clear Password Local Settings Tools Utiliti Calculator The M71V2 handheld terminal comes equipped with a powerful calculator utility which can be activated from the Tools Utilities menu The calculator can do simple mathematical functions by simply typing the data from the keypad Calculator Utility Type quit to exit Tyre quit to exit Tyre quit to exit The calculator can do much more complicated math functions Note that the functions require the operand be in parentheses Fabs 1425 25 65 3 21 62615868300 1425 25 65 3 21 6261868300 1425 25 65 5 21 62615868300 sqartti 63 4 OO O0000000 S2 C10 7 3 15 Force Sleep Now The Force Sleep Now function puts the M71V2 handheld terminal in sleep mode The red LED above the power key will flash to show the unit is still active but is currently in sleep mode The Sleep Timer is now started Press the red Power key to resume from sleep mode unle
114. ype II The M71V2 Cradle also has 2 communications ports RS 232 DB 9 and USB Type II The M71V2 Communications Cradle uses a standard RS 232 DB 9 Male DB 9 Female cable Both communication connectors on the back of the M71V2 cradle are wired straight through This means that the communications settings on the M71V2 handheld terminal will determine the settings on the communication cradle The M71V2 Cradle has no internal or external settings that can be changed The slower RS 232 communication port is primarily used for uploading and downloading of data files to the M71V2 Batch handheld terminal File transfers for the M71V2 RF handheld terminal can be done using FTP For more information on FTP see the FTP section of this manual The high speed USB data port is used to load a new or updated operating system into the M71V2 handheld terminal only Use the AML USB Flash utility software to load the operating system DB 9 Pin out RS 232 1 DCD Data Carrier Detect 6 DSR Data Set Ready 2 RXD Receive Data 7 RTS Request To Send 3 TXD Transmit Data 8 CTS Clear To Send 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready 9 NC No Connection 5 GND Signal Ground 23 The M71V2 RF Server Login This chapter describes the login functions of the M71V2 terminal It also describes using Telnet and Terminal Emulation support arning If the M71V2 Handheld Terminal has improper security and or network se

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