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  • Page 1 FALCON ® DOS Portable Data Terminals User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Electronic versions will either be downloadable from the PSC web site (www.pscnet.com) or provided on appropriate media. If you visit our web site and would like to make comments or suggestions about this or other PSC publications, please let us know via the “Contact PSC”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS Preface ....................v Overview ........................vi Falcon Model Numbers ....................vi Style Conventions .......................viii Document Conventions ..................viii Keys and Keystroke Conventions .................viii Chapter 1: Introduction to Falcon Portables ........1 Overview ........................2 Product Labeling and Safety Information ..............2 Falcon Model 31X and 32X ..................2 Falcon Model 33X ....................3 Falcon Model 34X ....................4 Advisory Statement ....................4...
  • Page 4 Index Chapter 2: Falcon Basics ..............9 Turning the Falcon On and Off ..................10 First-Time Use ......................10 “Please Wait” Messages ..................10 Power Supplies ......................11 Batteries ........................11 Replacement Batteries ...................11 Low-Battery Warning ...................12 Auto-Shutoff ......................12 Replacing the Batteries ..................12 Removing the Pistol Grip ....................18 Replacing the Pistol Grip with the Hand-Strap .............19 The Serial Port ......................20 The Falcon Applications ....................20...
  • Page 5 Index Falcon 34x 48-Key Keypad ..................39 Comparing Falcon 48-Key Keypads with PC Keyboards ........39 Icons and Input Modes ..................40 Repeating Keystrokes .................... 41 Chapter 4: Falcon Viewport ...............43 Overview ........................44 Moving the Viewport Display ..................44 Falcon 31X ......................
  • Page 6 Index Using the 4-Slot Dock ....................69 Charging a Falcon’s Batteries ................69 Transferring Data ....................69 Chapter 8: The Falcon Vehicle Mount Powered Dock ......71 Overview ........................72 Power Supply ......................72 Fuse Replacement ....................73 Vehicle 12VDC Connection .................73 Installation ........................74 Mounting Bracket ....................75 Bottom Mounting Bracket ..................75 Custom Mounting Brackets ..................77 Using the Vehicle Mount Powered Dock ..............77...
  • Page 7 Preface Overview ..............vi Falcon Model Numbers ..........vi Style Conventions ...........viii Document Conventions ........viii Keys and Keystroke Conventions ......viii...

  • Page 8: Preface

    Preface Overview This book provides information about Falcon DOS portable data termi- nals for first-time users. The focus of this manual is: • Basic use of the Falcon • Entering data from the Falcon keypad • Viewport panning and contrast •...
  • Page 9 Model Number Display Display Portable Portable icon refers to both the Falcon 310 and the Falcon . As Table 1 notes, the Falcon is a batch portable model and the Falcon is an RF portable model. On the cover of this manual, the Falcon...

  • Page 10: Style Conventions

    Preface icon refers to both the Falcon and the Falcon . As Table 1 notes, the Falcon is a batch portable model and the Falcon on page vii is an RF portable model. The Falcon introduces the pistol grip. This model operates in every other way identically to the Falcon .

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction To Falcon Portables

    Introduction to Falcon Portables Overview ..............2 Product Labeling and Safety Information ....2 Falcon Model 31X and 32X ........2 Falcon Model 33X ..........3 Falcon Model 34X ..........4 Advisory Statement ..........4 Radio Frequency Interference ......... 5 Optional Accessories ..........

  • Page 12: Overview

    Introduction to Falcon Portables Overview This chapter provides an introduction to Falcon DOS portable data ter- minals. It provides the following information: • Product labels • Product safety information • Falcon accessories Product Labeling and Safety Information Falcon Model 31X and 32X Figure 1.

  • Page 13: Falcon Model 33X

    Product Labeling and Safety Information Falcon Model 33X Figure 2. Back View of a Falcon Model 33x and Labels AVO ID EXPO SURE LASER LIGHT IS EMMITED FRO M THIS APERTURE AVOID EXPOSURE LASER LIGHT IS EMMITED FROM THIS APERTURE LASER LIGHT - DO NO T STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRO DUCT.

  • Page 14: Falcon Model 34X

    Introduction to Falcon Portables Falcon Model 34X Figure 3. Back View of a Falcon Model 33x/34x Advisory Statement Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous visible or invisible laser light expo- sure.

  • Page 15: Radio Frequency Interference

    Product Labeling and Safety Information Radio Frequency Interference This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including inter- ference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 16: Optional Accessories

    Introduction to Falcon Portables Optional Accessories Integrated Laser Scanners Some Falcon models contain integrated laser scanners, which provide high-performance bar code reading capabilities. Models without inte- grated lasers accept input from most industry-standard bar code readers. Falcon Dock The Falcon Dock is the docking station for batch Falcon models.

  • Page 17: Vehicle Mount Powered Dock

    Falcon’s batteries. Rechargeable batteries that have lost all power can be fully recharged in about 2 hours. Talk to a PSC representative to order a portable battery charger for the Falcon. User’s Guide...
  • Page 18 Introduction to Falcon Portables NOTES ® Falcon DOS Portable Terminals...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Falcon Basics

    Falcon Basics Turning the Falcon On and Off ....... 12 First-Time Use ............. 12 “Please Wait” Messages ......... 12 Power Supplies ............13 Batteries ..............13 Replacement Batteries .......... 13 Low-Battery Warning ........... 14 Auto-Shutoff ............14 Replacing the Batteries ......... 14 Removing the Pistol Grip ........

  • Page 20: Turning The Falcon On And Off

    Falcon Basics Turning the Falcon On and Off Press the key to turn the unit on or off. <Power> • key ( ) for Falcon models is located <Power> at the top left of the keypad. • key ( ) for Falcon models is located <Power>...

  • Page 21: Power Supplies

    Power Supplies Power Supplies Use only PSC power supplies approved for the Falcon DOS Portable Data Terminal Refer to for more information on the Falcon Power Adaptor. page 59 Batteries Electrical Rating NiCD or NiMH batteries = 3.6 VDC /1600mAh or three AA alkaline.

  • Page 22: Low-Battery Warning

    Falcon Basics Low-Battery Warning When the batteries have lost most of their charge, an empty battery icon appears at the top right corner of the Falcon screen. Refer to the icons on the left for the specific icon for each model. •...
  • Page 23 Batteries Falcon Models 31x and 32x To replace the batteries for Falcon models , complete the fol- lowing steps: 1. Turn the Falcon off. Figure 4. Back View of Falcon Models 31x and 32x Battery-compartment cover Battery Pack 00-862-00 NiCD BATTERY E9642W NiCD Battery Pack Label...
  • Page 24 Falcon Basics 6. Find the symbols on the positive (+) negative (-) NiCD or label. NiMH Battery Pack’s • For , insert in the positions indicated by the Alkaline Batteries diagram inside the compartment. Skip steps 7– 8. 7. With the label side out, tilt the end of the pack into the positive upper end of the battery compartment.
  • Page 25 Batteries Figure 5. Back View of Falcon Model 33x Dial Battery Upper Hand -Strap Holder compartment cover Hand Strap Plastic Ribbon NiMH Battery Pack IR Port Lower Hand Strap connections 5. Lay the plastic ribbon along the bottom of the battery compartment with the end sticking out.
  • Page 26 Falcon Basics The Falcon 32X will not function unless the battery-compartment cover is in place and securely latched. The battery pack should not be replaced in a dirty or harsh environment. When the battery compartment cover is off, dust or moisture can potentially cause damage.
  • Page 27 Batteries Figure 6. Back View of Falcon model 34x Dials Pistol Grip Battery Trigger compartment cover NiMH Battery Pack Lower Hand Strap connections IR Port 8. Firmly press the negative end until it is fully inserted into the bat- tery compartment. 9.

  • Page 28: Removing The Pistol Grip

    Falcon Basics The Falcon 34X will not function unless the battery-compartment cover is in place and securely latched. Removing the Pistol Grip The pistol grip on the Falcon is removable. Figure 7. Removing the Pistol Grip on a Falcon Model 34x Pistol Grip Screws Washers...

  • Page 29: Replacing The Pistol Grip With The Hand-Strap

    Removing the Pistol Grip To remove the pistol grip on the Falcon (refer to Figure 7 on page 18 complete the following steps: 1. Turn the Falcon off. 2. Remove the screws located just above the battery cover’s latch dials. 3.

  • Page 30: The Serial Port

    Falcon Basics 2. Replace the screws located just above the battery cover’s latch dials. 3. Connect the hand-strap hook onto its connector at the base of the Falcon unit. The Serial Port The Falcon models have a port for serial communications with a PC.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3: Falcon Keypads

    Falcon Keypads Overview ..................22 Falcon 31x 41-Key Keypad .............. 23 Comparing Falcon 31x 41-Key Keypad and PC Keyboard .....23 Input Modes .................24 International Characters ..............26 Falcon 32x 57-Key Keypad .............. 27 Comparing Falcon 32x 57-Key Keypad with PC Keyboard ....27 Input Modes .................29 International Characters ..............29 Repeating Keystrokes ..............30...

  • Page 32: Overview

    Falcon Keypads Overview Used individually or in combination, the keys of most Falcon keypads provide equivalents to almost all the keys found on a standard keyboard. The 25-key keypads of the Falcon 33x and 34x are used primarily for numeric entry and do not have the same keyboard equivalents as other Falcon models.

  • Page 33: Falcon 31X 41-Key Keypad

    Falcon 31x 41-Key Keypad Falcon 31x 41-Key Keypad The Falcon is an 8-line portable data terminal with 41 keys. Figure 10: The Keypad for Falcon 31X Models Comparing Falcon 31x 41-Key Keypad and PC Keyboard The keys in appear on a standard PC computer keyboard but are Table 3 not used on the Falcon Table 3: Standard Keyboard Keys not on the Falcon 31x...

  • Page 34: Input Modes

    Falcon Keypads Table 4: Falcon 31X Keys Not Found on a Standard Keyboard Default Use <Alpha> Toggles the Falcon between Alpha mode and Normal mode (page 33). <Caps> When pressed and released, toggles Caps mode on and off; when held down, acts equivalently to the <Shift>...
  • Page 35 Falcon 31x 41-Key Keypad Table 5: Input Modes, Key Sequences and Cursors Input Mode/ Cursor Result of Keypress Key Sequence Type 1—Remains in effect after each keypress until discontinued by user. Normal Outputs the white number or symbol on the key, or performs an action (e.g., moves left).

  • Page 36: International Characters

    Falcon Keypads mode can be temporarily overridden without actually changing type-1 the mode. For example, when entering numbers in mode, to type a Normal letter: • Hold down the key while pressing the key for that letter. <Alpha> • Release the key;...

  • Page 37: Falcon 32X 57-Key Keypad

    Falcon 32x 57-Key Keypad Falcon 32x 57-Key Keypad The Falcon is a 16-line portable data terminal with 57 keys. Because they have more keys, Falcon 32x models have fewer possible outputs from a single key and are easier for a beginner to use. NOTE Figure 11: The Keypad for Falcon 32X Models Comparing Falcon 32x 57-Key Keypad with PC Keyboard...
  • Page 38 Falcon Keypads Table 7: Standard PC Keyboard Keys not on the Falcon 32x Standard PC Keyboard Keys not on the Falcon 32x <Home> <Pg Up> <End> <Pg Down> <F11> Left <Shift>* <Num Lock> <F12> <Scroll Lock> <Caps Lock>* <Pause/Break> Right <Ctrl> Right <Shift>* Right <Alt>...

  • Page 39: Input Modes

    Falcon 32x 57-Key Keypad Input Modes During operations that require use of a disk drive, a disk icon (shown at left) appears on the right side of the viewport. This indicates that the unit is busy. Wait until the icon disappears before continuing to use the unit. The current input mode determines key functions on the Falcon .

  • Page 40: Repeating Keystrokes

    Falcon Keypads Table 10: Falcon 32x International Character Keys Accent or Letter Letter International Characters ‘ (apostrophe) a, e, i, o, u, E á, é, í, ó, ú, É ‘ (apostrophe) c or C ç or Ç a, e, i, o, u à, è, ì, ò, ù...

  • Page 41: Comparing Falcon 25-Key Keypads With Pc Keyboards

    Falcon 33x/34x 25-Key Keypad Figure 12: Falcon 33X/34X 25-Key Keypad Comparing Falcon 25-Key Keypads with PC Keyboards The keys in appear on a standard PC computer keyboard but are Table 11 not used on the Falcon 25-key keypad: Table 11: Standard Keys not found on a Falcon 25-key keypad Standard Keyboard Keys not on a 25-key Falcon 33x/34x <F11>...

  • Page 42: Icons And Input Modes

    Falcon Keypads The Falcon 25-key units have some keys that are not found on a PC keyboard. These keys are shown in . Page numbers indicate Table 12 where to find more information about the keys. Table 12: Falcon 25-key Unique Keys Default Use <Contrast>...

  • Page 43: Double Action Key Mode

    Falcon 33x/34x 25-Key Keypad Double Action Key Mode There are two additional modes of operation which affect how alphabetic and punctuation characters above the keys are accessed with Falcon 25-key units. • Thirteen of these keys are used for alpha characters ( A-Z) •...

  • Page 44: Falcon 33X/34X 38-Key Keypad

    Falcon Keypads This mode is called mode, because it requires pressing the press and wait key and holding it down for a certain amount of time to access the second (right-most) character. The mode and time-out (for either mode) can be changed using the Falcon configuration utility or by scanning the bar codes in the Falcon Advanced User’s Guide.

  • Page 45: Comparing Falcon 38-Key Keypads With Pc Keyboards

    Falcon 33x/34x 38-Key Keypad Comparing Falcon 38-Key Keypads with PC Keyboards The keys in appear on a standard IBM compatible computer Table 14 keyboard but are not used on the Falcon 38-key keypad: Table 14: Standard Keys not found on a 38-key Falcon Standard Keys not found on a 38-key Falcon <F11>...

  • Page 46: Icons And Input Modes

    Falcon Keypads Default Use Viewport <Fn>+<5> toggles the viewport panning mode on or off; the Panning Mode arrow keys can be used to effect panning (keys <2>, <4>, <6>, and <8>); use the panning toggle key (key <5>) to exit paning mode and return the screen to cursor mode.

  • Page 47: Double Action Key Mode

    Falcon 33x/34x 38-Key Keypad Double Action Key Mode There are two additional modes of operation, which affect how alpha keys and the punctuation characters above the alpha keys are accessed in Falcon models with 38-key keypads. • Thirteen of these key are used for alpha keys (the letters •...

  • Page 48: International Characters

    Falcon Keypads International Characters To lessen the number of keystrokes required to enter an key, International the 38-key keypad of the Falcon are designed according to the following guidelines: • key is a combination of keystrokes ( <Intl> <Fn> + <Alt> •...

  • Page 49: Falcon 34X 48-Key Keypad

    Falcon 34x 48-Key Keypad Falcon 34x 48-Key Keypad The Falcon only is also available as a 16-line portable data terminal with 48 keys. Figure 14: Falcon 34X 48-Key Keypad Comparing Falcon 48-Key Keypads with PC Keyboards The keys in appear on a standard IBM compatible computer Table 18 keyboard but are not used on any of the Falcon 48-key units:...

  • Page 50: Icons And Input Modes

    Falcon Keypads Table 18: Standard Keys not found on a 48-key Falcon Standard Keys not found on a Falcon 48-key keypad <F11> Left <Shift>* <Num Lock> <Scroll Lock> <F12> <Caps Lock>* <Pause/Break> Right <Ctrl> <Tab> Left Brace <}> Right Brace <{> <Pg Down>...

  • Page 51: Repeating Keystrokes

    Falcon 34x 48-Key Keypad The current input mode determines key functions on the Falcon . The input modes and the corresponding icons are described in . Icons Table 20 located along the right side of the viewport indicate the current input mode.
  • Page 52 Falcon Keypads NOTES ® Falcon DOS Portable Terminals...

  • Page 53: Chapter 4: Falcon Viewport

    Falcon Viewport Overview ..............52 Moving the Viewport Display ........52 Falcon 31X ............52 Falcon 32X ............53 Falcon 33X and 34X ..........54 Adjusting the Contrast ..........57 Using the Backlight ..........58...

  • Page 54: Overview

    Falcon Viewport Overview The Falcon’s viewport is a backlit liquid crystal display with: • 21 characters in 8 rows on the Falcon • 20 characters in 16 rows on Falcons , and When entering more than the maximum number of characters, the text in the viewport will scroll to the left to display the additional characters in the line.

  • Page 55: Falcon 32X

    Moving the Viewport Display Falcon 32X Figure 16: . Location of the Cursor Keys on the Falcon 32X 1. To initiate panning mode, press and hold the key> <FN> 2. Use the cursor keys (Refer to ) to move the display up, Figure 16: down, to the left, or to the right.

  • Page 56: Falcon 33X And 34X

    Falcon Viewport Falcon 33X and 34X 38-Key Keypad Figure 17: Falcon 33x/34x Cursor Key Locations (38-Key) 1. To initiate panning mode, press keys simultaneously. <FN>+<5> This action toggles the viewport panning mode on or off. 2. When viewport panning is initiated, the panning icon ( ) is dis- played along the right side of the LCD.

  • Page 57: Key Keypad

    Moving the Viewport Display There is a difference in the way the Falcon 32X models and the Falcon 33X and 34X function when exiting panning mode. On the Falcons 33X and 34X, when the <FN>+<5> keys are pressed, panning mode is still active, but <FN>...

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Contrast

    Falcon Viewport 48-Key Keypad Figure 19: Falcon 33x/34x Cursor Key Locations(48-Key) 1. To initiate panning mode, press keys simulta- <FN>+<PAN LK> neously. This action toggles the viewport panning mode on or off. 2. When viewport panning is initiated, the panning icon ( ) is dis- played along the right side of the LCD.

  • Page 59: Using The Backlight

    Using the Backlight • Press and release the <FN 2> • Use the keys to adjust the contrast. <Light> <Dark> • When finished, press and release the key again. <FN 2> To adjust the contrast for the Falcon • Press and release the key.
  • Page 60 Falcon Viewport • Press the ) key, located on the left side of the unit <Lamp> just below the viewport, to turn the backlight on or off. To use the backlight on Falcon models: • Press the ) key to turn the backlight on or off. On <Lamp>...

  • Page 61: Chapter 5: Using A Laser With The Falcon

    Using a Laser with the Falcon Overview ..............64 Laser Triggers ............64 The Laser Module ............65 Using the Long-Range Laser ........66 Spot Beam Timeout Mode ........66 Release Scan Mode ..........67 Attaching a Bar Code Reader ........67...

  • Page 62: Overview

    Using a Laser with the Falcon Overview Some models of the Falcon come with a built-in high-performance laser scanner. To use this scanner, point the laser window at a bar code and press the trigger that activates the laser. A red light-emitting diode (LED) on the scanner module indicates when the Falcon is scanning, and a green LED indicates when a scan is successful.

  • Page 63: The Laser Module

    The Laser Module • Repeat to return to the default settings. To swap the trigger operations in the Falcon • Press the key, and then press the <FN> <SWP> • Repeat to return to the default settings. The Falcon have only one Laser key.

  • Page 64: Using The Long-Range Laser

    Using a Laser with the Falcon • Do not try to remove the screw. 2. Gently lift the laser module away from the top of the main part of the Falcon. • The module will not completely separate from the rest of the Fal- con.

  • Page 65: Release Scan Mode

    Attaching a Bar Code Reader 3. After a short timeout period, the laser switches to a full scanning beam and reads the bar code. • The default timeout period is one-half second. Release Scan Mode Release Scan mode provides greater control over the spotting beam: 1.
  • Page 66 Using a Laser with the Falcon Figure 22: Attaching a PSC Snapshot to a Falcon 31x/32x To disconnect the bar code reader from the Falcon: 1. Press the sides of the squeeze connector 2. Pull it away from the Falcon’s connector.

  • Page 67: Chapter 6: The Falcon Dock

    The Falcon Dock Overview ..............72 Attaching the Falcon Dock to the Computer ...73 The Power Adapter ...........73 Using the Falcon Dock ..........74...

  • Page 68: Overview

    The Falcon Dock Overview The Falcon Dock acts as a docking station for the Falcon and has two pri- mary functions: • Recharges the Falcon’s NiCD or NiMH battery pack • Provides a connection for serial communications between the Falcon and the host computer or another serial device, such as a printer or modem Figure 23: The Falcon Dock...

  • Page 69: Attaching The Falcon Dock To The Computer

    If alkaline batteries are being used in the Falcon, do not connect a power adapter to the dock. Attempting to recharge alkaline batteries may cause battery leakage. Use only a 9-volt power adapter supplied by a PSC dealer. Using another adapter can damage the dock.

  • Page 70: Using The Falcon Dock

    The Falcon Dock 1. Attach the small, round plug of the power adapter to the power input jack on the back of the Falcon Dock (refer to Figure 24 2. Plug the other end into an outlet or power strip. 3.
  • Page 71 Using the Falcon Dock Leave the battery pack in the Falcon when placing it in the dock. The battery pack and the lithium backup battery will be recharged while the light is on. Ready Charging time is 8 to 15 hours, depending on the type of battery pack and the current charging level.
  • Page 72 The Falcon Dock NOTES ® Falcon DOS Portable Terminals...

  • Page 73: Chapter 7: The Falcon Four-Slot Dock

    The Falcon Four-Slot Dock About the Falcon 4-Slot Dock ......... 78 Front Panel ............78 Back Panel ............80 Installation .............. 81 Power Adapter ............81 Cables ..............81 Connecting the Dock to the Host ......81 Creating a Dock Network ........82 Using the 4-Slot Dock ..........

  • Page 74: About The Falcon 4-Slot Dock

    The Falcon Four-Slot Dock About the Falcon 4-Slot Dock This chapter describes how to set up and use the Falcon 4-Slot Dock. The Falcon 4-Slot Dock is specially designed for use with Falcon DOS portable terminals only. For more information, refer to the Falcon DOS Portable Terminals Advanced User’s Guide.
  • Page 75 About the Falcon 4-Slot Dock Figure 25: . Status LEDs on the Falcon 4-Slot Dock Conditions for entire 4-Slot Dock Status of Falcon in this slot Status of Entire Unit The front panel of the 4-Slot Dock has two LEDs on the right side of the unit that indicate conditions for the entire 4-Slot Dock unit.

  • Page 76: Back Panel

    The Falcon Four-Slot Dock Back Panel The back panel of the 4-Slot Dock has cable jacks for connections to the host computer and other 4-Slot Docks (refer to ). The power Figure 26 input jack is also located there. (For information about connecting docks, refer to Figure 27 on page 68 Figure 26: .

  • Page 77: Installation

    Installation Installation Power Adapter Use one of the following: • US style 110VAC plug (PSC part number 00-850-00) • International: 100–250VAC 47–63Hz input with IEC320 (part number 00-851-00; includes power cord) Cables To connect the 4-Slot Dock to a host computer, use one of the following: •...

  • Page 78: Creating A Dock Network

    The Falcon Four-Slot Dock 4. Plug the power cord into an outlet or power strip (preferably one that has surge protection). • The LED on the front panel of the dock lights up. Power Creating a Dock Network shows the back of two docks in a network. Figure 27 Figure 27: .

  • Page 79: Using The 4-Slot Dock

    Transferring Data To transfer programs or data files between a Falcon and a computer through a 4-Slot Dock, a PSC’s XFER utility can be used, the Falcon Configuration Utility, or any standard serial-transfer program. For information about using XFER or the Falcon Configuration Utility, see the Falcon DOS Portable Terminals Advanced User’s Guide.
  • Page 80 The Falcon Four-Slot Dock NOTES ® Falcon DOS Portable Terminals...

  • Page 81: Chapter 8: The Falcon Vehicle Mount Powered Dock

    The Falcon Vehicle Mount Powered Dock Overview ..............87 Power Supply ............87 Fuse Replacement ..........88 Vehicle 12VDC Connection .........88 Installation ...............89 Mounting Bracket ..........90 Bottom Mounting Bracket ........90 Custom Mounting Brackets ........92 Using the Vehicle Mount Powered Dock ....92...

  • Page 82: Overview

    The Vehicle Mount Powered Dock also functions with the Falcon with or without an integrated laser. PSC offers a standard mounting bracket that provides vibration isolation (recommended for forklifts), however a custom bracket or off-the-shelf cell phone mounting equipment can also be used.

  • Page 83: Fuse Replacement

    Power Supply Fuse Replacement The unit uses a 250V, 1.5A (fast blow), high current interrupting rated fuse that is externally accessible and user replaceable. Should it need replacement, replace with same size, rating and type of fuse (such as Bussman AGC-1 1/2). Vehicle 12VDC Connection The dock is designed for use with any automotive DC power source within the range of 11 V to 16.5 V.

  • Page 84: Installation

    The Falcon Vehicle Mount Powered Dock When the dock is connected to an unswitched outlet on the fuse box the Falcon battery will always receive a charge from the vehicle battery. If the unit is left turned on for extended periods of time, the Falcon could drain the vehicle battery.

  • Page 85: Mounting Bracket

    Installation PSC recommends the Falcon be inserted in the dock only after the dock is securely mounted to a vehicle. NOTE Mounting Bracket Complete the following instructions for the PSC Powered Dock Mount- ing bracket: 1. Assemble the mounting bracket.
  • Page 86 The Falcon Vehicle Mount Powered Dock Figure 30: Bottom Mounting Bracket 2. Fasten the back plate assembly to the dock using the through holes in the back plate and the threaded holes in the back of the dock. Four #8-32 fasteners are provided with the mounting kit. Refer to Figure 31 Figure 31: .

  • Page 87: Custom Mounting Brackets

    Using the Vehicle Mount Powered Dock Custom Mounting Brackets When using a non-Falcon mounting bracket, use the dimensions in when placing the custom bracket on the dock. Figure 32 Figure 32: . Back View of Dock before Mounting Custom Bracket Using the Vehicle Mount Powered Dock 1.
  • Page 88 The Falcon Vehicle Mount Powered Dock Figure 33: . Insert the Falcon in Vehicle Mount Powered Dock 2. Push the Falcon down into the well and release. The hand-strap hook connects with the upper tab, securing the Falcon in the dock. Refer to Figure 33 ®...
  • Page 89 Using the Vehicle Mount Powered Dock Figure 34: . Falcon Dock Installed in the Vehicle Mounting Bracket 3. The dock begins charging the batteries when the Falcon is inserted into the dock. The Falcon can begin communicating with another serial device, such as a printer or modem. 4.
  • Page 90 The Falcon Vehicle Mount Powered Dock NOTES ® Falcon DOS Portable Terminals...

  • Page 91: Chapter 9: Troubleshooting, Care And Technical Support

    Troubleshooting, Care and Technical Support Troubleshooting ............96 Bar Codes ............. 96 Batteries ..............96 Dock ..............97 Serial Communications ........97 Care and Cleaning ........... 98 Technical Support............ 98...

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting, Care and Technical Support Troubleshooting Bar Codes Bar code won't scan • Check the quality of the bar code. Labels which are faded or scratched are less likely to scan. • Verify that the unit is configured to read the type of bar code being scanned.

  • Page 93: Dock

    Do communications parameters agree (COM port, baud rate, trans- fer protocol)? • Is the cable designed for use with the Falcon (PSC-specific RJ cable) or the dock (25-pin null modem cable)? • Is there disk drive space available on the receiver for the file being sent? If not, delete unnecessary files.

  • Page 94: Care And Cleaning

    E-Mail Technical Support If the solution to a technical support question is not available through the PSC website or a local reseller, contact PSC technical support directly via E-mail at TechSuport@pscnet.com Telephone Technical Support To speak to technical support staff, please call (541) 685-3600.

  • Page 95: Index

    Index 25-key keypad 30 to 34 compared to PC input modes accessories 38-key keypad applications 34 to 38 compared to PC auto-shutoff feature input modes international characters repeating keystrokes 41-key keypad 22, 23 to 26 compared to PC backlight 48-key keypad backup battery 39 to 41 compared to PC...
  • Page 96 Index Falcon 34X 16 to 17 low-battery warning recharging electrical rating replacing 4-slot dock 16, 83 troubleshooting dock types falcon cable Falcon troubleshooting 4-slot dock care and cleaning 63 to 69 charging batteries accessories for 6, 7 communications parameters applications troubleshooting attaching scanner to 55 to 56...
  • Page 97 repeating keystrokes Falcon 33x/34x compared to PC keypad 31, 35 21 to 30 input modes 25-key 32, 36, 40 30 to 34 international characters 38-key 34 to 38 keypad 41-key 30 to 34, 34 to 38 23 to 26 Falcon 34x 48-key 39 to 41 compared to PC...
  • Page 98 Index on/off key timer, auto-shutoff 23, 31, 34, 39 orientation of laser module, changing triggers, laser troubleshooting guide 82 to 83 bar codes batteries cable communications parameters pistol grip data transfer 18 to 19 removing dock 18 to 19 replacing replacing batteries position of laser module unit won’t turn on...
  • Page 99 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PSC hereby declares that the Equipment specified below has been tested and found compliant to the following Directives and Standards: Directives: EMC 89/336/EEC Low Voltage 73/23/EEC R&TTE 1999/5/EC Standards: EN 55022-A:1994/1998 EN 50082-1:1998 EN 55024:1998 ETS 300 328...
  • Page 100 Telephone: [852]-2-584-6210 Telephone: [39] (0) 39/62903.1 Fax: [852]-2-521-0291 Fax: [39] (0) 39/6859496 Australia Japan PSC Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. PSC Japan K.K. North Ryde, Australia Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan Telephone: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8999 Telephone: 81 (0)3 3491 6761 Fax: [61] 0 (2) 9878 8688...

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