HT630 Mobile Computer Product Reference Guide Rev. A Copyright 2008 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Preface About This Manual This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the Unitech HT630 Mobile Computer. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form without permission in writing from the manufacturer. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. © Copyright 2009 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Notices General Precautions • Before using this product be sure to read through this manual. After reading, please keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. • The information contained is subject to change without notice. • Unitech is not responsible for any operational results regardless of missing information, errors or any misprinting in this manual. • Unitech is not responsible for problems created as a result of using options and consumables not officially approved.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Support ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Customized HT630 ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Technical specifications ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������
Chapter 3 Operation Overview ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20 Ready Mode �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 21 User Mode and System Commands ����������������������������������������������������������������� 21 Configure the HT630 in SET Command ����������������������������������������������������������� 24 Date & Time - Setting the system clock and calendar
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Thank you for choosing the HT630 from Unitech. With many built-in functions that are easily customized to meet your needs, the HT630 is one of the most versatile mobile computers on the market. It is light, rugged, and waterproof. The HT630 is also capable of withstanding multiple 4-foot drops to concrete. Depending on the model you have purchased, your mobile computer is equipped with either 512K, 2.5MB or 4.5MB of RAM.
Technical specifications Physical Characteristics Dimensions: 6.49”L x 2.36”W x 1.38”H Weight: 8.1 oz Drop Specification: Multiple 4-foot drops to concrete Display: 128 x 64 pixels; 8 lines, 16 characters per line (small font) or 4 lines, 12 characters (large font). Battery: 3.
In the box The HT630 standard packaging includes: HT630 Mobile Computer Lithium-Ion Battery AC Adapter Product CD-Rom Charging / Communication Cable (RS232 or USB) Accessories While there are numerous accessories available for the HT630 (cables, battery chargers and carrying cases), the operating procedures in this manual reference the cradle as an option for charging and communicating with the HT630. Charging / Communication Cradle (RS232, Modem or Ethernet) Copyright 2008 Unitech Electronics Co.
Installing and Charging the Battery One Lithium-Ion battery is included with the HT630, and the battery must be charged before the device is ready for use. Installing the Battery • Using a coin or screw driver, unlock the battery door by turning the locking screw in a counterclockwise direction. Remove the battery door by lifting it off the HT630. • Before inserting the Lithium-Ion battery pack into the HT630, turn the back-up battery switch to the “On” position.
Charging the Battery Before using the HT630, both the main battery and backup battery must be fully charged. The HT630 is equipped with a 3.7V 900mAh Lithium-Ion battery. Prior to initial use, please fully charge the main and backup batteries for at least 12 hours. There are two ways to charge the main battery and backup battery. First, locate the communication / charging cable and AC adapter in the HT630 box.
Cradle The cradle provides charging and communication capabilities to your HT630 Mobile Computer. This section details the various icons imprinted on the cradle. Cradle LED Icons This icon indicates communication. When the HT630 is transmitting data with the host computer, the LED will flash, showing that data is transmitting. This icon indicates the charging of the HT630. When charging in the cradle, the LED will illuminate in red; when fully charged, the LED will turn green.
Interface Ports The HT630 communicates through the comm port located on the bottom of the unit. Connect the HT630 to a PC’s RS232 or USB port with the charging / communication cable. The cradle can be connected to a PC in the same fashion. USB Connection To use the USB connection between the HT630 and a PC, you must configure a USB driver. Follow the instructions to establish USB connectivity to a PC. 1.
4. Hardware Update Wizard The Hardware Update Wizard will help guide you through the necessary steps to install the HT630 USB driver for your PC: • On the first screen the Hardware Update Wizard asks to search for software using Windows Update. Select “No, not this time”, then click “Next”. • The next screen asks “What do you want the wizard to do?” Select “Install from a list or specific location”, then click “Next”. 5.
Using the Keypad The HT630’s keypad consists of 27 rubber keys that can be configured into three different modes: Numeric Mode, Command Mode, and Alphabetic Mode. All keys except the power key make a sound when pressed. Keys in the upper four rows have a larger size for easier data input. To turn on the HT630, you need to press the power key. To turn off the HT630, you will need to press and hold the power key for one second.
Numeric Mode The HT630 keypad is set to Numeric Mode after being powered on. In Numeric Mode, the cursor is a block and the keypad is mainly used to input numeric data and use the four function keys ( ). COMMAND Mode Press the command key to set the keypad to Command Mode. In Command Mode, the cursor sign is still the same and the keypad is mainly used to input special characters, make hot-key functions, and use F5-F8 as function keys.
Triggering Scanner Module The HT630 can be used with a built-in laser scanner module to input data. The built-in decoder reads most bar code labels. Users should keep the laser window clean to prevent low reading rate of distorted bar code input signals.
Chapter 2 Power System Power System Main Power The HT630 is powered by a rechargeable 3.7V 900mAH Lithium-Ion battery pack. The main battery should be sufficient for daily operation up to 10 hours (based on 1 bar code scan every 5 seconds). However, since actual operation requirements may vary, it is possible to get a shorter result than the estimated operating times. Backup Power A Lithium battery is used as the secondary power source to back up the data on the HT630.
Power Low Indication Main Battery When the main battery becomes low, a warning message will be shown on the screen. ! WARNING ! MAIN BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW When the low battery message appears, the main battery can continue to supply power for about 30 more minutes. When the HT630 reaches the system power cutoff point it will automatically turn off. The HT630 will store the data contents in the RTC and RAM but cannot be turned on again until the batteries have been recharged or replaced.
Recharging the Battery When the terminal shows the “Main Battery Low” message, the battery needs to be recharged (See ‘Charging the Battery’ in Chapter 1 of this manual). When the battery is fully charged, the LED light will turn green. Charging time typically takes two to three hours. Charging Consideration It is important to consider the temperature when charging the Lithium-Ion battery pack. The charging process is most efficient at normal room temperatures or slightly cooler.
Chapter 3 Operation Overview The HT630 has several operating modes to optimize performance for various purposes. The diagram below shows the operating flow of the HT630 and summarizes how to switch between different modes. Press and hold down then press and keys OFF press HT630 V1.00 MEM 512KB > enter ‘Program Name’ then press press press (for two seconds) APPLICATION mode RUN command 1.RUN 3.COM 5.ERA 7.CPY 2.TER 4.DIR 6.TYP 8.SET press <> 1.SUPERVISOR 2.WARM START 3.
Ready Mode The HT630 performs a Power-On-Test and Warm-Start when it is switched on. After the Warm Start, the system enters Ready Mode and shows the Ready Mode Prompt. Ready Mode Prompt HT630 Vx.xx MEM 4608KB > The first line indicates the model code and version number (e.g. V1.00). The second line shows the size of the total installed RAM (i.e. 4608 KB). The third line prompts a “>” which indicates that the terminal passed the Power-On-Test and is ready to be used.
TER This command puts the HT630 in either Terminal Emulation Mode or FormCaching Application Mode depending on which function you select. See Chapter 4 ‘Built-in Application - FormCaching’ for details on how to configure and use FormCaching. In Terminal Emulation Mode, the HT630 transmits data to or receives data from a host computer. In this mode, data input from the bar code reader or keypad is displayed on screen and output to the serial port.
TYP This command displays the contents of a file on the HT630’s LCD. The contents of the file will be displayed 128 (16 characters x 8 lines) characters at a time. Press any key to show the next page or hit to return to the User Mode Prompt. If you try to display a program or binary file, you may only see unintelligible characters. CPY This command allows users to make a copy of data from a source device to a destination device.
Configure the HT630 in SET Command There are three categories of general system configurations available in the SET Command. Select the corresponding number, 1-3, to set the system date and time, assign scanning features and enable the power-on logo display. Press to return to User Mode prompt. 1.DATE&TIME 2.SCANNER 3.DISPLAY 4.KEYPAD 5.EXIT Date & Time - Setting the system clock and calendar When a user selects “1.
DISPLAY Enable/disable the power-on logo display when the terminal is powered on. KEYPAD Allows users to set UPPER / LOWER case of each character. EXIT Leave the SET (setting) environment. Copyright 2008 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Uploading and Downloading Files ESC Command Uploading or downloading by the Kermit server (see ‘User Mode and System Commands’ in Chapter 3 of this manual) requires the HT630 to be set to Kermit Server Mode by selecting user command “3.COM” in User Mode or by calling a system function in an application program. The hardware and software on the HT630 is designed so the unit can be turned on upon receiving input from the serial port.
5. The HT630 should BEEP even if it is OFF, PTComm Manager will automatically turn on the device and connect to it. If there is data in the device, it will be displayed under the Portable Name. Click and drag the “FORM.dat” file to a folder within the PC directory (left hand side of the screen). uTransfer The uTransfer application is another option for communicating between a Host/PC and the HT630.
Chapter 4 Built-in Application - FormCaching Overview The HT630’s system includes a built-in application called FormCaching. This application allows users to create a data entry application by specifying a field prompt, type, length, input method, delimiter, etc., without having to write the program code and load it to the terminal. Specifications of FormCaching DATA FIELD DEFINITION: maximum field number = 8 Category Range Description 1 FIELD PROMPT Max.
DATA RECORD DEFINITION Category Range Description 5 BETWEEN FIELD 1. Append screen 2. Clear screen Specify to clear or append screen between two fields 6 FIELD DELIMITER 1. , 2. ; 3. Space 4. Tab Assign field delimiter 7 RECORD DELIMITER 1. CR 2. LF 3. CRLF Assign record delimiter 8 DATE STAMP FIELD 1. NONE 2. YYYYMMDD 3. MMDD 4. MMDDYYYY 5. DDMM 6. DDMMYYYY Specify format of date stamp 9 TIME STAMP FIELD 1. NONE 2. HHMM 3.
How to Create a FormCaching You will need to enter Supervisor Mode (see ‘Overview’ in Chapter 3 of this manual) and select the “4.FORM” category in order to set the configuration of FormCaching. FORMCACHING 1:YES 2:NO OTHER:EXIT After selecting the “4.FORM” in Supervisor Mode, (the screen should match the diagram to the right), the system will ask you to specify four categories of the field specifications (field prompt, data length, data type and device type) of each data field.
Default Setting of FormCaching The default FormCaching settings are listed below: DATA FIELD SPECIFICATION: field number = 2 Category Setting Field #1 Field #2 FIELD PROMPT ITEM: DATA LENGTH 32 DATA TYPE ALPHANUM DEVICE TYPE BOTH FIELD PROMPT QTY: DATA LENGTH 4 DATA TYPE NUMERIC DEVICE TYPE KEY ONLY DATA RECORD SPECIFICATION Category Setting BETWEEN FIELD Append Screen FIELD DELIMITER , RECORD DELIMITER CR DATE STAMP FIELD NONE TIME STAMP FIELD NONE FIELD DELAY 0 Copyright
Chapter 5 Warranty Warranty This mobile computer is warranted by Unitech to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from action of the user such as misuse, improper wiring, operation outside of specification, improper maintenance or repair or unauthorized modification.
