NLS-PT980 Series Portable Data Collection Terminal User Manual V2.1 V2.
Content Standard Configuration ....................................................................................................................................1 Optional Configuration ....................................................................................................................................2 Tips and Cautions ............................................................................................................................................3 Cautions .....................
Standard Configuration » NLS-PT980 Main Machine OK SCAN » Stylus Pen C Fn » USB Slave Cable nlscan.
Optional Configuration » Power Adapter » Leather Case » Communication Cable nlscan.
Tips and Cautions Cautions » Disassemble and Refit Unauthorized disassemble and refit will avoid the limited warranty » Power Adapter Only manufacturer original power adapter should be applied. Improper adapter causes permanent damage and avoids the limited warranty » Phenomenon & Safety Avoid using in extreme atmosphere, for example near a flame or fire. Pull out off the mains immediately when the device emitting peculiar heat, smell or smoke. » Drop Deadly dropping causes permanent damage.
Tips and Cautions General Usage Tips » When system halt, press “Reset” button using the stylus pen. Please see Page 9 to locate the position of “Reset” button. » Crash, throw, impact and fold will cause permanent LCD damage, system halt and irreversible data loss. » Use brush and soft cloth to keep the scan window clean is the only work needs to do. Improper maintenance will avoid limited warranty. » Do not use sharp object to operate keyboard and the touch screen.
Specifications Specification PT980 CPU PT982 PT983 PT981 CCD RFID XScale PXA 270, 312MHz SDRAM: 64 MB Memory NAND Flash: 128MB, expandable to 256MB Suppor Minii SD up to 2GB Display 262K color TFT touch panel, 2.8inches, 240*320 resolution Keyboard 25 keys MTBF Interface Optional 5000 hours RS232 9.6~115.2kbps USB Host & Slave1.1 IC Card ISO7816, support SAM card GPRS GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz, 85.4Kbps(Max) CDMA 800 MHz, 153.6Kbps (Max) WiFi IEEE 802.11g, 2.
Product Outline Outline 5 1 10 13 2 6 3 14 11 15 16 OK SCAN 17 18 19 20 12 C 21 4 7 Fn 8 9 1.Indicator 4.Beeper 7.Keyboard 10.Stylus Pen 13.Label 16.Battery Lid 19.SIM Slot 2.USB Slave/Earphone 5.Scan Window 8.USB Host 11.Right Fn Key (F14) 14.Hand Belt Ring 17.Reset 20.SD Slot 22.The direction to insert SIM Card nlscan.com SIM 22 3.Left Fn Key (F13) 6.LCD 9.IC Slot 12.IrDA Port 15.ID Label 18.Contact Pins 21.
Product Outline Indicator & Keyboard 1 2 3 OK 4 SCAN C Fn 6 7 8 5 9 10 1、Power Indicator Charging: red light keep on. Charged: green light keep on. Red turns Green: Adapter connected. No battery inserted. 2、GPRS Indicator Green Flash (1 sec interval): GPRS power up. No SIM card. Green Flash (3 sec interval): GPRS power up. SIM card connected to network.
Power Dismount Battery Lock 1 Step 1: Push lid lock button to unlock. Remove the lid as it shown in the picture. Unlock 2 Step2： Gently press to release the battery. 3 Step 3: Remove the battery as it shown in the picture. Lock 4 Step 4: Reverse Step 1 to mount the battery lid. Push lid lock to fasten. Unlock nlscan.
Power Mount Battery Lock 1 Step 1: Push lid lock button to unlock. Remove the lid as it shown in the picture. Unlock 2 Step 2: Fit the battery with the copper contact pin. 3 Step 3: Press to insert the battery. Lock 4 Step 4: Reverse Step 1 to mount the battery lid. Push lid lock to fasten. Unlock nlscan.
Power ON/OFF Idle Charge » Power ON Long press on “Power” button 2~3 seconds to power on. Windows desktop will pop up. » Idle Touch “Power” button when the device is on. (Idle function is enabled) Program Idle Function: Start—>Settings—>Control Panel—>Power Management Touch “Power” button to wakeup idle mode. » Power OFF Long press on “Power” button 2~3 seconds to power off » Charge Charging Methods : 1. Connect the device with a Host by USB Slave port. 2.
Operation Interface Desktop Layout Zone 1----------------- Zone 2----------------Zone 1: Recycle Bin, My Device, Internet Explorer and other shortcuts. Zone 2:Toolbar icons, Left to right : » Start: slide on the panel to select, touch to confirm selection » Connection: shows connection with a Host, through USB slave port; » Keypad Status: change input status. There are three status: English Capital, Small and Number. » Power: shows capacity.
Operation Interface System Toolbar “Start” Button Tap and slide on the panel to select. Touch to confirm selection Connection Status shows the intensity of GPRS signal . Double click to open the dialog in the picture. shows connection with a Host, through USB slave port; nlscan.
Operation Interface System Toolbar System Time Double click the icon to open “Date/ Time Properties”. Or setup time from “Start”－> “Settings”－> “Control Panel” －> “Date/Time”. Click “Apply” to confirm settings. Power Icon Double Click to open “Power Management”. “Low-power”: Screen brightness turns low and other modules turn to power saving mode. （any operation to wakeup） “Auto Idle”: Most modules switch off. Operational variables restore in volatile memory.
Operation Interface System Toolbar Input Choice Icon Click icon to slide show input choices. Click to confirm choice Click icon again to hind slide show Display Desktop Click the icon to show desktop. nlscan.
Operation Interface Control Panel Open Control Panel “Start”－> “Settings”－> “Control Panel” PC Connection Setup direct connections to the desktop computer: enable, disable and communication type. nlscan.
Operation Interface Control Panel Backlight Setting Setup backlight for 2 status: ① Normal Mode: The device working in full power state. ②Low-power Mode: Screen brightness turns low and other modules turn to power saving mode. Keyboard backlight brightness stays the same in two modes. Stylus Click interval: the time between two clicks. Click gap: the distance between the two clicks. Double-Tap: double click to setup interval and gap.
Operation Interface Control Panel Dialing Properties Double click “Dialing” to open “Dialing Properties”. Storage Manger Double click “Storage Manager” to open “Storage Properties”. Caution: The settings bellow may cause system failure Format: permanently delete all data in selected disk. Dismount: disconnect selected disk New: create a partition in selected disk Delete: delete selected partition. nlscan.
Operation Interface Control Panel Power Management “Low-power”: screen brightness turns low and other modules turn to power saving mode. “Auto Idle”: Most modules switch off. Operational variables restore in volatile memory. Any commencing operation (screen, transmission or other) prevents idle mode. Region and Language Setting Double click “Regional Setting” to open “Region and Language Setting” nlscan.
Operation Interface Control Panel Date/Time To setup date, time and time zone. Remove Program Select and click “Remove” to uninstall programs. nlscan.
Operation Interface Control Panel Input Panel Setup default input method Click “Options” to select user preferences. ReaderServer Configuration Run “ReaderServer” before reading. It output reading results to keyboard event or clipboard. See page 42 for detail. nlscan.
Operation Interface Control Panel Owner Display and edit ID, owner notes and Network ID. Network and Dial-up Connections New a connection and configuration GPRS connection. See page 24 for details. “SERIAL ON USB”: shows connection with a Host, through USB slave port;. nlscan.
Operation Interface Control Panel System To check the system information: Basic, General, Memory, Device, Copy right. Display Select a desktop picture nlscan.
Operation Interface Control Panel Certificates Import, View or remove certifications. Autorun Select programs automatically launch when power on. nlscan.
GPRS Connection Setup Your PT980 has setup a GPRS Coneection. If you are using PT980 in China, you can click Start－>Settings－>（Control Panel－>）Network and Dial-up Connections, then double click GPRS to use it . If you are not, you can new a GPRS connection or modify related parameters. Please see “Create a Connection” to get more details about parameters.
GPRS Connection Setup Create a Connection Rename “My Connection” to be a friendly name. New a GPRS, select “Dial-Up Connection” New a direct connection through USB or serial port, select “Direct Connection” New a Virtual Network, select “Virtual Private Network” Select “Wireless modem Port”, click “Configure”. The following dialog popup. nlscan.
GPRS Connection Setup Create a Connection Select bard rate “115200” in the “Port Settings” dialog. Leave other options to be default. Select “Call Options” to access this dialog. Fill the “Extra Settings” box with [+CGDCONT=1, “IP”, “APN”]. Ask the GPRS network provider for APN (Access Point Name). Click “OK” proceed to next dialog. nlscan.
GPRS Connection Setup Create a Connection Click “Next” to proceed. Fill “Country/region code” and “Area code” with required digits. Always fill “Phone number” with [*99***1#]. Click “Finish” to complete setup. nlscan.
GPRS Connection Setup Create a Connection A new GPRS dial-up created in this dialog. Double click to configure and dial. There will be an icon appearing in the toolbar. Click “Dial Properties” progress to next. nlscan.
GPRS Connection Setup Dial Properties Click “Edit” to fill in dialing patterns. Fill the 3 dialing patterns with “G”. Click “OK” twice to finish. nlscan.
GPRS Connection Setup Dial Do not fill the blanks. Click “Connect” The GPRS dialing has finished. You can use GPRS now. You can click showing left. nlscan.
Bluetooth Connection Setup Create Connection Click Start－>Control Panel. Double click “Bluetooth Device Properties”. nlscan.
Bluetooth Connection Setup Create Connection This is the interface of BT Manager V2.1. Click “Next”, PT980 starts to search for Bluetooth devices. And the available devices will be listed below. nlscan.
Bluetooth Connection Setup Create Connection Double click the device you want to connect, such as “LUKHAN”, the main machine will start to searching services. Double click , and choose a COM port to connect. nlscan.
Bluetooth Connection Setup Create Connection If the Bluetooth device requests authentication, you should enter PIN to connect. When connection is successful, the icon will has a green round mark on it . Click “OK” to quit. nlscan.
WiFi Connection Setup Create Connection Click Start－>Network and Dial-up Connections. Double click “WiFi” icon and the interface of WiFi settings will be shown. nlscan.
WiFi Connection Setup Create Connection “tiwlnapi1”Settings has two tabs. Left picture shows the interface of IP Address. You can obtain an IP address via DHCP or input it by yourself. This is the interface of Name Servers. When settings are finished, it could be saved by clicking “OK”. nlscan.
WiFi Connection Setup Create Connection Double click Network Connection icon to enter WiFi interface. Click “Wireless Information” tab and choose the network you want to connect in the list. Then click “Connect”. nlscan.
WiFi Connection Setup Create Connection Choose the network’s Encryption and Authentication types and input network key, then click “OK”to connect. When connection is successful, there will be a remark of “prefered”following the Network’s name. nlscan.
Connect PT980 & Host RS232 O K SCAN C Fn 1、Connect the Host (RS232 female DIN) and PT980 (female DIN) with RS232 & USB Host Cable 2、Connect RS232 cable and the mains with power adapter 3、Switch ON and perform nlscan.
Connect PT980 & Host USB Slave OK SCAN C Fn 1、Open USB slave port rubber on the top left corner. 2、Connect the Host and PT980 with USB slave cable. 3、Switch on and perform. Note: “Microsoft ActiveSync” should be installed in the Host to establish connection for PT980 and the Host. nlscan.
Connect PT980 & Host USB Host O K SCAN C Fn 1、Connect PT980 and the peripheral equipment with RS232 & USB Host Cable 2、Insert peripheral equipment into USB port on the cable. 3、Switch on and perform. nlscan.
Reading Reader Server “ReaderServer”, a barcode reading program (server) has been installed in advance. Follow the steps to open: start->setting->control panel->ReaderServer. ReaderServer supports reading 1D&2D barcode. RFID Function will be provided later. ReaderServer is for reading configurations. It uses keyboard or clipboard events to output barcode messages. Two settings in this program: 1.
Reading How to Read 1D Barcode Configure ReaderServer in the Control Pane Looking at the picture above, the dialog “Reader type” will jump out when you press the button “Select Reader Type”. There are three types you can select. Click "Select ReaderType" and choose Laser, there is only a configuration page which named “Common” nlscan.
Reading How to Read 1D Barcode Adjust the distance and angle between PT980 and barcode. For the optimum reading stance, laser width should be 4mm more than barcode width. Then trigger to read. 4 4 SCAN O C K Fn Right Stance nlscan.
Reading How to Read 2D Barcode Configure Reader Server in the Control Panel The dialog “Reader type” will jump out when you press the button “Select Reader Type”. If you select “Camera”, there are four configuration pages. They are “Common”, “Camera”, “Decode” and “VeriCode”. Looking at the picture above, there are three items in this configuration page. They are “Show image”, “Save image” and “Keep show last image”. If you select “Show image”, the device will show image in the interface when scanning.
Reading How to Read 2D Barcode Optimum Reading Stance: 1、Focus the green aiming bar on the central of a barcode. 2、The distance of scan window & barcode between 5cm and 20cm 0 3、Yaw (αas below)between 0° and 45° （0 is the best） 4、Pitch(γas below) between 0° and 45°（5-20 is the best） 5、Roll (βas below)360° nlscan.
Reading How to Read RFID Card Main machine has a RFID module to read RFID card. Adjust the distance of RFID reader & RFID card for the optimum reading stance, then trigger and perform. nlscan.
Trouble Shooting Malfunction Key Power RS232 IrDA Shootings Key failure, inaction, wrong response Please contact your supplier for services. Charging indicator no response Ensure adaptor is plugged correctly Battery incompetent performance 1. Ensure battery is fully charged. 2. Battery reaches invalidation. Please replace with a new one. Power tray icon do not show Battery reaches invalidation. Please replace with a new one. Incompetent communication 1. RS232 cable is connected properly. 2.
Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting Malfunction USB Shootings 1、USB cable is connected properly Incompetent communication 2、Clean the object blocked in RS232 port. 3、Above methods do not work out, contact supplier for services. 1、Ensure PT980 is power on 2、PT980 is in idle state. Short touch power button to quit idle. 3、Ensure battery is competent for work Screen Screen black and no response 4、Battery loose contact. Reinsert battery. 5、Use a new battery.
Software Development Introduction » Operating System PT980 series use Microsoft Windows CE 6.0 .NET OS. Any software in accordance with .NET Compact Framework 2.0 can be applied on PT980 series. » Language Support C, C++ , C# and VB.net, etc. » Environment When choose C++, environment need to be installed: 1) Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 2) Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 patch: VS80sp1-KB926601-X86-ENU.exe 3) PT980 SDK: uTools for CE(which could be downloaded from www.nlscan.com). When choose VB.
Software Development Program Registry Backlight of LCD Screen Path Type HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlDWORD Set\Control\Power\Backlight\On HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\Backlight\ DWORD UserIdle Range 0-100 0-100 Remark Backlight of LCD screen in working state. Backlight of LCD screen in idle.
Appendix Key Value PT980 Keyboard 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 * # Up Down Left Right OK C Delete Space Fn SCAN Left Fn Key Right Fn Key nlscan.
Appendix Testing Codes Code128 UCC/EAN-128 UPC-E UPC-A Code 39 Interleaved 2 of 5 QR Code PDF 417 Aztec nlscan.
Revisions Version V2.1 nlscan.
