Metrologic P5658 OptimusR, User Manual

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I
NSTALLATION
A
PPLICATION
The Application module runs on top of the System module. The Optimus
R Series Portable Data Terminals are
preloaded with the Optimizer’s run-time program and the following menu will be shown upon powering the unit up:
1. Run Program
2. Utilities*
Utilizing the arrow keys select the menu option and execute it by pressing the ENTER key. For certain models of
the Optimus
R series the Data Optimizer program may need to be used in order to handle the in-coming and out-
going data to and from a host device. For detailed information, please refer to Optimizer User’s Guide (
MLPN
00-
02052) and DataOptimizer User’s Guide .
Note: If the Application Generator is used to create the application program, it will be necessary to download it to
the terminal.
P
ROGRAMMING THE
T
ERMINAL
There are three software tools available for developing application programs for the terminal.
•
The Optimizer Program Builder
• The ‘BASIC’ Compiler
•
The ‘C’ Compiler
For detailed information, please consult the appropriate manual or contact Metrologic Instruments, Inc.
P
ROGRAMMING THE
C
OMMUNICATION
C
RADLE
The communication cradle of the Optimus
R Portable Data Terminal supports serial IR interface only. If a
customized PC application has been developed for communication with the terminal via the cradle, it will be
necessary to first configure the cradle through programming. There is a DLL available for this purpose.
For more information, please contact Metrologic Instruments, Inc.
* To configure the wireless settings of the Optimus, see page 16 and the Wi-Fi menu options available in the system menu.