CipherLab 8000 User`s Manual 1.00
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1. memory space will be wiped out Memory l Size Information Information includes sizes of the base memory SRAM memory card SRAM and program memory FLASH in the unit of kilobytes Initialize To initialize the data memory SRAM Note the contents of the data space will be wiped out after memory initialization Power Show the voltages of the main battery and backup battery Load Program To download the application program BASIC run time or font file There are three interfaces supported by the system namely the Direct RS232 Cradle IR and standard IrDA Application The Application module runs on top of the System module The 8000 Portable Data Terminal is preloaded with the Application Generator s run time program and the following menu will be shown upon powering the unit up 1 Collect data 2 Upload data 3 Utilities The arrow keys can be used to select the menu item and execute it by pressing the ENTER key Note if you use the Application Generator to create your application program you need to download it to the terminal For detailed information please refer to Application Generator User s Guide 3 4 Programming the terminal There are three software tools available for developing application programs for the terminal 1 The Application Generator 2 The BASIC Compiler 3 The C Compiler For detailed information please contact Syntech Information Co Ltd 3 5 Programming the c2. number manufacturing date kernel version and hardware configurations Load Program To download the application program BASIC run time or font files Update Kernel Sometimes the kernel might be changed for improving performance or other reasons This function allows you to keep the kernel updated The update procedure is same as download user program but note that after updating the kernel please do not power off until the system restart itself Test Calibrate To perform a burn in test and tune the system clock This function is for manufacturing purpose only Besides the kernel menu if there is no application program exists then upon power up the terminal the following Application Manager s menu will be shown Download To download application programs SHX BASIC run time BC8000 SHX BASIC programs SYN or font files 8xxx XX SHX to the terminal There are 6 resident locations and one Active Memory i e at most 7 programs can be downloaded to the terminal But only the one downloaded to the Active Memory will be activated and running To run other programs they need to be activated first but only one at a time Right after downloading you can input a name for the program or just press the enter key to keep its current name if there is And then the downloaded program s type name and size will be shown on the list when entering the Download or Activate menu of the Application Manager The file type is a small let
3. Application Manager is part of the kernel to enter it you need to press 8 and POWER key simultaneously Or if the application program does not exist the unit will automatically go to the Application Manager s menu upon power up The three services Download Activate and Upload provided by the Application Manager are explained in Section 4 1 But what if you need to update a program or delete it For both cases you need to select the Download menu and select the program to be updated or deleted The Application Manager then shows the selected program s information such as Program Name Download Time Used and Free Flash memory And then please input C to update the selected program or input D to delete it 5 Troubleshooting a b c d e Does not power up after pressing POWER key gt Make sure the batteries are loaded and check if the batteries are properly installed with battery cap firmly closed gt Ifit doesn t help change the batteries and try again gt Call for service if problem persists Cannot transmit data or programs via the terminal s communication port Check if the cable is plugged tightly then Check if host communication parameters COM port baud rate data bits parity stop bit match with the Terminal s Keypad does not work properly gt Turn off the power then press the 7 9 and POWER keys simultaneously to enter the system menu gt From the system m
4. CipherLab 8000 Portable Data Terminal User s Guide Version 1 00 Copyright 2002 Syntech Information Co Ltd CIPHER SYNTECH INFORMATION CO LTD Table of Contents Table OF CONCH A the et hia activa etic de Lhe tite ntl st hohe ete ii 1 Ma teres SoPok zatkl a caren enhance Ana eas RA alan 1 2 General Features and Characteristics o eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeernc 2 2 1 VSN A OO 2 2 2 Eavironmenta Lacio EEE 2 23 POSTAL ooo ast e GA E ora ono ho opr 2 2 4 A A A et O 2 2 5 A a cec lada otsoz AA 2 2 6 RAGE z a do o Ah u os Kecy Ae 2 2 7 A A E E 2 2 8 Keypad cece aa hae teats PE EE O E 3 2 9 O aaa lect E E E Cale lta alg tee a EREA 3 2 10 COMMUHCAL OT s an Sto Gace tnd a Gets O boot eae stat hed 3 2 11 SONWALE aan a Baath a a tats I Bud e AN NA 3 2 12 PRC CESS EA E O dal 3 3 Software coso 4 3 1 Kernel amp Application Manager cccsssessssssssessssssesesssesesnesesesessssenesessseenenens 4 3 2 PDA RR O A O O O P a aac anaae 5 33 A goles 6 3 4 Programming the 1ermna li dit 7 3 5 Programming the communication cradle eee 7 4 OPENS ase esos ec soa tad eet ODO O a ae a a aude 8 4 1 Wey board Operas e e o 8 4 2 Applicaton MGE csr Ss asd bt dos B E to B ta el ds Rian a Ae 8 43 SYSLOTTMOE 34 od ak obl ol a catalase aioe o on Oe nooo p bn 9 4 4 Kernel mod nt dina 9 4 5 ADPUCAton MAASOP 33764 e o o 9 5 AOU DIGS 01010011 O O V eens 10 1 Introduction The 8000 Portable Data Terminals are compact high p
5. ce during that specified period If this value is set to zero this function will be disabled Default 10 minutes 5 Power On Mode There are two possible selections Program Resume which starts from the program being used during the last session before the last power off and Program Restart which starts with a new program Default Program Resume 6 Key Click Select a tone for the beeper or disable the beeper when the user presses a key button Default Enable 7 System Password Set a password to protect the user from entering the system menu Default no password is set Tests 1 Reader To test the reading performance of the scanner The following barcodes are default to enable Code 39 Industrial 25 Interleave 25 Codabar Code 93 3 3 Code 128 UPCE UPCE with ADDON 2 UPCE with ADDON 5 EANS EAN8 with ADDON 2 EAN8 with ADDON 5 EANI3 EANI3 with ADDON 2 EANI3 with ADDON 5 Other barcodes must be enabled through programming Buzzer To test the buzzer with different Frequency Duration Press ENTER key to start and then press any key to stop the test LCD LED To test LCD display and LED indicator Press ENTER key to start and then press any key to stop the test Keyboard To test the rubber keys Press a key and the result will be shown on the LCD display Note that the FN key should be used in conjunction with numeral keys Memory To test the data memory SRAM Note after the test the contents of the
6. ent Light Rejection 1200 lux Direct Sun light 2500 lux Fluorescent Light Display 100x64 graphic dots FSTN LCD display with LED backlight 2 8 Keypad 21 numeric rubber keys with LED backlight 2 9 Indicator Buzzer e Software programmable audio indicator IKHz to 4KHz low power transducer type LED e Programmable dual color green and red LED for status indication 2 10 Communication e Serial IR Baud rate up to 115200bps e Standard IrDA Baud rate up to 115200bps 2 11 Software e Operating System CipherLab proprietary OS e Programming Tools C compiler BASIC compiler and a Windows based Application Generator 2 12 Accessories e IR Communication Cradle Modem Cradle with Power Adapter 3 Software Architecture The system software of 8000 Portable Data Terminal consists of three modules the kernel amp Application Manager module the System module and the Application module 3 1 Kernel amp Application Manager The kernel is the innermost core of the system It has the highest security and is always protected by the system Only the failure of flash memory or improperly power off during system restart after updating kernel will the kernel be destroyed The kernel module ensures that users can always download their application program even the operating system was crashed by the user s program The kernel provides the following services Information Information includes hardware version serial
7. enu select the Test and then its sub item KBD gt Perform the key in test gt If problem persists call for service Scanner does not scan gt Check if the barcode reader is enabled or gt Check if battery low indicator is shown on the LCD display If yes change the batteries gt If problem persists call for service Abnormal responses gt Open the battery cap and reload the batteries gt Enter system menu by pressing 7 9 and POWER keys simultaneously gt Check if the terminal can have a correct response by performing tests gt If problem persists call for service
8. erformance data terminals designed for all day everyday use It is powered by two AAA size batteries and supported by a rich set of development tools including a Windows based application generator C and Basic compilers With its integrated barcode scanning unit the 8000 Portable Data Terminal is ideal for applications such as inventory control access control and shop floor management etc 2 General Features and Characteristics Basic characteristics of the 8000 Portable Data Terminal are listed below 2 1 2 5 2 6 Electrical Operation battery two AAA size batteries Backup battery 3 0V 7mAH rechargeable Lithium battery for SRAM amp calendar Working time over 100 hours Environmental Operating Humidity non condensed 10 to 90 Storage Humidity non condensed 5 to 95 Operating Temperature 20 to 60 C Storage Temperature 30 to 70 C EMC regulation FCC CE and C tick Shock resistance 1 2m drop onto concrete Physical Dimensions 120mm L x 56mm W x 25mm H Weight 120g including battery Color Black Material ABS CPU Toshiba 16 bit CMOS type CPU Tunable clock up to 22MHz Memory Program memory 1 M Bytes flash Data memory IM 2M Bytes SRAM Reader The 8000 Portable Data Terminal is equipped with a CCD scanner Detailed specifications are as follows 2 7 Resolution 0 125mm 1 00mm Depth of field 2 20cm Width of field 45mm 124mm Scan rate 100 scans sec Ambi
9. ommunication cradle The communication cradle of the 8000 Portable Data Terminal supports serial IR interface only Before your PC application starts to communicate with the terminal via its cradle first you need to configure the cradle through programming For more information please contact Syntech Information Co Ltd 4 Operations Batteries must be fresh and properly loaded before start operation 4 1 Keyboard Operations The keypad of the 8000 Portable Data Terminal has 21 keys The functions of some special keys are as follows SCAN ENTER ESC BS ALPHA FN POWER Scan a barcode Press this button will trigger the scanner to read a barcode if the scanner port is enabled Enter There are two enter keys on the side of the scan key Normally the enter keys are used for command execution or input confirmation Escape Usually this key is used to stop and exit current operation Back Space If this key is being pressed down longer than one second a clear code will be sent The toggle key for Alphabet Numeral input When the system is in alpha mode a small icon will be shown on the display and each numeral key can be used to generate one of the three capital letters For example numeral 2 can be used to produce A B or C Pressing the same key twice within one second will call the letter B Pressing the same key without halting longer than one second will cause the three letters to be shown in a circula
10. ter follows the program number 01 06 it can be either b c or f which represents BASIC program C program or font file respectively The program name is up to 9 characters and the program size is in unit of K bytes Activate To copy one of the 6 resident programs to the Active Memory to make it become the active program After activating the original program in the Active Memory will be replaced by the new one Note a font file cannot be activated and a BASIC program cannot be activated either if the BASIC run time does not exist Upload To transmit the application programs to a host PC or another terminal The function allows a 4 3 2 terminal to be cloned without going through a PC System The system module provides the following services Information The system information includes hardware version serial number manufacturing date kernel version C library or BASIC run time version application program version and hardware configurations Settings The system settings include the following 1 Clock Set date and time for the system 2 Backlight Set the staying on duration for the keyboard and LCD backlight Default the lights go off after 20 seconds 3 CPU Speed Set CPU running speed There are five speeds available Full speed half speed quarter speed eighth speed and sixteenth speed Default Full speed 4 Auto Off Set time threshold for automatically power off when no operation is taking pla
11. ting way Only when stop pressing the key for longer than one second or pressing another key will the system send the real key code to the application program The function key This key cannot be activated alone it must be pressed with one numeral key at the same time For example FN 1 generates function 1 FN 2 generates function 2 etc up to 9 functions Also this key can be combined with the UP DOWN arrow keys to adjust the contrast of the LCD And when this key is combined with the ENTER key it will turn ON OFF the backlight Power On Off To prevent a faulty push it needs about 1 5 sec continuous pressing to turn On Off the power 4 2 Application mode This is the default operation mode when turning on the power The operation depends on the application module Please refer to section 4 4 4 3 System mode To enter the system menu you need to press the 7 9 and POWER keys simultaneously upon power up the terminal For details of the services provided by the system please refer to section 4 2 4 4 Kernel mode To enter the kernel menu you need to press 7 9 and POWER keys simultaneously to enter the system menu first then power off the unit and press 7 7 and POWER key simultaneously Or if the battery is just reloaded then press 7 7 and POWER key simultaneously will directly go to the kernel For details of the services provided by the kernel please refer to section 4 1 4 5 Application Manager Although the
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