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Using PALPRO40 to Collect Data

Product Reference Guide

 

2-7

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.

Using PALPRO40

PALPRO40 

combines three Portable Applications Library (PAL) applications 

into a single, convenient program (refer to 

PALPRO40 on page 1-10

 for an 

overview of 

PALPRO40

). With 

PALPRO40 

installed on the PT40, you can 

switch from one PAL application to another without installing each applica-
tion.

Selecting a PALPRO40 Application

Complete the following steps to select a 

PALPRO40 

application:

1. With the 

PALPRO40 Options

 menu displayed, press the 

<F2>

 key to 

select a PAL application.

2. Press 

<F1>

 to use 

ASSETPRO

, press 

<F2>

 to use 

INVPRO

, or press 

<F3>

 

to use 

TRACKPRO

PALPRO40 OPTIONS

F2=SELECT PROG

F4=PASSWORD

¤

F1=ASSET MGMT

F2=INV MGMT

F3=ITEM TRACKING

F4=EXIT¤

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Summary of Contents for Falcon PT40

Page 1: ...Falcon PT40 Product Reference Guide 2340 book Page i Wednesday January 29 2003 12 50 PM...

Page 2: ...roductions of the docu mentation Should future revisions of this manual be published you can acquire printed versions by contacting PSC Customer Administration Electronic versions will either be downl...

Page 3: ...erview of the PSC Falcon PT40 1 1 PT40 Power Button and Reset 1 2 Turning the PT40 On 1 2 Auto Off Timeout 1 2 Turning the PT40 Off 1 2 Resetting the PT40 1 3 The Keypad 1 3 Data Keys 1 4 Function Key...

Page 4: ...ading Files F2 2 4 Continuing the Application F4 2 5 Setting the Time and Date 2 5 Setting a Password 2 6 Using PALPRO40 to Collect Data 2 7 Installing PALPRO40 2 7 Using PALPRO40 2 7 Selecting a PALP...

Page 5: ...he PT40 Dock PT40 Unit A 5 Using the Serial Cable and Power Adaptor PT40 Unit A 6 Storing the Main Battery A 7 Backup Battery A 7 Low Battery Indication A 7 Main Battery A 7 Backup Battery A 8 Appendi...

Page 6: ...6 Setting the Hour Format Time and Date E 6 Time E 6 Date E 6 Xmodem Protocol E 7 Save and Exit Settings E 7 Code 39 and ASCII Equivalents for Serial Characters E 8 General Programming Parameters E 9...

Page 7: ...manual style conventions and information regarding registering your Falcon PT40 unit Chapter 1 Introduction on page 1 1 lists the bar code symbologies the scanner will read It describes features and s...

Page 8: ...lected programming parameters Use this section to change settings in the PT40 Appendix E Programming Parameters on page E 1 contains ID numbers acceptable settings and defaults for all programming par...

Page 9: ...ilenames file extensions and path names are printed in this monospaced typeface Notes appear throughout the manual to provide additional information on a topic including technical details exceptions t...

Page 10: ...T40 PT40 Labels These labels are for illustrative purposes only Figure 1 Falcon PT40 Laser Label Figure 2 Falcon PT40 Battery Compartment Label Figure 3 Falcon PT40 Dock Label 2340 book Page viii Wedn...

Page 11: ...he keypad to input numbers and letters change input modes and navigate the display and application menus This introduction covers the basic functions of the PT40 operation including turning the PT40 o...

Page 12: ...down when it is not in use Press the PWR key to return the PT40 to full power The following Auto Off timeout values can be customized Refer to Auto Off on page E 11 for more information on customizin...

Page 13: ...tery or external power supply 2 Press and hold the CLR and ENT keys while reinserting the main battery or reconnecting the power supply The Keypad The keypad on the PT40 has three types of keys action...

Page 14: ...y to enter Shift mode The Shift mode cursor is displayed with reverse video The PT40 remains in Shift mode until you press SH again Press the data key once twice or more times to cycle through the let...

Page 15: ...cess function keys F5 through F8 The actions for function keys are determined by the active program Normal Mode Shift Mode Number Symbol First Keypress Second Keypress Third Keypress Fourth Keypress F...

Page 16: ...one line in the virtual display DOWN Left Arrow Press the LEFT arrow to move the actual display to the left 4 characters in the virtual display I LEFT Right Arrow Press the RIGHT arrow to move the ac...

Page 17: ...tual Display Using Default System Font The actual display screen shows only a portion of the available data in the vir tual display Use the arrow keys to navigate the actual display screen to view Act...

Page 18: ...Shift Mode Use the Up or Down arrow keys to increase or decrease the screen contrast Backlight The PT40 s liquid crystal display LCD is easy to read in all lighting situa tions using the backlight fe...

Page 19: ...LED light emitting diode on the top right indicates laser activation and good reads The PT40 verifies that it accepts the scanned input by sound ing an audible tone The Beeper The PT40 provides audib...

Page 20: ...PPG PT Program Generator v5 0 PPG is an application designed to work with the Falcon PT40 to create custom applications that collect verify and If your PT40 software has been customized it may operate...

Page 21: ...s 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 0 but they must be updated with a new input me...

Page 22: ...ntain the random access memory and the real time clock when the main batteries are removed The backup battery is recharged by the main battery When you first remove your Falcon PT40 from the box the m...

Page 23: ...bove the battery compartment Position the knob facing out and the small clip lined up with the small slot inside the unit Figure 1 6 shows the belt clip knob Press up firmly on the belt clip to insert...

Page 24: ...in PDF format Falcon PT40 Product Reference Guide PRG in PDF format PDF portable document format files of the QRG and PRG are both available on the product CD included with your PT40 Or you can downlo...

Page 25: ...ing PALPRO40 to Collect Data starting on page 2 7 Installing PALPRO40 starting on page 2 7 Using PALPRO40 starting on page 2 7 Using ASSETPRO starting on page 2 10 Using INVPRO starting on page 2 12 U...

Page 26: ...the ENT key twice to accept the displayed date and time If nec essary change the date and time settings Refer to Setting the Time and Date on page 2 5 Figure 2 1 The Application Test menu 4 Once the...

Page 27: ...d depends on how much random access memory RAM is installed in the PT40 The PT40 stores data records in files in random access memory RAM The number of records that can be collected depends upon the a...

Page 28: ...to enter the APPLICATION TEST menu and can then select another application to run Uploading Files F2 1 Press the F2 key to upload any data that has been collected while run ning the application 2 A ne...

Page 29: ...2 2 above Press ENT to accept the entry Figure 2 3 The Current Time Display The next display screen shows the time currently loaded in the PT40 s mem ory If the displayed time is correct press the ENT...

Page 30: ...cannot switch applications or make changes to an application s title or prompts The password prompt screen appears after entering the date and time from the application s initial startup After you en...

Page 31: ...0 combines three Portable Applications Library PAL applications into a single convenient program refer to PALPRO40 on page 1 10 for an overview of PALPRO40 With PALPRO40 installed on the PT40 you can...

Page 32: ...Screen 2 Enter a name for the application for example FIXED ASSETS fol lowed by the ENT key The entered name appears at the top of the application menu for the current application 3 Enter the text for...

Page 33: ...2 At the prompt enter the current password or press any function key the blue keys at the top of the keypad to return to the menu for the current application 3 When the correct password is entered the...

Page 34: ...enu select F2 2 The first prompt appears on the screen Enter the identification code for the location example WH3E Scan a bar code for the location or use the keypad to enter the loca tion ID 3 The se...

Page 35: ...n to return to the application menu Refer to Uploading Data to the Host PC starting on page 3 2 to upload your data The PT40 stores the collected data in a single ASCII text file When uploading the fi...

Page 36: ...one prompt or use the F3 key for two prompts 2 Press the F3 key to change the title or prompts that appear on the application s display screens Refer to Changing Program Titles and Prompts on page 2...

Page 37: ...ata in a single ASCII text file When uploading the file to the PC the data appears as a list Each line in the list contains the ID for a single item The example in Figure 2 8 on page 2 13 is part of a...

Page 38: ...collecting inventory data press the F4 key to return to the application menu Refer to Uploading Data to the Host PC starting on page 3 2 to upload your data The PT40 stores the collected data in a si...

Page 39: ...each item is taken or returned To use TRACKPRO complete the following steps 1 At the first screen press the F3 key to change the title or prompts that appears on the application s display screens Ref...

Page 40: ...the location ID appears on the third line 7 Scan the bar code for the item or use the keypad to enter the item s ID number or description for example P203 8 The location ID and item ID appear on the...

Page 41: ...appears as a list Each line in the list contains two fields separated by a comma The first field is the LOCATION ID and the second field is the ITEM ID When using the date time stamp each line also in...

Page 42: ...vidual units of the item If the ID does not match one in the item file the application allows you to add the ID and a description to the database The item and description files are simple ASCII text f...

Page 43: ...lists that are currently loaded in the PT40 select F2 The second line of the display screen will become blank and the lists will be removed from the PT40 s memory The two files must have the same numb...

Page 44: ...list Use XFER32 with Windows Then select F3 on the PT40 to transfer the file 8 When the transfer is completed the PT40 s screen will report on the number of records in the list in memory Press the F4...

Page 45: ...tion file and prompts you for the number of units of the item If there is no match for an item ID the PT40 prompts you to reenter the item ID or add it to the item list To add an item to the list pres...

Page 46: ...u Refer to Uploading Data to the Host PC starting on page 3 2 to upload your data The PT40 stores the collected data in a single ASCII text file When you upload the file to your computer the data appe...

Page 47: ...ication menu select F3 for File Options 2 From the File Options menu select F2 3 Use a cable supplied by your PSC dealer to connect the PT40 to your modem and select F3 from the Send File menu 4 Selec...

Page 48: ...tions between the PT40 and the computer is established Use the PT40 to enter the commands you need to prepare the computer to receive a file 7 When the computer is ready press the F3 key on the PT40 t...

Page 49: ...s the F1 key to display the application menu or press the F2 key to set the time refer to Setting the Time and Date start ing on page 2 5 3 From the application menu select F2 4 Scan the bar code for...

Page 50: ...d time that the item ID was entered in the PT40 The list below is part of a data file uploaded from a PT40 that used TIMESTMP to collect data Figure 2 13 TIMESTMP Item ID and Number of Units ASCII Fil...

Page 51: ...ts each for the hour minute and seconds e g 211732 Reviewing the Collected Data Before uploading collected data review it on the PT40 and delete incorrect or unnecessary records 1 From any screen that...

Page 52: ...urrently displayed record is the first one the PT40 will briefly display START OF FILE on the second line 4 The 4th line of the screen offers options for deleting records and return ing to the data co...

Page 53: ...Data from Memory starting on page 3 13 XFER32 runs on Microsoft Windows versions 98 2000 Me NT and XP Utilities are available on the CD that cam e with your PT40 and updates are free from PSC s websit...

Page 54: ...Options menu 3 Select F2 to display the Send File menu 4 Select F2 to upload the data via the serial connection Using XFER32 XFER32 is a communications application used to transfer data between the Fa...

Page 55: ...abbed sections General Tab on page 3 3 Transfer Tab on page 3 5 Logging Tab on page 3 6 The settings in these dialogs can be modified or customized to meet your com munications requirements General Ta...

Page 56: ...ocols supported by the PT40 Maximum Errors Enter the maximum number of Errors permitted before a file transfer is aborted Range 1 to 50 0 specifies no limit to the number of file transfer errors Flow...

Page 57: ...on NOTE ZModem Protocol is NOT supported by the Falcon PT40 This feature is only available with ZModem protocol Overwrite Select to determine the action the receiver takes when a received file already...

Page 58: ...ceiving files File Transfer Default Enter the File Transfer Default folder for storing received files Use the Browse button to locate a new location Log To File Specifies that the log is to be written...

Page 59: ...elect 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...

Page 60: ...stall PPG PPGXFER checks the version number of the PT40 s operating system If it is different from the PALPRO40 version it installs the operating system along with the application During the applicati...

Page 61: ...r new application Once you select a location your application is downloaded To customize the installation of an application complete the following steps Download the new OS and Application This option...

Page 62: ...e Communications Settings dialog box Figure 3 10 The Communications Settings Dialog 8 Select the desired serial port Then select OK 9 From the PSC PPGXFER Programmer main window select File Open to op...

Page 63: ...Programmer main window 12 Turn the portable on 13 In the PPG window if the application to be downloaded is not already open use the File Open command to open it 14 Select File Download Program from t...

Page 64: ...nection between the PC and the PDT is successfully estab lished the window shows further messages as the compiled hex file is loaded into the portable Figure 13 PPGXFER Window When downloading is comp...

Page 65: ...lete the following steps 1 From the program menu on the PT40 such as the one from TRACK PRO below select F3 to display the File Options menu 2 Select F3 to display the Erase File menu 3 Press the F3 k...

Page 66: ...Transferring Files and Data 3 14 Falcon PT40 NOTES 2340 book Page 14 Wednesday January 29 2003 12 50 PM...

Page 67: ...he PT40 Dock PT40 Unit page A 5 Using the Serial Cable and Power Adaptor PT40 Unit page A 6 Storing the Main Battery page A 7 Backup Battery page A 7 Low Battery Indication starting on page A 7 Main B...

Page 68: ...r the first 3 charge cycles fully charge the main battery for at least 12 to 24 hours Then allow it to fully discharge before recharging it again After a prolonged storage period the main battery may...

Page 69: ...Insertion 2 Line up the four metal contact points on the back of the battery with the matching contact wires inside the battery compartment 3 Insert the battery with the arrows and connectors oriente...

Page 70: ...e 3 You can also remove the main battery from the PT40 and insert it into the charging slot at the back of the dock While charging a battery in the slot the red LED on the right front of the dock rema...

Page 71: ...the PT40 Dock leave the main battery in the PT40 and complete the following steps as shown in Figure A 5 on page A 6 1 If the PT40 is on turn it off 2 Place the PT40 into the docking space in the PT40...

Page 72: ...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 com plete the fol...

Page 73: ...ely 300 500 discharge charge cycles Store the main battery between 4 and 122 F 20 to 50 C Cool storage and maintaining the battery in a partially charged state when it is not in use retard the aging p...

Page 74: ...charging as soon as a charged main battery is inserted The message should disappear in less than 30 minutes After the mes sage disappears there will be at least 2 hours of backup power available for t...

Page 75: ...r connect the serial cable To use the PT40 for data collection you must disconnect it from the dock or serial cable You can also use the PT40 Dock to recharge the PT40 s rechargeable main battery and...

Page 76: ...ptor To recharge the PT40 s batteries the Power Adaptor is also required You do not need a Power Adaptor to transfer data using the serial cable but it is required to transfer data using the Dock The...

Page 77: ...cable to an available serial port on the PC Make note of which one you use 3 Insert the small round plug of the power adapter to the power adaptor jack on the back of the 9 pin serial connector on th...

Page 78: ...o use the first method connect the PT40 to the dock connected to a power source and charging takes place automatically While the PT40 is being charged the LED on the front of the PT40 will be red When...

Page 79: ...face Cable Connector Pinouts Table C 1 Interface Cable Connector Pinouts Docking Connector Pin s Signal Name I Input O Output Description 1 I RI Ring 2 I CD Carrier Detect 3 I DSR Data Set Ready 4 I C...

Page 80: ...d 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 75 volts 16 I VPP Power from Dock 4 75 vol...

Page 81: ...meters that can be used for programming the PSC PT40 Factory default settings are underlined Predefined Defaults Code 39 DO D0EE D2 D2EE D1 D1EE Serial defaults C8EE ENABLE On 001EE Off 000EE MINIMUM...

Page 82: ...EE 20 0220EE 50 0250EE 30 0230EE 60 0260EE ENABLE CHECKSUM On 031EE Off 030EE SEND CHECKSUM On 041EE Off 040EE FULL ASCII MODE On 051EE Off 050EE ACCUMULATE MODE On 061EE Off 060EE ENABLE AIAG ALTERNA...

Page 83: ...30 0930EE 6 0906EE 40 0940EE 10 0910EE 50 0950EE 20 0920EE 60 0960EE MAXIMUM LENGTH 10 0A10EE 40 0A40EE 20 0A20EE 50 0A50EE 30 0A30EE 60 0A60EE REQUIRED LENGTH no default overrides minimum and maximum...

Page 84: ...09180A18EE 10 09100A10EE 20 09200A20EE ENABLE CHECKSUM On 0B1EE Off 0B0EE SEND CHECKSUM On 0C1EE Off 0C0EE USE LENGTHS 6 AND 14 ONLY case code On 0D1EE Off 0D0EE ENABLE On 201EE Off 200EE MINIMUM LENG...

Page 85: ...30EE MAXIMUM LENGTH 10 2210EE 40 2240EE 20 2220EE 50 2250EE 30 2230EE 60 2260EE SEND STOP START On 231EE Off 230EE CONVERT CODABAR TO CLSI On 241EE Off 240EE ENABLE On 2C1EE Off 2C0EE MINIMUM LENGTH 2...

Page 86: ...2D50EE MAXIMUM LENGTH 2 2E02EE 30 2E30EE 10 2E10EE 40 2E40EE 20 2E20EE 50 2E50EE ENABLE UPC A On 301EE Off 300EE SEND SYSTEM DIGIT On 311EE Off 310EE SEND CHECK DIGIT On 321EE Off 320EE CONVERT UPC A...

Page 87: ...E USE SYSTEM DIGIT 1 On 351EE Off 350EE CONVERT UPC E TO UPC A On 361EE Off 360EE SEND SYSTEM DIGIT On 371EE Off 370EE SEND CHECK DIGIT On 381EE Off 380EE ENABLE EAN 8 JAN 8 On 391EE Off 390EE ENABLE...

Page 88: ...BN On 3B1EE Off 3B0EE SEND CHECK DIGIT On 3F1EE Off 3F0EE ALLOW 2 DIGIT EXTENSIONS On 3C1EE Off 3C0EE ALLOW 5 DIGIT EXTENSIONS On 3D1EE Off 3D0EE REQUIRE EXTENSIONS On 3E1EE Off 3E0EE ENABLE On 401EE...

Page 89: ...0 4150EE 20 4120EE 60 4160EE 30 4130EE MAXIMUM LENGTH 10 4210EE 40 4240EE 20 4220EE 50 4250EE 30 4230EE 60 4260EE ENABLE UCC128 On 431EE Off 430EE ENABLE MANUAL RESET On B01EE Off B00EE ADD CODE ID On...

Page 90: ...EE 60 B260EE 10 B210EE 90 B290EE BACKLIGHT DURATION in seconds Always On E200EE 30 E215EE 10 E210EE 60 E260EE BEEPER VOLUME Increase BC08EE Low BC01EE Decrease BC09EE High BC07EE Off BC00EE ERROR TONE...

Page 91: ...EPS 1 B901EE 3 B903EE 2 B902EE 4 B904EE GOOD READ TONE DURATION in seconds 0 07 BA01EE 0 22 BA03EE 0 14 BA00EE 0 45 BA02EE KEYPAD TIMEOUT Intercharacter Delay in seconds Off E400EE 2 Sec E408EE 1 4 Se...

Page 92: ...E KEYBOARD CLICK On DD1EE Off DD0EE TIME DATE FORMAT Set Time Set Date TIME FORMAT 12 Hour D80EE 24 Hour D81EE DATE FORMAT U S D90EE International D91EE HOST SELECT no default AT PS 2 or compatible C0...

Page 93: ...4EE 38 400 C107EE 9600 C105EE 76 800 C108EE 19 200 C106EE DATA BITS 7 C207EE 8 C208EE PARITY None C300EE Even C304EE Odd C303EE STOP BITS 1 C401EE 2 C402EE ENABLE XON OFF On C51EE Off C50EE LINEFEED N...

Page 94: ...Strip LF C601EE PROTOCOL EOR only CA00EE Xmodem CA02EE CR with checksum and ACK NAK response CA01EE TIMEOUT in 100 millisecond units 0 CD00EE 50 CD50EE 10 CD10EE 75 CD75EE 25 CD25EE 99 CD99EE 2340 boo...

Page 95: ...ings Table E 6 on page E 9 provides Code Parameters ID s Type On Off Value Strings Immediate and Acceptable Input Table E 9 on page E 13 provides Code Parameters for serial communica tions ID s Type O...

Page 96: ...ode Parameter The human name for programming options ID The PT40 name for programming options For example to set a Code 39 minimum label length enter 01 when programming the PT40 Programming ID number...

Page 97: ...ng bar codes Table E 2 Predefined Defaults for the PT40 Predefined Defaults Default Name Type Bar Code Description Predefined Default 0 D0 Immediate D0EE Turns every ON OFF parameter OFF and sets all...

Page 98: ...ar Code Description Clear Mode Has the same effect as the CLR key Character Clear Mode Has the same effect as the CLR key for the last char acter entered High Beep Mode Sounds a high beep on the PT40...

Page 99: ...last bar code Scan the following bar code to enable Code 39 scanning and set the maximum length for Code 39 to 35 characters Like all Code 39 bar codes this sample starts and ends with an asterisk sta...

Page 100: ...ck display to 24 hour military style format When this parameter is set to Off the time is displayed in 12 hour format The default time display is 24 hour format Use the 12 and 24 hour bar codes to cha...

Page 101: ...ed by the receiver transmitting a NAK character until the sender responds The sender responds by transmitting an Xmodem packet The sender then waits for either an ACK signal in which case it transmits...

Page 102: ...45 e 65 ACK 06 26 F 46 f 66 BEL 07 26 G 47 g 67 BS 08 28 H 48 h 68 HT 09 29 I 49 i 69 LF 0A 2A J 4A j 6A VT 0B 2B K 4B k 6B FF 0C 2C L 4C l 6C CR 0D 2D M 4D m 6D SO 0E 2E N 4E n 6E SI 0F 2F O 4F o 6F...

Page 103: ...f Off Off Interleaved 2 of 5 Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off Enable 08 On Off On or Off Off On On Minimum length 09 Value 02 60 02 02 06 Maximum length 0A Value 02 60 02 60 10 Enable checksum 0B On Off O...

Page 104: ...le Numbering EAN Japan Article Numbering JAN Enter 1 for On and 0 for Off Enable EAN 8 JAN 8 39 On Off On or Off Off On On Enable EAN 13 JAN 13 3A On Off On or Off Off On On Convert EAN 13 to ISBN 3B...

Page 105: ...S Off Off Off Error tone BD Value 00 low 07 high 03 03 03 Good read tone B8 Value 00 low 07 high 05 05 05 Good read number of beeps B9 Value 01 04 01 01 01 Good read tone duration BA Value 00 0 14 sec...

Page 106: ...ult Setting Baud rate 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Enable Xon Xoff Off Linefeed None Protocol CR with checksun ACK NAK response End of Record Character CR Timeout 1 second ID Parameter Des...

Page 107: ...a bits C2 Value 07 7 bits 08 8 bits 08 Parity C3 Value 00 None 03 Odd 04 Even 00 Stop bits C4 Value 01 1 bit 02 2 bits 01 Enable Xon Xoff C5 On Off On or Off Off Linefeed LF Valid for CA 00 only C6 Va...

Page 108: ...Programming Parameters E 14 Falcon PT40 NOTES 2340 book Page 14 Wednesday January 29 2003 12 50 PM...

Page 109: ...ecords Characters 256K Memory 2 Meg Memory 1 7 15 000 File 1 65 490 File 2 64 200 8 15 10 000 File 1 65 490 File 2 21 000 16 23 7 500 64 850 24 31 6 000 51 875 32 39 5 000 43 200 40 47 4 275 37 050 48...

Page 110: ...Memory Table F 2 Falcon PT40 NOTES 2340 book Page 2 Wednesday January 29 2003 12 50 PM...

Page 111: ...uble free service observe the following tips when using the PT40 To prolong its life and avoid problems keep the Falcon clean Use a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild dilute cleanser If you need to...

Page 112: ...on display The Falcon PT40 is not powered on Press the PWR key Ambient room light is too dark Turn on the backlight Refer to Backlight starting on page 1 8 During data commu nication no data was tran...

Page 113: ...is not programmed for the bar code Be sure the terminal is programmed to accept the type of bar code you are scanning The Falcon PT40 is not programmed to gener ate a beep If you are expecting a beep...

Page 114: ...echnical assistance and information is an autho rized PSC reseller A reseller is directly acquainted with specific types of busi nesses application software and computer systems and therefore is in th...

Page 115: ...2 auto timeout 1 2 B backlight troubleshooting G 2 bar code troubleshooting G 3 bar code symbologies 1 1 displaying 1 8 bar codes serial parameters D 12 bar codes for programming D 1 D 14 E 4 creatin...

Page 116: ...conversion options E 10 D data collecting 2 7 2 17 deleting 2 28 3 13 reviewing 2 27 2 28 transferring 3 1 3 8 uploading 3 2 data bits E 12 bar codes for D 13 programming parameters for E 13 data keys...

Page 117: ...ys 1 5 G General Tab 3 3 getting started quickly 2 2 2 3 H handshaking Xon Xoff E 12 I Interleaved 2 of 5 D 3 D 4 programming parameters for E 9 ISBN converting from EAN 13 E 10 bar codes for D 8 J Ja...

Page 118: ...E 13 general E 6 E 9 E 11 predefined defaults E 3 bar codes for D 1 serial E 12 E 13 programs testing 3 8 protocol programming parameters for E 13 Xmodem E 7 PT Portable Programmer 3 11 PT Program Ge...

Page 119: ...2 19 E 6 setting time 2 5 2 19 E 6 setting time format E 6 timeout programming parameters for E 13 Transfer Tab 3 5 transferring data 3 1 3 8 transmit files to the PT40 3 7 troubleshooting G 1 G 2 tu...

Page 120: ...Index xiv PSC Program Generator PPG v3 2 NOTES 2340 book Page xiv Wednesday January 29 2003 12 50 PM...

Page 121: ...elow has been tested and found compliant to the following Directives and Standards Directives EMC 89 336 EEC Low Voltage 73 23 EEC Standards EN 55022 B 1998 Generic Emission CISPR 22 B 1997 Generic Em...

Page 122: ...ate MI Italy Telephone 39 0 39 62903 1 Fax 39 0 39 6859496 Japan PSC Japan K K Shinagawa ku Tokyo Japan Telephone 81 0 3 3491 6761 Fax 81 0 3 3491 6656 Latin America PSC S A INC Miami Florida USA Tele...

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