Formula 630
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1. 4 4 2 CONNECTION CABLES Several types of cable are available depending on the type of computer and connection The following cables are listed with their number code C and production batch number D RS 232 connection with PC AT or compatible cable C407900330 404682100 1 2 TX 2 8 RTS 3 5 GND 4 7 CTS 5 3 RX 4 1 D RS 232 connection with PC XT or compatible cable C407900310 404682200 1 5 TX 2 5 RTS 3 7 GND 4 4 CTS 5 2 RX 8 20 Ed 08 99 19 FORMULA 630 USER MANUAL 4 D RS 485 connection with or compatible cable C407900300 303350260 2 GND 6 RX TX 7 RX TX D Modem or EAVESDROP connection with host computer cable C407900020 404613020 1 TX 2 4 RTS 3 GND 4 5 15 CTS RX 5 3 12 RX RX 6 15 TX 7 14 TX D EAVESDROP connection with Formula terminal cable C407900030 404613030 1 3 TX 2 2 RX 3 7 GND 4 5 8 20 20 Ed 08 99 USE AND OPERATION 5 1 BAR CODE SCANNING The Formula terminal should be held like a pen slightly angled with respect to the sheet surface The tip must brush the sheet Greater pressure does not improve the reading quality and might cause damage to both the barcode and terminal To correctly perform barcode reading you must press the activation key the tip lights up red position the tip at approximately 1 meter from the beginning of the barcode end scanning about one cm after the last bar The2. eio ote utl 9 MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS 10 CONNECTION nan san tata Beg dann ata 11 CONNECTING THE FORMULA TERMINAL TO THE HOST COMPUTER 11 aL 13 4 1 2 Other types of connectioOn aaa 15 CONNECTIONS ABLES Aan M Aan DEO HOMO 19 USE AND 21 BAR CODE SCANNING das 21 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS aaa 23 LOADING THE APPLICATION PROGRAM ONTO THE FORMULA TERMINAL 24 CANCELLING THE APPLICATION 26 DOWNLOADING DATA FROM THE FORMULA TERMINAL TO THE IO SCORER anna 27 CONTENTS 6 6 1 6 2 6 3 7 MAINTENANCE AND 28 BATTERY RECHARGING ratae A Eb ess 28 BATTERY REPLACEMENT eed Ra tet hdd 29 CLEANING THE FORMULA TERMINAL 30 TROUBLESHOOTING 2 PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES THE FORMULA 630 33 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1
3. ADD ON 2 ADD ON 5 INTERLEAVED 2 OF 5 ITF INDUSTRIAL 2 OF 5 ITF 14 MATRIX 2 OF 5 CODABAR MONARCH NW7 2 OF 7 CODE 39 CODE 39 EXTENDED ITALIAN PHARMACEUTICAL FRENCH PHARMACEUTICAL PIF CODE 93 CODE 128 128 A A IBM bootstrap loader application program FORMULA 630 USER MANUAL D Transmission characteristics 951 950 4 interface Cradle Host interface Transmission speed Transmission protocol Transmission modes Parity via optical transceiver with serial protocol RS 232 full duplex RS 485 multidrop half duplex EAVESDROP 300 19200 bit sec program definable full duplex in RS 232 half duplex in RS 485 mark space odd even Ed 08 99 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read this manual carefully before carrying out any type of connection or repair on the Formula terminal Datalogic S p A cannot be held responsible for damage to the Formula terminal or loss of data as the result of a improper application of this manual 3 1 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Use only the components supplied by the manufacturer for the specific Formula terminal Using cradles other than those supplied with the Formula terminal or those listed in the appendix can result in serious damage to the Formula terminal Do not allow the tip to touch hard surfaces that could scratch it Do not allow the tip to get dirty If necessary clean it with an air jet or a soft dam
4. Formula The Bar Code Solutions Formula 630 USER MANUAL ENGLISH DATALOGIC DI Bar Code amp More DATALOGIC 5 Secondary Unit IDWare Division Via Guglielmo Marconi 161 31021 Mogliano Veneto TV Italy Tel 39 041 5986511 Fax 39 041 5986550 Formula 630 USER MANUAL Ed 08 99 Codice 200023993120 N2468 ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDDatalogic reserves the right to make modifications and improvements without prior notification Product names mentioned herein are for identificationpurposes only and may be trademarks and regis tred trademarks of their respective companies 1997 1998 1999 Datalogic S p A Uil EUROPE 9001 FOUNDER MEMBER 5 1 11 1 2 1 3 1 4 2 2 1 2 2 3 3 1 4 4 1 4 2 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 GENERAL 1 SCOPE OR THIS MANUAL s ee 1 ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS AA AAA A ASA Aa dd 2 CONTENTS OF 2 MANUFACTURER S IDENTITY AND FORMULA TERMINAL MODEL 3 TECHNICAL 4 DESCRIPTION OF THE FORMULA TERMINAL aaa 4 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS akan 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ooo is ORI es 9 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
5. Wait around 25 seconds 3 Once the cancellation procedure is complete the Formula terminal is ready to receive a new application program This is installed using the methods de scribed in the preceding section 26 Ed 08 99 USE AND OPERATION 5 5 5 DOWNLOADING DATA FROM THE FORMULA TERMINAL TO THE HOST COMPUTER Data can be downloaded from the Formula terminal to the host PC in different ways depending on the application loaded automatically by simply inserting the Formula terminal into the cradle by direct operator intervention on the Formula terminal or host computer Eouunis 0 07 For more details regarding data transmission methods please consult the reference manual supplied with the software Ed 08 99 27 peera MAINTENANGE AND DIAGNOSTICS 6 6 1 BATTERY RECHARGING Information on the battery charge status is provided by the dedicated icon on the display m Four different charge levels are given from a maximum value all the icon segments full to a minimum one which warns of pre low battery icon empty and intermittently flashing Battery charge life depends on many variables but under normal conditions autonomy is more than enough for a day s work Formula 630 However if during operation the battery A gt li C1 12 53 charge level falls below the minimum level BATTERY LOW the
6. 1 4 MANUFACTURER S IDENTITY AND FORMULA TERMINAL MODEL DISPLAY PEN Model description p Formula 630 Formula 630 o BJ 000809 Model identification and serial number Formula 01 ims Model identification Formula C S N 2015703819 pa aa Production Code Code n 610630100 Datalogic SpA 99 06 Ny Ed 08 99 Pan ue TECHNICAL INFORMATION 2 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE FORMULA TERMINAL The Formula 630 Display Pen is a programmable hand held pen terminal whose main function is the acquisition of data by bar code scanning The terminal can also process receive and send data when connected to a peripheral processing unit The Formula 630 is equipped whit a back lit LCD graphic display with 4 lines of 16 characters and 1 line on the display top where there are some software controlled icons Icons managed by the application 12 59 Time FORMULA 630 DISPLAY PEN DATALOGIC SPA 4 LINESx16 CHARS 4 Ed 08 99 TECHNICAL INFORMATION DISPLAY PEN Formula 630 A ey A Reading tip B Colour programmable LED green red orange C Protected reset button D Activation key Cradle transmission windows 08 99 FORMULA 630 USER MANUAL 2 2 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS D Optical Light source Minimum resolut
7. Formula terminal on page 24 23 FORMULA 630 USER MANUAL 5 5 3 LOADING THE APPLICATION PROGRAM THE FORMULA TERMINAL To install the application program from the host computer to the Formula terminal a RS 232 connection is required with a single cradle F951 and an MS DOS PC Before loading the application program the following appears on the terminal s display gt DISPLAY PEN DISPLAY PEN BOOTSTRAP LOADER v2r0 WaitDownload BOOTSTRAP LOADER v2r0 TestPrgFlash Formula 630 AW lul 5 12 59 Formula 630 AW WM 12 59 When the terminal is inserted in the cradle Pressing the activation key when the terminal is not inserted in the cradle 24 Ed 08 99 USE AND 5 Install the application program as described below 1 Carry out the RS 232 connection between terminal and host computer see 5 232 Connection page 13 2 insert F630 terminal in the cradle 3 insert the disk containing the application program and the Download program DL EXE into drive A The download program is to transfer the application to the terminal 4 Type the command A gt DL fFILE NAME HEX if using serial port COM 1 A gt DL p2 fFILE NAME HEX if using serial port COM 2 On the monitor you will see A B DOWNLOADING APPLICATION FILE 630 VIA SERIAL COMMUNICATION PORT1 VORO Hit
8. LED and if enabled audible signal indicate that the scan has been made correctly Ed 08 99 21 FORMULA 630 USER MANUAL 5 sel mis gt wot o 50 5 15 chest rote 40 p KERNA OFF E 9 g gull amp o il 7 E all rol PEN NO NO 111 During the functioning of the application program the battery icon always displayed as well as the time icon if the terminal s clock has been setted Besides when an acoustic signal is emitted the loudspeaker icon p will appear 22 Ed 08 99 USE 5 2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS Ed 08 99 sj P Qr OQ QOO ARROW KEY Activates display scroll in the direction indicated by the arrow when the function is assigned by the loaded application ACTIVATION KEY it enables the laser for scanner barcodes and switch on the Formula terminal when it is switch off PROTECTED RESET BUTTON to activate the reset button insert a blunt ended object into the hole while pressing the activation key see Cancelling the Application Program on page 26 The reset function will delete all RAM data and The Formula terminal is then ready for a new application program to be loaded see Loading the Application Program onto the
9. SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL This manual was written by Datalogic S p A and accompanies the Formula 630 The information contained in it is divided into two sections Sections 1 2 3 5 set out the Formula terminal s specifications and instructions for use and are therefore aimed at the everyday user Sections 4 5 6 7 explain the method of connecting the Formula terminal to the Sysnet network and the host computer They are aimed at the network manager who installs the network and application program Ed 08 99 1 FORMULA 630 USER MANUAL 1 1 2 ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS The documents listed in the following table are enclosed with the manual Declaration of conformity Menu 8 Commands Booklet Test chart Formula products customer service form 1 3 Contents of Packing The packing of the Formula terminal contains nr 1 Formula terminal complete with batteries nr 1 user manual with enclosed documentation Other packing may contain accessories needed to connect the Formula terminal to the host computer and network cradle power supply one or more connection cables Unpack all the components and check them for any physical damage Check also that they tally with the contents listed in the freight documents Keep the packing you may need to ship the items for servicing CAUTION Any damage caused by inadequate packing is not covered warranty 2 Ed 08 99 GENERAL INFORMATION
10. display will show the contents of the figure In this case you must recharge the DISPLAY PEN battery and then transfer the stored data into the Formula terminal Recharging should be made after using the Formula terminal until the batteries are nearly flat Recharge the Formula terminal by simply inserting it into its cradle Datalogic S p A recommends a minimum uninterrupted recharging time of eight hours When batteries are new or have not been recharged for a long time it is necessary to perform two or three charge and discharge cycles with complete use before the batteries are able to reach their maximum capacity 28 08 99 MAINTENANCE DIAGNOSTICS 6 If the Formula terminal remains inactive for a prolonged period such as two or three weeks it is advisable to download all the stored data onto a computer and recharge the batteries see Downloading Data from the Formula terminal to the Host Computer on page 27 While the batteries are recharging the colour of the LED on the cradle changes from red to green This switching takes place when 70 8096 of the complete charge is reached Fully charge the batteries of the Formula terminal if it remains unused for a long period and recharge them every 6 months ATTENTION 6 2 BATTERY REPLACEMENT Before proceeding ensure that the Formula terminal is switched off and that the data it contains has been downloaded onto the ATTENTION host computer To
11. replace the batteries correctly proceed as follows 1 Turn the Formula terminal over place it on a soft surface and remove the screws 08 99 29 FORMULA 630 USER MANUAL 6 2 Turn the Formula terminal back over lift off the front shell taking care not to touch the internal com ponents 3 Remove the battery pack it s fixed at the terminal back over with bi adhesive tape remove strongly Jumpers should be inserted into the guides positioned on the termi 4 Close the Formula terminal by performing the above instructions in reverse order and ensure the contacts fit into their recesses without forcing Dispose of batteries in accordance with the relevant laws in force 6 3 CLEANING THE FORMULA TERMINAL Clean the Formula terminal from time to time with a slightly damp cloth Do not use alcohol corrosive products or solvents 30 Ed 08 99 When the activation key is pressed the Formula terminal does not come on When the activation key is pressed the Formula terminal displays the message BATTERY LOW and switches itself off The Formula terminal will not load the application program Ed 08 99 TROUBLESHOOTING Flat batteries Batteries completely flat or broken Flat batteries Batteries completely flat or broken There is no power supply to the cradle The serial cable is not correctly connected The Formula t
12. any key to abort C P 630 HEX File size 97853 15 25 50 753 100 D w n n 1799 Records processed E Elapsed time 0020055 Download completed La of file to load Port chosen File name and size Expanding loading bar Reply message UJ SEO To interrupt the loading of the application program press any key 5 The Formula terminal is now ready to be used according to the methods laid down in the loaded application program For more detailed information please consult the reference manual which accompanied the software Ed 08 99 25 FORMULA 630 USER MANUAL 5 5 4 CANCELLING THE APPLICATION PROGRAM The following procedure caused data to be deleted even if not completed ATTENTION If the application program must be cancelled follow the instructions below 1 Press the activation key and pro tected RESET buttons at the same time the display with show Formula 630 A 12 59 PROGRAM ERASE A No Yes V DISPLAY PEN 2 To continue with the cancellation thi il Formula 630 press this will appear your screen AW lM 2 12 59 BOOTSTRAP The Formula terminal s LED will LOADER v2r0 ErasPrgFlash stay red until cancellation is finished DISPLAY PEN If you want to restore the application program already installed press key
13. er Manual If the Sysnet network has been set up using Formula 902 T Box the line can extend up to 1200 m linking up to 32 different types of Formula cradles if multiple cradles are used the individual work places should be counted The RS 485 connection is the only one that allows all the stations of a multi cradle to be available for the transmission reception from the host computer 16 Ed 08 99 4 m Power Supply US 404682100 404682200 303350260 Supply HA LILI Power Supply HA LHI D Host computer Formula 902 T box Single cradle F951 Multi cradle F950 4 Formula 904 N Interconverter Power supply 5 Telephone pair or cable number 404670130 max 125 m Ed 08 99 17 FORMULA 630 USER MANUAL 4 D Keyboard Emulation Connection This allows the Formula terminal to be connected to the host computer s keyboard via a wedge decoder Keyboard emulation enables the Formula terminal to interpret data sent as if it had been keyed in from the keyboard thereby inserting it directly into a database A B o E 9 C D Host computer B Formula 67 W decoder C Cradle F951 E D Power supply The cable pair depends on the video terminal used If a PC AT is used the cable code is 437980190 18 Ed 08 99
14. erminal already contains an application program Recharge Formula terminal Replace batteries Recharge Formula terminal Replace batteries Connect the power supply and switch on the cradle Check the connection to the cradle and the serial port of the computer Follow instructions to cancel the application 31 FORMULA 630 USER MANUAL The Formula terminal dis plays an error message CODE The Formula terminal dis plays an error message other than 32 application loaded is not suitable for the Formula terminal in use Other faults Load the correct applica tion Contact technical assis tance Ed 08 99 PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES OF THE FORMULA 630 LINE D Formula 630 Terminals Formula 630 Display Pen Hand held programmable micro terminal D Cradles Formula 951 Transceiver charger Battery charger and optical transceiver for connections between terminal and host computer RS 232 5 485 Formula 951 C Battery charger Battery charger Formula 951 E Emulation Transceiver charger Battery charger and optical transceiver for connection between terminal and host computer in keyboard Emulation with external decoder Formula 950 4 C Multi Battery charger Battery charger with 4 slots Formula 950 4 Multi Transceiver charger Battery charger and optical transceiver for connection between term
15. glichkeit und Produktsicherheit entsprechen Basado en la aproximaci n de las leyes de los Pa ses Miembros respecto a la compatibilidad electromagn tica y las Medidas de seguridad relativas al producto Questa dichiarazione basata sulla conformit dei prodotti alle norme seguenti This declaration is based upon compliance of the products to the following standards Cette d claration repose sur la conformit des produits aux normes suivantes Diese Erkl rung basiert darauf daB das Produkt den folgenden Normen entspricht Esta declaraci n se basa en el cumplimiento de los productos con la siguientes normas EN 55022 B RF Emissions Control EN 50081 1 Emission to Electromagnetic Disturbance EN 50082 1 Immunity to Electromagnetic Disturbance EN 60950 Product Safety EN 60825 1 Laser Product Safety Mogliano Veneto 01 05 1999 NEW Roberto Tunioli Managing Director Datalogic S p A Secondary Unit IDWare Division Via G Marconi 161 Mogliano Veneto TV Italia
16. inal and host computer in RS 232 and RS 485 with 4 slots Formula 950 4 A E Battery charger and optical transceiver for connection between terminal and host computer in keyboard Emulation with external decoder and 4 slots Ed 08 99 33 FORMULA 630 USER MANUAL D Decoders Formula 67 W Wedge Decoder Wedge decoder for bar codes for connection between terminal and host computer in keyboard Emulation D Interface Converters Formula 904 Interconverter Interface converter RS 232 to RS 485 and vice versa D Accessories for 5 485 Network Formula 902 T Box T Box to connect a cradle to a RS 485 line D Transmission Programs SysTools Software for terminal programming application parameter setting and data collection on the PC in a Windows 3 1 environment SysTools Advanced Edition Software to manage terminals and satellites in 5 232 and RS 485 in a Windows 95 98 and Windows NT environment DAP per SCO Unix Software for collecting data via the Sysnet in a SCO Unix environment Smallnet work Software for programming terminals parameter setting and data collection on a PC in an MS DOS environment D Development Tools Utility Tools STANDARD MODE application for receiving bar codes the quantity date and time and for connection with 5 232 5 485 and keyboard Emulation ENHANCED MODE application with the option of customizing the record file layout to acquire Development System for Fo
17. ion Optical transceiver Reading angle Reading speed D Electrical Micro controller Program memory Data RAM Calendar clock Power supply Back up Battery charger D Physical conditions Technology Dimensions LxWxH Weight Buzzer LED Display Keyboard LED source 660 nm 0 18 mm built in from 0 to 40 in all directions from 5 to 80 cm sec 8 bit CMOS 8 KB bootstrap loader PROM 64KB Flash memory 128 512 KB SRAM quartz RTC programmable date and time with automatic handling of leap years 4 Nickel Cadmium 120 mA h batteries Supercap data maintenance during battery replacement Formula 951 Formula 950 4 SMT Surface Mounting Technology 140 x 44 x 16 5 mm 109 g with batteries piezoelectric programmable in frequency and duration programmable red green led high contrast back lit LCD graphic display whit 97X32 matrix enabling readin two scrolling keys and one reset key Ed 08 99 TECHNICAL INFORMATION D Environmental conditions Temperature Relative humidity Degree of protection Electrostatic charges Tumble resistance D Programming Features Bar codes decoded Operating Modes Ed 08 99 operating 0 up to 50 storage 10 up to 50 9596 without condensation Protected from dust and sprinkle IEC 801 2 up to 15KV IEC 68 2 32 up to1 m onto concrete EAN 8 ADD ON 2 ADD ON 5 EAN 13 ADD ON 2 ADD ON 5 UPC A ADD ON 2 ADD ON 5
18. n the following figure cradles F951 and F95 1 E described They are physically similar but differ in the connections available for the host computer E o rh C1 2 Switch B LED Green terminal not switched on or maintenance charge in progress Red charging in progress Connector for host computer connections D Power supply inlet E Serial number label with cradle ID F Connection identifiers 12 Ed 08 99 4 4 1 1 RS 232 Connection Ensure the computer and Formula terminal are switched off before proceeding with this phase ATTENTION To install the application program and enable the Formula terminal to operate carry out the physical connections as described below 1 use a 404682100 cable and connect it to the host computer s serial connector if itis a 9 pin connector use a 404682200 cable if it is a 25 pin connector sse paragraph Connection Cables on page 19 to verify the cable number 2 connect the other end of this cable to the cradle s RS 232 socket with connec tor RJ point C1 in the cradle figure 3 putthe power plug into the socket on the base of the cradle point D in the cradle figure 4 put the power feeder plug into a power supply switch on the cradle point A in the cradle figure and host computer OY Ul p
19. p cloth Follow the instructions for use and maintenance of the Formula terminal as described in the section entitled Technical Information Ed 08 99 9 FORMULA 630 USER MANUAL 3 2 MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS 10 The Formula terminal must only be opened to replace batteries Do not try to dismantle it as it does not contain parts that can be repaired by the user If the device has been tampered with the warranty will be rendered invalid The disposal of old batteries and terminals must be carried out in accordance with the laws in force Do not immerse in liquid Do not expose the apparatus to heat sources Ed 08 99 4 4 1 THE FORMULA TERMINAL THE 5 COMPUTER To make the F630 terminal operative it must be inserted into the previously powered Formula Transceiver Charger Cradle connected to a host computer with an available RS 232 serial line CONNECTION Only the following cradles may be used with Formula 630 terminal D RS 232 Connection Formula 951 Transceiver charger Formula 950 4 Multi Transceiver charger D RS 485 Connection Formula 951 Transceiver charger Formula 950 4 Multi Transceiver charger D Keyboard Emulation connection Formula 950 4 Formula 951 E Emulation Transceiver charger The use of cradles other than those listed may damage the Formula terminal CAUTION 08 99 11 FORMULA 630 USER MANUAL 4 I
20. rmula 630 Software that produces applications capable of managing Formula 630 terminals using C language OLE for Formula OCX capable of managing Formula terminals and satellites in Visual Basic Access Microsoft Excel in Borland Delphi and in all 32 bit environments that support OCX 34 Ed 08 99 dichiara che DATALOGIC Bar Code amp More bescheinigt daB die Ger te declara que el Formula 630 Display Pen Formula 951 Single Transceiver Charger Formula 950 4 Multi Transceiver Charger sono conformi alle Direttive del Consiglio Europeo sottoelencate are in conformance with the requirements of the European Council Directives listed below sont conforme aux sp cifications des Directives de l Union Europ enne ci dessous der nachstehend angef hrten Direktiven des Europ ischen Rats cumple con los requisitos de las Directivas del Consejo Europeo seg n la lista siguiente 89 336 EEC EMC Directive 92 31 EEC EMC Directive 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive Basate sulle legislazioni degli Stati membri in relazione alla compatibilit elettromagnetica ed alla sicurezza dei prodotti On the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and product safety Bas e sur la l gislation des Etats membres relative la compatibilit lectromagn tique et la s curit des produits ber die Ann herung der Gesetze der Mitgliedsstaaten in bezug auf elektromagnetische Vertr
21. ut the terminal into the cradle the batteries 404682100 404682200 Key A Host computer B Single cradle F951 HH C Power supply 08 99 13 FORMULA 630 USER MANUAL 4 404682100 404682200 Power suppl HH 0 Host computer B Multi cradle F950 4 C Power supply In the RS 232 connection only station 1 of the multi cradle allows transmission with the host computer To enable transmission with all four stations an RS 232 RS 485 interface converter should be inserted between the host computer and the cradle 14 Ed 08 99 4 4 1 2 Other types of connection The use of the following connections depends upon the performance of the application program loaded on the Formula terminal D EAVESDROP Interface Connection This interface is used to connect the Formula terminal to an already existing asynchronous RS 232 line for example between host computer and video Formula terminal 404613030 404613020 Supp Video terminal Host computer C Cradle F951 D Power supply Ed 08 99 15 FORMULA 630 USER MANUAL 4 D RS 485 Connection RS 485 allows the connection of several Formula terminals to a single RS 232 line by means of a Sysnet network see Formula 904 N Us
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