PT630 Operation Guide
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3.2 PT630 Modes of Operation
There are three modes of operation in the PT630:
a. Ready Mode
b. User Mode
c. Supervisor Mode
3.2.1 Ready
Mode
The Ready mode is the default resident operating mode. In the Ready mode the PT630 is configured
as a portable programmable device, and is capable of receiving files (Download) from or
transmitting files (Upload) to a Host PC. Data files or recorded information collected from the
PT630 are uploaded to the host whenever the host program is ready to receive the collected data.
Some applications may also require prepared data files (e.g. database information). These data files
are loaded to the PT630 in the same manner as application programs are downloaded. The PT630
carries out upload and download operations through its built-in RS232 port. The operator can later
select one of the executable applications to run in the portable terminal via the keypad or host
command sequence.
After the
Warm Start
, the PT630 enters the Ready mode and shows the Ready mode screen as
shown left. The first line indicates the model code and BIOS firmware version number. The second
line shows the size of the installed RAM. The third line shows the prompt, ">" which indicates that
the terminal passed the Power-on-test and is in the Ready mode of operation.
Ready Mode
User mode menu
Key for two second
Press and Hold down [cmd]
Press [CMD] then [Alpha]
1.RUN 2.TER
3.COM 4.DIR
5.ERA 6.TYP
7.CPY 8.SET
PT630 V1.50
MEM 512 KB
3.2.2 User
Mode
The User Mode allows the operator to issue commands to the PT630. Pressing and holding down the
[CMD] key for two seconds while in the
Ready Mode
will invoke the
User Mode
(see figure
below). There are eight commands: 1.RUN, 2.TER, 3 COM, 4.DIR, 5. ERA, 6.TYP, 7.CPY, and
8.SET. Select the corresponding number, 1-8, or press [ ] and [ ] to move cursor then press
[ENT] to select and issue the desired command to the PT630. Pressing
[CMD]
then
[Alpha]
key
will return the system to the
Ready Mode
.
