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Hand Held Products Dolphin 7200 Battery Charger User Manual

1. E 4 xi divesdeas E 4 SED suda ETE E 4 rad m A m E 5 DEN S r EE E E E 5 TIME N N E 5 TRUENA IPC E cud en e be E 5 PY DE ural aR wa ada RA E 5 VIBR c E 5 rdg A E 5 Mo OQ E 5 Appendix F Declarations of Conformity viii Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Dolphin 7200 mobile computer You have made a wise choice in selecting the Dolphin 7200 a device known worldwide for its ergonomic shape light weight versatility and single handed data collection features Ergonomics The patented shape allows true one handed operation and fits either hand comfortably Built to last the Dolphin s ruggedly built case houses a 386 microprocessor and DOS operating system that is easily programmable with standard programming tools like Microsoft Visual C C Borland C C or Visual Basic Durability Dolphin is one of the most durable devices available and is designed to withstand repeated five foot drops onto a concrete floor It also resists extreme temperatures humidity levels and dust conditions Features Th
2. 4 1 Charging the Battery Through the RS 232 Port u ekere ee keke kek kek kr nennen 4 1 sending and Receiving Data 4 kela itai seed etie eat tbe due Vala weku eh k nad van iia 4 2 Chapter 5 Dolphin 7200 2D Mobile Computer About the Dolphin 7200 2D Mobile CompUter u ekere keke rennen nennen nenne 5 1 Supported Symbologies iare eerte reete ioter e kena ed ne behna R S k Pre d de k na NE ieia e 5 1 Reading Barcodes ss DD gt e gt gt _ _ wr w w mmmm mmmmgmeeemme 5 2 Capturing mages c rented te ie retinere hiver nea Leve else esie ete eie ra Eae Erat eo pede 5 3 Lightings Cornditl0nS M N N 5 3 Dolphin 7200 2D Demo Software sees eene lak evecie and uan a Hele a da e va n hO 5 3 Re Installing the Dolphin 7200 Demo ApplicatlonS rexek kk xe ke K k kek 5 3 Dolphin Demo Main SCreen a 55i 5 4 Fl DeCOdimS Detno 5 be nete e s yan e we nis y Fe bere van d na Wa hen A Ka Mer n e ekek h K keke 5 4 BA Bid NN Dn N N gr rrr 5 5 F3 LOQ Im eing Deo tirer ti Dti e RANA K DO e Ap K d a be eee R ERE mas 5 5 Chapter 6 Dolphin OS and System Development Software InstallatiOTi eie eoim coi OS RO EE er eni eia ain Seg ria ee Er ee cbr Eee da Ee t n 6 1 Default Install
3. esee 6 9 Forasample see Y X BEXB On page 6 5 erectae reet deter rhe tenete Deere keka w kule kel ein ege 6 9 Sending a File to the Dolphin eiecit eerte there aea Hee e ek e ua ca U ed ae ka 6 9 Sending a File From Dolphin to Your D ekere nennen rennen 6 9 Sending Files at 4 Higher Rate icr sevan dinan coye ye efe EP e b se ka kaneke ood 6 9 Using the Dolphin File Transfer Program and YX in Menu Mode eee 6 10 Dolphin EV S Engrme inito teret ne ad inr enr dak ed da v nen ge e Dr e HR RERO 6 11 Dolphin ROM Image and Bootloader essen nennen ene entente enne 6 11 Upgrading the Dolphin ROM Image kereke keke retener enne 6 11 Upgrading the Dolphin Bootloader 5 nire kud kedeke etii terr rin rte pete nen doe Nae HW 6 12 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Dolphin Terminal and Homebase 5 rrr rettet Er a tt Kin haee t a yeka evek ea ap Ca n 7 1 Troubleshooting with Dolphin 7200 2D eee rexek ek emeret kak KE KA KA KAK KK KA Ke 7 2 Chapter 8 Dolphin HomeBase HUD OF the Systemae os ce teca bestiam uere deta lagi Ken k e dense gti Fee ip dive ut vea e Las 8 1 Battery EIU H He HAWARE 8 1 IrDA Optical Communications esee eene k k s ve bla ethernet nennen eren iiia 8 1 Convenient Storage e iGo en bek d ede pe e th aes e G L UA b k a k er
4. O O NT Laser Image Engine Window Hw Micro DB9 RS 232 Dolphin 7200 RS 232 or Lanyard Eyelet not available on Dolphin 2D q Reset Switch Battery Well B gt Battery Charging LJ Contacts gt Infrared Communications Port 3 6 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Laser Engine The Dolphin 7200 is currently available with four scanning options Standard range Long range High density scanning No scan engine The laser engine converts reflected light into a digital pattern that represents the bar code data A clear window covers the laser engine to protect it from dust and dirt Image Engine The Dolphin 7200 2D terminal is available with the following imaging options Standard image engine scans 2 to 9 in 5 to 23 cm High Density scans 2 to 4 in 5 to 12 cm LXimage engine scans 2 to 15 in 5 to 38 cm on low density bar codes Lanyard Eyelet for Optional Wrist Strap This feature allows a strap to be attached to the Dolphin terminal so that it can be conveniently secured around the wrist or hooked on to a belt Not available on the Dolphin 7200 2D or the Dolphin 7200 RS 232 terminals Battery Well The battery well is a recessed area on the back of the Dolphin that holds the 3 6V battery pack Reset Switch The Reset Switch is located inside the Dolphin terminal and is acce
5. ALD mode searches for linear bar codes across the middle of the image How much of the image is searched is controlled by the window size This mode only works on linear symbologies and only decodes them horizontally The following key presses configure this feature F1 Cycles through window sizes F4 Quit without saving ENTER Save settings F2 Use default sizes H Help Dolphin 7200 User s Guide C 5 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide IQ Imaging Test Target Make copies of this page to use with the Dolphin 7200 2D terminal IQ Imaging demo see F3 I Q Imaging Demo on page 5 5 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide D 1 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide GS DOS Commands The Dolphin terminal ships with General Software DOS GS DOS GS DOS is compatible with Microsoft DOS MS DOS and is optimized to run in a very small amount of memory Internal Commands Supported by GS DOS HELP BREAK CALL CD CHDIR CLS COPY CTTY DATE DEL ERASE DELAY DIR ECHO EXIT FOR GOTO IFMD MKDIR PATH PAUSE PROMPT RD RMDIR REM REBOOT REN SHIFT SET SWITCH SYNC TIME TRUENAME TYPE VER VERIFY VOL The following section describe the internal GS DOS commands in detail The command line functions are intended for developers only Some commands may produce undesirable results or N may not function at all In addition the LCD may not display the command results properly HELP T
6. Pin Signal Description Direction 1 VCHG 9V Charging Voltage Input 2 TXD Transmit Data Output 3 RXD Receive Data Input 4 DSR Data Set Ready Input looped to Pin 6 5 GND Ground 6 DTR Data Terminal Ready Output looped to Pin 4 7 CTS Clear To Send Input 8 RTS Request To Send Output 9 No Connectadd 5VDC Non scanning blind models only Charging the Battery Through the RS 232 Port Before initial use the Dolphin 7200 RS 232 terminal should be charged for 24 hours 1 Plug the adapter into electrical outlet 2 Insert a battery pack into the battery well of the terminal 3 Insert the micro DB 9 RS 232 connector on the communication charging cable into the micro DB 9 port on the back of the Dolphin 7200 RS 232 terminal 4 Connect the Universal Power Charging Adapter Part PS9U 11 into the adapter end of the communication charging cable Note The charging adapter is a regulated 9V power supply and due to the different connector cannot be used with the HomeBase For more on maintaining the batteries see the section on Maintaining Batteries in Chapter 2 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 4 1 Sending and Receiving Data The Dolphin 7200 RS 232 terminal can be connected to a host computer to send and receive data via the micro DB9 RS 232 port using the YX EXE Utility or the Dolphin File Transfer Program 1 Insert a battery pack into the battery well of the terminal 2 Insert the micro DB 9 RS 232 connector to the D
7. H i a Baud Rate Switch a i RS 232 Main rn Comm Port di j a j Connector ME BL DC 12 Volt Input Power Connector Setting Up the Dolphin VehicleBase The Dolphin VehicleBase should be set up on any dry stable surface You must connect the Dolphin VehicleBase to a power source for any type of operation Hand Held Products recommends that you leave the Dolphin VehicleBase connected to its power source at all times so that it is always ready to use Connecting The Serial Cable The following instructions apply only to the charging communication version of the Dolphin VehicleBase 1 Plug the RS 232 serial cable into the RS 232 Main Comm Port Connector page 10 1 on the bottom panel 2 Plug the other end of the RS 232 serial cable into the correct port on your host RS 232 device Because the location for RS 232 ports can vary on different devices we suggest you check with your host system operator or the host computer peripheral setup manual to tell you the location of your RS 232 port For additional information on serial cable configuration see Cables for the VehicleBase on page 10 5 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 10 1 Supplying Power to the Dolphin VehicleBase The Dolphin VehicleBase can be powered from either a 12 or 24 volt DC source Power is connected to the DC 12 Volt Input Power Connector page 10 1 on the bottom panel Two connection options are available 1 Cigarette lighter adapter for 1
8. e o 38 Handed Dolphin 7200 Mobile Computer User s Guide Disclaimer Hand Held Products Inc Hand Held Products 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 Hand Held Products to determine whether any such changes have been made The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of Hand Held Products Hand Held Products 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 that 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 Hand Held Products 2005 Hand Held Products Inc All rights reserved Web Address www handheld com Trademarks Microsoft Windows 3 11 Windows 95 Windows 2000 and Windows NT and Excel are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Dolphin and HomeBase are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hand Held Products Other product names mentioned in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introd
9. 5 Press ENTER To Set the Time To enter the new time enter TIME at the Dolphin s DOS prompt instead of DATE and follow the directions for the Dolphin model you are using 2 6 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Dolphin 7200 Basics System Features CPU The Dolphin s computing power is provided by a highly integrated AMD ELAN SC310 386SX 33 MHz microprocessor Disk Drives The Dolphin contains two disk drives that provide storage for system files applications and data A third drive is also present if you purchase the FLASH expansion option Drive A Drive A contains a 120K executable FLASH EEPROM to store system utilities and to initialize the boot process This drive is read only and is not usable by the developer end user Drive C Drive C is an 8MB FLASH virtual hard drive used for program and data storage Drive C is an image of the Drive A and not a physical drive Drive D If you add the expanded memory module to your Dolphin Batch terminal it will appear as Drive D Eight MB of additional FLASH memory can be added via the FLASH expansion module This option is available in the Dolphin Batch terminal only Front Panel Features This section describes features on the Dolphin s front panel The alphanumeric and numeric Dolphins have identical back panels Light Emitting Diodes LEDs The red LED located at the upper right corner of the LCD display is labeled SCAN This LED illuminates when the user presses the ON KE
10. YX EXE YX EXE is a DOS command line Ymodem communication tool for the Dolphin terminal or a PC YX EXE supports the following options Usage yx c b m filename Where filename refers to file name to send if not specified YX will receive a file c Specifies COM ports 1 4 1 Ir Port 2 Micro DB 9 Ibit Specifies new BAUD rate 300 57600 m Run YX in menu driven mode Examples yx b57600 autoexec bat yx Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 6 5 yx m yx c2 The default baud rate for the YX EXE utility is 9600 For your convenience batch files are included on the Dolphin terminal to make sending data at a higher baud rate easier Note When using YX on the Dolphin 7200 terminal only COM1 is available To send at 38400 enter YF instead of YX b38400 To send at 57600 enter YFF instead of YX b57600 For more information see Using the YX EXE Utility on page 6 9 ZZZ EXE ZZZ EXE is a DOS command line utility for Dolphin that places the terminal into sleep mode Note The terminal can not be placed in sleep mode while it is in the HomeBase While in a HomeBase the terminal must be on so it can monitor the battery status ROM Image The following Utilities are included in the Dolphin ROM image and are automatically loaded when the terminal boots They are NOT included on the Dolphin OS and Development System Disk Utility Description Enhanced Video System EVS is a TSR that traps standard video BIOS
11. the Dolphin terminal may be reset by removing the main battery for an extended period of time The terminal will reset when the Dolphin s internal backup battery is completely drained of power This process may take up to 5 hours 3 10 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Dolphin 7200 RS 232 About Dolphin 7200 RS 232 The Dolphin 7200 handheld computer with micro DB9 RS 232 port is a compact high performance data collection terminal with standard connectivity at a low cost Through the terminal s micro DB9 RS 232 port the Dolphin 7200 can be connected to a host computer to send and receive data The terminal s battery can be recharged through the RS 232 port using the Dolphin 7200 communication charging cable and a power adapter or the Dolphin HomeBase charging communications cradle The Dolphin 7200 RS 232 can also connect to self powered RS 232 compliant peripherals such as external modems and printers GPS receivers electronic scales and various input devices via the micro DB9 RS 232 port Wireless IrDA connectivity remains available allowing users to connect with IrDA compliant printers through the IR port Cables The following table shows pinout for the Dolphin 7200 terminal s micro DB9 RS 232 port Note The RF card function call will turn off the 5V supplied on pin 9 of the 7200 RS 232 non scan units This already exists in OS4 1 API The pin out configuration is as follows
12. Draws various patterns on the Dolphin s LCD display KBSTATUS Displays keystrokes If the keystroke is non printable the hex value of the keystroke is displayed LED Allows the red and green LEDs to be toggled ONBHIT Displays status of the ON key SCAN Allows bar code scanning SIO Performs serial I O Displays characters received and sends key strokes SOUND Runs through the frequency range of the Dolphin s speaker NI Sample programs for the Numeric Dolphin This sample is located in the C DOLPHIN DEVTOOLS NUMERIC BORLAND or C DOLPHIN DEVTOOLS NUMERIC MSVC EVSDEMO Demonstrates graphics changing fonts turning the status line on and off adding new icons to the status line and changing the system cursor INV5 Sample inventory application with source code Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 6 7 Building the Samples There is one Microsoft Visual C C version 1 52 project file mak for each sample application There is also a Borland C version 5 0 project file samples ide This project file will rebuild all sample applications Consult the documentation for your compiler for information on the use of project files Compiling the Sample Programs Note See the Development API Help file DAPI HLP for complete information regarding the Dolphin Development Libraries Samples and Compiling instructions Microsoft In order for an application to use Dolphin s unique features you must add a Dolphin library to
13. EXE is a Windows utility that steps you through the process of upgrading Dolphin s Bootloader ROM image and Demo application Simply run DWIZARD and follow the instructions provided to Upgrade the terminal Bootloader Upgrade the terminal ROM Image BIOS A Drive Image Reinstall Upgrade the Demo Program Dolphin Upgrade Wizard i xi Stepi m Details Donate HBITEBESE Dolphin OS and Development System Upgrade 2 m Shep 2 This program will wak you thraugh the f steps required to upgrade your Dolphin s Boot Loader R M Image and the Demo application Update the Bootloader Step 3 Important Notices Update the ROM Image 1 Before continuing make sure that you have Step 4 __ created a backup of all important data residing on the Dolphin terminal Rommel tie FLASH nye 2 Only install the mest recent release of the Dolphin OS and Development System containing m Steps the Dolphin ROM Image and Boot Loader loading an old version of the ROM Image BIDS or Bcot ha More Back Start HBCFGEXE HomeBase Configuration Utility HBCFG EXE is a Windows utility that allows the user to change the baud rate setting for the Dolphin HomeBase HBCFG EXE supports the following command line arguments Upload the Dems Usage hbcfg c I o Where c Specifies COM port where 1 4 Ibit Specifies Baud Rate where 9600 19200
14. HomeBase and plugged into a functioning AC outlet 3 Start your application on the Dolphin terminal or the host computer Data can then begin transmitting between the terminal and the devices connected to the Dolphin HomeBase When data transfer begins the COMM LED on the Dolphin HomeBase will blink red and green If the HomeBase will not communicate with the Dolphin check the port connections to ensure that the HomeBase is correctly configured Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 9 9 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Dolphin Vehicle Base Introduction The Dolphin VehicleBase serves as a safe and convenient storage receptacle for the Dolphin terminal There are two options available for the Dolphin VehicleBase 1 Charging communications version provides standard communications functions and serves as a docking base for the Dolphin terminal The optical communications port on the VehicleBase mates with the IrDA port on the Dolphin This allows reliable data communications at speeds up to 115K baud 2 Charge only version serves as a docking base for the Dolphin terminal Basic Features The Dolphin VehicleBase Provides a convenient interface from the Dolphin terminal to any standard RS 232 device Applies only to the charging communication version of the Dolphin VehicleBase Protects the Dolphin terminal when not in use Provides power to the Dolphin terminal for battery charging Bottom Panel az i
15. K enun o eee neke k e ci eeu decuit Wk C 5 Appendix D IQ Imaging Test Target Appendix E GS DOS Commands Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Internal Commands Supported by GS DOS ereke keke kereke enne nennen KA KAKA KA E 1 HELP ive dete gt o p p e eaio oarnrr E 1 DIN Da N DD e e sth anes vend ate dn E Aai EAE ASE EE TEE E EE ia E 1 e PME E 1 CDA CHDIR V A DD N DD DD r cbt LE E REE E E E e E 2 CES aen E E E anne nual cal we we e blatonia atin E 2 CORY d S IEE E 2 ll dee T ced EE E E E E assueetiacst Aided daa eee Apes ents ele E 2 I Vu M oaagdaes E 2 DEL ERASE Or ERA pe bt tr er tete tie b I ve ore Peto ea een E 2 DU E 2 gm E 2 seule H E 3 EX m M E 3 GOTO Dy nn KK aera gated E 3 WP E 3 MD MKDIR titer irte ig iro Pe KNN Men ti se d Pret abge eoe UP Pa OR Ke N E 3 S NIME E 3 AB Ea E E A E E E E 3 PROMPT m r e gt ee w wawaararwrereroaoarararbbyywywwrr E 4 RDX RMDIDB DD e0 gt p gt pp gt x95x552pprrrrgg__ UNIS ER e eda E 4 REM mP E 4 I2 19 0f E 4 Id
16. LED lights The trickle charge keeps the battery pack at full capacity A dead battery will charge to full capacity in approximately three hours This charging method protects the battery from being damaged by overcharging The Charging Status LEDs see page 11 2 on each charging pocket indicate the current charging status of the Dolphin battery pack inserted in that pocket The following chart shows a summary of each charging state Status LED When lit it means ORANGE Charging The battery is being charged at the maximum charge rate GREEN Battery charging is complete and battery is ready for service A trickle charge remains until the battery is removed RED Error An error was encountered during charging Battery Temperatures If possible bring your rechargeable NiMH battery packs to room temperature before recharging them temperature has a marked effect on charging The recommended temperature range is 10 to 35 C Do not attempt to recharge a battery pack that is not manufactured by Hand Held Products especially for this device N To do so will void your warranty can damage the Dolphin MultiCharger Servicing the Battery Pack The Condition and Calibrate cycle is used to update the Battery Pack Data Record stored in the Dolphin Battery Pack This cycle records battery conditions during a charge and discharge cycle and stores these values in the battery pack These stored values are then used to minimi
17. OCR A and OCR B Postal Codes Postnet and most international 4 state codes PLANET CODE BPO 4 STATE CANADIAN 4 STATE DUTCH POSTAL AUSTRALIAN 4 STATE JAPANESE POSTAL Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Bar Code Samples With the Demo program the Dolphin terminal is programmed to read these codes Practice scanning each of the bar codes and notice the LCD window after you scan each code Code 39 Code 3 of 9 Correct Readout BC321 Code 128 Correct Readout Code 128 UPC A Correct Readout 012345678905 Interleave 2 of 5 I2of5 Correct Readout 1234567890 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide B 1 B 2Dolphin amp 7200 User s Guide Decoding Demo Menu Layout 2D Decoding Demo Diagram The following flow diagram shows the layout of the menus available in the 2D Decoding Demo F3 Setup E Fl Display Options NH Show Functions F2 Symbologies NN Listing of symbologies and status Setup for specific Symbol F3 Decoding Options NN F1 Decode Mode E F1 Standard Omni F2 Reduced Omni F3 Advanced Linear F2 Centering Window E F1 Enable Disable F2 Cycle Setting F3 Default Setting F4 Quit H Help Enter Save Settings F3 ALD Window E F1 Window Size Cycling F2 Use default size F4 Quit H Help Enter Save Settings Esc Quit Esc Quit m z Screen shot Dolphin 7200 User s Guide C 1 2D Decoding
18. The Charging Main Batt LED does not indicate the battery status of the Dolphin terminal Indicates the status of data transfer between the Host Device and the Dolphin terminal as described below Comm LED Description Red LED Data is being sent from the Host Device to the Dolphin HomeBase Green LED Data is being sent from the Dolphin HomeBase to the Host Device Orange LED Data is being sent at high data rates Indicates the status of the auxiliary battery pack in the Dolphin HomeBase as described in the table below Charging Aux Batt LED Description OFF Battery pack not properly inserted into the auxiliary battery well or the HomeBase has no power Red Battery discharging Blinking red LED Charge cycle initializing Dolphin amp 7200 User s Guide Charging Aux Batt LED Description Blinking orange LED Battery charging at the maximum rate Solid green LED Trickle charging battery pack is ready for use Back Panel Auxiliary Battery Well without battery inserted ED 1 1 N _ SMULTI Se FIXEDBPS AUX BATT pria n Q 9 Configuration Service Aux Power Supply Switches Battery Switch Connector Auxiliary Battery Well Insert a battery into the well to charge a second battery and you will always have a spare The auxiliary battery well can also service your battery pack Configuration Swi
19. Volt DC power supply connector The AC wall transformer provided can power only one Dolphin HomeBase Note Hand Held Products recommends that you leave the Dolphin HomeBase connected to its power source at all times so that it is always ready to use Setting the Configuration Switches Use these switches to select the network and communications modes for your Dolphin HomeBase If you are configuring the HomeBase for a single Dolphin terminal the switch must be in the Single position for proper basic operation The switch must be set to Multi for proper network operation if you are creating a HomeBase network The configuration switch must be in the program position to change the baud rate Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Setting the Baud Rate You may use the HomeBase Configuration utility program to select the baud rate The program can also be used to change the host system s COM port and will run a diagnostic check for optimal communications After changing the baud rate you must power the HomeBase off and then on again The program is one of the utility programs that come with the Dolphin OS and Development System For more on HomeBase Configuration see the chapter 9 Modes of Operation Through the Command Mode the host application software provides command instructions for configuring a single Dolphin HomeBase or a network of HomeBases for communications Once configured the HomeBase s is in Transparent Mode and ready for co
20. When charging a battery the Dolphin MultiCharger charges at the maximum rate When the Dolphin MultiCharger senses that the battery pack is fully charged the charging rate drops to a trickle charge The trickle charge keeps the battery pack at full capacity This charging method protects the battery from being damaged by overcharging The Dolphin MultiCharger can charge 10 battery packs simultaneously with individual charge control circuitry for each of the 10 battery pocket locations Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 11 1 Top Panel This section contains information regarding features located on the top panel of the Dolphin MultiCharger Top View 12 75 Battery Charging Pocket o Oo ON Charging 4 Status Power Switch Tx LEDs Power LED POWER Conditioning Press to Reedy Condition A amp Calibrate Condition and Condition and Calibrate LED Calibrate Switch Setting Up the Dolphin MultiCharger The Dolphin MultiCharger should be setup on any dry stable surface You must connect the Dolphin MultiCharger to a power source for any type of operation Hand Held Products recommends that you leave the Dolphin MultiCharger connected to its power source at all times so that it is always ready to use Supplying Power to the Dolphin MultiCharger Locate the AC power cord that came with your Dolphin MultiCharger Plug the power cord into the Dolphin MultiCharger Universal wide input voltage AC input then
21. button drag and drop the file on the Dolphin File Transfer shortcut on the desktop This opens the Dolphin File Transfer program 4 Atthe Dolphin s C prompt enter YX 5 Press ENTER on the Dolphin terminal to begin the file transfer 6 The COMM LED on the Dolphin HomeBase will blink red and green during the transfer You can also view the progress of the file transfer on the Dolphin screen and Dolphin File Transfer program window Sending a File From Dolphin to Your PC 1 Double click on the Dolphin File Transfer shortcut to open the program Open the Configuration dialog box Check to make ensure the baud rate is set at 57600 At the Dolphin s C prompt enter YX Filename Click on the Receive File button Press ENTER on the Dolphin terminal to begin the file transfer O oc A Cc m The COMM LED on the Dolphin HomeBase will blink red and green during the transfer You can also view the progress of the file transfer on the Dolphin screen and in the Dolphin File Transfer program window Sending Files at a Higher Rate A batch file containing command lines for sending and receiving files at higher baud rates is also loaded on the Dolphin terminal To send at a higher rate the Dolphin HomeBase must be programmed at the higher baud rate Configuration Switch 2 should be in the down position To send at 38400 baud rate enter YF at the DOS prompt instead of YX To send at 57600 baud rate enter YFF at the DOS prompt
22. damage caused by overcharging IrDA Optical Communications The IR communications port on the HomeBase connects with the IrDA port on the Dolphin Reliable data communications at speeds of up to 115K baud can be transmitted by the HomeBase With no pins or contacts to break IrDA will work reliably for years The Dolphin 7200 HomeBase can be networked together for mass programming and charging Units are individually addressable allowing each HomeBase to be automatically loaded with the right information and files for its user Convenient Storage The Dolphin 7200 HomeBase is a safe and convenient storage receptacle for the Dolphin terminal The HomeBase also holds a spare charged battery pack Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 8 1 Dolphin 7200 HomeBase Parts and Functions Front Panel Multi Serial Port Dolphin Terminal Well LEDs 1 Charging Main Batt 2 COMM 3 Charging Aux Batt Dolphin Terminal Well M J E r lt Main Serial Port CHARGING CHARGING MAINBATT COMM AUXBATT NUM EWEN SERE a ChargingMain COMM Charging Aux Battery LED LED Battery LED You put the Dolphin in this well to communicate with a host device and to charge the Dolphin s batteries There are three LEDs that you can use to monitor the status of battery charging and communications status Turns solid green when the Dolphin terminal is properly seated into the Dolphin HomeBase
23. for at least 4 seconds For more information see Charging an Additional NiMH Battery Pack on page 8 6 You may also deep cycle the battery using the CycleBat battery utility conditioning software which is available from the Partners area of the Hand Held Products web site www handheld com More information on this utility is available from the help file that comes with the software Note For maximum battery life Hand Held Products recommends that you deep cycle service the battery twice before initial use and then once a month thereafter Hand Held Products also recommends that you service or calibrate the battery once per month For details see Servicing the Battery Pack on page 11 3 Charging the Battery Pack You can recharge an individual battery pack using the auxiliary battery well of the Dolphin HomeBase or the Dolphin 10 Slot MultiCharger Note Keep a charged battery pack in the Dolphin at all times to conserve the internal back up battery For details about the Dolphin HomeBase see Charging Batteries in the Dolphin 7200 HomeBase on page 8 5 For details about the Dolphin MultiCharger see Charging Batteries in the Dolphin MultiCharger on page 11 3 Storing Battery Packs To maintain top performance from batteries follow the guidelines below when storing them Avoid storing batteries outside of the specified range of 4 to 104 F 20 to 40 C or in extremely high humidity For prolonged storage do not keep ba
24. from the Dolphin Terminal Transferring files between your Dolphin terminal and a desktop PC is easy with the YX EXE utility see YX EXE on page 6 5 or the Dolphin File Transfer program see DCOMM2 EXE Dolphin File Transfer Utility on page 6 3 Using the YX EXE Utility The YX EXE utility installed in the directory cs dolphxxX utils performs RS 232 file transfers using Ymodem batch protocol In addition YX EXE is pre loaded on the Dolphin s A drive This program can be run by entering commands at the DOS prompt or by accessing a menu Note When using YX on the Dolphin 7200 terminal only COM is available For a sample see YX EXE on page 6 5 Using the Dolphin File Transfer Program Open the Dolphin program group in Windows Explorer and copy the Dolphin File Transfer shortcut to your PC s desktop Putting the shortcut on your desktop simplifies the file transfer process Sending a File to the Dolphin 1 Open the Dolphin File Transfer Program Configuration dialog box Check to make sure the baud rate is set at 57600 This is the default for YX EXE Close the Configuration dialog box and exit the Dolphin File Transfer program To change the baud rate see Sending Files at a Higher Rate on page 6 9 2 Open Windows Explorer Resize and move the window so that you can see both Explorer and the Dolphin File Transfer shortcut on your desktop 3 In Windows Explorer select the file to be transferred and while holding down the left mouse
25. inserted it is NOT ready for charging and or deep N insulator may result in damages to the terminal The terminal s NiMH battery is not conditioned at the factory and is shipped discharged of all power and inserted in the Dolphin terminal For maximum battery life Hand Held Products recommends that you deep cycle the battery twice before initial use To deep cycle insert the battery into the HomeBase auxiliary battery well Then push and hold the Service Aux Batt button for at least four seconds For more information see Deep Cycling the Battery on page 8 6 You may also use the CycleBat software utility to deep cycle the battery This utility is available for download from the Partners Area of www handheld com Note For maximum battery life Hand Held Products recommends that you deep cycle service the battery twice before initial use and then once a month thereafter 2 4 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide If you have a Dolphin 7200 RS 232 terminal and are using the communication charging cable instead of a HomeBase to charge the battery charge the terminal for 24 hours before initial use After deep cycling the battery you may charge the battery using one of these methods Place the battery in the auxiliary battery well on the Dolphin HomeBase Time to Charge 3 hours Place the battery in the 10 slot Dolphin MultiCharger Time to Charge 3 hours Install the battery in the Dolphin place the Dolphin in the HomeBase and connect
26. interface allows the Dolphin terminal to communicate to a personal computer modem or any standard RS 232 device using a standard serial cable and communications software Follow these steps to set up the Dolphin HomeBase and Dolphin terminal for communications 1 Set up the Dolphin Compact HomeBase 2 Set up the Dolphin terminal 3 Follow the data transfer sequence as described by your application Setting up the Dolphin Compact HomeBase Set the Dolphin Compact HomeBase on any dry stable surface such as a desktop Before mounting the Compact HomeBase check to ensure that all AC wall transformers have a nearby electrical outlet Be sure to provide enough workspace with good lighting for the user to view and operate the Dolphin terminal while it is in the HomeBase Connecting the Cables Connect the Compact HomeBase to the host computer or other device by plugging an RS 232 serial cable into the RS 232 Communications Port on the rear of the HomeBase The wiring of your cable depends on whether the other device is set up as a Data Communications Equipment DCE or Data Terminal Equipment DTE device The HomeBase RS 232 Port is configured as a DCE device To communicate with a DTE device such as a computer use a standard or straight through RS 232 cable To communicate with a DCE device use either a null modem adapter in line with a standard RS 232 cable or a null modem serial cable You can make your own cables by following the pi
27. plug the power cord into a wall socket Using a non Hand Held Products power cord will void your warranty and can result in serious damage to the Dolphin N MultiCharger circuitry Press the Power Switch see page 11 2 located in the bottom left hand corner of the top panel The Power LED see page 11 2 lights green and the unit performs a self diagnostic test 11 2 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Inserting the Dolphin Battery Pack Place the Dolphin battery pack in the Battery Charging Pocket see page 11 2 of the Dolphin MultiCharger Let the Dolphin battery pack glide down into the charging pocket until it stops Asserting a downward and forward motion apply enough pressure to latch the Dolphin battery pack in the charging pocket Once the Dolphin battery pack is properly seated the Status LED for that particular pocket lights orange Charging Batteries in the Dolphin MultiCharger The Dolphin MultiCharger is designed to charge a NiMH rechargeable battery pack Each charging pocket charges one battery and contains three LEDs to indicate charging status see Charging Status LEDs on page 11 2 When a battery is inserted into a charging pocket of the Dolphin MultiCharger the unit will start charging the battery at the highest rate possible This state is indicated by a steady orange status LED When the Dolphin MultiCharger senses that the battery pack is fully charged the charging rate drops to a trickle charge and the green status
28. spaced to help prevent errors in data entry Digits can be entered without using the shift key Though designed primarily for numeric data entry you can use the SHIFT key to switch between numeric and alpha modes or use special characters pecore Scan The Dolphin s ON SCAN key wakes the terminal from sleep mode Its position also allows convenient one handed bar code scanning DOS PLATFORM V POWER MGMT INFRARED COMM The SHIFT key toggles the Dolphin i from alpha to numeric mode and back Me ACIES Pee ind and in combination with other keys and may be programmed for a pe you to enter i GE CY F2 F2 variety of functions characters SHIFT ENTER BKSP mon COnN The BKSP key moves you to The ENTER key move the cursor back one confirms data entry 7 eg amp B g space each time the key is ressed e HO N Ja M N PT k 4 N 5 Q 6 PRSE 2 ues CS Sao V Yl 11 2J 43 AZ ue PALA j ger The SP space key moves the cursor forward one key at a 6 9 3 4 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Key Combinations for Functions and Special Characters Key Combination Function ESC SHIFT BKSP The ESC function performs a cancel action LIGHT SHIFT SP This action toggles the LCD backlight on and off Press the SHIFT key to put the Dolphin in alpha mode and press the SP key once CONTR SHIFT SP SP The CONTR function adjusts the LCD
29. the Dolphin terminal as described elow Comm LED Description Red LED Data is being sent from the Host Device to the Dolphin HomeBase Green LED Data is being sent from the Dolphin HomeBase to the Host Device Orange LED Data is being sent at high data rates 9 2 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Back Panel S pum Power Supply RS 232 Connector Power Supply Connector Use this connector to attach a power supply to the HomeBase The power supply provides 12V DC input for communications and battery charging RS 232 Communications Port Use a standard serial cable to connect this port to a host RS 232 device Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 9 3 Bottom Panel A Baud Rate DIP switch is located on the bottom of the HomeBase The three position DIP switch is used to select the communication baud rate Switch position and the corresponding baud rates are shown in the chart below Baud Rate Switches Baud Rate Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 115200 0 0 0 57600 1 0 0 19200 0 1 0 9600 1 1 0 38400 0 0 1 4800 1 0 1 2400 0 1 1 Baud Rate Switch Note The HomeBase Configuration program cannot be used to select the baud rate on the Compact HomeBase Powering the Dolphin Terminal When seated in the HomeBase the Dolphin terminal receives the power it needs to charge the battery and to run its internal circuitry The Dolphin terminal can be stored indefinitely in the HomeBase without damage
30. the application s project There are four libraries located in cs dolphxXX 1ib msve named dolphinx lib where x is s m c or corresponding to the memory model To Add dolphinx lib to an Application s Project 1 Select the menus Project Edit 2 Change List Files of Type to Library lib Browse into c dolphxx devtools 1ib msve Select dolphinx lib corresponding to the memory model 3 Click the Add button 4 The Include Files Path must be modified so the compiler will search for include files in c NdolphxxNdevtoolsNV include Borland For an application to use Dolphin s unique features you must add a Dolphin library must be added to the application s project There are five libraries are located in cs do lphxxX devtools 1ib Borland directory They are named dolphinx lib where x is t s m c or l corresponding to the memory model To Add dolphinx lib to an Application s Project Right click on the exe file in the Project Window Select Add node from the pop up menu When the Add to Project List dialog box is displayed change Files to Type to Libraries lib Browse to c dolphxx devtools 1ib borland Select the dolphinx lib library corresponding to the memory model Click the Open button O a A Co m The Include Files Path must be modified so the compiler will search for include files in c NdolphXXNdevtoolsNVinclude 6 8 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Transferring Files to or
31. the same search and decode method but only applies it to the center portion of the image This makes for shorter and faster search times This decoding mode applies a linear search routine across the center of the image This menu is for setting the size of the search area ALD is the quickest search and decode routine but only works on linear bar codes positioned horizontally in the image The terminal will return to the main screen after the mode is selected Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Centering Window Press F2 for the Centering Window and the screen below will display DISABLED Press H for Help Enter to save This is the default setting for the Centering Window function The Centering Window is used to keep the image engine from decoding the wrong symbol when you have several bar codes located close together The following key presses configure this feature F1 Enables or disables centering window function F2 Cycles the window setting through several predetermined sizes F3 Sets to default settings F4 Quit without saving H Help ENTER Save settings The decoder will only decode a target if it is inside the area defined by the Centering Window Centering Window Example Whole image Centering Window II Target Decodes L Target won t decode C 4 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide ALD Window Press F3 and the ALD window shown below will display Press H for Help Enter to save
32. 1 Connecting the cables 2 Setting the configuration switches 3 Setting the baud rate Connecting the Cables Connect the HomeBase to the host computer or other device by plugging an RS 232 serial cable into the RS 232 Communications Port on the rear of the HomeBase The wiring of your cable depends on whether the other device is set up as a DCE Data Communications Equipment or DTE Data Terminal Equipment device The HomeBase RS 232 Port is configured as a DCE device To communicate with a DTE device such as a computer use a standard or straight through RS 232 cable To communicate with a DCE device use either a null modem adapter in line with a standard RS 232 cable or a null modem serial cable You can make your own cables by following the pin configuration in the chart below To do so you must determine if your host RS 232 device is 9 pin or 25 pin and whether it is configured as a DCE or DTE device HomeBase Host IBM AT DB9 IBM XT Modem Port DCE DTE DB25 DTE DB25 DCE 2 RD 2 3 2 3 TD 3 2 3 5 SG 5 7 7 4 DTR 4 20 6 6 DSR 6 6 20 7 RTS 7 4 5 8 CTS 8 5 4 With the Dolphin 7200 HomeBase use the appropriate cable to connect each device to the Main Comm Port for a single Dolphin HomeBase or to the Multi HomeBase Port if you are creating a Dolphin HomeBase network Connect the power supply to the Dolphin HomeBase Plug the AC transformer into the Dolphin HomeBase 12
33. 2 volt automotive systems and portable applications 2 Direct connection through a fused cable assembly for 12 and 24 volt automotive systems The optional Power Condition Module PCM is inserted in line with the fused cable assembly to provide protection against high voltage surges which can occur during certain fault conditions in an automotive electrical system i e load dump If the PCM is used for transient voltage protection its input power cable should be connected to automotive power and its filtered output connected to the mating connector located on the bottom of the Dolphin VehicleBase Note The PCM is optional for 12 volt automotive systems However it is recommended for 24 volt applications Selecting the Baud Rate The following information applies only to the charging communication version of the Dolphin VehicleBase The Baud Rate Switch page 10 1 is located on the bottom panel This three position raised rocker DIP switch is used to select the communication baud rate The Dolphin VehicleBase comes preset at 9600 The following table outlines the available baud rate selections Switch Position Binary Value Baud Rate 123 DDD 0 1200 UDD 1 2400 DUD 2 4800 UUD 3 9600 DDU 4 19200 UDU 5 38400 DUU 6 57600 UUU 7 115200 U Up D Down Note Baud Rate switches are checked at power up Changes in the switch settings will not be recognized until power is cycled 10 2 Dolphin 7
34. 200 User s Guide Side Panel Features This section contains information regarding features located on the side of the Dolphin VehicleBase Dolphin Terminal Well Dolphin Terminal Well The Dolphin terminal slides into this well during both battery charging and communications with the host device COMM LED For the charging communication version of the Dolphin VehicleBase the COMM LED indicates the status of data transfer between the host device and the Dolphin terminal Red means that data is being sent from the host device to the Dolphin VehicleBase Green means that data is being sent from the Dolphin VehicleBase to the host device Orange means that data is transferring at high data rates For the charge only version of the Dolphin VehicleBase the COMM LED functions as a terminal detection indicator The LED lights green when the Dolphin terminal is properly seated in the well Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 10 3 Inserting the Dolphin Terminal into the VehicleBase Slide the Dolphin terminal into the terminal well until it stops Charging Batteries in the VehicleBase The Dolphin VehicleBase supplies charging power to the Dolphin terminal so that the Dolphin terminal can monitor the charging of its own battery pack This charging method protects the battery from being damaged by overcharging Therefore the Dolphin terminal may be stored indefinitely in the Vehic
35. 38400 or 57600 6 4 Dolphin amp 7200 User s Guide Il Forces HBCFG EXE to display Please wait Dialog Example hbcfg c1 b57600 l If no command line arguments are specified or an error is detected HBCFG EXE will open a dialog that allows the user to select the serial communications port baud rate or run a diagnostic 1HomeBase Configuration M X r Select Baud Rate 34 Comm Port 9 e 38400 Status Starting Diagnostic Initializing Comm Port Searching for HomeBase Polling HomeBase at 1200 Polling HomeBase at 2400 Polling HomeBase at 4800 Polling HomeBase at 9600 HomeBase currently set to 9600 Dolphin is inserted in the HomeBase Diagnostic complete Configuring HomeB ase Setting HomeBase to 38400 x rm Ca Build 01 000 000 Diagnostic Exit Note Dip Switch 2 located on the back of the HomeBase must be set in the Up PROGRAM position for the baud rate to be programmed The HomeBase power must be cycled turned off and on for the new dip switch settings to be recognized STL EXE STL EXE is a DOS command line utility for Dolphin that turns the 9th line status indicators on or off Usage STL 1 0 Where 1 Turns the status line on 0 turns the status line off Example STL 1 If no command line is specified STL EXE will toggle the status line off if it was on and on if it was off
36. 5 Keyboard Mode E H H 3 6 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Back Panel Peat tes oie e eH Endet eerte een eae ER Ded eain eee ERR this levees E EORR eva dees ER eue en 3 6 Laser Engine P RE Cebu ee la e wath aed dier ted Eo etse Cada bu Eee eb ed Ce cu Lee 3 7 Image Engine oss onsite x eode EE dea d nca v de ele H k ne keka nak ka xalk w ie a e Ea ep Ed 3 7 Lanyard Eyelet for Optional Wrist Strap eke keke kek kek k k ek kK KK nennen 3 7 rers 3 7 a sd n 3 7 Infrared Comm unication POFL 42 44 a x 5er k h serakk ebra esen kher b n ko Wi ane E Ae PE H HUR HURO e n AW DERAA 3 7 Battery Charging Contacts sya nid ten reci einen e den e ER e E shade PU SEU REOR OS 3 7 Maintaining the Dolphin s Batteries eesessseseeseeseeeeeee eene nennen nennen nennen KA KAK KH KA KA KAK Ke 3 8 Internal NiMH Backup Battery i 3x5353 ka050i kelka k ica e hane kek He kah RAA KEM A qeke k da NE E a eterne 3 8 NiMH Battery Pack eoe yk AR RD Ne eed addin I FR lene dedi 3 8 Resetting the Dolphin Terminal esses eene eene enne anan dua denk en d k a Ki e kud a Wek nennen 3 10 Chapter 4 Dolphin 7200 RS 232 About Dolphin 7200 RS 232 a e ener e eth Ken Ce REPE HAE EIS PE eto Fete ib eoa rope ebd dag 4 1 Cables M
37. 7200 Compact HomeBase is not networkable Battery Management The Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase uses a charging method that senses when the battery pack is fully charged and then drops to a trickle charge to keep the battery pack at full capacity The battery pack does not need to be discharged before recharging because this method protects the battery from damage caused by overcharging The Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase provides power to the Dolphin terminal to enable the terminal to charge its battery IrDA Optical Communications The IR communications port on the Compact HomeBase connects with the IrDA port on the Dolphin Reliable data communications at speeds of up to 115K baud can be transmitted by the HomeBase With no pins or contacts to break IrDA will work reliably for years Convenient Storage The Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase is a safe and convenient storage receptacle for the Dolphin terminal Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 9 1 Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase Parts and Functions Front Panel DOCK LED Dolphin Terminal Well Dolphin Terminal Well COMM LED The Compact HomeBase s front panel has one slot Put the Dolphin terminal in this well to communicate with a host device and to charge the Dolphin s batteries DOCK LED Turns solid green when the Dolphin terminal is properly seated into the Dolphin HomeBase COMM LED eem dis the status of data transfer between the Host Device and
38. Demo Screen Shots Shown below are screen shots of the different menus listed above Example Selecting ALD decoding mode Press F3 to get main menu screen Press F3 to set a decoding option Press F1 to select the desired decoding mode Press F3 to select ALD Mode Setup Menu Select what you would like to edit F1 Display Options F2 Symbologies F3 Decoding Options ESC Quit Display Options Menu Display Options F1 Up F2 Down F4 Quit ENTER Select Save Setting Quit without Saving Show Functions Symbologies Configure the Dolphin 7200 for reading specific bar code symbologies as well as enabling disabling or defaulting all available symbologies Display Options F1 Up F2 Down F4 Quit ENTER Select Enable All Symbols Disable All Symbols Default All Symbols Aztec Code Mesa C 2 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Decoding Options Decode Mode Select what you would like to edit F1 Decode Mode F2 Centering Window F3 ALD Window ESC Quit The top of the screen will show the decode mode currently active on the Dolphin 7200 terminal To set the Mode Press F1 Standard Omni F2 Reduced Omni F3 Advanced Linear Decoding ALD Standard Omni Mode Choose Desired Mode Fl Standard Omni F2 Reduced Omni F3 Advanced Linear ESC Quit Hand Held Products traditional search and decode routine Gives full omni directional decoding over the whole image area Uses
39. Depth at handle 1 62 in 4 cm Depth at front 1 83 in 5 cm Depth at front 2 25 in 5 cm Depth at front 2 25 in 5 cm Ergonomics Patented shape one handed operation fits either hand comfortably Weight including battery 12 oz 340 gm 12 oz 340 gm 14 3 oz 406 gm Communication Interface Display 8 lines of 20 characters per line 119 x 73 graphics pixels alphanumeric scrollable application software controllable pixel graphics 6 x 8 pixel matrix electroluminescent backlight Keypad Alphanumeric keypad 36 keys Numeric keyboard 20 keys with shifted alpha keys Optical IRDA optical max 115kbs Visual Indicators Audio Indicators LEDs on the top panel During laser scanning the red LED lights and the green LED blinks when after a successful decode Internal application software controllable speaker emits sound level of 80 dB at 10 cm External application software controllable speaker emits sound level of 90 dB at 10 cm Power Specifications Primary Rechargeable 3 6V 3 cell battery pack 1 500 mAh Length 2 2 in 5 6 cm Width 1 8 in 4 6 cm Depth 0 8 2 cm Backup Internal NiHM Back up battery retains memory amp clock for up to 30 minutes Power Low battery detection amp automatic shut off with battery voltage levels Management Processing Specifications CPU Memory AMD ELAN SC310 386SX microprocessor 2 MB RAM with 8 MB non volatile FLAS
40. EEC These standards are mentioned at point 4 The results of the tests are given in the report mentioned at point 5 7 Authentication Signature in behalf of authorized Dolphin amp 7200 User s Guide F 1 company mentioned at point 2 Signature On File J H Cottrell Jr Managing Director Hand Held Products Europe Date Place Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Declaration of Conformity EC declaration of conformity for the following 89 336 EEC EMC Directive 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive as amended by 93 68 EEC 1 Product Identification Product Name Dolphin RF 2 4 GHz Portable Data Collection Terminal Line of Business Auto ID Model Type N A Version N A Additional Information 2 Manufacturer This product was tested with the following Dolphin I Homebase Name Hand Held Products Inc Address 7510 East Independence Blvd Chatlotte North Carolina 28227 9411 Country United States of America Authorized by Manufacturer 4 Applied Standards Name Numbers Corporate Body Trading As Fleuri Kets V B V Hand Held Products Europe ITE Emissions Electromagnetic Immunity for Res Comm Lt Industrial Including Blectrostatic Discharge Immunity Radiated EMI Field Immunity Fast Transient Burst Immunity EN 61000 4 Kaatsheuvel Hondsruglaan 87d The Netherlands 5628 DB Eindhoven The Netherlands 3 Test Labs Name Teleficaton BV Address Utrechtseweg 310 C
41. H memory expandable to 16 MB 2 MB RAM with 8 MB non volatile FLASH memory No expansion FLASH Real Time Clock Accurate crystal controlled real time clock calendar Application software controllable time date stamping Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Dolphin 7200 Terminal Specifications Batch RS 232 2D Operating System GS DOS architecture programmable with standard x86 development tools Microsoft C C libraries provided for non PC standard functions image engine support communication amp power management GS DOS architecture programmable with standard x86 development tools Microsoft C C libraries provided for non PC standard functions Scan engine support communication amp power management Environmental Specifications Operating 10 to 50 C 14 to 122 F Operates at 20 for a short time with little loss of LCD quality Temperature Storage 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Temperature Humidity Operates in up to 95 non condensing humidity Structural Integrity Survives multiple 5 ft 1 5 m drops to concrete Independently certified to meet IP 64 standards for moisture amp particle resistance Independently certified to meet IP 54 standards for moisture amp particle resistance Rating Electrical Static 15KV Discharge Fire Retardant UL 94 VO Bar Code Specifications Standard scan engine Standard HP scans 2 36 5 91cm scans in h
42. HO mode controls the command processor s echoing of commands in batch files If ECHO mode is on then commands read from batch files are automatically echoed to the screen before they are executed If ECHO mode is off then commands are not echoed as they are executed To display the current ECHO flag status use the ECHO command without any parameters To display a message from a batch file use the ECHO command with a non empty string to be displayed The special form of the ECHO command with a period immediately following the word ECHO no intervening space causes a blank line to be echoed Syntax ECHO ONIOFFIstring EXIT The EXIT command terminates the current command shell and reverts control to the previous shell provided that the current command shell is not the first one loaded in the system The very first shell cannot be terminated with EXIT If executed from a batch file EXIT will terminate the batch file in a controlled manner causing control to be transferred to the keyboard user Syntax EXIT GOTO The GOTO command causes the command processor to start executing commands that follow the specified label in the current batch file Labels can be inserted anywhere in batch files and take the following form label Syntax GOTO label IF The IF command causes a command to be executed if or if NOT a condition is TRUE Syntax IF NOT ERRORLEVEL n statement IF NOT EXIST filename statement MD MKDIR The MD co
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44. INT 10H calls EVS EXE and overlays hardware specific support for the Dolphin s LCD In addition EVS provides application and system level Status line support POWERMON EXE is a TSR that monitors battery status and power usage and is loaded POWERMON EXE when the terminal boots 6 6 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Dolphin Application Development Dolphin application development is straightforward Since Dolphin is DOS compatible most of the application can be tested on a desktop computer Compiling Applications for the Dolphin Although the operating system on the Dolphin 7200 is DOS compatible it provides many unique features that are not built into most PCs For example it has an integrated bar code scanner The Dolphin libraries provide an API that allows an application to use these features There are four libraries provided for linking into applications dolphins lib for small memory models dolphinm lib for medium memory models dolphinc lib for compact memory models dolphinl lib for large memory models The header file dolphin h in the c dolphxx devtools directory contains useful declarations for using these libraries Sample Applications A number of sample programs with source code have been provided with your Dolphin terminal The sample programs are installed in the c dolphxx devtools samples directory on your desktop computer Application Description GRAPH
45. JAPANESE POSTAL Using Dolphin for the First Time This section will show you how to 1 Be sure that you ve received all items included with your Dolphin order 2 Charge the battery 3 Turn the Dolphin on and off 4 Set the date and time Note Be sure to keep the original carton and packaging in the event that the Dolphin terminal or Dolphin HomeBase should need to be returned for service Step 1 Checking Your Package If you ordered a Dolphin 7200 Batch or 2D terminal inspect the package to see that the following standard items and accessories if ordered are included Dolphin 7200 terminal Battery 1500 mAh Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Dolphin 7200 HomeBase AC DC Power Adapter for Dolphin HomeBase If you ordered a Dolphin 7200 RS 232 terminal inspect the package to see that the following standard items and accessories if ordered are included Dolphin 7200 RS 232 terminal Battery 1500 mAh Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Dolphin 7200 RS 232 Communication Charging Cable e AC DC Universal Power Adapter Step 2 Charging the Battery Use only 3 6V battery packs provided by Hand Held Products The use of any other battery pack in the Dolphin terminal N will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or battery cycling Remove the plastic insulator located between the terminal and battery connectors Failure to remove the Although the Dolphin 7200 terminal is received with the battery
46. Note When using the menu press F3 to change to a higher baud rate If you are using a HomeBase to transfer files be sure to set Configuration Switch 2 on the HomeBase in the up position Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 6 9 Using the Dolphin File Transfer Program and YX in Menu Mode You can also use YX in menu mode to send and receive files from the Dolphin to your PC and vice versa with the Dolphin File Transfer program and YX EXE on the PC Sending Files to the Dolphin To use a menu for sending files to the Dolphin follow these steps 1 Open the Configuration dialog box 2 Check to make sure the baud rate is set at 57600 This is the default for YX EXE 3 Enter YX M at the Dolphin terminal s DOS prompt 4 Press ENTER and the menu below will appear on your Dolphin terminal s screen Port 1 Baud Rate 9600 Fl Send File F2 Receive File F3 Set Baud Rate F4 Choose Port Q Quit 5 In Windows Explorer select the file to be transferred and while holding down the left mouse button drag and drop the file on the Dolphin File Transfer shortcut on the desktop This opens the Dolphin File Transfer program 6 Press F2 to begin the file transfer If you are using a HomeBase to transfer files the COMM LED will blink red and green during the transfer You can also view the progress of the file transfer on the Dolphin screen and status bar in the Dolphin File Transfer program window Sending Files from the Dolphin to Your
47. PC 1 Double click on the Dolphin File Transfer shortcut to open the program Open the Configuration dialog box Check to make sure the baud rate is set at 57600 Enter YX M at the Dolphin terminal s DOS prompt Press ENTER and the menu below will appear on your Dolphin terminal s screen Click on the Receive File button Press F1 on your Dolphin terminal and then enter the name of the file Press ENTER N Oo oO fF C PD If you are using a HomeBase to transfer files the COMM LED on the Dolphin HomeBase will blink red and green during the transfer You can also view the progress of the file transfer on the Dolphin screen and status bar in the Dolphin File Transfer program window 6 10 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Dolphin EVS Engine The EVS engine provides bit mapped graphics support for the Dolphin LCD EVS is the primary interface between an application and BIOS graphics functions The EVS engine eliminates the need for an application to directly access the hardware layer The EVS engine maintains an image of the display in memory 118 pixels wide by 73 pixels tall All application screen access read write is filtered so as to write to the display image rather to the hardware The EVS engine then updates the hardware e g writes to the display as necessary This process allows for support of a single display plane that combines graphics and text The EVS engine consists of three basic parts 1 A TSR EVS EXE t
48. Product Service and Repair npe Utere te redet ede ei lees ES REEL ner bi du We b k k kun 12 1 Online Product Service and Repair AssiStanCe L Eek kek keke k kek keke k nee 12 2 Technical ASSiS tan Ce M 12 2 Online Technical Assistance iis serrer her erede ea dd i ac dd Hala Poe EUR ek TR te does 12 2 Limited iacu ER 12 3 Appendix A Technical Specifications Dolphin 7200 Terminal Specifications essent nennen ener A 1 Appendix B Bar Code Samples Code 39 Code 3 OL 9 rc e t tete tete aa Te an dcs ato uetus aae K Kaka o Le dE Tee uae B 1 pe e N N N MN N NnEDNnENEnRnN N a E MM M MM MMI _MuM_ NMMVVMMMVMVNNEaN ITHN B 1 ro e E B 1 Interleave 2 0f 5 I2015 inicie eee terea eterne teret e diee t dda n dl aded dan un id aee niea ee Dette ENA AA B 1 Appendix C Decoding Demo Menu Layout 2D Decodmg Demo Diagtatm Iri erro e d VESER NS C 1 2D Decoding Demo Screen Shots esie eee terrere le epe steer ee E e a re e W s ET Rte bA di C 2 Set p MENU DES C 2 Display Options Menu si d2n ski aien E euet ee ain A E a L arii C 2 SYMDOLOSIES E cade haseelesectacta tealiers C 2 Decoding Options as sisi gt gt ee e e e mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmi ia C 3 Decode MOG E E C 3 Centering WINdOW A C 4 ALD WiandOW yet een elo Ya t E Ree D SUR
49. Y key and activates the scan engine The green LED located at the upper left corner of the LCD display is labeled DECODE This LED illuminates when the bar code software successfully decodes a bar code Both LEDs are software programmable Liquid Crystal Display LCD The alphanumeric scrollable LCD consists of nine rows with 20 character positions per row and 119 x 73 graphics pixels which are software addressable The electroluminescent backlight allows you to view the display in low light conditions To conserve power the backlight is automatically turned off after 30 seconds The on off function and contrast is software programmable Note The ninth row is used for system icons and application defined icons Speaker The Dolphin Batch terminal s internal speaker emits a sound level of 80dB at 10 cm Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 3 1 Using the Alphanumeric Keypad The Dolphin s alphanumeric splash resistant keypad has 36 epoxy coated keys The keyboard s yellow background enhances the readability of the numeric and special character keys The Dolphin s ON SCAN key wakes the terminal from sleep mode Its position also allows convenient one handed bar code scanning The SHIFT key toggles the Dolphin from alpha to numeric mode and back and in combination with other keys allows you to enter special characters The ENTER key confirms data entry The NUM LOCK key toggles numeric modes between the alphabetic
50. acters Standard High Performance Long Range or High Density scan engines 2MB RAM with 8 MB non volatile FLASH memory expandable to 16 MB on Dolphin 7200 Batch only No scan engine manual entry only Integrated image engine Micro DB9 RS 232 serial port Dolphin 7200 RS 232 Terminal The Dolphin 7200 RS 232 terminal is identical to the Dolphin 7200 Batch terminal except that it features a micro DB9 RS 232 port on the back panel for serial data input output and charging Dolphin 7200 2D Terminal The Dolphin 7200 2D terminal is identical to the Dolphin 7200 Batch terminal with IQ Imaging IQ Imaging offers a suite of features to increase productivity when reading all major linear stacked linear PDF417 and matrix bar code symbologies OCR fonts and performing image capture IQ Imaging features the IMAGETEAM 4250 Image Engine a low power high resolution digital image engine for omni directional and auto discrimination reading and decoding Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 2 3 Bar Code Symbologies Supported 1D Linear Codes Code 3 of 9 Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 11 MSI UPC A UPC EO UPC El EAN EAN13 Codabar Code 128 Code 93 UPC 2D Codes PDF417 microPDF Maxicode Datamatrix Aztec QR Code Code 49 Composite Codes RSS 14 CODABLOCK AZTEC MESA OCR Codes OCR A and OCR B Postal Codes Postnet and most international 4 state codes PLANET CODE BPO 4 STATE CANADIAN 4 STATE DUTCH POSTAL AUSTRALIAN 4 STATE
51. and Read Me First Files c dolphxx bootldr Backup of Dolphin Bootloader BURN EXE and BOOTLDR BIN c dolphxx devtools Dolphin Development Libraries Samples and API Help file c NdolphXXNwizard Dolphin Upgrade Wizard c NdolphXXNdemo Dolphin Batch Demo Program c dolphxx romimage Backup of Dolphin ROM Image c dolphxx utils Dolphin Utilities YX EXE DCOMM2 EXE BMP2LCD EXE c dolphxx devtools samples Sample applications Note All future references to directories assume that the user has accepted the installation default directory Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 6 1 Help File Document and Utility Icons The Dolphin OS and Development System set up program will set up a Dolphin group or folder and install the following Help Document and Utility icons Icon Tapping this icon Iz Provides important information not available at the time the manual was printed Read Me First 2 Provides information on contacting Hand Held Products by Phone Fax Email WWW and BBS Contacting D a Provides additional information on the Dolphin OS and Development System evelopment Libary Help Provides information on the Dolphin API and Sample applications Dolphin API 2 Provides an Electronic User s Guide for the Dolphin terminal Dolphin Help LM Dolphin File A Windows drag and drop communication utility supporting Xmodem and Ymodem file transfer protocols Transfer a A Windows utilit
52. and Sea eco Scan DOLPHIN SINGLE MANDED DOS PLATFORM POCKET SRE POWER MGMT LASER SCANNEQ INFRA RED COMM N 0000 e s 4 The F1 F2 F3 and FA keys are user definable function keys and may be programmed for a variety of functions ESC sue ge eren BKSP zl The BKSP key moves you to move the cursor back one space each time the key is pressed The LIGHT key toggles the LCD backlight on and off Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Alphanumeric Key Combinations for Functions and Special Characters Use the key combinations listed below to access certain keypad functions or to use special characters that are not defined on the Dolphin keypad Key Combinations Functions or Character ESC SHIFT BKSP The ESC function performs a cancel action SPC SHIFT U The SPC function moves the cursor forward one space at a time CLR SHIFT A The CLR function erases the line of data just entered if the ENTER key has not yet been pressed SHIFT F SHIFT K SHIFT P amp SHIFT V SHIFT W SHIFT X SHIFT Y SHIFT Z SHIFT E SHIFT J SHIFT LIGHT Changes Conirast Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 3 3 Using the Numeric Keypad The Dolphin s numeric splash resistant keypad has 20 epoxy coated keys The large amber color keys are large easy to read and comfortably
53. areils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada CDRH Laser Safety Statement 7200 Batch This product complies with US DHHS 21 CFR J Part 1040 10 This product is a CLASS Il LASER PRODUCT with a maximum output of 1 0 mW at 670 nanometers and continuous wave EN 60825 1 Laser Safety Statement This product is classified as a CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT with a maximum output of 1 0 mW at 670 nanometers per EN 60825 1 1994 Issue 2 June 1997 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 1 3 Regulatory and Safety Agency Approvals Parameter Specification U S A FCC Part 15 Class A Canada IEC 0003 Europe EN 55022 CISPR22 Class A EN 55024 C The CE mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested to and conforms with the provisions noted within the 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive For further information please contact Hand Held Products Inc 5627 BT Eindhoven The Netherlands Hand Held Products shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment i e power supplies personal computers etc that is not CE marked and does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive Batteries Useonly the battery supplied with your Dolphin or a replacement battery supplied recommended or approved by Hand Held Products Replace a defective battery immediatel
54. ation Directories eene nnne nnne rennen Wk know nnne 6 1 Help File Document and Utility Icons eese nnne 6 2 Dolphin Utilities TT aae 6 3 BMP2ECD BEXDB terret teer pie eec eet ye oO OG ERE EPI N e Ke en Ba hen k GE de R N 6 3 BURN CUm i 6 3 DCOMM2 EXE Dolphin File Transfer Utility erkek rennen 6 3 DWIZARD EXE Dolphin Upgrade Wizard sees 6 4 HBCFG EXE HomeBase Configuration Utility eese 6 4 AMIR dU 6 5 YX EXE E WW gg 6 5 LLL NER as dinis e e nt eats ecce dde ih dd ded crier RANA GA KE x 6 6 ROM Vine m 6 6 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Dolphin Application Development eese l n des k nek Sba de P N Kurke b ku aye lue 6 7 Compiling Applications for the Dolphin eee ennemi 6 7 Sample Applications eidcm rhe nier to RE Ead dee n Hu dun n eh Wa H dane He dure H wa ne Rede deo tens 6 7 Building the Samples irte rie ise dee k ken te ahi ka daha ku Cu Hun V h r eya QEVE WARE b WR av k w h 6 8 Compiling the Sample Programs eicere ierant din traen deret eet ke ko ka eara k k era 6 8 Transferring Files to or from the Dolphin Terminal
55. ble iue cate rit rette tae ay i e ides ee HE e Ed e OE EH e Fabre 10 5 Makme Your Own Cable 2 in eicere ent P er Ke a 9R Ka 9 edv Han KA P tage 10 5 Chapter 11 Dolphin MultiCharger TintrO GU Ct OB Cp 11 1 Basic Features ya layek yey e e e ey dk later Redd dame K uk er eye revolt k etu 11 1 Intelligent Battery Chargr g ee dere Hon ip ken su KOKA o Ru pole K NH Hana K dank eda 11 1 Top Pafl Ls e e n y xoye end daxa d n cey da kade Kasa E jek KK Ke kw RI yV NR NO HW ND Ae Ke de e bey kese 11 2 Setting Up the Dolphin MultiCharger eee eene nennen nennen KA KA KAK KAK 11 2 Supplying Power to the Dolphin MultiCharger erkeke kek kek kk k k kek kk Ke 11 2 Inserting the Dolphin Battery Pack eese nennen ene H QAN HAK nnn 11 3 Charging Batteries in the Dolphin MultiCharger Li ekere kek ek kk keke ka KK ARK Ye 11 3 Battery T mperatutes Jeter rere cc r rrr 11 3 vi Dolphin 7200 User s Guide servicing the Battery Pack Hh riter tdt D dee sx HL Ep Hoe EE En a Eh d WU b a S k ne G 11 3 Tro ble sho ttng 5 eer gerettet dU e ker esse eee W VR Geh R QO ae dea ake e teed 11 4 Declaration Of Conformity 1 2 2 meer ddp ky d n le ked nek d k ne k ka an dike kira b Ea dV e d eb ede ep k y Kak 11 5 Chapter 12 Customer Support
56. carry the Dolphin Note Lanyard ring for attaching strap not available with the Dolphin 7200 RS 232 Holster Another convenient way to carry the Dolphin Available in leather or cordura a rugged synthetic fabric NiMH Battery Pack Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH 3 6V rechargeable battery for the Dolphin For more information see Dolphin MultiCharger on page 11 1 Communication Charging Cable for Connects the Dolphin 7200 RS 232 terminal directly to host Dolphin 7200 RS 232 computer using micro DB9 to DB9 serial cable and recharges i the battery using the Universal Power Adapter PS9U 11 24 6 RS 232 Serial Cable Connects the Dolphin HomeBase to your desktop PC Note Use your Dolphin only with accessories supplied recommended or approved by Hand Held Products Inc Use of non approved accessories can be dangerous and will invalidate any warranty or liability claims 2 2 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Dolphin 7200 Models Hand Held Product s family of Dolphin 7200 handheld portable data collection terminals includes these models Dolphin 7200 Batch Terminal The Dolphin 7200 Batch terminal is a DOS programmable handheld computer bar code scanner with a unique ergonomic shape designed for single handed use The basic terminal has 2MB RAM and 8MB FLASH EEPROM memory It also features an IrDA infrared transceiver for data communications Options e 36 key alphanumeric keypad or 20 key numeric keypad with shifted alpha char
57. ce Aux Batt button for at least 4 seconds The deep cycling process takes approximately 6 5 hours The CHARGING AUXBATT LED is red while the battery is discharging and changes to blinking red when the charging cycle begins and orange when charging at the maximum rate The battery is ready to use when the light turns green Communications The Dolphin terminal and Dolphin HomeBase support RS 232 communications through the RS 232 Main Communications Port page 8 4 located on the side of the Dolphin 7200 HomeBase This port translates the RS 232 signals from the host computer into infrared signals to communicate with the Dolphin terminal The HomeBase RS 232 interface allows the Dolphin terminal to communicate to a personal computer modem or any standard RS 232 device using a standard serial cable and communications software 1 Setup the Dolphin HomeBase see Setting up the Dolphin HomeBase on page 8 7 2 Insert the Dolphin terminal 3 Follow the data transfer sequence as described by your application 6 6 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Setting up the Dolphin HomeBase Set the Dolphin HomeBase on any dry stable surface such as a desktop Before mounting the Dolphin HomeBase check to ensure that all AC wall transformers have a nearby electrical outlet Be sure to provide enough workspace with good lighting for the user to view and operate the Dolphin terminal while it is in the HomeBase Setting up the HomeBase involves three steps
58. command can only be used to delete directories and cannot be used to delete files even if they are inside the directory to be removed Conversely the DEL command cannot delete directories only the files they contain If a drive is specified then the directory on the specified drive is removed Otherwise the default drive is assumed Syntax RD drive path REM The REM command provides a simple way of entering a free form comment in a batch file The line starting with REM has no effect on the execution of the batch file Syntax REM any comment REBOOT The REBOOT command will reset the terminal Syntax REBOOT REN The REN command renames a file or group of files Files cannot be moved in the directory structure with this command instead only their filenames are altered within the directory in which they reside Wildcards may be used in the second pathname to indicate that the characters in that component of the first filename are to be kept as is Syntax REN drive path filespec filespec SHIFT The SHIFT command allows access to multiple batch file arguments The command shifts the contents of the 9 batch file arguments so that 2 is copies into 961 963 is copies into 2 and so on Syntax SHIFT SET The SET command displays the entire environment space one variable per line or changes the assignment of one variable in the environment space If no operands are specified then the SET command simply displays all
59. contrast Press the SHIFT key to put the Dolphin in alpha mode and press the SP key twice Use the F1 and F2 keys to adjust the contrast up or down When finished press the BKSP key CALC This function is undefined However it can be programmed by a custom application to load a calculator utility Entering Alpha and Special Characters 1 Press the SHIFT key to switch the numeric keypad to alpha mode This is indicated by the ABC symbol indicated on the LCD Each numeric key as well as the Key has three letters or symbols listed beside it 2 To display the first letter or symbol next to a key press the numeric key once 3 To display the second letter symbol press the key next to the desired letter symbol twice within one second 4 To display the third letter symbol press the key next to the desired letter symbol three times within one second For example to enter a letter G into the Dolphin terminal press the SHIFT key to put the Dolphin in alpha mode Press the 9 key once and the letter G will be entered To enter a T into the Dolphin terminal press the SHIFT key to put the Dolphin in alpha mode Press the 1 key twice and the letter T will be entered Display Symbols Here is a list of the symbols that can appear on the LCD display of your Dolphin and their meanings Battery Charging Symbol Located in lower left hand corner of the LCD this symbol indicates the battery charge When this symbol is blink
60. e The Green Charging LED does not come on when insert a battery pack into the Dolphin MultiCharger Check the power connections on the Dolphin MultiCharger Ensure that the POWER switch is ON and the battery pack is properly seated The Red Error LED comes on during charging Attempt to charge the battery in another pocket location If the Red Error LED follows the battery then the problem is associated with the battery pack If the Red Error LED stays with the pocket then the problem is associated with the charging circuitry The Red Error LED remains on without a battery in the charging pocket An error occurred during the self diagnostic test for that particular pocket location Refer problem to Hand Held Products Technical Support If problem persist please contact Hand Held Products Technical Support 11 4 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC declaration of conformity for 89 336 EEC EMC Directive 1 Product Identification Product name Line of business Model type Version Additional information 2 Manufacturer Name Address Country Authorized by manufacturer 3 Test lab 4 Applied standards EN 55022 1995 EN 50082 1 5 Test report EMC Test Report 64655 6 Declaration Multiple Battery Charger Auto ID N A N A N A Hand Held Products Inc 7510 E Independence BIvd 100 Charlotte North Caro
61. e Demo applications and also offers to replace the Dolphin terminal s AUTOEXEC BAT file 2 Use the Dolphin File Transfer utility to load DEMOS EXE onto the Dolphin unit 3 Run DEMOS EXE 4 Start the demo program by typing DEMOSTART at the C gt prompt and then pressing ENTER If you chose to let DEMOS EXE overwrite the AUTOEXEC BAT perform a three key reset pressing and releasing the SHIFT ON SCAN and BKSP keys at the same time and the program will start Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 5 3 Dolphin Demo Main Screen When you start the program this menu screen will be the first one you see This screen allows you to access the demonstration programs listed or exit to DOS All the Demo programs will return to this menu screen when exited F1 Decoding Demo HTT F2 Imaging Demo e F3 I Q Demo Bip F4 Exit to DOS If there is no keyboard activity over a short period of time press any key to go to the Dolphin Demo Main Screen F1 Decoding Demo Press F1 and the Scan a Target screen shown below will display Scan a Target For optimal scanning performance for your application the 2D imager has three scanning modes standard omni reduced omni and Advanced Linear Decoding ALD To scan a bar code 1 Press and hold the ON SCAN button 2 You will see the scanner alternate between a thin green aiming line and a general red flash The flash is when the imager is actually taking an image and attempting to decod
62. e Dolphin s basic features include long lasting Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH batteries a large easy to read 8 line x 20 character backlit display that can display text or graphics a natural scan and viewing angle and two keypad options Multiple Configurations The multiple configurations available for the Dolphin 7200 make it one of the most versatile terminals in the automatic data collection industry The terminal may be equipped with a scan engine capable of reading all standard bar code symbologies The Dolphin 7200 RS 232 terminal features a micro DB9 RS 232 for serial data input output and charging in addition to the infrared port The Dolphin 7200 2D terminal comes available with the IMAGETEAM 4250 Image Engine a low power high resolution digital image engine for omni directional and auto discrimination reading and decoding of linear barcodes stacked linear PDF417 and 2D matrix codes The image engine functions like a digital camera and also provides Optical Character Recognition OCR functionality Load up the Dolphin with your custom software application and the ultimate data collection solution for your business fits in the palm of your hand Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 1 1 Safety The Dolphin 7200 handheld computer bar code scanner meets or exceeds the requirements of all applicable standards organizations for safe operation However as with any electrical equipment the best way to ensure safe operation is to know
63. e ae ede WA k 2 5 Turning the Dolphin On 2 rd ertet iet remite dee oie F Ea ke b4 aee enata 2 5 Turning the Dolphin Off isi ee d e en edet tts k Ba ke ea ees PERSA N RAA R 2 6 Chapter 3 Dolphin 7200 Basics Systemi POAUres T 3 1 CPU a oss 3 1 Disk Drives essa ith i taet H 3 1 Front Panel Features cies ec e Fee rrr eet Peta eunt keye e N k y Pee a ad H ee dek erd euin dude 3 1 Light Emitting Diodes LE DS x5 pdt reti tort ov de ake Ni eoe R R retail etis 3 1 Laquid Crystal Display COD Hc ka 4n c yl kanen yek ke ke era k da y kera c na ca Re tua et nre esee iu dun 3 1 ES R ND 3 1 Using the Alphan meric Keypad e roten rti na ere eR K Kureki k kare k u ed dekene Keke de 3 2 Alphanumeric Key Combinations for Functions and Special Characters s 3 3 Using the Numeric Keypad eter rece cete eiie taa edi Va len dala n k a TE PEE RE eR eL Red 3 4 Key Combinations for Functions and Special Characters essere 3 5 Entering Alpha and Special Characters L eese nennen KK KA KK KA KA 3 5 Display Symbols A 3 5 Battery Charging Symbol tei ecran eri tt eee emet tbe Ee Da eee Rede hA ebore aped 3
64. e any barcodes in the image 3 After the Dolphin successfully decodes a barcode the Decoded Message screen shown below will display C7771104501 lemah 113 The top of the screen tells the name of the symbology decoded the bottom of the screen tells the length of the data decoded and the middle section shows the message If the message is long you can scroll up and down using the F1 amp F2 keys to read the data To scan again just press the ON SCAN button again 3 To exit demo press F4 and you will return to the Dolphin Demo Screen 5 4 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide F2 Imaging Demo Press F2 and the screen shown below will display Press ON SCAN to capture an image en F3 Setup H Help To setup the imager press F3 To Take an Image 1 Press and hold the ON SCAN button Release the ON SCAN button to capture the image when the desired image is displayed on the terminal screen When you release the ON SCAN button the terminal will save the image taken You will hear a confirming set of beeps and the screen shown below will display Set Dcomm to receive a file Place in Base Press ENTER 2 Place the unit in the Home Base start the Dolphin File Transfer utility on your PC and set it to receive a file 3 Press ENTER on the Dolphin terminal to transfer the image to your PC Go to the directory to the file was transferred and you should see a file titled Gray jpg 4 Double click on the file
65. eck your communications program in both the Dolphin terminal and the RS 232 device with which you are communicating Verify that the baud rates are set properly Troubleshooting with Dolphin 7200 2D Image is not readable Try This Because it is too dark Move to an area with more light to take image Because it is distorted Hold Dolphin with Image Capture terminal at 90 degree angle Because it is cut off You are holding terminal too close to subject Hold the terminal at a 90 degree angle and move it further away from the subject Because of a dirty lens Wipe lens with clean lint free cloth Because it is too small You are holding the terminal too far away from the subject Hold the terminal at a 90 degree angle and move it closer to the subject Due to reflection Adjust the angle at which you are holding the Dolphin terminal to avoid a reflection Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Dolphin HomeBase Hub of the System As the hub of your Dolphin system the Dolphin 7200 HomeBase performs three important functions battery management communications and storage Battery Management The Dolphin 7200 HomeBase uses a charging method that senses when the battery pack is fully charged and then drops to a trickle charge to keep the battery pack at full capacity The battery pack does not need to be discharged before recharging because this method protects the battery from
66. en it is farther from the code Symbologies with smaller bars or elements mil size should be read closer to the unit Symbologies with larger bars or elements mil size should be read farther from the unit Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Capturing Images The image capture process is a split second operation for experienced users By following the basic guidelines new users can easily develop their own technique and with practice quickly learn to adapt it to different circumstances The basic steps for acquiring images using the Dolphin 7200 2D terminal are 1 To aim hold the Dolphin terminal horizontally at a 45 angle approximately 2 to 9 inches 5 to 20 cm away from the target You may have to adjust the angle at which you hold the Dolphin if there is glare on the screen 2 Press the ON SCAN button to take an image Use the live video image on the terminal screen as a guide for positioning and aiming the terminal at the target You may find it helpful to start by moving the terminal further away and then in closer to the target The active screen image will have a slightly degraded appearance compared to the captured image This is normal 3 Release the ON SCAN button to capture the image when the desired image is displayed on the terminal screen Hold the Dolphin terminal as still as possible when capturing the image Image Quality and File Size The image quality and related file size is determined by the data compression meth
67. hat traps standard video BIOS INT 10H calls and overlays hardware specific support for the Dolphin LCD 2 A set of API routines that allow easy access to the EVS specific routines These functions have been merged into the standard Dolphin Development API and are documented in the Dolphin API Help file DAPI HLP 3 Application and system level Status line support For more on the Dolphin EVS Engine see the Dolphin OS and Development System electronic help file Dolphin ROM Image and Bootloader Important Notice Before installing the Dolphin OS and Development System you must remove all previous installations To do this delete the C DOLPHIN directory and all files contained within as well as the Dolphin Group or Folder Only install the most recent release of the Dolphin ROM IMAGE and Bootloader Loading an old version of the ROM IMAGE or Bootloader can make the Dolphin unstable or inoperable and requiring you to return the unit to Hand Held Products for repair Upgrading the Dolphin ROM Image The Dolphin terminal has a Bootloader incorporated that allows the developer to upgrade or reload the ROM IMAGE Follow these steps to manually reload the ROM IMAGE and Operating System from DOS 1 Verify that Configuration Switch 2 on the back of the Dolphin HomeBase is set to Fixed BPS and Switch 1 is set to Single Power must be turned off and then on to accept the new dip switch settings 2 Make sure the serial cable is properly in
68. he HELP command displays a list of the commands that are supported by the command interpreter Syntax HELP BREAK The BREAK command changes or displays how GS DOS handles break ins by the user with C and CTL BRK key sequences If BREAK is ON then GS DOS will break out of a running program or batch file when the C or CTL BRK keys are pressed If BREAK is OFF then GS DOS will not break out but will instead pass the keys pressed to the program Syntax BREAK ONIOFF CALL The CALL command executes a pre recorded list of commands as a subroutine Dolphin 7200 User s Guide E 1 Syntax Call d pathname parameter1 parameter2 CD CHDIR The CD command displays the current directory of the specified drive or can change the current directory of the specified drive If no drive is specified then the default drive is used Syntax CD drive pathname CLS The CLS command clears the terminal s screen and resets the cursor position to the upper left hand corner of the screen The next prompt is issued on the top line of the screen Syntax CLS COPY The COPY command copies one or more files to a new destination If the destination path names a file then all of the source files are written to the target file concatenated together Syntax COPY drive pathname drive pathname CTTY The CTTY command changes the default console device Syntax CTTY device Note This command is not supported the Dol
69. ice such as a computer use a standard or straight through RS 232 cable To communicate with a DCE device use either a null modem adapter in line with a standard RS 232 cable or use a null modem serial cable Making Your Own Cable Before making a cable you need to determine if your host RS 232 device is 9 pin or 25 pin and whether the device is DCE or DTE Then you can make your own cables by following the pin configuration in the following table VehicleBase Host Port IBM AT DB9 IBM XT DB25 Modem DB25 DCE DTE DTE DCE 2 RD 2 3 2 3 TD 3 2 3 5 SG 5 7 7 4 DTR 4 20 6 6 DSR 6 6 20 7 RTS 7 4 5 8 CTS 8 5 4 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 10 5 10 6 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Dolphin MultiCharger Introduction The Dolphin MultiCharger provides intelligent battery management for 10 Dolphin battery packs Basic Features The Dolphin MultiCharger Can charge as many as 10 Dolphin battery packs independently Charges 3 6V NiMH rechargeable battery packs A two level charging algorithm switches from fast charge to trickle charge when the battery is fully charged This method provides rapid charging without overcharging Incorporates a Condition and Calibrate cycle to correct errors associated with rechargeable batteries Intelligent Battery Charging The battery charging circuitry is intelligent and can sense changes in temperature and voltage
70. ide batteries may be approved by Hand Held Products Inc to work with your Dolphin Contact Hand Held for more information The 1500 mAh NiMH battery is designed to operate in temperature range of 10 to 50 C 14 to 122 F For maximum performance charge the batteries between 10 and 35 C 50 and 95 F Although the Dolphin 7200 terminal is received with the battery inserted it is NOT ready for charging and or deep N cycling Remove the plastic insulator located between the terminal and battery connectors Failure to remove the insulator may result in damages to the terminal Performance specifications for a fully charged 1500 mAh NiMH battery using power management function calls within application Upto 20 hours of usage in a Dolphin Batch terminal with a full battery charge Upto 20 hours of usage in a Dolphin 2D terminal with a full battery charge Keep a charged battery pack in the Dolphin at all times to conserve the internal back up battery When you remove a battery pack insert another battery pack in the Dolphin The internal battery will prematurely discharge if there is not at least a partially charged battery in the terminal 3 8 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Servicing the Battery Pack For maximum battery life Hand Held Products recommends that you deep cycle the battery twice before initial use To deep cycle insert the battery into the HomeBase auxiliary battery well Then push and hold the Service Aux Batt button
71. ies with the directive 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC This based upon testing of a sample of the product mentioned at point 1 performed by the test labs mentioned at point 3 according to the har monized standards corresponding to article 10 1 of the directive 89 336 EEC and to 73 23 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC These standards are mentioned at point 4 The results of the tests are given in the reports mentioned at point 5 8 Authentication Signature on behalf of authorized Company mentioned at point 2 Signature on file JH Cottrell Jr Managing Director Hand Held Products Europe Date October 27 1998 Place North Carolina USA Page 2 of 2 Revision C Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Hand Held Products Inc 700 Visions Drive P O Box 208 Skaneateles Falls NY 13153 0208 7200 UG Rev F
72. igh ambient light Optional scan engines Long Range LR Scans up to 15 ft 4 6 ft with reflective labels High Density HD Scans small bar codes gt 2 mil No Scan Engine Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Dolphin 7200 Terminal Specifications Batch RS 232 2D Bar code symbol types Code 3 of 9 Interleaved 2 of 5 EAN Codabar Code 128 Plessey MSI Code 11 Code 93 UPC 1D Linear Codes Code 3 of 9 Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 11 TLC Code 39 IATA 2 of 5 MSI UPC A UPC EO UPC El EAN EAN13 Codabar Code 128 Code 93 2D Codes PDF417 microPDF Maxicode Datamatrix Aztec QR Code Code 49 Composite Codes RSS 14 CODABLOCK AZTEC MESA OCR Codes OCRA amp OCRB Postal Codes Postnet and most international 4 state codes PLANET CODE BPO 4 STATE CANADIAN 4 STATE DUTCH POSTAL AUSTRALIAN 4 STATE JAPANESE POSTAL Digital Camera CMOS Camera CMOS Sensor 640 x 480 Pixel 2 to 9 in 5 to 23 cm operating range 256 level gray scale image Operates in range of light from outdoors to total darkness 4250 Image Engine Image Engine Options 1D Linear Codes Code 3 of 9 Interleaved 2 of 5 Code 11 TLC Code 39 IATA 2 of 5 MSI UPC A UPC EO UPC El EAN EAN13 Codabar Code 128 Code 93 2D Codes PDF417 microPDF Maxicode Datamatrix Aztec QR Code Code 49 Composite Codes RSS 14 CODABLOCK AZTEC MESA OCR Codes
73. ina 28227 9411 United States Of America Corporate Body Fleuri Kets V B V Kaatsheuvel The Netherlands Trading as Hand Held Products Europe Hondsruglaan 87d 5628 DB Eindhoven The Netherlands Instrument Specialties Delaware Water Gap Pennsylvania 18327 0136 United States of America est gt Description Conducted Radiated Emissions EN 55022 1995 EN 61000 4 2 1995 EN 61000 4 4 1995 IEC 801 3 1984 Electrostatic Discharge Electrical Fast Transient Radiated RF EM Field We mentioned at point 2 declare on our own full responsibility that the product mentioned at point 1 complies with the directive 89 336 EEC This is based upon testing of a sample of the product mentioned at point performed by the test lab mentioned at point 3 according to the harmonized standards corresponding to article 10 1 of the directive 89 336 EEC These standards are mentioned at point 4 The results of the tests are given in the report mentioned at point 5 7 Authentication Signature in behalf of authorized company mentioned at point 2 a J H Aiea Director Hand Held Products Europe tl SA Date Orel 39 Place Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 11 5 11 6 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Customer Support Product Service and Repair Hand Held Products provides service for all its products through service centers throughout the world To obtain warranty or non warranty service ret
74. ing the battery s charge is critically low and you should recharge it as soon as possible Note The battery charge level symbol is only an estimate of the remaining battery life For information on battery capacity and charging see the section on Maintaining the Dolphin s Batteries later in this chapter Indicates Blinks while main battery in the Dolphin terminal is charging in the Dolphin 7200 HomeBase Located in lower left hand corner of the LCD Blinks while the main battery in the Dolphin terminal is discharging when using the battery deep cycling utility program Switches from a blinking arrow to this blinking check when the unit has completed charging in the HomeBase Shows the charge level of the Dolphin terminal s main battery when the terminal is in use The charge symbol decreases in size as the charge level drops BB B Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 3 5 Keyboard Mode These symbols indicate which mode is operational on the keyboard and are located next to the battery charge indicator Use the SHIFT key to toggle between numeric to alpha mode on Dolphin Icon Indicates Which means that Alpha mode Alphabetic characters are active Numeric mode Numeric characters are active Back Panel Features This section describes features on the Dolphin s back panel The alphanumeric and numeric Dolphins have identical back panels
75. ional information This Product was tested with the following Dolphin 1 Terminal Bar Code Scanner Dolphin 1 Homebase 2 Manufacturer Name Hand Held Products Inc Address 7510 E Independence Blvd 100 Charlotte North Carolina 28227 9411 Country United States Of America Authorized by manufacturer Corporate Body Trading as Fleuri Kets V B V Hand Held Products Europe Kaatsheuvel Hondsruglaan 87d The Netherlands 5628 DB Eindhoven The Netherlands 3 Test lab Name Instrument Specialties Address Delaware Water Gap Pennsylvania 18327 0136 Country United States of America 4 Applied standards Name numbers ITE Emissions EN 55022 Generic Immunity for Res Comm Lt Ind EN 50082 1 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity IEC 1000 4 2 Radiated EMI Field Immunity IEC 801 3 IEC 1000 4 3 Fast Transient Burst Immunity IEC 1000 4 4 5 Test report Name number ITE Emissions 45889 Generic Immunity for Res Comm Lt Industrial 45889 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity 45889 Radiated EMI Field Immunity IEC 801 3 45889 Fast Transient Burst Immunity 45889 6 Declaration We mentioned at point 2 declare on our own full responsibility that the product mentioned at point 1 complies with the directive 89 336 EEC This is based upon test ing of a sample of the product mentioned at point 1 performed by the test lab mentioned at point 3 according to the harmonized standards corresponding to article 10 1 of the directive 89 336
76. ires a minimum of 5 hours of charging time in order to perform and maintain the system For more information about battery maintenance Maintaining the Dolphin s Batteries page 3 8 The Dolphin terminal will not scan a The bar code may be out of spec Try reading some of the bar code examples bar code in Appendix C or locate a bar code sample that you know can be read by another Dolphin terminal Is the exit window dirty Clean it with a soft dry cloth If the exit window is badly scratched the Dolphin terminal should be returned to Hand Held Products for repair Consult your software developer to ensure the correct bar code symbology is being used The battery in the Dolphin terminal If the battery has been stored for a long period of time it may take three keeps failing charge discharge cycles before the battery reaches its full storage capacity The capacity of NiMH batteries decreases as the number of charge discharge cycles increases So if you are experiencing low run times a new battery may be required To increase the run time of the Dolphin terminal try to limit the use of the speaker scan engine and backlight The Dolphin terminal is not Make sure the HomeBase is connected to a power source communicating with the host computer Make sure the Dolphin terminal is inserted properly into the HomeBase The CHARGING MAINBATT LED should be solid green If not remove the Dolphin terminal and reinsert it into the H
77. ity Enter or send the escape and command strings lt ESC gt HHP gt 100ms lt 1s Bn 6 10 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide nis the ASCII number corresponding to the baud rate shown in the table below For example the string lt ESC gt HHPB6 which consists of the escape string and the command B6 would set the baud rate for the network to 19200 No response will be transmitted back to the host after executing this function Baud Rate per Value of n ASCII Value of n Selected Baud Rate J ASCII Value of n Selected Baud Rate 0 38400 6 19200 1 38400 7 38400 2 1200 8 57600 3 2400 9 115200 5 9600 Device Selection Use this command to enable the host device to select a specific Dolphin HomeBase in the network for communication 1 Enter or send the escape and command strings lt ESC gt HHP gt 100ms lt 1s Sn where n is the unit ID of the Dolphin HomeBase being selected 2 The Dolphin HomeBase with the unit ID corresponding to the ID number in the Device Selection command string will respond with lt ACK gt n to indicate to the host that it is present n is the unit ID When data transfer begins the COMM LED on the Dolphin HomeBase will blink red and green A unit remains selected until another unit in the network is selected For example the string lt ESC gt HHPS3 would select the unit with ID number 3 for communications That unit would then send back an ACK 3 A selected
78. le Dolphin 7200 HomeBase sessi 8 8 Version Number donis etapa peo edere eo ebat ete e edes ede opo Cep ele rese nM 8 8 Batid Rate Select On MT 8 8 Creating a Dolphin 7200 HomeBase NetWork ekere erek ek ee kek ek keke keke kek Ak KAKA KA 8 9 How to Daisy Chain the Dolphin HomeBases u ereke kek kek ek kek ke KK KA KRA 8 9 Programming Commands rere D ERO RR DH Oe OTI her ek hana W bed Anan 8 9 Communicating with the Dolphin Terminal eese enne 8 11 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Chapter 9 Compact HomeBase HUD OF the System vers rg r m 9 1 Battery Management i sn ein kan Q 9 1 IrDA Optical CommuhiCatlonS i ient Er olent Rn es aya k dea yaka wa Vake b n e k ned 9 1 CONVEMIENE STOLA B iater dde oe e ea n D ER ie v en are EE e KN eya KE HEVA Heze dken 9 1 Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase Parts and Functions sees 9 2 Front Panel aio rtt E eer oreet rera e ED RI Re R e EO D RD EW N 9 2 pe dul 9 3 Bottom Patel i noiapetano tiene rei breeders c ci w S NG er tn c sere birds 9 4 Batd Rat IPIE 9 4 Powering the Dolphin Terminal i i i Kir esee nennen erster nennen 9 4 Charging a Dolphin Terminal rn inert phia etae ung Hoe Evene EEE a uen n 9 5 Deep Cychng B lteties uicit teneo Ra On EURO EP EE ER Eee rr ERE eie 9 5 Mounting the Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBa
79. leBase without damage to the Dolphin terminal the battery pack or the VehicleBase Remember to keep the VehicleBase plugged in if you are using it to store the Dolphin terminal This will keep the Dolphin terminal battery pack fully charged Battery Temperatures If possible bring your rechargeable NiCad or NiMH battery packs to room temperature before recharging them temperature has a marked effect on charging The recommended temperature range is 10 to 35 C especially for this device To do so will void your warranty and can damage the Dolphin VehicleBase or the Dolphin Do not attempt to recharge any battery pack in the Dolphin terminal that is not manufactured by Hand Held Products terminal 10 4 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Cables for the VehicleBase Standard Serial Cable The following information applies only to the charging communication version of the Dolphin VehicleBase The Dolphin VehicleBase provides a convenient interface that allows the Dolphin terminal to interface to a PC printer or any other standard RS 232 device see RS 232 Main Comm Port Connector on page 10 1 To connect the Dolphin VehicleBase to your RS 232 device you will need an RS 232 cable The wiring of your cable depends on whether the other device is set up as a Data Communications Equipment DCE or Data Terminal Equipment DTE device The Dolphin VehicleBase Main Communication Port is configured as a DCE device To communicate with a DTE dev
80. mbers to the Dolphin HomeBase remember that numbers typed on the keyboard are ASCII numbers which will be converted to Hex when sent to the Dolphin HomeBase For example typing the command from the keyboard lt ESC gt HHP 100ms C 100ms is I1 would instruct the network to set up ID numbers for each Dolphin HomeBase starting with the ASCII number 1 The first unit in the network would actually receive the number 31 Hex since ASCII 1 is equal to 31 Hex as the starting ID number Each unit in the network would sequentially add one to this starting ID number to establish its own ID So for a network of 15 units the final ID number would be set up as 3F Hex When the final unit sends back an lt ACK gt 3F the host computer which converts Hex data back to ASCII will then display the ID number as instead of 15 as you might expect Baud Rate Selection The Dolphin HomeBase baud rate is preset to 57600 at the factory Use the configuration switches on the back panel of the HomeBase to select the network and communications modes for your Dolphin The following table outlines the configuration Switch settings Configuration Switch Settings for a HomeBase Network Switch Setting Function 2 FIXED BPS DOWN Baud rate fixed at 9600 2 FIXED BPS DOWN Baud rate fixed at 9600 When Switch 2 is in the PROGRAM position the baud rate can be changed using the following procedure or by using the HomeBase Configuration Util
81. mmand creates a subdirectory in the root directory or a subdirectory By using the MKDIR command tree structured file systems can be created If a drive is specified then the directory is created on the specified drive Otherwise it is created on the default drive Syntax MD drive path PATH The PATH command displays or changes the current search path that is used by the command processor COMMAND COM to locate user programs and batch files If no pathlist parameter is specified then the current path is displayed If a pathlist parameter is specified then the path will be changed to the one specified Syntax PATH pathl path2 path3 PAUSE The PAUSE command is typically used in batch files to suspend execution of the batch file print a message on the screen and wait for the user to press a key after some action has been performed PAUSE displays the following message on the screen before accepting a keypress from the user Strike any key when ready Dolphin 7200 User s Guide E 3 Syntax PAUSE PROMPT The PROMPT command maintains the PROMPT environment variable that is used by COMMAND COM to display something before the user is asked to type in a command The default PROMPT variable is n g This has the effect of showing the current drive letter followed by a greater than sign Syntax PROMPT string RD RMDIR The RD command removes a subdirectory from a root directory or of a subdirectory This
82. mmunications Command Mode You can configure a single Dolphin HomeBase or a whole network and select units for communications via the host application by entering the Command Mode Data transmission is not possible while the Dolphin HomeBase network is in this mode Go into Command Mode by entering an escape sequence that informs the HomeBase network that it will be receiving commands from the host device or application The escape string is lt ESC gt HHP 100ms 1s Next Command where ESC is an ASCII 27 character The escape string should be followed by a gt 100ms lt 1second period of line silence When sending commands the escape string must precede the command string The HomeBase automatically exits Command Mode after receiving each command Programming commands used for configuring single Dolphin HomeBases include Version Number and Baud Rate Selection You configure HomeBase networks using the Baud Rate Selection Address Assignment and Device Selection programming commands Transparent Mode When the Dolphin HomeBase is selected by the host application and ready for communications it is in Transparent Mode In this mode the HomeBase facilitates point to point communication between the host device and the Dolphin terminal Data sent through the RS 232 link is passed directly to and from the Dolphin terminal via the Infrared Link between the terminal and the HomeBase Configuring a Single Dolphin 7200 HomeBase To prepare a
83. mounted for convenience and storage Desk Mounting The Compact HomeBase has a DIN rail 7 5 X 35 mm slot on the bottom to allow for secure desk attachment of the unit if desired 2 an Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 9 5 Wall Mounting The Compact HomeBase also has two DIN rail 7 5 X 35mm slots on the back to allow for secure wall mounting of the unit if desired When using right angle style RS232 connector cable the DIN rails may be mounted directly to the wall 6 When using standard RS232 connector cables it is recommended that the rails be mounted to the wall using a 25mm 1 in spacer to allow for appropriate strain relief of the cables 9 6 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide In either case after wall mounting it is recommended that the cables be secured to the DIN rail through use of a wire tie to prevent damage to the Compact HomeBase unit in case accidental or excessive force is applied to the cables SECURE THE PROTRUDING WIRES TO THE DIN RAIL WITH A WIRE TIE OR EQUIVALENT Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 9 7 Setting Up for Communications The Dolphin terminal and Dolphin Compact HomeBase support RS 232 communications through the RS 232 Main Communications Port on the back of the Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase The HomeBase translates the RS 232 signals from the host computer into infrared signals to communicate with the Dolphin terminal The HomeBase RS 232
84. n configuration in the chart below To do so you must determine if your host RS 232 device is 9 pin or 25 pin and whether it is configured as a DCE or DTE device Pin Configuration HomeBase Host Port DCE IBM AT DB9 DTE IBM XT DB25 DTE Modem DB25 DCE 2 RD 2 3 2 3 TD 3 2 3 5 SG 5 7 7 4 DTR 4 20 6 6 DSR 6 6 20 7 RTS 7 4 5 8 CTS 8 5 4 With the Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase connect each device to the RS 232 Communications Port on the back of the HomeBase The Compact HomeBase cannot be networked Connect the power supply to the Compact HomeBase Plug the AC transformer into the Dolphin HomeBase 12 Volt DC power supply connector The AC wall transformer provided can power only one Dolphin Compact HomeBase Hand Held Products recommends that you leave the Dolphin Compact HomeBase connected to its power source at all times so that it is always ready to use 9 8 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Communicating with the Dolphin Terminal To communicate with the Dolphin and any other devices connected to the Compact HomeBase 1 Insert the Dolphin into the terminal well of the HomeBase If the Dolphin is in sleep mode it will awaken into active state 2 The CHARGING MAINBATT LED on the HomeBase will turn on If the Dolphin does not turn on or the LED does not light up make sure that it is properly seated in the terminal well and that the power supply is properly connected to the
85. nsfer BURN EXE and BOOTLDR BIN to Dolphin s FLASH Drive C 2 Execute BURN EXE The OS Boot Loader is updated and the files BURN EXE and BOOTLDR BIN are deleted 6 12 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Troubleshooting Dolphin Terminal and HomeBase This table describes some of the common problems symptoms and solutions that you could encounter while using your Dolphin terminal or Dolphin HomeBase If you need further assistance with troubleshooting your terminal contact your Hand Held Products Authorized Reseller Troubleshooting the Dolphin Terminal and HomeBase If You Have This Problem Symptom Try This The display is blank the Dolphin Is the battery is low Recharge or replace it with a known good battery Reset terminal will not turn on the Dolphin terminal When booting up the Dolphin see When the Dolphin s internal NiMH battery is not charged or run down this the message CMOS MEM size message will display and the terminal s settings are reset to their default wrong for a second or two and the values This includes the date and time which is reset to January 1 1980 and unit continues to boot Is there 12 00 AM The terminal is fine You simply need to recharge the internal something wrong with my unit battery and reset the Dolphin s date and time To do this insert a fully charged battery in the Dolphin and then use the DOS Date and Time function to set the correct date and time The internal back up battery requ
86. o and return to the demo main menu 5 6 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Dolphin OS and System Development Software Important Notice Only install the most recent release of the Dolphin ROM IMAGE and Bootloader loading an old version of the ROM IMAGE or Bootloader can result in Dolphin becoming unstable or inoperable and requiring the unit to be returned to Hand Held Products for repair The Dolphin OS and Development System is available from the Partners Area of the web site at www handheld com The self extracting file contains Dolphin Development Tools and Libraries API Sample Programs with source code Dolphin Utilities including Communication and Upgrade Wizard Electronic Help Bootloader amp ROM Image Installation Once the file is downloaded on your PC double click the Dolphin OS and Development System icon and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation and set up procedure Default Installation Directories There are two install packages one for the Dolphin 7200 2D and one for the Dolphin 7200 Batch and Laser configurations Each configuration has its own default directory c Dolph34 is the default directory for the Dolphin 7200 2D c Dolph43 is the default directory for the Dolphin 7200 Batch and Laser In the table below this will be represented by c dolphxx Directory Contents c dolphxx Default installation directory containing the Help
87. od used by your software application For highest quality take grayscale images When saved the image will be saved in JPEG file format The size of the file depends on the information content of the image and will be approximately 4 8 K Lighting Conditions The Dolphin 7200 2D terminal is designed to read bar codes and take images in dim light conditions It is suggested that you turn on the unit s electroluminescent display backlight when taking images in extreme low light conditions to help with aiming Dolphin 7200 2D Demo Software The Dolphin 7200 2D terminal demonstration software allows you to show terminal s ability to do omni directional decoding image capture and l Q Imaging The Image Capture demo requires that you have a PC available with a program such as the Dolphin File Transfer utility that is capable of receiving files via Ynodem protocol and a Dolphin home base connected to that PC For more information on using the Dolphin File Transfer Utility see Transferring Files to or from the Dolphin Terminal on page 6 9 Re Installing the Dolphin 7200 Demo Applications The Dolphin 7200 2D terminal is shipped loaded with the demonstration software If the demo software has been removed from your terminal follow these steps to re install it 1 Download the demonstration installation programs from the Partners area of the web site www handheld com The program is called DEMOS EXE and is a self extracting zip file that installs th
88. oducts voids the warranty This includes but is not limited to cables power supplies cradles and docking stations Hand Held Products Inc extends these warranties only to the first end users of the products These warranties are nontransferable See table below for the limited duration of the warranty for the configuration of Dolphin 7200 or peripheral you have purchased Product Standard Factory Warranty Dolphin 7200 Batch Laser 1 year Dolphin 7200 Batch RS 232 1 year Dolphin 7200 2D Batch 2 years Standard HomeBase 1 year Compact HomeBase 1 year Dolphin MultiCharger 1 year Dolphin VehicleBase 1 year The limited duration of the warranty for batteries is one year The battery life will be greatly increased when following the specific battery instructions in the user guide Rechargeable batteries are highly susceptible to battery memory and if instructions are not followed the amount of hours of usage and the life of the battery are greatly reduced 12 3 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 12 4 Technical Specifications Dolphin 7200 Terminal Specifications Batch RS 232 2D Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Blend Splash resistant one piece module Dimensions Length 6 85 in 17 cm Length 6 85 in 174 mm Length 6 85 in 17 cm Width 2 63 in 7 cm Width 2 63 in 7 cm Width 2 63 in 7 cm Depth at handle 1 62 in 4 cm Depth at handle 1 62 in 4 cm
89. of the environment variables in the environment space If a variable name and an equal sign is given but no string is specified then the variable name is removed from the environment space If the string is specified then the previous definition of the variable is deleted and the new one is installed in the environment E 4 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Syntax SET keyword string SHIFT Displays or changes the optional switch character Syntax SWITCH character SYNC The SYNC command provides a synchronization checkpoint feature that enables a batch file to flush the file system s buffers to disk before doing something that might otherwise cause a disorderly shutdown Syntax SYNC TIME The TIME command displays or changes the system time If no parameter is specified then the current system time is displayed and the user is queried for the new system time If the user just presses the ENTER key the system time is not changed If the user enters a new time then the system s real time clock is updated Syntax TIME hh mm ss hh TRUENAME The TRUENAME command displays the true name and path of a file Syntax TRUENAME file TYPE The TYPE command copies the contents of the specified file to standard output usually the screen If the drive letter is not specified then the default drive is assumed Syntax TYPE drive path filespec VER The VER command displays the MS DOS emulation version number as
90. olphin communication only cable into the micro DB 9 port on the back of the Dolphin 7200 RS 232 terminal 3 Connect the DB 9 connector to your PC s serial port 4 Run the YX EXE utility or the Dolphin File Transfer Program For more on sending and receiving data using YX EXE and the Dolphin File Transfer Program see the section on Transferring Files to or From Dolphin in Chapter 9 4 2 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Dolphin 7200 2D Mobile Computer About the Dolphin 7200 2D Mobile Computer The Dolphin 7200 2D mobile computer features the IMAGETEAM 4250 Image Engine a low power high resolution digital image engine for omni directional and auto discrimination reading and decoding of linear barcodes stacked linear PDF417 and 2D matrix codes The image engine functions like a digital camera and also provides OCR functionality The terminal is available in several configurations with alphanumeric and numeric keyboard options These configurations include the standard range LR long range LX and high density HD engines with 2MB RAM and 8MB non volatile FLASH memory The 2D terminal has image lift capabilities for signature capture and proof of delivery applications Images taken with the unit can be compressed and stored using industry standard data compression technologies The device provides the flexibility to store either images that contain grayscale information or black and white only information Images can be downloaded
91. omeBase Ensure the communications baud rate is set correctly Set communications for 57600 N 8 1 Make sure that Configuration Switch 2 on the back of the HomeBase is set to Fixed BPS Make sure the RS 232 cable is properly attached to the HomeBase and host computer Also check to ensure that the cable is configured properly Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 7 1 Troubleshooting the Dolphin Terminal and HomeBase If You Have This Problem Symptom Try This can not enter a to change to Drive B at the DOS prompt The is a special character that can be entered by typing SHIFT Z See reference to special characters in Using the Alphanumeric Keypad page 3 2 or Using the Numeric Keypad page 3 4 The CHARGING AUXBATT LED does not come on when l insert a battery pack into the Dolphin HomeBase Check the power connections on the Dolphin HomeBase Also check to ensure the battery pack is properly seated The CHARGING AUXBATT LED constantly changes from RED to ORANGE to GREEN The NiMH battery pack may need to be replaced Insert a new battery pack into the Dolphin HomeBase s auxiliary battery well The CHARGING MAIN BATT LED is on but the Dolphin terminal will not communicate Check the cable connections to other devices If you are connecting to another DCE device be sure you re using a null modem cable Try a previously tested cable if you suspect a bad cable Ch
92. operable and requiring the unit to be returned to Hand Held Products for repair To Load or Reload the Dolphin s Bootloader 1 Transfer BURN EXE and BOOTLDR BIN to the Dolphin s FLASH Drive C 2 Execute BURN EXE The OS Bootloader is updated and the files BURN EXE and BOOTLDR BIN are deleted DCOMM2 EXE Dolphin File Transfer Utility DCOMM2 EXE is a Windows communication utility that supports drag and drop file transfer using both Ynodem and Xmodem Usage dcomme c b y x filename1 n Where c Specifies COM port where 1 4 b Specifies Baud Rate where 9600 19200 38400 or 57600 Ix Specifies Xmodem protocol ly Specifies Ymodem protocol a Automatic mode waits and receives all files that are sent filename Filename to transfer supports multiple file names and wildcards dat Example Dcomme2 c1 b57600 y filename dat Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 6 3 If you do not specify command line arguments DCOMM2 EXE will open a dialog that allows you to receive files or configure the default serial communications port baud rate communications protocol and download path S Dolphin File Transfer V 3 1 0 51 E ioj xl Ready BeceweFie SendFie EISS Continuous Receive Abart KOMI D An Auto Execute command line can also be specified in the configuration screen The specified command line will be executed when a file is received DWIZARD EXE Dolphin Upgrade Wizard DWIZARD
93. or operating the Dolphin Internal NiMH Backup Battery The Dolphin s internal backup battery prevents the terminal from being reset if you need to remove and replace the main battery pack The battery retains RAM data and allows the real time clock to remain operational for up to 30 minutes when the battery pack is removed If the internal back up battery becomes discharged of power it requires a minimum of 5 hours of charging time in order to perform and maintain the system as described above The internal backup battery is charged by the Dolphin s main battery pack If the terminal is left without the main battery pack for more than 30 minutes the internal backup battery needs to be recharged Note Data and programs on Drives C and D remain safe even if the internal backup battery fails However you must reset the real time clock using the DOS Time and Date function Guidelines Follow these guidelines to maximize the life of the Dolphin s backup battery Keep a charged NiMH battery pack in the Dolphin The internal battery will prematurely discharge if there is not at least a partially charged battery in the terminal Putthe Dolphin in the HomeBase when the terminal is not in use Note Return the Dolphin to an authorized service center when the internal battery needs to be replaced NiMH Battery Pack The 3 6V 1500 mAh Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery pack is the primary power source for the Dolphin Other Nickel Metal Hydr
94. ort to form a Dolphin HomeBase Network This port mates with the next HomeBase s main communications port to form an addressable network Note The Multi HomeBase Port cannot be used for communications to standard serial devices 6 4 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Charging Batteries in the Dolphin 7200 HomeBase Use only the 3 6V battery packs provided by Hand Held Products The use of any other battery pack in the Dolphin A terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or battery With the Dolphin HomeBase you can charge a Dolphin terminal and a spare NiMH battery pack simultaneously The HomeBase charges the terminal and the spare battery pack independently When you insert a battery into the Dolphin HomeBase it charges the battery at the highest rate possible The HomeBase uses a charging method that senses when the battery pack is fully charged and then drops to a trickle charge to keep the battery pack at full capacity You do not need to discharge the battery pack before recharging because this method protects the battery from damage caused by overcharging A dead battery will charge to full capacity in approximately three hours The Dolphin terminal can be stored indefinitely in the HomeBase without damage to the terminal battery packs or the HomeBase Keep the HomeBase plugged in so that the battery pack in the Dolphin terminal stays fully charged Charging a Dolphin Terminal 1 Insert a battery
95. ountry The Netherlands Name SGS US Testing Company Inc Address 291 Fairfield Avenue Country Fairfield NJ 07004 USA EN 55022 1995 ETS 300 826 1997 EN 61000 4 2 1995 EN 61000 4 3 1996 4 1995 Conducted RF Immunity Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including EN 60950 1 Electrical Business Equipment LVD Page 1 of 2 Revision C EN 61000 4 6 1996 992 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Declaration of Conformity EC declaration of conformity for the following 89 336 EEC EMC Directive 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive as amended by 93 68 EEC 5 Test Report Name Number Telefication ITE Emissions 98302120 Electromagnetic Immunity for Res Comm Lt Ind as listed above SGS LVD Compliance 6 Type Approval Certifications Country Approval Number 7 Declaration FCC USA Canada Netherlands UK Austria Germany Switzerland Denmark Norway Sweden Belgium Italy Hungary Greece Ireland Spain France 98302120 U0212 HD5RFDolphin 1 16931021078A NL98062970 D800372K 98 0517 L P CEPT RLAN DK 9817 CEPT RLAN N NO98000529 R Ue980117 RTT RL X070 DGPGF 4 2 334473 2590 061098 1705 2 99 CEPT RLAN GR YME TA 164 IRL TRA 24 5 242 1 E D G Tel 08 99 0221 980321PPO We mentioned at point 2 declare on our own full responsibility that the product mentioned at point 1 compl
96. p V RA a Da zk Ve QUR RE WER GERAN 8 1 Dolphin 7200 HomeBase Parts and Functions eee kek ke kak nennen 8 2 Front kl T M 8 2 lp dium MM 8 3 ORI neti lee 8 4 Main Communications Port eiecit heparin reete tha trei PEE Re EUR aHa UTR oS TRE a Lea kulak we ii 8 4 Multi HomebBase Dort 2 ene ri ett rp k ye n k ka a b ku eh na V kak eR Ee Ck b a Wn ERE h wei kake k 8 4 Charging Batteries in the Dolphin 7200 HomeBase sese nennen ek ke keke 8 5 Charging a Dolphin Terminal iecit ik el ake kive b eo W ke kes we E posteo E VR e e V N H 8 5 Charging an Additional NiMH Battery Pack kereke eene 8 6 Deep Cycling the Battery c hired eerte ie I e E ERE P epi eet KEHEN K he do eras 8 6 Communication 5 H4osy lna l day k s kari d ne dy dan EREEREER a Saka ka yas EEEREN 8 6 Setting up the Dolphin HomeBase si 5 544 13 44 15554549354na4 span kk 4 n nennen sa E HEWA H d tnnt rennen qa HK A k 8 7 Connectne the Cables kan pet dene oat or uh nede a sek h kre khe awek y Heee d eken de ka e Kek Ke ena 8 7 Setting the Configuration SWItC BES i la kreeal k kek ke ek en rennen nennen enne 8 7 Setting the Baud Rate EE ones 8 8 Configuring a Sing
97. pack into the Dolphin terminal 2 Place the terminal laser engine window up and the LCD visible in the Dolphin terminal well of the Dolphin HomeBase 3 Let it glide down into the well until it stops 4 Once the Dolphin terminal is properly seated the Charging Main Batt LED on the HomeBase will be solid green AF ON gt F3 SCAN Y F2 lt F4 Esc SHIFT ENTER BKSP N r r r CHARGING CHARGING MAINBATT GOWM AUXBATT Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 8 5 Charging an Additional NiMH Battery Pack 1 Insert an NiMH battery pack with the battery contacts pointing upward into the Dolphin HomeBase auxiliary battery well E e _ Battery contacts on the HomeBase SINGLE amp 4 PROGRAM SERVICE DC 12V 1 5A MULTI w w FIXED BPS AUX BATT J After the battery is inserted into the auxiliary battery well of the Dolphin HomeBase you can use the CHARGING AUXBATT LED to monitor the charging progress Un Deep Cycling the Battery For maximum battery life Hand Held Products recommends that you deep cycle service the battery twice before initial use and then once a month thereafter To deep cycle insert the battery into the HomeBase auxiliary battery well Then push and hold the Servi
98. phin terminal DATE The DATE command displays the current date month day date and year on the screen If a user specifies a new date on the command line then DATE will change the date to the one specified This command updates the battery maintained clock so that the new date will be remembered across power downs Syntax DATE mon dd yyyy DEL ERASE or ERA The DEL command deletes one or more files from a file system on a specific drive If the specified path is a directory all files in that directory will be deleted If the path contains wildcards then all files that match the wildcard specification will be deleted Syntax DEL drive pathname DELAY The DELAY command delays a batch file for a specified amount of time Syntax DELAY seconds DIR The DIR command displays the files and sub directories in a directory on the specified drive If the drive is not specified then the default drive is assumed DIR uses the path operand to determine which files to list If the path is not specified then the current directory is assumed If the specified path is a directory name then all files in that directory are listed If the specified path is a wildcard filename then all files matching the path specification are listed E 2 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Syntax DIR drive path wildcard filename ECHO The ECHO command has two functions namely control of the ECHO flag and displaying messages in batch files EC
99. r any Hand Held Products product which is i improperly installed or used ii damaged by accident or negligence including failure to follow the proper maintenance service and cleaning schedule or iii damaged as a result of A modification or alteration by the purchaser or other party B excessive voltage or current supplied to or drawn from the interface connections C static electricity or electro static discharge D operation under conditions beyond the specified operating parameters or E repair or service of the product by anyone other than Hand Held Products or its authorized representatives This warranty shall extend from the time of shipment for the duration published by Hand Held Products for the product at the time of purchase Warranty Period Any defective product must be returned at purchaser s expense during the Warranty Period to Hand Held Products factory or authorized service center for inspection No product will be accepted by Hand Held Products without a Return Materials Authorization which may be obtained by contacting Hand Held Products In the event that the product is returned to Hand Held Products or its authorized service center within the Warranty Period and Hand Held Products determines to its satisfaction that the product is defective due to defects in materials or workmanship Hand Held Products at its sole option will either repair or replace the product without charge except for return shipping to Hand
100. s device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Class A Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in acommercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Caution Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hand Held Products may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations cables connected to this device must be shielded cables in which the cable shield wire s have been grounded tied to the connector shell Canadian Notice This equipment does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions as described in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le present appareil numerique n emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux app
101. se L eee eker enne 9 5 Ibm si Loir o E KEARE 9 5 Wall Mo nting een tete i Ee Ta red titer ere AE TE E Leda bo 9 6 Setting Up d Communications eisiston 9 8 Setting up the Dolphin Compact HomeBase essen enne 9 8 Connecting the Cables ette ierra e t edet era a kak tra E epa Pe k eee d a k ne kr PR e k A re N 9 8 Communicating with the Dolphin Terminal eese eene nnne 9 9 Chapter 10 Dolphin Vehicle Base Hil NWE C c eet edhe deeds decide leis 10 1 Basic POaturess P E 10 1 Bottom Panel d dee ea DER rae e EE RETE Hr tue ee sound Lee Deae Dae bb 10 1 Setting Up the Dolphin VehicleBase nell d k dl Ml kaka ya sey ka nennen nennen nennen 10 1 Connecting The Serial Cable ii iecit oomen ER egenos oen rte Ens 10 1 Supplying Power to the Dolphin VehicleBase eene 10 2 Selecting the Baud R al iyi sihan ao xapa ey Ke ome eot De K r d e GER b pcr edere 10 2 Side Panel Eeatutes uc eee teo et DD rr 10 3 Inserting the Dolphin Terminal into the VehicleBase eese 10 4 Charging Batteries in the VehicleBase eese e asa de ia kade kU Ee a Hek Vas v 10 4 Battery Temperate M cR 10 4 Cables for the VehicleB ase 22 nii ta istnd eda tue te e ae a a a RC ba de Van ee aii iia 10 5 Standard Serial Ca
102. single Dolphin HomeBase for communications you must enter the Command Mode to configure the version number and select the baud rate Version Number To retrieve the version number for the Dolphin HomeBase 1 Enter or send the escape and command strings lt ESC gt HHP gt 100ms lt 1s V This command will return the version number but is not needed for communications Baud Rate Selection The Dolphin HomeBase baud rate is set to 57600 at the factory Use the configuration switches on the HomeBase s back panel to select the network and communications modes for your Dolphin Note The configuration switches are checked at power up Changes in the switch settings will not be recognized until power is turned off and then back on The baud rate is stored in Non Volatile Memory and is retained even if the power is removed from the network 6 8 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide The following table outlines the configuration switch settings Switch Setting Function 1 SINGLE UP Single HomeBase only 2 FIXED BPS DOWN Baud rate fixed at 9600 2 PROGRAM UP Baud rate can be programmed To ensure communications leave Switch 2 in the FIXED BPS position and configure your communications software for 9600 baud When Switch 2 is in the PROGRAM position the baud rate can be changed by entering or sending the escape and command strings lt ESC gt HHP gt 100ms lt 1s Bn where n is the ASCII number corresponding to
103. ssible through a small opening within the battery well To reset the Dolphin remove the label covering the opening and press the reset switch with a small blunt object such as a paper clip Note Under normal circumstances you should never need to reset your Dolphin terminal Infrared Communications Port The Infrared Communications Port allows the Dolphin to communicate through the Dolphin HomeBase to a host serial device Battery Charging Contacts When the Dolphin is placed in the main well of the Dolphin HomeBase the Dolphin s battery pack is charged through these contacts Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 3 7 Maintaining the Dolphin s Batteries Although the Dolphin 7200 terminal is received with the battery inserted it is NOT ready for charging and or deep cycling Remove the plastic insulator located between the terminal and battery connectors Failure to remove the insulator may result in damages to the terminal Use only the 3 6V battery packs provided by Hand Held Products The use of any other battery pack in the Dolphin 7200 terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or battery There are two batteries in the Dolphin 1 Internal NiMH Backup Battery Located inside the Dolphin this battery backs up the RAM and clock when the NiMH main battery is discharged or removed from the terminal 2 NiMH Battery Pack Inserted into the back panel the battery pack is the primary power source f
104. stalled and power is properly connected to the HomeBase Make sure no other communications programs are running on the PC 3 Start the Dolphin Bootloader Hold down the 7 and 9 keys with one hand With your other hand press and release the ON SCAN SHIFT and BKSP keys Release the 7 and 9 keys You should see the screen below If not repeat Step 3 SYS Utilities X XX 1 Download 2 Launch Bios 3 Set Baud Rate Baud 57600 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 6 11 4 Press 3 to select Baud rate Press 1 to set baud rate to 57600 SYS Utilities X XX 1 9600 2 19200 3 38400 4 57600 Baud 9600 5 Press 1 to download Upgrading the Dolphin Bootloader ROM IMAGE or Bootloader The Dolphin may become unstable or inoperable requiring you to return the unit to Hand Held Products for repair Hand Held Products recommends that you use the Dolphin Upgrade WIZARD to update the Dolphin Boot Loader ROM image and Demo Programs Simply run DWIZARD and follow the instructions provided Install only the most recent release of the Dolphin ROM IMAGE and Boot Loader DO NOT load an old version of the While it is unlikely that you will ever need to reload the Dolphin Boot Loader an image of the Dolphin Boot Loader is included with the Dolphin OS and Development System just in case The Boot Loader image is installed in the c dolphxxX BOOTLDR directory on your PC To Load or Reload Dolphin s Boot Loader 1 Tra
105. t a battery pack for more than 30 minutes and you are now inserting a battery you may receive a CMOS error when the terminal boots up Don t worry the terminal is OK This simply means that the internal back up battery needs to be recharged and the date and time need to be reset To recharge the internal backup battery and reset the date and time insert a fully charged battery in the Dolphin and then use the DOS date and time function to set the correct date and time The internal back up battery requires a minimum of 5 hours of charging time in order to perform and maintain the system as described on page 30 Turning the Dolphin Off The Dolphin is never actually turned off To conserve power the Dolphin goes into sleep mode when it is inactive for a programmed period of time as defined by your application The screen is blank when the Dolphin is in sleep mode Step 4 Setting the Date and Time Use the DOS date and time function to set the correct date and time for your Dolphin terminal To Set the Date on an Alphanumeric Terminal 1 Enter DATE at the Dolphin s DOS prompt 2 Press NUM LOCK to put the Dolphin in numeric mode 3 Enter the new date mm dd yyyy 4 Press ENTER To Set the Date on a Numeric Terminal 1 Press SHIFT to put the Dolphin in alpha mode Enter DATE at the Dolphin s DOS prompt see Using the Numeric Keypad on page 3 4 2 3 Press SHIFT to put the Dolphin back in numeric mode 4 Enter the new date mm da yy
106. tance online at www handheld com Technical Assistance If you need assistance installing or troubleshooting please call your Distributor or the nearest Hand Held Products technical support office North America Canada Telephone 800 782 4263 option 4 8 a m to 6 p m EST Fax number 315 685 4960 E mail natechsupport handheld com Am rica Latina Tel fono 704 998 3998 opci n 8 opci n 3 E mail latechsupport handheld com Brasil S o Paulo Tel fono Int 55 11 2178 0500 Fax Int 55 11 2178 0502 Rio de Janeiro Tel fono Int 55 21 2178 0500 Fax Int 55 21 2178 0505 S o Paulo and Rio de Janeiro E mail brtechsupport handheld com M xico Tel fono 704 998 3998 opci n 8 opci n 3 E mail latechsupport handheld com Europe Middle East and Africa Telephone European Ofc Int 31 0 40 79 99 393 U K Ofc Int 44 1925 240055 E mail eutechsupport handheld com Asia Pacific Telephone Int 852 3188 3485 or 2511 3050 E mail aptechsupport handheld com Online Technical Assistance You can also access technical assistance online at www handheld com Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 12 2 Limited Warranty Hand Held Products Inc Hand Held Products warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to Hand Held Products published specifications applicable to the products purchased at the time of shipment This warranty does not cove
107. tches Use these switches to select the network and communications modes for your Dolphin See Chapter 8 for more on the configuration switch settings The configuration switches are checked at power up Changes in the switch settings will not be recognized until power is turned off and then back on Service Aux Batt Switch Press and hold this button for four seconds to service the battery in the auxiliary battery well For maximum battery life the battery should be serviced or calibrated once a month The Charging AUX BATT LED is red while the battery is discharging and changes to blinking red when the charging cycle begins The battery is ready to use when the light turns green Power Supply Connector Use this connector to attach a power supply to the HomeBase The power supply provides 12V DC input for communications and battery charging Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 8 3 Side Panels There is a main communications port on one side and a multi HomeBase port on the other side Main Communications Port R 232 MAIN COMMPORT o mS o Use a standard serial cable to connect this port to a host RS 232 device if the Dolphin HomeBase is the first unit of HomeBase network Otherwise the main communications port connects to another Dolphin HomeBase Multi HomeBase Port to form a daisy chained network see Configuration Switch Settings for a HomeBase Network on page 8 10 Multi HomeBase Port R S 232 MULTI HOMEBASE PORT Use this p
108. terminal to the host computer and leave the last MULTI HOMEBASE PORT open if it is not needed Programming Commands To configure a Dolphin HomeBase network these attributes must be programmed 1 Address Assignment Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 8 9 2 Baud Rate Selection and 3 Device Selection Address Assignment Use the Address Assignment command to establish unit IDs for each Dolphin HomeBase in your network This must be done before a unit can be selected for communications To establish an Address Assignment 1 Type or send the escape and command strings to setup the configuration mode and establish the beginning unit ID number lt ESC gt HHP gt 100 ms C gt 100 ms is In where n is the number representing the first unit in the network For example the string ESC HHPCIO would instruct the network to set up ID numbers for all the units in the network beginning at zero 0 2 The first Dolphin HomeBase in the network receiving the command responds to the host with SYN where SYN indicates that the command was accepted 3 In sequence each Dolphin HomeBase will determine its own ID number by adding one to the previous ID number 4 When ID numbers are established for all HomeBases the last HomeBase will return this response to the host lt ACK gt n where ACK indicates completion of ID configuration n represents the ID number for the last unit in the network Programmer s Note When sending ID nu
109. the possible risks The following safety guidelines are designed to protect both you and others around you Please read them carefully before using your Dolphin Required Safety Labels Dolphin 7200 terminals use a low power Visible Laser to scan bar codes Short term exposure to CDRH Class II laser light is not known to be harmful As with any bright light source such as the sun you should avoid direct eye exposure Locations The following are required safety labels as they should appear on the back panel of the Dolphin 7200 Label for Laser Batch Terminals Label for Dolphin 7200 2D Terminals T T CAUTION in Tested to Comply LASER LIGHT DO NOT With FEC Standards z STARE INTO BEA M Esser ants CLASS lI LASER PRODUCT emitted from 670nm Laser 1 0mW Max Output this aperture Bal qal opp ste opegpdiry woe Cam sak g CARET a Seed dela Clee 84LI d k m l HIS BE m M Product ID Label Version XXXXXXXX Serial Number PRE XXXXX WML MONTH DAY YEAR q SN dz IF REQUIRED REF BOM HAND HELD PRODUCTS INC SEE PATENT STATEMENT NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS OPENING VOIDS WARRANTY MADE IN USA OF US AND IMPORTED PARTS 1 2 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Statement of Agency Compliance 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 thi
110. the HomeBase to an external power source Time to Charge 5 f2 hours Plug the micro DB9 end of the communication charging cable into Dolphin 7200 RS 232 terminal s RS 232 port and connect to an external power source Time to Charge 5 V2 hours Inserting the Battery Pack 1 Hold the Dolphin with the front panel keypad facing down 2 Insert the end without the locking tab into the bottom of the battery opening and snap the battery into place with a hinging motion The battery case serves as the back cover of the Dolphin Removing the Battery Pack 1 Hold the Dolphin with the front panel keypad facing down 2 Push the locking tab on the battery pack down and pull the battery out from the Dolphin terminal with a hinging motion Step 3 Turning the Dolphin On And Off Turning the Dolphin On 1 Install the charged battery pack in the Dolphin 2 Hold the Dolphin in the palm of your hand so that you can press the ON SCAN key easily with your thumb 3 Press the ON SCAN key to turn the Dolphin on Your Dolphin will boot up just like a desktop PC and the title screen for the Demo Application will appear on the display 4 If the title screen does not appear on the display of your Dolphin the Demo Application has been removed from your terminal Therefore you will see a DOS prompt on the screen for example C or 2A Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 2 5 Note If using the Dolphin for first time or if the terminal has been withou
111. the baud rate shown in the table below Baud Rate per Value of n ASCII Value of n Selected Baud Rate ASCII Value of n Selected Baud Rate 0 38400 6 19200 1 38400 7 38400 2 1200 8 57600 3 2400 9 115200 5 9600 For example the string lt ESC gt HHPB6 which consists of the escape string and the command B6 would set the baud rate for the network to 19200 No response will be transmitted back to the host after executing this function Note You can also the HomeBase Configuration Utility program to alter the baud rate Creating a Dolphin 7200 HomeBase Network This information applies only to the Dolphin 7200 HomeBase The Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase is not networkable Each HomeBase must have its own AC power adapter connected to a standard AC electrical socket The group can be placed on a table or desk or rail mounted using the mounting holes on the two outside Dolphin HomeBase units How to Daisy Chain the Dolphin HomeBases To form a HomeBase network daisy chain the HomeBases together using one of the following methods Align adjacent units so that the MULTI HOMEBASE PORT of one unit will mate with the MAIN COMM PORT of the next unit until all HomeBases in the network are connected Use a RS 232 cable to connect the Multi HomeBase Port on one terminal to the MAIN COMM PORT on the next terminal Repeat this step to include each additional terminal in the chain Connect the last
112. to launch the viewer to see the image Browsers like Internet Explorer are good tools for looking at jpg images Note If you changed any file format settings in the setup window for the program the name of the file will be different 5 You can skip sending the file by pressing enter then pressing esc when the Dolphin attempts to transmit the file F4 on the Press ON SCAN screen will allow you to exit the application F3 I Q Imaging Demo Press F3 and the Scan the Test Target screen shown below will display Scan the Test Target For this demo you must use the test target shown below See Appendix E for a copy of the test target to make copies for multiple uses in the future Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 5 5 To use the demo 1 Enter a signature in the box below 2 Press and hold the ON SCAN button and aim at the barcode When the engine successfully decodes you will hear a short beep The image engine will then take an image of the signature When the signature is captured the terminal will beep and the screen shown below will appear on the screen Tracking Number 231498324 Address Hand Held Products 7520 E Independence Blvd Charlotte NC 28227 3 The data shown is information contained in the barcode Press the ENTER key and the signature captured screen will be displayed as shown below Captured Image 4 Press ENTER to return to the Scan the Test Target screen Press F4 to exit the dem
113. to the terminal or the HomeBase Keep the HomeBase plugged in so that the Dolphin terminal s battery pack stays fully charged Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Charging a Dolphin Terminal The HomeBase supplies charging power to the Dolphin terminal so that the terminal can monitor the charging of its battery pack This charging method protects the battery from being damaged by overcharging Therefore the Dolphin terminal may be stored indefinitely in the HomeBase without damage to the terminal the battery pack or the HomeBase 1 Insert a battery pack into the Dolphin terminal 2 Place the terminal laser engine window up and the LCD visible in the Dolphin Terminal Well of the Dolphin HomeBase 3 Let it glide down into the well until it stops 4 Once the Dolphin terminal is properly seated the Dock LED on the HomeBase will be solid green Deep Cycling Batteries For maximum battery life Hand Held Products recommends that you deep cycle service the battery twice before initial use and then once a month thereafter Since the Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase does not have deep cycling capabilities it is recommended that you use the Dolphin 7200 Multicharger or the Dolphin 7200 HomeBase The deep cycling process using the Multicharger takes approximately 9 5 hours For more information see the Dolphin 7200 Multicharger User s Guide Mounting the Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase The Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase may be desk or wall
114. tteries stored in the terminal During long term storage battery deactivation may tend to occur which may cause charging to stop early during recharging after storage Charging and discharging the battery several times can handle this issue Also the first charging after prolonged storage may yield a lower than normal capacity While this will vary depending on the storage conditions charging and discharging the battery several times will almost completely restore capacity Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 3 9 Resetting the Dolphin Terminal Under normal circumstances you should not need to reset the Dolphin terminal However if required you can reset the terminal with one of the following methods 1 Perform the Three Key Reset The Dolphin terminal can be reset by pressing and releasing the SHIFT ON SCAN and BKSP keys All three keys must be held down and released at the same time OR 2 Press the Reset Switch The reset switch is located in the battery compartment of the Dolphin terminal Reset Switch Use the tip of an unfolded paper clip or other similar blunt object to gently press the reset switch The recess hole for the reset switch may be covered with a small plastic cover This cover must be removed and placed back in position after accessing the reset switch OR 3 Remove the main battery If the methods described above are not successful
115. uction SH H 1 2 Required Safety Labels uie Hh etae eee san W k ee LU e Tee Re ATL M Ee hev O n We ena Ped 1 2 Canadian NOUCE ER REN 1 3 CDRH Laser Safety Statement 7200 Batch u ekere kek ke nennen enne 1 3 EN 60825 1 Laser Safety Statement tt Feet eh ve eain nba epu e in o eaae 1 3 Regulatory and Safety Agency Approvals ereke keke eker rennen enne nnne 1 4 Batteries ccc vases N E N E DN DE DED AA BRAD 1 4 Care andCleaning of the Dolphin ses iioii eter tt e kek kan E s eet Aiea eh kek n AQ H K ken 1 4 Chapter 2 Getting Started About the Dolphin 7200 his iint studiare eter a PORRO exi ROSE raa e N 2 1 Accessories Tor the Dolphin ai ettet reiten suru e Fu e ea eere tun 2 1 Dolphin 7200 UJ UR 2 3 Dolphin 7200 Batch l ermimal ctr rre ei rete est reet e trn ra ce de y k enden 2 3 Dolphin 7200 RS 232 Terminal eese tte Hek d entrent et tend tta ped A ERA E a 2 3 Dolphin 7200 2D Ferrunal 2 i aye nln iken kelle ote Pe eR y drea ek 2 3 Bar Code Symbologies Supported a dllna k esee eene 2 4 Using Dolphin tor the First Lime ie rt tme er e ena eee P indes resp toan 2 4 Inserting the Battery Pack iii tero toe E as E o n YE RD RE RU REOR Ev NR DN 2 5 Removing the Battery Pack s deceucndeese te tiene bia et sk ky dka ra ka w kec EN VR Ed
116. unit in the Dolphin HomeBase network will assert the DSR signal of the HomeBase when a Dolphin terminal is present The DSR signal can be used by the host application to determine if a Dolphin terminal is present and selected Communicating with the Dolphin Terminal To communicate with the Dolphin and any other devices connected to the HomeBase 1 Insert the Dolphin into the terminal well of the HomeBase If the Dolphin is in sleep mode it will awaken into active state 2 The CHARGING MAINBATT LED on the HomeBase will turn on If the Dolphin does not turn on or the LED does not light up make sure that it is properly seated in the terminal well and that the power supply is properly connected to the HomeBase and plugged into a functioning AC outlet Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 8 11 3 Start your application on the Dolphin terminal or the host computer Data can then begin transmitting between the terminal and the devices connected to the Dolphin HomeBase When data transfer begins the COMM LED on the Dolphin HomeBase will blink red and green If the HomeBase will not communicate with the Dolphin check the port connections to ensure that the HomeBase is correctly configured amp 12 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Compact HomeBase Hub of the System As the hub of your Dolphin system the Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase performs three important functions battery management communications and storage Note The Dolphin
117. urn the unit to Hand Held Products postage paid with a copy of the dated purchase record attached Contact the appropriate location below to obtain a Return Material Authorization number RMA before returning the product North America Hand Held Products Corporate Offices Telephone 800 782 4263 option 3 Fax 704 566 6015 E mail naservice handheld com Am rica Latina Hand Held Products Am rica Latina Tel fono 704 998 3998 opci n 8 opci n 4 Fax 239 263 9689 E mail laservice handheld com Brasil Hand Held Products S o Paulo Tel fono Int 55 11 2178 0500 Fax Int 55 11 2178 0502 Hand Held Products Rio de Janeiro Tel fono Int 55 21 2178 0500 Fax Int 55 21 2178 0505 Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro E mail brservice handheld com M xico Hand Held Products M xico Tel fono Intl 52 55 5203 2100 Fax Intl 52 55 5531 3672 E mail mxservice handheld com Europe Middle East and Africa Hand Held Products Europe Telephone 31 0 40 29 01 633 Fax 31 0 40 2901631 E mail euservice handheld com Asia Pacific Hand Held Products Asia Pacific Telephone 852 2511 3050 Fax 852 2511 3557 E mail apservice handheld com Japan Hand Held Products Japan Telephone 81 3 5770 6312 Fax 481 3 5770 6313 E mail apservice handheld com 12 1 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Online Product Service and Repair Assistance You can also access product service and repair assis
118. via HomeBase or VehicleBase communication cradles and then transmitted via one of many wired or wireless options The terminal is also able to decode barcode symbologies and capture images in dim lighting conditions or complete darkness Supported Symbologies 1D Linear Codes Code 3 of 9 Interleaved 2 of 5 TLC Code 39 Code 11 MSI UPC A UPC EO UPC El EAN EAN13 Codabar Code 128 Code 93 UPC 2D Codes PDF417 microPDF Maxicode Datamatrix Aztec QR Code Code 49 Composite Codes RSS 14 CODABLOCK AZTEC MESA OCR Codes OCR A and OCR B Postal Codes Postnet and most international 4 state codes PLANET CODE BPO 4 STATE CANADIAN 4 STATE DUTCH POSTAL AUSTRALIAN 4 STATE JAPANESE POSTAL For other supported symbologies please see the IMAGETEAM 4250 User s Guide Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 5 1 Reading Barcodes The omni directional scanning capabilities of the Dolphin 7200 2D terminal greatly simplify operation and training and increase productivity 1 Press the ON SCAN button to project the scanner s bright red aiming beam 2 Center the aiming beam over the barcode 3 The red SCAN LED illuminates when the user presses the ON KEY key and the green DECODE LED illuminates when a bar code is successfully decoded The aiming beam can be positioned in any direction for a good read Linear bar code 2D Matrix symbol WELT The aiming beam is smaller when the terminal is held closer to the code and larger wh
119. well as the version of the Embedded DOS ROM operating system that is running Syntax VER VERIFY The VERIFY command changes or displays how GS DOS handles I O to disk files and directory structures If VERIFY is ON then Embedded DOS ROM verifies immediately that disk I O is completed successfully before telling the user that it was This is accomplished by writing data directly to disk without temporarily storing it in a file system or disk driver cache If VERIFY is OFF then GS DOS caches writes to files and defers the actual writing to disk enabling multiple writes to the same sectors to be served much faster The cache is automatically written to disk in the background during dead time when the disk is not busy This is accomplished with the multitasking threads and semaphores that the GS DOS kernel supports Syntax VERIFY ONIOFF VOL The VOL command displays the volume label of a diskette or a hard disk VOL does not allow the user to change the volume label If the drive letter is not specified then the default drive is assumed Dolphin 7200 User s Guide E 5 Syntax VOL drive Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Declarations of Conformity EC declaration of conformity for the following 89 336 EEC EMC Directive 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive as amended by 93 68 EEC 1 Product Identification Product name Dolphin 1 Terminal and Homebase Line of business Auto ID Model type N A Version N A Addit
120. y as it could damage the Dolphin terminal Never throw a used battery in the trash It contains heavy metals and should be recycled according to local guidelines Don tshort circuit a battery or throw it into a fire It can explode and cause severe personal injury Excessive discharge damages a battery Recharge the battery when your Dolphin indicates low battery power Although your battery can be recharged many times it will eventually be depleted Replace it after the recommended usage period about 500 charge cycles for the 1500 mAh NiMH battery or if the battery does not hold a charge f you are not sure the battery or charger is working properly please send it to Hand Held Products or an authorized Hand Held Products service center for inspection The Dolphin handheld computer bar code scanner meets or exceeds all applicable standards and has been manufactured to the highest level of quality Care and Cleaning of the Dolphin When needed clean the laser engine window and the LCD display with a clean non abrasive lint free cloth 1 4 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide Getting Started About the Dolphin 7200 The Dolphin is a handheld computer and imager bar code scanner with a 386 33 MHz microprocessor that runs with GS DOS and is PC compatible and is designed for easy single handed data collection Accessories for the Dolphin The Dolphin 7200 is part of a data collection system that includes accessories specificall
121. y designed for vehicle desktop and hub operations Accessories available include serial and networkable communications charging cradles serial communications charging cables desktop gang chargers and vehicle mounted charging communication cradles You can use these accessories with the Dolphin Dolphin HomeBase Charges one Dolphin terminal and one extra battery pack in its Dolphin C tH Base auxiliary batter well includes power adapter for proper current olphin Compact HomeBase For more information see Dolphin HomeBase on page 8 1 For more information see Compact HomeBase on page 9 1 Replacement power adapter for Dolphin HomeBase Note Use only power adapters approved for use by Hand Held Products Failure to do so may result in improper operation or damage to the unit 10 slot battery charger designed specifically for Dolphin NiMH battery packs that charges and reconditions 10 batteries in under four hours Supports 90 264V For more information see Dolphin MultiCharger on page 11 1 Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 2 1 Battery charging and or communications cradle designed for in transit applications Mounted inside a vehicle this cradle provides connectivity to any RS 232 serial device including printers radio modems GPS on board computers and vehicle monitoring systems Dolphin VehicleBase For more information see Dolphin Vehicle Base on page 10 1 Wrist Strap for Dolphin A convenient way to
122. y that steps you through the process of upgrading Dolphin s Bootloader ROM image and Dolphi innti U grade Wizard Demo application ga H A Windows utility for configuring the HomeBase baud rate omeBase Configuration Dolphin amp 7200 User s Guide Dolphin Utilities A number of utilities are provided with your Dolphin terminal The Utility programs are installed in the c dolphxxX utils on your computer Note See the Development API electronic Help file dolphapi hlp for additional information regarding the Dolphin Development Libraries samples and compiling instructions BMP2LCD EXE BMP2LCD EXE is a Windows tool that allows developers to create a bitmap data structure from a standard Windows bitmap The bitmap can then be displayed using a Dolphin Developers API function such as evDrawUserBitMap BitMap Converter FILE C BATT BMP SELECT BMP FILE input Bit tap image BITMAP SIZE 8 X Converted Bitmap Array oto jiU xt Otc xit xf Oxf etn 00x Oxa man MU fc thee lel WRITE CONVERTED FILE CVT BURN EXE BURN EXE is a Dolphin utility that will load or reload the Dolphin s Bootloader The Bootloader is an Xmodem communications utility used by the Dolphin OS to load or update the BIOS and Operating System ROM image Install only the most recent release of the Dolphin Boot Loader loading an old version of the Boot loader can result in A Dolphin becoming in
123. ze errors associated with rechargeable batteries such as battery wear out voltage depression and self discharge As a general rule battery packs should be calibrated once a month 1 Insert all the batteries that require servicing into the charging pockets and press the yellow Condition and Calibrate Switch see page 11 2 2 The Condition and Calibrate LED see page 11 2 flashes red to indicate that the cycle has begun 3 The Dolphin MultiCharger begins to totally discharge and fully recharge the battery pack automatically This cycle requires approximately 8 hours to complete 4 In each charging pocket the orange Status LED will begin to flash in sync with the Condition and Calibrate LED Any batteries inserted after the Condition and Calibrate switch has been depressed will receive a standard charge 5 A complete cycle is indicated by a green Status LED Because the Dolphin MultiCharger is accumulating battery pack information during the entire Condition and Calibrate cycle do NOT remove the battery until the cycle has been completed 6 Once all batteries have completed the Condition and Calibrate cycle the Condition and Calibrate LED will turn off Dolphin 7200 User s Guide 11 3 7 At this point another Condition and Calibrate cycle can be initiated Troubleshooting If you encounter problems with your Dolphin MultiCharger first please go through the list of problems and solutions in this chapter Problem Issu

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