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F7400

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Page 1: ...F7400 User Manual ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ... herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and or regis tred trademarks of their respective companies 1997 1998 1999 2000 Datalogic S p A DATALOGIC S p A Secondary Unit IDWare Division Via Guglielmo Marconi 161 31021 Mogliano Veneto TV Italy Tel 39 041 5986511 Fax 39 041 5986550 F7400 User Manual Ed 06 00 Code 820040362 ...

Page 3: ...ER SAFETY 10 3 3 FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE USER 13 4 CONNECTIONS 14 4 1 CRADLES 14 4 1 1 F970 Cradle 16 4 1 2 F970 Vehicle Cradle 17 4 2 TERMINAL CONNECTION TO THE HOST COMPUTER 19 4 2 1 RS 232 Connection via Cradle 19 4 2 2 RS 232 Direct Connection 20 4 2 3 Other Connections 21 4 3 CONNECTION CABLES 24 5 BIOS SETUP MENU 27 5 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 27 5 2 ACTIVATING THE SETUP PROCEDURE 28 ...

Page 4: ... 5 9 DEFAULT VALUES 35 6 USE AND FUNCTIONING 36 6 1 TERMINAL START UP 36 6 2 BAR CODE SCANNING 37 6 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS 37 KEY MODELS 38 6 4 DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS 24 KEY MODELS 46 6 5 PROTECTED RESET BUTTON 53 7 MAINTENANCE AND DIAGNOSTICS 54 7 1 CHARGING THE BATTERIES 54 7 2 REPLACING THE BATTERIES 55 7 3 CLEANING THE TERMINAL 56 A PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES OF THE FORMULA 7400 LINE 57 B TE...

Page 5: ...ters 1 2 3 6 which define the F7400 terminal s characteristics and methods of use these chapters are for whomever uses the terminal in their day to day work activity Chapters 4 5 7 which define the connection methods for the F7400 terminal These chapters are aimed at the person responsible for managing the F7400 terminals generally the person who installs the network and the application program ...

Page 6: ...d relative documentation No 4 Keyboard overlays for 37 Key RF versions Any other packages will contain the accessories necessary for the F7400 terminal connection to the host computer and to the network the cradle power supply and one or more connection cables Remove all the components from their packaging check their integrity and congruity with the packing documents Keep the original packaging f...

Page 7: ...ERAL INFORMATION ________________________________________________________ 1 Ed 06 00 3 1 4 TERMINAL MANUFACTURER AND MODEL IDENTIFICATION Model identification and serial number 37 Key models 24 Key models ...

Page 8: ... The Formula 7400 is capable of reading all common barcode symbologies The Formula 7400 is equipped with an IrDA port for short range wireless infrared communication with portable printers and other devices that support this kind of interface The Formula 7400 is equipped with a back lighted LCD graphic display 96 x 64 pixel resolution and an ergonomic alphanumeric keyboard 24 or 37 keys ...

Page 9: ..._ 2 Ed 06 00 5 Key A Laser beam output window B Programmable two color LED C Keyboard D Protected reset button E F970 cradle communication window F Contacts for the recharging the batteries G Direct RS 232 connection cover see RS 232 Direct Connection on page 20 A B D C F E G ...

Page 10: ...800 mm Micro controller 32 bit AMD 486 Disk memory 2 4 MB 512 K used for BIOS DOS RAM 2 8 MB DRAM EEPROM 256 Bytes Calendar clock quartz RTC time and date programma ble with automatic management of leap years Power supply NiMH battery pack 1500 mAh or 3 AA alkaline batteries Battery charger Formula 970 Technology SMT Surface Mounting Technology Dimensions LxWxH 176 x 61 x 36 mm Weight 305 grams wi...

Page 11: ...tatic discharge IEC 1000 4 2 up to 15KV on air Resistance to falls IEC 68 2 32 up to 1 2 m on concrete Safety standards IEC 825 1 class 2 laser product CDRH class 2 laser product Operating system DOS 6 22 Decoded bar codes laser 1D EAN 8 ADD ON 2 ADD ON 5 EAN 13 ADD ON 2 ADD ON 5 UPC A ADD ON 2 ADD ON 5 UPC E ADD ON 2 ADD ON 5 ITALIAN PHARMACEUTICAL CODABAR MONARCH NW7 2 OF 7 CODE 39 STANDARD CODE...

Page 12: ...cation characteristics RF Communication Characteristics Optical Interface IrDA 1 0 F970 Interface cradle terminal interface via IrDA Cradle Host Interface RS 232 RS 485 Eavesdrop Maximum speed of transmission 115 Kbit sec max Frequency 2 4 GHz Power output 100 mW Max In compliance with ETS 300 328 ...

Page 13: ...minal 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 operative life of the F7400 terminal disposal must be performed in compliance with the laws in force Do not submerge the F7400 terminal in liquid products Read this manual carefully before performing any type of connection or repair on the...

Page 14: ... est visible à l oeil nu et il est émis par la fenêtre désignée sur l illustration dans la figure a luz láser es visible al ojo humano y es emitida por la ventana indicada en la figura LUCE LASER NON FISSARE IL FASCIO APPARECCHIO LASER DI CLASSE 2 MASSIMA POTENZA D USCITA LUNGHEZZA D ONDA EMESSA CONFORME A IEC 825 1 1993 LASERSTRAHLUNG NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN PRODUKT DER LASERKLASSE 2 MAXIMALE...

Page 15: ...tive delle autorità internazionali e si riferiscono all uso corretto del terminale NORMATIVE STANDARD PER LA SICUREZZA LASER Questo prodotto risulta conforme alle normative vigenti sulla sicurezza laser alla data di produzione CDRH 21 CFR 1040 e IEC 825 1 Non si rende mai necessario aprire l appa recchio per motivi di installazione utilizzo o manutenzione Il prodotto utilizza un diodo laser a bass...

Page 16: ...e Oberflächen zu richten FRANÇAIS Les informations suivantes sont fournies selon les règles fixées par les autorités internationales et se refèrent à une correcte utilisation du terminal NORMES DE SECURITE LASER Ce produit est conforme aux normes de sécurité laser en vigueur à sa date de fabrication CDRH 21 CFR 1040 et IEC 825 1 Il n est pas nécessaire d ouvrir l appareil pour l installation l uti...

Page 17: ...COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not inst...

Page 18: ...0 terminal both the standard cradle F970 and the vehicle version can be used Key F970 cradle A IrDA window B Two color LED spare battery slot C F7400 terminal battery recharge contacts D Connectors for host computer connections E Power jack A B C D E D ...

Page 19: ...CONNECTIONS ________________________________________________________________ 4 Ed 06 00 15 Key F970 vehicle cradle A Cradle retaining clip B Metal bracket A B ...

Page 20: ...host computer and the IrDA optical interface on the F7400 terminal By inserting the F7400 terminal into the cradle as shown in the figure its batteries can be charged The LED indicates the status of the batteries in the terminal COLOR DESCRIPTION Constant red Battery charging Flashing red green Battery charged F7400 ter minal on Constant green Battery charged F7400 ter minal off or not inserted in...

Page 21: ...as follows 1 Simply mount the metal bracket 2 It must have a stabilised power supply connected to the vehicle s battery The power supply must have the following output characteristics 3 Insert the F7400 terminal only after mounting the cradle in the vehicle Voltage min 9Vdc max 12Vdc Power min 11W Coaxial Socket Polarity positive external negative internal Mechanical dimensions External diameter 5...

Page 22: ...________________________________________________ 4 Ed 06 00 18 4 To take out the F7400 terminal from the F970 vehicle cradle you must first press the plastic retaining clip shown in the figure and pull the F7400 terminal upwards ...

Page 23: ...ctions or to cable 94A054010 for 25 pin connections 2 connect the other end of the same cable RJ connector to the RS 232 port of the cradle 3 insert the power supply plug into the outlet on the base of the cradle 4 attach the power supply to a power outlet 5 turn on the cradle and the computer 6 put the F7400 terminal into its cradle Key A Host computer B Cradle F970 C Cradle power supply Before c...

Page 24: ...___________________ 4 Ed 06 00 20 4 2 2 RS 232 Direct Connection You can connect the F7400 terminal directly to the host computer Proceed as follows Key A Host computer B F7400 terminal C RS 232 Direct Connection Kit C A Null Modem B Adapter Cable 94A054240 ...

Page 25: ...rovides two cables one for Eavesdrop connections and one for Modem connections The Eavesdrop connection enables the F7400 terminal to be connected to an existing asynchronous RS 232 line for example between host computer and Video terminal The Modem connection enables the F7400 terminal to be connected to a host system using a modem Key A Video terminal B Host Computer C Cradle F970 D Cradle power...

Page 26: ...snet network is made using the Formula 902 T Box up to 32 Formula cradles can be connected including different types if multiple cradles are used the individual work stations must be counted Key A Host computer B Formula 902 T box C Cradle F970 D Cradle power supply E Formula 904 N Interconverter Telephone pair max 125 m FPS14 Formula 904 N Formula 902 Formula 902 FPS14 Formula 902 Power Supply A ...

Page 27: ..._______________________________________ 4 Ed 06 00 23 RF Connection F7400 RF versions can communicate with the host using the on board radio frequency module and an Access Point connected to the host computer Key A F7400 B Access Point A B ...

Page 28: ... CONNECTION CABLES Several types of cables are available depending on the type of computer and connection The following cables and cable Kits are listed with their order number RS 232 Connection with PC AT or compatible cable 94A054000 RS 232 Connection with PC XT or compatible cable 94A054010 ...

Page 29: ...CONNECTIONS ________________________________________________________________ 4 Ed 06 00 25 RS 485 Connection cable 94A054020 Modem and or Eavesdrop Connections cable Kit 94A054030 ...

Page 30: ...F7400 USER MANUAL _________________________________________________________ 4 Ed 06 00 26 RS 232 Direct Connection Kit 94A054240 ...

Page 31: ...f accessing the parameters and their modification are commonly referred to as F7400 terminal setup activities The parameters have their default values which are loaded automatically during the booting sequence if the following conditions occur the first time the F7400 terminal is booted as initial setup of the parameters themselves if during the boot sequence the BIOS notes that the previously set...

Page 32: ...he CMOS is corrupted and the DEFAULT table that belongs to the BIOS code is used if no other choice is possible The application has the following three options BSETUP C the program checks the status of currently loaded parameters to see if they are the CMOS If so the program exits otherwise it asks if you want to modify them Default is no check BSETUP N if you select this option the program does n...

Page 33: ...us may depend on the BIOS version being used Be sure that BSETUP EXE shares the same BIOS parameters and structure which are contained in SETUP BIN The setup menu is composed of several pages every page contains a list of items and every item corresponds to a terminal parameter There is also an exit page that gives you the chance to save or discard the modifications Every page has its own title wr...

Page 34: ...oard To change an item first go to its page and then select it by moving the dot To change the value of the items you will have to use the keys indicated in the table below KEY FUNCTION ESC Activates the exit page Previous next page Previous next item SPACE ENTER Valued items change value cycling through the valid ones SPACE ENTER Ranged items enter the modify mode ENTER Ranged items leave the mod...

Page 35: ...ied outside the BSETUP EXE application As a matter of fact selecting the contrast mode FUNC T gives you the ability to change this value using up and down arrows this changing does not affect the EEPROM value ITEM VALUES DESCRIPTION NOTES Scroll Software Track Virt Both Scrolling mode See description of scrolling mode for further information Contrast Ranged 1 31 15 LCD contrast Bklight tout Ranged...

Page 36: ...Select type and use of COM1 uISA Off On Wakeup Use of radiofrequency module Keyboard On Wakeup Enable disable keyboard as a wakeup source RTC alarm On Wakeup Enable disable the RTC Alarm as a wakeup source LCD suspend On Off If on keeps the display on when the terminal goes into SUSPEND mode If LCD suspend is on it is strongly recommended to set the Keyboard also to Wakeup ITEM VALUES DESCRIPTION ...

Page 37: ...E state Low speed Low sleep tout 8 s 16 s 32 s 1 m 4 m 8 m 16 m Select the period without any activity before passing from the IDLE state Low speed to SUSPEND Off ITEM VALUES DESCRIPTION Com1 Off Primary Secondary Indicates the level of activity for UART IR interface uISA Off Primary Secondary Indicates the level of activity for radiofrequency module LCD Off Primary Secondary Indicates the level o...

Page 38: ...ion Remember that the F7400 terminal parameters are used by BIOS at boot time If you exit with the Discard command no change will affect CMOS and EEPROM memories If you choose the factory parameters the application applies it and then re enters the setup procedure Disk Off Primary Secondary Indicates the level of activity for all accesses to flash disk boot and non boot ITEM DESCRIPTION NOTES CMOS...

Page 39: ...RAM and of the data reliability before using them for the F7400 terminal s configuration if the BIOS encounters problems of functioning or data non integrity it proceeds by loading the EEPROM values into the CMOS RAM if the EEPROM values have never been written it loads the default values to allow the terminal to be used safely If the BIOS cannot use CMOS and or EEPROM values it sends a message in...

Page 40: ...erted and goes in low power consumption mode when it is no longer used for more than a programmable time out usually 16 seconds It is possible to anticipate the low power consumption mode by pressing the key sequence SHIFT SCAN To wake up the F7400 terminal press the SCAN key You can configure the F7400 terminal so that it comes on again automatically when it receives some data from the com1 seria...

Page 41: ...e distance while pressing the SCAN key The lighted band emitted by the laser must completely intercept the bar code the LED and the emission of an acoustic signal if enabled will indicate that the scan has taken place correctly The heat that can be felt in the area of the battery pack is not a symptom of a malfunction rather it is a normal state due to the F7400 terminal being in use NO NO OK OK ...

Page 42: ...lay are five other keys with the following functions SCAN this key is used to turn on the bar code reader and only becomes active if made operative by the dedicated software The SHIFT SCAN sequence allows you to anticipate the F7400 terminal low power consumption mode The next time the SCAN key is pressed the F7400 terminal will wake up again see Terminal start up on page 36 You can also make the ...

Page 43: ...r the arrow keys activate the SCROLL function with the FUNC Z sequence Pressing the FUNC Z sequence again will return the arrow keys to their predefined function If the FUNC T contrast mode is activated the up and down arrows allow the contrast of the LCD to be increased or decreased respectively By pressing FUNC T again the arrows return to normal mode ARROW FUNC T FUNC SHIFT Up Increase the disp...

Page 44: ...r function the key is logically divided into 4 sections according to the following figure Each section corresponds to a symbol that can be obtained using the corresponding keyboard method according to the following scheme A function of the key active in NORMAL mode B function of the key active in FUNC mode C function of the key active in ALPHA mode D function of the key active in SHIFT mode Some k...

Page 45: ... mode from the ALPHA or NORMAL mode The keyboard remains in this mode only when the next general key is pressed then it returns to the previous mode For example to press the F1 key press the FUNC A in sequence SHIFT MODE On the F7400 the SHIFT key is not pressed at the same time with other keys and this function is to switch the keyboard into the SHIFT symbols mode from the ALPHA or NORMAL modes T...

Page 46: ...The ALTERNATE mode is the same obtained by pressing the ALT key on a PC keyboard on the F7400 it is activated with the SHIFT ALPHA sequence from the ALPHA or NORMAL mode The keyboard remains in this new mode only when the next general key is pressed then it returns to the previous mode For example to press the ALT A key from the ALPHA mode press the SHIFT ALPHA A keys in sequence For example to pr...

Page 47: ... ALPHA ALT and CTRL modes For example the FUNC A sequence is always the same as pressing the F1 key whereas the SHIFT A sequence is the same as pressing the key independently of the ALPHA ALT and CTRL status Below is a description of the remaining F7400 terminal keys The SPACE key is the same as the space bar on the AT keyboard in NORMAL and ALPHA mode It is the same as pressing the TAB key on a P...

Page 48: ...osen if it replaces one of the codes indicated the cursor will take on the appearance of the new pixel matrix BY pressing the FUNC X keys the cursor is replaced with a BATT icon that represents the battery s charge state or the A C character that indicates the terminal has been inserted into the cradle The codes used are from 251 to 255 If the sequence FUNC X is repeated the system returns to the ...

Page 49: ...nge the time for the back lighting to remain on In FUNC mode the INS key corresponds to pressing the INS key on a PC keyboard This combination of keys emulates the CTRL ALT DEL sequence of a PC keyboard This combination of keys emulates the CTRL BREAK sequence of a PC keyboard EVENT CURSOR 1 Power up shows standard DOS cursor 2 Press SHIFT SP enable shows keyboard state 3 Press SHIFT ESC enable sh...

Page 50: ...RD Just beneath the display are five other keys with the following functions SCAN The SCAN key is used to turn on the terminal and to activate the laser scanner for bar code reading The SHIFT SCAN sequence allows you to turn off the terminal itself Please note that is not possible to activate the laser scanner for bar code reading if the data collection software application program is not currentl...

Page 51: ...the arrow keys activate the SCROLL function with the FUNC sequence Pressing the FUNC sequence again will return the arrow keys to their predefined function If the SHIFT BS contrast mode is activated the up and down arrows allow the contrast of the LCD to be increased or decreased respectively By pressing SHIFT BS again the arrows return to normal mode ARROW SHIFT BS FUNC SHIFT Up Increase the disp...

Page 52: ...o the various keyboard functions and mode SPECIAL KEYS FUNC SHIFT to change the keyboard mode Each key can have up to five functions A standard function of the key NORMAL mode B function of the key active in FUNC mode Numerical Keys from 0 to 9 when in FUNC mode have the same function as the F10 F1 F2 F9 keys respectively on a PC keyboard E N T E R 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 0 3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O...

Page 53: ...ration continues For example to write ABC press SHIFT 7 SHIFT 7 7 SHIFT 7 7 7 in sequence FUNC MODE Switches keyboard to the function FUNC mode from the NORMAL mode The keyboard remains in this mode only when the next general key is pressed then it returns to the previous mode For example to press the F1 key press the FUNC 1 in sequence SHIFT MODE On the F7400 the SHIFT key is not pressed at the s...

Page 54: ...AL mode The keyboard remains in this new mode only when the next general key is pressed then it returns to the previous mode For example to press the ALT A key from the NORMAL mode press the FUNC SHIFT SHIFT 7 keys in sequence For example to press the ALT F1 key press the FUNC SHIFT FUNC 1 keys in sequence To summarize The SHIFT FUNC sequence is equivalent to pressing the CTRL key on the AT keyboa...

Page 55: ...r predefined function The SHIFT SP sequence allows you to display the state STAT mode of the keyboard by changing the cursor By pressing SHIFT SP again the standard cursor is restored When in stat mode the cursor takes the appearance as described in the following table Also if the battery level drops below a certain level the state of the keyboard will appear with its colors reversed This function...

Page 56: ...than one cursor indication is enabled the priority from higher to lower is Show the currently selected symbol or character key SHIFT mode from the three possible selections Show the battery state Show the keyboard state Show the DOS cursor For example When in BATT mode loading a new font may affect the cursor shape EVENT CURSOR 1 Power up shows standard DOS cursor 2 Press SHIFT SP enable shows key...

Page 57: ...e BIOS setup you can change the time for the back lighting to remain on This combination of keys emulates the CTRL ALT DEL sequence of a PC keyboard This combination of keys emulates the CTRL BREAK sequence of a PC keyboard 6 5 PROTECTED RESET BUTTON To activate the reset button insert a blunt ended object into the hole The reset function will delete all RAM data FUNC CTRL SHIFT ALT SHIFT ALT FUNC...

Page 58: ... not been recharged for a long time you will have to perform two or three charge and discharge cycles complete use before they are capable of reaching their greatest charge capacity Rechargeable battery packs NiMH are not initially charged Therefore the first operation to perform is to charge them in the appropriate cradle See paragraphs 7 2 and 4 1 If the F7400 terminal will not be used for a few...

Page 59: ...___________________ 7 Ed 06 00 55 7 2 REPLACING THE BATTERIES To correctly replace the batteries proceed as follows 1 Turn off the F7400 terminal 2 Turn the F7400 terminal over and press the lock runner as indicated in figure below 3 Remove the battery pack ...

Page 60: ...ack keeping the lock runner pressed up Once the battery pack is correctly inserted release the lock runner 7 3 CLEANING THE TERMINAL Periodically clean the F7400 terminal with a slightly dampened cloth Do not use alcohol corrosive products or solvents Dispose of the batteries as required by the relevant laws in force ...

Page 61: ...ipped with RF module for radio frequency transmission Cradle Formula 970 Transceiver charger Battery charger and optical transceiver for connections between terminal and host computer in RS 232 and RS 485 Formula F970 Vehicle Transceiver charger Battery charger and optical transceiver for connections between F7400 terminal and host computer in RS 232 and RS 485 It s possible to install it inside a...

Page 62: ... 00 58 Software Development System for Formula 7400 and C Compiler Formula TN Client only for F7400 RF Formula TN Client is a complete terminal emulation software package based on the standard Telnet TCP IP protocol Radio Frequency Formula One AP 7520 Ethernet Formula One AP 7100 ISA ...

Page 63: ...L EMULATION KEYBOARD OVERLAYS PC LIKE E N T E R SCAN R ALT CTRL DEL ESC TAB STAT HOLD INS F12 F11 F10 F9 F7 F8 F5 F6 F4 F1 F2 F3 A 7 B 8 C 9 D 4 E 5 F 6 G 1 H 2 I 3 J 0K L M N O P Q BS S T U V W X Y Z FUNC ALPHA SHIFT SPACE ...

Page 64: ... VT XXX CTRL E N T E R SCAN A 7 B 8 C 9 D 4 E 5 F 6 G 1 H 2 I 3 J 0K L M N O SPACE P Q R BS S T U V W X Y Z SHIFT FUNC ALPHA 3270 ALT STAT HOLD INS SREQ DEL ESC CLR ATTN EOF PA1 TAB BTAB PA2 PA3 F12 F11 F10 F22 F23 F24 F9 F7 F8 F19 F20 F21 F5 F6 F4 F16 F17 F18 F1 F2 F3 F13 F14 F15 CTRL E N T E R SCAN FUNC SHIFT KEY 3270 A 7 B 8 C 9 D 4 E 5 F 6 G 1 H 2 I 3 J 0K L M N O SPACE P Q R BS S T U V W X Y ...

Page 65: ...50 ALT STAT HOLD INS DEL ESC RST CLR HLP FLD TAB BTAB ATTN F12 F11 F10 F22 F23 F24 F9 F7 F8 F19 F20 F21 F5 F6 F4 F16 F17 F18 F1 F2 F3 F13 F14 F15 FUNC SHIFT KEY 5250 SREQ FEXT CTRL FLD E N T E R SCAN A 7 B 8 C 9 D 4 E 5 F 6 G 1 H 2 I 3 J 0K L M N O SPACE P Q R BS S T U V W X Y Z SHIFT FUNC ALPHA ...

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