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340.book Page ii Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM PSC Inc 959 Terry Street Eugene, Oregon 97402 Telephone: (541) 683-5700 Fax: (541) 345-7140 Copyright ©2003 PSC Inc. An Unpublished Work - All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this documentation or the procedures described therein may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission of PSC Inc. or its wholly owned subsidiaries ("PSC").
2340.book Page i Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Table of Contents Preface. About this Guide .................................................................................... v How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................. v Manual Overview ........................................................................................................... v Registering Your Falcon PT40 ...............................................
2340.book Page ii Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Index Verifying Operation .........................................................................................1-9 The Beeper ................................................................................................................1-9 PT40 Software Applications ...........................................................................................1-9 PT Program Generator (PPG) ............................................................
2340.book Page iii Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Index Uploading Data to the Host PC ......................................................................................3-2 Using XFER32 .............................................................................................................3-2 XFER32 Setup ......................................................................................................3-3 General Tab .......................................................................
2340.book Page iv Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Index UPC/EAN/JAN Extensions ............................................................................................ D-8 Code 128 .................................................................................................................. D-8 Other Controls ........................................................................................................... D-9 Clock and Calendar .......................................................
2340.book Page v Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Preface About this Guide How to Use This Manual This Product Reference Guide contains comprehensive instructions on the Falcon PT40’s software, batteries, dock, serial cable, data transfer. It also contains advanced user information such as pinouts, bar code configuration and parameters. This section of the manual provides both a general description of the product’s features and an overview of the manual’s contents and organization.
2340.book Page vi Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM About this Guide • Appendix A, Falcon PT40 Batteries on page A-1, describes installation, charging, and disposal information on the PT40’s main battery and backup battery. • Appendix B, PT40 Dock, Serial Cable, and Power Adaptor on page B-1, describes how to set up and use the Dock or serial cable to transfer data between the PT40 and a Host PC. Refer to this section before using the dock for the first time or when connecting it to a PC.
2340.book Page vii Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Document Conventions Document Conventions Formatting conventions are used throughout this guide as a method of providing consistency for notes, cautions, and warnings. Notes appear throughout the manual to provide additional information on a topic, including technical details, exceptions to instructions and other pertinent information. These notes are identified by the notepad symbol.
2340.book Page viii Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM About this Guide PT40 Labels These labels are for illustrative purposes only. Figure 1. Falcon PT40 Laser Label Figure 2. Falcon PT40 Battery Compartment Label Figure 3.
2340.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Chapter 1 Introduction Overview of the PSC Falcon PT40 The Falcon PT40 is a rugged, handheld, portable data-collection terminal that allows bar code scanning technology anywhere.
2340.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Introduction PT40 Power Button and Reset Turning the PT40 On Press the green key displayed at left to turn the PT40 on. The first screen that appears on the PT40, unless the software has been customized, is shown below. -Falcon PT40zVer 020.5/Z0.2 System RAM 256K 10/16/02 14:09 ¤ press any key If the unit had been running before it was turned off, the display screen returns to the view displayed when the unit was turned off.
2340.book Page 3 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM The Keypad Resetting the PT40 Sometimes you will need to reset the PT40. Both Soft Reset and Hard Reset return the PT40 to the opening display screen (refer to Figure 1-1 on page 1-2) and return a unique series of beeps and tones to verify the reset. Resetting the PT40 is similar to pressing ++ on a PC. All data stored in the portable’s memory is cleared.
2340.book Page 4 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Introduction Figure 1-1. Falcon PT40 Keypad Function Keys Enter Key Clear Key Scan Key Data Keys Navigation Keys Shift Key Backlight Key Power Key Data Keys Use the twelve (12) data keys to enter letters, numbers, and other characters. If you enter an incorrect number or character, press the key to move the cursor back one position. Press and hold the key to clear an entire line. Normal Mode. By default, data keys yield numbers.
2340.book Page 5 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM The Keypad Table 1-1. Inputting Characters Using Data Keys Normal Mode Shift Mode Number/Symbol First Keypress Second Keypress Third Keypress Fourth Keypress Fifth Keypress 0 space 0 space 0 space 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 A B C 2 A 3 D E F 3 D 4 G H I 4 G 5 J K L 5 J 6 M N O 6 M 7 P Q R S 7 8 T U V 8 T 9 W X W Z 9 * (Asterisk) In both Normal and Shift mode, press the * key to insert an asterisk.
2340.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Introduction Action Keys Ten action keys, including the four navigation keys, are described in Table 1-1. Table 1-2. Falcon PT40 Action Keys Button Function /Mode Description Referred to As Clear Press to move the cursor back one position. Press and hold to clear an entire line of text. Scan Aim the PT40 at a bar code and press the key to activate laser scanning mode.
2340.book Page 7 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM The Display Screen The Display Screen The default system font for the PT40 is a 5x7 (width x height in pixels) font based on the Codepage 850 Western European character set. This size font allows the PT40's LCD display screen to show 6 lines of text with up to 16 characters on each line when using only the default system font. Actual vs.
2340.book Page 8 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Introduction the virtual display data. The text in the virtual display remains in place and the actual display screen changes its view within the virtual display. If you scan longer bar codes or enter more data than can fit in a single line of the virtual display, the data automatically wraps to the next line.
2340.book Page 9 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM The Beeper Scanning Bar Codes with the PT40 Aim and press the key. Figure 1-4 illustrates the correct orientation for best scanning results. • The laser should be pointed at a slight angle to the bar code. Do not orient the PT40’s laser parallel or perpendicular to the bar code. • The laser beam must cross the entire bar code. The PT40 cannot correctly read if the entire bar code is not scanned. Figure 1-3.
2340.book Page 10 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Introduction PT40 Software Applications The Falcon PT40 comes from the factory with PSC’s PALPRO40 application and three other data collection applications already installed. If your PT40 software has been customized, it may operate differently. Check with your systems administrator for instructions. PALPRO40 PALPRO40 is part of the PSC Portable Applications Library (PAL). With PAL, you can customize the PT40 without programming.
2340.book Page 11 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM PT40 Software Applications store data. Use PPG and it’s utilities to create, compile and download custom applications to the PT40. For more information about PPG, go to the Product Manuals link at www.pscnet.com to view the most current PPG User’s Guide. There is no longer keyboard wedge support in PPG v5.0. Applications created in previous versions of PPG that use the keyboard wedge option can be saved in PPG v5.
2340.book Page 12 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Introduction Accessories PT40 Dock, Serial Cable and Power Adaptor The PSC Falcon PT40 Dock, Serial Cable, and Power Adaptor are specifically designed for use with the Falcon PT40. Use the dock or serial cable for data transmission between the portable and a PC. They can also be used to recharge the portable’s rechargeable main Lithium-ion battery.
40.book Page 13 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Accessories To recharge the PT40’s batteries and for more detailed information about the main and backup batteries, refer to Falcon PT40 Batteries on page A-1 and Using the Dock to Recharge the Main Battery on page B-4. PT40 Belt Clip To install the belt clip, complete the following steps: 1. Follow the instructions for Main Battery Installation starting on page A-3 to remove the main battery and battery cover door. Figure 1-5.
2340.book Page 14 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Introduction PT40 Soft Case Your PT40 may also come with a soft case. If you wish to use it, open the back and put the PT40 inside, bottom first. Figure 1-6. Falcon PT40 Soft Case Falcon PT40 Product CD Contains the following applications and documents: • PALPRO40 • XFER32 • Falcon PT40 Quick Reference Guide (QRG) in PDF format. • Falcon PT40 Product Reference Guide (PRG) in PDF format. (Refer to Using PALPRO40 starting on page 2-7).
2340.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Chapter 2 Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications Overview This section of the manual describes the following data collection processes with the PT40: • Quick Start starting on page 2-2. • Setting Up the PT40 starting on page 2-3. • • • • • Switching Applications starting on page 2-4 Setting the Time and Date starting on page 2-5. Setting a Password starting on page 2-6. Using PALPRO40 to Collect Data starting on page 2-7.
2340.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications If you want to work with PPG, please refer to the PPG User’s Guide, included on the CD that came with your PT40. Quick Start The Falcon PT40 comes with an application named PALPRO40 loaded in memory. PALPRO40 includes three useful data-collection programs for using the PT40 without additional programming. Follow the steps below to begin using the PT40 with PALPRO40 immediately.
2340.book Page 3 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Setting Up the PT40 6. Enter a password. (Refer to Setting a Password on page 2-6.) 7. Press any function key to continue on to the PALPRO40 Options menu. 8. Press the key to display the list of available applications. Select the application to use. (Refer to Switching to Another PALPRO40 Application on page 2-9.) The PT40 is now ready to begin collecting data.
2340.book Page 4 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications Switching Applications The PT40 can have as many as 4 different applications in memory, any one of which can be selected and run. To move to a different application from the application currently running, you must initiate a special key-sequence on the keypad. Simultaneously press the ++ keys to put the currently running application on hold.
2340.book Page 5 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Setting Up the PT40 Continuing the Application Press the key to return to the current application and continue collecting data with the application. Setting the Time and Date In the representations of the display of the Falcon PT40 that follow, the ¤ symbol indicates the blinking cursor. You can access the date and time prompts from other display screens and menus (such as the password prompt in Figure 2-4 on page 2-6).). Figure 2-2.
2340.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications Setting a Password A password is required when you install the entire suite of PALPRO40 applications. Password security allows a manager or supervisor to customize the PALPRO40 software and then hand it off to a worker. A password can contain up to 128 characters and can use any characters available on the PT40. Figure 2-4.
2340.book Page 7 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Using PALPRO40 to Collect Data Using PALPRO40 to Collect Data When finished setting up the PT40 (refer to the previous section), the PALPRO40 Options menu appears on the display screen. Use the menu to choose a PALPRO40 application. Installing PALPRO40 PALPRO40 comes installed on your PT40 from the factory. If you need to reinstall PALPRO40, refer to Downloading Applications with PPGXFER starting on page 3-8 for instructions on this process.
2340.book Page 8 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications If you select INVPRO), the next screen asks you to select one or two prompts (refer to the Steps on page 2-12). Make a selection before going on to the next step. If you select TRACKPRO, the next screen asks you if you want to add a date/time stamp before getting to the application menu. (Refer to the Steps on page 2-15.
2340.book Page 9 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Using PALPRO40 to Collect Data 4. Enter the text for the second prompt (for example, ASSET NO.) followed by the key. ENTER PROMPT 2 ASSET NO.¤ Switching to Another PALPRO40 Application To switch from one PALPRO40 application to another, complete the following steps: 1. Select from the current application’s menu to exit the application.
2340.book Page 10 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications Using ASSETPRO Use ASSETPRO to track assets (such as furniture, phones, computers, and electronic equipment) at various locations (e.g., departments, rooms, floors, buildings). With ASSETPRO, enter an identification code for a location, collect all the asset IDs at the location, and then enter an identification code for a different location. To use ASSETPRO, complete the following steps: 1.
2340.book Page 11 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Using PALPRO40 to Collect Data 4. The location ID and item ID appear together on the third line of the screen, separated by a comma, and the second prompt remains on the screen. • The PT40 is ready to accept another ID for an asset at the current location. ITEM ID ¤ WH3E, 004322 F3=REV F4=EXIT 5. When finished collecting asset IDs for the location, press the key to return to the first prompt. 6.
2340.book Page 12 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications Using INVPRO Use this application to track inventory. INVPRO provides a choice of one prompt or two. For example, use one prompt to scan or enter an ID number or description for each item. Two prompts would be used to scan or enter an item ID and the quantity of that item. To use INVPRO, complete the following steps: 1.
2340.book Page 13 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Using PALPRO40 to Collect Data 2. Scan the bar code for an inventory item, or use the keypad to enter the item’s ID number or description. Using a scanner, the code is entered automatically; with a keypad, press the key. 3. The item ID number appears on the third line of the screen. The PT40 is ready to accept another item ID. ITEM ID ¤ 40-000-00 F3=REV F4=EXIT 4. Repeat step 2until all IDs for all items are collected. 5.
2340.book Page 14 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications 2. Scan the bar code for an inventory item, or use the keypad to enter the item’s ID number or description. The code is entered automatically with a scanner; with a keypad, press the key. 3. The second prompt now appears on the first line of the screen, and the item ID appears on the third line. QUANTITY ¤ 40-000-00 F3=REV F4=EXIT 4. Enter the number of individual units of the item in inventory.
2340.book Page 15 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Using PALPRO40 to Collect Data Figure 2-9. INVPRO Collected Data in ASCII text file R44-2173, R44-2260, R44-2278, R44-2283, R44-2285, R44-2287, R44-2289, R44-2314, 25 12 56 30 47 16 4 85 Using TRACKPRO Use this application to record check-in and check-out of articles (e.g., supplies, books, files, tools, equipment) at one or more locations.
2340.book Page 16 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications 3. From the application menu, select . ITEM TRACKING¤ F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F5=EXIT 4. Press the key to record an item being checked in. Press to record an item being checked out. F1=CHECK IN F2=CHECK OUT F4=EXIT¤ 5. Enter the code or name for the location by scanning a bar code or using the keypad (e.g. MAIN).
2340.book Page 17 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Using PALPRO40 to Collect Data screen, and the PT40 is ready to accept another ID for an item at the current location. ITEM ID ¤ IN :MAIN,P203 F3=REV F4=EXIT If the application is set up to add a date/time stamp, the date and time that the item was checked out will follow the item ID on the third line. (You must scroll the display to see the entire line.) 9.
2340.book Page 18 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications Other Data Collection Applications This section describes some other applications that are provided along with PALPRO40. They can be loaded onto the PT40 using PPGXFER. (Refer to Downloading Applications with PPGXFER starting on page 3-8. DESCRIPT The DESCRIPT application is another useful program for tracking inventory.
2340.book Page 19 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Other Data Collection Applications The two files must have the same number of lines, even if some of the description lines are blank. Refer to PT40 Serial Configuration and Connection on page C-1 for instructions on connecting the PT40 to a PC. You can access the date and time prompts from other display screens and menus (such as the password prompt in Figure 2-4 on page 2-6).). Loading Item and Description Files into the PT40 1.
2340.book Page 20 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications ERASE F2=PICKLIST F3=COLLECT F4=EXIT¤ 5. Press the key to return to the application menu, and select to display the Receive Lists menu. 6. From the Receive Lists menu, select to download the item list or to download the description list. RECEIVE LISTS F2=RECEIVE ITEM F3=RECEIVE DESC F4=EXIT¤ 7. The next screen will prompt you to connect the PT40 to the computer.
2340.book Page 21 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Other Data Collection Applications To set a new date or time, refer to Setting the Time and Date on page 2-5. Using DESCRIPT 1. From the application menu, select . F1=COLLECT F2=RECEIVE LISTS F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT¤ 2. The screen prompts you for an item identification. Scan the bar code for an item, or use the keypad to enter the item's ID number or description.
2340.book Page 22 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications • The application adds the item ID to the item list and prompts you for a description of the item. Use the keypad to enter a description (e.g. UPG USER’S GUIDE). ENTER DESCRIPT ¤ • The application adds the description to the description file and prompts you for the number of units of the item. QUANTITY ¤ UPG USER’S GUIDE F3=REV F4=EXIT 4. When you enter a number (e.g.
2340.book Page 23 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Other Data Collection Applications INVMODEM The INVMODEM application works like INVPRO and contains an additional feature that lets you send the collected data to a computer over a modem. To use this application, you should have experience with modem communications. You should know how to set up the modem for your system and how to use the communications software that runs it.
2340.book Page 24 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications SELECT BAUD RATE F2=2400,N,8,1 F3=9600,N,8,1 F4=EXIT¤ 5. Enter the telephone number to dial. Be sure to use the format that your modem requires. (For example, you may need to use “9,” as a prefix for the number). When you press the key on the keypad, the application connects to the modem and calls the number. NUMBER TO DIAL ¤ F4=EXIT 6.
2340.book Page 25 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Other Data Collection Applications TIMESTMP TIMESTMP is a simple item-tracking application that records the date and time that each item is entered into the PT40. Using TIMESTMP 1. At the screen displaying the program name, press any function key. TIMESTMP 08:17:32¤ 10/16/02 F-KEY=CONTINUE 2.
2340.book Page 26 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications The code is entered automatically with a scanner; with a keypad, press the key. Use the arrow navigation keys to scroll the display window to the right to see all the date and time information. • The item ID appears on the third line of the screen, followed by the date and time, and the PT40 is ready to accept another item ID. ITEM ID ¤ R44-2342, 10/16/ F3=REV F4=EXIT¤ 5.
2340.book Page 27 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Reviewing the Collected Data 2. If the displayed date is correct, press the key. If the date is wrong, enter the correct date. Use two digits each for the month, for the day, and for the year (e.g. 101602). The program will automatically format the entry (e.g. 10/16/02). Current Date: 10/16/02 Enter New Date: ¤ 3. If the displayed time is correct, press the key. If the time is wrong, enter the correct time in 24-hour format.
2340.book Page 28 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Data Collection with PT40 Software Applications • The second line of the data-review screen tells the number of the currently displayed record and the total number of records. The top line of the data-review screen offers options for moving through the records in memory. Figure 2-14.
2340.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Chapter 3 Transferring Files and Data Overview When you are finished inputting data by scanning bar codes or collecting data in a file, transmit (upload) the files from the PT40 to the host PC using XFER32. XFER32 is a data transfer application that is included on the CD that came with your Falcon PT40. Refer to Using XFER32 on page 3-2. XFER32 runs on Microsoft Windows versions ‘98, 2000, Me, NT, and XP.
2340.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Transferring Files and Data Uploading Data to the Host PC To upload data to the Host PC from the PT40, complete the following steps: 1. Prepare the Host PC to receive the collected data. 2. Prepare the Falcon PT40 to upload (transmit) the collected data. From the program menu on the PT40; select to display the File Options menu. INV MGMT¤ F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT 3. Select to display the Send File menu.
2340.book Page 3 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Using XFER32 XFER32 Setup When you start XFER32, the user interface, shown in Figure 3-1, opens. Figure 3-1. XFER32 User Interface To prepare for data transfer between the PC and the PT40, click on the Setup button to open the Setup dialog box, which contains three tabbed sections: • General Tab on page 3-3. • Transfer Tab on page 3-5. • Logging Tab on page 3-6.
2340.book Page 4 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Transferring Files and Data Connection Enter the Connection port for file transfers. Select from the list of detected serial ports or modems. Baud Rate Select a Baud Rate for serial communications from the pull-down list. The default value for XFER32 is 19200. The default value for the PT40 is 9600. Note: The PT40 supports only baud rates up to 38400.
2340.book Page 5 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Using XFER32 Crash Recovery NOTE: ZModem Protocol is NOT supported by the Falcon PT40. This feature is only available with ZModem protocol. Transfer Tab Select the Transfer tab to establish file transfer settings. Figure 3-3. Transfer Tab of the File Transfer Utility Sender Timeout (Seconds) Enter the maximum number of seconds to wait for a connection when sending files. A value of 0 waits indefinitely.
2340.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Transferring Files and Data File Transfer Default Enter the File Transfer Default folder for storing received files. Use the Browse button to locate a new location. Logging Tab Select the Logging tab to establish settings for the communications log. The communications log can be helpful as a trouble-shooting aid. Figure 3-4. Logging Tab of the File Transfer Utility Log To File Specifies that the log is to be written to a text file.
2340.book Page 7 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Using XFER32 Transmit Files 1. To transmit files from the Host PC to the PT40, select the Transmit Files button from the XFER32 user interface. Figure 3-1 on page 3 illustrates the user interface. Figure 3-5. Send File to PT40 Window 2. Select the file to send. 3. Click Open to send the file to the data collection terminal Receive Files When receiving files from a data collection terminal, a prompt appears. Enter the name of the incoming file. 1.
2340.book Page 8 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Transferring Files and Data Figure 3-6. Receive File from PT40 Window 3. Click Open to begin receiving the file. Downloading Applications with PPGXFER The Falcon PT40 comes with a collection of applications and utilities. This collection is called the PALPRO40. Use PPGXFER to download programs to the PT40 from your Windows compatible PC.
2340.book Page 9 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Downloading Applications with PPGXFER Figure 7. Updating the Operating System’s Download software. Download the new OS This option removes any application currently stored on the and Application Falcon PT40. Download Application The currently loaded application are not deleted, but the curOnly rently downloading application may not run correctly on the outdated operating system.
2340.book Page 10 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Transferring Files and Data 5. Connect the PT40 to the PC (refer to PT40 Serial Configuration and Connection on page C-1.). 6. Double-click on the Portable Programmer icon in the PSC PAL program group to open the PSC PPGXFER Programmer window. Figure 3-9. PPGXFER Programmer Window 7. From the menu, select Options > Settings to open the Communications Settings dialog box. Figure 3-10. The Communications Settings Dialog 8.
2340.book Page 11 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Downloading Applications with PPGXFER Figure 3-11. The Program File Window • When programming is completed, the message Portable successfully programmed opens in the window, and the name of the program file is displayed in the window’s title bar. 11. Select File > Exit to close the PSC PPGXFER Programmer main window. 12. Turn the portable on. 13.
2340.book Page 12 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Transferring Files and Data • The original *.scr file remains intact, and the compiled file is given the same name, but with a *.hex extension. It is this *.hex file that is downloaded into the portable. • When compilation is complete, the PPGXFER window opens, displaying the message Initiating Download. • If a connection between the PC and the PDT is successfully established, the window shows further messages as the compiled *.
2340.book Page 13 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Removing Collected Data from Memory Removing Collected Data from Memory After uploading a file from the PT40 to the PC, erase the file from the PT40’s memory. To do so, complete the following steps: 1. From the program menu on the PT40 (such as the one from TRACKPRO below), select to display the File Options menu. ITEM TRACKING¤ F2=COLLECT F3=FILE OPTIONS F4=EXIT 2. Select to display the Erase File menu.
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2340.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Appendix A Falcon PT40 Batteries Battery Overview The PT40 runs on two types of batteries. The main lithium-ion battery supplies operating power for the PT40. The internal lithium battery provides backup power to maintain the random-access memory and the real-time clock when the main battery is discharged or removed. The following topics are covered in this section of this manual: • Battery Overview • Main Battery Installation page A-3.
2340.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Falcon PT40 Batteries Recycle Lithium-Ion Batteries. Do not throw Lithium-Ion Batteries in the trash. CAUTION Use only a power adaptor and main battery supplied by a PSC dealer. The user of another adaptor or battery can damage the PT40 and void your warranty. For the correct power adaptor and main battery for the Falcon PT40, please refer to the PSC Price Book on www.pscnet.com Lithium-ion batteries benefit from an initial 'conditioning'.
2340.book Page 3 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Main Battery Installation Main Battery Installation To install the main lithium ion battery, complete the following steps as shown in Figure A-2 on page A-3: 1. Press the release button on the back of the unit, while sliding the battery cover down until it stops. Lift the cover off from the bottom of the unit. Figure A-2. Battery Insertion Step 1 Step 4 Steps 2-3 2.
2340.book Page 4 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Falcon PT40 Batteries Recharging the Batteries If the PT40 will not turn on or if the message Low Battery appears on the display, the main battery needs recharging. A full charge takes about 4 hours. There are three ways to recharge the main lithium ion battery of the PT40 portable. 1. Connect the PT40 to a serial cable and power adaptor connected to a power source. 2. Place the PT40 into a PT40 dock connected to a power source. 3.
2340.book Page 5 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Recharging the Batteries Figure A-4. Charging the Main Battery in the Charging Slot Step 3 4. Attach the small, round plug of the 9-volt power adapter to the round power input jack on the 9-pin connector at the end of the Dock's cable. 5. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet or a power strip. The LED on the left front of the Dock will be red while it is powered.
2340.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Falcon PT40 Batteries Figure A-5. Charging the PT40 in the Dock 4. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet or a power strip. The LED on the left front of the Dock will be red while it is powered. Using the Serial Cable and Power Adaptor (PT40 Unit) To recharge the main battery using the serial cable and power adapter, complete the following steps: 1. If the PT40 is on, turn it off. Figure A-6.
2340.book Page 7 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Storing the Main Battery 2. Connect the PSC serial cable to the serial interface connector at the bottom of the PT40. (It is not necessary to have the other end of the cable connected to a PC when recharging.) 3. Attach the small, round plug of the 9-volt power adapter to the round power input jack on the 9-pin connector of the serial cable as shown in Figure A-6 on page A-6. 4. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet or a power strip. 5.
2340.book Page 8 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Falcon PT40 Batteries If the main battery is not recharged before it reaches the low-power shutdown point, it continues to discharge, and the PT40 turns off automatically. Even then, the PT40 continues to save data, because of the backup battery. It is important, however, to recharge the main battery at this time to avoid running down the backup battery and losing data.
2340.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Appendix B PT40 Dock, Serial Cable, and Power Adaptor Overview The PSC PT40 Dock and Serial cable are specially designed for use with the PT40. Use the Dock or Serial cable for transferring data and files between the PT40 and a PC, and for recharging the PT40’s batteries. To transmit data to or from the PT40, place the unit in the dock or connect the serial cable. To use the PT40 for data collection, you must disconnect it from the dock or serial cable.
2340.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM PT40 Dock, Serial Cable, and Power Adaptor When the PT40 is in the Dock, and the Dock is connected to a PC, you can download programs or data to it, or upload data from it. Serial Cable The serial cable works much like a dock, in that you can use it to transfer data or charge the PT40’s main battery. • To transfer data, set up the PT40 and serial cable as described in Attaching the PT40 to a PC page B-3.
2340.book Page 3 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Attaching the PT40 to a PC Figure B-3. Falcon PT40 Power Adaptor 9-Volt Power Adaptor Power Connector Power Plug Power Cord Attaching the PT40 to a PC Use PT40 Dock or Serial cable to connect the PT40 to a PC. The PT40 9-volt power adapter is required in conjunction with the dock or serial cable to recharge the main battery on the PT40. To connect the dock to a PC, complete the following steps: 1. Turn off the PC or workstation. 2.
2340.book Page 4 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM PT40 Dock, Serial Cable, and Power Adaptor Figure B-4. Connecting a Serial Device to the Power Adaptor 6. Insert the power plug on the power adaptor into the correct outlet or power strip for your country. When the power adaptor is correctly connected, the left-most red light-emitting diode (LED) on the PT40 Dock lights up. 7. Turn the PC back on. Remove the portable from the dock to use it for data collection.
2340.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Appendix C Connector Configurations Interface Cable Connector Determine which pins are which, based upon the location of the engagement keys, located in the corners of the side that the odd pins are located on. Figure C-1. Interface Cable Connector Pinouts Front (Keyboard Side) of PT40 Engagement Key Engagement Key Pin #15 Pin #16 Pin #1 Back (Battery Side) of PT40 Pin #2 Table C-1.
2340.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Connector Configurations Docking Connector Pin #s Signal Name (I=Input, O=Output) Description 8 O - TXD~ Transmitted Data 9 I - Docked ~ Connected to GND in Dock 10 GND Power and Signal Ground 11 GND Power and Signal Ground 12 I - V_CHARGE Battery Charging Voltage (~ 9 volts) 13 I - V_CHARGE Battery Charging Voltage (~ 9 volts) 14 O - VCC1 Signal to Dock (~ 3.3 volts) 15 I - VPP Power from Dock (~ 4.
2340.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Appendix D Configuring with Bar Codes This section provides bar codes for common setup parameters that can be used for programming the PSC PT40. Factory default settings are underlined.
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2340.book Page 11 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Other Controls GOOD-READ TONE Low *$+$-B800EE* Medium High *$+$-B805EE* Medium Low *$+$-B802EE* High *$+$-B807EE* GOOD-READ BEEPS 1 *$+$-B901EE* 3 *$+$-B903EE* 2 *$+$-B902EE* 4 *$+$-B904EE* GOOD-READ TONE DURATION (in seconds) 0.07 *$+$-BA01EE* 0.22 *$+$-BA03EE* 0.14 *$+$-BA00EE* 0.
2340.book Page 12 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Configuring with Bar Codes 1 Sec *$+$-E404EE* 24 3/4 Sec *$+$-E499EE* Off *$+$-DD0EE* KEYBOARD CLICK *$+$-DD1EE* On Clock and Calendar TIME / DATE FORMAT *%-* Set Date *%.* *$+$-D80EE* 24-Hour *$+$-D81EE* International *$+$-D91EE* Set Time TIME FORMAT 12-Hour DATE FORMAT U.S.
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2340.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Appendix E Programming Parameters Overview The application PALPRO40 loaded some default parameter settings. (Refer to Table E-2 on page E-3.) These settings work for most applications. This appendix provides specifics on all programmable parameter settings for the PT40. • Table E-1 on page E-2, • Table E-2 on page E-3, lists default parameters and programming IDs for predefined defaults. These settings work for most applications.
2340.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Programming Parameters For information about using PAL, including installation instructions refer toUsing PALPRO40 to Collect Data starting on page 2-7, or to the Portable Applications Library (PAL) User’s Guide, available at www.pscnet.com from the Product Manuals link. For an overview of using PPG to program the PT40, refer to PT Program Generator (PPG) on page 1-10.
2340.book Page 3 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Using Bar Codes Using Bar Codes To program the PT40, scan Code 39 bar codes that contain the desired parameters and settings. This section provides several programming bar codes. Custom bar codes can be made using any bar code printing software that supports Code 39. Using Predefined Defaults The PT40 has the following four sets of parameter defaults. These parameters can be used during trouble-shooting, initialization, or setup.
2340.book Page 4 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Programming Parameters Alternate Parameters for the Falcon PT40 Enter these commands by scanning the bar codes with the PT40’s laser or through the PC’s serial port. With PT Program Generator (PPG), you can embed these codes in a PPG application. The Falcon PT40 recognizes the following bar code commands at all times: Table E-3.
2340.book Page 5 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Using Bar Codes Guidelines for Creating Programming Bar Codes Keep the following in mind when creating bar codes for programming the PT40: • Create custom programming bar codes using the extended (full ASCII) Code 39 character set.) • The first and last character of each bar code must be an asterisk (*), the start and stop character for Code 39. • The first asterisk of the programming bar code must be followed immediately by the characters $+$-.
2340.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Programming Parameters Commands cannot be split between two or more bar codes. It is not possible to have a parameter ID number at the end of one bar code and its setting or string at the beginning of the next. Programming Parameters For a description of serial parameters, refer to Table E-8 on page E-12. For a complete list of parameters and defaults, refer to Programming Parameters on page E-1.
2340.book Page 7 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Programming Parameters Xmodem Protocol The PT40 supports the Xmodem (checksum) file-transfer protocol for serial communication, which is available in many commercially marketed products. Xmodem is a simple send-and-wait-for-response protocol using a fixed-length data field. The data field is embedded in an Xmodem packet, which also contains a packet number and a single-byte arithmetic checksum.
2340.book Page 8 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Programming Parameters Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters Table E-5 provides Code 39 and ASCII equivalents for serial characters. Table E-5.
2340.book Page 9 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM General Programming Parameters General Programming Parameters Table E-6. General Programming Parameters Predefined Defaults Code Parameter ID # Type Acceptable Input D0 Code 39 Enable D1 D2 Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.
2340.book Page 10 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Programming Parameters Predefined Defaults Code Parameter ID # Type Acceptable Input D0 Universal Product Code-A (UPC-A) D1 D2 Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off. Enable 30 On/Off On or Off Off On On Send system digit 31 On/Off On or Off Off On On Send check digit 32 On/Off On or Off Off On Off Convert UPC-A to EAN-13 33 On/Off On or Off Off On Off Universal Product Code-E (UPC-E) Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.
2340.book Page 11 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM General Programming Parameters Predefined Defaults Code Parameter ID # Type Acceptable Input D0 Other Controls D1 D2 Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.
2340.book Page 12 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Programming Parameters Serial Parameters The PT40 is pre-configured at the factory with the parameter settings for serial communications found in Table E-7. Table E-7.
2340.book Page 13 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Serial Parameters Table E-9. Serial Programming Parameters Code Parameter ID # Type Acceptable Input Serial Programming Parameter Host select Predefined Default (C8) Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off.
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2340.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Appendix F Memory Table shows the relationship between the number of characters, records, and files you can store on a Falcon PT40 based upon the amount of random access memory (RAM) installed on your PT40. Table F-1 Table F-1.
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2340.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Appendix G Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Support Overview This section of the manual contains material on the following topics: • Maintaining your Falcon PT40 starting on page G-1. • Troubleshooting starting on page G-2. • Technical Support starting on page G-3. Maintaining your Falcon PT40 With normal use, the Falcon PDT, Dock, and battery chargers require no maintenance.
2340.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Support Troubleshooting Table G-1. Troubleshooting Problems, Causes, and Solutions Problem The Falcon PT40 does not turn on. Rechargeable main battery did not charge. Cannot see characters on display. Possible Cause Main battery not charged. Charge or replace the main battery in the Falcon PT40. Main battery not installed properly. Ensure battery is installed properly. System crash.
2340.book Page 3 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The Falcon PT40 Scanning application is Verify that the unit is loaded with a scandoes not accept scan not loaded. ning application. See your System input. Administrator. Unreadable bar code. Be sure the symbol is not defaced. Distance between exit Be sure you are within proper scanning window and bar code is range. incorrect.
2340.book Page 4 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical Support Technical Support PSC Website Support The most comprehensive source for technical support and information for PSC products is the PSC website: www.pscnet.com.
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2340.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:50 PM Asia Pacific Italy PSC Hong Kong Hong Kong Telephone: [852]-2-584-6210 Fax: [852]-2-521-0291 PSC S.p.A. Vimercate (MI), Italy Telephone: [39] (0) 39/62903.1 Fax: [39] (0) 39/6859496 Australia Japan PSC Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. North Ryde, Australia Telephone: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8999 Fax: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8688 PSC Japan K.K. Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan Telephone: 81 (0)3 3491 6761 Fax: 81 (0)3 3491 6656 France Latin America PSC S.A.R.L.
