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1. Adjust Contrast Viagnost ics i Diagnostics raSssworas FAFE User Access Settings ALLARM M MDQdAQ M5960 Settings Security Settings Set Resume Password Set Admin Password Clear All Passwords Admin Access Settings Adjust Contrast Jiagnos tics REQUEST PASSWORD FOR 11 24 am E gt MHS900 Admin Access Settings LJ Show Locked Icon Request Admin Fwd for bl Settings Tools Utils Program Mgmt Diagnostics 4 Save Settings b Diagnostics Show Locked Icon 42 The Request Admin Pwd for function allows the administrator to set up password protection for the following items The user must know the password to access the selected items Settings Tools Utils Program Mgmt Diagnostics lt Save Settings gt You must select lt Save Settings gt in order to make the setting permanent Program Settings Cree M MooO M5900 Settings Barcode Settings Security Settings FProgram Settings FL Uplink Settings Power Management Set Date amp Time Adjust Contrast j Diagnostics SINGLE FILE MODE 8 02 am E MEDDA m5900 Settings Frogram Settings LI Single File Mode Clear Data Ask bl uta Stop Running 4 Save Settings b Adjust Contrast Single file mode disables the use of multiple data capture files for all programs If this is selected the user will never need to select a capture file to use The capture file DataFile will be2. feature by pressing the Lock Blue Modifier followed by the Aloha key To disable Alpha Lock the user can press the Unlock Yellow Modifier followed by the Alpha key SCAN l ili a m 0 ENTER 4 T Alpha l ins Shit Exc Menu Space The Shift key can be locked and unlocked in the same manner to create a CAPS lock Locking the Kevpad The M5900 35 kev numeric kevpad can also be completelv disabled to prevent unwanted kev presses This is useful if the user is transporting the M5900 hand held computer in a holster but does not wish to power off the device To lock the M5900 35 kev Keypad press the Lock Blue Modifier followed by the Esc key The unit will disregard any further key presses and display a warning to the user To re enable the keypad press the Unlock Yellow Modifier followed by the Esc key M5900 Keyboard 4 White Kevs Numeric 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 period and Backlight Lamp The M5900 Display Screen The M5900 portable data 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 e Me Soo Kun Program s Settings Tools Utils cy Program Mgmt Diagnostics 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 M5900 Scanner The M5900 portable data te
3. M5900 Portable Data Terminal 2008 American Microsystems LTD U S e r S G u l d e Effective Date Januarv 2008 AML Website www amltd com M5900 PORTABLE DATA TERMINAL User s Guide Disclaimer American Microsvstems 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 Microsvstems Ltd to determine whether anv such changes have been made The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of American Microsvstems 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 c Product Name Model 5900 Portable Data Terminal Model Number M5900 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 interference received inclu
4. The Barcode Settings function allows you to make changes to the way specific bar codes are scanned by the internal scan engine 21 General Settings EFE CHET mm M5900 Barcode Settings t General Settings Scanner Settings Symbologies Scan Editing Audio Feedback Data liewer Options 4 Save Settings F 4 Restore Default F J T TE STANDARD OPTIONS Be MM MS960 General Settings Standard Options Send Type ID iY Allow Dup Reads Advanced Options LI Keyboard Input Mode Term Char Mone LI Allow TC Override LL a E T Send Type ID 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 OFFS Do not transmit Bar Code Type ID Allow Dup Reads ON Enable reading the same bar code multiple times OFF Disable reading the same bar code twice in a row 22 ADVANCED OPTIONS Keyboard Input Mode TERM CHAR ON Strips any termination character from the bar code that was scanned OFF Does not strip any termination characters from the bar code Be IM M5900 Be Mm M5900 General Settings Standard Options Char LI Send Type ID El Allow Dup Reads Advanced Options LI Keyboard Input Mode t Term Char Mone Cl Allow TC Override a The optional T
5. LI ISEH Plessy Uj MSI F IL oR LL i Plessy al hoe 2 Chk Digits Required ON Twovalid 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 1st Chk Digit Mod 11 ON The First Check Digit must be mod 11 OFF The First Check Digit must be mod 10 Send Ist Check Digit ON Transmit the First Check Digit OFF Do not transmit the First Check Digit Send 2nd 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 33 CODE 11 EHTA Mu H5309 sumbolaogies Supplements LI 2 Chk Digits Require Send lst Check Digi Code 43 Code il PRSS Int 2 of 5 Codabar Code 128 Code 43 MSI Plessy kFCode il 2 Chk Digits Required ON Two valid check digits are required for each label OFF One valid check digit is required for each label Send Ist Check Digit ON Transmit the First Check Digit OFF Do not transmit the First Check Digit Send 2nd Check Digit ON Transmit the Second Check Digit OFF Do not transmit the Second Check Digit RSS ETE MU MEDDA MA MEJQQ sumbolaogiez FES 14 Act
6. Push Esco Goto Program Menu Goto Menu Press any Key gt Press h for Help The M5900 portable data 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 49 Calendar l 2 18 pmilli mu MS900 alzifz2 2a 2a 25 26 27 28 28 sal LLI L Xou can use the pop up a calendar to make seeing the date easier Barcode Data Viewer 6 05 am EO h eters Barcode Data Viewer CODE 39 Ai sdzBrsu h 30313233343536313B39a CODE 39 SAMPLE 5341 4dS04c45a UPL A 119298 7342555 313139323934313334323335a Press 4 ESC F to Quit 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 Esc key to quit Clone Device eo 11 33 am mob AQQ Mob MSoOo Send Files Receive Files Waiting for connection ili Run Program Waiting for connection from host FC from host FC tleha tie iia Send Clone Data Receive Clone Data ee a le DE Timeouts B CRC B Press any key to abort Timeouts B CAC b Diagnostics Press any key to abort ag the file transfer the file transfer Ti The Clone Device function allows the user to backup and save the current device setti
7. and time it was created SERIAL NUMBER 2 22 pm E HS900 Fee EE M5900 Hil Kun Program Hil kun Program Diagnostics Firmware Wersions Diagnostics Firmware Wersions Serial Number Battery Status Resource Usage Diagnostics ej Serial Number serial Number Battery Status Resource Usage 7 BHEPPH 1 The Serial Number function displays the information about the M5900 portable data terminals serial number BATTERV STATUS 2 22 pm E HS900 Hil Kun Program Diagnostics Firmware Wersions Serial Number Battery Status Resource Usage a Diagnostics RESOURCE USAGE 2 22 pm E HS900 il Kun Program Diagnostics Firmware Wersions Serial Number Battery Status Resource Usage Diagnostics 54 2 23 pm BL Seer Di ad Battery Status Main Entteru 378 Backup Battery 94 li 2 23 pm E MS 200 Resource Usage System Storage 1800 Pa KA az Program Storage bx SSS FAM 44 IMI CPU R The M5900 Terminal Memorv The M5900 Memorv Allocation To reduce weight and increase reliabilitv the M5900 does not have a mechanical hard drive like a standard PC and all programs and data must be stored in the M5900 s electronic memory devices The M5900 has two types of electronic memory devices Flash and SDRAM The SDRAM memory works much like a standard PC The Linux operatin
8. as trigger is held up to the Laser Timeout value in seconds Recommended Pulse Mode Continues to keep the scanner active even when the trigger is not held down up to the Laser Timeout value in seconds lt gt Scan Timeout 24 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 lt gt Read Verify Performs bar code re reads the number of times O 9 required for applications where accuracy is critical This is used where the bar code is poorly printed or damaged Symbologies E EE Q am IA H5900 Barcode Settings General Settings Scanner Settings F Symbologies Scan Editing Audio Feedback Data Viewer Options 4 Save Settings F 4 Restore Default F 1 L a F The Symbology Settings function allows you to make changes to each individual bar code CODE 39 2 17 pm SES 10 51 em Mm Hoa Symbol ogies Supplements Int 2 af 3 Lodabar Code 176 Code 43 MSI Plessy Code 11 1e RSS Symbologies Code 39 MI Full ASCII Pl Mod 43 Chk Digit Cl Send Chk Digit Cl Concatenate Mode El SI Plessy Code 11 b RSS Full ASCII ON Enable the Full ASCII Extension 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 Co
9. connection from host FL Receiving file Receiving file WA A mot WA A mot MI MS Bytes received Bytes received 14131271962620 1495064 19627626 BPS 16644 ETA 1 49 BPS 17868 ETA Bere HAK Retries 6 HAK Retries 6 Press any key to abort Press any key to abort the file transfer the file transfer HAK Retries H Press any key to abort the file transfer 17 The Receive Files screen is shown waiting for a response from the PC At any time the user can hit the Esc key to see the Firmware Update Main Menu screen AML AML AML Results Verifying Flashing File transfer complete FLASHING FIRMWARE kernel passed elf Unpacking Files rdisk passed ee decoder passed Do UT turn off the hand held Firmware Update Firmware Update Firmware Update 1 153 W113 W113 Updating Decoder Updating Decoder Updating Decoder FLASHING FIRMWARE FLASHING FIRMWARE FLASHING FIRMWAR Current HTIZ S amp 24 Current HTI S 6 24 Current HTIZ S amp 24 Stat Environment Init Stat Checking SE stat Stat Updating SE Firmware Update Firmware Update Firmware Update J1 13 J1 13 J1 13 Updating Decoder Flash Complete Shutting Doun FLASHIHG FIRMWARE Rebooting the Unit in Current ATIZ S 8 24 Flash Successful z Hen ATI72E B 74 Press amy key to CANCEL Stat Complete Firmware Update Firmware Update Firmware Update wi 13 v1 13 v1 13 When finished hit the Reboot Hand Held and wait for the
10. 02 pmllil MMMMLl i l619 Scan Editing Editing Disabled Freamble Disabled Postamble Disabled Enable Scan Editing Check box must be checked for any of the editing options below to be valid Disabled Disable Data Editing of bar codes ERESI MM HS900 scan Editing Editing Disabled Editing Disabled All Types Single Type Postamble Disabled All Types Enable Data Editing of all bar codes 36 Eee mg EEL Scan Editing Editing All Types i Strip Leading 4 Strip Trailing LI Strip End Spaces Preamble Disabled Postamble Disabled Single Type Enable Data Editing of a single bar code Be mM MEJ90d 2 05 pm mM MS 200 Scan Editing Editing Single Type Types Code 39 UFL E 4 Strip Leading B EAM 13 4 Strip Trailing B EAH 5 LI Strip End Spaces Int 2 of 3 Preamble Disabled Lodabar Code 125 Code 43 MSI Flessu Code il Postamble Disabled lt gt Strip Leading 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 lt gt Strip Trailing 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 End Spaces ON Any Trailing Spaces will be stripped from the da
11. 2 different styles of communications ports RS 232 RJ 45 and USB Type II The M5900 Cradle also has 2 communications ports RS 232 DB 9 and USB Type II The M5900 Communications Cradle uses a standard RS 232 DB 9 Male DB 9 Female cable Both communication connectors on the back of the M5900 cradle are wired straight through This means that the communications settings on the M5900 portable data terminal will determine the settings on the communication cradle The M5900 Cradle has no internal or external settings that can be changed 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 15 Using the M5900 This chapter describes using the M5900 portable data terminal for the first time Initial Startup Cold Boot hen the M5900 is turned on for the first time it performs a cold boot The cold boot process loads the operating system into the M5900 s virtual memory so it will execute as fast as possible This process only takes a few seconds You should program the current date and time into the real time clock of the M5900 terminal This allows programs to time and date stamp information as it is collected AML Sains M5900 02 17 PM lt Saue gt Loading In order to force a cold bo
12. 50 nm Symbologies Code 39 UPC EAN I 20f5 Codabar Code 128 Code 93 MSI Plessey Code 11 RSS Typical performance at 73 4 F P3 Ci on high quality bir code symbols Width of Pean in Inches Depth of Field In Inches Reading distance for the Standard High Speed Laser Typleal performance at 73 4 F tea C am high quality bar code symbols e0 Width of Bear in Inches qa All inertas bar wlth 1 Depth of Field in Inches 25 30 35 40 45 Reading distance for the Standard High Speed Laser Width of 1 in Inches 70 mil reflective 100 mil reflective Cnarrow bar width Depth of Fielo rT rt t F Ft PTF in Inches 40 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 Reading distance for the Long Range Laser 1 41 Width of 1 in Inches 70 mil reflective e 100 mil reflective narrow bar width Depth of Field 5 in Inches Reading distance for the Advanced Long Range Laser Barcode symbologies are always measured in mils This usually refers to the narrowest bar width One mil equals 0 001 therefore a 0 01 wide 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 M5900 Scanner LED The M5900 has a multi color LED to indi
13. 8 Country Code OFF Donottransmit the EAN 8 Countrv Code Send Check Digit ON Transmit the EAN 8 Check Digit character OFF Do not transmit the EAN 8 Check Digit character EAN 13 Send Countrv Code ON Transmit the EAN 13 Check Digit character OFF Do not transmit the EAN 13 Check Digit character Send Check Digit ON Transmit the EAN 13 Check Digit character OFF Do not transmit the EAN 13 Check Digit character SUPPLEMENTS oe ae M HS ETT EP MEDDA symbology Settings ai csaa am o o Supplements Symbologies 4 Code 39 UFE jir EAH Allow 2 Digit Sup elk Supplements Allow 3 Digit Sup Require UPC Sup Require EAM Sup Send Separator Space MSI Plessy Code 11 1p RSS Allow 2 Digit Sup 28 ON Enable reading 2 digit supplements Option 0 above must be set on OFF Disable reading 2 digit supplements Allow 5 Digit Sup ON Enable reading 5 digit supplements Option 0 above must be set on OFF Disable reading 5 digit supplements Require UPC Sup ON Enable reading UPC supplements Option 0 above must be set on OFF Disable reading UPC supplements Require EAN Sup ON Enable reading EAN supplements Option 0 above must be set on OFF Disable reading EAN supplements Require Bookland Sup 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 bar code data and the supplemen
14. 9 or period can be pressed and released multiple times to allow input of any of the three or four red svmbols on the kev After no other kev has been pressed for 200 milliseconds the input will be pro cessed 7 o4 Alpha ins Esc Menu For example to type the letter b the user would press the Aloha key ONCE followed by the 2 key TWICE Ifthe user does not press any other key for 200 milliseconds the input will be processed as a lower case letter b If the user had pressed any key other than the 2 key within the 200 milliseconds timeout the system would have processed the b and followed it with the next key If the user had pressed the 2 key a third time within the timeout period the input would have been processed as a lower case letter c To input a capital letter the user must press the Shift key before the Aloha key or directly after the press of the JAlphal kev For example to type the capital letter B the user could press the Shift kev ONCE followed by the Aloha key ONCE followed by the 2 key TWICE or alternatively they could press the Aloha key ONCE followed by the Shift key ONCE followed by the 2 key TWICE The system will respond to either input with a capital letter B M5900 Keyboard 3 Using the 35 key Keypad cont d Using Lock and Unlock on the 35 kev Kevpad If the user needs to input a large amount of alphabetic data thev can temporarilv enable the Alpha Lock
15. C to overwrite any existing program or data file with the same name on the M5900 terminal lt Save Settings gt You must select lt Save Settings gt in order to make the setting permanent 46 Power Management ee M MDQdAQ M5000 Settings Barcode Settings Security Settings Program Settings PC Uplink Settings Power Management Set Date Time Adjust Contrast Diagnostics The Power Management function allows the user to make changes in the way the M5900 portable data terminal conserves power consumption AUTO SUSPEND AFTER Bt m M5900 M5088 Settings km ee ep OT Re pe Power Management Auto suspend after i Minutes 5 4 Soave Settings F Adjust Contrast Jiagnostics Warning You can disable the Power Management timer by setting a value of OFF However this will increase battery usage and decrease battery life Minutes The Auto suspend after determines how long in minutes before the M5900 portable data terminal will turn off the display and halt the current program when no activity is happening on the terminal lt Save Settings gt You must select lt Save Settings gt in order to make the setting permanent 47 Set Date amp Time Be m M5900 BCT MEN Hoo DateTime emer 01 14 AM M5900 Settings Barcode Settings Security Settings Program Settings PC Uplink Settings Power Management Set Date amp Time Power Managemen Set Da
16. M5900 terminal to decompress and install the files Once the files are decompressed and stored in memory the unit will automatically re boot and start normally The M5900 firmware is available on the AML website www amltd com Note The latest firmware files can be downloaded off the AML website 18 The M5900 Program Generator In order to write a custom program for the M5900 vou must use the M5900 Program Generator The Program Generator is installed on a Windows based PC and allows the user to write custom applications with little or no programming skills These programs along with associated data files are uploaded to the M5900 terminal using the USB or serial connector Once data is collected information can then be downloaded from the M5900 using the Program generator tools This data can then be exported to be used by other PC based programs M5900 Program Generator M5900 Program Generator PI Description Captures one field of information p Field Name s liem Number p Description Captures iwo fields of information ae Field Namejs Item Number Quantity MA Description Captures three fields of information f Field Name s Mem Number Quantity Location il i A Desorption Captures move or iranisier mormaton wee Field Name s Hem Num Qty From Loc To Loc Captures FO receipt information gt PO Number liem Number Quantity The M5900 Built in Programs The M5900 comes standard with se
17. Options 4 Save Settings F 4 Restore Default F ie L 2 is The following settings determine what tone and duration the M7100 beeper will perform after a good bar code scan You must save the settings for them to take effect 38 AUDIO FEEDBACK EREET Mm H5900 Audio Feedback Tone Medium Length Medium 4 Soave Settings F i Restore Default F Vilagnostics Tone Off Low Medium High Length Chirp Short Medium Long Data Viewer Options Be Mm HS9200 ERESI m EJ309 Barcode Settings General Settings Data Viewer Options Barcode Settings General Settings Scanner Settings Symbologies Scan Editing Audio Feedback kOata Viewer Options 4 Save Settings F LS Pe rt l jA la inr ri jA la 4 Save Settings F 4 Restore Default F et A To view these bar code types in the data viewer they must be enabled checked 39 lt SAVE SETTINGS gt Fea BP M5900 Barcode Settings General Settings Scanner Settings Symbologies Scan Editing Audio Feedback Data Viewer Options 4 Save Settings b 4 Restore Default ji g ja Fo Ar You must either save your setting or you can restore the default settings for all bar code options lt RESTORE DEFAULT gt Fea Mt M5900 Barcode Settings General Settings Scanner Settings Symbologies Scan Editing Audio Feedback Data Viewer Options 4 Save Settings b 4 Restore Default You can restore factory defau
18. b Address www amitd com TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCING THE M5900 What to Expect Warranty General Conventions M5900 TERMINAL OVERVIEW Using the M5900 Keyboard Key Values The M5900 Display Screen The M5900 Scanner The M5900 Scanner LED scanner information and Labeling The Optional M5900 Handle The M5900 Communications Ports The M5900 Charger Serial Adapter Charging The Optional M5900 Cradle The Optional M5900 Cradle USING THE M5900 Initial Startup Cold Boot Updating the Firmware The M5900 Program Generator The M5900 Built in Programs NO Pp oon AR Ww OW 11 12 13 13 14 16 16 17 19 19 THE M5900 MENU SYSTEM Main Menu Run Program M5900 Settings Barcode Settings Security Settings Resume Password Program Settings PC Uplink Settings Power Management Set Date amp Time Adjust Contrast Tools Utilities Calculator Calendar Barcode Data Viewer Clone Device Program Mgmt Send Data to PC Get Data from PC View Program Info Erase a Data File Remove a Program Diagnostics 20 20 21 21 21 40 41 43 44 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 50 51 51 51 52 52 52 53 THE M5900 TERMINAL MEMORY 55 The M5900 Memory Allocation 55 GETTING STARTED Introducing the M5900 This chapter describes how to get started using your M5900 portable data terminal and get you up and running fast to fit your budget terminal The ergonomic design easily fits in even the smallest
19. cate 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 Scanner information and Labeling The M5900 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 II 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 including 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 TATION LAEE R LIGHT WHEN O PEM OO POT STARE IRTO BEAN notation bem fl a el el on p fid mij bu i 10 The Optional M5900 Handle The M5900 has an optional pistol grip style handle for users who prefer the point and
20. d and receive data e Connect and use the M5900 serial and USB 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 M5900 terminal it s important that you understand key conventions and terms used in this manual Keys SMALL CAPS KEY Bold Italic Italic Bold Click Select Description Refers to a specific menu selection contained in the M5900 in order to continue or complete a task The square brackets indicate a specific key on the M5900 portable data terminal s key pad Words you type for example when you are instructed to type A setup Bold also refers to existing filenames 7 Notes Warning And section references 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 M5900 Kevboard The M5900 has two
21. de 39 This sets the reader to the standard Code 39 mode Mod 43 Chk Digit 25 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 Chk 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 ON Enable Concatenate Mode The concatenate mode allows the M7100 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 M7100 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 UPC 10 51 pm Oi ME HOOD 3 47 pm MAN HSooo Syumbologqy Settings Symbologies PI Convert ta UFC A Send System Send Check Digit ETA Convert ta ERH 13 Send System send Check Digit UPC E Convert to UPC A ON Convert all UPC E labels to their UPC A equivalents before transmission After conversion the reader will follow
22. ding 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 2007 American Microsystems Ltd All rights reserved 2190 Regal Parkway 7 Euless TX 76040 Phone 817 571 9015 Fax 817 571 6176 We
23. el Right arrow Moves the cursor right one character at a time and toggles between menu selection options 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 Space Enters the space character Using the 35 key Keypad Scan Kev Power Kev Backlight Key Unlock Key Purple Modifier Lock Key Green Modifier Cursor Keys Enter Key Aloha Modifier shift Modifier Escape Key Menu Key Space Key Key Function Power Button Turn on off the M5900 unit SCAN Key Enable the bar code scanner Unlock Key Enable the Blue Modifier Enable the Yellow Modifier If the current application supports it toggle between Insert mode and Replace mode Return to the Main Menu or cycle through available menus Alpha Key Enable the Aloha modifier to type alphabetic data Enable the Shift modifier for the next key press M5900 Keyboard 2 Using the 35 kev Keypad cont d Using the Alpha kev on the 35 kev Kevpad If the M5900 hand held computer is equipped with the numeric keypad the unit will allow alphabetic input in a mobile phone style interface Pressing the Alpha kev once will put the kevboard into Alpha Mode Within Alpha Mode a numeric kev O
24. ents Int 2 of 3 Lodabar RKCode 126 31 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 Chk Digi ON Transmit the Mod 10 Check Digit with the bar code entry OFF Do not transmit the Mod 10 Check Digit Send EAN Type ID ON Transmit the EAN Type ID OFF Do not transmit the EAN Type ID CODE 93 Pe MEIAQ ETC m M5900 sumbologies symbology Settings ee 29 F Supplements mse Int 2 of 5 jir Codabar na J3 Code 176 Code 93 Met eee MSI Plessy Code il 5 le ASS 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 space 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 32 MSI PLESSV ETE mu HS0 symbology Settings MSI Plessy LI 2 Chk Digits Require ist Chk Digit Mod ii LJ Send ist Check Digi LI Send 2nd Check Digi
25. ermination 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 Be m HS9200 General Settings Standard Options LI Send Type ID LF Allow Dup Reads Advanced Options LI Keyboard Input Mode Term Char Custom 4 gt Custom Char xb Tl Foe hm l If the User Defined Termination Character is selected then use the left and gt right arrow keys to select the custom character Allow TC Override 23 Allows the user to override a Termination Character embedded in a bar code If the bar code has a non printable termination character it will be truncated and replaced by the selected termination character Scanner Settings 12 48 am IMMA H5900 Barcode Settings General Settings FScqanner Settings Symbologies Scan Editing Audio Feedback Data liewer Options 4 Save Settings F 4 Restore Default F i sa Lr a These options are used to configure the laser or CCD device behavior and the trigger mode for the M7100 handheld terminal TRIGGER PULSE 2 17 pm BEE Barcode Settings Sone Le a a aaa E Scanner Settings Trigger Trigger Mode i Scan Timeout 3 4 Read Werify g i Restore Default F Diagnostics Trigger Mode Trigger activates scanning device for as long
26. ftware protocol you are using The M5900 ProgGen function is used with the M5900 Program Generator You can set the Softcom32 to either extended ASCII or standard ASCII mode The zZMODEM function transfers the capture data file using standard zmodem protocol The xMODEM function transfers the capture data file using standard xmodem protocol The No Protocol function dumps the raw ASCII capture data file through the serial port DEVICE SETTINGS Ee m r s900 FL Uplink Settings USE Slawe Baud Faritu Bits Flow GI Auto Uploa 4 Upload Delay bl Auto Download LJ Auto Overwrite 4 Save Settings b Port RS 232 USB Slave Baud 300 bps 1200 bps 45 9600 bps 19200 bps 38400 bps 57600 bps 115200 bps Paritv Even Odd Bits 8 1 8 2 7 1 7 2 Flow xon xoff RTS CTS Auto Upload Auto Upload allows the currently active data file to be sent to the PC any time it is requested by the PC No user intervention from the M5900 terminal is required lt gt Upload delay Primarily used for the optional M5900 cradle Allows the user to set the M5900 terminal for upload download options while holding the terminal and giving a short delay until the terminal is placed into the cradle Auto Download Auto Download allows the PC to send the selected program and data file without user intervention on the M5900 terminal Auto Overwrite Auto Overwrite allows the selected program file and data file on the P
27. g system and any programs currently being executed are utilizing the SDRAM memory Very large programs that exceed the SDRAM memory storage size cannot be executed on the M5900 Some of the Flash memory is used by the Linux operating system along with other associated programs On the M5900 there is a large percentage of Flash memory available for user programs 2 MB Decompressed Linux Kernel 8 MB Decompressed Root Filesystem 4 MB Background applications and Main Menu 2 MB Application Interpreter So 32 MB 2 8 4 4 2 16 MB free for use for user programs So there is usually around 16 MB free SDRAM on the M5900 terminal at any given time to run user applications 55 Flash Memory 16 MB SDRAM Memorv 32 MB Bootloader and Environment Backup Linux Kernel for flashing primary firmware Decompressed Linux Kernel Backup Ramdisk Decompressed Root Filesvstem for flashing primary firmware Primary Linux Kernel Primary Ramdisk Non volatile Storage Programs Data and Settings Background Applications and Main Menu Cross System Settings Contrast etc Scratch Pad File System Volatile File Memory Area Free File Memory Area 56 Index A Advanced Long Range laser 6 Audio Feedback 39 40 B Barcode Settings 22 Built in Programs 20 C Calculator utilitv 50 Calendar 51 Clear Password 43 cold boot 17 Communication Ports 16 D Display Screen 5 E Expanded Memor
28. ger charges the M5900 portable data terminal and has a built in null modem adapter that allows for RS 232 serial communications Charging Do not turn the M5900 terminal off and insert the ACC 5910 Modular plug into the bottom of the M5900 It begins to charge as soon as it is inserted Terminal can not be powered off while on charger M5900 Charger Serial Adaptor RS 232 Communications Cable Terminal Connector Cable Plug in Power Supply 13 The Optional M5900 Cradle The M5900 Portable Data Terminal has available an optional charging and communications cradle The cradle automatically charges the M5900 battery while it is resting in the cradle The cradle also includes an extra slot to charge a spare battery The M5900 cradle can accommodate the M5900 with or without the optional M5900 handle The M5900 Cradle has three indicator lights POWER Indicates that the M5900 Cradle is plugged in MAIN Indicates the M5900 main battery is charging SPARE Indicates the spare battery is charging 14 When the batterv charging LED is red the batterv is charging When the batterv charge LED is green the batterv is fullv charged A fullv discharged batterv takes about 6 hours to completelv recharge Warning The batterv will discharge if the charger does not remain plugged in while the M5900 terminal is in cradle or on the charger The M5900 Cradie s Communication Ports The M5900 portable data terminal has
29. ive RSS Limited Active ASS Expanded Active Send EAN Type ID Application Inter fac Linkage Character Send Check Digit Code il a ot x l a IE dil ii b PSG symbology Settings EAM Supplements Int 2 af 5 Codabar Code 1283 Code 435 MSI Plessy RSS 14 Active ON Enable reading the described bar codes 34 OFF Disable reading of the described bar codes RSS Limited Active ON Enable reading the described bar codes OFF Disable reading of the described bar codes RSS Expanded Active ON Enable reading the described bar codes OFF Disable reading of the described bar codes Send EAN Type ID 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 Scan Editing 12 51 am MAN MoOood Barcode Settings General Settings Scanner Settings Symbologies Scan Editing Audio Feedback Data Viewer Options 4 Save Settings F 4 Restore Default F a 35 The Scan Editing allows data editing modification before transmission SCAN EDITING l 1
30. kevboard options 55 kev Alphanumeric Keyboard 35 key Numeric Keyboard v 9 ENTER 4 Alpha Ins Shift Shift sc Menu Space Alphanumeric Overlav Numeric Overlav The high contrast color coded overlav surrounding the kevboard kevs indicates alternate functions of each key Pressing a modifier key Shift Alt Ctl Lock Unlock Func will enable that modification for the next key press only M5900 Keyboard M5900 Terminal Overview This chapter describes the features of the M5900 portable data terminal O save 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 M5900 55 key Keyboard The M5900 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 M5900 terminal has detected the key press Booono co CD MOM ED The red power key turns the M5900 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 The white black light bulb key turns on off the display backlight The backlight will automatically shut off after a predetermined time has expired This predetermined time can be programmed by the user The yellow SCAN button activates the M5900 scan engine The button i
31. lts for all the Barcode Settings by using Restore Default Security Settings CP M Hoe MS98H Settings Security Settings Program Settings PC Uplink Settings Power Management Set Date amp Time Adjust Contrast 40 Resume Password The M5900 allows for the use of a resume password This password must be entered in order to resume from a power off condition a ib Enter Possword a re Set Resume Password Br ea Mm MS960 HS9BA Settings Security Settings Set Resume Possword Set Admin Password Clear All Passwords Admin Access Settings l Adjust Contrast lLlagnostiIcs Set Change Password BS E M5900 H966 Settings Security Settings Set Resume Password Set Admin Password Clear All Passwords Admin Access Settings l Adjust Contrast Hiagnostics 41 Be m MS9060 M5900 Settings Security Settings Set Resume Possword Set Admin Password Clear All Passwords Enter Hew Resume Pwd arco Piagnos tics a Ce M MEDJQA H3966 Settings Security Settings Set Resume Possword Set Admin Password Clear All Passwords Al Enter Mew Admin Fwd Clear Password BT Mm MEJDA ep M HS H3906 Settings Security Settings MS98H Settings Security Settings Set Resume Password Set Admin Password Clear All Poasswords Set Resume Password Set Admin Password Clear All Passwords Admin Access Settings Admin Access Settings Adjust Contrast
32. ngs to transfer to a new device 50 Program Mgmt 2 15 pm H gt HS 200 Hil Run Program i Settings za a Tools Utils B Program Mgmt jg Diagnostics Send Data to PC 8 06 am E eters me fT M5900 Send Files Hil Run Program Waiting for connection from host FL Program Manager b5end Data ta FC Get Dota from FC Qiem Frogram Into Erase a Data File Remove a Frogram Q Timeouts CRC B Diagnostics Fress any key to abort A g the file transfer Get Data from PC 8 06 am E eters ME fT M5900 lii Run Program Program Manager File transfer complete Send Data to FL kGet Data from PC Wiew Frogram Info Erase a Data File Remove a Program Press any Key ta Diagnostics continue The Get Data from PC function allows new program files to be sent to the M5900 terminal If the received data is a new or modified program file it will be complied and installed on the M5900 terminal The first time an application is run after a cold boot the recompilation procedure will be automatically re run to facilitate instant program availability on subsequent runs 51 View Program Info EHTA E MS 8 08 am Meiers EHETI E ere ili Run Program Program Manager Send Oota ta PC Get Data from FC Installed festored Jan 1 2666 Bese kliem Frogram Info Erase a Data File Remove a Frogram Diagnostics Diagnostics Last Aun Jan 1 2666 HS The Vie
33. 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 T he M5900 portable data terminal is an ultra versatile high performance designed The M5900 utilizes a true fully functional Linux operating system The Linux operating system is well known for its stability speed and conservative memory usage The Linux operating system coupled with the M5900 s high speed processor makes the M5900 one of the fastest portable data 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 Power saving features of the M5900 includes auto off and power save modes which reduce power consumption until the operator provides input These features conserve battery power and lengthen the time between charges or battery replacement The M5900 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 M5900 portable data terminal In addition you will learn how to e Connect to your host computer e Customize your M5900 terminal e Create and execute programs GETTING STARTED e Collect and upload data e Sen
34. ot upon restart of the terminal press and hold the Power and SCAN buttons simultaneously for at least 5 seconds The red LED will flash rapidly and the unit will chirp and power down The unit will cold boot when powered on the next time The cold boot process will terminate any active program 16 Updating the Firmware The M5900 has a built in function which allows updating of the firmware The files will be transferred to the M5900 unit over the serial or USB cables The AML programming utilitv will be required which is included in the Program Generator package To upgrade the M5900 firmware vou must force a cold boot as described above When turning the unit back on for the first time press and hold the Menu Space and Shift key simultaneously then press the power key Once the AML M5900 splash screen appears release all the keys The unit should now show the Firmware Update screen Main Menu Set Download Options Cowhnload Firmware Werify File Integrity Flash Firmware Reboot Hand Held eee Firmware Update Firmware Update u1 13 j1 13 The Download Settings screen allows the user to set the proper communications tvpe and protocol p OnE 6 1 Hone Done gt 2 Done gt Done gt Firmware Update Firmware Update Firmware Update ul i3 v1 13 wi 13 6 Once the protocol is set select the lt Done gt function Receive Files Receive Files Receive Files Haiting far
35. rminal normally comes equipped with a scan engine that is capable of scanning single dimensional bar codes The M5900 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 650 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 22 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 Is 22 Min Print Contrast Minimum 40 absolute dark light reflectance measured at 6
36. s lt gt 2 Sets a second valid Fixed Length for Interleaved 2 of 5 Enter a two digit value to enter the length The default length 1s set to 6 characters lt gt 3 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 30 CODABAR 10 61 pmilSHw M59oo sumbologies MSI Plessy Code il z RSS Send Start Stop ETE m MHEDDA symbology Settings Code 39 UPE Lodabar LI Send Start Stop CLSI Formatting CI CLSI Check Digit Code 43 MSI 7 Plessy ON Transmit the Codabar start stop characters OFF Do not transmit the Codabar start stop characters CLSI Formatting ON The reader will insert a blank after the Ist Sth 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 option 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 CODE 128 cH ae M l ie ETE MEN S900 symbology Settings Code 39 UFC Code 128 Cl UCC 125 Verification Code 43 ml Send Mad 18 Chk Digi CI Send EAH Type ID Code 43 MSI Plessy MSI Plessy Code 11 z D MOS LIL lb RSS ja a sumbologies Lode 44 UPC EAM Supplem
37. s conveniently located for right or left hand use The seven blue keys consist of Func four arrow keys and two ENTER keys for right or left hand use 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 l backspace and Esc keys are also grey keys near the bottom of the keyboard Key Values Yellow Key SCAN 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 software system Hitting Func then a number selects a special function Functions 1 9 are selected by hitting the lt Func gt then lt I gt through lt 9 gt keys Function 10 is selected by hitting the lt Func gt then lt 0 gt Key Enter Performs the Enter function 4 Up arrow Moves the display screen up one line at a time or moves the display screen up one menu level Left arrow Moves the cursor left one character at a time and toggles between menu selection options Y Downarrow Moves the display screen down one line at a time or moves the display screen down one menu lev
38. shoot style The M5900 handle is secured to the M5900 portable data terminal by 4 screws The battery is then relocated in the handle for easy change out 11 The M5900 Communications Ports The M5900 has two tvpes of communications ports on the bottom of the unit PU i U l l bee eee ele l l l l r 1 l l ri L l l gt eed beset II 1 li NL EE ETE 1 li 1 li 1 li 1 li 1 li l F l l l 110987654321 Laaa l l l l SRC UPR The two ports are shown here Description of the RJ 45 10 Pin Connector RS 232 ns CUP Note A standard 8 pin l Ethernet connector i can be used to connect the M5900 to an RS 232 serial port 5 VDC out to handheld tethered scanned E RxD in to terminal TxD out from terminal RTS out from terminal GND L Bi gt uui TOF Pini Battery Charge in to terminal i printer In this case mor CTS in to terminal the2outsidepins ft b UDC USB data and 10 are not 4 RxD into terminal UDC USB data l connected Use the i i 2 TxD out from chart and example on i terminal OMJOMUMURkWUN 0 Battery Out from terminal the right to determine i 3 RTS out from terminal the nin aut Id ter eee T i 4 GND TTIE Description of the USB Type II Connector Slave only 1 5 VDC 2 Data 3 Data 4 GND 12 The M5900 Charger Serial Adapter The ACC 5910 Terminal Char
39. ta OFF No spaces will be stripped 37 l 1 03 pm mM M5200 Scan Editing t Type Code 39 4 Strip Leading B 4 Strip Trailing H LJ Strip End Spaces Preamble Disabled Type Fostamble Disabled Postamble ERETI M _ M59200 Scan Editing Editing Single Type Type Code 39 4 Strip Leading Bi 4 Strip Trailing amp LI Strip End Spaces Preamble Type Preamble Postambles Single Type Code 39 ab Disabled Preamble 4 Strip Leading Bi 4 Strip Trailing amp LI Strip End Spaces Preamble Bee MM MS900 Scan Editing Editing 1 03 pm EB meters Scan Editing Editing Single Type Type Code 39 Strip Leading Bi 4 Strip Trailing amp LI Strip End Spaces Preamble Single Type Type Code 54 Preamble Postamble Disabled 2 05 pm mM M5200 Scan Editing Editing Single Type Type Code 39 4 Strip Leading B 4 Strip Trailing B LJ Strip End Spaces Preamble Single Type Tupe Code 39 Preamble ab Postamble Single Type Types Code 39 Postamble Single Type Code 39 Disabled Disabled 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 Audio Feedback Fea EP M5900 Barcode Settings General Settings Scanner Settings Symbologies Scan Editing kHUudid Feedback ir L Data Uiewer
40. tal data OFF No separator space is inserted INT2OF5 FAS EE M5900 Ee MU M5900 sumbologies Symbology Settings f Code 39 Int 2 af 5 LI USS Check Digit FI OPEC Check Digit LI Send Check Digit LI Enable Fixed Length MSI Plessy li 4 Code 39 UPC os EAN aj Supplements k Int 2 of MSI Plessy Code il IF ASS F TEE L i as A La TF USS Check Digit Specifies 1f the USS check digit type will be used with Interleaved 2 of 5 29 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 Enable 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 OFF Disable Fixed Length mode Read all Interleaved 2 of 5 labels without regard to length lt gt 1 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 character
41. te amp Time Adjust Contras The Date Time function sets the M5900 portable data terminal s internal clock These setting are saved even if the unit is powered off The date and time set on the terminal can be used to time stamp data when it is collected Adjust Contrast BSE mu M5900 BE m MEDDA M5900 Settings Barcode Settings Security Settings Program Settings FL Uplink Settings Power Management set Date amp Time Adjust Contrast Viagnost ics H2966 Settings Barcode Settings Security Settings Program Settings FL Uplink Settings Power Management Set Date Time Adjust ahaz t The contrast can be set by selection the Contrast function from the M5900 Settings Menu The 4 left and gt right arrow keys can be used to fine tune the contrast The scroll bar below the M5900 Settings Menu window shows the current contrast level The ENTER key will save the changes to the permanent flash memory and ESC will abandon changes 48 Tools Utilities Ere Bt ME90d Hil Kun Program Settings Tools Utils ma Program Mgmt jg Diagnostics Calculator 8 03 am E M5900 Hil Run Program Tools amp Utils Har For table Mode Calculator Calendar Barcode Data Viewer Clone Device Diagnostics The Non Portable Mode function will dump the scanned data directly to the USB or Serial port using the specified protocol Quick Calc Quick Cale All
42. the UPC A programming options OFF No conversions will be performed Send System ON Transmit the UPC E Number System character 26 OFF Donottransmit the UPC E Number Svstem character Send Check Digit ON Transmit the UPC E Check Digit character OFF Do not transmit the UPC E Check Digit character UPC A Convert 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 System ON Transmit the UPC A Number System character OFF Do not transmit the UPC A Number System character Send Check Digit ON Transmit the UPC E Check Digit character OFF Do not transmit the UPC E Check Digit character EAN 10 51 pm oi NN MSOooo 3 47 pm IAN HS9 Syumbologqy Settings sumbologies LI B Fill EANS to EANIS ISBH Conversion ERH S LJ Send Country Code bl Send Check Digit ER 15 El Send Country Code El Send Check Digit MSI Plessy Code il a RASS 0 Fill EAN8 to EAN13 ON Add five leading zeros to EAN 8 labels After conversion the reader will follow the EAN 13 programming options OFF Noconversions will be performed 27 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 EAN 8 Send Countrv Code ON Transmit the EAN
43. used in place of a user defined capture filename 43 CLEAR DATA HCL M Hoe HC M HS E E H2966 Settings Barcode Settings Frogram Settings e e H3966 Settings b Edrre1nz Clear Data Clear Data Ask Ask Auta Stop Running set Date Time Adjust Contrast llagnostics Ask The Ask function will prompt the user as to what to do with the capture file Append The Append function will always append the capture file Clear The Clear function will always delete all the data in the capture file Auto Stop Running The Auto Stop Running function is used when changing the currently running program to a new program If selected the current program will stop and the new program will start without warning the user PC Uplink Settings ee M MDQAQ M5900 Settings Barcode Settings Security Settings Program Settings EFC Uplink Power Management set Date Time Adjust Contrast Diagnostics 44 PROTOCOL SETTINGS CE Et M5900 l 4 46 pmi MRA M5900 ECC E M5900 FL Uplink Settings PC Uplink Settings PC Uplink Settings RFProto M5906 ProgGen Proto 115266 bps Sot tcams2 Ext l Hone Sof teomi Std j Sal zMODEM gt Aone MODEM LI Auto Upload Ho Protocol 4 Upload Delay ATI i a LI Auto Download Auto Overwri te LI Auto Overwrite 4 Save Settings b 4 Save Settings F 4 Soave Settings b Set the Protocol to the upload and download so
44. veral built in programs PI P6 These programs can be used to collect data immediately or modified for a custom application 19 The M5900 Menu Svstem This chapter describes the Main Menu functions of the M5900 Portable data Terminal Main Menu ou may access the menu system by pressing the Menu key on the M5900 portable data 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 2114 pm E gt eer Kun Progran settings 4 Toois Utils ey Program Mgmt Diagnostics The menus can be navigated by using the up and down cursor keys A selection is made by pressing one of the two ENTER keys on the M5900 portable data terminal The ESC key will always exit the current menu The current time and battery status are shown at the top of the Menu screen 20 Run Program 2 15 pm H gt eee Kun Program Run ny Program Mgmt _ Diagnostics To run an installed program select Run Program then select the appropriate program from the program list M5900 Settings Ener Bo HE90d il Kun Program Settings A Tools Utils a Program Mgmt jg Diagnostics When you select the Settings menu item you will see the M5900 Settings sub menu Barcode Settings ITE mu M5900 H3906 Settings kEarcode Settings Security Settings Program Settings PC Uplink Settings Power Management Set Date Time
45. w Program Info function allows the user to see information on the programs currently installed on the M5900 terminal Erase a Data File Tt ee E M5900 lil Kun Program Program Manager Send Data to FE Get Data from FC Wiew Frogram Info Erase a Data File Remove a Frogram Diagnostics The Erase a Data File function allows the user to erase the capture data file from the M5900 terminal Remove a Program ERETI E gt M5200 Ee H M59200 ME Hooo Uerifty Remove Hi Run Program lili Kun Program This will completelu Program Manager remove the program Send Data to FE Get Data from FC HarehauseTrazt Jiem Frogram Info Erase a Data File Remove a Program v Remove Cancel Diagnostics jg Diagnostics The Remove a Program function allows the user to erase a program file from the M5900 terminal 52 Diagnostics EAS IM Moo li Kun Program s Settings Tools Utils A Program Mgmt Diagnostics FIRMWARE VERSIONS 2 22 pm mob EAOQ ae hn Mood Firmware Wersions ilii Run Program Bootloader 1G Diagnostics Applications 8 2 8 Firmware Versions Jul 28 2666 89 41 41 Serial Humber Battery Status Kernel 2 6 16 Resource Usage Jul 26 z666 11 28 49 m p Decoder B d RTIZSUL EL Q Diagnostics LAS cksum 22AS Rew B The Firmware Version function displays the information about the M5900 portable data terminals firmware version and the date
46. y 56 F force a cold boot 17 G General Settings 23 I Internal clock 49 K Key Values 4 Keyboard 3 L linear imager 5 Long Range laser 6 M M5900 Communications Ports 13 M5900 Cradle 15 M5900 Program Generator 20 M5900 Settings 22 Main Menu 21 Memory Allocation 56 Menu System 21 O Optional M5900 Handle 12 P PC Uplink Settings 45 Power Management 48 Program Settings 44 57 R Reading distance 7 Run Program 22 S Scanner LED 9 Scanner Settings 25 Securitv Settings 41 Set Date amp Time 49 Set Change Password 42 Setting the date 51 Sleep Timer 48 standard laser 6 Symbologies 26 T Terminal Charger 14 Terminal Overview 3 Tools Utils 50 U Updating the Firmware 18 User Access Settings 43 W Warranty 2
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