Symbol PTC-960L, User Manual

Page 1: ...PTC 960L User s Guide...

Page 2: ...ut notice Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any software or product to improve reliability function or design Symbol does not assume any product liability arising out of or in connection wi...

Page 3: ...PTC 960L User s Guide...

Page 4: ...PTC 960L User s Guide Part Number 21569 701 02 Release Date 7 24 96...

Page 5: ...ect to change without notice Telxon Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial omissions or mistakes in this manual nor shall it be liable for incidental or consequential damages resul...

Page 6: ...l 10 Document conventions 10 Warnings 10 Cautions 10 Notes 10 Overview of the PTC 960L 11 Entering data 11 Through the keyboard 11 With the internal laser scanner 12 Storing data 12 Communicating data...

Page 7: ...ng a cable 24 Connecting to the optional communication cradle 24 Scanning bar code labels 25 Maintaining the PTC 960L 27 Operating conditions 27 Handling the PTC 960L 27 Storing the PTC 960L 28 Cleani...

Page 8: ...33 Other problems 34 Appendix A 35 Specifications 35 Display screen 35 Electrical 35 Environmental 35 Memory 36 Physical 36 Processor 36 Appendix B 37 Bar code types supported 37 Appendix C 38 Access...

Page 9: ...may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the in...

Page 10: ...the PTC It is permanently affixed inside the PTC s battery compartment Laser light exits the PTC through this opening Do not stare into the beam This label is molded into the bezel directly below the...

Page 11: ...e disposed of properly Never attempt to incinerate a nickel cadmium battery doing so could cause it to explode Telxon urges you to contact the Environmental Protection Agency the Department of Natural...

Page 12: ...available from your organization Document conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual Warnings Warnings indicate potential bodily injury or death They are set off in the lef...

Page 13: ...is program leads you through the application with a series of display messages prompts and beeps Messages tell you when you make an error and provide information on the application or the PTC s status...

Page 14: ...d employee hours would store all data relating to sales orders in one file all data relating to inventory changes in another and all data relating to employee hours in still another Communicating data...

Page 15: ...g material from the PTC Save the packaging in case the PTC is ever stored or shipped to Telxon for service 3 Check the contents of the package to make sure you have received everything ordered If anyt...

Page 16: ...ation Use the following procedure to charge the PTC s nickel cadmium battery pack via a battery charger Equipment required A battery charger To charge the battery pack outside of the U S or Canada you...

Page 17: ...he program your organization uses If the PTC is operating correctly you should not see or hear any of the following A low battery warning A blank display screen Any warning beeps Repeat the steps in t...

Page 18: ...y functions the display prompts and messages and how and when the PTC prints or transmits data For details on erasing and repro gramming flash EPROMS refer to the Guide to the Flash Utilities TCAL or...

Page 19: ...PTC s nickel cadmium battery pack is being recharged 3 This 15 pin connector connects the PTC via cable to a host computer or to standard serial devices such as printers and modems It can also be used...

Page 20: ...on you type or scan into the PTC as well as messages from the PTC or host computer The screen can show 8 lines with 21 characters each Your screen may also be able to display graphics An additional li...

Page 21: ...d to replace the battery 4 The optical coupler allows the PTC to communicate with a host computer through an optional optical communication cradle Instead of sending data in the form of electronic sig...

Page 22: ...urns itself off after approximately 1 minute of inactivity The exact length of time depends on your application program Automatic return at on When you turn off the PTC 960L or when the PTC turns itse...

Page 23: ...ey the PTC will beep if you press that key Depending on your organization s application software you may be able to control the beeper s volume See the manual or information provided by your organizat...

Page 24: ...on Memory The PTC 960L s internal memory is used to store your organization s application program and the data you type or scan into the PTC Refer to Appendix A for memory specifications The amount of...

Page 25: ...n cradle that is connected to the host computer through an optical communication link Accessories such as printers are connected to the PTC with a cable Using the micro DB 15 connector Making a direct...

Page 26: ...isconnect connectors by pulling them directly away from each other Do not pull at an angle or use a rocking or twisting motion 1 Turn off the PTC 2 Turn off the device the PTC is connected to Pull on...

Page 27: ...see Figure 4 See the information provided by your organization for the recom mended scanning distance The maximum distance from the scanner lens to the label depends on the size of the label being sc...

Page 28: ...Scanning LED Good Scan LED Scan button Figure 4 Scanning bar code labels 26...

Page 29: ...e permanent eye damage Do not open the PTC s case Only a trained technician can service the parts inside the PTC If you store the PTC 960L in below freezing temperatures for more than 1 hour do not ch...

Page 30: ...copy of any programs stored in the PTC 3 Disconnect all accessories from the PTC 4 Recharge the PTC s nickel cadmium battery pack or replace the alkaline battery 5 Pack the PTC in the original packing...

Page 31: ...gn materials get inside the case contact your Telxon service representative Servicing the PTC 960L Do not attempt to service the PTC Only a trained Telxon technician may service the PTC Follow the pro...

Page 32: ...power Replacing the nickel cadmium battery pack Removing the battery pack 1 Turn off the PTC 2 Lay the PTC facedown on a flat surface 3 If a handstrap is attached to the PTC turn the triangle on the...

Page 33: ...9 volt alkaline battery may be used in the PTC 960L but for optimal per formance Telxon recommends using a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery pack If your PTC contains a 9 volt alkaline battery it i...

Page 34: ...to the battery compartment if it is not already installed 3 Place the battery into the opening in the foam block 4 Replace the battery door 9 volt battery cable connector Nickel cadmium battery contac...

Page 35: ...as been programmed to recognize Move the PTC 960L closer to or farther away from the bar code label You may not be scanning at the correct distance Change the angle of the laser scanner to the bar cod...

Page 36: ...ther problems If you experience any other problems with your PTC 960L that you cannot solve notify your Telxon service representative or contact the Telxon Customer Support Center at 1 800 800 8010 34...

Page 37: ...on 128 x 64 graphic pixels Electrical Battery power 7 2 volt 500 mAh rechargeable nickel cadmium battery pack standard 9 volt alkaline battery optional Environmental Operating 0 to 120 degrees F tempe...

Page 38: ...th 8 25 in 21 cm Width 3 13 in 8 cm at the display 2 5 in 6 4 cm at the keyboard Depth 1 88 in 4 78 cm at the display 1 4 in 3 56 cm at the keyboard Weight 16 4 oz 47 kg with alkaline battery 17 9 oz...

Page 39: ...60L can be programmed to read and automatically discriminate between up to ten of the following bar code types See the information provided by your organization for the specific bar code types your PT...

Page 40: ...micro DB 15 to DB 25 adapter cable with charging jack Pigtail 12 micro DB 15 to DB 25 adapter cable w o charging jack Micro DB 15 to DB 9 adapter cable 6 Clone cable PTC to 1 2 duplex modem cable PTC...

Page 41: ...Item Part number Manuals Guide to Maintaining NiCd Batteries Guide to the Flash Utilities TCAL or MS DOS Version SC 960RL SC 960L User s Guide 16488 000 16541 000 21570 000 39...

Page 42: ...lustrate the configurations for cables that can connect the PTC 960L to other devices Table 2 Micro DB 15 connector pinouts Pin Signal Description Direction 1 Open N C 2 TXD Transmit data Output 3 RXD...

Page 43: ...55 002 PTC 960L Micro DB 15 Other device DB 25 Shield Shield N C 1 1 N C TXD 2 2 TXD RXD 3 3 RXD RTS 4 4 RTS CTS 5 5 CTS DSR 6 6 DSR GND 7 7 GND CD 8 8 CD DTR 9 20 DTR RI 10 22 RI DS0 11 12 DS0 N C 12...

Page 44: ...ck P N 21019 001 PTC 960L Micro DB 15 Other device DB 25 VCHG 15 18 VCHG DTR 9 20 DTR TXD 2 2 TXD CTS 5 5 CTS RING 10 22 RING DSR 6 6 DSR RTS 4 4 RTS RXD 3 3 RXD GND 7 7 GND N C 1 1 N C CD 8 8 CD DS0...

Page 45: ...Figure 9 Micro DB 15 to DB 9 adapter cable P N 21146 000 PTC 960L Micro DB 15 IBM PC AT DB 9 DTR 9 6 DSR TXD 2 2 RXD DSR 6 4 DTR CTS 5 7 RTS RTS 4 8 CTS RXD 3 3 TXD GND 7 5 GND Shield Shield 43...

Page 46: ...Figure 10 Clone cable P N 21018 001 PTC 960L A PTC 960L B DTR 9 9 DTR DSR 6 6 DSR RTS 4 4 RTS CTS 5 5 CTS TXD 2 3 RXD RXD 3 2 TXD GND 7 7 GND Shield Shield 44...

Page 47: ...11 PTC to 1 2 duplex modem cable P N 10124 0X1 PTC 960L Modem Type I 1 2 Duplex TXD 2 2 TXD RCV 3 3 RCV DSR 6 6 DSR DTR 20 20 DTR RTS 4 4 RTS CTS 5 5 CTS RI 22 22 RI CD 8 8 CD SG 7 7 SG 5 VDC 10 OUT...

Page 48: ...igure 12 PTC to full duplex modem cable P N 10124 0X2 PTC 960L Modem Type II Full Duplex TXD 2 2 TXD RCV 3 3 RCV DTR 20 20 DTR DSR 6 6 DSR RI 22 22 RI CD 8 8 CD SG 7 7 SG RTS 4 CTS 5 5 VDC 10 OUT 11 4...

Page 49: ...Figure 13 PTC to host DTE cable P N 10124 0X3 PTC 960L Host Type III Full or 1 2 Duplex RXD 3 2 TXD TXD 2 3 RXD DTR 20 6 DSR DSR 6 20 DTR RTS 4 CTS 5 8 CD 4 RTS CD 8 5 CTS SG 7 7 SG OUT 11 5 VDC 10 47...

Page 50: ...Figure 14 PTC to IBM PC AT download cable P N 13656 3X3 PTC 960L IBM PC AT TXD 2 2 RXD RXD 3 3 TXD CTS 5 4 DTR GND 7 5 GND RTS 4 6 DSR DSR 6 7 RTS DTR 20 8 CTS 5 VDC 10 9 RI OUT 11 1 CD 48...

Page 51: ...Figure 15 PTC to IBM PC XT download cable P N 10582 XX0 PTC 960L IBM PC XT Female 000 Male 110 TXD 2 3 RXD RXD 3 2 TXD RTS 4 6 DSR CTS 5 20 DTR DSR 6 4 RTS GND 7 7 GND DTR 20 5 CTS 5 VDC 10 OUT 11 49...

Page 52: ...t the modem is receiving a signal from the remote modem character A letter number or symbol CTS Clear to send signal CTS indicates that the line between a modem and a terminal device is clear for tran...

Page 53: ...by an application to perform a specific task When pressed a function key executes a certain function for example ENTER END ON OFF GND Ground hardware Equipment used in conjunction with programs or da...

Page 54: ...t respond directly to the sending device prompt Messages shown by the PTC that guide the operator through the steps of the application program Prompts are different for different programs PTC Portable...

Page 55: ...that is loaded into RAM for execution Contrast with hardware TCAL Telxon Common Application Language Telxon s proprietary programming language for PTCs two way communication Exchange of information be...

Page 56: ...14 disposing of 9 installing 13 31 removing 30 Beeper 21 Beeps 11 15 C Cables 38 41 49 connecting 23 24 disconnecting 24 Caps Lock Enabled icon 18 Charging the battery pack 14 Charging LED 14 17 Chec...

Page 57: ...vated 18 Func2 Is Activated 18 Low Battery 14 18 RF Out of Range 18 Shift Mode Enabled 18 Installing an alkaline battery 13 32 Installing a battery pack 13 31 K Keyboard 17 entering data 11 Keys ON OF...

Page 58: ...3 34 turning on 14 unpacking 13 R Regulations 7 Removing an alkaline battery 31 Removing the battery pack 30 RF Out of Range icon 18 S Safety information 8 9 SC 960L connecting to 24 Scan button 18 25...

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