Portable Data Collector Z-2121 series User’s Manual ( Version 2.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Editorial Record Version Description of Version Date of edited V1.0 Nov. 15, 2010 Initial release V2.0 April. 12, 2011 Updated Task Utility, System Setup. Added Bluetooth section Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 2.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Table of Contents Preface About This Manual................................................................................................. 4 Symbols used in this manual ............................................................................... 4 Copyright................................................................................................................ 5 Safety Information .............................................................................................
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Preface About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of the ZEBEX Z-2121 Portable Data Collector. ZEBEX Z-2121 product is at the forefront of data collector technology, and this manual will provide the necessary information on the many and varied options available to you. The Z-2121 product is a compact, ergonomic, modular and durable data collector. It is designed for easy upgrade with an integrated BT communication, 1D barcode scanner and vibration.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Copyright ZEBEX Industries Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material. Including but not limited to the imply warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. ZEBEX Industries Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this product. ZEBEX Industries Inc.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Safety Operation WARNING Disassembly and Modification Never try to disassemble or modify the device in any way. All servicing should be carried out be qualified Zebex personnel or Zebex- approved engineers. Interior Parts and Components Never touch interior high voltage parts or components. Doing so creates the danger of electrical shock. Drop and Knock the Device Be careful when using the device; do not drop or knock the device as irreversible damage to the unit may occur.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105(b) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Unpacking Package Contents u Travel charger selection Type: North America/Japan/ Z-2121 series Taiwan/Europe Portable Data Terminal USB cable Battery Pack (Terminal connect to PC USB port) OR RS-232 DB9 (F) Cable Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 2.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Optional Parts Cradle package RS-232 Docking Cradle USB Docking Cradle AC Adapter Purchaseable accessories Main Battery USB Cable RS-232 DB9 (F) Cable USB AC Adapter AC Adapter Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 2.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. General Guide 1 2 3 4 1 LED indicator (Right) Indicates the status of battery charge : Red for battery just on charging and Green for full. 2 LCD screen Display various data when a program is being run. 3 Scan button The trigger of Barcode reading. 4 Keypad A total of 26 keys are provided to the power and other function keys. 5 Scan windows Emits a laser for bar code reading.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Getting Started Inserting the Battery When inserting the battery for the first time, follow these directions: 1-3. Push the top lock to pick up the battery pack. 5-4. Insert the battery as shown. 6-7. Put the battery cover back. Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 2.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Remove the Battery 1. Turn the power off. 2. Remove the back cover. 3. Press the battery against the Z-2121 terminal, and lift it up and away from the compartment. 4. Put the cover back. Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 2.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Charging the Battery The Li-ion rechargeable battery can be charged while inserted in the device itself or independently via the recharging slot at the back of the cradle. Charging by cable Connect the charging cable and USB AC adaptor as shown. Charging by cradle 1. Put the Z-2121 on the cradle as shown in figure 2. 2. Connect the power adapter to the DB-9 (female) connector 3. Insert the power adapter to the wall socket. Note 1: 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. 4. Battery charging and data exchange can be done at the same time or respectively. The Z-2121 Data Collector, however, is unable to communicate with the host computer when placed on the cradle without the battery attached to it. 5. The battery is always charged via the cradle. There are two ways to charge the battery.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Charging the Battery separately in the cradle Insert the battery into the compartment at the rear of the cradle. Cradle-front view Connect the power jack to the cradle and plug AC adapter into the socket. NOTES When charging the battery for the first time, charge for at least 12 hours prior to use. Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 2.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. PC System Requirements Windows XP Operating System 64 MB RAM 50 MB free HDD space USB ports communication Interface WLAN transmitter (optional) Bluetooth transmitter/receiver (optional) Connecting To PC In order to use the software supplied with the Terminal, the mobile data terminal must be connected to a PC. Connecting via USB Cradle The cradle must also be connected via one of your PC’s USB ports.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Connecting the Z-2121 directly via USB cable You can connect the Z-2121 directly to your PC, without the need for the cradle, using the Mini USB cable, attaching it to the port on the left hand side of the device. Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 2.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. About The Product The Z-2121 is a compact, ergonomic and durable portable data collector. It is designed with an integrated Bluetooth communication and 1D laser barcode scanner and 26-keys keypad. The design is ideal for the mobile worker as it simple and easy to use anywhere along a supply chain. The Z-2121 features a 32-bit C-MOS Microprocessor. This combination delivers high performance, low power consumption and the diversity of a Bluetooth communication.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Firmware features a. Supports most of the popular barcode symbols. b. Ability to discriminate among barcodes c. Programmable auto-power-off time d. The uploading or downloading can be fully controlled by the computer. e. Easy user-defined FREETASK, able to assign as many as 16 fields f. Ability to execute as many as 8 TASK Development Software features a. Windows 95/98/NT based WinTask Gen. b.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Note: There are 2 LEDs and 2 holes at the front bottom of the CRD-21 as shown in Fig 6. The 2 LEDs are located on the left and right, whereas the two holes in the middle. The LED on the left is illuminated when power is on, and will not be illuminated if the power adaptor is not connected to the AC output, or the 9VDC jack is not inserted into the RS-232 connector. The LED on the right is illuminated when a battery is put in the back slot of the cradle for recharge.
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ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Start to operate the Z-2121 Take out the terminal, install in a set of fully charged battery. 1. Press the “Power” key. After the display appears, press “M2” key to enter the System Menu. 2. Then Press “1” to enter the “Run Task” menu. Then press “1” again to execute the “FREETASK”. 3. Press “SCAN” to do barcode scanning and data collecting. Firmware Operation Quick Start Guide Insert battery into the Z-2121, and the display will be shown in Fig 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Fig 3 Fig 4 In Fig 3 is shown of Z-2121 standard Firmware, press M2 can enter into System Menu as Fig 4, and also can press M1 back to Fig 3 The following is the description of each function: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press Press Press Press １ ２ ３ ４ enter into Run Task function. enter into Task Utility function. enter into Setup function. enter into Upload function. Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 2.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Run Task Fig 5 In Fig 5 is shown in barcode scan, press SCAN to read barcode data, and the vibration will shake once when press SCAN key. If want to revise the barcode data, please press F6 to show on the data and key in the number, or can press F4 to delete the data or number. And then press F1 back Fig 5. Task Utility Fig 6 In Fig 6 is shown for Task Utility function, the following is the description of each function: 2-1.Press 2-2.Press 2-3.Press 2-4.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. File Status Function Fig 7 In Fig 7 is shown in the data amount, press M1 can leave the screen. Format Function Fig 8 Fig 9 Fig 11 Fig 12 Fig 14 Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Fig 10 Fig 13 Fig 15 Version 2.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. In Fig 8 press any key to go to the next screen. In Fig 9 total field is shown, enter the number from 1 to 16, after confirmed press Ｅ to enter into Fig 10. In Fig 10 input device setting is shown, press or to adjust Scan only, Keyin + Scan, Keyin Only. After confirmed press Ｅ to enter into Fig 11. In Fig 11 field length is shown. Enter the field length from 1 to 32. After confirmed press Ｅ to enter into Fig 12. In Fig 12 prompt is shown. Enter the message for the prompt.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Delete Task Function Fig 17 In Fig 17 is asked for deleting the task download from the PC or not, press M2 is YES, press again is NO, after confirmed press Ｅ to leave the screen. Setup Menu Fig 18 In Fig 18 is shown for Parameter function, the following is the description of each function: 3-1.Press １ enter into Basic Setup function. 3-2.Press ２ enter into System Setup function. 3-3.Press ３ enter into Barcode Setup function.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. In Fig 19 is shown for Backup function, the following is the description of each function: 3-1-1.Press 3-1-2.Press 3-1-3.Press 3-1-4.Press １ ２ ３ ４ enter into Back Light function test. enter into LCD Contrast function test. enter into Beep Volume function test. enter into Auto Power Off function test. Back Light Function Fig 20 In Fig 20 is shown to select LCD back light, press or OFF, after confirmed press Ｅ to leave the screen.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Beep Volume Function Fig 22 In Fig 22 is shown to select Beep Volume, the default is Lound, press or to adjust Quite, Low or Medium, after confirmed press Ｅ to leave the screen. Auto Power Off Function Fig 23 In Fig 23 is shown to set Auto Power Off, the default is 10mins, press or to adjust 15mins, 20mins, 30mins or Disable, after confirmed press Ｅ to leave the screen. System Setup Function Fig 24 Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 2.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. In Fig 24 is shown for System Setup function, the following is the description of each function: 3-2-1.Press １ enter into Communication function test. 3-2-2.Press ２ enter into System Timer function test. 3-2-3.Press ３ enter into ID/PW/Data Mode function test. Communication Function Fig 25 In Fig 23 is shown for System Setup function, the following is the description of each function: 3-2-1-1.Press １ enter into Comm. Device function test. 3-2-1-2.Press ２ enter into Field.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. In Fig 26 is shown to set up the interface, the default is RS-232, press , or to adjust BT or USB, after confirmed press Ｅ to enter into Fig 27. In Fig 27 is shown to set up the speed, press , or to adjust 576000, 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400 or 8, after confirmed press Ｅ to enter into Fig 28. to adjust even, In Fig 28 is shown to set up the parity, press , or odd, mark or space, after confirmed press Ｅ to enter into Fig 29.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. System Timer Function Fig 33 Fig 34 In Fig 33 is shown to set up the date, press number t key to adjust the number, after confirmed press Ｅ to enter into Fig 34. In Fig 34 is shown to set up the time, press number t key to adjust the number, after confirmed press Ｅ to leave the screen. ID/PW/Date Mode Function Fig 35 In Fig 35 is shown for System Setup function, the following is the description of each function: 3-2-3-1.Press １ enter into Device ID function test. 3-2-3-2.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Device ID Function Fig 36 Fig 37 In Fig 36 is shown to set up the Device ID, after confirmed press Ｅ to enter into Fig 37, and press the number, after confirmed press Ｅ to leave the screen. Password Function Fig 38 Fig 39 In Fig 38 is shown to set up password, after setup press Ｅ to leave the screen, If there is no setting will enter into Fig 39 automatically, please press Ｅ to leave the screen.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Barcode Setup Function Fig 41 In Fig 41 is shown for BarSetup function, the following is the description of each function: 3-3-1.Press １ enter into Basic Set function test. 3-3-1.Press ２ enter into Advance Set function test. 3-3-1.Press ３ enter into Pre/Postamble function test. Basic Set Function Fig 42 In Fig 42 is shown for Basic Set function, can adjust the barcode type like Code 39, F ASCII 39, Codabar, ITF25, Code 128 and Code 93, after confirmed press Ｅ to leave the screen.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Advance Set Function Fig 43 In Fig 43 is shown for Advance Set function, can adjust EAN to ISBN/ISSN, EAN-13 digits, EAN-8 digits, IATA code or Codabare ST/SP, after confirmed press Ｅ to leave the screen. Pre/Postamble Function Fig 44 Fig 45 In Fig 44 is shown for Pre/Postamble function, after setup please enter into Fig 45 to make sure the password has been setup, after confirmed press Ｅ to leave the screen. Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 2.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Upload Menu Fig 46 4-1.Press １ enter into Upload Data function. 4-2.Press ２ enter into Delimiter Set function. 4-3.Press ３ enter into Upload Device function. Upload Data Function Fig 47 Fig 48 Fig 49 In Fig 47 RF Connect screen is shown. This screen only appears for Bluetooth connection. Please wait for connection to be made or press CLR to exit. In Fig 48 upload Free Task is shown. press or to adjust Y or N to upload Free Task. After confirmed press Ｅ to go to Fig 47.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Delimiter Set Function Fig 50 Fig 51 Fig 52 In Fig 50 is shown to set up Field Delimiter, the default is (，), press or to adjust ；, Space or None, after confirmed press Ｅ to go to Fig 51. In Fig 51 is shown to set up Record Delimiter, the default is (，), press or to adjust CR, LF, or None. After confirmed press Ｅ to go to Fig 52. In Fig 52 is shown to set up Upload Header. Press or Off or On. After confirmed press Ｅ to leave the screen.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Bluetooth Function Check this section if BT is your choice of the upload device. Fig 54 Fig 55 In Fig 54 is shown to set up Com Port. Press after confirmed press Ｅ to go to Fig 55. Fig 56 or to select BT and In Fig 55 is shown to set up Bluetooth pairing mode. Press or to adjust Master Mode or Slave Mode. After confirmed press Ｅ to go to Fig 56. In Fig 56 is shown to set up Bluetooth Parameter. Enter the MAC address and the Pin code. After confirmed press Ｅ to leave the screen.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Auto Scan Operation Process Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 3 Fig 6 In Fig 1 is shown on the screen of first time turn on the Z-2121 and then enter into Fig 2, or also can press key into Fig 2 and then press Ｅ after 2 seconds and press F5+F6 at the same time, the display will show as Fig 4 and enter into Fig 4. Press Ｍ２ key to enter Fig 5 and press 1 entering into Auto Scan mode.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. In Fig 1 is shown on the display after Z-2121 power on, pressＦ５＋Ｆ６ will show in Fig 2 for the Bootload function. The following is the description of each function: 1. Press １ enter into Jump HW function test. 2. Press ２ enter into Jump OS function test. Jump HW Function Test LCD display and Backlight Function Test Fig 3 In Fig 3 is shown for LCD display and Backlight function test.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Keypad Function Test Fig 5 In Fig 5 is shown for Keypad function test. To test all the keys are working normal. If one of keys can’t be worked or miss one of the keys , the display can’t enter to the next screen, after confirmed press Ｅ to leave the screen. USB Function Test Fig 6 In Fig 6 is shown for USB function test. Please install USB driver named vcpdriver_v1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Each PC will be different Fig 7 Fig 8 Fig 9 Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 2.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. After finish the setting, when press SCAN key once, the display of Hyper Terminal as Fig 8 will show on USB TEST. Press any key in the PC, and the display will show on L, and then press Ｅ to leave the screen. SRAM Function Test Fig 10 Fig 11 In Fig 10 is shown for SRAM function test. When last screen is entered into the screen, there will be a bee after test finished.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. In Fig 13 is shown for Barcode Scan function test. Press SCAN key, to scan the barcode, the Yellow LED will light up once. In Fig 14 is shown on first data and the barcode number C1107141857. If there is any problem of the laser engine will show as Fig 15, after confirmed press Ｅ to leave the screen. RS-232 Function Test Fig 16 In Fig 16 is shown for RS-232 function test. Plug RS-232 cable with PC, and set the COM PORT of Hyper Terminal in COM 1.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Terminal as Fig 17 will show on USB TEST. Press any key in the PC, and the display will show on G, and then press Ｅ to leave the screen. Bluetooth Function Test Fig 19 In Fig 19 is shown for Bluetooth function test.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Confirmed Password Fig 21 Each PC will be different Yes Fig 22 Fig 23 Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 2.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Fig 24 After finish the setting, when press SCAN key once, the display of Hyper Terminal as Fig 17 will show on Bluetooth TEST. Press any key in the PC, and the display will show on D, and then press Ｅ to leave the screen. FLASH Function Test Fig 25 Fig 26 In Fig 25 is shown for FLASH function test. When last screen is entered into the screen, there will be a bee after test finished.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. or to back to the setting, after confirmed press Ｅ to enter into next screen. System Timer Function Test Fig 28 In Fig 28 is shown for System Timer Function, follow up the process to press the key to adjust the number for Hour, Minute & Second, and can use or to back to the setting, after confirmed press Ｅ to enter into the main screen of BOOTLOADER. Subject Z-2121 series User’s Manual Version 2.
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