F734-E SERIES TERMINALS User’s Manual
F734-E SERIES TERMINALS User’s Manual
F734-E SERIES TERMINALS USER'S MANUAL
DATALOGIC S.p.A. Via Candini 2 40012 - Lippo di Calderara di Reno Bologna - Italy F734-E Series Terminals Ed.: 11/2003 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Datalogic reserves the right to make modifications and improvements without prior notification. Datalogic shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this material.
CONTENTS REFERENCES ............................................................... v Conventions.................................................................... v Reference Documentation .............................................. v Service, Support and warranty ........................................ v SAFETY REGULATIONS .............................................. vi General Safety Rules..................................................... vi Laser Safety .......................................
TECHNICAL FEATURES ............................................. 28 GLOSSARY.................................................................. 30 INDEX ..........................................................................
REFERENCES CONVENTIONS This manual uses the following conventions: “User” or “Operator” refers to anyone using a F734-E Terminal. “Device” refers to the F734-E Terminal. “You” refers to the System Administrator or Technical Support person using this manual to install, operate, maintain or troubleshoot a F734-E Terminal. REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION For further details refer to the Manuals of the various programs provided on the CD-ROM.
SAFETY REGULATIONS Read this manual carefully before performing any type of connection or repair on the terminal. NOTE The user is responsible for any damages caused by incorrect use of the equipment or by inobservance of the indication supplied in this manual. GENERAL SAFETY RULES Use only the components supplied by the manufacturer for the specific F734-E series terminal being used.
LASER SAFETY The laser light is visible to the human eye and is emitted from the window indicated in the figure. F734-E Laser beam output window AVOID EXPOSURE LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE 250 This product complies with 21 CFR Subchapter J LASER LIGHT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT MAX. OUTPUT RADIATION 1.0 mW EMITTED WAVE LENGTH 630-680 nm EN60825-1:2001 CAUTION – CLASS 2 LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM This device complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules.
F734-E/RF Laser beam output window AVOID EXPOSURE LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE LASER LIGHT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT MAX. OUTPUT RADIATION 1.0 mW EMITTED WAVE LENGTH 630 ~ 680 EN60825-1:2001 This product complies with 21 CFR Subchapter J CAUTION – CLASS 2 LASER LIGHT WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM N2468 Figure 2 - F734-E/RF Laser Safety Labels I D F E LA LUCE LASER È VISIBILE ALL'OCCHIO UMANO E VIENE EMESSA DALLA FINESTRA INDICATA NELLA FIGURA.
I D F E LUCE LASER NON FISSARE IL FASCIO APPARECCHIO LASER DI CLASSE 2 MASSIMA POTENZA D'USCITA: LUNGHEZZA D'ONDA EMESSA: CONFORME A EN 60825-1(2001) LASERSTRAHLUNG NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN PRODUKT DER LASERKLASSE 2 MAXIMALE AUSGANGSLEISTUNG: WELLENLÄGE: ENTSPR.
ITALIANO Le seguenti informazioni vengono fornite dietro direttive delle autorità internazionali e si riferiscono all’uso corretto del terminale. NORMATIVE STANDARD PER LA SICUREZZA LASER Questo prodotto risulta conforme alle normative vigenti sulla sicurezza laser alla data di produzione: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 e EN 60825-1. Non si rende mai necessario aprire l’appa-recchio per motivi di installazione, utilizzo o manutenzione.
FRANÇAIS Les informations suivantes sont fournies selon les règles fixées par les autorités internationales et se refèrent à une correcte utilisation du terminal. NORMES DE SECURITE LASER Ce produit est conforme aux normes de sécurité laser en vigueur à sa date de fabrication: CDRH 21 CFR 1040 et EN 60825-1. Il n’est pas nécessaire d’ouvrir l’appareil pour l’installation, l’utilisation ou l’entretien.
RADIO COMPLIANCE Information for the User ENGLISH Contact the competent authority responsible for the management of radio frequency devices of your country to verify the eventual necessity of a user license. Refer to the web site for further http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/spectr.htm information. ITALIANO Prendi contatto con l'autorità competente per la gestione degli apparati a radio frequenza del tuo paese, per verificarne l'eventuale necessità della licenza d'uso.
FCC COMPLIANCE This compliance refers only to the F734-E batch model. CAUTION This device complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference which may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
GENERAL VIEW A F B C D E Figure 3 - F734-E Series Terminals Overview Key: A) B) C) D) E) F) xiv Laser beam output window Multi-function LED Reset key (protected) Cradle communications window Battery charger contacts Antenna
INTRODUCTION 1 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 TERMINAL DESCRIPTION Two different models of this terminal are provided: Formula 734-E: communicates with the host computer via a cradle connection; Formula 734-E/RF: communicates with the host computer via radio frequency or normal cradle connection. 1.1.1 F734-E The F734-E terminal is a lightweight, pocket-sized and fully programmable terminal, claiming the greatest sales success of the Datalogic PDC range.
F734-E SERIES TERMINALS 1 1.1.2 F734-E/RF The F734-E/RF terminal is a lightweight, pocket-sized and fully programmable radio frequency terminal. It solves the most complex application needs and exploits the "overspeed" feature to boost software performance, has 512 KB of RAM memory for managing large databases and 512 KB of Flash memory for application programs of large dimensions.
INTRODUCTION 1 The F734-E series terminals have a backlit LCD graphic display of 16 characters by 4 lines plus a line in the upper part of the display for the programmable icons: The icons which can be controlled by the application program The battery charge status Time F734-E SERIES TERMINALS DATALOGIC S.P.A. 4 LINES 16 CHARS Figure 5 - Terminal Display 1.
1 F734-E SERIES TERMINALS DS for Formula™ uses a «C» standard ANSI compiler, integrated with special libraries, operating in an MS-DOS environment and developed specifically for the type of terminal processor. The libraries, developed by Datalogic, permit direct management of the terminal functions. For example, the management of barcode reading devices is immediate and rational thanks to interaction with functions that automatically start up the barcode acquisition procedure.
INTRODUCTION 1.4 1 PACKAGE CONTENTS The F734-E terminal package includes: − n. 1 F734-E terminal complete with batteries; − n. 1 user's manual − n. 1 test chart The F734-E/RF terminal package includes: − n. 1 F734-E/RF terminal complete with batteries; − n. 1 user's manual − n. 1 test chart Remove all components from their packing and check that they are in good condition and that they correspond to the shipment documents. CAUTION NOTE 1.
1 F734-E SERIES TERMINALS NCK RS485 Network/PC connection kit FBK73X-E Battery Kit NiMh F734-E FBS73X-E Battery Kit NiMh F734-E (5 pcs pack) FCB232 D 25 F RS232 serial connection cable PC/XT T 8 M - D25 F 2 m FCB232 D 9 F RS232 serial connection cable for PC/AT T 8 M - D9 F 2 m FCB485 SYS RS485 serial connection cable for SYSNET 2 m FCB EAV Eavesdrop cable kit 2+2 m Rubber Cover Rubber protection cover F732-E/F734-E Batch Functional Case – order number 94ACC1266 Belt Holster – order number 94ACC1268 F734-
CONNECTIONS 2 2.1 2 CONNECTIONS CRADLE To make the F734-E series terminal operative, it is necessary to insert it into the Formula 951 Transceiver Charger cradle or into the Formula 950/4 Multi Transceiver Charger which has been previously connected to the power supply and to a host computer with an available RS232, RS485 or Eavesdrop line.
F734-E SERIES TERMINALS 2 2.2 CONNECTION TO THE HOST COMPUTER Before proceeding with this phase, make sure that both the computer and the terminal are switched off. CAUTION 2.2.1 RS232 Connection To connect the F951 cradle to the host computer, proceed as indicated below: 1- Connect the cable to the serial port of the host computer. 2- Connect the other end of the same cable (RJ connector) to the RS232 port of the cradle (point E in the previous figure).
CONNECTIONS 2 A B C D Figure 8 - RS232 Multi Cradle Connection Key: A) Host computer B) Serial cable C) Multi-cradle F950/4 D) Power supply NOTE The RS232 connection allows transmission between the host computer and the first station of the multi-cradle. For this reason, it is necessary to insert an RS232/RS485 converter between the host and the cradle to enable transmission with all the four stations.
F734-E SERIES TERMINALS 2 2.2.2 Connection with Eavesdrop Interface The cable Kit 94A054030 provides two cables; one for Eavesdrop connections and one for Modem connections. The Eavesdrop connection enables the F734-E terminal to be connected to an existing asynchronous RS232 line (for example between the host computer and video terminal). The modem connection enables the terminal to be connected to a host system using a modem.
CONNECTIONS 2.2.3 2 RS485 Connection The RS485 line allows connecting several terminals to a single RS232 line by means of a network (see the "Formula 904/N User Manual). If the network is made using the Formula 902 T-Box, the line can be extended up to 1200 meters and up to 32 different types of Formula cradles can be connected. If multiple cradles are used, the individual work stations must be counted.
F734-E SERIES TERMINALS 2 A B C D E F Figure 10 - RS485 Connection Key: A) Host computer B) Formula 902 T-box C) Formula 904/N Interconverter D) Single cradle F951 E) Multi cradle F950/4 F) Power supply 12
CONNECTIONS 2.2.4 2 RF Connection The RF connection allows the F734-E/RF terminal to communicate with the host via radio frequency using the STARGATE™ RF base station connected to the host computer.
F734-E SERIES TERMINALS 2 2.3 CONNECTION CABLE Several types of cables are provided depending on the computer and on the connection. The following cables and cable Kits are listed with their order number.
CONNECTIONS 2 The black flat cable allowing the Modem connection has the following pinout: Modem Cable DB25 side 25-pin D-sub (male) Cradle side RJ45 TX 1 2 RTS 2 4 CTS 4 5 RX 3 5 GND 3 TO MODEM CONNECTIONS 7 8 20 Figure 14 - Modem Cable Pinout RS485 Connection: cable 94A054020 Twisted Pair RJ RJ RX/TX 7 7 RX/TX 6 6 GND 3 3 Figure 15 - RS485 Cable Pinout 15
F734-E SERIES TERMINALS 3 3 USE AND OPERATION The F734-E and F734-E/RF are lightweight, pocket-sized and fully programmable terminals with 512 KB (512/1024 KB for F734-E model) of RAM memory to manage large databases and 512 KB of Flash memory for application programs of large dimensions. It is necessary to load an application program onto the terminal to exploit its features.
USE AND OPERATION 3 ARROW KEYS: only available for the application when not in “Select or Data Edit” mode. SCAN KEY: activates the laser for barcode scanning and turns on the terminal when it is off. FUNCTION KEYS: keys , , and are available for the loaded application.
3 F734-E SERIES TERMINALS By pressing the key followed by the key, the graphic display’s contrast increases to the allowed maximum, and then returns to 0 value. NUMERIC KEYS: allow the entry and display of the main numeric symbol. If the has first been pressed, the choice of alternative alphabetic characters will be activated. BACKSPACE KEY: character entered. deletes the last SPACE KEY: allows the introduction of a blank space.
USE AND OPERATION 3.2 3 BARCODE SCANNING When reading a barcode point the terminal laser beam at the code from an appropriate distance and simultaneously press the key. The beam emitted by the laser must completely cover the barcode; the LED (and the acoustic signal, if activated) will indicate if the scan was carried out correctly.
F734-E SERIES TERMINALS 3 3.3 DELETING THE APPLICATION PROGRAM This procedure allows deleting application programs developed with DS for Formula™. If you want to delete programs provided or developed by EasyGen™, refer to chapter 6 of the EasyGen™ manual. The following procedure causes data to be deleted even if not completed.
USE AND OPERATION 3.4 3 DOWNLOADING DATA TO HOST Data can be downloaded from the terminal to the host PC in different ways, depending on the application loaded and on the terminal model. If working with F734-E (batch model), the application software allows downloading data onto the PC by simply inserting the terminal into the cradle or by direct operator intervention on the terminal or host computer.
F734-E SERIES TERMINALS 4 4 MAINTENANCE NOTE 4.1 Rechargeable battery packs (NiCd/NiMh) are not initially charged. Therefore the first operation to perform is to charge them in the appropriate cradle. See chapter 2 and the following paragraph "Charging the Batteries". CHARGING THE BATTERIES Battery charge life depends on many variables but, under normal conditions, autonomy is more than enough for a day work. Information on the battery-charge status is provided by the .
MAINTENANCE NOTE 4 During the battery recharge the color of the LED positioned on the cradle changes from red to green. If using the NiCd battery pack, the LED color changes when 70-80% of the complete charge is reached. If using the NiMh battery pack, the LED color changes when 50-60% of the complete charge is reached due to the battery increased capacity.
F734-E SERIES TERMINALS 4 4.2 REPLACING THE BATTERIES Before proceeding, ensure that the terminal is switched off and that the data it contains has been downloaded onto the host computer. CAUTION To replace the batteries correctly, proceed as follows. 1- Turn over the terminal and remove the two battery cover screws. 2- Lift the battery cover as shown in the figure and extract the old battery pack.
MAINTENANCE 3- 4 Replace the battery pack, making sure the batteries are inserted in the right direction as indicated within the case. -+ - + Before inserting the battery pack into the terminal, ensure the battery polarity matches with the one indicated within the case. CAUTION CONTACTS Figure 19 CAUTION 4- Figure 20 When inserting the battery pack, first slide it towards the springs compressing them until the contacts at the other end are cleared (see Figure 18).
4 4.3 F734-E SERIES TERMINALS CLEANING THE TERMINAL Clean the terminal from time to time with a slightly damp cloth. Do not use alcohol, corrosive products or solvents.
TROUBLESHOOTING 5 5 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY When the button is pressed the terminal does not come on. Flat batteries. Recharge terminal. Batteries completely flat or broken. Replace batteries. Flat batteries. Recharge terminal. Batteries completely flat or broken. Replace batteries. There is no power supply to the cradle. Connect the power supply and switch on the cradle. The serial cable is not correctly connected.
F734-E SERIES TERMINALS 6 6 TECHNICAL FEATURES F734-E Optical Features Light source Scan rate Minimum resolution Skew angle Pitch angle Depth of field Electrical Features Micro-controller Program memory Data RAM EEPROM Calendar/clock Power supply Battery charger Physical Features Technology Dimensions (LxWxH) Weight Buzzer LED Display Keyboard Environmental Features Working temperature Storage temperature Relative humidity Degree of protection 28 F734-E/RF Laser-scanner; VLD source; 630-680nm 35±5 sc
TECHNICAL FEATURES Environmental Features Electrostatic charges Drop resistance Laser safety 6 IEC 801-2 IEC 68-2-32 up to 1 m (39 in) onto concrete EN 60825-1 class 2 laser product Programming Features Barcodes decoded Standard 3/9 Extended 3/9 Italian pharmaceutical Interleaved 2/5 ITF 14 Industrial 2/5 Matrix 2/5 UPC - EAN UPC only UPC/EAN + Addon 2 UPC/EAN + Addon 5 UPC-E only UPC 8 only UPC-A & EAN 13 only Codabar (NW7) Monarch (2/7) PAKO Code 128 EAN 128 Delta A IBM MSI Code 93 Zellweger Storagete
GLOSSARY Barcode A pattern of variable-width bars and spaces which represents numeric or alphanumeric data in binary form. The general format of a barcode symbol consists of a leading margin, start character, data or message character, check character (if any), stop character, and trailing margin. Within this framework, each recognizable symbology uses its own unique format. Baud Rate A measure for data transmission speed. Bit Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information.
Host A computer that serves other terminals in a network, providing services such as network control, database access, special programs, supervisory programs, or programming languages. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) A display that uses liquid crystal sealed between two glass plates. The crystals are excited by precise electrical charges, causing them to reflect light outside according to their bias. They use little electricity and react relatively quickly.
INDEX A Accessories; 15 Application Development Programs; 13 Cleaning the Terminal; 36 Replacing the Batteries; 34 P Package Contents; 15 B Barcode Scanning; 29 R Reference Documentation; 1 C Connections; 17 Connection Cable; 24 Connection with Eavesdrop Interface; 20 Cradle; 17 RF Connection; 23 RS232 Connection; 18 RS485 Connection; 21 D Deleting the Application Program; 30 Downloading Data to Host; 31 Downloading EasyGen™ Demo; 14 G General View; 10 M Maintenance; 32 Charging the Batteries; 32 32
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