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F734-E SERIES TERMINALS 

DS for Formula™

 

uses a «C» standard ANSI compiler, integrated 

with special libraries, operating in an MS-DOS environment and 
developed specifically for the type of terminal processor. The 
libraries, developed by Datalogic Mobile, permit direct management 
of the terminal functions. For example, the management of barcode 
reading devices is immediate and rational thanks to interaction with 
functions that automatically start up the barcode acquisition 
procedure. 
 
Equally transparent, by using a philosophy of events programming, 
is the procedure managing the keyboard, display, serial and radio-
frequency communication, calendar/clock and, either directly or 
through a vdisk function, the data memory organized into banks. 

 

DS for Formula™

 

also offers a series of effective general purpose 

application examples which represent an excellent starting point 
while simultaneously providing a practical guide for studying and 
working on complex or personalized programs. Refer to the "Tools" 
paragraph in the DS for Formula™ Manual for details. 
 
 

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DOWNLOADING EASYGEN™ DEMO 

 
By logging on to www.mobile.datalogic.com, you can download for 
free the EasyGen™ Demo Software package containing the 
following items: 

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EasyGen™ Demo Version (user-friendly and highly productive 
application generator) 

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SysTools™2001 (efficient utility for data exchange with the 
terminal) 

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OLE for Formula (useful ActiveX software module for easy 
integration of Windows applications) 

• 

The most common application examples (data collection, 
inventory, goods picking, assisted sales) available in 5 
languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish) 

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The complete documentation in PDF format. 

 
 

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Summary of Contents for F734-E Series

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Page 2: ...improvements without prior notification Datalogic Mobile shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this material Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective companies Datalogic Mobile S r l 200...

Page 3: ...mo 4 1 4 Package Contents 5 1 5 Accessories 5 2 CONNECTIONS 7 2 1 Cradle 7 2 2 Connection to the Host Computer 8 2 2 1 RS232 Connection 8 2 2 2 Connection with Eavesdrop Interface 10 2 2 3 RS485 Connection 11 2 2 4 RF Connection 13 2 3 Connection Cable 14 3 USE AND OPERATION 16 3 1 Description of Keys Using EasyGen 16 3 2 Barcode Scanning 19 3 3 Deleting the Application Program 20 3 4 Downloading ...

Page 4: ...GLOSSARY 30 INDEX 32 iv ...

Page 5: ...ces as well as technical support through its website Log on to www mobile datalogic com and click on the links indicated for further information including PRODUCTS Search through the links to arrive at your product page where you can download specific Manuals and Software Utilities including EasyGen Demo Version EasyGen Demo software allows developers to easily and quickly build personalized appli...

Page 6: ...ecific F734 E series terminal being used The use of cradles other than those supplied with the terminal or indicated in the list in the appendix could cause serious damage to the terminal Do not attempt to disassemble the F734 E series terminal as it does not contain parts that can be repaired by the user Any tampering will invalidate the warranty When replacing the batteries or at the end of the ...

Page 7: ...DIATION1 0mW EMITTEDWAVELENGTH630 680nm EN60825 1 2001 This product complies with 21 CFR Subchapter J CAUTION CLASS2LASERLIGHT WHENOPENDONOTSTAREINTOBEAM This device complies with PART 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference which may caus...

Page 8: ...with 21CFRSubchapterJ Figure 2 F734 E RF Laser Safety Labels I D F E LA LUCE LASER È VISIBILE ALL OCCHIO UMANO E VIENE EMESSA DALLA FINESTRA INDICATA NELLA FIGURA DIE LASER STRAHLUNG IST FÜR DAS MENSCHLICHE AUGE SICHTBAR UND WIRD AM STRAHLAUS TRITTSFENTSTER AUSGESENDET SIEHE BILD LE RAYON LASER EST VISIBLE À L OEIL NU ET IL EST ÉMIS PAR LA FENÊTRE DÉSIGNÉE SUR L ILLUSTRATION DANS LA FIGURE A LUZ L...

Page 9: ... rules imposed by international authorities and refers to the correct use of your terminal STANDARD LASER SAFETY REGULATIONS This product conforms to the applicable requirements of both CDRH 21 CFR 1040 and EN 60825 1 at the date of manufacture For installation use and maintenance it is not necessary to open the device CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than ...

Page 10: ... di dirigere il raggio laser negli occhi di un osservatore anche attraverso superfici riflettenti come gli specchi DEUTSCH Die folgenden Informationen stimmen mit den Sicherheitshinweisen überein die von internationalen Behörden auferlegt wurden und sie beziehen sich auf den korrekten Gebrauch vom Terminal NORM FÜR DIE LASERSICHERHEIT Dies Produkt entspricht am Tag der Herstellung den gültigen EN ...

Page 11: ...rs des surfaces réfléchissantes miroirs par exemple ESPAÑOL Las informaciones siguientes son presentadas en conformidad con las disposiciones de las autoridades internacionales y se refieren al uso correcto del terminal NORMATIVAS ESTÁNDAR PARA LA SEGURIDAD LÁSER Este aparato resulta conforme a las normativas vigentes de seguridad láser a la fecha de producción CDRH 21 CFR 1040 y EN 60825 1 No es ...

Page 12: ...S Contactez l autorité compétente en la gestion des appareils à radio fréquence de votre pays pour vérifier la nécessité du permis d usage Pour tout renseignement vous pouvez vous adresser au site web http europa eu int comm enterprise rtte spectr htm DEUTSCH Um die Notwendigkeit der Verwendungslizenz zu prüfen wenden Sie sich an die Behörde die auf der Radiofrequenzgerätsführung Ihres Lands bewan...

Page 13: ...equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interfere...

Page 14: ... of energy and resources For more detailed information about disposal contact the supplier that provided you with the product in question or consult the dedicated section at the website www mobile datalogic com Information aux utilisateurs concernant la Directive Européenne 2002 96 EC Au terme de sa vie utile le produit qui porte le symbole d un caisson à ordures barré ne doit pas être éliminé ave...

Page 15: ...donde lo compró o consultar la sección dedicada en el Web site www mobile datalogic com Benutzerinformation bezüglich Richtlinie 2002 96 EC der europäischen Kommission Am Ende des Gerätelebenszyklus darf das Produkt nicht über den städtischen Hausmüll entsorgt werden Eine entsprechende Mülltrennung ist erforderlich Beseitigung des Produkts entsprechend der Richtlinie verhindert negative Auswirkung...

Page 16: ...AL VIEW Figure 3 F734 E Series Terminals Overview B E D C A F Key A Laser beam output window B Multi function LED C Reset key protected D Cradle communications window E Battery charger contacts F Antenna xvi ...

Page 17: ...f 70 cm while the long life batteries assure a large autonomy able to cover more than one work shift The wide backlit LCD display with 4 lines and 16 characters clearly shows much information while the practical 25 key alphanumeric keyboard allows data codes and descriptions to be input very quickly Protection against bumps dust and water are all features that make F734 E suitable for intensive us...

Page 18: ...lications according to the specific needs of the end user by using the DS for Formula software package and integrating F734 E RF within the new Datalogic STAR System the RF narrow band solution for mobile applications Barcode reading capabilities are the best you can desire due to the high performance and high visibility laser engine while the long life batteries assure large autonomy able to cove...

Page 19: ...ng Formula 734 E batch terminals productive instantly In a familiar environment developers have all the instruments at their disposal to reduce programming times and therefore costs while maintaining a high standard of quality in the creation of personalized applications whatever their nature whether simple e g a program for inserting codes quantities or more sophisticated The EasyGen package incl...

Page 20: ... into banks DS for Formula also offers a series of effective general purpose application examples which represent an excellent starting point while simultaneously providing a practical guide for studying and working on complex or personalized programs Refer to the Tools paragraph in the DS for Formula Manual for details 1 3 DOWNLOADING EASYGEN DEMO By logging on to www mobile datalogic com you can...

Page 21: ...king and boxes in case it is necessary to send the terminal back for technical assistance Damage caused by improper packing is not covered by the warranty NOTE Rechargeable battery packs are not initially charged Therefore the first operation to perform is to charge them in the appropriate cradle see par 2 2 1 and par 4 1 1 5 ACCESSORIES F951 C Charger F951 F951 Dark Transceiver Charger RS232 RS48...

Page 22: ...Batch Functional Case order number 94ACC1266 Belt Holster order number 94ACC1268 F734 E Holster with swivel DS for Formula Development system for Formula Basic Line CA51 Compiler 8051 Compiler kit V7 for F6XX and F7XX EasyGen Easy application generator package for Formula batch terminals F660 E F725 E F732 E F734 E Utility Tools Full Pack Adv Ed F734 E Software package for Windows 95 98 NT ForWin ...

Page 23: ...st computer with an available RS232 RS485 or Eavesdrop line The following figure describes the F951 cradle B A C E D Figure 6 F951 Cradle Overview Key A Red Green LED Green terminal not inserted or charge level being maintained Red charge in progress B Cradle on off switch C RJ connector for RS485 and Eavesdrop connection D Power jack 9 V E RJ connector for RS232 and RS485 host connection CAUTION ...

Page 24: ...nect the other end of the same cable RJ connector to the RS232 port of the cradle point E in the previous figure 3 Insert the power supply plug into the jack on the base of the cradle point D in the previous figure 4 Attach the power supply to a power outlet 5 Turn on the cradle point B in the previous figure and the computer 6 Put the F734 E terminal into the cradle and if necessary wait for batt...

Page 25: ...Multi cradle F950 4 D Power supply NOTE The RS232 connection allows transmission between the host computer and the first station of the multi cradle For this reason it is necessary to insert an RS232 RS485 converter between the host and the cradle to enable transmission with all the four stations 9 ...

Page 26: ... Eavesdrop connection enables the F734 E terminal to be connected to an existing asynchronous RS232 line for example between the host computer and video terminal The modem connection enables the terminal to be connected to a host system using a modem B E D C A Figure 9 Eavesdrop and Modem Connection Key A Video terminal B Host computer C Cradle F951 D Power supply E Modem 10 ...

Page 27: ...twork is made using the Formula 902 T Box the line can be extended up to 1200 meters and up to 32 different types of Formula cradles can be connected If multiple cradles are used the individual work stations must be counted NOTE The RS485 connection is the only one allowing all the stations of a multi cradle to be available for transmission reception from the host computer 11 ...

Page 28: ...F734 E SERIES TERMINALS 2 F D B C A E Figure 10 RS485 Connection Key A Host computer B Formula 902 T box C Formula 904 N Interconverter D Single cradle F951 E Multi cradle F950 4 F Power supply 12 ...

Page 29: ...ws the F734 E RF terminal to communicate with the host via radio frequency using the STARGATE RF base station connected to the host computer C D B A Figure 11 RF Connection Key A Host computer B Power supply C F734 E RF terminal D STARGATE RF base station 13 ...

Page 30: ...T or compatible cable 94A054000 1 2 3 Cradle side RJ45 2 8 5 Host PC side 9 pin D sub female 4 7 TX RTS GND CTS 5 3 RX 4 1 Figure 12 RS232 Cable Pinout Modem and or Eavesdrop Connection cable Kit 94A054030 The beige cable allowing the Eavesdrop connection has the following pinout 1 2 3 Cradle side RJ45 3 2 7 DTE side 25 pin D sub male TX RX GND 4 5 Eavesdrop Cable TO TERMINAL CONNECTIONS 8 20 Figu...

Page 31: ...llowing pinout 1 2 4 Cradle side RJ45 2 4 5 DB25 side 25 pin D sub male 3 7 Modem Cable 8 20 5 3 TX RTS CTS RX GND TO MODEM CONNECTIONS Figure 14 Modem Cable Pinout RS485 Connection cable 94A054020 7 6 3 RJ 7 6 3 RJ RX TX RX TX GND Twisted Pair Figure 15 RS485 Cable Pinout 15 ...

Page 32: ...downloaded free of charge from the Datalogic Mobile web site together with 5 ready to use example applications in 5 different languages Refer to chapter 6 of the EasyGen User s Manual for details The following descriptions assume the terminal is loaded with an EasyGen application If however a custom application is loaded then refer to the specific documentation for terminal operation 3 1 DESCRIPTI...

Page 33: ...IFT KEY Enables the entry of alphabetical characters written in white on the keyboard when followed by the pressing of a numeric key for example if you want to enter the alphabetical character A you have to press SHIFT 7 The number of times the SHIFT key is pressed determines the choice of alphabetical character for example if you want to enter the alphabetical character N you have to press SHIFT ...

Page 34: ... alternative alphabetic characters will be activated BACKSPACE KEY deletes the last character entered SPACE KEY allows the introduction of a blank space If the SHIFT has been pressed previously the choice of alternative characters will be activated ENTER KEY allows validation of what has been typed PROTECTED RESET BUTTON it is activated by inserting a blunt object in the slot while simultaneously ...

Page 35: ...arcode the LED and the acoustic signal if activated will indicate if the scan was carried out correctly NO OK OK NO Figure 16 F734 E Series Terminal Scanning a Barcode NOTE Throughout the operation of the application the battery icon and the time icon will always be activated the latter in accordance with the setting of the terminal internal clock In addition when an acoustic signal is emitted the...

Page 36: ...must be cancelled follow the instructions below 1 Press the SCAN key and the protected reset button at the same time the display will show PROGRAM ERASE No Yes NOTE If you do not want to delete the application program press the or wait about 25 seconds 2 To continue with the deletion press the key after a few seconds the display will show BOOTSTRAP LOADER v6r1 ErasPrgFlash 3 Once the deletion proc...

Page 37: ...he application software allows downloading data onto the PC by simply inserting the terminal into the cradle or by direct operator intervention on the terminal or host computer Figure 17 Downloading Data with F734 E If working with F734 E RF the application software will allow downloading data by radio frequency transmission between the terminal and a STARGATE RF base station Figure 18 Downloading...

Page 38: ...minimum one which warns of pre low battery icon empty and intermittently flashing Recharging should be made after using the terminal until the batteries are nearly flat CAUTION When the terminal display window shows the message BATTERY LOW wait until it is turned off before inserting it in the cradle Recharge the terminal by simply inserting it into its cradle Datalogic Mobile S r l recommends a m...

Page 39: ...changes when 70 80 of the complete charge is reached If using the NiMh battery pack the LED color changes when 50 60 of the complete charge is reached due to the battery increased capacity CAUTION If the terminal remains inactive for a prolonged period such as two weeks it is advisable to download all the stored data onto a computer and extract the battery pack 23 ...

Page 40: ...minal is switched off and that the data it contains has been downloaded onto the host computer To replace the batteries correctly proceed as follows 1 Turn over the terminal and remove the two battery cover screws 2 Lift the battery cover as shown in the figure and extract the old battery pack 2 1 24 ...

Page 41: ...lide it towards the springs compressing them until the contacts at the other end are cleared see Figure 18 Then push downwards to insert the pack see Figure 19 Be very careful not to damage the contacts when pushing downwards 4 Close the battery cover and tighten the screws WARNING Do not incinerate disassemble short terminals or expose to high temperature Risk of fire explosion Use specified char...

Page 42: ...F734 E SERIES TERMINALS 4 4 3 CLEANING THE TERMINAL Clean the terminal from time to time with a slightly damp cloth Do not use alcohol corrosive products or solvents 26 ...

Page 43: ...ply and switch on the cradle The serial cable is not correctly connected Check the connection to the cradle and the serial port of the computer The terminal does not load the application program The terminal already contains an application program Follow instructions to cancel the application The application loaded is not suitable for the terminal in use The terminal displays the message FAULT COD...

Page 44: ...eap years Power supply 4 NiCd 250mA h batteries 4 NiMh 650 mA h batteries Battery charger Formula 951 or Formula 950 4 Physical Features Technology SMT Surface Mount Technology Dimensions LxWxH 165x56x34 mm 6 5x2 2x1 3 mil 209x56x37 mm 8 2x2 2x1 5 in with antenna Weight 200 g 7 05 oz with battery 215 g 7 6 oz with battery Buzzer Piezoelectric programmable in frequency and duration LED Programmable...

Page 45: ...n 5 UPC E only UPC 8 only UPC A EAN 13 only Codabar NW7 Monarch 2 7 PAKO Code 128 EAN 128 Delta A IBM MSI Code 93 Zellweger Storagetek Operating modes bootstrap loader application program Transmission Features F951 F950 4 interface via optical transceiver with serial protocol Cradle Host interface RS232 RS485 Eavesdrop Transmission speed 300 to 19200 bits sec Transmission protocol Program definabl...

Page 46: ...r second Byte On an addressable boundary eight adjacent binary digits 0 and 1 combined in a pattern to represent a specific character or numeric value Bits are numbered from the right 0 through 7 with bit 0 the low order bit One byte in memory can be used to store one ASCII character Decode To recognize a barcode symbology e g Codabar Code 128 Code 3 of 9 UPC EAN etc and analyze the content of the...

Page 47: ... to their bias They use little electricity and react relatively quickly They require external light to reflect their information to the user Light Emitting Diode LED A low power electronic light source commonly used as an indicator light It uses less power than an incandescent light bulb but more than a Liquid Crystal Display LCD RAM Random Access Memory Data in RAM can be accessed in random order...

Page 48: ... Deleting the Application Program 20 Downloading Data to Host 21 Downloading EasyGen Demo 4 G General View xv M Maintenance 22 Charging the Batteries 22 Cleaning the Terminal 26 Replacing the Batteries 24 P Package Contents 5 R Reference Documentation iv S Safety Regulations v FCC Compliance xii Laser Safety vi Radio Compliance xi WEEE Compliance xii T Technical Features 28 Troubleshooting 27 U Us...

Page 49: ...of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and product safety Basées sur la législation des Etates membres relative à la compatibilité électromagnétique et à la sécurité des produits Über die Annäherung der Gesetze der Mitgliedsstaaten in bezug auf elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit und Produktsicherheit entsprechen Basado en la aproximación de las leyes de los Países Miembros resp...

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